Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From period start date - 30.11.2024 To period end date – 29.11.2025 Charity name: Red Lion House Charity Charity registration number: 1176422
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity’s objects are: To further or benefit the residents of Horninglow (a suburb of Burton upon Trent in East Staffordshire), and the neighbourhood and the surrounding area, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary, charitable and other organisations in a common effort to: - advance education. -provide and maintain facilities for the use of: - meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation; - in the interests of: - social welfare; - social welfare for recreation; - leisure time occupation; - Individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances; - or the public at large; - and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the Trustees have now established a Community Centre to maintain, manage and co-operate with other charities and statutory authorities in the maintenance and management of this centre, for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Red Lion House is being used by various community groups. These include :- - Brownies and Guides - Charity Coffee Mornings - Yoga classes - Versus Arthritis Tai Chi classes - Local housing association luncheon club - Church and Community youth clubs - Church coffee mornings |
| - Charity Bingo evenings - First Responder & CPR training - Food bank collection for the YMCA - Local Womens’ Institute meetings - Craft Fairs and events - Staffordshire Carers Together - Local business training sessions - Local family celebration events The development of the first floor of the building is now completed. This is providing four more rooms for meetings and functions, as well as a lift for greater accessibility. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Public benefit as defined in the Charity Commission guidance was the entire purpose of setting up the Red Lion House Charity. All the relevant policies have been adopted, including Safeguarding (young people and vulnerable adults), Prevent, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety. We also have a Reserves policy. Policies are reviewed on a regular basis and published on our website – redlionhouseorninglow.org.uk |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All management and administration is done by volunteers. This includes Funding applications, fund raising events, Charity accounts including the Independent Examiner, preparation of policies etc. The Bookings Manager is a volunteer. She has a small expenses allowance to cover computer software, printing etc. The Project manager for both Phase 1 and 2 is an unpaid volunteer and Trustee. |
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Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The building has been open since February 2020. It is now being used by a large number of different Community groups and organisations. The number and diversity of people who have benefitted demonstrates both the need and effectiveness of Red Lion House. Young people are being well catered for, as are the elderly and isolated. Family parties, wedding receptions etc are also being held. Also as stated above, Phase 2 is now complete. In addition to our downstairs meeting room, kitchen and toilets, we now have a further large meeting room, an IT room, a small lounge room and a small meeting room upstairs. There is a lift for accessibility, a kitchenette and ambulant toilet. Funding has been through generous grants, donations and from income generated by events such as coffee mornings, bingo evenings etc. Income from hirings and regular users has also contributed. Most of our expenditure has been for the work on Phase 2, such as Architect’s fees, building work, building regulations etc. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The accounts for year ending 5.4.25 have been independently examined by a qualified accountant. On April 5th2025 (end of year) the cash funds held totalled …………..£ 42,758. Income totalled ……….£145,803 Expenditure totalled…. £179,442 Income includes grants and donations for Phase 2. Expenditure includes all the building work, architects fees etc. Because the accounts haver been prepared using Prepayments and accruals, expenditure also includes ‘Creditors:amounts falling within one year’. (see separate financial statements). |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has a formal Reserves Policy. This has two main objectives :- 1) There must at all times be a retention of sufficient funds to cover a three month period without income. 2) As stated above, the remainder of funds is to be used for Phase 2 of the project, which will include building costs, architect’s fees etc. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3,000 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Fees from hirers is now a major source of income, and this is more than sufficient to cover day to day running costs – utilities, caretaker’s wages etc. Regular fund-raising events continue to help with income, as do donations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The Charity has full insurance covering the building and loss of income. We also have Trustee Indemnity insurance cover. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election by a majority of Trustees |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Trustees have all read the Charity Commission Trustees Guidance. document. and have signed the Trustee Eligibility Declaration. The Trustees have adopted comprehensive ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Conflict of Interest’ policies. We also have a comprehensive set of policies which are shown on our website, and which are reviewed on a regular basis. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has a Chairman, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Trustees have used Government and ACRE Village Hall guidelines to make the building safe for use. This has been applied to groups and organisations that fall within the said guidelines. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has liaised extensively with the local Parish and Borough Councils, S. John’s Church Hall Trustees and other local organisations with an interest in using the building. Trent & Dove Housing Association are supporting the project. They are currently holding a regular free luncheon club in the premises for the community. Also networking with Support Staffordshire and Marston’s Brewery. (RLH was their first pub.) |
| Other | Red Lion House Charity has a 35 year lease on the building from S. John’s Church Hall Managing Trustees, under the auspices of the Lichfield Diocesan Trust. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Red Lion House Charity | |
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| Registered charity number | 1176422 | |
| Charity’s principal address | Red Lion House 233 Horninglow Road North Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 0NH |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Charles Dean | Chairman | Board of Trustees | ||
| Denise Shaw | “ | |||
| Stephen Collier | Treasurer | “ | ||
| Michael Freeman | “ | |||
| Neville Fowler | “ | |||
| Alyson Bates | “ | |||
| RoySutton | “ | |||
| Deneice Florence- Jukes |
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| Chris Cassidy | 30.11.24 – 10.3.25 | “ | ||
| Margaret Collier | “ | |||
| MandyShrive | From 21.10.25 | “ | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Stephen Collier Full name(s) Charles Dean Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
Red Lion House Charity Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5th April 2025 Registered with the Charity Commission for En8land and Wales 1176422
Red Lion House a)arity Independent Examiner's Declaration For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 I report to the trustees of Red Lion Hoe Charity Iheareafter 'the Chariw) for the year ended 5th April 2025. Responslbllltles As the trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the prepardtion of f inanclal statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities, Act 2011 Ihereafter 'the Act,). Having satisf led myself that the financial statements of the Charity do not require an Audit, and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respert of my exam ination of the Charity's f inancial statements for the period ended 5th April 2025 as carried out in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities, Act 2011. In carrwng Out my examination, I have followed the directions of the Charity commissi under Sertion 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent Examlner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connettion with the examination that 8ive me cause to believe that in anv material respect: l. Appropriate accountin8 records have been kept In accordance wlth section 130 of the Art: 2. The f inancial statements do not appropriatley reflect these records; or 3. The f inancial statements do not comply with the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and that the financial statements give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of this examination. I have no concerns and have come across no matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of these financial statements to be reached. Mr. Andrew JP Noakes BA (Honsl. MA. ACCA CIO 60 Doveridge Road Stapenhill Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE15 9GD Friday 17th Ortober 2025
Red Lion House Charity Trustees Declaration For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 On behalf of the trustees of Red Lion House Charity. I can confirm that in respect of the year ended 5th April 2025: l. All records have been appropriatley maintained, and presented to the Independent Examiner in a timely manner to enable the Examination to take place; 2. That the Independent Examiner has had access to all appropriate materials of evidence; and 3. We have disclosed all items critical to the preparation of these accounts with the Independent Examiner. Dr Stephen Collier For and on behalf of the Trustees. at the AGM of Red Lion House Charity on I I. IOZS
Red Lion House Charity Income and Expenditure Accout For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 Income 2025 2024 Grants Donations G ift Aid Events Lettings 118,743 13,674 2,302 3,419 7,666 5.676 1,483 2,861 4,742 145,803 14.762 Expendlture 2025 2024 Rent Ileasel Buildin8s insurance Trustees indemnity insurance Utilities Fire Extinguishers Music licence Wages Sundry Repairs 50 2,023 168 2,148 563 87 2.627 985 170,790 50 905 168 3,167 503 205 908 179,442 8,350 Operating Surplus/{Deficit) 133,6391 6,412 The statement of financlal activities includes all gains and losses reco8nised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing actiwties. Page 4
Red Lion House Charity Balance Sheet For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current Assets Cash and Equivalents Bank Cash Operating Debtors Total 42.662 96 230 42,988 45,584 98 116,135 161,817 Credltors: amounts falllng wlthln one year Operating CreditcKs Other Credltors 11391 130,(MX)I 130.C 11391 Net Current Assets 12,988 161,678 Lorq Tenn Qedltors fall1 due after more than one year Provlslon f(Y Liabllltles 1115,0501 1115,0501 Total Assets 12.988 46,628 Opening Funds Operating Surplus/ (Deficit) aosiN8 Funds 46,628 133.6391 12.989 40,216 6,412 46,628 Page 5
Red Lion House Charity Notes to the Financi31 Statements For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 to the Financial Stateme l.l/ Charity Infomiation Red Lion House Charity is a charity registered in Engand and Wales with the Charity Commission. 121 COuntIng Conventlon The charity has prepared these financial statements in Sterlin8, which is the functional currency of the charity. All amounts are rounded to the nearest £. 131 Use of Funds All unrestricted funds are utilised at the discretion of the trustees. Any restricted funds are subject to the conditions of the donor. The purpose and use of restricted funds are set fxrt in the r)otes to the financial statements. IAI Incorne Cash income is recognised upon receipt. Other gifts and grants are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donations unless performance conditions require the amount to have been deferred. 1.51 Expendlture Expenditure 15 based upon an accruals basis, and recognised once a le8al or constructive obligation to transfer economic benef it to a third-party arises. All experKliture has been classified by activity. Em The average number of employees within the year was 112024: 11 n f Liabilities Provisions have been included in resrtt of the 8rants that were awarded to Red Lion House Charity during an accountin8 period. where there remained outstanding requirements at the Year End. It was fully expected, and has been f ulf illed, that any and all such conditi{y were met within the subsequent accounting period. Nature of Funds Available Cash Funds of the Red on House (harity 2025 1,305 41,453 2024 3,086 42.596 Restricted General Funds 42.758 45,682 Page 6
Red L[ Fkluse tharity Independent EyAmlnerfs DedaTation For the Year Ended 5th April 2025 I reiyxt to the tntstees of Red Lion Fkmjse (harlty (heareafter'the CharÈtyI fiy tte ar eThled 5th Awil 2025. ReSPObl1Illes As the of the Charity, are reSpjIIe f(Y the weparatlcm irf flnartial ststements in accordarKe wtth the requirements ( Charftles, Act 2011 (hereafter, Haling satlsfied myself that the fina[al ststements d the Charity do nrt rety•re an and are eligitle for itmlependent exaMInati I reixvt in respert d my examination of (haritys flnandal ststements the rI(l eThled 5th Awll 2025 as carrTed In acconlance with Sertlon 145 (rf the (harltles. Art 201L In Lxrt my e¥aMlnatl. I have foll¢ywed the dirertiors rf the (hrity CL¥nmlssl( urder Sectk#y 145{5llbl of the 2011 Art. I have ctynpleted my examinati(m. I cothrni that M material matters ha c(The to my attent1 In connectlffi wlth examInatl( that gl me cawe to bdiebE that In ary fflaterial respect l. Approprlate recLYd5 hab Ien ty In act(KtsKe wlth sectl OdtheAct: 2. The finala1 statements th• aKYwiatley feflect ttrse rec(rd5: LY 3. The financial ststements do n( comp4y with the Owrities {Accrxtnts ar Reports) Re8at1(S 2(M)8 and that the flnancial statements give a true and fair view which is not a matter c(dered as part of this examination. I have rK> COeMS and have c(xne across matters in c(Th*rtion with the examination to which attentifm strwld be (trawn in this ret In tyderto enable a woper IWKlerstsndi of these flnarKlal statements to be reathd. Mr. Andrew JP Noakes BA (k$), AcfA CIO 60 [trdge RcY4d Stapenhill Burt Upon Trent Stsffordshire CE15 9GD Frfday 17th Octcthr 2025