RJ WESTON DUFFIELD CHARITY (CIO)
(Registered Charity No’s: 518547 (Trust) & CRN 1188669 (CIO)
Report for the 12 months ended 31[st] December 2024
The RJWDC continues to operate as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is linked to the original Trust, which has remained in place as the owner of the building until such time as the Landlord formally agrees to the CIO status.
The CIO is the sole trustee of the Trust, and one combined set of Accounts are submitted, with the 5vehicle parking spaces having been retained in the area adjacent to the Weston Centre building.
The current Trustees of the Charity (CIO), at the time of this report, are as follows:
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David Zydzienowski (Chair) / Bernadette Roberts (Vice-Chair)
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Kate Busman (Treasurer)
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Barrie Clarke / Robert Crowder / Sandra Zydzienowski
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Jan Thompson – appointed by the Duffield Parish Council
In July, Nicola Dalby resigned from the Trustee Board and was replaced by Kate Busman, who, the Board agreed, had an integral role in the running of the Weston Centre, and was voted on as a full member of the.
Bernadette Roberts was also formally elected as the Vice-Chair.
Following the review of the annual accounts, the situation for the Weston Centre was found to be in a difficult financial position which showed that without a substantial grant or income in the coming years the RJWDC would run out of money within two years with the subsequent closure of the Weston Centre.
On that matter, it was agreed that a review of what was the immediate requirements, and the Trustees agreed that the Board would put forward a request to the Parish Council for a grant to cover the cost of repairs and replacements.
The Chair to the Trustees put forward a financial request to the Parish Council in April, for a grant of £10k, which was agreed by the Council on the provision that the refurbishment would be fully itemised, with quotes and invoices provided, and ‘ring-fenced’ only for the items listed, and this financial assistance was subsequently and gratefully received by the RJWDC.
Since then, and due to the further activity by the Trustee Events & Fundraising sub-committee, further financial assistance has been sought and obtained, with donations from various groups, such as the Duffield Freemasons and the Belper & Duffield Rotary Club, along with a successful claim for Gift Aid from the HMRC.
In addition, the RJWDC also received several individual legacies from Duffield residents who have left monies in their wills following decease.
These donations have been very gratefully received and have gone a long way to ensuring the Charity and the Weston Centre has the financial stability to remain open.
Following this influx of interest the Charity is in the process of putting together a small leaflet which will be distributed to the village residents showing our daily activities, throughout the year, which is currently the only facility in Duffield that have consistently operated such a Centre with a small number of volunteers.
Despite the financial difficulties the RJWDC has continued to provide a safe and warm environment for the residents, of any age, to the Centre with non-stop activities, which have all been well attended, including:
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Monday Lunch Club / Cofee Mornings
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Two Film Clubs / Minibus Excursions
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Quiz Evenings / Memory Café
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Chairobics / Bridge Club / Art Clubs
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• Josh Jones Academy / NCT Group
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‘Special’ events such as the Easter & Christmas Tea Partes as well as individual hall hirers for birthday & commemoration parties.
In the meantime, the issue that the Viceroy Restaurant had considered plans to install CCTV cameras, with a parking payment machine, in the shared car park, has been, for the foreseeable future, been dropped.
Although it has been a difficult year, we believe, with the continued support of the Parish Council, village residents and the many local business establishments, who also donated many prizes for the Christmas Raffle, the RJWDC, will continue to have a future in the village, wherever we may reside.
On behalf of the RJWDC Trustees, I offer our thanks to Emma our Centre Manager, and to all the volunteers who give their time willingly to help the Charity throughout the year for our events and we shall always encourage anyone who wishes to participate as a volunteer or join in with the activities we provide for all members of the Duffield community.
David Zydzienowski Chair to the Trustees – 30[th] January 2025
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THE R J WESTON DUFFIELD CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1188669 (CIO) and Linked Charity 1188669-1(Formerly Trust)
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31st DECEMBER 2024
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| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31st DECEMBER 2024 THE R J WESTON DUFFIELD CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1188669 (CIO) and Linked Charity 1188669-1(Formerly Trust) |
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| INCOME Externally Generated Big Give Donations(Unrestricted as exceeded restricted of £6k in 2022) Legacy Donations Restricted Donations Unrestricted Donations Gift Aid Investment Income(Loss) Interest Internally Generated (net of costs) Hallhire Lunches Coffee Mornings and teas at other events Film Club Art Group Events Memory Café I Pad Courses Bar( Income less costs. No Stock value) Eurofilm income Minibus Trips Net Income TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Helping Hands Costs from restricted funds Car Park Repair from restricted funds Chairs,Hand Dryers,Blinds, Office Items(from DPC Grant) Employee Costs(Payroll) Ovens (from grant) Ground Rent Buildings Depreciation Building Alcohol Licence Running Expenses Insurance Admin incl Computer; Card Reader fees, Telephone and Volunteer Event Bank Charges TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET SURPLUS(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR |
2024 £ 25,000 11,100 2,070 5,801 1,827 336 8,750 2,087 4,130 341 852 1,837 464 0 385 86 65,066 264 2,244 18,870 1,700 2,455 70 7,202 1,120 1,458 60 35,443 29,623 |
2023 £ 2,100 0 11,528 515 1,220 8,024 1,404 2,578 195 374 75 (698) (688) (16) 495 27,106 1,801 3,392 16,780 948 1,700 2,454 70 7,740 1,638 1,811 60 38,394 (11,288) |
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| INCOME Minibus Hire Income and Trips net of costs TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET SURPLUS(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR THE R J WESTON DUFFIELD CHARITY RJWD MINIBUS |
2024 £ 2,674 2,674 2,835 2,835 -161 |
2023 £ 3,179 3,179 3,007 3,007 172 |
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| SUMMARY Net Surplus excl Minibus Minibus TOTAL |
2024 £ 29,623 -161 29,462 |
2023 £ -11,288 172 -11,116 |
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THE R J WESTON DUFFIELD CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1188669 (CIO) and Linked Charity 1188669-1(Formerly Trust)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024
| ASSETS Building Minibus Cash and Bank Cash CAF Bank CAF Bank Restricted Funds re Grants CAF Bank Restricted Funds re RJWD Minibus Investments COIF B COIFC Debtors Prepayments TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES REPRESENTED BY: Balances Brought Forward Surplus/(Deficit) for Year RESERVES |
Dec-24 £ 100,658 1,000 410 7,498 8,114 6,365 8,984 45,887 630 3,288 182,834 (2,488) (2,488) 180,346 150,884 29,462 180,346 |
Dec-23 £ 103,113 1,000 305 1,781 5,144 6,526 8,717 24,327 240 1,638 |
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| 152,791 | ||||
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| 150,884 | ||||
| 162,000 -11,116 |
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| 150,884 |
AUDIT R'S STATEMENT FOR THE ACCOUNTS OF THE RJ.WEsfoN DUFFIELD CHARITY 2024 I have examined the books and vouchers of the RJ Weston Duffield Charity Reglstratlon 1188669 and linked charity 1188669-1 for the year ended 31" December 2024 and the explanations given. I confirm that the accounts show a true and fair view of the activities for the year and the financial position of the Charity at the year end. CHRISTOPHER PAYNTER F.C.A DATE: 21.3.2025