REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1161245
rt of the Trusl8es and
Unaudited Financial Slalemenls
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
for
Ashton Vale Communit Cent
Stanley Joseph Limited
Chartered Accountants
Suite1
Libety House
South Liberty Lane
Biislol
BS3 2ST

Ashton Vale Comm
ni
Centre
Contents of the Financial
talemenls
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Slalement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Noles to the Financial Slalemenls
8 10 12
Detsiled Slatemenl of Financial Activities
13 to 14

Ashton Vale Communit Centre
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
The tfuslees present their report the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 Oclobei
2024. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of
Recommended Practice appI￿able to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and alms
Ashton Vale Community Centre is a Icffig established community building and resource located in the heart of
Ashton Vale. It is easily accessible by local people. In 2014, an opportunity arose for the community lo adopt a
guiding role in ensuring the fLilure of the Community Centre.
The oveTriding aim is that Ashton Vale Community Centre will continue to thrive with a new generation of users
lo be a valuable asset lo the community. used according lo the wishes of the local community and
re-eslablishing il as a hub of the community, accessible to all.
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Ashton Vale Communil Cenlre
Drt of the Tnjslees
for the Yeaf Ended 31 Ocl ber 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Signlflcant actlvltles
Community engagement has been a consistent challenge wilhin Ashton Vale. A variety of ways to 8ngage the
community and engender Inte￿St in becoming involved has been tried wilh some positive outcome. Vve are
now seeking lo find allernalive ways lo engage wilh the community. We want lo provide more local
community events for local people lo attend, but with limited volunteers, this is challenging and there is a need
lo balance obtsining sufficient funds to maintain the Community cent￿ providing free events.
Prlvate and Regular Booklngs
Ashton Vale Community Centre is a very popular venue for local people lo hold celebrations and events due to
ils proximity lo the residential area and ils transport links.
We remain committed lo supporting the local community and offering free Community Events whenever
possible and lo supporting other groups who also provide services lo the community. Following the relaxation
of Covid 19 reslriclions the Community Cenlre was able lo open its doors to regular and one off bookings. The
Community Cenlre has always attracted a number of regular bookings., this is mainly due lo the ease of
a￿$$ lo the community cenlre. safe off street parking, proximity to public transport and the large space
available. We have significantly improved the way bookings are made and this has become more systematic
although it is still largely feliant on one person and can be a very lime consuming task. We are currently
looking into ways that this can become more automated.
During the period November 2024- October 2025 there was a small drop in bookings byjust under £1,000.,
Volunteors partl¢lpatlon
A volunteer rota operates amngst committed members who ensure that users of the Sery1￿ are greeted,
familiaiised with the propety and advised about managing safety while using the Community Cenlre. A
volunteer contact is always available during each booking.
Volunteers also take part in additional roles within Ihe Community Cenlre. This mi9hl be cleaning and sorting
oul of the facility, replacing broken or faulty fumishings, ensuring the Community C8nlre is in a suitable
condition forlgtting.
Community and Fundraising Events
Community Halloween event was held in OclobeT 2025 and was well attended by the local community.
During the year the Community Centre was awarded a total of £522 from the John James Found81ion in order
lo host a Christmas Lunch for all local pensioners over aged 65. This event was well attended
Soclal Media and Communlcatlon
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Ashton Vale Communil Centre
Drt of the Tnjslees
for the Year Ended
10ct
er2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Whilst Social Media has improved the speed with which we can contact the local community, we are aware
that with a significant number of older adults living in Ashton Vale Ihal a broader way of contacting residents is
still required. We advertise local events on notice boards, shop windows, through newsletters and PDsling
direct leaflets. We intend lo develop closer links with other local community gTOUPS, lo pool resources and
find improved ways of communicating.
We are also looking into how our current website could be improved to speed up the current booking process,
currently this is a significant task for one person and we want to try lo make the bookn'ng system mo
aulomaled. This may entail employing a web company lo install new Systems on our behalf.
Maintenance and Repalrs
Improvements continued this year with substantial repairs lo the electrics and boiler.
Long term plans:
The long tem plans for Ihe Community Centre remains lo provide a local community resource available lo all
within the community. In reality, being able lo deliver on this aim depends largely on the availability of local
volunteers lo help support community events. Our aim for the coming year is to find ways lo engage wilh the
local community and work I(￿ether with other local groups to find creative ways lo encourage local
participalion.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and conslilutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity numb&r
1161245
Prln¢Spal address
43 Risdale Road
Bristol
BS3 2QY
Trustees
Ms J Farrow Bookings co-ordinator
Mrs B Peckham
Mrs B Gwyther Treasurer
Ms T Young
MTS N Hampson Websilelmedia co.ordinator
MTS C Vans
S MelcaKe Chairperson
Mrs J Roberts
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Inde
endenl Examinerfs Re
ort to the Trustees of
Ashton Vale Communit Centre
Independent examinerfs report to the tiustees of Ashton Vale CommunSty Centre
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ashton Vale Community Centre (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the chaiity trustees ol the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requifemenls of the Charities Act 20111'lhe Act'l.
I report in ￿spect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Sectton 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Difeclions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145151{bl of Ihe Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have cornp￿ted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my allenlion in connection
th the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material resped..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as ￿quired by Section 130 of the Acl,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and conlenl of
accounts sel out in Ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement
that the acc(KJnts give a Irue and fair view which is not a matter Gonsidered as part of an independent
8xamination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be ijrawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
t￿1￿7
P S Helps
Stanley Joseph Limited
Chartered Accounlanls
Suite1
Libety House
South Liberty Lane
Bristol
BS3 2ST
Date..
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Ashton Vale Communit Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
31.10.25
Unrestricted
fund
31.10.24
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMEl+lTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,956
2,977
Other trading activities
29,373
Total
31,329
33,535
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
19,727
22,291
Other
8.971
7,934
Total
28,698
NET INCOME
2,631
3,310
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
39,211
35,901
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
39.211
The notes form part of these financial statements
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l Oclobe 2025
31.10,25
UftrestnGted
fund
31.10.24=:_"
Tota
funds
CURRENT ASSEts
41,842
39,211
IIET Ci51iRENT A%ETS
39,211
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT ,
¥ UABIU71ES .
39,211
. NET ASSETI. .
39,211
FUNDS
Vnr*tsdfmOs .
41,842
41,842
The finaN&* ¥we approved by.the Etsard of TTUStees authorised for issue on
Ik.I Itj,I,o.rk,.,...and were s5gfted on Its behatfby..

Ashton Vale Communi
Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
ACCOUNnNG POLICIES
Basls of prepatlng the fSnan¢ial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
PTepared in accordance with the Charrties SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing (heir accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffective
1 January 20191,, Financial Report¢ng Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Irèland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statemen15 have been prepared
under tha historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once Ihe charity has enlillement to the
funds, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expendi￿re as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligalion
committing the charity lo that expenditure, it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation Ian be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to parbcular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in aco)rdanc8 with the charitable objectives al the discretion of Ihe
trustees.
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled
purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fvnd is induded in the notes lo the financial
statements.
Hlre purchase and leasing Commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Slakmenl of Financial Activities on a slraighl
line basis over the period of the lease.
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Ashton Vale Communi
Centre
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.10.25
31.10.24
Regular bookings
Private bookings
Deposits banked
15,003
10,305
4,065
16,089
10,214
29,373
30,558
RAISING FUNDS
Ralslng donatlons and legacles
31.10.25
31.10.24
Support costs
22,291
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
31.10.25
31.10.24
Trustees, fees
1,470
630
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the yeai ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended
31 October 2024.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWPJIENTS FROM
DonatK)ns and legacies
2,977
Other trading activities
30,558
Total
33,535
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
22,291
Other
7,934
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Ashton Vale Commun
Centre
Notes lo the Finanaal Slalemenls - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- ¢ontlnu8d
Unreslricled
fund
Total
30,225
NET INCOME
3,310
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fO￿ard
35,901
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
39,211
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
At
1.11.24
Al
31.10.25
Unrestricted funds
General fund
39,211
2,631
41,842
TOTAL FUNDS
39.211
2,631
41,842
Nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fund8
Unrestrlcted fund$
General fund
31,329
128,698}
2,631
TOTAL FUNDS
31,329
28,698)
2,631
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Ashton Vale Communi
Centre
Notes lo the Financial Slalements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS. continued
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
1.11.23
Al
31.10.24
Unrestrictsd funds
General fund
35,901
3,310
39,211
TOTAL FUNDS
35,901
3,310
39,211
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
UnrestTiCted fund$
General fund
33,535
130,2251
3,310
TOTAL FUNDS
33,535
30,225
3,310
A current year12 rbK)nlhs and prior year12 monlhs combined position is as follow5.'
Nel
movement
in funds
Al
1.11.23
At
31.10.25
unrestricted funds
General ftind
35,901
5,941
41,842
TOTAL FUNDS
35,901
5,941
41,842
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Ashton Vale C¢]mmuni
Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Contlnued
A currenl year 12 months and prior year 12 monlhs combined nel movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resouices
Resourc88 Movemenl
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
64,864
158,9231
5,941
TOTAL FUNDS
64,864
58,9231
5,941
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty tranSaCt￿n$ for the year ended 31 October 2025.
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Ashton Vale Communil Centre
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
31.10.25
31.10.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacles
Donations
1,956
2,977
Other trading activities
Regular bookings
Privale bDokings
Deposits banked
15,003
10,305
4,065
16,089
10,214
4,255
29,373
30,558
Total incoming resources
31,329
33,535
EXPENDITURE
other
Deposits returned
Cleaning
Gardening
Water and sewerage
4,053
3,566
817
535
4,173
2,480
672
609
8,971
7,934
Support costs
Other
Trustees, fees
Insurance
Light and heal
Telephone
Postsge and stslionery
Sundrtes
Repairs
1,470
980
9,366
204
651
1,934
2,882
63CI
925
11,667
98
235
3,395
4,283
17,487
21,233
Other 2
Accountancy
Carried forward
480
480
480
480
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Ashton Vale Communit Cent
Detailed Slalemenl of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
31.10.25
31.10.24
Other 2
Brought forward
Donations
Legal & professional fees
480
1,026
734
480
578
2,240
1,058
Total resources expended
30,225
Net income
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