Charity Registration Number : 1167326
ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
A CHARITABLE UN-INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Trustees | Mrs Jennifer Felix |
|---|---|
| Mrs Marguerita Gloria Alexander | |
| Mr Stephen Eusell | |
| Ms Jasmine Eusell | |
| Mr Terence Curtis | |
| Ms Shelia Vaughan | |
| Ms Paulette Walker | |
| Charity Number | 1167326 |
| Registered Ofce | ABBOTS PARK |
| UPPER TULSE HILL | |
| LONDON | |
| SW2 3QB | |
| Bankers | BARCLAYS BANK |
| LEICESTER | |
| LE87 2BB | |
| Independent Examiner | Tandem Business Solutions Ltd |
| 86-90 PAUL STREET | |
| LONDON | |
| EC2A 4NE |
ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees' Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The trustees are pleased to present their report for the year ended 31st March 2025 for the charity, St Martin`s Community Centre with charity number 1167326.
The Trustees of the charity are: Mrs Jennifer Felix Mrs Marguerita Gloria Alexander Ms. Paulette Walker Mr. Stephen Eusell Ms. Shelia Vaughan Mr. Terence Curtis Ms. Jasmine Eusell
The principal address of the charity is: Abbots Park Upper Tulse Hill London, SW2 3QB
STRUCTURE,GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity governing document is a declaration of trust that was executed 29th May 2002. The Charity is governed by a board on which the trustees are represented.
It meets regularly to review, plan activities and monitor the financial position. They are supported by a management committee.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Charity objectives is to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of St Martin`s Estate and the surrounding area(together called the area of benefit)by the relief of poverty,
distress and sickness, the furtherance of health, the advancement of education and the provision of recreation and leisure time facilities in the interest of social welfare and
with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
ACIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The community centre continues to be widely utilized by the community and neighbouring residents. The community centre hires out the the main hall which accommodates up
to 100 people, two meeting rooms for training and courses, a multi-purpose creche room. It also has two fully equipped kitchens, two storage rooms for equipment and a large garden to the side of the building.
The current service users of the St Martin`s Community Centre are as follows:
Young at Heart 65+ Group Young at Heart ( Exercise) Lambeth Islamic Centre St. Martins Shed Finding Your Feet- Stay and Play Lighthouse Chapel International Fresh Visions ( Youth Club) ( Term time only)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The income of the charity is above £86,000 . This is a good amount for this year of the charity as the costs have been well managed over this period.
The organization is still in a good position to manage its costs. The funds have been used in maintaining the centre premises, employing staff to manage the running of the centre and
enable the users in a comfortable and safe environment whilst using the facilities.
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The charity plans to maximise the use of the centre in its services to the community. They plan to continue maintaining the upkeep of the building to keep a safe and clean environment
with up to date facilities. The present independent examiner supports the financial operations by making it more effective.
RESERVE POLICY
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the charity at about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover any
emergency expenditures that may arise from time to time. The charity will seek to maintain this level throughout the year.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The charity have assessed all the major risks to which the charity is exposed to, in particular those related to operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of the church.
They are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed. Prepare financial statements on an ongoing basis.
They are responsible for keeping proper records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finances of St Martins Community centre at any time and to ensure that such accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of St Martins Community Centre and to take reasonable steps to detect fraud or other irregularities>
Approved by the Trustees on:
Signed on their behalf:
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Jennifer Felix,Mrs Marguerita Gloria Alexander,Mr Stephen Eusell,Ms Jasmine Eusell,Mr Terence Curtis,Ms Shelia Vaughan,Ms Paulette Walker Trustees
Date : 19 January 2026
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ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of St Martin`s Community Centre
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which consists of the statement of financial activities,balance sheet and the related notes
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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
The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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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.
Name: Stewart Brown
for and on behalf of Tandem Business Solutions Ltd
Date: 20 November 2025
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ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Income and endowments from: Charitable activities 2 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 109,685.23 109,685.23 127,839.09 127,839.09 (18,153.86) (18,153.86) 27,252.00 9,098.14 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 109,685.23 109,685.23 127,839.09 127,839.09 (18,153.86) (18,153.86) 27,252.00 9,098.14 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 107,856.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107,856.00 | |||
| 114,396.00 | |||
| 114,396.00 | |||
| (6,540.00) | |||
| (6,540.00) 33,792.00 |
|||
| 27,252.00 |
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ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Recommended categories by activity Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 4 Total fxed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 5 Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 7 Restricted funds 7 Endowment funds 7 Total funds |
Total Funds 2025 £ 2,559.00 2,559.00 7,019.14 7,019.14 480.00 6,539.14 9,098.14 9,098.14 - - 9,098.14 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 3,199.00 3,199.00 24,552.00 24,552.00 499.00 24,053.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 27,252.00 | ||
| 27,252.00 - - |
||
| 27,252.00 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 19 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs Jennifer Felix,Mrs Marguerita Gloria Alexander,Mr Stephen Eusell,Ms Jasmine Eusell,Mr Terence Curtis,Ms Shelia Vaughan,Ms Paulette Walker Trustees
Date : 19 January 2026
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ST MARTIN`S COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
1.2 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
1.3 Accounting Policies
These accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction values
otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
The Statement Of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16th July 2014.
1.1 Going Concern: The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.
1.2 The accounts present a true and fair view and no change has been made to the accounting policies adopted. 1.3 No changes to the accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
1.4 No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
The charity becomes entitled to resources.
It is more likely than not the trustees will receive the resources. The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants & Donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met: ( 5.10 to 512 FRS102 SORP)
Tax reclaim on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in the income where there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid amount recovered on
a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated i addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or
the terms of appeal have specified otherwise.
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1.4 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability Recognition.
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Grants and Support Costs
Support costs have been allocated between the governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all cots involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
1.5 ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity.
They are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year. They are valued at cost. The depreciation is calculated at 20% reducing balance method.
Debtors.
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash.
2. Income from Charitable Activities
| Analysis Income Total |
Unrestricted funds £ 109,685.23 109,685.23 |
Total funds 2025 £ 109,685.23 109,685.23 |
Total funds 2024 £ 107,856.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107,856.00 |
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3. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Analysis Volunteer Expenses Charity management & administration Rates Stationary/Equipment Insurance Light & Heat Professional Fees PAYE Telephone Wages & Salaries Advert & Publicity Depreciation Repairs & Maintenance Waste Services Cleaning Supplies Pension Accounting Services Event Costs Caretaker Costs Bank Charges Other Refund Deposits Website Admin Support Total |
Unrestricted funds £ 577.00 1,263.00 1,256.19 2,064.09 710.17 12,563.06 - 8,967.88 1,406.82 52,937.87 - 640.00 1,010.00 2,648.08 2,097.28 3,324.71 854.60 6,268.86 7,112.12 - - 15,266.50 5,107.08 1,763.78 127,839.09 |
Total funds 2025 £ 577.00 1,263.00 1,256.19 2,064.09 710.17 12,563.06 - 8,967.88 1,406.82 52,937.87 - 640.00 1,010.00 2,648.08 2,097.28 3,324.71 854.60 6,268.86 7,112.12 - - 15,266.50 5,107.08 1,763.78 127,839.09 |
Total funds 2024 £ - - 827.00 2,780.00 - 14,834.00 2,661.00 7,019.00 1,071.00 52,067.00 495.00 799.00 5,057.00 2,495.00 1,572.00 2,265.00 499.00 1,221.00 6,913.00 25.00 11,796.00 - - - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114,396.00 |
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4. Tangible Fixed Assets
| 4.1 Cost or valuation At 01 April 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 31 March 2025 4.2 Depreciation and impairments At 01 April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals Revaluations Transfers At 31 March 2025 4.3 Net book value At 01 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 5. Cash at bank and in hand Total funds 2025 £ Cash at bank and in hand 7,019.14 Total 7,019.14 6. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Total funds 2025 £ Trade creditors 480.00 Total 480.00 |
Fixed Assets - Tangibles - Tangible Fixed Assets £ 2,559.00 - - - - 2,559.00 - - - - - - 2,559.00 2,559.00 Total funds 2024 £ 24,552.00 |
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|---|---|---|
| 24,552.00 | ||
| Total funds 2024 £ 499.00 |
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| 499.00 |
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7. Charity funds
7.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
| Fund names Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 27,252.00 109,685.23 127,839.09 - - 9,098.14 7.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period Fund names Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 33,792.00 107,856.00 114,396.00 - - 27,252.00 8. Fixed Assets Fixed Assets Cost / £ Equipment Fix & Fittings Total At 01/04/24 4527 3258 7785 Additions At 31/03/25 4527 3258 7785 Depreciation At 01/04/24 2578 2008 4586 Charge for the year 390 250 640 At 31/03/25 2968 2258 5226 NBV 31/03 1559 1000 2559 NBV 01/04/ 1949 1250 3199 |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses Fund balances carried forward £ £ £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,252.00 109,685.23 127,839.09 - |
- | 9,098.14 | ||||
| 33,792.00 | 107,856.00 114,396.00 - |
- | 27,252.00 | |||
| Equipment 4527 4527 2578 390 2968 1559 1949 |
Fix & Fittings 3258 3258 2008 250 2258 1000 1250 |
Total 7785 7785 4586 640 5226 2559 3199 |
9. Trustee Remuneration
There were 4 employees during the financial year. Trustee Donna Oates was paid £30419 for services rendered as a Co-ordinator for the charity 10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025/£ Accounting Services 480
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