## Maidenhead Community Centre Trustees’ Annual Re ort p For the year ended 31 December 2022 ## **Introduction** The charity was formed to benefit the residents of Maidenhead and surrounding communities by maintaining and managing a community centre in Maidenhead to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents; and to promote use of the centre as a community facility and resource in Maidenhead and surrounding communities. ## **Objectives and activities Summary of the objectives of the charity (as set out in its constitution):** To further or benefit the residents of Maidenhead and surrounding communities, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: To establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. Page 1 ## **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objectives** The charity maintains and manages a large community centre in Maidenhead at 4 Marlow Road. The centre is available for community activities such as dance, yoga, painting, martial arts, religious groups, and a visiting chiropodist. It is also home to a Community Café, targeted at the elderly among others, and it has been used for charity fund-raising events. The trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance. They consider that the provision of the halls, a cafe area with professional kitchen, and other rooms within the building, to local organisations and members of the public, fulfils an important public benefit. The level of fees charged is kept at as reasonable level as possible to provide the maximum community benefit and participation among all sectors of the population, while ensuring the long-term viability of the hall is also considered through adequate expenditure on investment and maintenance. As the only community centre in central Maidenhead, it offers a unique benefit to the community, and especially those of impaired mobility in the high-density central areas who would struggle to travel to an out-of-town centre. ## **Achievements and Performance** ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** In 2022, our sixth year of operation, we have: 1. Continued to carry out extensive and expensive remediations from the backlog of work we inherited at the new building. 2. Steadily increased utilisation of spaces at the centre. 3. Increased the number and diversity of activities on offer. Page 2 ## **Financial Review** The majority of the charity’s income comes from fees charged to hirers of the facilities. These totalled £72,771 for the year, improving on 2021’s total of £26,220. The charity also received donations of £9,396, making its total income for the year £82,117. The operating expenses were £71,748, being largely utility costs, and significant investment in repairs and maintenance. There was a surplus for the year of £2,172. Remaining cash funds of £4,963 were held in the bank account as at 31 December 2022. ## **Reserves Policy** While the charity is run on a not-for-profit basis, we need to retain some funds in case of a sudden or sustained drop in income, so that we can continue to pay for the utility expenses and general upkeep of the centre. The trustees plan to build up reserves until our total target of £15,000 is met. The reserves policy will be reviewed and updated by the trustees as required, and at least annually. However, for 2022, we were again prevented from building up reserves by coronavirus, and the backlog of vital repairs and remediations in our new building. All of our current reserves of £4,963 are unrestricted and can be spent at the discretion of the trustees. ## **Structure, governance and management** The charity was constituted, and registered with the Charity Commission, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 3rd January 2017. In accordance with the charity’s constitution, the power to appoint new trustees lies with the existing trustees, by means of a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting. The charity will be seeking new trustees through an open and fair recruitment process. When formally appointed new trustees will be provided with appropriate induction and training for their role. Page 3 ## **Reference and administration details** **Charity name** Maidenhead Community Centre **Registered charity number** 1170937 **Charity’s operating address** Maidenhead Community Centre 4 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1HY **Charity’s registered office** 11 Oldershaw Mews, Maidenhead, SL6 5HB ## **Charity’s registered office** ## **Names of the charity trustees:** Jack Douglas Dean Yorke (resigned 01.01.23) Simon Chan Hugh Evans (appointed 01.01.23) Jack Douglas (appointed 01.01.23) **Bankers** HSBC, 1 Corn Market, High Wycombe HP11 2AY **Independent Examiner** Alison Julia Gambold **,** FCCA, CTA, TEP Valley View, Newbury Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7EE The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees: Full name: Jack Douglas Date: 2nd September 2023 ## **https://maidenheadcentre.org.uk** 01628 203400 **Hire:** Book our hall for community classes and activities. Our smaller rooms are ideal for small classes or meetings. Please visit our website for availability and prices. **Donations:** Donations are gratefully accepted, either via our website or sent to the registered address above. **Volunteers:** We are always looking for new volunteers. Everyone has something to give. Please telephone to discuss the opportunities available. 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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). I report in resFect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wrth the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no GOn￿mS and have come across no other matters in connection wrf(h the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Ip 2Gi Name: ALISON JULIA GAMBOLD Relevant professional , FCCA qualification(sl or body (if any): Address: River Thames Acwuntancy Ltd Valley View, Newbury Road. Great Shefford. Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 7EE Page 5