2025-05-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From June 1st 2024 to May 31st 2025.

Charity name: Corbridge Community Partnership

Charity registration number: 1203377

Objectives and Activities

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Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The provision and maintenance of the former Corbridge Methodist Church for the use of the inhabitants of the local area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, for recreation and leisure- time occupation in the interests of social welfare, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Summary of the main activit- ies in relation to those pur- poses for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identi- fied in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	A building / base for, among other things, the provision of services to the Corbridge community in partnership with others. In- cluding in the areas of health, welfare, education and well-being. The charity is newly formed but with plans advancing. We have also opened the Corbridge Herit- age Centre in part of the building, a new facility for both residents and visitors stafed by local volunteers.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Com- mission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees of the Corbridge Community Part- nership have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public bene- fit. This guidance has also been circulated to all trustees.

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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Additional funds which are not immediately required are placed in a deposit account to earn interest.
Contribution made by volun- teers	Para 1.38	As well as its trustees, the Corbridge Community Partnership is supported by a number of volunteers. Over 20 form part of a team staffing the (free entry) Corbridge Heritage Centre - one part of our building - which is open for a number of hours four days a week. Other volunteers help in many other ways, including the day to day upkeep of the building, giving their expert advice in various fields, grant applications, liaising with other organisations and run- ning fund raising events plus a weekly ‘Warm Welcome Cafe’ and twice monthly ‘Tea and Chat’ drop in afternoons.
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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 be- neficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	This annual report covers the second 12 months of the Corbridge Community Part- nership’s operation as a Charitable Incor- porated Organisation. Corbridge Community Partnership has agreed with the Tynedale Methodist Circuit a plan to develop community use at the now closed Corbridge Methodist Church on Princes Street. The Partnership has use of the building during2024/5 to provide some key activities, prepare plans, assess viabil- ity for future use and negotiate with the Cir- cuit for longer term use of the building through a long lease or purchase. If this is not successful, the building will go on the open market and is likely to be sold for res- idential conversion or demolition and new house building. The “Corbridge Community Hub” will focus on providing mainly health and well-being services across the age groups and will complement the other community facilities in the village, notably the Parish Hall, which mainly offer venues to be booked by local sports, arts and hobby groups. It will also host the Corbridge Heritage Centre, con- necting local people and visitors with Cor- bridge’s fascinating history through displays and interpretation. The Partnership is committed to providing services which the community wants and needs, and has carried out – and continues - extensive public consultation through Corbridge Matters magazine, social media, open days, public meetings and direct con- tact. The concept is to provide a home for part- ner organisations to provide health and well-being services, alongside the Heritage Centre which celebrates our history and a community café at the heart of the building. Working with all parts of our village com- munity including the most vulnerable. Our consultations have also included meet- ings both with potential charities who re- quire a base for their community services in Corbridge and a wide range of advisors. Also meetings with our local MP, Northum- berland County Council representatives and local councillor and the chair of Cor- bridge Parish Council. All support us in our aims and plans.

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Achievements against ob- jectives set Para 1.41 1. Already rebranded the former Methodist Church as the ‘Corbridge Community Hub’ / ‘The Hub’. 2. We have opened a Heritage Centre that has been well received by both the local community and visitors to Corbridge. 3. Community organisations continue to use the Hub to deliver their services e.g. Royal National Institute for Deaf People and St Andrew’s Church. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 We have been successful in a number of grant applications together with Crowdfunding. Raising over £30,000 in total. Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 N/A Other N/A

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s fin- ancial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the end of the financial year, c£37k held in funds. Although a healthy balance, the upkeep and development of the building will require extensive funds which we plan to raise through initially charging for the rent of the hall, fund raising and grant applications.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Trust has determined that an appropri- ate level of reserves should be no less than six months of operating costs.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£6000 based on current cost levels.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncer- tainties about the charity continuing as a going con- cern	Para 1.23	1. Costs of refurbishment. 2. Securing rental income from potential users. 3. Continual fund raising activity raising the sums required.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	1. Grant applications. 2. Fund raising. 3. Rental income. 4. Heritage Centre donations and sales.
Investment policy and ob- jectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	1. Failure to raise adequate funding. 2. Costs of refurbishment increasing. 3. Commitment of volunteers.
Other		N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorpor- ated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Or- ganisation.
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional pro- visions e.g. elec- tion to post or name of any per- son or body en- titled to appoint one or more trust- ees	Para 1.25	Trustees are recruited with regard to appropriate skills. Potential trustees are inter- viewed by at least two cur- rent trustees. Trustees can be reappoin- ted on a rolling three year cycle.

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Policies and procedures ad- opted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	All policies are located on the CCP shared drive including annual accounts, safeguard- ing and procedures. All new trustees are given access to this drive and any further information / advice required.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the char- ity works	Para 1.51	The charity operates on a voluntary basis based on several operational groups which includes trustees with the relevant skills. An executive team monitors strategy and focuses on improving productivity.
Relationship with any re- lated parties	Para 1.51	Main partners are: Northumberland County Council. Corbridge Parish Council. Methodist Church. St Andrew’s Church, Corbridge.
Other		N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name

Corbridge Community Partnership

	Other name the charity uses N/A Registered charity number 1203377 Charity’s principal address Corbridge Community Hub Princes Street Corbridge NE45 5DB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	David Crompton	Chair
	Maurice Hodgson
	Marie Beard
	David Kennedy
	Linda Hunter
	David Waugh
	Jen Horton	Treasurer
	Ian Wylie
	Berenice Groves

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A 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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type Name Address of adviser ReArthur Wappat Town Farm Cottage, Trinity Terrace, Corviewer FCA bridge NE45 5HP

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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of Signature{s) e charity's trustees Full name(s) Daiid Crompton Position leg Sec- retary, Chair. etc) Chair Date 28111 Tr-ebruq4 ri" 2026

CORBRIDGE COMMUNSTY PARTNERSHIP l Receipt5 and Payments Statement forthe year ende(131st May 2025 come.. 2025 2024 l Hire charges £5,150.44, £5.150.441 £2,257.50 i Heritage Centr £1,905.32,, £1,905.321--- £3.687.93 Coffee Mornin £530,20: £530.20 £1,5(i4.90 ', GrantslDonati4 £36,018.70 £36,018.70 £32,696.56 Special Events £2,847.36, £2,847.36 £1,050.00 Sale of juice £17,299.34,, £17,299.34 £7,875.36 MiKellaneous £2,723.IX) £2,723.00 £493. Interest £333.35 £333.35 [- Total Income £66,807,7i [- £49.565.25 Running Costs Caretaking/ cle '. Improvements i Repair/Refurbi £4,091.56:, £1,561.57 £7,245.28 £1,059.49,, £6,564.60. 69.98 £15,138.011 £8,061.79 Prof fees £1.281.00 £1,281.f Paid to CharityJ- £14,016.64. £14,016.641 Misc Expendit4 £2,029.45: £2,029.451 £748.30,, £748.30 Heritsge centr £1,788.40 £i,788.40T £1.204,87 1 £1,204.87 Station £427.79, £427.79 £58.98 Apple Juice £6,860.97, £6,860.971 £3,178.93. £3.178.93 Total Expenditure £40,286.26 £14,533.87 Surplus for the year £26,521.45 £35,031.38 RL-VlL-tr4i-R

i Surplus add back one oft cost5.. display boards architects £26,521.45 £4,168.80, £1,440.(M) I Revised surplus £30,690.25

CORBRIDGE COMMUNITY OPARTNERSHIP Registration number.. 1203377 , Balance Sheèt as at 31 May 2025 513ty25 Current Assets1 Debtors Cash In Bank.. Petty cash: 605 196. 64,007 37￿35 cred¥tors Retaine(i Surplus Carried Forward. 64,IKJ7 37,485 , Retonciliation of Retained Surplus: retained surplus for the year retained prolit B/F Less Det>tors Cancelled- less prior year spend add cash left over from CCP Lt(I 11.2111 xxxx l Add back Unpresented Cheques nowTime Ba￿ed- Roundings , Adjusted Retained Surplu5 BIF at 01/06125 64.636 37,485 Grants and Donations income includes the following:_ Catherine Cookson. 30,000.00,. Demowbry, Apple Juice sales Donation 683,20 Northern Trains Cash donatsons., Total Grant5 and Donatson5' 36,018.70

REPORT TO TrIE TRUSTEES OF CORBRIDGE COMMUNIf/ PARTNERSHIP Whilst carrying Out the review of the Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet for the year to 31 May 2025, there are a number of polnts to which I would like to draw their attention. Not wlthstanding these matters .which are minor, I believe the accounts as drawn up fairlv show the results for the year and the balance sheet represents the position of the Trust for the as at 31 May 2025 The parttcular points I raise are: There are a few amounts banked for which no detalls are available . Theses are Jane Darbyshire 3x £100, HCDW £280, Cash deposit £365, Deposit post office £755, DW boards, BMB Rem £918. It is not possible to determlne whether or not they have been correctly cate8orised as to which source of income they are attributed. They have therefor been cla55ed as ' mlscellaneous, which I have accepted. As the account5 have been prepared on a cash basls, it Is not posslble to establlsh the value of any stock of apple juice as beln8 carried at the year end. Nor is It PO55ible to Identify the total value recelved and sold. Owing to the nature of thls Income, I do not feel that there will be a better prattlcal method of accounting for thls. As the accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis , and not the accruals basis,, there have been no prepayments Identified nor accrued costs included. This results in the repayment due from HMCR for Gift Aid not being included as the claim ha5 not yet been submitted. As the books are written up at intervals following the events, a more prompt book keepln8 should eliminate these matters. There are three amounts shown as debtors at 31 May 2025 still outstanding whlch were outstandlng from 31 May 2024. As these were outstanding for longer than a year, I have accepted that these are good, and recoverable as are all amounts outstandln8 on the debtors Ilst. These 3 old debts total £280 and if not recoverable and will be written off In the current year. There are a number of payments of expenses out of petty cash forwhich there are no receipts available and the petty cash is not fully described as having been expended but I

have been assured by management that a system is now in pla￿ to ensure this does not happen in future. Notwithstanding these points. they are not material and therefor do not detract from the understanding of the accounts prepared. Arthur Wappat FCA 28th February 2026 Arthur Wappat FCA Town Farm Cottège Trinity Terrace Corbridge NE45 5HP Tel.. [phone] Mob: [phone] E mail.. arthur wa co.uk