The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Charity number 1174609
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 2 to 4 |
| Examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 to 11 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2025
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates
Position Dates Geoff Mitchell former Chair (to 31 March 2025) Judith Schofield Treasurer Sarah Grundy Secretary Carol Cole Susan Mitchell Marc Thomas Carolyn Watson Sophie McHale Andrew Pickles Jacqueline Potter Chair (from 1 April 2025) Katie Bates Graham Joyce Andrew Ball
Appointed 14 May 2024
Appointed 18 October 2024
Appointed 15 April 2025 Appointed 19 February 2025 Appointed 19 February 2025 Resigned 3 June 2025 Resigned 1 May 2025 Appointed 15 May 2024 Resigned 15 September 2024
Charity number
1174609
Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address Bankers
New Road Lloyds Bank Mytholmroyd Commercial Street West Yorkshire Halifax HX7 5DZ HX1 1BB
Independent examiner
Alan Dodd FCCA West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) foundation formed on 12 September 2017 and is governed by a constitution.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the trustees at a duly convened meeting.
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
The Objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit:
1) To further or benefit the residents of Mytholmroyd and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents, 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
2) To advance the education of the public in the history of The Station Building, Mytholmroyd.
The charity's main activities
To transform the station building at Mytholmroyd into space for local artists with a 'warm space' for community groups.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the advancement of education, culture and community development.
Achievements and performance
The Year ending 31 March 2025 started with the government Community Ownership Fund – success announced on 22[nd] March with a tight deadline to spend it – by 22 September 2025!
This might seem easy, but there were several areas that needed considering and action before any fundamental refurbishment could start.
The Lease: Following negotiation with the owners Network Rail and our solicitor, this was signed by the CIO trustees Susan and Geoff Mitchell on 25[th] January. A major achievement.
Second floor access: Fire regulations require emergency egress which had to be negotiated with the relevant railway authorities. The building owner Network Rail and the operation train platform by Northern Trains (leased from Network Rail) developed a safe, practical solution together with our architect Jacquie Milham (Architectonic Design Ltd).
Following a tender process, the construction contract was awarded to West End Joinery and Builders of Halifax.
The charity has had continued support from the local community, visitors to/from the trains together with the professionals on the railway and local contractors.
Clearly proud to be associated with the project that is moving towards successful conclusion after nearly 20 years planning and campaigning to save this very special building.
Throughout this traumatic period, Will Young, commercial surveyor of Network Rail has been very supportive of these initiatives.
Likewise, Tim Hedley-Jones from the Railway Heritage Trust and Gerry Firth of the Community Ownership Fund have provided invaluable support and advice.
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2025
Achievements and performance continued
Mark Coup the CEO of Welcome Independent Living kindly offered us accommodation at his property on New Road.
Without the professional help and advice from architect Jacquie Milham, this project would not have been as successful. We continue to be indebted to Jacquie for her leadership through the present project management stages.
During the year we agreed to seek new trustees with specific roles and responsibilities as determined by the Board eg recruitment and training, public relations and media etc and new recruits are making a positive contribution to progress.
Finally, our thanks to the many people who have supported us over the last 8 years or more.
Sympathy was expressed upon learning of the death of founder Trustee, Geoff Wood in September.
Special thanks go to the Trustees who have taken on specific areas/responsibilities especially Judith Scofield as Treasurer. She is renowned for her contribution to local and regional charity/community successful projects.
Likewise, the planned resignation of Chairman Geoff Mitchell at the year end on 31[st] March – coincided with the arrival of Jackie Potter with previous experience in the administration of community art groups.
The composition of the CIO Board gives great confidence that once the refurbishment is complete, the project is going to be a great Public Benefit to Mytholmroyd and region.
Financial review
The net income for the year was £256,774, including net income of £764 on unrestricted funds and net income of £256,010 on restricted funds after transfers.
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £2,677.
We do not currently have a formal reserves policy. All funds are held to achieve our objective of refurbishing the former station building at Mytholmroyd into a buoyant creative community hub.
Approved by the board of trustees on 11/11/2025
J Potter (Trustee)
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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
Since the CIO's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a fellow of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act.
I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a fellow of ACCA which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
- 3 the accounts do 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.
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.
Alan Dodd FCCA
17/12/2025
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Statement of Financial Activities
(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes 2025 Unrestricted funds £ Income from: Grants and donations (2) 1,148 Room hire - Total income 1,148 Expenditure on: Equipment and assets - Professional fees - Subscriptions - Insurance - Stationery - Maintenance - Event materials - Catering - Independent examination - Depreciation 395 Total expenditure 395 Net income / (expenditure) 753 Transfers between funds 11 Net movement in funds 764 Fund balances brought forward 3,099 Fund balances carried forward (3) 3,863 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 293,693 - 293,693 504 34,002 25 175 375 1,488 311 - 792 - 37,672 256,021 (11) 256,010 107,927 363,937 |
2025 Total funds £ 294,841 - 294,841 504 34,002 25 175 375 1,488 311 - 792 395 38,067 256,774 - 256,774 111,026 367,800 |
Restated 2024 Total funds £ 5,147 50 5,197 1,575 528 673 14 267 133 472 14 - 395 4,071 1,126 - 1,126 109,900 111,026 |
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All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
| Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 Unrestricted £ Fixed assets Tangible assets (4) 1,186 Total fixed assets 1,186 Current assets Debtors and prepayments (5) - Cash at bank and in hand (6) 2,677 Total current assets 2,677 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (7) - Total current liabilities - Net current assets / (liabilities) 2,677 Net assets 3,863 Funds Unrestricted funds 3,863 Restricted funds - Total funds 3,863 |
2025 Restricted £ - - 161 364,568 364,729 792 792 363,937 363,937 - 363,937 363,937 |
2025 Total £ 1,186 1,186 161 367,245 367,406 792 792 366,614 367,800 3,863 363,937 367,800 |
Restated 2024 Total £ 1,581 1,581 160 109,813 109,973 528 528 109,445 111,026 3,099 107,927 111,026 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 11/11/2025
J Potter (Trustee)
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Notes to the accounts
The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The previous year's accounts were prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis. In order to satisfy the requirements of the Charities SORP, which requires charities with gross income over £250,000 to prepare their accounts on the accruals basis, the 2025 accounts are prepared on the accruals basis.
The 2024 accounts have accordingly been restated: unrestricted funds have increased by £1,581 and restricted funds reduced by £368, due to the recognition of £1,581 fixed assets, £160 debtors and £528 creditors at 31 March 2024. No other changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Going concern
The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Expenditure and liabilities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Equipment: over 5 years
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2 Grants and donations Calderdale MBC Community Rail Network Community Ownership Fund Northern Trains Other donations 3 Restricted funds Arriva Northern Trains Admin Northern Trains Open Studios Community Ownership Fund Calderdale MBC |
Balance b/f £ 10,487 96,614 826 - - 107,927 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ - 1,000 - - 148 1,148 Incoming £ - - - 293,193 500 293,693 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 500 - 293,193 - - 293,693 Outgoing £ 10,306 1,367 815 25,184 - 37,672 |
2025 Total funds £ 500 1,000 293,193 - 148 294,841 Transfers £ - - (11) - - (11) |
2024 Total funds £ - - - 4,990 157 5,147 Balance c/f £ 181 95,247 - 268,009 500 363,937 |
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Fund name Arriva
Northern Trains Admin
Northern Trains Open Studios
Community Ownership Fund
Calderdale MBC
Purpose of restriction
To facilitate preliminary surveys, consultation and fees for the refurbishment of the station building. To fundraise to ensure the fitting out and use for the community of the station building.
To raise the profile of the station building with various community exhibitions. The unspent balance was transferred to unrestricted reserves. Funding from the Community Ownership Fund through the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in order to transform the old station building into a creative centre for the local community. To fund public meetings for local residents to inform them of current developments.
| Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 |
£ 1,976 - 1,976 395 395 790 1,186 1,581 Equipment |
Total £ 1,976 - 1,976 395 395 790 1,186 1,581 |
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4 Tangible assets
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 5 Debtors and prepayments Prepayments 6 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank 7 Creditors and accruals Accruals |
2025 £ 161 161 2025 £ 367,245 367,245 2025 £ 792 792 |
2024 £ 160 160 2024 £ 109,813 109,813 2024 £ 528 528 |
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8 Related party transactions
Donations from trustees and related parties
The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £nil (2024: £15).
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
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The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £ Income Grants and donations 1,148 147 Room hire - 50 Total income 1,148 197 Expenditure Equipment and assets - - Professional fees - - Subscriptions - - Insurance - - Stationery - - Maintenance - - Event materials - - Catering - - Independent examination - - Depreciation 395 395 Total expenditure 395 395 Net income / (expenditure) 753 (198) Transfers between funds 11 1,976 Net movement in funds 764 1,778 Fund balances brought forward 3,099 1,321 Fund balances carried forward 3,863 3,099 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 293,693 - 293,693 504 34,002 25 175 375 1,488 311 - 792 - 37,672 256,021 (11) 256,010 107,927 363,937 |
2024 Restricted funds £ 5,000 - 5,000 1,575 528 673 14 267 133 472 14 - - 3,676 1,324 (1,976) (652) 108,579 107,927 |
2025 Total funds £ 294,841 - 294,841 504 34,002 25 175 375 1,488 311 - 792 395 38,067 256,774 - 256,774 111,026 367,800 |
2024 Total funds £ 5,147 50 5,197 1,575 528 673 14 267 133 472 14 - 395 4,071 1,126 - 1,126 109,900 111,026 |
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