CROSSROADS FUN & FRIENDSHSP CENTRE Report and Accounts 31 March 2025
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre TRUSTEES AT YEAR END Allan Jones (Chairman) Morice Baptist Church represented by Christine Satvage lex officiol David Libby John Tregaskis Michael Taylor Jayne Hicks PROJECT MANAGER Len Russell PRINCIPLE ADDRESS MoriTr Baptist Church Ham Drive Plymouth PL2 2NJ BANKERS TSB Bank plc INDEPENDENT EXAMINER A P Jopson. FCA Tony Jopson & Co Limited. Peverell Corner 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 2025 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre was originally registered as a eharity, number 1136344 on 15 June 2010. On 20 Novembe¥ 2017. 3 Charitsble Incorporated Organisalion I'CIO'I was formed number CE011788, named "Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre" On 21 November 2017 il was registered as a charity number 1175834. Al a Trustees meeting held on 18 December 2017 il was resolved lo Iransfer all the assets of the existing charity111363441 lo the new CIO111758341. This transfer was formally effected on 1 April 2018, immediately following the 31 March 2018 year end of the exisbng charity. PRINCIPLE OBJECTS OF THE CIO The principle objects of the new CIO are similar to those of the existing charity.. to relieve the needs of people with mild lo moderate mental health support needs in the city of Plymouth. It aims to do this by.. 1. Operating. maintaining and developing a cenlre with facilities tailored lo the requirements ol such people enabling them lo relax. learn social skills and develop self- Confiden in a pos11ive and uplifting environment that ac¢epls and welcomes them all as individuals in line with the ethos statement. 2. Providing such people with a range of Ihefapeubc and skills based activities focussed on mental health CoVery 3. Fostering links with other organisalions. Including local authoritses, other charities and commercial entitses. in ordef lo raise awareness and l or fvnds 4. Delivering high quality help and support lo ils members within the local and national guidelines of mental health whilst following the principles of good practice, thus ensuring an environment ol physical and emotional salety. 5. Ensuring all members feel welcom and valued in accordance with the equal opportunities poliey with an awareness of the recognised complaints procedure and the opportunity lo be involved in the development and decision making ol the charity 6. Infomiing all of the implication5 of the Equality Ad 2010 7. Challenging dis¢riminalion. prejudice and stigma by endeavouring to increase the wider community's understanding of mental health Issues 8. Observing confidentiality within the local and national guidelines in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the more recent GOPR legislation. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR- CHAIRMAN'S REPORT This year, Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre celebrales its 31st Anniversary. This is tremendous achievement and a great vindication lo the vision and farth of our founder Hywel Jones. During this pa51 year I have again been very impressed by the enthusiastic and dedicated efforts lo constantly improve on the quality ol services offefed at Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre by the Project Manager. staff and volunteer5 The realisalion that the vision of Cfossroads is not only for our generation of today but for generations lo come is both refreshing and vitsl. Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre has had lo face up lo numerous challenges over the past few year5 which are part and parcel of operating in a 'Free Market of Health Provision,.
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre These challenge5 have been met and overcome. The test of a good organisation is ils ability to adapt to the changing needs and requirements that are compatible to the age in which il is operating. During the year Crossroads celebrated ts 30m anniversary. Celebrations included a week of events culminating in a Church SeTvice of ThanksgNing on Sunday 15th Seplernber 2024 The Church was full. and the congregation included the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Tina Tuohy and various other dignilanes along with Crossroad5 Staff. Crossroad members and worshippers from Morice Baptist Chutch. It was a joyous ctcasion rounded off with a selectK)n of food which was enjoyed by all. The Crossroads Paris Olympic Event was hekl al the Briokfields in Juty was also a wonderful event. Various 'athletic disciplines. look place in a g¢y)d but competitive spirill l am reliably informed that several members enjoyed Ting bicycles for the first time in many yearsl During the year great progress was made and is continuing lo be made in the irnprovemenls lo the garden area. It has bewnE a wonderful area in which ff*mbers and staff can enjoy the outside air in tranquil surroundings. Many thanks lo everyone who have worked lo achieve such a beautiful environment. Once again Crossroads Fun and Fnendship Centre have. through excellent budgeting and 'housekeeping' been able lo remain In a strong financial posrtion. We are again very grateful lo Plymouth City Council for prov1ding their continual support and funding to the Centre. Howevei. we musl not get complacent. Funding in this day and age will always be an issue. We have to constantly remind ourselves that we are in a competitive free market for health provision. Al the same time. we must remain true to the ethos and motivation of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Cenlre. As we enter a new year Crossroads Project Manager and the Board of Trustees are awa of the fact that we will soon be in need of new younger Trustees with the quISite skills and empathy lo enable Crossroads to successfully continue to be the great Mentsl Health Provider it is for many more years to come. It is therefore irnperab.ve that the present Trustees continue lo sel good examples in reviewing their input to the work of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre in striving lo provide fresh vision and Ideas- backed up with action. Trustees need not only lo share their ideas and vision for the fvjlure but also to encourage everyone associated with the Centre - the Project Manager, staff. volunteeT5 and members lo express and share their ideas and visions. Crossroads Fun & Fnendship Centre is of course more than just a centre. more than just an organisation It is In fact a living out, the realisation of the vision of Hwyel Jones. 11 is all about reaching out and meeting the needs of people_ 11 is all about ensuring that 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 its quest to provide better- and better-quality provisions l tske this opportunity lo thank Project Manager Len Russell fof another year of dedicated hard work and for his encouragement and patience towards me. Thanks also lo Tracey Archman for all of her hard work, and for going more than the 'extra rnile. when the situation required. Finally. a thank you to all the staff, volunteers and trustees of Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre for all your loyalty, dedication and hard work and also to Mor1 Baptist Church for their support and prayers. TRUSTEES I COUNCIL OF MEMBERS The CIO is administered by a tth?rd of trustees as set out on page 1.
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre ANNUAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW The Stalemenl of Financkil ActNities shims a net defKit for the year io 31 March 2025 of £4,325 12024 deficit of £1,070). Reserves stand at £58.876 in totsl. RESERVES POLICY The Trust¥gs have eslabltshed a wherety the unrestncted fvnds not commrtted or invested in tangible fixed assets should Kleally be six months of the resource5 expended, which equates to approximalety £37.000 lor running costs in the year ended 31 March 2025_ Al this level the Trustees feel they would still be able lo carry on the Chanty'5 activities for around a ye8r In tha event of a signfftant fall in bjnding. At the wesent linp Ihese funds stan¢J al £58,876, which is broad at the required level. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees are alerted to operational and financial risks at thr period meetings and are fulty aware of the need to maintain free reserves at the levels stated above to continue the work of the Charity and Ihe aspiralions fot the future. Through Ihis medium of penodic rowrtsng th& Trusiee5 are exerGising an aciive revi of rnar iisk. STATEPAENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES Law applicable to CharItS in Englarvj and Wales requires the Trustees to prepa financAal staiem8nts for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affai of the charity and of its incoming sOUrceS and applicalion of resources during the year. In preparing those financial statements, thè Trustees are requwed to.. select suitable accounting poliGies and apply thern congstenlty." make judgements and estimates tmat are reas0rnab aTrJ pmdent.. state whether applicable vxxounb.ng stsndards have been folkwed. subject tr) Y material departure5 dwkjsed and explain in the financial statements.. prepare the financial Statem15 on the going conrn basis unless it inappropriate lo p$Tre that the CharTty and the group will continue in operation. The Tru5teÈs are spOnsible fDr keeping proper accounting recDrds which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tsme the finanryal position of the chanty and which enable them lo ensure that thè financial statements comp with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen for takJ"ng reasonab step5 IOT the pVentIOn and detecti ol fr ud and other irregul3riti•s. Dated..... Signed NAME (BLOCK CAPITALS)....................LAN JONES................. Chair on behalf ofthe Crossroads Fun & Friendship cent Twstees
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the accounts of the charity I CIO for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 10 10 below. Respective responsibilities of trustees and èxaminer The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144{11 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acti) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts (under section 145{11{al of the Act,. lo follow the proCedUS laid down In the General Direction5 given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 1451511bl of the Act". and to slate whether particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The prdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently I do not expres5 an audit opinion on the accounts. Indèpendent Examiners Statement In connection with my examinatson. no matter has come to my attention". which gives me reasonable cause to lIeVe that in any material respect the requirements. to keep accounting record5 in accordance with seclKJn 130 of the 2011 Act,. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accountsng records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met". or 121 to which, in my opinion, attenlion shoukl be drawn in order to enab a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A P Jopson, FCA Date (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) Tony Jopson & Co Ltd, Peverell Corner, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT TO 31 MARCH Unrestricted Restiycted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from ggnerated fund$ Grants Donations other income 66,145 4,688 5,292 66,145 4,688 5,292 63,650 3,668 5,645 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 76.125 76.125 72.963 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Governance costs 75.907 4,543 75,907 4,543 72,953 1,080 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 80.450 80.450 74.033 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RESOURCES (4,325) {4,3251 11,0701 BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 63,201 63,201 64,271 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 58.876 58.876 63,201 The notes on pages 7 10 10 forrn an integral part of these financial statements. The charity is able to vse its total fvnds for any purpose in connection with rts charitable objectives.
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre BALANCE SHEET AT 31 RCH 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS 8ank balareS Prepayments Petty cash 58.062 431 1.283 61.888 560 1,653 59.776 64,101 CREDITQRS Amounts falling due within one year 19001 19001 NETCURRENT ASSETS $8.876 63,201 NET ASSETS 58,876 63.201 FUNDS {all unrestrl¢todl Surplus I Ideficil} Total funds bd 14.325} 63.201 11,0701 64,271 58,878 63,201 The Trustees considers that the Charity is exempt trom an audit and a report under SlI0n 144111 of the Charities Act 2011. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for", 11 ensuring the charity keep5 accounting records which compty wilh the charit5 ACL and 21 preparing acLounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 0! the charity as al the end of the financial period, aNJ of its incorre and expenditu for the peTroxJ. Approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on its beha Trustee Name (BLOCK CAPITALS).. ..ALLAN JONES..........
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of accounting The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities. prepanng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 effective 1 January 2019 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 The charity has taken advantage of the exemption from pieparing a cash flow statement conferred by Financial Reporting Standard No 1 on the grounds that il il had been incorporated as a company under the Companie5 Act 2006 it would have qualified as a Small company. Incoming resour¢es Grant5 are recognised in the perityj to which they reiale. Resources oxpendod Direct charitsble expenditure represent$ expgndilure incurred direclty to support the particular charitable objectives of the charity. Costs ol management and administration of the charity have been identified on the basis that they are not direct charitsble expenditure. INCOMING RESOURCES 2025 2024 Grants: pcc Barchester 65,145 1,000 63,650 Total grants 66,145 63,650 Donationg: Members donations Other donations 3.988 700 3.618 50 Total donatlons 4,688 3,668 other Income Refunds Funds raised for Crossroads l other charities Sundry lolherl Salary overpayments Employers NIC allowance Bank interest 60 10 2,040 250 353 2,393 599 4,506 726 Total other Incom• 5,292 5,645 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 76,125 72,963
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs Recreation & welfare Repairs & renewals TV & intemet Insurance, Utilities & waste disposal Sundries Travel expenses Food & catering 61.347 1,167 4,067 658 7.594 58,657 850 3,404 622 8.147 65 198 1,010 308 730 75,907 72.953 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Total 2025 Total 2024 Accountancy I Independent examiner Administration costs 900 3,643 900 180 4.$43 1,080 TAXATION The Charity is a registered charity and 15 exempt from Corporation Tax under the provisions of Section 505 of the Income and CorporatH)n Taxes Act 1988. PREPAYMENTS 2025 2024 Insurance 431 560 431 560 CREDITORS.. Amounts falling due within one yeaf 2025 2024 Accountancy I Independent Examination 900 900 900 900
Crossroads Fun & Friendship Centre ANALYSIS OF FUNDS 1.4.24 31.3.25 Net Income Expenditure Restricted Funds Bfvd Transfers Clftvd PCC grant Total rgstrlctod funds Unrestricted funds General reserve 63,201 76,125 80.450 58,876 Total unrostricted funds 63.201 76.125 80.450 58,876 Total Funds 63,201 76,125 80.450 58,876 Unre8trlct8d funds comprise those fvnds, which the trustees are free to use in aGcordance with the charitable objecls. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES None ol the Iruslees have been paid any remune(ath"on or recèived any other benefits from an employrnenl with the charity or a related enlity. No Iruslee expenses have been incurred and the have been no related paty Iransaclions. 10