2025-03-31-accounts - North Deal Community Company CIO

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N@rth Doall CcJmm .ny Jorth Deal Community Company CIO Trustees Annual Report, 2024-25 Our Aims and Obiecuve Thc purposes of our charity as set out in the objects contained in our articles of associatiork are to ben¥fTt the residents of North Deal and the neighbourhood by working with thc residents, local authorities, voluntarv and other organisaTions io advancc cducalion and to providc facilities in ihe interest of social welfare for reatIOn and eisure time OCCUDation with the aim of improving life for residents. To do this. NDCC CIO aims to . Advance education.. We provide a venue for KetEt Adult Education. the University of the Third Age (U3A) and other organisations to deliver fornial and infornial education courses for residents. . Provide reereation and leisure time opportullities: We host a variety of independent groups and Classe) providing a rdnge of activities including yog4 tai chi, art dan¢in& singing and keep fit. In addition. we aim to continue to provide our social club to tackle the problem of swial isolation within our Ial eommunits. . Improve soeia) welfare: We support several self-help groups for local people and work in partnership with health and social care organisations and individuals providing services based in our community centre with a long-term view of ensuring a positive. healthy. inclusive, and productive environment. Our aims fvlly reflect thepurposes that the charity was set up to fiu1her. Ensuring our work delivers our aims We review our aitns, objectives and activitie5 each year. This r¢rrt)rt looks at what w¢ achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The report also helps us ensure our aims, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In parti¢ular. the Trustees consid¢rhow planned activities will contribut¢ to the aims and objectives thev have set. The focus of our work Our main objectives for the year continue to be those that support projects which focus on improving the lives of our local communitv. The strategies we use to meet these objectives include.. Ensuring the community Centre remains open even when the centre is not cost effective Working in partnership with other agencies to ensure the widest range of services are available that best m&tch the needs of our clienl populalion. Our Trustees have attended networking sessions which raise the awareness of our owti ¢entre but also give us better understanding of what is available in the wider district. North Deal Community Company CIO Registered Charity No. 1163274 Tel: 01304 239199 Communlty Registered offi28 Golf Road, Deal, Kent CT14 6PY

North D3al Comwiunlty Company lorth Deal Community Company CIO The quality of our work We apply the bcst quality standards of service to all our hirers. users and customers. We value the contribulion our volunteers make to maintaining excellent relationships with all. How our work delivers public benefit All our charitable activities fo¢us on itnproving the lives of the residents of North Deal and its neighly)urhood and are undertaken to further our charitablc purposes for the public benefit. Bv opcning the Centr during the day, in the evenings and at weekends we maximise public ¢¢s$ to optx)rtunities in accordance with our aims and objectives as stated previously. For instance, drama sessions for young people are being held on Saturdays and a loc&] Repair Café Charity has used the pr¢mises every two months for the benefit of the community. Who has used and benefited from our services. Our most recent sutvey of visitors took place tn 2024. illustrating that 82% live either in the North Deal area or CT14 6 or in on¢ of the immediately surrounding posicodes. We have class sizes of up to 25 for fitness and healtl. related exercisc. Our caf¢ regularlv has around 32 customers at lunchtime. The educational sessions have betweer. six and 30 attendees. Support groups are well attended. providing helD where needed. We received a grant from the local council to help resident5 in North Deal with the cost of livin& and we used this . 10 subsidise meals in our cafe. To avoid anv judgemenl as lo who may or tnay not need this help, we discounted all meals. initi211y for 2 days each week, with an option for anyone to pay the full price if they chose, and many did. 'Ple continu¢d this subsidv until the grant was fully distributed. The pie chart below gives a visual breakdown of the groups that have betkefit¢d from NDCC over a seven-month T)eriod. North Deal Community Company CIO Registered Charity No. 1163274 Tel: 01304 239199 Golf Re2d Communlty Centre Registered OffiTr28 Golf Road. Deal, Kent CT14 6PY

N(3 u D@al Communty .ny Jorth Deal Community Company CIO Golf Road Communlty HOURS UTILISED BY CATEGORY JAN'25 TO AUG'25 Doal Irr.Lnlty ".Tpdny WeiEht1055 Servi£es.' 127 Mu5iial In5trument5 1 Singing. 98 )ortGrovp5for Specific .iealth Conditions.. 90 Addiction Support Groups.. 78 OTre io one I Couple,, Olher Craft Groups-. 60 tarni semces, 33 So¢ia. lov.*tht'l. 32 Equal access lo our services is an important issue for us. We are aware that many of the educatiotk and letsure Jciivities within the ccntre ar¢ used mainlv bv the older. predominant ethnic group. and that we need to look at ways of attracting young¢r people and people from minority ethnic communities to the centre. We belicve e4Jua access to everythin? we do is vitsl to our success and that successful outcomes must be shared bv communiTIe-. who use our Communi centr- Skylight Communifv Cafe The Skylight Cafe is a community cafe lo¢ated in our community centr¢. The cafe is run by a manager serving full English Breakfasts, 213-course Lunches and homemad¢ snacks, cakes and savouries at very reasonable prices; it is open weekdays from 9.00 to 15.00. The cafe has become an itnportant part of the Community Centre as the year progressed. Our Trustees David Heard, (appointed April 2021) Pam Fricker (resigned October 2024) Fred Wilson (appointed O¢tober 2022) Gill Forward (resigned October 20241 John Turgoose (appoinled July 20241 North Deal Community Company CIO Registered Charity No. 1163274 Tel: 01304 239199 (i fi Irx,Gfj Communlty Jtr,. Registered Office-28 Golf Road, Deal, Kent CT14 6PY

h D@al ComwiUlI"aty Company 4orth Deal Community Company CIO Financial Review Th¢ hire of rooms for meetings, classes and training continued at a satisfactory level. The first full year of operation )E the cafe helped produce an incr¢&sed revenue for the Community Centr¢ of £140,399. This growth did nol eliminat¢ the small deficit of £7.566 for the year. Money was drawn from reserves to cover this deficit. Maint¢nan¢e and repairs exce¢ded budget, but a grant was received which covered the cost of replacing two commercial microwaves and helped towards the cost of a replacement dishwasher in the cafe. Much of ihe interior ol-the Community Centre was redecorated by volunl¢ers. Principal Funding Sources: The main Income streams are room hire and the Cafe. with Solar panel, investment revenue and other fund-raising oniribLEting to the well_being of the Centre. We are grateful for the continuing support from Deal Town Council for the Get-Together Club. Reserves Policy The Board of Truste¢s has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed asscts held by the chariry should bc bctween.. a minimum of three months, running costs. This will cnable the Charity to be able to respond to short-temi fluctuations in the levels of funding and to have sufficient liquidity to meet short tem) liabilities. an optimum reserves level of nine months, running costs to ensure that any services and projects undertaken can bc 5UStain¢d for a rca50nablc tim¢. it-at any time the Treasurer has cause to believe that the policy will be breached, then il will be reported at the next Board of Trustees, meeling and corrective action agreed. Plans for Future Periods The charity plans to continue the a¢tivities outltned aly)ve in the forthcoming years. and to d¢velop new services TO m¢ei the n¢¢ds of the community. subject to satisfactory funding arrang¢m¢nis. The overall outcomes of our future plans will be thai.. More people will have a sense of improved individual w¢llixing. More Deople who currently experience lon¢lin¢ss or social isolation will make new connections and Ix more )teerat¢d with their local Community. • More people will have increased access to employment, education. Iraining and recovery. North Deal Community Company CIO Registsred Charity No. 1163274 Tel.. 01304 239199 Ge)P.I Communlty Centre Registered Offic&-28 Golf Road, Deal, Kent CT14 6PY

h D@al C(3mMLsnrfy .P.Lfay 4orth Deal Community Company CIO More people will have good mental and physical health _ our services will focus on physicalg Psychological and social wellbeing. More people will have a positive experience of their local eommunitv c¢nre. More people will be aware of the services available at the Centre through improved communication and increased engag¢meni. Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document The organisation Converted to a Foundation Charitable IncoryK)rated Organisation on 26 November 2021. It was originally a charitsble company limited by guarantee incortM)rated on 25 September 2006 and registered &8 a chtwity on 24, August 2015. Recruitmenl and Appointment of Trustees and Management Committee l. Trustees (a) Apart from the first charity trustees, every appointed trustee is appointed for a lern) of two years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity tntsle¢s. (b) In selecting individuals for appointment as appointed charity trustees, th¢ ¢harity trustees have Tegard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for th¢ effethive administration of th¢ CIO. 2. Management Committee All but one (the Centre Manager} of the members of the Management Committee give iheir time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from th¢ charity ar¢ shown in the accounts. Trustee Induclion and Trnining New trustees receive an induction pk providing thelll With infonnlltion about the charity, including the duties and obligations of trustees. th¢ Memorandum and Articles, documents which set out the operational framework for th¢ charily? the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts. and future plans and objectives. Additionallv, new trustees are ittvited and encouraged to attend a short intr(Kfuctory training session to familiarise Ih¢mselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. Risk Management A risk register has been established and is updated regularly. Where appropriate, systems or procedwes have been establibhed to mitigate the risks the ¢harity faces. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safely of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the centre. These procedures are periodicallv reviewed to ensurc that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Organisational Structure North Deal Community Company CIO has a Board of Trustees that meets every two months and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. As of March 2025. the Board has four Trustees from a variety of North Deal Community Company CIO Registered Charity No. 1163274 Tel: 01304 239199 Registered Ciffice-28 Golf Road, Deal, Kent CT14 6PY Communlty

any 4orth Deal Community Company CIO professional backgrounds r¢levant to the work of the charity. The comtnunity centre manager also attends Board meetings but has no voting rights. A rnember of our local counL*I is also invited to attend but has no voting rights. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the management of the community centre rests with the Golf Road Community C¢ntre Management Committee. which is a subcommittee of the Board ana I Chaired by the Community C¢ntre Manager. The subcommittee. along with the Centre Manager, has delegateé responsibility for the day-to-day operational manaoement of the Centre. The Chair of the sub¢ommitt¢¢ i.: responsible for the supervision of the staff team and ensuring that the team continue to d¢v¢lop their skills an working practices in line with good practice. signed:_ Date'.- North Deal Community Company CIO Registered Charity No. 1163274 Tel: 01304 239199 Gol,f Royd Communlty Centre Registered Office-28 Golf Road, Deal, Kent CT14 6PY

NORTH DEAL COMMUNITY COMPANY CIO Charity Registration number 1163274 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 315T MARCH 2025 REGISTERED ADDRE55 Golf Road Community Centre 28 Golf Road, Deal Kent CT14 6PY tel 01304 239199 emall: olfroadcentre mail.com Trustees John Turgoose lappointed 31st July 20241 Pam Fricker Iresigned 3rd Oct 20241 David Heard Frederick Wilson Gill Forward (resigned 31st Oct 20241

NORTH DEALCOMMUNITY COMPANY CIO INCOME EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Income fjRC Income Skylight Cafe 63466 64878 63466 66358 1480 Total Income 128344 1480 129824 Ex enditu GRC staff Costs GRC Operating Costs Cafe Staff Costs Cafe Operating Costs Governance -27643 -36060 41158 -26596 -1049 -27643 43848 -41158 -27049 -1049 -7788 453 Total Expenditure -132506 -8241 -140747 Income & ExpenditureSurplusllDeficitl 4162 -6761 -10923 Investment Income 3357 3357 Total Surplus/lDefititl -7566 Balance of Funds at 31 March 2024 SurpluslDeficitl for year Transfer from designated funds Balarbce of Fund5 at 31 March 2025 21294 -7566 5000 18728

NORTH DEAL COMMUNITY COMPANY CIO 8ALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025 Fixed Assets Land & Buildings Equipment, Fixtures & Flttlngs Cost- b/fwd Cost- additions Oepn- blfwd Depn- charge Residu3lValue @ 31st March 2025 Current Assets 850000 34323 4354 -28846 -2328 7502 857502 01.04.2024 31.03.2025 9115 1327 2193 7903 Cash in bank & in hand IRestrictedl Cash in bank & in hand (Unrestricted) 1327 7903 Debtors & Prepayments 7721 7721 16951 -5725 Sundry Creditors 11226 Investments at Valuation Total net èssets 114164 982892 The total net assets represent:_ Donated Property 8501)00 Designated Funds Cyclical Extraordinary General Maintenante Maintenance Reserve 53444 35630 35629 -5000 -1374 29275 Balance at 1st April 2024 Transfer of funds Revaluation adjustment Balance at 31st March 2025 Income & Expenditure Account Balance at 1st April 2024 Deduct Deficit for the year Transfer of Designated funds Balance at 31st March 2025 -2558 50886 -1627 34003 114164 964164 21294 -7566 5000 18728 982892 Signed.. Dated: Js 2>.

NOTH DEAL COMMUNITY COMPANY CIO Charity reg no 1163274 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 2024-2025 The Accounts for the year are presented showing both UTrrestrted and restricted funds and this will be the format going forward. The restricted funds figures reflects grant funding for the Get Together Club. There are no figures relating to stock at year end for the cafe or the centre. Both areas minimize inventory levels. Income Only one grant was obtained in this financial year which helped towards equipment replacement. The Room hire figure was up on the previous year and the cafe sales month by month showed improvement. Ex nditure An analysis of utility usage enabled the division of bills between the cafe and the centre. This will a5SlSt with identifying realistic expenditure figures for each area. The expiry of fixed contracts for both electricity and gas however resulted in significant increases for these resource5. All staff were awarded increment5 to 5alaTie5 which resulted in thi5 expense increasing from the previous year. Maintenace expenditure was up due to general repairs being carried out and redecoration of the centre was completed. Investments There was a withdrawal £5000 from the investment fund to go towards buying equipment for the cafe, the remainder wa5 credited to the unrestricted funds. The value of the investments reduced in value due to market changes.

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of On accounts for the year ended 03.102 Charlty no.: Company no.: Set out on pag85 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for ind8pendent examination, I report in r8SP8Ct of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out und8r section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act"). In carying out my examination, I hav8 followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement trhe company's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualtfied to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed body]l. De1818 [ l rf not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that= . accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. or . the accounts do not accord with such records., or . the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under S8Ction 396 of the Companies Acl 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination- or .the accounts have not bèen prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS102). IER October 2018

I have no conGems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if th8y do not apply. Signed: Date: Name.. Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): Addross: É7J7 C7 ?@ Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brfef detalls of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER October 2018