Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 16/05/2023 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date
Charity name: The Community Centre Red Lonning
Charity registration number:1203099
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further or benefit the residents of Hillcrest and the surrounding areas, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents 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 objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power: To establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects. |
| 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 |
Fitness Classes Mother and Toddler Groups Bingo Shared Table Social Saturday Children's activities throughout the holid Residents Trips away. Private Parties Private Events Spiritualist groups Garden Club Arts Club Craft Club Self Defence Childrens Boxing keep fit |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We get advice off professional bodies regarding our grant applications E.G CVS. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We have a good set of volunteers who are always keen to help out. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | We have worked to be inclusive of all and overall, this has been an immense success. We are getting more social inclusion getting people together to improve mental health and a feeling of belonging. We get support from some of the local schools and businesses to improve the quality of what we are trying to achieve. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: We believe we have achieved a lot more than we had set out in the first place with Achievements against Para 1.41 all the above activities proving we are
| objectives set | going in the right Direction | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have had grants from National Lottery Cumberland Council, Active Cumbria and all our activity days to raise funds have been an immense success. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | After getting the accounts signed off by the accountant we are in a good position with reserves to cover any urgent issues. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure we can still provide all the services we are offering and if there is any urgent expenditures that may come up |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 3000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Para 1.24 | ||
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | WEEKLY CLASSES AND BOOKING EVENTS WE PUT ON TO RAISE FUNDS Bingo |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The only risk we can identify is the lack of volunteers which we will keep promting |
| 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 | CIO |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Incorporated |
| 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 | At the annual general meeting all trustees are voted on and elected to appropriate roles. |
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We lease the building off Cumberland Council |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Community Centre Red Lonning |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1203099 |
| Charity’s principal address | Caldbeck Road CA28 6XQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Allan Forster | Chairman | 16/5/23 31/3/24 | |||||
| Pauline Richardson | Treasurer | To 31/4/24 | |||||
| Stan Sanchuk | Health and Safety | To 16/5/23 31/4/24 | |||||
| Jeanette Forster | 16/5/23 To 31/4/24 | ||||||
| Josh Whyte | To 31/4/24 | ||||||
| Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA |
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| Director name | NA | ||||||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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) Allan Forster Full name(s) Allan Forster
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
14/1/25
| The Community Centre Red Lonning | The Community Centre Red Lonning | The Community Centre Red Lonning | The Community Centre Red Lonning | The Community Centre Red Lonning | 1203099 | CC1 6a |
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| Receipts and payments accounts | |||||||||
For the period from |
01-Apr-23 |
To |
31/0 |
3/2024 | |||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 6,346 - 5,434 435 100 - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 5,650 - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 6,346 5,650 5,434 435 100 - - - |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Centre hire | 6,346 | - | - | 6,346 | - | ||||
| Grant funding | - | 5,650 | - | 5,650 | - | ||||
| Event income | 5,434 | - | - | 5,434 | - | ||||
| Tripincome | 435 | - | - | 435 | - | ||||
| Donation | 100 | - | - | 100 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 12,315 | 5,650 | - | 17,965 | - | ||||
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 12,315 | 5,650 | - | 17,965 | - | |||||
| 3,202 2,471 221 177 526 80 1,680 983 282 87 456 |
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4,152 2,471 221 177 526 80 1,880 983 282 787 456 |
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Repairs |
3,202 | 950 | - | 4,152 | - | ||||
| Event costs | 2,471 | - | - | 2,471 | - | ||||
| Water | 221 | - | - | 221 | - | ||||
| Telephone | 177 | - | - | 177 | - | ||||
| Sundry | 526 | - | - | 526 | - | ||||
| PPS | 80 | - | - | 80 | - | ||||
| Tripcosts | 1,680 | 200 | - | 1,880 | - | ||||
| Light & heat | 983 | - | - | 983 | - | ||||
| Insurance | 282 | - | - | 282 | - | ||||
| Equipment | 87 | 700 | - | 787 | - | ||||
| Accountancy | 456 | - | - | 456 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 10,165 | 1,850 | - | 12,015 | - | ||||
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 10,165 | 1,850 | - | 12,015 | - | |||||
| 2,150 | 3,800 | - | 5,950 | - | |||||
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| 5,749 | - | - | 5,749 | - | |||||
| 7,900 | 3,800 | - | 11,700 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Details |
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| Details Total cash funds ( g p p y account(s)) |
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| Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 7,480 420 - |
Restrict ed funds to nearest £ 3,800 - - |
Endow ment funds to nearest £ |
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| 7,480 | 3,800 | - | ||
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| 7,900 | 3,800 | - | ||
| OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - |
OK Restrict ed funds to nearest £ - - - - - - |
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| Endow ment funds to nearest £ |
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Details B3 Investment assets Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature
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