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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2021 Period start date To 31/03/2022 Period end date

Charity name: Desborough Library and Community Hub

Charity registration number: 1179015

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 1) The provision of a public library.
2) To promote for the benefit of the
residents of Desborough and surrounding
area or communities the provision of a
public library for recreation and or other
leisure time occupation of individuals who
have need of such facilities by reason of
their youth, age, infirmity or disablement,
financial hardship or social and economic
circumstances or for the public at large in
the interests of social welfare and with
the object of improving the condition of
life of the said residents.
3) To advance the education of the public in
Desborough and surrounding areas by
operating and managing a lending library.
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		 Desborough Library and Community Hub
(DLCH) has taken over the running of
Desborough Library and has a dedicated
body of 30 volunteers of which 20 have
been trained in Library operations. Along
with a part time staff member covering the
Library duties
The core services of book lending and
computer terminals giving internet access,
bus pass and blue badge applications and
renewals are available during all opening
times.
This meets the first and third objectives.
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There are sessions for children, toddlers
and babies such as Discover a Story,
Rhyme Time, Baby Time, Playtime at the
Library and an Introducing Solids Group,
some sessions are followed by themed
crafts, many of which are run by volunteers.
There is a scrabble club, regular coffee
mornings, craft sessions, fitness classes,
fund raisers for other local charities. The
Library provides a welcoming and safe
environment for the elderly and for people
with anxiety and mental health issues.
There is a Service Desk hosted within the
Library at which residents can get help
regarding all services provided by the local
authority including housing, rents, litter,
refuse collection, anti-social behaviour,
environmental health.
A small meeting room is utilised by the
Citizens Advice Bureau and a Credit Union
who have regular visits and appointments
with local residents.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees recognise the guidance given
by the Charity Commission on public benefit
and conclude that by providing a free book
lending library service and free Universal
Children’s Services for under 5s open to all
the residents of Desborough and the
surrounding area the requirement is being
met.

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SORP reference NA Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 NA
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 DLCH has been fortunate in recruiting a
dedicated group of volunteers whose
contribution allows the Library to remain
open for longer and on more days following
the take over from beingNCC run to a
Community Managed Library. The group is
active in many ways within the Library by
providing support to the paid staff member
across the range of services offered. There
are usually 2 people on duty at any one
time and often more during busy times. The
weekly contribution from volunteers
averages at around 80 person hours.
Other

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 DLCH considers that the continuation of the
free public library service in Desborough is
an achievement.
On average we are having 750 visitors per
week to the Library for the book lending
service and the range of community
activities that are hosted within the
Community Hub.
We continue to have a strong working
relationship with the Library Community
Support Officers who are most supportive of
DLCH. The senior officers and portfolio
holder for Libraries are also extremely
positive and helpful in support of DLCH
running the Library.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 DLCH’s objectives for this year were to
continue to provide a free to all Library
lending service and provide an expanded
range of community activities after the lifting
of Covid restrictions.
We have seen a considerable recovery of
activity following the easing and lifting of
Covid restrictions. This has allowed us to
feature more community fund raising events
which have proved successful in generating
income in line with our planned budgets.
We have also been fortunate to have
gained considerable grant funding for both
daily running costs and capital projects,
which is reflected in our finances.
DLCH does not have any investments to
report upon.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We have seen a considerable recovery of
activity following the easing and lifting of
Covid restrictions. This has allowed us to
feature more community fund raising events
which have proved successful in generating
income in line with our planned budgets.
We have also been fortunate to have
gained considerable grant funding for both
daily running costs and capital projects,
which is reflected in our finances.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 DLCH does not have any investments to
report upon.
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 2021/22 2020/21
Income £60,317 £98,431
Payments £47,381 £48,957
Cash
at Year End £98,655 £49,474
Restricted
Funds £5,600 £15,350
Unrestricted
Funds £93,055 £34,124
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The current reserves policy is to maintain
sufficient cash flow for known commitments,
and the replacement of certain assets
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £30,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
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

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 SORP reference
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Foundation Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Trustees are selected from the membership
and appointed by the existing trustees.
(1) Apart from the first charity trustees,
every trustee must be appointed for a term
of four years or less by a resolution passed
at a properly convened meeting of the
charity trustees.
(2) In selecting individuals for appointment
as charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Desborough Library and Community Hub
D’Hub, DLCH and DHUB
1179015
Library,
High Street,
Desborough,
Northamptonshire.
NN14 2QS
Charity name Desborough Library and Community Hub
Other name the charity uses D’Hub, DLCH and DHUB
Registered charity number 1179015
Charity’s principal address Library,
High Street,
Desborough,
Northamptonshire.
NN14 2QS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for whole year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
any)
Shelagh Hodder
Margaret Elizabeth Berridge
John Ralph Holmes Chair
Teresa Lesley Beech
Paula Jane Holmes Secretary
Lesley Ann Draycott
Fiona Toovey
Trevor John Brighton up to 23/02/2022
Susan Atkinson

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

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

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)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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) Full name(s)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date

Charity Name No (if any) CC16a
Desborough Library and Community Hub 1179015
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 1 Apr 2021 To 31 Mar 2022
Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Individual Donations 2,180 110 0 2,290 1,598
HMRC Gift Aid 500 0 0 500 310
The Arnold and George Yeomans Feakin
Charitable Trust		 5,000 0 0 5,000 5,000
Desborough Community Development Trust 5,000 0 0 5,000 5,000
Central Government COVID-19 Grants 4,000 0 0 4,000 18,293
Power to Change COVID-19 Grant 0 0 0 0 8,610
Desborough Swimming Poll (winding-up)
Grant		 0 0 0 0 4,597
Small Grants 1,888 0 0 1,888 0
Desborough Town Council 0 0 0 0 0
JRS Payments (COVID-19) 2,763 2,763 8,961
Sponsorship 0 0 0 0 0
Rent (Desborough Town Council) 8,000 0 0 8,000 8,000
Kitchen Extension Grants 0 22,150 0 22,150 14,500
DGNN Grants 0 0 0 0 2,162
DEFRA Grant 0 0 0 0 3,350
LED Lighting Grant (Mick George) 0 0 0 0 11,607
Fundraising Online 355 0 0 355 345
Fundraising Events 13,084 0 0 13,084 2,561
Other Income 2,072 0 0 2,072 1,065
Shop Sales 7,690 0 0 7,690 1,217
Room Hire 6,163 0 0 6,163 900
Library income 1,622 0 0 1,622 355
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
60,317		 22,260 0 82,577 98,431
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
N/A 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
Sub total 0 0 0 0 0
Total receipts 60,317 22,260 0 82,577 98,431
A3 Payments
Shop Sales 452 0 0 452 0
Fundraising Events 2,410 0 0 2,410 21
Payroll, Pension and Training 20,727 0 0 20,727 17,626
Payments to Crafters 604 0 0 604 141
Payments for Goods and Services 8,816 32,010 0 40,826 21,513
Library Income Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0
Utilities, Insurance and Other Costs 14,372 0 0 14,372 9,656
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Sub total 47,381 32,010 0 79,391 48,957
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Sub total 0 0 0 0 0
Total payments 47,381 32,010 0 79,391 48,957
Net of receipts/(payments) 12,936 -9,750 0 3,186 49,474
A5 Transfers between funds 0 0 0
A6 Cash funds last year end 80,119 15,350 0 95,469 0
Cash funds this year end 93,055 5,600 0 98,655 49,474
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories Details Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds General Cash funds 93,055 5,600 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Total cash funds 93,055 5,600 0
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted funds Endowment
funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets N/A 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets N/A 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Library Building 0 360,000 0
Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 32000 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Details Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)		 When due
(optional)
B5 Liabilities N/A 0
0
0
0
0
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of approval

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