Heaton Community Centre heatoncc hctmail.co.uk www.heatoncc.or 01912766712 Chairperson's Report - Heaton Community Centre, 2024 It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to reflect on M'hat has been a highly productive and positive year for Heaton Communitv Centre. The Lmanager's report clearlir illustrates the dedication, hard work, and passion of our staff ieam and irolunteers. who continue to make the Centre a thriving and much-valued hub TIthIn our comTnunity. This past year has seen significant growth in our childcare provision, w'ith over 200 children noTh' enrolled across our childcare services. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the trust that families place in us. The continuation of the Holidays, Actiipities and Food (HAF) progTaTnme has been another highlight, allowins us to support ovei l 00 childrL'n. niany of ity'hom benefited fr()m ftllided places. The trips and actiiiities arranged b! our dedicated childcare team have proiwided invaluable experiences for local children and families, promoting inclusion, fun, and learnÈng. We are equally proud of the professional development i*'ithin our staff team. The completion of new qualifications and apprenticeships demonstrates our ongoing commitment to groii.th and excellence. It's inspiring to see such enthusiasm for Iifelong learning across the organisation, and Te are delighted to welLome neTh' members like our business adTnin apprentice, M'ho bring fresh energy and skills (o our work. While we were sorry to say goodbye to a few long-standing community groups this )rear, Ive are pleased to have welcomed several neMT ones - from creative and social activities like the Fiddle class and youth club, to vital health and wellbeing pro8ramTnes such as the NHS puImonary rehabilitation sessions. The breadth and diversity of the 35 groups nom, operating within the Centre truly reflects the richness of our local community. FinanciaIly, l am plea.ged to report that the Centre is in a stronger and more stable position. This stability provides a solid foundation for us lo plan futt]re groM,th and further enhance our facilities and services. On behalf of the Trustees. I Miould like to extend heartfelt thanks io our Centre Manager, Deputy Manager and the entire team for their tireless efforts throughout the year. Their professionalism, creativity, and commitment ensure that Heaton Community Centre continues to be a place M,here people of all ages feel welcome, supported, and connected. Looking ahead, the Board remains committed to supporting the staff team in building upon the successes of this year ensuring that our Centre continues to adapt, innovate, and flourish at the heart of our communi Christine Gosling Chairperson, Board of Trnstees Heaton Conununity Centre
Charity Nurnber. 1161406 Heaton Community Centre CIO Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024
Heaton Community Centre CIO Financial Statements year ended 31 December 2023 Trustees Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activitses Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements
Heaton Community Centre CIO Infonnation Year ended 31 December 2024 Trustees The trustees who served durirKJ the year were C Gosling A Gosling J Ginks J Bell (resigned 31.12.24) Charfty Number 1161406 Registered Address Trewhitt Road Heaton Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE06 5DY Independent Examlner Matthew J Boyd Jones Boyd 16117 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Moor Durham DH12HX Bankers Lloyds Bank PIC
Heaton Community Centre CIO Annual report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Heaton Communty Centre is a Charttable Incorporated Organisation, registered charity number 1161406 with a written constitution. The management committee is iesponsible for the day to day running of the centre. The assets of the charity were transfered from Heaton Community Centre at the start of the year. Trustee5 are appointed at the Annual General Meetins. Objects The objects of the communitycentre are to: (a) promote the benefrt of the inhabitants of Heaton and the Neighbourhood together defined by Newcastle East (hereinafter called the -area of bene,) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by association together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objertof improving the conditions of life forthe said inhabltants; (b) establish or secure the establishment of a Community Centre (herÈinaftÈr called "the Centre.) and to maintain and manage the same {whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects. Icl promote such charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined. The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. Future developrneTrts Over the next year, our aim is to expand the groups and service5 we provide while continuing to improve the quality of provision. Transartion5 and Flnandal Position Heaton Community Centre is in a stronger financial position, thanks to increased room hire and early years funding. Our goal is to keep this stsbilty while managing rising running costs
Heaton Community Centre CIO Annual report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Major risks The building maintenance and up keep continues to be one of the biggest risk factors to the centre. We are continuing to work with Newcastle City Council to make improvements to ensure the building is wind and watertight. Reserves Pollcy It 15 the trustees. policy to maintain liquid reserves of approximatety 6 months running costs, to ensure staff costs are covered. Trustees Responsibilitles The trustee5 are required under the Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the chariVs finanual activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and: (al select suitable accountin8 policies and apply them consistently: (b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; (c) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financlal statements; Id) prepare the financial statements on a going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping record5 which di5c105e with reasonable accuracy the financial positton of the charity and which enable them to aSrtain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements complywith applicable law and re8ulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The report was approved by the trustees on 27 May 2025. A Gosling Trustee