Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/08/2023 Period start date To 01/08/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Southbrook Community Centre
Charity registration number: 1200090
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We bring people in Southbrook together to create opportunities for learning, leisure, and community — so everyone can enjoy a better,fairer life |
| 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. Weekly Stay & Play for children under 5 and theirparents |
| 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 carry out its activities and objectives within the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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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 the charities work is carried out by volunteers including trustees. The charity works hard to attract, motivate and enable its volunteers to provide the best results of our activities and objectives. The charity has volunteers that work ad-hoc just a couple of times a year to those who contribute over 16hrsper month. |
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Other |
None |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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 |
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 food with the aim of reducing food poverty. We would judge this as a success based on the growing numbers accessing this service with over 600 members registered. With the provision of the Youth Club in partnership with Daventry Town Council and Youth Inspired we support on average of over 30 young people a week to gain access to a safe space where they learn new skills and grow in confidence. A separate holiday club was run during school holidays to ensure access to the service was maintained and enrich young people’s experiences. 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 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 |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
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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 | This year, the Charity’s expenditure has exceeded the income received due to an increase our energy costs associated with a much colder and longer winter. The Charity’s energy bill can increase by up to 3x the summer average due to the means in which the building is heated. The increase in expenditure has been met by using funds brought forward from the previous fnancial year. The Charity account’s show a modest amount which will be carried forward to FY24/25. The Trustee’s have a view that the Charity can contnue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for the purpose of enabling repairs to the building (as and when needed) due to the self-repairing lease. Reserves mayalso be used to cover |
| any short fall in income that the charity may experience. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £4.434 |
| 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 | n/a |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
- Private Centre Hire Income - Grants (Local Government) |
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Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 |
Not applicable |
A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 |
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Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s 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 trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are selected by panel put together by the Chair which could include existing trustees and volunteers |
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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 |
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Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 |
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Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Southbrook CommunityCentre |
| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 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 |
Chair | |||
| Amelia-Jane Spalding |
Treasurer | |||
| Wendy Randall | ||||
| 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 held in this capacity |
None |
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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 |
None |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
None |
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, Chair Chair, etc) Date 18/07/2025
Southbrook Community Centre
Statement of Financial Activities - Summary
Financial Year: 2023/2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| Incoming Resources | |||
| Donations & Legacies | 732.49 | 3,300.00 | 4,032.49 |
| Charitable Activities | 10,181.85 | 0.00 | 10,181.85 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trading Activities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total incoming resources | 10,914.34 | 3,300.00 | 14,214.34 |
| Resources Used | |||
| Charitable Activities | 15,223.81 | 2,245.00 | 17,468.81 |
| Raising Funds | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Governance Costs | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Support | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total resources used | 15,223.81 | 2,245.00 | 17,468.81 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before transfers) | -4,309.47 | 1,055.00 | -3,254.47 |
| Fund Transfers In | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fund Transfers Out | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before gains/losses) | -4,309.47 | 1,055.00 | -3,254.47 |
| Investment Gains (or Losses) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before Asset Revaluation) | -4,309.47 | 1,055.00 | -3,254.47 |
| Asset Revaluation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Movement of Funds | -4,309.47 | 1,055.00 | -3,254.47 |
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 8,743.68 | 0.00 | 8,743.68 |
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 4,434.21 | 1,055.00 | 5,489.21 |
| Represented By | |||
| General (Unrestricted) | 4,434.21 | 0.00 | 4,434.21 |
| Events Fund (Restricted) | 0.00 | 1,055.00 | 1,055.00 |
| Welcoming Spaces Fund (Restricted) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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