Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 Jan Period end date 31 Dec 2021 From 2021 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name NErrLEHAM COMMUNITY HUB Other names charity 15 known by Registered charity nurnber (if any 1166816 Charity's principal addrnss 1 EAST STREET NEThLEHAM LINCS. Postcode LN2 2SL Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Namo of p•r•on lor body) entiued to appoint trusts81rf Trust name otrice lrfanyl Oats8 actod if not for whol• yr Jaime Oliver Janet Schooley Russell Coulter Project Manager Secr&tary Treasurer Mark Dodds Ellis Purvis Trustee Trustee 16-Dec-2021 to 31-Dec-2021 16-Dec-2021 to 31-DeG-2021 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. (for example, any custodlan trustses) Name Dates acted if not for whole oar TAR Marth 2012
Name$ and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) e of adviser Name Addres8 Name of chief executive or names of senlor slaff m¢mr3 (Optlonal inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charlty's trusts CONSTITUTION Type of governing document How the charity is constituted c.i.o. Trustee selection methods VOLUNTEERS with reference to skill-sets Additional govomance issues (Optional infomiatlonl You may choose lo include additional infomiation, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adooed for the induction and training of trustees- the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the Charity works; relationship wtlh any related parties., trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedure$ to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities TO PROVIDE A LIBRARY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY HUB TO NErrLEHAM AND SURROUNDING AREA, INCLUDING COMMUNITY- BASED GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing do¢um•nt TAR Marth 2012
THE TRUSTEES HAVE HAD DUE REGARD TO THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS ON PUBLIC BENEFIT. Librnry S•Nl¢M were unavailable unbl 9th July 2021 when all COVID fe$tri¢tion$ ¢eased,' books tUrned to the main area (from office spaces). Communty Caf6 service Ceased operation in February 2021. Staff were formally advised and due Process followed to make the roles redundant. This was a very disappointing end lo the venture. but followed very weak footfall in early 2021. Opportunrties were tsken to redecorate and re4rrange the library shelving and volunteer ststions, and re-requip the shared space furniture. Communlty actlvltl08 rfrcommen¢ed very slowly from July 2021: Paren1• & Chlldren (Preschool balleL Mini FirstAid, Messy Play, 8aby Massage),. Famity A¢tivitio$ IFe$tNe Market, Halloween Disco. Halloweencrafts, Halloween Trail. Polar Express movie night. Santa's Grotto. Workshop).. Communlty Servlces (Preloved and Book sales, Patchwork Communty Choir, Scarecrow Festsval. Crafts Market, Virtual Village Noticeboardl,. Community Garden project was launched and both b¢al schools. pupils were engaged. H•alth & W•114)•ing IBall•t Fitness, Pilates. Yoga).. Offlca Rentals Very limited occupancy was achieved but Space was rented to various social and commercial organisations. induding Brick by 8nck Play (home education), Gallery for Entrepreneurs, Food Trucks., and a number of slart-ups at discounted rates providing Counselling, Massage, and Beauty & Wellness clinic. Hub was pleased to welcome Seven Oistricts opening a branch of their SUC$$ful coffee ¢hain in the building, at a ¢ommercial r8ntal.' this replaced tho unsuc¢e$$fvl Community Café venture. Partnershlps Discussions stsrted tOW8rds the end of the year with All Saints Anglican Churh around provision ol a Youth Projecv based on the agreeent to 'pool' action related to social inclusion activilie$ 8nd inter-generational heritage projects, tonfimiing Co-operation beeeen the to address the Youth project in 2022 Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to thèse objects {Include withln this section the statutory declarallon that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional dètalls of objectlves and activities (Optional inforniation) SvJnificant work remains needed to the building configuration to support Ihe ongoing operation. particularty disabled access for all areas, which must be funded by the charity, supported from reserves. by fund-raising and some modest local grants (see above),. and to expand the areas of space land shape) for rental in the longer term, as interest in a range of activthes VJ Increasingly being eXPSed as the year closes. The Charlty continues to negotiate with its Landlord in respect of a longer-lerm lease. which would open up a number ofgrant sourc8s, and any statutory servths that might be delivered localty. To achieve full self-supporting status requires significant further capitsl investmènt, which remain under discussion with Landlord. Discussions continue with the local Parish and Distnct Councils over grant assistsncè, some of which have been succssful". joinuy-fvnded partnership activities have been actively puued, with hopes of a rnaior item in 2022. Support from local and nab'onal sources for the Chanty during lockdown was provided by fNe separate grants totslling £24,500: without this support. the Charity's re$eNes would have been almost completely eroded - to support the activities in 2021 required conversion of nearly 35% of the Charty's reserves. The Charty remains dependent on signth¢2nt granl-fvnding to achieve bfe8k- even, and continues lo seeek longer-tem fvnding sources. Re-structuring ofteam resources has been discussed with a view to implementsts'on in 2022. You may ch0088 to indude further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grant-making., policy programme related investment". contribution made by volunteers. TAR Marth 2012
A¢tivitie$ which are directed lo the Charity's Objects indude.. Use Ob ect heath & wo11-b¢ing, building seW•cOnfiden, parent & toddler groups, facilitsting neorkIng music rou opportunty for entrepreneurs to build their business using start-u discounts local arb'sts build their confidenee and display their work encouraging local entrepreneurs lo sell theiT home-made roducts. offered to at least 10 not-for-profrt community groups per year Hinng spaces building practical business skills rentsl Wall Space caling self-confidence & creativty Craft Stalls increase artisanal activities including re- purposing materials Free Use increases onge of engagement for local people, meeting new le develops sense of purpose in non- threatenin environment develops sense of purpose & engagement in Commun develops sense of purpose, leaming of Job- lated $kills grows local expertise & employability Voluntary groups set up and run by Hub such as Lego Club, Tech buddies volunteers help to maintain the library service$. opportunity'es for people lo contribute in a non- threatenin environment local employment opportunities. Library Service Voluntserin Staff employmen Fundraising events and seNices that get the community ether participating in other local events such as camival day, Scarecrow da festive market opportunities for Intergeneralional acb'vilies inlergenerab'onal a¢b"vrts and the fiows of the seasons. provides opportunities for leaming new hobbies, meetin new le enhances community cohesion Event Participatio Family AGvr(leS enhances community cohesion Seasonal Ath"vities redu$ loneliness & depression with variety & sense of passage of saasons increases scope of Hub activities, provides a Ial fi)cus for social interaction Café area allows th& building lo be open 6 days & provides shared area to relax & socialise ideas to create a service at The Hub.. with free space to help this come to fruits.on Ideas forum feeds the engine of variety, allows people to give back io the community TAR Marth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe moin achievements of the charlty during the y•ar The COVID-19 pandemic, and associated legislation by HMG, affected operations in 2021 well beyond those envisag8d initially, when the building dosed and operations ceased on 20th March 2020. Removal of all restrictions was finally announced as 19th July 2021. Over the preceding months, Trustees had reviewed the operating model, and identified a number of snan05 which led the charity back to "nomial. (ie pre-COVID) levels of activity. In the event, fooffall was slow to CoVer, though the effective operation of the cafè, including new offerings and strengthening of off-sales by new tenant Seven Districts helped. Office rentals which had previously been contracted for many months by the same tenant, but which had been terminated by mLrtual consent, were in almost every case nol re-instated at the qUest of the tenant- 8V8ryone was unsure how things would 'pick up,. These issues were offset to a degree by grants frorn central gov8mment (distributed through District Council) for Business Restart. Trustees.. Applied for and received funding by HMG (via WLDC) for COVID re- start grants (£18,000)., Furfoughed all paid staff until dale of cafè closure {31. May 2021)., Applied for HMRC furlough ICJRSI grants (£7,222) . Applied for and received LCC revenue grant {£5.967)', Applied for and reoived £1,000 project grant from Groundworf<. Marketing and strategic seNices continued to be provided during the closure periods, as Trustees considered a number of scenarios in planning busines5 operations in 2021, and in an attempt to set a budget for 2021. Considerable time was spent exploring options with LCC related to provision of further statutory S8rvices from the Hub location, and in defining and implementing a sub-lease for Seven Districts, to assure their tenancy for 3 y8ars. Extensive searches were undertaken to identify additional sources of grant funding. The more substantial grant-funding opportunities require pre- requisites that are ¢hallenging for a ¢harity such as ours, and we wntinue to work wtth LCC to unlock access to these funds. Book-keeping $8rvic8s were secured from Capella Services in earfy 2021, including operation of payroll. TAR Marth 2012
Section E Financial review There is no res8rves policy. Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materially in d8fl¢lt None Further flnancbal review detalls (Optional inforniation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectiV8S of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustses declare that thèy have approved th8 trust•e8' report above. Slgned on behalf of tho charlty's trustees Slgnaturels) Full namels) Position leg Secretaryg Chair, gtc) JqAÉr SGHooL6 SÉCL Date TAR Marth 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAIES l4•ttI•h Comrnunlty Hub 1186816 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• p•rlod To 01-J8n-21 31-D0C-21 Section A Receipts and payments Unro$tr6c¢od fvnd R•strictod funda Endowment funds Total fvnds Lmt ymr toth• nMr•Bt£ tr• Ihg n•Jrg•t£ iDth• rw06t£ to th• n•w•# £ A1 Receipts Cap Grants Rev Grants Lott Fundi Renral Inc Other Donabtyl8 Event I Sales 5,967 11,833 11,833 65h31 169 479 10 10 Sub totl(Gross income for ARJ A2 Awt and Inv•strn•nt les. I tablo}. $8,807 Sub total 507 00,507 A3Pa Sahires Staff Trai Td&lni CS Overt*ad8 Grants Furnitur8 11.4W2 11.182 423 2,817 2,117 1,9 Posi stat and Print 123 11304 11.926 29.494 123 12.304 P[vrtY Itnwoytryents Runni Sub total 73,729 73.182 A4 A•t and Inv•stm•nt urchase•. •ee tabl• Coff99 8ho ui Sub total 73,72# 74729 73,182 73,729 n,182 Not Ofrecw"fP&Yrnents) . AS Tran$lgrs b•tw•on fund8 A6 Cash fund8 lost y•ar end Cash fimds this year end 15.222 15, .££££ 20.699 921 CCXX R1 Aeeeunts Issi 19110r2022
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrnstrlcted Re•tri¢t•d funds fundg to I1•9t£ to nMr•st£ Endowm•nt funds to n•Jrprt£ Categuries Dotails B1 C18h fund• Lbyds HI 20.169 Hub Cash Uoyd$ CS C Snop C8sh 997 Craditof8 Irtti 31 L•Jo Cash 493 Totsl Cash fvn(ts 20.899 UnrgBtrfcl fund8 to I)•ar1£ Rl¢tsd Endowm•nt lund* funds to n••rootÉ to wr4st£ Detai15 Fund towhlch •wt b•lo curront value n•1 Details ¢0•tlooion1 B3 Investm•nt assets Fund ts+whlch Aat t•lo Details Co•tloptioMI Curr•nt ¥alu• nal B4 Assets retalned ft>r tho charity'8 own u$• Fund to whlch Amountdu• on Whgn onal Details 86 Llabllltl•8 Syned by Or or tsfo Iru8te¢s thi behawof all the trSteeS snatUr Prfnl Namg Dale of roval ffj.knboS CCXX R2 aoxunts {SSI 1911012022
CHARITY COMMISSION ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Scctioii A Indepeiidei)t Examii)er s Report R•port to th• tru•t• mombern of Nettleham Community Hub On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2021 Charlty no (If any) 118816 S•t out on pog 1&2 I report to the tNStees on my examination of the accounts of the above charrty (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3111212021. RMponglbllltlo8 and ba•18 of r•port As the chanty's trustees, you are re8pon8ible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charthes Act 2011 ("th6 Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Tru8f8 aGcounts Carried wt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying oul my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Ind?ndent I have completed my examlnation. I confimi that no material matters have examlnerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination {0th8r than that disc108ed below ') which gives me cau8e to believe that in, any material the accounting record8 were not kept in accordance sei*ion 130 of the Charities Act. or the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records; or I have no concems arKI have come across no other Matte In connection viith the examination to which attention ghould b& drawn in this r¢port in order to anabl• a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Pl68se deleto th8 ¥wrds in tha br8ck8ts rfthey do not 8ppIy. Slgn•d: Date: 19th October 2022 Nam•: Karen Cain R•levant prof•sslonal quallficatlonl8) or body (If any): FICB Pm.Dip Addrns•: 74 Abbotsleigh Road South Woodham Ferrers E&8ex CM3 SSS IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem (see CC32. Independent examination ol charlty accounts: directions arKI guidan for examiners). Gfv• h•r• brf•f d•tails of any it•m• that th• examlner wl4hM to disclos•, IER Oct 2018