GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number.. 1196138 Contents to the Financial Statements For the period ended 31 March 2024 Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examlners Report Recelpts and Payments Account ststement of Assets and Liabilities 11 Notes to the Flnancial Ststements 12 Charity Number. 1196138 GRANGE FARM COMMUNrrY (HOBBIES) CENTRE CIO TRusfEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS Period ended 31 March 2024 Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultancy Limited GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number: 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT For the pertod ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees p￿sent their annual report together with the finanoal ststements for the period to 31 March 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011, the Constitution, and Charity Commission Guidan￿ for Charities preparing their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis. REFERENCE AND ADMXNIsfRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARrrY, ITS TRusfEES AND ADVISERS Charity name: Grange Farm Community (Hobbles) Centre Registered charity number: 1196138 Structure: Charitsble Incorporated Organlsatlon (ao) Principal address: Wesley Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN16 ISA Trustees: At the date of thls report the trustees were: Maddison Leigh Max Bell Mlchael Butler Kate Youdale Chalr from 28th November 2023 - to .7tt1 February 2024 Chair from 20th February 2024 Appointed 4th October 2021 Treasurer from 20th February 2024 The followlng changes took pla￿ during the year and Sin￿ the year end: Pamela Price Chair from 4th October 2021, resigned 6th October 2023 Ann Cooper Appointed 4th Ottober 2021, resigned 6th October 2023 Michael Butler Appointed 4th October 2021 stephen Stamp Appointed 4th ottober 2021, resigned 29th Sept 2023 Stephen Davidson Appointed 4th October 2021, ￿sIgned 12th June 2023 Janice Higgins Appointed 4th October 2021, resigned 16th Sept 2023 MaU￿en Whitaker-aark Appointed 4th Ottoter 2021, resigned 16th May 2023 Max Bell Appointed 6th Ottober 2023 Maddison Leigh AppM)inted 6th Ottober 2023, resigned 7tt) February 2024 Kate Youdale AppNJinted 6th Ottober 2023 Maddison Leigh Chair from 28th November 2023. To 7th February 2024 Victoria Willerton Ap￿)inted 28th November 2023, resigned 23rd January 2024 GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number. 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 Bankers: Wirgin Money 122-124 High street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6ES Independent examiner: Rebecca Triffitt MAAT Phoenix AccountanLy and Business Consultsncy Umlted Morley's Cottage, Morle(s Yard Walkergate Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 9BY srRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charty was establlshed under a Constitution (Association model) dated 13 October 2021 and is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisatlon (CIO). Prior to this Grange Farm Grange Farm Hobbles Centre operated as an unincorporated Charity (Charlty number 1088500). Following a review of the risks Of being an unincorporated association the Trustees made the dec15ion to become the CIO. For a period of time both organlsations We￿ operdting simultsneousw, by 16th September 2022 all as*ts and liabilities were transferred to Grange Farm Community (Hobbies) Centre from this date. Governlng body The responsibility to ensu￿ appropriate governan￿ and management of the charlty is vested in the Trustees. Appointment of Trustees The appointment of trust￿ is in accordance with the Constitution. The Trustee Board are elected at the Annual General Meeting by the members of the Charity, at every annual general meeting one-third of the charity trustees ￿tire from offi￿. The Trustee Board elects their Honorary Officers from those appointed. GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 Appointment of Trustees (continued) There is also the provision ft)r the co-opts.on of additional trust￿ by the Trustee Board, provided that the maximum number of trustees is not exceeded. Co-opted trustees must retire at the next AGM after their appointment and shall not be counted for the purpose of which of the charity trustees are to retire by appointsnent at the AGM. Any person retiring as a charlty trustee by rotation or by giving notice tt) the CIO is eligible for reappointment. The Consututlon ststes that the￿ must be at least 3 charity trustees and the maximum number of charity trustees Is 9. Trustee Induction and Tralnlng New Trustees undergo induction, provlded by the current Trustee Board. The induttion Includes a discusslon about the role and responsibilities of Trustees, the artiv1￿eS, alms and objectives of the Charity, the structure of the organisatlon, Board of Trustees, general proCedU￿S of the organlsatlon. New Trustees are introduced to members of staff and other Trustees and are provided wlth the Charity Commissions 'Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees,, the Constitution, the latest ststutory finarKial ststements, Annual Report, and flnanclal reports provided to the Board of Trustees. Organlsatlonal Structure The Trustee Board manages the Charity, and together with the Executive Committee considers both day to day operations of the Charity and strategic decisions at its meetlngs. Trustees a￿ aware that any conflicts of interest are declared and minuted. There is also the provision within the Constitution to develop sub-committees as required. The procedure for this is outlined in the Constitution. Risk Management The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have b￿n established to mitigate those risks. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety for trustees, staff, volunteers, servl users and visitors to the Centre. All proCedU￿S are periodically rewewed tt) ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number: 1196138 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 OBJECTIVES AND AcrIvrrIES Objects As set out In the Constitution, the Chaiity's objects are: (a) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of North Llncolnshire and the nelghbourhood without distlnction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political religious or other opinions, by associating the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the Interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objett of Improving the conditions of life ft)r the said inhabitants. (b) establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre and to manage and maintain the same (whether alone or in co-operation wlth any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objective5. (c) promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to tr'me be determined. Summary of Main Activltles Sn relation to the purposes for the publlc beneflt We continue to provide facilities for Educab'on, Recreation, Leisure and Sportjng Attlvltles for the people of North Lincolnshi￿. These include Alkldo, Amateur Dramatlcs, Alr Gun Clubs, Boxing Groups, Circuit Training, Dancing cfultlon and Pleasure), Dress Maklng/ Sewing, Gymiweightlifting, Judo, Model Railways Groups, Sub-Aqua, War Games & Role Playing, Youth Groups and Health Related athvities. This is by no means an exhaustive list. We continue to embrace the input and support from North Lincolnshire Council - Behaviour Supwrvcarers Support etc. from Rdash - CPR. PMVA courses and others. win Our main objectlves for the followlng year are: Continue to provide a communty building for the use of the community Contlnue to support the growth of the local communty Public benefit The Trust*s confirm that they have complied with the duty, contained in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. The charitsble purpose of the charty within the meaning of the act is contained within ts objects stated above. GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number: 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Review of the financial period Review of Acknvities -24 During the accounting period we have continued to provide facilities for Education, Recreation, Leisure and SForting Acbvities for the people of North Lincolnshire. These Include. Aikido, Amateur Dramatics, Boxing Groups, Circuit Training, Dancing (Tuition & Pleasure), Dress Makingl Sewing, Gymlweightlifting, Judo, Model Railways Groups, Sub- Aqua, War Games & Role Playing and health related activities. This is by no means an exhaustive Ilst. FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanclal regulations The financlal ststements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 11 and comply with the Constitutlon, the Charities Att 2011, and Charlty Commission Guidance for Charitles preparing their accounts on the Recelpts and Payments basis. Financlal results Total Income was £65,667, the majority of thls came from hlrlng the hall (£63,11 l). Totsl expendlture was £88,690. The deficit for the period was £23,023. Pollcy on reserves It is the aim of the Trustee Board to retsin at least six months, core running costs In the unrestritted general fund to ensure a sufflclent buffer to enable effective financial decision making and ensu￿ the￿ are reserves available for unexpected expendlture. GFZANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 FUTURE PLANS The Trustee Board will continue to maintsin the Centre to a very high standard, making it an attractive and well used asset for the residents of North Lincolnshire. Trustees will continue to ensure the future of the hall by working in partnership with our long and short-temi hirers as well as seeking new hi￿r$ to increase room use. Addltlonally, the Trustees wlll apply for grant funding to try and fund new developments where appropriate. STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER We, the Trustees of the Charity who held Offi￿ at the date of approval of these financlal statements, each confirni so far as we are awa￿, that: there Is no relevant informatlon of which the Charit