Stobhill Link Managed by.. Northumberland Community Enterprise Limited Trustees Annual Report and Accounts April 2024-March 2025 Registered Off ice: 37 Shields Road Morpeth Northumberland NE612PA The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Northumberland Community Enterprise Limited for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectives and Activities Northumberland Community Enterprise Limited (NCEL) exists to improve the quality of Life of people experiencing disadvantage across South East Northumberland, with a primaryfocus on the Stobhill area of Morpeth. The communities served experience persistent chaLlenges linked to deprivation, including low income, poor heaLth outcomes. unempLoyment, food insecurity and social isoLation. Operatingfrom its community hub, known locaLlyas The StobhiLI Link, NCEL delivers accessible, community-led services for peopLe of all ages. Activities aim to relieve financial hardship. promote social inclusion, improve health and wellbeing, support people into employment and deveLop individual and community capacity. In planning activities during the year. the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and have ensured that services are avaiLabLe to those who seek support. Publlc Benefit The trustees confirm thatthey have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charitycommission's guidance on public benefit when exercising powers or duties relevant to the charity's purposes.
Achievements and Performance During 2024-2025, demand for NCEL'S services remained consistently high, reflecting the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis. The charity continued to prioritise the deliveryof core services while respondingflexibly to emerging needs within the community. Work throughout the year focused on early intervention and practical support, addressingfood and fuel poverty, low household income, unemployment, mental health challenges and social isolation. Strong partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary organisations and faith groups enabled effective referrals, safeguarding responses and improved outcomes for beneficiaries. Community Food and Food Waste Reduction NCEL continued to operate its communityfridge modeL in partnership with Northumberland County Council, Fareshare, The Bread and ButterThing and Localfood distributors. The service promotes dignity, choice and sustainability, reducing reliance on crisis food provision while supporting long-term access to nutritious food. Emergencyfoodbank referrals remain avaiLabLe where required; however, reliance on external foodbanks has reduced due to the avaiLabiLity of local, preventative solutions. The programme continues to divert significant quantities of surplus food from landfill, contributing to environmental sustainability. Lunch Club and Social Support The Lunch Club remains a core preventative seniice, providing nutritious meals alongside social contact, advice and safeguarding support. Delivered by a committed team of volunteers, the Lunch Club acts as an early-intervention point for identifying hardship, deteriorating health and social isolation. Throughout the year, staff and volunteers supported individuaLs to access health services, benefits advice, housing support and adult sociaL care, with several safeguarding concerns successfully addressed. Free School Uniform Bank NCEL continues to operate a well-established school uniform bank as part of NorthumberLand County Council's regional network. The service supports families facing financial pressure whiLe reducingtextile waste. Demand remained high throughout the year, reflecting continued financial strain on households.
Paint Recycling Programme Through its partnership with Community RePaint, NCEL redistributed surplus household paint at Low cost, prioritising low-income households, voluntary organisations and social care services. This programme supports environmental objectives while enabling households to maintain and improve their homes affordably. Volunteering and Pre-Employment Support Volunteering remains centralto NCEL'S delivery model. Opportunities are offered across alL projects, supported bytailored input includingwork experience, references. CV support and interview preparation. Several volunteers progressed into employment, training or education duringthe year. Hardship and Crisis Support Working in colLaboration with NorthumberLand County Council's Communities Together Hubs, NCEL provided targeted hardship support to individuals and families experiencingfinancial crisis. Support incLuded identifying grant opportunities, access to essential househoLd items and referrals to specialist services including mentaL heaLth, domestic abuse and recovery services. Community Garden, Allotments and Social Groups The StobhiLI Community Garden, Gardening Club and community allotments in Morpeth and BedLington continued to provide inclusive spaces for wellbeing, Learning and social connection. Weekly social groups, including the cuppa club, remained an important gateway into wider support services. Financial Review Total income for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £79,25112024: £70,689). Total expenditure amounted to £82,963 (2024: £76,486}, resulting in a net deficit of £3.712 {2024: deficit £5,797). At 31 March 2025, total funds carried forward were £10,45712024: £14,159), comprising: Unrestricted funds: £6,543 Restricted funds: £3,914
The trustees consider the charityto be a going concern and remain confident thatthe charity is able to meet its obligations as theyfalL due. Reserves Policy The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves at a LeveL sufficient to support continuity of services and manage financial risk. Reserves are reviewed regularLy in light of forecast expenditure and funding commitments. Structure, Governance and Management Northumberland Community Enterprise Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The trustees are responsible for strategic direction, governance, financial oversight and risk management. Day-to-day operations are delegated to the Managing Director, supported by staff and volunteers. Trustees meet bi-monthLy and receive regular financial and operational reports. Trustees The trustees serving during the year were: David Weatherhead- Chair Ann Purvis- Secretary DerekThompson John Beynon (Northumberland County Council) Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparingthe trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Page 1 of 12 Registered number 6537591 Charity number 1174831 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Reports and Accounts 31st March 2025
Page 2 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Report and Accounts as at 31 March 2025 Contents Page Company information Contents Company information Directors. report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts Notes to the accoLJnts continued Notes to the accounts continued Profit and loss account Detailed profit and loss Grants and donations received 10 12
Page 3 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Company Infom)atlon At 31st March 2025 Directors J Beyon M Haswell A Purvis D Thompson D Weatherhead Reglstered office 37 Shields Road Stobhill Morpeth Northumberland NE612SA Registered number 6537591 Charity number 1174831
Page 4 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Registered number: Charity number Directors. report For the year ended 31st March 1925 6537591 1174831 The directors present their port and accounts for the year ended 31st March 1925 Principal activities The company's principal activity during the year continued to be that of an enterprise concern. The main aim of the company is to improve the life style of the disabled and disadvantaged people living in the area. Directors The following persons served as directors during the year.. J Beyon M Haswell A Purvis D Thompson D Weatherhead Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. this report was approved by the board 17.12.2025 D Weatherhead Director
Page5of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd ststement of financial activities For the year ended 31st March 1925 2025 2024 Incoming resources 79,251 70,689 79,251 70,689 Resources expended -82,963 -76,486 Net incoming resources before transfers -3,712 -5.797 Adjustments 10 Profit or loss for the financial -3,702 -5,797 Totsl funds bd 14.159 19,956 10,457 14.159
Page 6 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Balance sheet at 31st March 1925 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 8,132 11.006 Current assets Debtors Others Cash at bank and in hand 2,435 642 3,676 317 1,622 10,898 6,753 12,837 Total current assets; 14.885 23.843 Current liabilities Creditors= amount falling due within one year 477 -2,317 Loan -PSA -1,223 -2,243 Other creditors -2,728 -4,428 -5.124 -9,684 Total assets less current liabilties 10,457 14,159 Net assets 10,457 14,159 Capital and reserves Called up share capitsl Profit and loss account Sharefolderfs funds 14,159 -3,713 19,945 -5,797 10,457 14,159 The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordan with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. M Haswell Director Approved by the board 17.12.2025
Page 7 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 1 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities {effective June 2002) and follow the recommendations in "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended practice" issued in October 2000. Incoming resources Voluntsry income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at cost value to the company where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of the services provided by volunteers has not been included. Fund Accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general abjectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors or which have been raised by the charity for partifulare purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific funds. The aim and use of each fvnd is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Resources expended Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and Gompliance with constittional and statutory requirements. 2 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other creditors 477 2,728 3,205 2.317 5,124 7,441 3 Share capital Nominal value 2025 2024 Number Allotted, called up and fully paid Ordinary shares £1 each 11
Page 8 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Notes to the accounts continued For the year ended 31st March 1925 4 Analysis of net assets between funds 2025 2024 Fund balances Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 8,132 6.753 4,428 11,006 12,837 -9,684 10,457 14,159 5 Tangible assets 2025 2025 Building Fumiture & Fittings Total Cost 15.250 6,882 22,132 Additions Disposal 15,250 6,882 22.132 Depreciation -6.074 -5,052 -11.126 Charge for year -2712 -162 -2,874 At the 31 March 2024 -8,786 -5,214 -14,000 Net book value as at the 31 March 2025 6,464 1,668 8,132
Page 9 of 12 Northumberland community Enterprise Ltd Notes to the accounts continued For the year ended 31st March 2025 8 Unrestricted funds 01-Apr-24 Incoming Outgoing Transfers 31-Mar-25 General fund 4,513 24,549 -26,579 -6,543 Purposes of unrestricted fund The purpose of the general fund is to further the aims and objectives of the charity 9 Restricted funds 01-Apr-25 Incoming Outgoing Transfers 31-Mar-25 Restricted fund 11,031 54,702 -56,384 9,349 Purposes of restricted funds The aim of the Charity funds is to provide training for stsff and volunteers and manage other service to benefit the local community. Total 6,518 79,251 -82,963 2,806
Page 10of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Profit and Loss account For the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Incoming resources Sales Donations Grants Other incoming resources 767 536 76,391 1,557 79,251 903 315 66,557 2,914 70.689 Resources expended -82.963 -76,486 Net resources -3,712 -5,797
Page 11 of 12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Detailed profit and loss account For the year ended 31st March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 Incoming resources Sales Donations Grants Other incoming resources 770 536 21,689 1,554 770 536 76,391 1,554 904 314 66,557 2,914 54,702 24,549 54,702 79,251 70,689 Resources expended Materials Wages and national insurance Rent and rates Utilities Vehicle costs Travel expenses Computer costs Telephone and intemet Printing. postsge and stationery Leasing Repairs, renewals and cleaning Interest and bank charges Administration costs Accountancy costs Depreciation Insurance Refreshments Donations Sundry expenses Professional fees 118 12,733 413 1251 503 797 157 904 152 1606 188 49 3084 3132 832 613 288 26,648 1010 3,064 1230 1951 385 2,214 372 3,932 460 120 7552 3,503 2,041 1,503 406 39381 1423 4315 1733 2748 542 3118 524 5538 648 169 10636 6635 2873 2116 379 47,914 490 1.877 937 2,996 1,914 1,956 394 3,866 1,442 246 6,000 1,946 2,035 60 1,037 944 53 17 28 37 68 54 96 26,579 56,384 82,963 76,486 Profit or loss for current year -2030 -1682 -3712 -5797
Page 12 of12 Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Appendix to the accounts For the year ended 31st March 2025 2025 Grants and donations received Unrestricted Restricted Total The Archer Trust The Asda Foundation The Ballinger Charity The Barbour Foundation The Percy Bilton Charities - Coke Arnold Clark Co-operative Local Community Hadrian Trust Albert Hunt Inner Wheel Club Morpeth Karbon Homes Ltd Allen Lane Foundatian Leech Lions Club Morpeth Garden Club Morpeth Rotary Club Morpeth Town Council Morrisons Foundation Northumberland County Council North East Humanist Rank Foundation Sainsbury's Grant The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust Cash Donation 1,500 1,500 1.000 12,500 1,000 750 5,000 2,500 1,716 1,700 3,000 100 1,500 1,462 5,000 150 255 233 1,687 2,152 23,981 489 1,500 3.216 4,000 536 1,000 12.500 1,000 750 5,000 2,500 1,716 1,700 3,000 100 1,500 1,462 5,000 150 255 233 1,687 2,152 23,981 489 1,500 3.216 4,000 536 22,225 54.702 76,927
Independent Examiner's Report to the trusteeslmembers of Northumberland Community Enterprise Limited I report on the accounts ofthe charityfor the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out within this document. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis year (under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006) and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts undersection 145 of the Charities Act 2011: followthe procedures laid down in the Charity Commission's General Directions given under section 14515){b} of the Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the Charity Commission's General Directions. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or discLosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide aLI the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fairview. The report is Limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect. the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and complywith the accounting requirements ofthe Companies Act 2006 have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in orderto enabLe a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: David Weatherhead Address: Fir Tree Cottage, Old SwarLand, Northumberland. NE659HU Date: 25th November 2026