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2025-12-31-accounts

WHITEWELL BOTTOM COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO

ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

VISION

Our vision is to provide a warm, welcoming building for the use of residents and to encourage people of all ages to join together for activities and social interaction.

CONTENTS

Legal and administrative information

Policies of the charity

Trustees

Activities, achievements and performance

Financial review

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of charity: Whitewell Bottom Community Centre CIO

Registered charity number: 1178687

Governing document: Constitution dated 22[nd] May 2018

Official address: Whitewell Bottom Community Centre, Burnley Road East, Rossendale BB4 9LB Charitable objects

Our charitable objectives, as laid our in the governing document are:

To further or benefit the residents of Whitewell Bottom and the surrounding neighbourhoods, without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race, 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 interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

The building was built by Lancashire County Council as a youth and community centre and opened in 1986

The Whitewell Bottom Community Association was constituted in 1988 and became a registered charity soon after.

In 2018 a lease was signed with LCC for 120 years at a peppercorn rent. In the same year a new constitution of Whitewell Bottom Community Centre CIO was approved in May and the new charity was signed in June 2018

AGENDA FOR AGM HELD ON 21 MAY 2026 AT 6.30PM

Trustees from June 2025

Jackie Oakes – chair John Dawson – vice -chair Amanda Robertson – secretary Julie Adshead- treasurer Chris Thomas Carmen Carlton David Easton – to April 2026 Basis for appointing trustees

New or replacement trustees are appointed by the existing trustees. There must be a minimum of 3 people but not subject to any maximum.

Reporting of serious incidents (RSI)

The trustees confirm that during the period covered in this annual report the charity did not experience any serious incidents or other matters that should have been brought to the attention of the Charity Commission.

The trustees believe they have complied with their duty to ensure that the charity has worked for the public benefit. All officers and trustees have given their time and services for free.

Bankers Our bankers are:

Nat West

Independent examiner:

Mr Martin Urquhart FCCA of Lumb Accountancy Services Ltd.

Reserves policy

The charity confirms that all funds are to be used for the on-going work. It is our policy that when or if the amount in the bank falls below £10,000 it must be discussed and action taken at the next meeting of the trustees.

Policies of the charity

These have been revised and approved by the trustees this year by Gareth, one of our volunteers.

Banking CCTV Complaints Conflict of interest Confidentiality Date Protection Employee disciplinary procedures Volunteer disciplinary procedures Environmental Equal opportunities and equality and diversity Health and safety Internet usage Lone working Political parties Safeguarding Sickness absence Social media Volunteers Whistleblowing

The trustees would like to that our staff, Robyn and our volunteers for all their hard work. We encourage others to come forward as volunteers.

Comments for some users of the centre;

I wholeheartedly support the fantastic team of volunteers who make Whitewell Bottom Community Centre such a vital part of our local community.

I attend weekly yoga, as well as summer fairs & parties, and am so grateful to have such a friendly and welcoming space so close to home.

From breakfast clubs; fun days; fitness & craft sessions; group activities for local children; gardening & horticultural opportunities and so much more, it's a truly wonderful place. The fact there's only 1 part time paid worker is incredible - imagine what could be offered to involve even more of the locals if there was more funding! We need to cherish our local community centres. ❤️

“Without the use of Whitewell Bottom community centre our residents would not have a safe space to undertake the therapy work we deliver. Over the years that the residents have been attending the centre they have been made to feel welcomed in a non-judgemental environment. This is extremely important as many of our residents face mental health struggles, have fled domestic violence, experienced homelessness, and have been separated from their families. Whitewell Bottom community centre not only provides a safe space for healing, it supports residents to grow by offering access to the other groups that are held and the centre and volunteering opportunities. This kind of community partnership work is invaluable to improving our local

‘I love coming to the centre’

‘It’s been a life line to me’

‘its cheap, warm and friendly’

‘so friendly and welcoming’

‘it helped me to keep busy and gain new skills and contact with the local community’

‘It’s a meeting place for all the community’

‘staff are nice, kind and welcoming’

‘somewhere to go outside your home, always someone to talk to about your problems’

REPORT OF AGM HELD ON 11/6/25 AT 1PM

The meeting was held after a wonderful corned beef hash made by Robyn, Jackie, Emma and Amanda followed by cakes.

28 people were present all but one from Rossendale.

Julie Adshead chaired the meeting due to apologies of absence from Tracy Cuthbertson as she was working.

Trustees Jackie Oakes, Julie Adshead, Chris Thomas, Carmen Carlton, Dave Easton and Amanda Robertson were present.

Apologies were received from John Dawson and Tracy Cuthbertson.

The minutes of the last AGM held on 22[nd] May 2024 were accepted as a true record.

The accounts have not yet been received from Martyn Urquhart. When they are they will be approved by the trustees and circulated on facebook with the report which has already been circulated at the meeting.

Policies and procedures. These are checked throughout the year and will be signed by the chair at the next trustees meeting.

Elections

As they have served for 3 years John Dawson and Julie Adshead were re-elected unanimously by the trustees.

Tracy Cuthbertson and Klair Ward both resigned as trustees due to work commitments. Julie thanked Tracy for her work as chair and wished both well in the future.

Officers

As there was only 1 application for each post the following were selected to serve for 2 years:

Chair- Jackie Oakes

Vice-chair – John Dawson

Secretary – Amanda Robertson

Treasurer – Julie Adshead. Julie will continue to oversee the policies.

Other trustees: Carmen, Chris, Dave

Jackie took the opportunity to thank all volunteers for the hard work they put in to make the centre so friendly and safe. Robyn was presented with flowers and a card to thank her for the effort and difference she makes to the centre. Amanda then reviewed our achievements over the last year and introduced our Gift Aid scheme

Whitewell Bottom Community Centre

Treasurer’s Report

2025 Accounts

Points for Trustees to note

Whitewell Bottom Community Centre CIO No (if any) 1178687 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2025 31/12/2025

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
20,280
2,750
8,577
346
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-
-
-
31,954
-
-
-
31,954
12,779
-
2,155
2,035
4,317
-
1,579
3,246
4,911
4,554
6,158
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-
-
-
-
-
41,735
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-
-
41,735
- 9,782
-
23,317
13,535		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
20,280
2,750
8,577
346
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-
-
-
31,954
-
-
-
31,954
12,779
-
2,155
2,035
4,317
-
1,579
3,246
4,911
4,554
6,158
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41,735
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41,735.29
- 9,782		 Last year
to the nearest £
Room Hire 20,280 24,354
Grants/Sponsorship 2,750 42,763
Fundraising/Donations 8,577 6,617
Bank interest 346 282
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- -
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Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 31,954 74,016
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
74,016
Wage costs 12,779 11,323
Refreshments - -
Stationery,Postage,Tel/Int 2,155 1,360
Insurance 2,035 2,005
Repairs and cleaning 4,317 11,953
Solar installation - 21,120
Equipment 1,579 140
Sundry 3,246 1,298
Social Events/Fundraising 4,911 2,668
Water 4,554 3,567
Heat and Light 6,158 8,099
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**Sub total ** 41,735 63,533
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
63,533
- 9,782 -
-		 - 9,782 10,483
- - - - -
23,317 - - 23,317 12,834
13,535 -
-		 13,535 23,317

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Bank - Treasurers Account
Bank - Liquidity Account
Petty Cash
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
2,903
-
10,628
-
4
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13,535
-
OK
OK
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Cost (optional)
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Cost (optional)
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liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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(optional)
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(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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L A S

LUMB ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

Chartered Certified Accountants

WHITEWELL BOTTOM COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO, WHITEWELL BOTTOM, ROSSENDALE

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Whitewell Bottom Community Centre, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale.

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Whitewell Bottom Community Centre for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Whitewell Bottom Community Centre you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Martin Urquhart FCCA Lumb Accountancy Services Limited Chartered Certified Accountants New Hall Hey Business Centre New Hall Hey Road Rawtenstall BB4 6HL

14 April 2026

Lumb Accountancy Services Limited New Hall Hey Business Centre, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall BB4 6HL Phone: 01706 560013 Mob: 07792 150456 martin@lumbaccountants.co.uk www.lumbaccountants.co.uk

Managing Director: Martin Urquhart FCCA

Company No: 08804065 Registered office as above Registered in England