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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

March 2025

PARK LANE COMMUNITY HUB CIO

Registered Charity Number1200806

1. Reference and Administrative Details

In accordance with Charity Commission guidance, all reports must include the charity’s name, registration number, address and trustee details. [gov.uk]

Charity Address: PLCC Park Lane West Bromwich B21 8LE Trustees

Trustees
Name Role Date of
appointment
Other
trusteeships		 Reporting status of
other trusteeships
Clifton
Roland		 Chair None on
record
Rev George
Trust		 None on
Brown ee record
Cherry Trust None on
Williams ee record
Delroy
Joseph
Wilkins		 Trust
ee		 None on
record
Audrey Trust None on
Brown ee record

Governing Document: [e.g., Constitution adopted on…]

2. Structure, Governance, and Management

This section is required in both simple and full trustee reports. It must outline how the charity is managed and how trustees are appointed. [gov.uk]

Recruitment & Training

New trustees receive an induction in governance requirements, safeguarding and their legal responsibilities.

Management

The charity is volunteer-led, with operational activities coordinated by a programme lead.

3. Objectives and Activities

As required under the Charities SORP, Trustees must explain the charity’s purposes as set out in its governing document and the activities carried - out to further those purposes. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]

Charitable Purpose

To improve the wellbeing and independence of older adults and vulnerable adults through social connection, creative activity, lunch services and practical support.

Activities Delivered

These activities directly further the charity’s purpose by reducing isolation, promoting mental and physical well-being, and strengthening community belonging.

4. Public Benefit Statement

Trustees must confirm they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s - public benefit guidance. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]

The Trustees confirm that in planning and delivering activities, they have complied with their duty to consider the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

5. Achievements and Performance

SORP requires reporting on both outputs (what was done) and outcomes (difference made). [charitiessorp.org]

Achievements this Year

Outcomes

Participants reported reduced loneliness, better mental wellbeing, increased confidence and improved daily functioning.

6. Volunteer Contribution

SORP 2026 requires charities to disclose the scale and nature of volunteer involvement. Even Tier 1 charities must report this. [krestonreeves.com]

The charity relies heavily on volunteers who support:

Volunteers contributed an estimated [96 hours this year.

7. Financial Review

Trustees must outline where money comes from and how it is used, including reserves policy and any debts. [gov.uk]

Income: £[450t] Expenditure: £[100

Main Expenditure Areas:

Reserves Policy

In line with Charity Commission expectations, trustees maintain reserves sufficient for 3–6 months of core expenditure.

Restricted Funds: [If applicablNAe] No significant debts were held at year end.

8. Plans for Future Periods

SORP requires explanation of planned future activities and how they - support aims. [8270561.fs...nt na1.net]

Planned Initiatives