Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023
Charity name: South Carshalton Seniors Centre
Charity registration number: 1182828
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity operates a Community Resource Centre within Carshalton, London Borough of Sutton known as the Oaks Way Centre |
| 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 |
The Centre provides Adult Day Care support for social activities and fellowship. A range of day care services are provided including Health & personal care. Informational and Recreational events are provided. Meals including breakfast, luncheon and afternoon tea are available. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
| Contribution made by volunteers. |
Para 1.38 | We currently have just two volunteers working at the Centre. The impact that these volunteers bring to our charity is immeasurable and we are keen to encourage them to return to the organisation. |
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Achievements and performance
All the services provided help support and sustain our clients living in their own homes independently, help them form and continue friendships and significantly address loneliness and isolation. Summary of the main Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the The Centre provides fresh, nutritious meals charity’s work has made to – which for many, may be the only hot meal the circumstances of its they have in a day. beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Each activity they engage in gives them a sense of achievement, makes them feel better about themselves, and enables friendships to be formed and continued.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set. |
Para 1.41 | Our 2020/21 objectives have been carried forward into this next financial year as they will be again, as we re-establish services after Covid. 1.Further enhance the services and activities we provide to our clients. 2. Continue to improve the look and feel of the Centre. 3. Review and enhance the skillset of our staff and volunteers. 4. Enhance awareness of the Centre within the local community. 5. Continue the effective management of our oversight and finances. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set. |
Our dedicated Trustee who organises fundraising activities has retired, and we are actively seeking a replacement. |
Para 1.41 Currently these duties fall to the Treasurer and the Executive. We are fortunate to have Covid support funding within our reserves to assist with finances as we reestablish the Centre within the community. Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are continuing to re-establish our services to former levels as we emerge from the impact of Covid. We are fortunate to have an amount of funds within our reserves which are from Covid support funding. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds two reserve funds, a designated fund, and an operational reserve fund. The designated fund holds a Bounce Back Loan. The operational reserve fund stands at a figure that the Board of Trustees is satisfied as appropriate. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Operational Reserve Fund £61,000 Designated Reserve Fund £35,000 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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 | The principal funding comes from client day charges. |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: |
Para 1.25 | The Charity operates as a CIO under a constitution document drafted at inception in 2019 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | See above |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutionalprovisions e.g. |
Para 1.25 | See above |
election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: This charity was previous known in the same name and operated under a lease Other and trust deed dated 12[th] November 1968. Charity Commission Registered number 259601
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | South Carshalton Seniors Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | Trades as “The Oaks Way Centre” |
| Registered charity number | 1182828 |
| Charity’s principal address | Oaks Way Carshalton Surrey SM5 4NQ |
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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| Ian Fowkes-Smith | The Board of Trustees | |||
| Bob Harris | Treasurer | The Board of Trustees | ||
| Ian Anderson | Secretary | The Board of Trustees |
| 4 5 6 7 8 |
Moira Butt | The Board of Trustees | ||
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| Colin Fowkes-Smith | The Board of Trustees | |||
| Roger Brodie | Chairman | The Board of Trustees | ||
| Jane Brown | The Board of Trustees | |||
| Brian Hagley | The Board of Trustees | |||
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position Date |
Ian Anderson |
Bob Harris |
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Ian Anderson |
Bob Harris | |
| Secretary | Treasurer | |
| 1stJuly 2023 | ||
| 1stJuly 2023 |
SOUTH CARSHALTON SENIORS CENTRE ( Registered Charity 1182828 )
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31st. MARCH 2023
| Notes Fixed Assets Tangible 7 Current Assets Stocks Debtors 8 Short term investments Cash at bank 9 Medium term Creditors (1-5 years) 10 Short term creditors Net Current Assets Total Funds ……………………… Robert Charles Harris Trustee 15-Jan-2024 |
2022/2023 £ £ 1 83 22,383 97,744 120,210 35,000 330 35,330 84,880 84,881 |
2022/2023 £ £ 1 83 22,383 97,744 120,210 35,000 330 35,330 84,880 84,881 |
2021/2022 £ £ 1 175 16,403 130,727 147,305 45,000 0 45,000 102,305 102,306 |
2021/2022 £ £ 1 175 16,403 130,727 147,305 45,000 0 45,000 102,305 102,306 |
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| 120,210 35,000 330 |
147,305 45,000 0 |
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| 35,330 |
45,000 | |||
| 84,881 | 102,306 | |||
SOUTH CARSHALTON SENIORS CENTRE ( Registered Charity 1182828 )
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2023
| Notes Incoming Resources 3 Donations Investment income Income from charitable trading Total Incoming Resources Expenditure 4 Cost of Operations Direct overheads of Centre premises Benefits for users Total Expenditure Net Incoming Resources and Net Movement in Funds Fund Balances Brought Forward Fund Balances Carried Forward |
2022/2023 £ 2,018 230 241,154 243,402 95,929 164,898 0 260,827 -17,425 102,306 84,881 |
2021/2022 £ 20,636 13 211,100 |
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| 231,749 | ||
| 91,687 150,230 30 |
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| 241,947 | ||
| -10,198 112,504 |
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| 102,306 |
SOUTH CARSHALTON SENIORS CENTRE ( Registered Charity 1182828 )
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2023
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND FINANCIAL YEAR END
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE) and the Charities SORP.
CHANGE IN BASIS
There has been no change to the valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year.
Interest is taken into account when it is received.
2 TRUSTEES 3 INCOMING RESOURCES
No remuneration was paid to the Trustees or to people connected with them.
No transactions were undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Charity in which a Trustee or a connected person has a material interest.
| a Donations Grants and subsidies Donations and legacies Furlough Funding b INVESTMENT INCOME Bank interest c INCOME FROM CHARITABLE TRADING Attendance fees Rents received Activities with users 4 EXPENDITURE a DIRECT OVERHEADS OF CENTRE PREMISES Rent and rates Telephone Insurance |
2022/2023 0 2,018 0 |
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| 2,018 | |
| 230 | |
| 230 | |
| 241,154 0 0 |
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| 241,154 | |
| 3,406 815 2,668 |
| Heat, Light & Power Repairs & Maintenance Security Cleaning and Laundry Sundries Payroll Staff Services Advertising IT Subs & Fees b COSTS OF OPERATION Catering Costs Transport Costs Club Costs PPE Bank Charges c BENEFITS FOR USERS Flowers and gifts Entertainment and outings Donation Made Keep Fit Teacher INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION Examination or other fees paid. (2021/22: £840) PAID EMPLOYEES The Charity has six paid employees (2021/22:7) 5 ENDOWMENT OR RESTRICTED FUNDS The Charity does not have any endowment or other restricted income 6 INVESTMENT ASSETS The Charity does not have any investment assets. 7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FURNITURE, FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT. |
16,061 10,499 558 16,226 909 105,495 2,929 0 3,172 2,160 |
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| 164,898 | |
| 7,335 87,353 0 0 1,241 |
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| 95,929 | |
| 0 0 0 0 |
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| 0 | |
| funds. |
ASSET COST
Cost at 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Depreciation to 1st April 2023 Charge for year Balance carried forward
NET BOOK VALUE At 1st April 2022
At 31st March 2023
It is the Trustee's policy to write off as expenditure all new equipment purchased in the year. See Note 4 above - Direct overheads of Day Centre premises.
8 DEBTORS
Debtors
Prepayment of direct overheads of day centre premises
9 CASH AT BANK
Current Cash Deposit
10 CREDITORS
5 Year loan repayments commenced Sept 2021 Accruals of direct overheads of day centre premises
OTHER DISCLOSURE ISSUES
The Charity does not have any commitments not provided for in the accounts.
The Charity has not given any guarantees.
The Charity has not received a loan secured on any of its assets.
At the year end the Charity did not have any contingent liabilities. SOUTH CARSHALTON SENIORS CENTRE ( Registered Charity 1182828 )
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH CARSHALTON SENIORS CENTRE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2023
Respective responsibilities of As the charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of trustees and examiner the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with the General examiner's report 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 audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my statement attention :
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act ; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met ; or
- To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dunstanette Kuti FCCA 17/01/2024 Head of Finance Community Action Sutton