CROSSROADS FUN & FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
Report and Accounts
31 March 2024

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
TRUSTEES
Allan Jones Ichairmanl
Morice Baptist Church represented by Christine Salvage lex officiol
David Libby
John Howe
John Tregaskis
Michael Taylor lappoinled during the yearl
Jayne Hicks lappoinled during the yearl
PROJECT MANAGER
Len Russell
PRINCIPLE ADDRESS
Mori￿ Baptist Churc
Ham Drive
Plymouth
PL2 2NJ
BANKERS
TSB Bank plc
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A P Jopson, FCA
Tony Jopson & Co Limited.
Peverell Comer
246 Peverell Park Road
Plymouth,
PL3 4QG
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1175834
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NUMBER: CE0011788

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre wa5 originally fegislered as a charity, number 1136344 on
15 June 2010. On 20 November 2017. a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion I'CIO") was
formed number CE011788, named 'Crossroads Fun an(J Friendship Centre On 21 November
2017 il was registered as a chanty number 1175834 Al a Trustees meeting held on 18
December 2017 11 was resolved lo transfer all the assets of the existing chanty111363441 lo the
new CIO111758341. This Iransler was formally effected on 1 April 2018. immediately following
the 31 March 2018 year end of the existing charity.
PRINCIPLE OBJECTS OF THE CIO
The principle objects of the new CIO are similar to Ihose of the existing charity., lo relieve the
needs of people with mild to Th)derale mental health support needs in the city of Plymouth.
11 aims to do this by..
1. Operating, mainlaining and developing a centre with facilities tailored lo the
requirements of such people enabling them lo relax, learn S￿la1 skills and develop self-
conliden¢e in a positive and uplifting environrnenl that accepts and wel¢ornes them all
as indivi¢Juals In line with the ethos statement.
Providing such people wlh a range ol Ihecapeu11c and skills based activities locussed on
mental health recovery
Fostering links with other organisations. Including local aulhorilies, other charities and
commercial entities, In order lo raise awareness and l or fvnds
4. Delivering high quality help and support lo 115 mernbers within the local and national
guidelines ol mental health whilst following the principles of good practice, thus en$uring
an environment ol physical and errolional safety.
5. Ensuring all members feel welcome and valued in accordance with the equal
opportunitie5 policy wilh an awareness ol the recognised complaints procedure and the
opportunity lo be involved In the development and decision makin9 of the charity
Informing all of the implications ol the Equality Act 2010
7. Challenging discrimination. prejudice and sligma by endeavouring to increase the wider
community's underslanding ol mental health issues
8. Obserying confidentiality within the bcal and national guidelines in accordance with the
Data Protection Act 1998 and the more recent GDPR legislation.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR- CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
This year, Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre celebrates its 30th Anniversary. This is
tremendous achievement and a great vindication lo the vision and faith of our fr)under Hywel
Jones.
During this past year I have again been very impressed by the enlhusiaslic and dedicated efforts
to constantly Improve on the quality of services ollered al Crossroads Fun and Friendship
Centre by the Project Manager. staff and volunteer5
The Tealisalion that the vision of
Crossroads is not only for our generation of today bul for generations to corrt is both refreshing
and vital
Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre has had to fa￿ up lo numerous challenges over the
past few years which a￿ part and parcel of operating ln a 'FTee Market of Health Provision,

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These challenges have been mel and overcome. The lesl of a good organisalion is Ils ability lo
adapt to the changing needs and requirements that are compatible lo the age in which it is
operating 11 would be all loo easy for Crossroads lo larnenl and concentrate on the services and
activities that we can no longer offer owing lo the restrictions arising from the coronavirus that
have affected us since 2020 1 am delighted to report that Project Manager Len supported by
Tracey Archman, has concentrated on the service5 and activities that WE CAN OFFER.
During the year various activities look place including the King s Coronation celebration in May.
the 'Open days, held in July and the Chnslmas parties which were great successes A new
programme of actsvilies has been fomulated and fvrther activities are In the pipeline for 2024
including Crossroads 301h Celebration Service on Sunday 151h September and Crossroads Paris
Olympic Event to be held al the Bnckfields in July Contact with members and volunleef staff is
still being maintained through social media and telephone conversation5.
Once again Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre have through excellent bud9eling and
'housekeeping' been able lo remain in a slron9 financial position.
We are once again very grateful lo Plymouth City Council for providing their continual support
and funding lo the Centre Howevef. we rnusl not gel compla￿nI Funding in this day and age
will always be an Issue We musl constantly remind ourselves that we are in a competitive free
market lor health provision Al the same time we musl remain true lo the ethos and motivation of
Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre
11 is therefore imperative that the Trustees continue lo sel good examples In rev￿wing their input
lo the work of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre in 51riving lo provide fresh vision and Ideas
backed up with action Trustees need not only lo share their Ideas and vision for the lulure bul
also lo encourage everyone associated with the Centre - the Project Manager, staff, volunteers
and members lo express and share their Ideas and visions. Crossroaés Fun & Friendship
Centre is of course more than just a cenlre. more than just an organisalion. 11 is in lacl a living
out. the realisation ol the vis¢on ol Hywel Jones It Is all about r8a¢hing out and meeting the
needs ol people. 11 is all about ensuring Ihal people feel valued, accepted and loved for who
they are
In short. everyone has a role lo play in ensuring that Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre is
constantly evolving In Ils quest lo provtde better and bellef quality provisions.
l tske this opportunity lo thank Project Manager Len Russell for another year ol dedicated hard
work and lor his encouragement and patience towards me. Thanks also lo Tracy Archman for all
her hard work, and for going more than the 'exlra mile, when the situation required. Finally. a
thank you lo all the staff. volunteers and Twslees of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre for
all your loyally. dedication. and hard work and also to Morice Baptist Church for their support
and prayefs.
TRUSTEES I COUNCIL OF MEMBERS
The CIO Is administered by a board of InJslees as set out on page 1.
ANNUAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Slalemenl of Financial Activities shows a net deficit for the year lo 31 March 2024 of £1,070
12022 deficit of £9081. Reserves stand al £63,201 in lolal
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have estsblishe(J a policy whereby the unrestn'cted funds not committed of
invested in tangible fixed 3ssets should ieeally be six months of ihe resources expended. which
equate5 to approximately £37,000 for running costs In the year ended 31 March 2024 Al this
level the Trustees feel they would still be able lo carry on the Charity's activities for around
year in the event of a significant fall in funding. Al the present tirne these funds sland al
£63.201. which Is broadly at the fequired level.

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RISK PMNAGEMENT
The Truslees are alerted to oi*rational and financial risks at their perirxlic meètings and are ful
aware of the neeij to maintain free ￿serveS at the ￿ve15 stated a￿)ve lo contynue the work of
the Charity and the aspirabons 'Dr the luture Through Ihis mediurn of periodic reporting the
Trustees are exercising an active review ol major risk.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILifiES OF ThE TRUSTEES
Law appI￿ab￿ to charities in Engl8nd and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financlal
slalernents for each financial year that a true and f8ir view of th8 Stare ol affairs of the
charity 8nd ol its Incoming resodrces and applKalion of resources dvring the ygar In preparlng
Ihose financial ststemenl5, the Trustees are required lo.
59lect suitable accc*Jnting pdws an¢J apply them consistently,.
make judgements and estimates Ihat are re850nable and wudent..
51ale whether appI￿able accounting Standards have been ltsllowed. subJ'eGt lo any
material departures discl¢)se(J and explalned in the finan¢i81 staten*nts."
prepare the financlèl stsleffMts on the 9oing ¢orKern basLS unless Il is Inapproprrdte to
prgsume thal the Charity an¢J the group Contin￿ in operation.
The Trustees are responsible ler keeping proper acCoun￿n9 records which disclose wllh
reasonable accuracy at any tiri* the financial position of the charity and whicn enable thein lo
ensure that the financial staiernents comply with the ChariiE5 Act 2011 They are also
respon51ble for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence lof kkin9 reasonab￿ sleps tor
the prevention and detection ol Ira
d and other Irregularities.
Swned
NAME18LOCK CAPITAL81
..AL￿N JONES......................
Chair ¢n beh3W ol the Crossroads Fun & Fnendship Centre Trustees

Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the charity I CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are sel out
on pages 6 to 10 below.
ReSp￿tIve rgsponsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts They consider that an
audit Is not required lor this year (under Section 144111 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Aclll
and that an independenl examination 15 needed. 11 is my responsibility lo".
examine the accounts (under ￿tiOn 14S11 Ila) ol the Act,.
lo follow the procedures laicl down In ltte General Direclions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 1451Sllbl ol the Act. and
lo slate whether particular matter5 have come lo my attention
Basis ol Independent Examlner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 9iven by the Charity
Commissioners An examination Inclucses a review ol the accounling records kept by the charity
and a comparison ol the accounts presented with these records 11 also Includes consideration
ol any unusual ilems or disclosures In the accounts, and seekin9 explanation5 from the Iruslees
oncerning any such mallefs The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audil. and consequently I rjo not express an audit opinion on the
accounts.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
In connection with rny examination. no maller has come to my altenlion".
which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material r85pe¢t the
quiremenls.
lo keep accounting records In accordance with sect￿￿ 130 of the 2011 Act, and
lo prepare accounts which accord wilh the aeeounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been mel., or
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lo which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper
understanding of the accounts lo be reached
A P Jopson. FCA
Oale
IFellow of the Inslilule of Chartered Accounlanls in England & Wale51
Tony Jopson & Co Lld. Pevefell Comer. 246 Peverell Park Road. Plymouth. PL3 4QG

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCORPORATING SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT TO 31 MARCH
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
Grants
Donations
Other income
63.650
3,668
5.645
63,650
3.668
5.645
64,968
1,681
7,536
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
72,963
72,963
74,185
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Governance costs
72,953
1.080
72,953
1,080
73,881
1,212
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
74,033
74,033
75,093
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RESOURCES
{1,070)
11.0701
1908)
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD
64.271
64.271
65.179
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
63.201
63,201
64,271
The notes on pages 7 10 10 fomi an integral part of these financial slatemenls.
The charity is able to use ils total fvnd5 for any purpose in connection with its charitable
objectives.

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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
8ank balances
Pwpayrnents
Petty cash
61,888
560
1,653
63,926
560
685
64,101
65.171
CREDITORS
Amounts tslling due wrthin one year
1900}
19001
NET CURRENT ASSETS
63,201
64.271
NET ASSETS
63,2D1
64.271
FUNDS1411 unfOStri¢t•dl
Surplus I Ideficill
Total funds
11.0701
64,271
19081
65,179
63.201
64,271
The Trustees consi¢Jers th81 the Charity is exempl frorn an audil arKI a report under Saction
144111 of Ihe Cherft￿ Act 2011.
The Iruslees acknowledge their re5pon5ityility lor.
11 ensuring the charity keep5 accounting records which compty with Ihe Charities Acl. and
21 preparin
acccMJnts which give a true and fair view ol the state ¢)f affairs ol Ihe charity as al
the end ol &e financial period, and ol its Incorne and expenditure for the period.
Approved by the Board ol Trustees on
17.lfra
sKJned on tis bahall
Truslee
Name (BLOCK CAPITALSI..................ALLAN JONES.............

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The accounts have been Pfepared in accordan￿ with the Statement of Recommended Practice
'Accounling and Reporting by Chaflties. preparing their accounts in a￿OrdanCe with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 effective 1
January 2019 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
The charity has tsken advaniage of the exempl￿￿ from preparing a cash flow statement
conferred by Financial Reporting Slandard No 1 on the grounds that If il had been Incorporated
as a company under the Companies AGI 2006 it would have qualified as a small company.
Incoming resources
Grants are recognised in the period lo which they relate.
Rèsources expended
Direct charitsble expenditure represents expenditure Incurred diTe¢lly lo support the partieular
harilable obieclive5 01 the charity Costs of management and adminislralion ol the Charity have
been identified on the basis that they are not direct charitable expenditure.
INCOMING RESOURCES
2024
2023
Grants:
pcc
63,650
64.968
Total grants
63,650
64,968
Donations:
Members donations
Other donations
3.618
50
1,631
50
Total donatlons
3,668
1,881
Other Income
Refunds
Sundry IPCCI
Funds raised lor Crossroads l other charities
Sundry lolherl
Salary overpayments
Employers NIC allowance
8ank interest
10
750
1,228
913
2,040
250
353
2,393
599
4,360
285
Total other income
5,645
7,536
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCE5
72,963
74,185

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DIRECT CHARrrABLE EXPENDITURE
Total
2024
Tot81
2023
Staff costs
Recreation & welfare
Funds donated lo charity
Repairs & renewals
TV & inlernel
Insurance, Utilities & waste disposal
Training
Sundries
Travel expenses
Food & catering
58.657
850
60,968
1.774
1,228
1,398
549
6,373
659
152
190
590
3.404
622
8,147
65
198
1.010
72.953
73,881
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Total
2024
rolal
2023
Accountancy I Independent examiner
Adminislralion costs
900
180
900
312
1,080
1,212
TAXATION
The Charity is a registered charity and is exempl from Corporation Tax under the provisions ol
Sgction 505 01 the Income and Corporat￿n Taxes Act 1988.
PREPAYMENTS
2024
2023
Insurance
560
560
560
560
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accountancy I Independent Examination
900
900
900
900

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ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
1.4.23
31.3.24
Net
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
Bl￿d
Transfers
Cl￿d
PCC grant
Total restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General reserve
64.271
72.963
74,033
63,201
Total unrestrlctèd funds
64.271
72,963
74.033
63,201
Tolal Fund3
64,271
72,963
74.033
63,201
Unrestrlcted funds comprise those funds. which the trustees are free lo use in accordance with
the charitable objects.
TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
None of the Iruslees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an
employment with the charity or a related entity.
No trustee expenses have been Incurred and there have been no related party Iransaclion$.
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