CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 April 2023 Period stsrt date To 31 March 2024 Period end date Charity name: Charles Booth Centre Charity registration number: 1166944 Objectives and Activities S(W reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Pora 1.17 To run a Commun"ty Centre and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of I the Parish of Thringstone and the surrounding Parishes of Vvhitwick, Swannington, Worthington, Osgathorpe, Coleorton and Belton (°area of benefit.) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disabilty, nationality, race or political. religious or other opinions the provision of faciltties for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. The Charity continues to manage the centre for the benefit of local inhabitants. The Centre is a venue for social events such as the regular coffee mornings and warm-hub. Our pre-school is open Monday to Friday during the working day. Local communlty groups such as art and craft, wellbeing, sport, language, music and amateur dramatic societies rent rooms on a weekly basis and local residents gUlarlY book our function rooms for private parties which is a good source of income for the Centre. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.178rKI 1.19 Statement Confi1ng whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 It is confirmed that the Trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where levant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Pard 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Throughout 2023-24 a small group of committed local residents volunteered to run our regular monthly coffee mornings which raised funds for other charities. One of our trustees puts in many additional volunteer hours doing DIY and rna1ntenan to improve the building. The local scouts who meet on our premises help with our Santa fun run and other events such as our annual music da Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Perforniance SORP teferenc* Our main achievement has been to maintain the community ntre for the local community, providing jobs to local people and a friendly welcoming environment to all of our users. Notable achievements during 2023-24 were the improvement of our upstairs kitchen and bathroom facilities which allow better flexibility for user groups and those hiring the venue for parties. We opened our doors to vulnerable village residents during the cold winter months as a wami hub where people could come for warm drink and a chat and this has been articularl welcomed b locals. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Pata 1.20 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Parn 1.41 Perf0Mian of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charty's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 We have had a full year of bookings and events which has been a good source of income plus we have secured some small grants towards minor projects. We have carried on with our programme of building improvements, refurbishing our upstairs kitchen and bathroom which has meant dipping into our surplus funds, but these have been completed within budget and have made a big difference to the environment for our customers. Bank balance at year end MarGh 2024 is £4344.84 lus £955.65 ett Gash. There is no policy for retaining reserves, however surplus funds have been invested on the advice of an independent financial l advisor and are readil accessible At year end March 2024 - 3 investment accounts £2066.74, £87002.97 and £7402.94 plus a Business Instant Access account holding £11947.08 Statement explaining the policy for holding resepies stating why they are held Para 122 Amount of resetves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 NIA Para 1.24 NIA- There are no funds in deficit Para 1.23 NIA - There are no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Additional inforniation loptional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: The sources of income this year have been: income from our user groups for renting rooms and from individual village residents for booking rooms for parties and events; small individual grants towards purchasing a bouncy castle and popcom and candy floss makers for use for children's arties and Sar er events. The charty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 High energy priS are our current greatest risk. The community centre is a large old building that takes a lot of energy to heat and we have many elderly user groups in addition to our pre-school so the building needs to be kept wann. We are in the final stages of a national lottery grant to repla our old boiler and windows. Our current boiler, which is old and in need of A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46
replacement. is located in a cellar below ground level which is at risk of flooding. We are currently having to spend large sums on repairs and spare parts to keep the boiler running whilst we wait for the lottery rant to re lace it. Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 1.25 CIO constltution - Chaiity Commission roved model cio How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g., election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Parn 1.25 Existing Trustees may be re-elected at Annual General Meetings. Individuals may be proposed in writing by inhabitants of the area of benefft at least two weeks in advance of an Annual General Meeting and if deemed acceptable may be elected at the Annual General Meeting. User Groups may nominate an individual to represent them and if deemed acceptable may be appointed by existing trustees. Individual8 ma be co-o tedb exists'n trustees. Additional Infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.s1 The charity's organisational structure and any wider nebNork with which the charity works Pard 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Parn 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered charit number Charity's principal address Charles Booth Centre None 1166944 The Green Thringstone Coalville Le{SterSh1re LE67 8NU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf not for whote ear Trustse name Office (rf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toap oint trustee ifan Re-elected user group trustee at AGM Amanda Bery Chair Pauline Pollard Secretary Re-elected at AGM Re-elected user group trustee at AGM Markas Marriot Antony Dandy Hywel Tidley Katy Reddington Lydia Clark-Betts Relected at AGM Re-elected at AGM Relected at AGM Resigned 4 April 2023 10 11 12 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this ca aci
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe Gustody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustees Signaturels) Full name(s), Dr Amanda Jill Berry Position (e.g.. Secretary. Chair Chair, etc) Antony Joseph Dandy Trustee Date 1512125
CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166944 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF THE CHARITY'S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 SCOTT BROWNLOW, ACMA FEBRUARY 2025
Independent examinerf5 report to the trustee5 of the Charles Booth Centre (Registered Charity Number 1166944) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charles Booth Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibllltles and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. As part of the independent examination I have made recommendations to the Trust how I feel financial systems and procedures can be improved in order to improve internal control systems and procedures. These issues are not of such significance to require me to qualify the accounts, nor do these needs to be specifically brought to the attention of the Charity Commission in any detailed way. The recommendations made by this independent examination will be formally reported to the Trustees for consideration for implementation. Otherwise, I have no concerns 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. Scott Brownlow Scott Brownlow, ACMA, CGMA Chartered Management Accountant 26 Archdale Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3LA. th Date: 11 February 2025
Profit and Loss Charles Booth Centre Forthe year ended 31 March 2024 20 Turnover Allotrnent taking5 Bar Card takings Bar Cash takings Donation Received 647.¢yJ 10,133.1 5,445.58 1,613.10 107.QO Equipment Hire Event taklngs Intsrest Income 995.80 206.51 Large event Hire Offic? fent 7,646.19 2,850.00 Oneoff RoomlHall Hire Other Incomè 3.120.25 50.¢)0 Pre School 20,Q20.00 22,635.14 283.¢h) Regular HalllRoom Hire stoiage Hire Total Turnover 75.752.57 Cost of Sales All Other Bar costs 767.60 Cost o18ar 5tock-Alcohol 8,182.Tl Cost ol BarStock- NutslC¥i5ps etc Direct £xpense5 Misc puKhases staff pensions paid Stallwages Total Cost of Sale5 191.54 150.00 4,166.73 593.27 49.476.09 632$.00 Gross Profit 12224.57 Administrative Costs Aydit& Accountsn¢yfee$ Bank Fees 2,256.Ix) 45.66 gullding improvements depr Charitable and Political Donations 799.28 520.00 Cleaning& Office Supplies Consulting Elertrl 13,984.13 300.1)0 4,166.39 514.45 EventC05t5 Eventèxpenses Gas 1,911.48 1,051.20 In5ur3nte 978.14 IT software and Consumables 1,058.67 Plantond machlnerydepreciation 2,793.00 Profitarté Loss Charles 800th Centre IOJan 2025 Pagelof2
Pfofitand L055 2024 Printing & Stationery Rates 172.99 827.56 FiepaSrs & Maintenance Staff Training SubKriptions Telephone & Internet Water Rètès 10,969.50 240.00 939.68 924.81 1,824.12 Total Admlnistratlve Costs 46277.06 Operating Profit 134,052.491 Other Income CBCfree use 3rd partytskings Dividends received on investments 1,810.60 2,475.42 1,679.20 Event Income- Mi5cellalleous Grants Received 4.923.29 IncreaseldecreasÈ In iAvestments Total Other Income 4,867.96 15.756.47 Profit on Ordinary Activitie5 Before Taxation 118.296.0¥ Profit afterTaxation 118,296.021 Prt>fttand Ltsss Charle5 Baoth Centre IOJan 2025 PaEe2of2
Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at31 March 2024 3A MAR 2924 Fixed Assets ran Ible Assets Buildlng improvements Buildlng improvements depreciation LessAccumulated Depreciatlon on Plantand Machlnery ptant and Ilachinery rotalTaMglble Assets 7.996.28 1799.281 15587.141 11.170.14 12,780.00 Total fixed Assets 12,780.00 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Business Bank instant account. CHARLES 800TH CENTRE 11,947.08 955.65 Petty Cash Treasurer5 account-CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE Total Cash at bank and in hand 4.344.84 17,247.57 Accounts Recelvablè 4?22.N) 2.06G.74 Investment- COIF 128490001B Investment COIF- 128490002B 87,002.97 7,402.94 Inve5tment5 COIF- 128490001T TDtal CurrentAssets 118.04222 Creditors: amounts fallin rua15 due withln one ear 3.995. PAYEINI Payable PÈnslons Payable Retumable deposit received Ttstsl Creditors: amounts falling due within one ye#r 170.69 145.31 200.QO 4,511.00 Net CurrentAsset5 ILiabilrties) 113,531.22 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 126,311.22 Net Assets 126,311.22 Ca ital and Reserves CuffentYe¥rEarnings Retained Earnings Total Capitsl and Rtserves 118,296.02 144.607.24 126,311.22 èalance Sheet Charle5 Boothcentre IOJ3n2025 PoEeloll
CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166944 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF THE CHARITY'S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 SCOTT BROWNLOW, ACMA FEBRUARY 2025
Independent examinerf5 report to the trustee5 of the Charles Booth Centre (Registered Charity Number 1166944) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charles Booth Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibllltles and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. As part of the independent examination I have made recommendations to the Trust how I feel financial systems and procedures can be improved in order to improve internal control systems and procedures. These issues are not of such significance to require me to qualify the accounts, nor do these needs to be specifically brought to the attention of the Charity Commission in any detailed way. The recommendations made by this independent examination will be formally reported to the Trustees for consideration for implementation. Otherwise, I have no concerns 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. Scott Brownlow Scott Brownlow, ACMA, CGMA Chartered Management Accountant 26 Archdale Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3LA. th Date: 11 February 2025
Profit and Loss Charles Booth Centre Forthe year ended 31 March 2024 20 Turnover Allotrnent taking5 Bar Card takings Bar Cash takings Donation Received 647.¢yJ 10,133.1 5,445.58 1,613.10 107.QO Equipment Hire Event taklngs Intsrest Income 995.80 206.51 Large event Hire Offic? fent 7,646.19 2,850.00 Oneoff RoomlHall Hire Other Incomè 3.120.25 50.¢)0 Pre School 20,Q20.00 22,635.14 283.¢h) Regular HalllRoom Hire stoiage Hire Total Turnover 75.752.57 Cost of Sales All Other Bar costs 767.60 Cost o18ar 5tock-Alcohol 8,182.Tl Cost ol BarStock- NutslC¥i5ps etc Direct £xpense5 Misc puKhases staff pensions paid Stallwages Total Cost of Sale5 191.54 150.00 4,166.73 593.27 49.476.09 632$.00 Gross Profit 12224.57 Administrative Costs Aydit& Accountsn¢yfee$ Bank Fees 2,256.Ix) 45.66 gullding improvements depr Charitable and Political Donations 799.28 520.00 Cleaning& Office Supplies Consulting Elertrl 13,984.13 300.1)0 4,166.39 514.45 EventC05t5 Eventèxpenses Gas 1,911.48 1,051.20 In5ur3nte 978.14 IT software and Consumables 1,058.67 Plantond machlnerydepreciation 2,793.00 Profitarté Loss Charles 800th Centre IOJan 2025 Pagelof2
Pfofitand L055 2024 Printing & Stationery Rates 172.99 827.56 FiepaSrs & Maintenance Staff Training SubKriptions Telephone & Internet Water Rètès 10,969.50 240.00 939.68 924.81 1,824.12 Total Admlnistratlve Costs 46277.06 Operating Profit 134,052.491 Other Income CBCfree use 3rd partytskings Dividends received on investments 1,810.60 2,475.42 1,679.20 Event Income- Mi5cellalleous Grants Received 4.923.29 IncreaseldecreasÈ In iAvestments Total Other Income 4,867.96 15.756.47 Profit on Ordinary Activitie5 Before Taxation 118.296.0¥ Profit afterTaxation 118,296.021 Prt>fttand Ltsss Charle5 Baoth Centre IOJan 2025 PaEe2of2
Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at31 March 2024 3A MAR 2924 Fixed Assets ran Ible Assets Buildlng improvements Buildlng improvements depreciation LessAccumulated Depreciatlon on Plantand Machlnery ptant and Ilachinery rotalTaMglble Assets 7.996.28 1799.281 15587.141 11.170.14 12,780.00 Total fixed Assets 12,780.00 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Business Bank instant account. CHARLES 800TH CENTRE 11,947.08 955.65 Petty Cash Treasurer5 account-CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE Total Cash at bank and in hand 4.344.84 17,247.57 Accounts Recelvablè 4?22.N) 2.06G.74 Investment- COIF 128490001B Investment COIF- 128490002B 87,002.97 7,402.94 Inve5tment5 COIF- 128490001T TDtal CurrentAssets 118.04222 Creditors: amounts fallin rua15 due withln one ear 3.995. PAYEINI Payable PÈnslons Payable Retumable deposit received Ttstsl Creditors: amounts falling due within one ye#r 170.69 145.31 200.QO 4,511.00 Net CurrentAsset5 ILiabilrties) 113,531.22 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 126,311.22 Net Assets 126,311.22 Ca ital and Reserves CuffentYe¥rEarnings Retained Earnings Total Capitsl and Rtserves 118,296.02 144.607.24 126,311.22 èalance Sheet Charle5 Boothcentre IOJ3n2025 PoEeloll