Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 17/08/2022 Period start date To Period end date 01/08/2023 Charity name: Southbrook Community Centre
Charity registration number: 1200090
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 | Provide a community centre for the beneft of South- brook residents and wider Daventry area |
| 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 |
Hire of the centre to community groups/private hire individuals. Our main hire is to Food For Thought Daventry (1184601) for the provision of a Community Larder for which we work in partnership. Operation of a Youth Club, provision of seasonal events/shows and working closely with local organisations/authorities to better the area. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The charity and its trustees carries out its activities and objectives within the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable - the charity does not make grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not Applicable - the charity does not carry out social investments. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All of the charities work is carried out by volunteers including trustees. The charity works hard to attract, motivate and enable it’s volunteers in order to provide best results of our activities and objectives. The charity has volunteers that work ad-hoc just a couple of times a year to those for contribute over 16hrs per month. |
| Other | None |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Through our support and partnership working with the Daventry Community Food larder we have been able to give the local community access to cheaper and healthier Summary of the main Para 1.20 food with the aim of reducing food poverty. We would judge this as a success based on the growing numbers achievements of the charity, accessing this service with over 600 members registered. identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to With the provision of the Youth Club in partnership with the circumstances of its Daventry Town Council and Youth Inspired we support on beneficiaries and any wider average 30 young people a week to gain access to a safe benefits to society as a space where they learn new skills and grow in confidence. whole. Our seasonal events/shows we have reduced social isolation and creating a better community cohesion. The charity clearly sees a need for such events/shows with the an average attendance of approx. 80 persons. The charity also attends and hosts local steering groups and other such meetings with a view to better the community
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The year ends on a stable fnancial footing with balance of £8,092.35 with funds set aside for projects next year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to enable repairs to the building due to the self-repairing lease we hold for the Community Centre. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | The Trustee’s are of the opinion that the Charity is able to continue as a going concern throughout the next fnancial year. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
The Trustee’s are of the opinion that the Charity is able to continue as a going concern throughout the next fnancial year. N/A |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| 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 trusts: |
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| 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 trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustee’s are selected by panel put together by the Chair which could included existing trustees and volunteers |
| including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
which could included existing trustees and volunteers |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | Southbrook CommunityCentre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1200090 |
| Charity’s principal address | Southbrook Community Centre Hood Road Daventry NN11 4JS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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Conchobhar Dietrich |
Chairman | |||
Amelia-Jane Spalding |
Treasurer | |||
Wendy Randall |
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Gary Shepard |
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– 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 None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Conchobhar Dietrich Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 09/06/2024
Southbrook Community Centre (1200090)
Total Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 17 Aug 2023
| Receipts Centre Hire Fees Café Sales Ticket Sales Donations Grants |
Unrestricted Total |
|---|---|
| 9,441.00 9,441.00 5.40 5.40 - - 50.00 50.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 |
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| Total receipts Payments Café Stock Controllables Events & Shows Maintenance & Cap Investment Non Con Property Costs Repairs Team Expenses Utilities & Telecoms |
11,496.40 11,496.40 74.09 74.09 303.80 303.80 - - 472.63 472.63 652.25 652.25 619.84 619.84 89.50 89.50 24.00 24.00 1,167.94 1,167.94 |
| Total payments | 3,404.05 3,404.05 |
| Net receipts / (payments) Transfer Balance brought forward |
8,092.35 8,092.35 - - - - |
| Balance carried forward Made up of: Lloyds Bank Petty Cash |
8,092.35 8,092.35 7,492.35 600.00 8,092.35 |
Notes:
1)
Utilities cost is not a true cost due to a re-bill for FY22/23 which will be charged to the account in FY23/24. Expected additonal payment of £3500
2)
Business rates were not included for FY22/23 due to application for rate relief. If refused, charge will impact FY23/24. Apllication for relief from rates this FY is also under consideration. Accounts for FY23/24 could then included two separate business rate charges.
3)
All payments will increase next FY as the Charity will be operational for a full 12 months and the program of activities expands. The Charity also expects cost increases of between 6-8% in all areas due to continued inflation
4)
The Charity needs to build a cash reserve for building maintenance/investment as the building lease includes a clause that the Charity will be in charge of repairs/maintenance for the duration of the lease.
Approval of the accounts
The financial statements were approved at a meeting of the management committee and signed on its behalf by:
Signed: ……………………………………
Name ……………………………………… (Management Committee member)
Date: ………………………………………