TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Werrington Community Library & Wellbeing Centre
Ash Bank Road, Werrington, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0JS
Charity number 1186406
Reporting Period 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025
Charity Trustees:-
Jason Cartlidge - Chair Betty Johnson- Secretary & Library Manager Donna Ruscoe - Treasurer Jean Fryer – Volunteer Jocelyn Morrison - Volunteer
Objectives
To operate a community-led Library and Wellbeing Centre, to tackle loneliness and social isolation and provide an extensive range of wellbeing, lifestyle and health activities.
Activities
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The provision of a library service in accordance with national and local requirements.
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Organising and hosting a wide range of wellbeing activities/sessions for all ages in partnership with statutory, charitable and independent organisations.
Achievements this Year
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The establishment of a “Warm Welcome” point in line national and County Council Warm Space initiatives.
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The installation of a donation point for the Cheadle (Staffordshire) and District Foodbank in partnership with Staffordshire Police Community Support Officers.
Financial Review
The yearly accounts were audited and verified by a local resident accountant and no anomalies were identified with the accounting records. For further details see the Income and Expenditure Summary.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Annual Report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees -
Signature: Jason Cartlidge Full name: Warren Jason Cartlidge Position: Chair Date: 18/11/2025
WERRINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND WELLBEING CENTRE
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1186406
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR 1ST MAY 2024 TO 30TH APRIL 2025
| Receipts Operating activities to further charity's objectives: National Lottery grants Support Staffordshire grant Donations Operating activities to generate funds: Library receipts for general activities Hire of library Hire of lodges Miscellaneous income Other incoming funds: Receipt errors Total receipts |
£ £ 1,700 0 0 1,700 1,527 895 3,179 850 133 6,584 8,284 2025 |
2024 1,700 417 172 2,289 1,532 805 2,396 0 581 5,314 7,603 |
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WERRINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND WELLBEING CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1186406
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR 1ST MAY 2024 TO 30TH APRIL 2025
| Payments Charitable payments: Charitable activities: Insurance Village Shot project Wildlife and garden projects Craft sessions Support costs: Office overheads Cleaning Security and safety costs Property repairs Furniture and furnishings Remembrance Day poppies and Tommy Gazebo Signs and minor equipment Management and Administration: Independent Examiner fees Donations Repayment of receipts Miscellaneous expenses Total payments Net of receipts Cash funds at 1st May 2024 Cash funds at 30th April 2025 |
£ £ 761 0 191 6 363 1,653 577 360 0 500 2,146 367 150 266 133 493 7,966 7,966 318 25,234 25,552 2025 |
2024 767 206 1,148 168 1,218 2,015 686 405 446 0 0 0 0 15 581 579 8,234 8,234 (631) 25,865 25,234 |
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