BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY CENTRES CIO ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2025 REGISTEReD CHARITY NO. 1173860
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ending 31" March 2025 Referenc8 and Administration Details Charity Name Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Charity Number 1173860 Company Number CE011342 Charity Address The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM23 2ND The Trustees managing the charity were as follows; Mrs Y Akande Mrs E Bromley Mr M Burlison (Appointed 29th March 2025) Mrs G Forrest (Removed 7" November 2024) Mr M Knowles Mr D Roque (Appointed 8th May 2025) Mr S Segal Mrs K Wood Mr J 111e Structure, Governance and Management The Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO is governed by a Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees and the trustees are appointed as follows.. i) Between three and 1ve trustees appointed by charity trustees ii) Between zero and three trustees nominated by Bishop's Stortford Town Council The Trustees administer the charity and meet quarterly. ObJe¢tlves and Activities The objects of the CIO are to promote the benefit of the inhabitsnts of Bishop's Storfford and the surrounding area without distinction of Sex or of political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time o¢¢upation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabrtants and in particular to manage and run community centres and facilities in furtherance of these objects. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Achievements and Perforniance This is detailed in the attached report by the Chairman of the CIO. Financial Reviow Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO takes a flexible approach to reserves and does not assign a set amount that must always be held in general reserve. Funds held in an earmarked reserve will only be used for the purpose of the earmarked reserve. Reserves are held in instsnt access and notice accounts in order to fund day to day operation and maximise interest received. No funds are in deficit and amounts Can be found under Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Page2of5
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO I report on the accounts of the CIO (Charity No. 1173860) for the year ending 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 and 5. Respective responsibilities of Trustee and Examlner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to-. examine the accounts under section 145 ofthe Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission {under se¢tion 145{5){b) of the Charities Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Roport My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts present with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees conmIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independont Examiners Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the a¢UntIng records I have come across no other matters in connedion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Dated 0110812025 Print Name Martin Brooks Address Gold Stag Accounts Ltd Suite 1 The Courtyard The Old Monastery Windhill Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2ND Page3of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Receipts and Payments For the Year Ending 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Restricted Unrestrided Total Funds Total Funds Fund Fund Receipts Lettings Flat Rent Revenue Grants Received Miscellaneous Income Interest Received 136,374 9,600 136,374 9,600 3,000 565 5.450 121,511 9,600 3,000 565 5.450 4.488 Total Receipts 3,000 151,989 154,989 135.599 Payments Rates Water and Sewerage Gas Electricity Insurance Cleaning Costs Cleaning Materials ndow Cleaning Building Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Equipment Outsourced Grounds Maintenance General Refuse Collection Caretaking Telephone Bank Charges Accounting SupportlAdministration Professional Fees Licences other Supplies & Services 4,246 3,162 11,452 1,839 46,504 117 1,281 28,512 688 445 1,224 3,864 8,668 951 274 27,497 84 1,458 4,246 3,162 11,452 1,839 46,504 117 1,281 28,512 688 445 1,224 3,864 8,668 951 274 27,497 1,881 10,551 14,471 3,250 37,695 1,040 29,242 1,061 260 3,679 14,021 1.215 281 25,867 2.642 1,374 1,458 Totsl Payments 142,266 142,266 148,530 Net Rec8iptsl{Payments) 3,000 9,723 12,723 (12,931 > Transfer Between Funds Cash Funds from Last Year End 115,034 115,034 127,965 Cash Funds this Year End 124757 127 757 115.034 Page4of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Statsment of Assets and Liabilities For the Year Ending 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds Fund Fund Cash Funds Lloyd$ Current Account Lloyds Call Account Lloyds Treasury Account UTB Notice Ac¢ount 23,015 14 24,751 76,977 23,015 14 27,751 76,977 20,280 14 21,569 73.171 3,000 3,000 124,757 127,757 115,034 other Monetary Assets Monies Due to Charity at 31103 12,446 12,446 12,672 Liabilitles Monies Owed by Charity at 31103 3,000 14,585 17.585 12,809 Investment Assets None Approved for and on Behalf o all the Trustees Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO on behalf of Signed Dated Print Name Signed Dated Print Name Page5of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centre CIO Chaimlans AGM Report Overview We have seen a continued increase in hirer numbers, encompassing both regular bookings and private party events. This positive trend demonstrates growing community engagement and a sustained interest in the facilities at all of our Community Centres. Maintenance and Improvements. Havers Extensive roof and gutter clean New metal fence fitted along car park Pine trees cut down and removed from garden Bishops Park Roof repair St Michaels New Boiler installed 4 Wall gully and guttering cleared due to leaking roof. three toilets in the Ladies, and one toilet in the Gents were replaced These improvements form part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a high standard of facilities for all users. Looking ahead, a significant programme of remedial work is scheduled to commen in April 2026. These necessary improvements will be incorporated into the forthcoming budget. Financial Summary As detailed in the accounts, income for the year amounted to £154,989. with total expenditure of £142,266, resulting in a surplus of £12,723. Consequently, cash funds at year-end stood at £127,757. I would like to thank my fellow Trustees and Bishop's Stortford Town Council colleagues for their continued help and support in making the Centres run smoothly. John Vvyllie Chairman 3111125