CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 April 2024 Period stsrt date To 31 March 2025 Period end date Charity name: Charles Booth Centre Charity registration number: 1166944 Objectives and Activities SORP refereri Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document To run a Community Centre and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Thringstone and the surrounding Parishes of Whitwick, Swannington, Worthington, Osgathorpe, Coleorlon and Belton ("area of benefit") without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities 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 seasonal children's parties. Our pre-school is open Monday to Friday during the working day. Local community groups such as fitness, yoga, sport, music and amateur dramatic societies rent rooms on a weekly basis and local residents regularly book our function rooms for private parties which is a good source of income for the Centre. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi benefit Para 1.18 It is confirmed that the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Throughout 2024-25 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 maintenance 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 Performance SORP reference Our main achievement has been to maintain the community centre for the local community, providing jobs to local people and a friendly welcoming environment to all of our users. Notable achievements during 2024-25 were the improvements to our ground floor ladies toilet facilities plus replacing our boilers, windows and loft insulation which was made possible by a legacy and a National Lottery Grant. We resurrected our music day in June. this free event for our community ran yearly prior to Covid but had been missing from our calendar of events for several years. We also updated our website so our users can more easily find out what is happening at the centre. 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. Para 1.20 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity'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 our National Lottery Grant (£66153.20) and legacy (£10000) have provided funds for vital major projects. Bank balance at year end March 2025 is £1057.24 lus £1106.35 ett cash. There is no policy for retaining reserves, however surplus funds have been invested on the advice of an independent financial advisor and are readil accessible At year end March 2025 our investment account holds £89259.94 plus a Business Instant Access account holds £351.85 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves 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 concern Para 1.22 NIA Para fj.24 NIA There are no funds in deficit Para 1.23 NIA - There are no uncertainties about the charity Gontinuing as a going concern Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include 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-, National lottery grant to replace one of our boilers, windows and insulation and a legacy which allowed us to replace the second boiler. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The community centre is a large old building that, despite the extensive renovations that we have carried out, still needs a lot of work. We have a flat roof that causes us concern in periods of inclement weather and even with our new boilers, the 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 warm. Staff costs are one of our largest expenses, and as the cost of living rises we need to keep increasing wa es in line with minimum wa A description of the principal risks facing the Gharity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of Gharity's trusts.. Type of governing document .1 i.loocl, i ()VGII Lliarterl How is the charity constituted? Ip. (J i.liiiiic,orpoi'aled association, CIO 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 Para 1.25 CIO constitution - Charity Commission roved model cio Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Existing Trustees may be re-elected at Annual General Meetings. Individuals may be proposed in writing by inhabitants of the area of benefit 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. Individuals ma be co-o tedb existin trustees. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Charit name other name the charit uses istered charit number Charles Booth Centre None 1166944
Charity's principal address The Green Thringstone Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8NU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Amanda Berry Chair Re-elected user group trustee at AGM Pauline Pollard Secretary Re-elected at AGM Markas Marriot Re-elected user group trustee at AGM Antony Dandy Hywel Tidley Katy Reddington Joe Smith Re-elected at AGM Re-elected at AGM Resigned 18 Dec 2024 From 23April 2024 From 8 Oct 2024 Josh Allen 10 12 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Director name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 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 capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charit 's ob'ects
Details of arrangements for safe custody 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 information) 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 charity's trustees Signature(s> Full name(s) Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, etc) Dr Amanda Jill Berry Chair ony Joseph Dandy Trustee Date 2711126
CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166944
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF THE CHARITY’S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
SCOTT BROWNLOW, ACMA JANUARY 2026
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees 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 2025.
Responsibilities 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 examiner’s 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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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 27 Little Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7BH
Date: 11[th] January 2026
Profit and Loss
Charles Booth Centre
For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Profit and Loss Charles Booth Centre For the year ended 31 March 2025 |
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|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Turnover | |
| Allotment takings | 125.00 |
| Bar Card takings | 14,161.05 |
| Bar Cash takings | 4,520.41 |
| Donation Received | 10,730.65 |
| Equipment Hire | 550.44 |
| Event takings | 950.27 |
| Ground Rent for Scout Hut | 500.00 |
| Interest Income | 97.66 |
| Large event Hire | 5,245.00 |
| Office rent | 4,085.00 |
| One off Room/Hall Hire | 2,281.84 |
| Pre School | 14,485.00 |
| Regular Hall/Room Hire | 26,539.65 |
| Storage Hire | 730.00 |
| Total Turnover | 85,001.97 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| All Other Bar costs | 4.60 |
| Cost of Bar Stock - Alcohol | 7,641.70 |
| Cost of Bar Stock - Nuts/Crisps etc | 1,354.67 |
| Misc purchases | 121.90 |
| Staff pensions paid | 875.64 |
| Staff wages | 51,595.58 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 61,594.09 |
| Gross Profit | 23,407.88 |
| Administrative Costs | |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 2,358.00 |
| Bank Fees | 219.62 |
| Building Burglar Alarm System | 795.25 |
| Building improvements depr | 799.00 |
| Charitable and Political Donations | 153.00 |
| Cleaning & Office Supplies | 15,640.08 |
| Electric | 3,923.02 |
| Event Costs | 477.56 |
| Event expenses | 728.63 |
| Gas | 12,606.47 |
| Insurance | 2,583.86 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 475.67 |
| National Lottery spending | 66,153.20 |
| Payment of licences e.g. TV | 612.72 |
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Profit and Loss
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery depreciation | 2,792.00 |
| Printing & Stationery | 700.13 |
| Rates | 1,704.42 |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 6,845.32 |
| Staff Training | 140.00 |
| Subscriptions | 340.20 |
| Telephone & Internet | 576.04 |
| Water Rates | 1,931.52 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 122,555.71 |
| Operating Profit | (99,147.83) |
| Other Income | |
| CBC free use 3rd party takings | 980.95 |
| Dividends received on investments | 2,750.96 |
| Event Income - Miscellaneous | 1,389.48 |
| Grants Received | 149.89 |
| Increase/decrease in investments | 2,498.42 |
| National Lottery Grant received | 66,153.20 |
| Total Other Income | 73,922.90 |
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | (25,224.93) |
| Profit after Taxation | (25,224.93) |
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Balance Sheet
Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025
| Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025 |
Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| 31 MAR 2025 | |
| Fixed Assets | |
| Tangible Assets | |
| Building improvements 7,996.28 |
|
| Building improvements depreciation (1,598.28) |
|
| Less Accumulated Depreciation on Plant and Machinery (8,379.14) |
|
| Plant and Machinery 11,170.14 |
|
| Total Tangible Assets 9,189.00 |
|
| Total Fixed Assets 9,189.00 Current Assets |
|
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Business Bank instant account - CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE 351.85 |
|
| Petty Cash 1,106.35 |
|
| Treasurers account - CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE 1,057.24 |
|
| Total Cash at bank and in hand 2,515.44 |
|
| Accounts Receivable 4,654.00 |
|
| Investment COIF - 128490002B 89,259.94 |
|
| Total Current Assets 96,429.38 Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year |
|
| Accruals 3,902.00 |
|
| PAYE/NI Payable 259.82 |
|
| Pensions Payable 170.27 |
|
| Returnable deposit received 200.00 |
|
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4,532.09 |
|
| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 91,897.29 |
|
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities 101,086.29 |
|
| Net Assets 101,086.29 Capital and Reserves |
|
| Current Year Earnings (25,224.93) |
|
| Retained Earnings 126,311.22 |
|
| Total Capital and Reserves 101,086.29 |
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Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre
CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166944
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION OF THE CHARITY’S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
SCOTT BROWNLOW, ACMA JANUARY 2026
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees 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 2025.
Responsibilities 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 examiner’s 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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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 27 Little Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7BH
Date: 11[th] January 2026
Profit and Loss
Charles Booth Centre
For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Profit and Loss Charles Booth Centre For the year ended 31 March 2025 |
|
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Turnover | |
| Allotment takings | 125.00 |
| Bar Card takings | 14,161.05 |
| Bar Cash takings | 4,520.41 |
| Donation Received | 10,730.65 |
| Equipment Hire | 550.44 |
| Event takings | 950.27 |
| Ground Rent for Scout Hut | 500.00 |
| Interest Income | 97.66 |
| Large event Hire | 5,245.00 |
| Office rent | 4,085.00 |
| One off Room/Hall Hire | 2,281.84 |
| Pre School | 14,485.00 |
| Regular Hall/Room Hire | 26,539.65 |
| Storage Hire | 730.00 |
| Total Turnover | 85,001.97 |
| Cost of Sales | |
| All Other Bar costs | 4.60 |
| Cost of Bar Stock - Alcohol | 7,641.70 |
| Cost of Bar Stock - Nuts/Crisps etc | 1,354.67 |
| Misc purchases | 121.90 |
| Staff pensions paid | 875.64 |
| Staff wages | 51,595.58 |
| Total Cost of Sales | 61,594.09 |
| Gross Profit | 23,407.88 |
| Administrative Costs | |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 2,358.00 |
| Bank Fees | 219.62 |
| Building Burglar Alarm System | 795.25 |
| Building improvements depr | 799.00 |
| Charitable and Political Donations | 153.00 |
| Cleaning & Office Supplies | 15,640.08 |
| Electric | 3,923.02 |
| Event Costs | 477.56 |
| Event expenses | 728.63 |
| Gas | 12,606.47 |
| Insurance | 2,583.86 |
| IT Software and Consumables | 475.67 |
| National Lottery spending | 66,153.20 |
| Payment of licences e.g. TV | 612.72 |
Profit and Loss Charles Booth Centre
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Profit and Loss
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery depreciation | 2,792.00 |
| Printing & Stationery | 700.13 |
| Rates | 1,704.42 |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 6,845.32 |
| Staff Training | 140.00 |
| Subscriptions | 340.20 |
| Telephone & Internet | 576.04 |
| Water Rates | 1,931.52 |
| Total Administrative Costs | 122,555.71 |
| Operating Profit | (99,147.83) |
| Other Income | |
| CBC free use 3rd party takings | 980.95 |
| Dividends received on investments | 2,750.96 |
| Event Income - Miscellaneous | 1,389.48 |
| Grants Received | 149.89 |
| Increase/decrease in investments | 2,498.42 |
| National Lottery Grant received | 66,153.20 |
| Total Other Income | 73,922.90 |
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | (25,224.93) |
| Profit after Taxation | (25,224.93) |
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Balance Sheet
Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025
| Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025 |
Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre As at 31 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| 31 MAR 2025 | |
| Fixed Assets | |
| Tangible Assets | |
| Building improvements 7,996.28 |
|
| Building improvements depreciation (1,598.28) |
|
| Less Accumulated Depreciation on Plant and Machinery (8,379.14) |
|
| Plant and Machinery 11,170.14 |
|
| Total Tangible Assets 9,189.00 |
|
| Total Fixed Assets 9,189.00 Current Assets |
|
| Cash at bank and in hand | |
| Business Bank instant account - CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE 351.85 |
|
| Petty Cash 1,106.35 |
|
| Treasurers account - CHARLES BOOTH CENTRE 1,057.24 |
|
| Total Cash at bank and in hand 2,515.44 |
|
| Accounts Receivable 4,654.00 |
|
| Investment COIF - 128490002B 89,259.94 |
|
| Total Current Assets 96,429.38 Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year |
|
| Accruals 3,902.00 |
|
| PAYE/NI Payable 259.82 |
|
| Pensions Payable 170.27 |
|
| Returnable deposit received 200.00 |
|
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4,532.09 |
|
| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 91,897.29 |
|
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities 101,086.29 |
|
| Net Assets 101,086.29 Capital and Reserves |
|
| Current Year Earnings (25,224.93) |
|
| Retained Earnings 126,311.22 |
|
| Total Capital and Reserves 101,086.29 |
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Balance Sheet Charles Booth Centre