## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
## ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31st March 2025
Castle Hill Community Centre is managed by The Castle Hill Community Centre Trust, Registered Charity N0: 1178607
## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
## **Annual Report**
## **for the year ended 31st March 2025**
|_________________________________________________________________________________________|_________________________________________________________________________________________|
|---|---|
|Contents|Pages|
|Independent examiner’s report|3|
|Trustees Annual Report|4 - 8|
|Income & Expenditure Account|9|
|Balance Sheet|10|
|Notes to the Accounts|11|
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Bankers: Santander Bank, 1-3a Carr St, Ipswich IP4 1DS
## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
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**Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Castle Hill Community Centre Trust**
I report on the accounts of the Castle Hill Community Centre for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 11.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and the examiner**
The charity' s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
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 those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and 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:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements
- a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- b. to prepare accounts, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P J Keeble ACMA
5 The Cambria, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 IFF
29th January 2026
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## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From:** 1st April, 2024 **Period start date To:** 31st March, 2025 **Period end date**
**Charity name:** Castle Hill Community Centre Trust
**Charity registration number:** 1178607
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP
referenc
e|||
|---|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17||To further or benefit the residents of North
West Ipswich and the neighbourhood,
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 and other
organisations in a common effort to advance
education and to provide facilities in the
interests of social welfare for recreation and
leisure time occupation with the objective of
improving the conditions of life for the
residents.|
|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||Providing facilities for local community
organisations, clubs etc to meet and carry out
their activities. Supporting by hire of rooms other
charitable organisations who benefit the local
community in north-west Ipswich. Organising
fund-raising events, providing help and advice to
other organisations such as the Big Local Trust.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18||The Trust confirms that it has regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission and
has taken this into account in making decisions to
which the guidance is relevant.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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||SORP
reference||
|---|---|---|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers have continued to play a key role in
the success of our Food Bank during the year
(see below). Many of these come from the
immediate area surrounding the Centre.|
## **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|Our weekly Food Bank has continued through the
year for people in need in North-west Ipswich,
with an average attendance 28 people. A total of
7 volunteers, plus staff and a number of trustees
who were regularly involved in supporting this
weekly event. We continue to work with the local
authority in encouraging a healthy diet for users
and have hosted visits from health providers and
other caring agencies including financial
advisors. It is clear that our services are much
needed in the community we are proud to serve.
We continue to provide facilities for other small
charities who are involved with training and
providing services for both children & adults in
the local community.|
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|We have financed some major repairs to our
premises during the year but still managed to
return a surplus of £27,405.
Our annual accounts show firm financial control
with a tight rein on expenditure and our
investments have made a good return on capital.|
|---|---|---|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Our policy for holding reserves is based on loss
of income we might face in a worst-case
scenario. Our aim is to maintain our service to
customers & tenants in the event of any
disruption to business. The policy is reviewed
annually taking into account inflation and any
changes in risk & was this year increased by
70%. The Reserve funds remain in a restricted
bank account to limit our exposure under the
FSCS guarantee.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£85,000|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|None|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|None. We are the only community centre in
North-west Ipswich and have established a good
reputation for providing first-class facilities at an
affordable cost.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Our principal source of funds is from room hire
but for specific projects such as the Food Bank,
we rely on grants and client contributions. There
has been no requirement for fund-raising
initiatives during the year and none is anticipated
within the foreseeable future until we begin a
programme of replacement of ageing
outbuildings.|
|---|---|---|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|We do not invest in any stocks/shares related
financial organisations. We continue to manage
surplus funds through an investment platform to
allow us to maintain deposits below the FSCS
guarantee. Funds are carefully monitored &
managed to take advantage of the best interest
rates on offer.|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|None known of.|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Charity Commission Foundation Trust|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation|
|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|New Trustees are recruited to the Board at any
time by the Trustees. In selecting individuals for
appointment as Trustees, the Trustees have
regard to the skills, knowledge and experience
needed for the effective administration of the
CIO. We actively seek Trustees who reside in
the North-west area of Ipswich and who have a
particular interest in the work of the Centre. All
appointments are ratified by majority vote at
Trustees Board meetings. Officers of the Trust
are appointed at the Annual General Meeting and
serve for a specified period.|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
||Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|New Trustees are provided with induction
information and a copy of the Trust’s
Constitution. We aim to provide training either by
a one day course externally sourced or by on-line
modules, within the first six months & refresher||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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training for all Trustees provided by in-house HR.
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Castle Hill Community Centre Trust|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses|None|
|Registered charity number|1178607|
|Charity’s principal address|Castle Hill Community Centre,
Highfield Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP16DG|
**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee**
**(if any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Raymond Boggis|Chairman|||
||Richard Skinner|Treasurer|||
||Roger Barnes|Vice Chairman|||
||Edwin Candy||||
||Hazel Stapleton||1.6.18 – 31.5.24||
||Maureen Grenfell||||
||Magda Chambers||||
||Graham Smith||18.7.24 – 31.3.25||
**Names of the charity trustees resigned during the year**
|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|
|---|---|---|
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
|Description of the assets
held in this capacity|None. We ceased responsibilities as LTO for the
Northwest Ipswich Big Local Trust in October 2023.|
|---|---|
|Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets|N/A|
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## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
|---|---|---|
||||
||Raymond Leslie Boggis|Richard John Skinner|
||||
||Chairman|Treasurer|
||24th January 2026||
||24th January 2026||
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## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
## **Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March 2025**
|**__________________________________________________________**
**Income:**
Grants (General)
Restricted Funds (Food Bank Project)
Restricted Funds (Apprentice Bursary)
Room Rent (Tenants)
Room Hire
Donations
Interest Received
Other Income (Insurance Claim)
Refunds/ credits
BLT Admin & Management Fees
**Total Income**
**Expenditure:**
Staff Costs
Accommodation Costs
Office and Financial Costs
Restricted Costs (Building Work)
Restricted Costs (Food Bank Project)
Restricted Costs (Apprentice Bursary)
**Total Expenditure**
**Total Surplus (Deficit) of Income over Expenditure**|**______________________**
**£**
**2025**
1,000
15,720
280
61,169
75,677
-
14,762
5,858
-
-
**174,466**
67,311
39,064
7,609
7,648
25,215
214
**147,061**
**27,405**
|**________**
**£**
**2024**
-
32,897
-
62,691
76,849
50
12,279
4,784
-
367
**189,917**
58,740
44,148
4,070
62,962
22,386
-
**192,306**
**(2,389)**|
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## **Analysed:**
||**2025**|**2025**|**2024**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**General Funds**|**Restricted Funds**|**General Funds**|**Restricted Funds**|
|**Income**|**158,466**|**16,000**|**157,020**|**32,897**|
|**Expenditure**|**113,984**|**33,077**|**106,958**|**85,348**|
|**Surplus/(Deficit)**|**44,482**|**(17,077)**|**50,062**|**(52,451)**|
||**Overall Surplus 27,405**||**Overall Deficit (2,389)**||
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## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
## **Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2025**
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||**31st March 2025**|**31st March 2024**|
|---|---|---|
|**Assets**|**£**|**£**|
|**Bank Balances**|||
|**Santander Current Account**|3,882|7,320|
|**Santander Deposit Account**|34,184|17,433|
|**Santander New Building Account**|5,616|2,980|
|**Nationwide Building Society Account**|85,000
|85,000|
|**Flagstone Portfolio**|272,803|261,347|
||_______|_______|
|**Total Assets**|**401,485**
|**374,080**|
|**Represented by:**|||
|**Accumulated surplus brought forward**|**374,080**||
|**Add: Surplus for the year**
|**27,405**||
|**Accumulated surplus carried forward**|**401,485**||
|**Analysed: General Funds**|**383,169**||
|**Restricted Funds**|**18,316 (see Note 4)**||
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## **Castle Hill Community Centre**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March 2025**
**________________________________________________________________________________________**
## **1. Accounting Policy**
These unaudited accounts have been completed in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice guidelines and provides sufficient and relevant information to enable completion of a tax return.
## **2. Grant Income**
The grant income received during the year that was not Covid related, has been treated as exceptional income as per the Charity Commission definition, as they are one off awards. Accordingly the accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
## **3. Fixed Assets**
As all fixed assets purchased are under £1,000 they have been written off to expenditure in the year that they have been purchased.
## **4. Restricted Funds**
At the 31st March 2025, restricted funds totalled £18,316 being the balance remaining on the following grants received:
SCC £ 16,277 (transitional grant for Building Work) Various Organisations £ 1,973 (Food Bank Project) Suffolk College £ 66 (Apprentice Bursary)
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