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STANLEYS COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

ACCOUNTS MATTERS LTD 3-2-1 Storey House White Cross Lancaster Lancashire LA4 4XQ

STANLEYS COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

INDEX
Page Number
Reference & Administration Details 2
Report of the Trustees 5
Manager’s Report 7
Independent Examiner’s Report 19
Financial Statements 20

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STANLEYS COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

Reference and Administrative Details

Registered Charity Number

1183140

Principal Address

79 – 83 Stanley Road Morecambe Lancashire LA3 1UT

Bankers

Barclays Bank 38 Market Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1HS

Independent Examiner

Christine Harwood Accounts Matters Ltd 3-2-1 Storey House White Cross Lancaster Lancashire LA4 4XQ

Trustees

Mr O Flitcroft Mrs L Stansfield – Resigned Mr S Jeffers Mrs Cary Mathews Miss Harriet Phipps Mr M Rumer - Resigned Ms C Rothwell

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The Governing Document

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation Foundation Model Constitution, with no less than 3.

Trustees whose only voting members are its charity trustees. The CIO was established on the first of October 2018 and reached charitable status on the 26th of April 2019.

The registered charity number is 1183140.

Trustee Responsibilities and Objects

Trustees are recruited following appropriate advertising and selection process.

Each new trustee oversees an area of Stanleys work according to their experience and skills.

The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the

CIO. It is the duty of each charity trustee:

a) to exercise his or her powers and to perform his or her functions in his or her capacity as a trustee

of the CIO in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO;

and

b) to exercise, in the performance of those functions, such care and skill as is reasonable in the

circumstances having regard in particular to:

i. any special knowledge or experience that he or she has or holds himself or herself out as having;

and

ii. if he or she acts as a charity trustee of the CIO in the course of a business or profession, to any

special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting in the

course of that kind of business or profession.

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Accounting records, accounts, annual reports and returns, register maintenance

(1) The charity trustees must comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the keeping

of accounting records, to the preparation and scrutiny of statements of account, and to the preparation of

annual reports and returns. The statements of account, reports and returns must

be sent to the Charity Commission, regardless of the income of the CIO, within 10 months of the financial year end.

(2) The charity trustees must comply with their obligation to inform the Commission within 28 days of any

change in the particulars of the CIO entered on the Central Register of Charities.

Reserves Policy

The level of free reserves (those not tied up in fixed asset and restricted funds) are maintained at a level sufficient to fulfil the Charity's continuing obligations for a minimum of 3 months. The reserves at 30[th] April 2024 - £37,860 (30th April 2023 £46,686).

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Report of the trustees for the period ending 30th April 2024

Stanleys Community Centre trustees present their financial statements as a charitable incorporated organisation.

This report represents the 4th for Stanleys Community Centre as an incorporated charitable organisation the charity was registered with the Charity Commission on the 26th of April 2019. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The activities undertaken for the public benefit are detailed on pages 7-18.

The trustees wish to acknowledge the receipt of several grants towards the centre’s running costs, salaries and the purchase of equipment from the following.

Albert Hunt Awards For All Bay Medical Group Boots Foundation

Community Foundation DCMS

FCMS North West Ltd

Francis C Scott Garfield Weston Grantscape Henry Smith Lancashire City Council Lancaster District CVS Morecambe Town Council

National Lottery Reaching Communities NHS

Poverty Truth Commission

UK Youth

Westminster Foundation

We also wish to acknowledge several private donations.

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Chairs Report

I would like to open this report with appreciation and thanks to Louise Stansfield for all

her hard work and support while she has been Chair of the board of Trustees for Stanleys. We all wish you the very best and know you will continue to support and be an advocate for all we do.

Stanleys Community Centre is proud to present this End of Year Report for 2023/2024. It highlights our achievements, challenges, and the impact we have had in our community over the past year.

As a charity dedicated to fostering community well-being, we have provided a range of free sessions and support services, helping individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being, and social connections. We have continued to explore innovative

ways of achieving positive outcomes for all our service users. We serve a diverse community and are constantly looking to improve on our offering.

To this end we have introduced and secured funding for new initiatives in art, outside space work at our local allotments, food preparation and hygiene with Becky, along with new and creative ways of youth engagement.

Although we celebrate Stanleys continued success it has brought a growing concern and realisation that the genuine need for help has increased greatly. But our determination to foster community has not diminished as we continue to openly offer support, warmth, comfort and most importantly food and drinks.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers, staff, funders, trustees, and community members, all of whom go ‘above and beyond’ to make Stanleys what it is today. The passion and belief you all have in what we are achieving is evident in your work ethic and genuine concern for our community. I cannot praise you enough. Without your unwavering support Stanleys Community Centre would not be the thriving and inclusive place that it is.

I also feel that I cannot leave this report without acknowledgment to our Founder and Director Robyn. Recently one of our members of the Trustee board wrote this statement and I feel it is an appropriate way to sum up this extraordinary lady: “Robyn has spearheaded Stanleys Community Centre’s remarkable growth, selflessly dedicating time to its development and embedding care into its services. Her compassion and ability to listen and adapt to service users’ needs has allowed Stanleys to blossom into a thriving and resilient hub of support and community.” Together, we look forward to another successful year of empowering our community!

Cary Mathews – Chair of Trustees 20/02/2025

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Managers Report

This year has been the year of growth from the numerous projects we have run, to the community we have grown. We are very grateful for the organisations that have supported us and the difference they have helped us make.

This year we want to thank the volunteers who support every aspect of our organisation. Without them Stanleys would not be the community it is. Our work with adults and older people at our community centre has made a significant difference in the lives of many individuals. Through our various services and activities, we have helped to improve social connections, mental and physical well-being, skills and knowledge, and community engagement. We are proud of the positive impact we have had and remain dedicated to continuing our mission of supporting those in need.

I would like to pay special thanks to Martin Bell who we very sadly lost, on the 30th of December. Martin had been a volunteer for many years and was often the first person we spoke to each morning. He greeted everyone with a smile and loved the structure that Stanleys brought to his life. He often said Stanleys gave him more than he could ever give back.

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Activities and services provided from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2024

We provide a range of services and activities aimed at improving the wellbeing and quality of life of those we serve. Our timetable is changed at least twice per year.

PROJECT IMPACT

Health and Wellbeing sessions.

During this year we have very much built upon our existing programme to include. Abstract Art Sessions with Jess Levine. Abstract Art – Encouraged creativity and selfexpression, with participants showcasing their work in a local exhibition.

Jess provided a relaxed and encouraging space to explore abstract art, using acrylic painting, geli plate printing, mixed media and more.

Attendees have said they never thought they had an artistic bone in their body but Jess has helped unlock their potential. These sessions have been very well attended and we gained funding to continue offering a total of 6 x 6 week courses.

Jess said

“I'm not normally one for work culture out of work but my involvement teaching abstract art at Stanleys community centre Morecambe is one of the best and happiest work moves I've made. It's a special place for lots of different reasons, I've made friends in the other staff and volunteers and the clients always blow my mind with their brilliance. There's no sense of hierarchy it's a very hands-on place and it makes me smile being there, it's a culture that's open to change we grow together. People gain selfworth and it’s the most personalised service where the care is subtle, respectful and unobtrusive and people I hope, feel the benefit of that in other parts of their lives. I feel touched to be part of this excellent place the ripples of laughter just being humans together I feel very lucky that what I can offer in my fluffy chaotic way is seen by others as an asset it has a special place in my heart seemingly these creative connections may grow and expand into other groups and areas of creative provision and I feel energised about that sometimes one chunk of light in mental anguish can give people the inner strength to find greater illuminated paths feeling happy and emotional difficulties ”

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Women’s Health and wellbeing support

This has been delivered by Clair Scrimshaw who is a menopause and female health expert. Clair provided a safe space for women to share experiences, access resources, and build confidence sessions have been held on a one to one and a group setting.

Clair sessions ran through the week with an additional monthly meeting on a Saturday which allowed women who work to attend. Clair has helped many women who have struggled to cope.

Meditation

Ran by Julie Meyfroidt Chapman has supported mindfulness and stress reduction, attended by 86 individuals regularly.

Julie uses both her voice and other instruments creating a safe relaxed session. These sessions have been very well attended.

Somatic Movement sessions were delivered in partnership with Active Lancashire.

These sessions included movement and nutrition advice.

Tai Chi & Qigong

Has helped 77 participants improve flexibility, balance, and stress management. This took Place each Monday afternoon and later in the year we received funding which enabled us to offer a Thursday evening session. These sessions were delivered by Carol Lee, who we supported to become a fully qualified instructor.

Physical Activities

Throughout the year we have delivered a wide range of sessions accessible for all abilities. These have included Chair based Exercise, Boccia, Walk and talk weekly sessions which were held at Regent Park and on

Morecambe promenade.

Boccia has proved popular as it is an adaptive sport promoting teamwork and coordination, attended by up to 20 individuals weekly, particularly benefiting those with limited mobility.

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More physical activities have included circuit training and At Your Own Pace which is a supportive session allowing service users to use our equipment and gain the support they need to reach their own goals. The youngest members of our community have accessed sessions including baby massage, NRG Mini Movers, and Music Movement and me.

We have held Information and Advice Support sessions weekly in partnership with CAB

Through these initiatives, we have supported hundreds of community members, fostering inclusivity, engagement, and resilience. Through need identified in these sessions we have increased our form filling service and have taken on two dedicated volunteers, who on average are supporting 8 people per week.

We have also worked with Green Rose who in partnership with Leap have supported many of our service users providing energy efficiency advice through home visits where they have carried out hundreds of surveys saving thousands of pounds. We are very grateful to both and will continue the service for as long as possible.

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Food support throughout the year

We have provided free breakfast and lunch for people attending sessions. We have provided 7034 meals across breakfast and lunch and 2061 meals for young people.

We have 143 Food club members with an average weekly attendance of 73 families per week.

Volunteers have collected surplus food 6 nights per week from Greggs in Carnforth and we are very grateful for the donations.

We have collected tonnes of surplus food from Aldi in both Scale Hall and Tesco this has been collected each Monday and Tuesday throughout the

year.

We have collected just over 21 tonnes of food from Fareshare. Food collection and delivery take a total 951 volunteer hours. In December 2023 we were successful in a grant with DCMS. Through this funding we were able to purchase 1360kg of meat. The other significant purchase we made was a Minibus. We have stripped the seats out and use this to make the surplus food collections.

Funding from West End Morecambe paid for food club members for two weeks before Christmas.

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ALLOTMENT

Through the determination of one volunteer, we found ourselves taking on a huge allotment plot at the back of Bay Leadership Academy. Through the volunteers vision a lot of hard work has resulted in this space being transformed. Food is now grown and then brought back to Stanleys and used in our kitchen.

The Well community have helped with all the heavy lifting and have been able to enjoy the fruits or carrots of their hard labour.

Due to the number of volunteers attending the allotment Stanleys supported the allotment association by contributing half the cost of a new toilet which is used by all who access this space.

Hygiene Bank

We are very grateful to the hygiene bank as we have accepted 534kg of donations. This has included sanitary products, cleaning products, and bath products. Everything we receive is dispersed through our food club.

Community Events

Throughout the year, our staff and young people have organised various community events with the goal of bringing different members and generations of the community together. These events have included an Easter Fair and Themed Quizzes such as our Halloween event, all of which have been a great success with active participation from everyone. We are always amazed by the creativity and effort people put into their costumes.

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Our Christmas programme was incredibly successful, thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers who went above and beyond to ensure the community felt the magic of Christmas. We reached out to the community for donations of selection boxes, and the response was overwhelming, allowing Father Christmas to give a gift to every young person he encountered. This year, Father Christmas was joined by his wife for a special evening dedicated to young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The atmosphere was calm and peaceful, and each young person had a special 15-minute visit with Father Christmas. The following day, we hosted a Christmas Fair where 124 young people got to meet Father Christmas, all free of charge as we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas.

For the second year in a row, we opened our doors on Christmas day and served a Christmas meal to 50 people. We were grateful for the support of the community and volunteers from CAB, Morecambe Food Bank, and Bay Medical who all expressed a desire to make this an annual event. This was

made possible with a grant from Morecambe Bay Food Bank and the dedication of our Operations Manager, Mark, who volunteered his time to make Christmas Day special for all attendees. An additional 60 people came in to collect surplus food.

On Valentine's Day, we celebrated love for our community by giving each attendee a gift of a rose. This gesture was well-received, with some community members expressing gratitude and tears as they had never received flowers before. We are proud to have built a cohesive and growing community that we hold dear.

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YOUTH REPORT

We unveiled our three-year Youth Work Strategy at our AGM on June 9, 2023, with a focus on the specific areas we have identified through our work and with input from young people.

These make up seven areas where we will focus our support

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

SOCIAL ACTION

SKILLS AND TRAINING

  - Creating opportunities to develop skills and try new things.

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PROVIDE ENRICHING ACTIVITIES

PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE

EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILIY OF THEIR OWN HEALTH AND ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS

ADDRESS SCHOOL ISSUES

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The need we discovered.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many young people have struggled to readjust to the school routine, leading some parents to make the difficult decision to homeschool their children. Issues such as bullying, exam stress, and the need for additional support for those with special needs have become more prevalent in our local schools.

The presence of a metal detector at the entrance of the nearest secondary school is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by young people today.

Food poverty is a significant concern in our community, with many young people relying on our hot meals programme for nourishment. We often provide second portions and take-home boxes for those with dietary restrictions or limited food at home due to financial constraints. Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers free memberships to families in need, and we also distribute breakfast packs thanks to funding from The Westminster Foundation.

This year, we witnessed families forced to move into temporary accommodation in local hotels, with cramped living conditions and limited cooking facilities. The impact on the young people and their families has been profound, highlighting the urgent need for support in our community.

THE PROJECTS WE RAN

Youth Health Matters

After participating in various youth conversations organised by our local council, our focus group decided to organise their own consultation event to address the real issues faced by young people on a daily basis in school. Collaborating with youth staff, young people developed 6 case studies highlighting issues such as mental health, bullying, life skills support, and teacher mental health.

In a world café style event, young people welcomed professionals from our local GP practice, former teachers, parents, and other community members to discuss the case studies and ask questions. With the support of Phil Sykes, the event was filmed, and a short film was created to capture the important conversations that took place. In addition to organising and hosting the event, young people prepared and served a school dinner-style meal with dessert for all attendees. Despite inviting several current schoolteachers and local school staff, none were able to attend. We shared our short film with those who couldn't make it to give them a glimpse of the event and hopefully encourage their participation in future events. We commend all the young people involved and express our gratitude to those who did attend.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

This year, we offered 6 weeks of HAF provisions during the school holidays. In the Summer, we provided 45 spaces per day for 20 days. During Easter and Christmas holidays, we offered 35 spaces each day for 4 days. Young people aged 10-17 were able to participate in various activities and trips such as canoeing, gill scrambling, local park visits, and trips to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. We are grateful to our local HAF team for their assistance in delivering these provisions.

We will continue to work with the HAF team to seek an increase in the funding we receive as we were restricted by our budget on what we could offer. For the first time we did see an impact on the number of attendees. We struggled to find any trips further afield which would have enhanced our offer. The young people who did attend our sessions were all very grateful for what we provided but even they recognised the issues we faced.

POVERTY TRUTH COMMISSION

We continue to work closely with Morecambe Bay poverty Truth Commission who listened to the stories of young people around how poverty effects young people in the area. The young people also made a film about the Eden project and the awaited Eden North. Through this it became very apparent that young people had very little understanding of how the Eden Project could benefit them.

VISION

Bay Medical Practice supported our work educating young people around navigating health care support. They also investigated the rights of young people and explained when or not parental consent would be needed when accessing NHS services including use of the NHS App.

THE LINK WEST STREET

In early 2024 Stanleys entered a partnership with Lancaster and Morecambe College, Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission and Lancaster District CVS. Together we have taken over 11-13 West Street. We have named this space The Link, the benefit of this additional space for us is this is much smaller and better suited to small group work and there is a one-to-one room which the youth team and the Youth Social Prescriber can make use of. We received two years funding through Awards for All to support this. We look forward to reporting our achievements in next year’s report.

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The Impact of Our work

This year we worked with 361 young people

Provided 1080 holiday activity food spaces

We made 2061 meals young people.

We trained 17 young people

We provided 40 work placements

We worked with young people from 9 schools

We provided 208 sessions throughout the year

YOUTH SOCIAL PRESCRIBING

Youth Social Prescribing started In April 2022 in Partnership with Bay Medical and More Music. Both organisations employed a Youth Social Prescriber (This was a full-time post-split equally between us and More Music)

We were able to employ someone on a 18.5 hour contract.

Lukas Brown works alongside Maxine from More Music to deliver Social Prescribed activities to young people between the age of 11 and 19.

During the second year the prescribers worked with a total of 160 young people across

our area.

Some of the top reasons for referrals this year were low moods, Community connections and anxiety.

Stanleys took on an additional 50 onward referrals to our sessions like,

My Future Self and our Focus group sessions.

We also saw a number of young people attending some of our community sessions and events following the support from Lukas.

Future plans & Goals for 2024-2025

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Stanleys Community Centre

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Stanleys Community Centre

Year Ended 30 April 2024

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024 which are set out on pages 20-30

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees 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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

Signed:

Dated 2402/2025

Christine Harwood ACMA Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Accounts Matters Ltd 3-2-1 Storey House White Cross South Road Lancaster LA1 4XQ

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Statement of Financial Activities

Stanley's Community Centre For the year ended 30 April 2024

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Total Funds
Note Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
2023
£ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 2 3,647 - 3,647 5,191
Fundraising activities 17,314 - 17,314 18,924
Grant funding 171,833 119,257 291,091 327,306
Other Revenue 2 - 2 -
Room hire 113 - 113 -
Total Income and endowments 192,910 119,257 312,167 351,421
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities 3 201,719 130,658 332,377 303,257
Net income/(expenditure) 5 (8,809) (11,401) (20,210) 48,164
Transfers between funds (17) 17 - -
Net movement in funds (8,826) (11,384) (20,210) 48,164
Total Funds brought forward 46,686 102,745 149,431 101,268
Total Funds carried forward 37,860 91,361 129,221 149,432
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Balance Sheet

Stanley's Community Centre As at 30 April 2024

Note Unrestricted
Funds		 Restricted
Funds		 Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Centre Equipment 2,951 18,313 21,264 15,361
Motor Vehicles - 8,963 8,963 -
Total Tangible Assets 8 2,951 27,276 30,226 15,361
Total Fixed Assets 2,951 27,276 30,226 15,361
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Current account 40,643 49,106 89,749 138,933
Cash 311 - 311 -
Total Cash at bank and in hand 40,954 49,106 90,060 138,933
Other debtors 9 1,478 14,980 16,458 -
Total Current Assets 42,432 64,086 106,517 138,933
Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 7,522 7,522 4,863
Net Current Assets(Liabilities) 37,860 91,361 129,221 149,431
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 37,860 91,361 129,221 149,431
Net Assets 37,860 91,361 129,221 149,431
Capital and Reserves 11
Current Year Earnings (8,826) (11,384) (20,210) 48,163
Retained Earnings 46,686 102,745 149,431 101,268
Total Funds 12 37,860 91,361 129,221 149,431

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on ____.

Signed on behalf of the board of trustees

Cary Mathews on behalf of the trustees

20/02/2025

The notes on pages 22 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

1 Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) General information and basis of preparation

Stanley’s Community Centre is a charitable incorporated organisation in registered England. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities is the operation of a community centre.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and comply with the SORP provisions currently in effect.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

• the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

(b) Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

(c) Income recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP. Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.

Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.

Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred

Investment income is interest only.

(d) Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.

Grants payable to third parties are within the charitable objectives. Where unconditional grants are offered, this is accrued as soon as the recipient is notified of the grant, as this gives rise to a reasonable expectation that the recipient will receive the grants. Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the grant is only accrued when any unfulfilled conditions are outside of the control of the charity.

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

(f) Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

(g) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

(h) Loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured at present value.

(i) Leases

Assets acquired under finance leases are capitalised and depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the expected useful life of the asset. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors. The difference between the capitalised cost and the total obligation under the lease represents the finance charges. Finance charges are written-off to the SOFA over the period of the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge.

(j) Employee benefits

When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.

(k) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 30 April 2024
2
Income from donations
Donations from individuals
Income from donations was all attributable to unrestricted funds.
3
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
See detailed SOFA at note 14.
4
Governance costs
Independent examiners remuneration (including expenses and
benefits in kind)
5
Net income / (expenditure) for the year
Net income / (expenditure) is stated after charging / (crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets		 2024
£
3,647
3,647
2024
£
1,800		 2023
£
5,191
5,191
2023
£
1,800
1,800
2023
£
7,530
1,800
2024
£
14,996

6 Independent examiners remuneration

The independent examiners remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £1,800 (2023 - £1,800).

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

7 Staff costs and employee benefits

The average monthly number of employees and full time equivalent (FTE) during the year was as follows:

2024
2024
2023
Number
FTE
Number
Charitable activities
8
8
4
The total staff costs and employee benefits were as follows:
2024
£
Wages and salaries and employer taxes
200,137
200,137		 2023
FTE

4
2023
£
172,699
172,699

No employees received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.

The trustees did not have any expenses reimbursed during the year (2023 - £nil) and were not paid any wages or other benefits for the current or preceding year.

8 Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation:
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 30 April 2024
Depreciation:
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2024
Net book value:
At 30 April 2024
At 30 April 2023		 Motor
Vehicles
Centre Equipment
Total
£
£
£
-
30,121
30,121
11,950
17,911
29,861
11,950
48,033
59,983
-
14,760
14,760
2,987
12,008
14,996
2,987
26,767
29,756
8,963
21,264
30,226
-
15,361
15,361

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

9 Debtors

ebtors
Bike 2 Work Scheme
Prepayments
reditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Credit card
Accruals
Social security and other taxes
Pension		 2024
£
1,090
15,368
16,458
2024
£
277
1,759
2,593
2,047
847
7,522		 2023
£
-
-
-
2023
£
-
-
2,329
1,843
692
4,863

10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

11 Fund reconciliation

Unrestricted funds

Balance Balance Gains / Balance at
at 1 April Income Expenditure
Transfers		 (losses) 31 April
2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
General 46,686 192,910 (201,719) (17) -
37,860
reserve
41,815 204,810 (199,901) (38) -
46,686
Restricted funds
Balance Gains / Balance at
at 1 April
Income		 Expenditure Transfers (losses) 31 April
2024 2024
Awards for All 900
17,840		 (2,369) - - 16,371
Children in 5,569 - (2,785) - - 2,784
Need
Big Lottery - -
44,820		 (15,701) 5 - 29,124
DCMS
Francis C Scott 8,500
17,000		 (17,000) - - 8,500
Lanc District 4,000 - (4,000) - - -
LCC Young 24,806 - (13,911) - - 10,895
Health
LESS/ESFA 3,564 - (3,564) - - -
Morecambe 1,957 - (978) - - 978
Town Council
Morrisons 4,809 - (2,404) - - 2,404
Foundation
PHIF Food 7,800 - (7,812) 12 - -
PHF LDFFJP 40,842
(29,050)		 (11,792) - - -
Big Lottery – -
68,647		 (48,343) - - 20,304
Reaching
Communities
102,746
119,257		 (130,659) 17 - 91,361

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Stanley’s Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 30 April 2024

12 Analysis of net assets between funds

Fixed assets
Cash and current investments
Other current assets / liabilities
Total
Fixed assets
Cash and current investments
Other current assets / liabilities
Total		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
2,951
-
27,276
30,227
40,954
-
49,106
90,060
(6,044)
-
14,980
8,934
37,860
-
91,361
129,221
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2023
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
2,127
-
13,234
15,361
48,314
-
90,619
138,933
(4,863)
-
-
(4,863)
45,578
-
103,853
149,431

13 Related party transactions

The Charity has no disclosable related party transactions in this or the previous year.

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14[Statement of Financial Activities]

Stanley's Community Centre

For the year ended 30 April 2024

Note
Unrestricted
Restricted		 Total 2024
Total Funds
2023
Income and endowments £
£		 £
£
Donations and legacies 3,647
-		 3,647
5,191
Fundraisingactivities 17,314
-		 17,314
18,924
Grant funding 171,833
119,257		 291,091
327,306
Other Revenue 2
-		 2
-
Room hire 113
-		 113
-
Total Income and endowments
Expenditure on:		 192,910
119,257		 312,167
351,421
Community activities
Cost of Goods Sold		 15,448
13,411
752
3,174		 28,859
22,220
3,925
-
Meals 49
3,631		 3,679
3,023
Refreshments 258
-		 258
118
Youth 10,408
231		 10,639
27,243
Advertising& Marketing 201
36		 237
432
Audit & Accountancyfees 472
4,968		 5,440
2,497
Bank Fees 160
-		 160
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Cleaning 1,174
1,930		 3,105
203
Consulting 11,020
225		 11,245
10,275
Depreciation 1,692
13,303		 14,996
7,530
Employers National Insurance 8,322
-		 8,322
6,425
Entertainment -
-		 -
452
Equipment 47
180		 227
470
General Expenses 648
82		 730
978
Insurance 134
726		 861
437
Interest Paid -
-		 -
2
IT Software and Consumables 235
1,426		 1,661
640
Legal Expenses 40
-		 40
-
Motor Vehicle Expenses 699
279		 978
-
Office expenses -
-		 -
319
Pensions Costs 6,447
-		 6,447
4,384
Printing& Stationery 65
145		 210
440
Rent -
12,260		 12,260
12,000
Repairs & Maintenance 1,987
6,352		 8,338
2,275
Salaries 128,231
57,137		 185,368
161,890
Staff Training 1,330
25		 1,355
3,240
Subcontractors 9,979
2,920		 12,899
17,586
Subscriptions 522
161		 683
298
Telephone & Internet 343
1,589		 1,932
1,030
Travel - National 340
-		 340
1,145
Utilities 527
5,770		 6,297
15,679
Volunteer expenses 188
697		 885
Charitable Activities 201,719
130,658		 332,377
303,257
Net income/(expenditure) 8,809
-
11,401
-		 20,210
-
48,163
Transfers between funds (17)
17		 -
-
Net movement in funds 8,826
-
11,384
-		 20,210
-
48,163
Total Funds brought forward 46,686
102,745		 149,431
101,268
Total Funds carried forward 37,860
91,361		 129,221
149,431

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