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.

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Registered number
6537591
Charity number
1174831
Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd
Reports and Accounts
31st March 2025

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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
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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

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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

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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 b￿d
14.159
19,956
10,457
14.159

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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