CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1171899 Set out on pages 1 and2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the 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 (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Jennifer Davies Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCA Address: DJH Huddersfield Ltd Colne Road Huddersfield, HD1 3AG IER October 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018 CHARITY Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From 01 2024 To 31 03 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1171899 Charity's principal address 10 SCAPE VIEW GOLCAR HUDDERSFIELD Postcode HD7 4DH Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office {if any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Christopher Woodhead Chair Gordon Beever Craig Grimes Susan Cooke Margaret Fearnley William Best Lesley Warner Rachel Seymour Andrew Clark 08105124 to 3110312025 14108124 to 3110312025 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document leg trust deed. conslitulionl How the charity is constituted leg. Irusl, association, company) Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg appointed by, elected by) Appointed by Trustees Additional governance issues (Optional information> You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about". policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The objects of the CIO are (1) to further or benefit the residents of Slaithwaite and the surrounding area without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions in accordance with the protected characteristics defined by current legislation by associating together residents and 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 occu ation with Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012 the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. (2) in furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power to establish, secure, preserve and hold on trust the establishment of Slaithwaite Civic Hall as a community asset 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. (3) To promote the performing and visual arts for the public benefit. The Civic Hall is becoming a vibrant part of the community of Slaithwaite and the Colne Valley as usage of the building increases by a wide variety of groups and individuals. Long term tenant Experience Community continued its activities which include helping physically disabled people enjoy the benefits of outdoor and green spaces. EC offers a range of activities, from rambling and cycling to conservation and the arts. Wheelchair skills courses were also delivered. Performing arts activities increased with rehearsals and concerts by many groups including Slaithwaile Philharmonic Orchestra, Mikron Theatre, Colne Vally Male Voice Choir, &Piano music festival. Alongside this the main hall was used by other groups delivering fitness and wellbeing activities including dance groups, yoga classes, pilates classes and a weekly Youth Club. The Slaithwaite & District Horticultural and Allotments Society held the annual show in the main hall which was attended by many members of the local community. The hall also hosted the final event of the 2025 Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival, a vibrant celebration of community and creativity. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Music rehearsals are held regularly within the building. The hall is also used by members of the community for private parties and celebrations. One of the rooms has continued to be used as a vaccination centre for Slaithwaite and the wider community. The Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust continues to be managed by volunteers from the community. The office space in the building continues to be let and has provided funds which will be used towards refurbishment of the building. Refurbishment of part of the building continued this year with the completion of a Changing Places Room and the installation of new boilers. In making decisions the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance where that guidance is relevant. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR March 2012 You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012 Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Slaithwaite Civic Hall continues to be well used by a large section of the community of Slaithwaite and the surrounding area. Interest in the facilities and use of the building continues to increase. Key achievements during the year: Full letting of all available office space within the building Completion of Changing Places Room including improvements to external access areas Installation of new boilers in upgrade to heating system New tenants have established weekly Food Share Scheme to serve the community of Slaithwaite Increased lettings for performing arts including orchestras, choirs, theatre group and piano festival Increased lettings for wellbeing activities including food share, youth club, yoga classes, fitness and dance classes 100 club set up with monthly prize draw to raise funds towards building refurbishment The Trustees continued to meet regularly. Plans for refurbishment of the building remain in place and were reviewed regularly by the Trustees. TAR March 2012 Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The reserves held by the charity have 2 purposes.. 1. To hold sufficient capital in reserve to ensure the charity can always meet its financial obligations 2. To build up sufficient capital to carry out much needed improvements and refurbishment of the Civic Hall Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration 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 (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date TAR March 2012 Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust Charity number: 1171899 Section A- Receipts and payments account l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2024 Recelpts Grant income Long term hire Regular hire Private hire and functions Fundraising income Donations Bank interest 10.236 10,236 7,429 14,392 14,531 4,432 74,829 12,437 11,470 10,046 7,429 14,392 14,531 3,711 721 455 699 4,626 4,626 Total receipt5 44,689 10,957 55,646 109,935 Payments Heat and light Maintenance and cleaning Insurance Rates Fundraising expenses Sundry expenses 12,361 28,291 2,081 932 610 180 12,361 71,780 2,081 932 710 180 17,133 55,483 1,918 401 43,489 loo 180 Total payments 44,455 43,589 88,043 75,115 Net of recelpts/{payments) 234 32,632 -32,398 34,820 Cash funds at start of period 164,898 58,023 222,920 188,100 Cash funds at period end 165,132 25,391 190,523 222,920 Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust Charity number: 1171899 Section B - Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restrirted funds Total funds l. Cash funds Cash at bank Cash in hand 164,838 294 25,391 190,229 294 Total cash f unds 165,132 25,391 190,523 2. Investment assets Slaithwaite Civic Hall an asset to be maintained by Slaithwaite Civic Hall Trust for community use, transferred from Kirklees Council in March 2019. On behalf of the trustees: Christopher Woodhead- Chalr of trustees Date.. NOTES l The charity benefits f rom unpaid general volunteers helping out in various roles. This cost is not recognised in the accounts. 2 The charity rents space to a company in which another trustee is a director. This trustee is excluded f rom trustee decisions on rental rates agreed for this company.