Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2024 Period start date To 31/03/2025 Period end date
Charity name: The Roost
Charity registration number: CE023260
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 | To advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public, in part, but not exclusively, young people in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England. To do this through provision of recreational and leisure activities and support. |
| 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 |
Infrastructure: installation of a cabin in our outdoor space, to provide shelter for meetings and activities. Chaplaincy: provision of chaplaincy services in one sixth form. Community: provision of food and resources for activities on Community days, held once a month. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | Yes, the trustees have had regard to the guidance. |
| ~~benefit~~ |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | -Continued to support young adults in our community, developing new relationships with younger member -Continued 6th form chaplaincy in one school -Began work to develop chaplaincy in FE communities across the county -Began the recruitment & HR process to place more chaplains in schools -Piloted work with young adults in our outdoor space |
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Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
| Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Bank balance stood at £17,634.99 in credit. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Chaplaincy funds are hypothecated for Chaplaincy post. Grant received, hypothecated for purchase of cabin and materials. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | All funds will be paid to the chaplaincy post and cabin project. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are still a young charity. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| 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 |
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| ~~trusts:~~ Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
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 |
Para 1.25 | Election by resolution at Trustees meeting. Agreed by majority. Quorum is 2 trustees or nearest number to 1/3 of trustees. |
| ~~trustees~~ |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| 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
| Charity name | The Roost |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1192199 |
| Charity’s principal address 1 Barns Farm Netherwitton Northumberland NE61 4NW |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Elizabeth Rookwood |
Leader and Founder |
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| Nicola Taylor | ||||
| Michael Carson |
Treasurer | Founder | ||
| Sarah Keith | Founder | |||
| Tara Russell | Chair | Founder | ||
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 |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
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
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behal ~~f of the charity’s trustees~~ Signature(s)
Full name(s) Rev Elizabeth Rookwood
Position (eg Leader & Founder Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 04/02/2026
Management Report
The Roost For the period ended 31 March 2025
Prepared on 6 January 2026
For management use only
Table of Contents
Statement of Activity........................................................................................................................................3 Statement of Financial Position.......................................................................................................................4
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Statement of Activity
April 2024 - March 2025
| Statement of Activity April 2024 - March 2025 |
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| Total | |
| INCOME | |
| Charitable activities | 202.87 |
| Donations and legacies | 6,325.34 |
| Non-profit income | |
| Bank interest | 27.92 |
| Grants | 400.00 |
| Total Non-profit income | 427.92 |
| Sales of Product Income | 14.75 |
| Services | 20,626.34 |
| Unapplied Cash Payment Income | 33.42 |
| Total Income | 27,630.64 |
| TOTAL | 27,630.64 |
| EXPENDITURES | |
| Bank charges | 65.00 |
| Computer Costs | 168.83 |
| Hospitality | 738.83 |
| Insurances | 599.40 |
| Interest Payable | -7.77 |
| IT & Website | 40.00 |
| Manpower | |
| Payroll services | 313.00 |
| Salaries | 25,343.79 |
| Training | 450.00 |
| Total Manpower | 26,106.79 |
| Mileage | 22.32 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenses | 768.96 |
| Other Professional Services | 247.60 |
| Pastoral care | 200.00 |
| Payroll Expenses | |
| Pension | 689.82 |
| Taxes | 539.60 |
| Total Payroll Expenses | 1,229.42 |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 32.39 |
| Raising funds | 71.02 |
| Repair and maintenance | 533.62 |
| Subscriptions | 274.22 |
| Travel and Accommodation | 128.45 |
| Total Expenditures | 31,219.08 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | -3,588.44 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £ -3,588.44 |
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The Roost
Statement of Financial Position
As of March 31, 2025
| Statement of Financial Position As of March 31, 2025 |
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| Total | |
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Tangible assets | |
| Fixtures and Fittings Cost | 10,000.46 |
| Office Equipment Cost | 2,817.25 |
| Total Tangible assets | 12,817.71 |
| Total Fixed Asset | 12,817.71 |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| CAF | 17,634.99 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 17,634.99 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 17,634.99 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES) | 17,634.99 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 30,452.70 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £30,452.70 |
| CHARITY FUNDS | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 29,413.82 |
| Retained Earnings | 4,627.32 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | -3,588.44 |
| Total Charity funds | £30,452.70 |
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The Roost
Independent Examiners' Report to the trustees of The Roost
I report on the unaudited accounts of The Roost for the year ending 31st March 2025, which comprise the Receipts and Payments Accounts, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. The accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis, which records income when received and payments when made.
Responsibilities of trustees
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) (or section 144(3)) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required under section 145 of that Act.
Responsibilities of the independent examiner
I am qualified to undertake the examination, being a qualified member of the Association of International Accountants. Having satisfied myself that the charity is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for England and Wales; and
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state whether any matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity, a comparison of the accounts presented with those records, and consideration of any unusual items or explanations provided by the trustees.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, accordingly, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Accounting records relating to periods prior to the year under examination were not maintained on a full doubleentry basis and were not available for my review. As a result, I was unable to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence regarding the opening fund balances at the start of the period and could not determine whether any adjustments to those opening balances might have been necessary.
Independent Examiner’s Statement Report
Except for the matters described in the Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report above, I have not become aware of any material matters giving me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect:
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(1) proper accounting records have not been kept; or Have not been met; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records or comply with the relevant statutory requirements.
In addition, as explained by the trustees, the bank balance per the accounting records did not agree with the corresponding bank statement at the year end, resulting in an unexplained difference of £549.19. This matter remained unresolved at the date of my examination.
I have not become aware of any other matters in connection with the examination to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Carter Collins and Myer Accountants Robert Newman DATE: 1 03-Feb-26