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.
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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 con￿mIng 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
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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
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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
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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
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