CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1198921
St Sampson's Centre
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year ended 30th September 2024

St Sampson's Centre
Financial Ststements
For the year ended 30 September 2024
Contents
PaBe
Trustees, annual report
Independent examiner's report to the trustees
Statement of financial activities
Statement of financial position
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
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St Sampson's Centre
Trustees. Annual Report
For the year ended 30 September 2024
The Iruslees, present their ieport and the unaudited financial ststemenls of the charity for the year ended
30th September 2024.
Reference and admlnlstratlve details
Registered charlty name
St Sampson's Centre
Charity registration number
1198921
Prlncipal offiGo
Church Street, York, Y01 88E
The tru5tegs
Ms R E Potter
Mr M R Kirby
Mr G Hutchinson
Ms S F Hutchinson
Ms J Clerkin
Mr D Ormondroyd
MrMCFox
resigned 9th December 2024
appointed 29th April 2024
appointed 9th December 2024
appointed 9th December 2024
Independent examiner
A J Brown FCA
Unil 19B
Escrick Business Park
York
Structure. governance and managerngnt
Governing Document
The organisalion is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisalion established by Constitution operating
nder the Charity Commission and therefore subject to Charity Law. The Constitution sets down the objects
and procedures of the charty with membership limited to the trustees of the Charity.
Trustees Appointment Induction and Training
Committee under the Conslitulion. The Trustees are elected al the Annual General Meeting or co-opted as
vacancies arise.The Trustees are elected in three year terms and meet at least every few months lo decide on
major issues and leave the day lo day iunning of the Charity lo the Centre Manager although several of the
Trustees are available at the Centre several times a week. With reference to Trustees indudion and training
most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity however other committee members are
available lo help any new trustees with their duties and responsibilities.
Risk Management
to miligale the risks which include compliance with health and salety. staffing. volunteers and visitors to the
Centre.
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St Sampson's Centre
Trustees, Annual Report continued
For the year ended 30 September 2024
Objectives and actlvlties
The Charity was registered under the Charities Acts on 11th May 2022 as a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation and look oveT all the assets and liabilities of another charity Sl Sampson's Social Centre for Old
People. York with Charity Registered Number 512134 as of 30th September 2022 and commenced activities
on 1 sl October 2022. The objectives of the Charity are the provision of 8 centre which will provide or assist in
the provision of facilities for recrealiori OT other leisuTelime occupation in the inleiests of social welfare for
persons in and around York who have need ol such facilities by reason of their age,infiTmily or disability with
the object of improving their conditions of life.
The Charity operates from The Sl Sampsons Church in the centre of York and attracts hundreds of persons
every day seeking relaxation, companionship and refreshment. The Charity is constantly striving lo improve
the facilities Provided and this is only possible through the dediGalion and hard work of our many volunteers
and management team. We very much appreciate their commitment and continued support.
Achievgmonts and performance
The total incoming resource5 for the year were £219469 12023 £316,409 including the net transfer of assets
and liabilities from St Sampson Social Centre for Old People York tolalling £130,1071.The total expenditure for
the year was £200615 12023 £196,572). The main income of the Charity is received for providing
refreshments at the Centre which lotalled £136748 12023 £144,301 1.The overall excess of income over
expenditure was£1885412023 £119,837 including the nel incoming transfer of £130,107). The management
committee exercise prudent financial control whilst striving lo maintain the Centre lo the highest standards.
Financial review
Principal Funding Sources
The main income streams for the Charity are from receivSng donatSons and gTants,providing refreshments at
the Centre and staging fundraising events such as raffles and jumble sales.
Investment Policy
The Twstees consider that minimal risk should be taken with the Charity funds and therefore monies on hand
are invested in cash deposits where monies are readily available rf needed. The interest eamed in the year
lotalled £4889 { 2023 £7025 }. There are no reslriclions on the chartys power to invest.
Reserves Policy
The Charity considers that sufficlenl reserves should be held lo ensure its continuation and to meet any
unexpected costs and in particular those relatrng lo the maintenance and repairs under the lemis of the lease
which could be considerable because of the costs involved in repairing such an old building. The Trustees
have created a designated fund to set aside monies for this specific purpose for the repairs to the building and
transfer monies when considered necessary. The Iruslees consider that funds amounting lo six months normal
expenditure plus funds for specific projects should be maintained.
The trustees, annu81 report wa5 approved on 10th February 2025 and $i9ned on behalf oflhe board of trustees b￿.
Ms R E Potter
Trustee
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St Sampson's Centre
Independent Examiner's Report to the Partners of St Sampson's Centre
For the year ended 30 September 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sl Sampson's Centre flhe charity'l foi
the period ended 30 September 2024.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the trustees ol the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'i.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements ¢arTied out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under seclion 14515}Ib) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection
with the examinalion giving me cause to believe th81 in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as ￿quIred by section 130 of the Act.. or
the financial slatemeDls do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply wlth the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and conlenl
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that
the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no COn￿mS and have come acrosg 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.
A J Brown FCA
Independent Examiner
Unit 19b Escrick Business Prf<
York
Y019 6FD
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St Sampson's Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 30 September 2024
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
Unieslrict Restricted
ed funds
funds
Total
funds
Total
funds
Note
Income and endowments
Donations. legacie5 & grants
Charitable activities
Fundraising activities
Investment income
other income
65430
136748
12402
4889
65430 156,914
136748 144,301
12402
8,019
4889
7.025
150
Total Income
219469
219469 316,409
Expgndituro
Expenditure on charitable aclivilies
Governance costs
9.10
197619
2996
197619 192,728
2996
3,844
Total Expenditure
200615
200615 196.572
Net income and not movement in funds
18,854
18,854
119837
Reconciliation of fvnds
Total funds brought forward
118933
904
119837
Total funds carried forward
137,787
904 138,691
119837
The statement of financial aclivilies inclu(Jes all gains and losses iecognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing actsvities.
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St Sampson's Centre
statement of Financial Position
30 September 2024
Note
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
Current assets
Stocks
Cash al bank and in hand
16
3804
136387
3,330
119,212
140191 122,542
Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthin ong year
17
1500
2,705
Net current assgts
138691 119,837
Total assets less curront liabilities
138691 119,837
Ngt assets
138691
119,837
Funds ofthe charity
Reslricled Funds
Unreslricled funds
904
904
137787 118.933
Total charity fund$
19-20
138,691 119,837
These financial slalemenls were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 10th
February 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by..
Mr M R Kirby
Trustee
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St Sampson's Centre
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 September 2024
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
Ca$h flows from operating activltles
Net income
18,854
119,837
Adjustmenfs for
Other interest recelvable and similar income
Accrued expenses
4,889
-1,205
-7,02S
2.705
Changes in..
Stocks
474
-3,330
Cash generated from opeTations
12.286
112,187
Interest received
4.889
7.025
Nel cash from operating activities
17,175
119,212
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash gquivalents at beglnnlng of period
17.175
119212
119,212
Cash and cash equivalgnts at gnd of period
136,387
119,212
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St Sampson's Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2024
1. Gongral infomiatlon
The charity is a public benefit enlity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is
unincorporaled. The address of the principal office is Church Street, YoTk, Y018BE, England.
2. Statement of compliancg
These financial stslements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the 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 IFRS 102) (Charities SORP {FRS 10211 and the Charities
Ac12011.
3. Accounting pollcles
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the
revaluation of ￿rtain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value
through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the Gharily's ability to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Eslimalions are made in the accounts where the exact amounts are not known typically accruals and
cost of stocks based upon the past and any known factors.
Fund accountlng
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the Iruslees to further any of the charity's
purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eam)arked by the partners for particular future project or
commitment.
Restricted funds are Subiected lo restriclions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the
terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-clas5es.' restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Incoming resources
All Incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has
passed lo the charity,. rt is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
lo the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied lo
particular categories of Income-
income from donations or grants are recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift.
receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
legacy in¢ome is recognised when re￿Ipt is probable and entitlement is eslablished.
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St Sampson's Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2024
Incoming resources (continued )
income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical
to rneasure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost lo the donor or the eslimaled
resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value
can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volur71eers.
income from contracts for the supply of servi<*s is recognised with the delivery of the contracted
service. This is classified as unreslricled funds unless there is a contractual requirement for il lo be
spent on a pa￿'Cular puipose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an ?￿r￿al5 basi5 as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT
which cannot be fijlly recovered. and is classffied under headings of the statement of financial activities
to which il relates..
expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities. events, non-ch8rilable
trading activities. and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable adivities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities
that further ils charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those support costs and
costs relating to the governan￿ of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related lo raising funds for the charily
nor part of ils expenditure on charitsble aclivilies.
All costs ale allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs
attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned
behveen the activities they contribute lo on a reasonable. justifiable and consislenl b8SIS.
Operatlng leases
Lease payments are recognised a5 an expense over the lease temi on a slraight-line basis. The
aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease temi. on
a straighl-lirie basis.
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling prlee less costs to complete and sell.
Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock
to rts present location and condition.
Financlal instruments
A financi818ssel or a financial liability is recognised only when the charty becomes a party lo the
contractual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al the amount ieceivable or payable including any
related transaction costs.
Current assets and curr8nt Siabilities are subsequently measured al the cash or other Gonsideralion
expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Deflned contrlbutlon plans
Conlribijtions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the
related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the
prepayment will lead lo a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
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St SamDson's Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2024
4. Donations Legaclgs & Grants
Donations
General Donations
Donations from Another Charity
Grants
Grants receivable
Unreslricl Total Funds Total Funds
ed Funds
2024
2023
30361
30361
21913
130107
35069
35069
4894
totals
65430
65430
156914
5. Charitable actlvitles
Unreslricl
ed Funds Total 2024 Total 2023
Sale of goods as part of charitable activities
136748
136748
144301
6. Other tradlng activitles
Unreslricl
ed Funds Total 2024 Total 2023
Fundraising events
12402
12402
8019
7. Invostment income
Bank interest received
Unreslricl
ed Funds Total 2024 Totsl 2023
4889
4889
7025
8. Other income
Other Income
Unrestricl
ed Funds Total 2024 Total 2023
150
9. Exp9nditure on charitable activit19s by fund
Unreslrict
Total 2024 Totsl 2023
Cafe & Establishment cost5
Suport Costs
Governace Costs
Funds
131919
65700
2996
131919
65700
2996
132073
60655
3844
10. Expenditure on charitable acuvities by a¢tivity type
Activities
undertaken
directly
131919
Cafe & Establishment costs
Governance Costs
Support Total funds Total funds
costs
2024
2023
65700
197619
192728
2996
2996
3844
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st Sampson's Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2024
11. Analysis of support costs
30.Sep-24
304ep.23
Staff costs
Repairs
Communications and IT
General office
Miscellaneous costs
60546
1936
368
1384
1466
56715
14
365
1221
2340
12. Net Income
Nel income is stated after chargingl{credlting).'
Operating lease rentals
30-Sep-24 3o￿ep-23
10556
13. Independent examination fees
Fees payable lo the independent examiner for..
Independent examination of the financial
Other financial services
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
15
1496
1800
2046
14. Staff costs
Wages & Salaries
Employer contributions to pension plans
30-Sep-24 30-Sep23
95313
90861
321XJ
3116
The average number of employees during the period was 9 {2023 7)
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during either of the periods
15. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or expenses were paid to any Iruslee during Ihe Iwo periods.
16. Stocks
Goods for resale
Non resale stock
304ep-24 30-Sep23
1904
1577
1900
1753
17. Creditors: amounts falling due within ono
ygar
Accruals
30-Sep-24 30-Sep23
Isoo
2705
18. Penslons and other post retirement benefits
Defined COntrib￿lon plans
The amount recognised as an expense in relation
to defined contribution plans was..
304ep-24 30-Sep.23
32(XJ
3116
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St Sampson's Centre
Notes to the Financial Statsments
For the year ended 30 September 2024
19.Analysis of charitable lund$
Unrestricted fund5
General Fund
Designated Buikling Fund
BIFWD
Income Expendlture 3o￿ep-34 30-Sep-23
18933
iooooo
219469
200615
37787
100000
18933
l(N)000
219469
200615
Restricted funds
Small Specific Funds
904
904
904
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
20. Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
139287
1500
904
140191
151)0
122542
2705
At
At
30 Sep 20 30 Sep 20
24
23
136387
119212
21. Analysis of changes In net debt
C85h at bank and in hand
Bl Fwd
119212
Cash flows
17175
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