The Wilson Centre (Long Newton) Secretary’s Report to the Trustees for the AGM 2025 28[th ] May, 2025
The Charity Trustees of the Wilson Centre CIO (hereinafter referred to as the Wilson Centre Management Team, WCMT) constitutionally comprises up to 12 members; of whom two are St. Mary’s PCC representatives and the remainder are elected members. There is also scope to co-opt. The Trustees & Cooptees for the AGM’s 2024-25 reporting year were:
Danny Braun (co-optee) Ian Downing Steven Firth (Chairman) Brian Gregory (Secretary) Julie Higgins Sarah Martin (Co-optee)[1] Julie Norman (Co-optee) Kelly Peare (Co-optee) Heather Sadd (Treasurer) Hira & Rashpal Singh (Co-optees) George Stewart (Co-optee) Janet Stewart (Co-optee) Barry Thompson (Vice Chairman)[2] Brian Wake
Subject to mutual assent, Co-optees may convert to Trustees (at the next AGM) and/ or be additionally recruited in due course to ensure future maintenance of Team size.
The WCMT met six times in 2024-25. The management & maintenance of the Centre remains under constant review by the WCMT: the four-person ‘Progress Group’ continued to liaise on an ad hoc basis in intervening months (with other Team members co-opted from time-to-time as appropriate). Recruitment of additional Trustees remains a top priority.
The WCMT has in place all requisite policies to ensure that good Centre management occurs; as mandated under the requirements of our Hallmark Level 2 award gained in 2014. The Committee continues to work towards accreditation to Level Three. Annual Returns continue to be submitted under our CIO status, as required by the Charities Commission.
The Centre remains a member of both Tees Valley Rural Action (previously Tees Valley Rural Community Council) & Tees Valley Village Halls Network. Team members attended meetings of these bodies as appropriate; helping keep the WCMT up-to-date with both legislation and current issues affecting village halls.
During the '24-'25 financial year, wear-and -tear and weather degradation necessitated kitchen area flat roof replacement and exterior brickwork repairs (water ingress prevention), centre deep-clean & ground-source heating system service.
The Centre was well-patronised in 2024-5. Exercise/ yoga etc & Saturday dance classes continued. Two Disco Events were successfully trialled by Sarah Martin & Julie Martin. Very successful September Little BIG Breakfast, October Hallowe'en 'Spooktacular' , & December Christmas Tree Lighting & Sleeping Beauty & The Beast ( Pantomime) events were staged; along with others including a July MOR-Ukes Charity Concert, Rural Arts-subsidised November 'The Plot Thickens' theatre night & a February Little BIG Breakfast. were staged.
None of the events that took place would have been possible without the dedicated hard work of our caretakers, Paul Boardman (who is also Centre Supervisor) & Kerry Weir, who ensure the presentation of the Wilson in its best light whether for private bookings, classes or business meetings.
The WCMT welcomes feedback from users of the Centre and the community. Other village businesses and organisations are kept informed of the dates of planned WCMC events to minimise the risk of diary clashes.
1Sarah Martin & 2Barry Thompson respectively retired in late early 2025/ late 2024 respectively due to moves to properties outside the village. Brian Gregory. Secretary, May 2025.
Secretary's Report 2025
The Wilson Centre (Long Newton l Reg istered Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1167078 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (For the year ending 31st March 20251 202312024 Unrestricted 202312024 Restricted 202412025 Unrestricted 202412025 Restricted INCOME Grant Income Big Lottery Fund Voluntary I ncome Donations lincluding Gift Aid) 2984 2984 1936 1936 Activities for generating funds Fundraising Events Other activities for generating fundslphotocopierl 4764 2672 4764 2672 Investment Income Hall Hire and Rental Bank I nterest 16189 843 17032 17888 962 18850 24780 TOTAL INCOME 23458 EXPENSES Cost of Charitable Activities Fundraising Costs Photocopying 3607 1477 3607 1477 Governance Costs Professional Accountancy Fees Legal and Other Professional Fees Support Costs Rates1 Water Office Expenses Repairs and Maintenance Storage Lighting and Heating Insurance Rent Sundries Publications Depreciation of Fixed Assets Wages 693 1521 4355 663 2065 959 3781 1005 600 10 72 1413 9093 22543 4141 1055 600 73 282 1218 10463 21519 13397 13397 13397 13397 261S0 13397 TOTAL EXPENSES 22996 13397 TRANSFER TO RESERVES - MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 462 56633 87485 TOTAL FUf4DS BROLGHT FORWARD AT A PRIL 2024 - 55263 74088 55263 74088 TOTAL FUF4DS BROUGHT FORWARD AT MARCH 31 ST 202$ 55725 60691
The Wilson Centre (Long Newtoni - Reglstered Charltable Incorporated Organisatlon No. 1167078 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 202312024 Unrestiicted Restrictèd 75923 3522 202412025 Unre8trlcted Restricted 62190 2642 Fixed Assets Leasehold Buildings Fix1ures and Fittings 79445 64832 Current Assets Other Debtors Prepayments 519 686 519 686 44598 4530 8ank Reserve A¢¢ount Current Account Cash In hand Idilference beeen bankings and ¢a8F)book I 45997 4819 82 49128 $0898 TOTAL ASSETS Creditors Amounts due within 1 year Accruals and Delerred Income 294 TOTAL LIA81LITIES NET CURRENT ASSETS FUNDS Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds 74060 54738 60691 55725 16416 Signed Date W S Firth. D1rector
John Bradbury 4 Vane Court Long Naprton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1PB 17th October 2025 The Secretary. The vlsOn Centre (Long NrtOn). % 9 Rectory Lane, Long Newton, Stockton on Tees TS21 1 PH Dear Brian, Re: The Wilson Centre (Long Newt¢M) Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2025 I have examined the Wlson Centre Accounts for the period 1st April 2024 to 31 st March 2025. The above accounts are prepared and presented in an appropriate and pr¢)fessional manner, supported by additional relevant Bank Statement infomation for the Centre. I confirm that in my opinion these accounts represent a true and fair record of the financial affairs of the Wlson Centre over the above accounting period. Yours sincerely,