Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 14[th] August 2023 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: St. Mary’s Centre Community Hall
Charity registration number: 1204335
Objectives and Activities
To further or benefit the residents of Clitheroe and the neighbourhood, 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.
Our main purpose is to provide a Community Hall for the use of all local residents, impartially, in order to improve their ‘condition of life’ – their physical, emotional, educational, creative, spiritual, social and personal wellbeing. As such, we take bookings for a wide variety of activities either as ‘one-offs” such as family celebrations, concerts, school performances and dance shows or regular hires, such as Line Dancing, Jujitsu, Uniformed organisations, Badminton, Tai Chi, Drama Classes etc. We encourage feedback from the local community and our regular user, Clitheroe Parish Church Operatic and Dramatic Society and Dramatic Society's production of "Sister Act" last year was sold out and a huge success, with rave reviews.
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit'.
Achievements and Performance
This year we have installed solar panels to lower the carbon footprint of the centre, also to give greater protection and flexibility of power sources. 45 solar panels have been installed on the south facing roof of the centre, and battery storage has been installed to store excess and sell back to the energy companies.
We have also increased the number of users accessing our facilities, providing a focal point for local residents to come together for a variety of activities: social, educational, physical, creative and emotional, which continue to meet the particular needs of different generations of families thereby enhancing their wellbeing and the quality of their lives.
Financial Review
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FOR
ST MARY'S CENTRE
ST. MARY’S CENTRE BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Fixed Assets Fixtures and Fitngs Plant and Machinery Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank Cash in Hand (Pety Cash and Bar Float) Creditors Amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilites |
2024 £ £ 694 5171 5865 1246 14041 625 15912 - 2057 13855 19720 |
2023 £ £ 867 6084 6951 1776 16161 393 18330 - 2005 16325 23276 |
2023 £ £ 867 6084 6951 1776 16161 393 18330 - 2005 16325 23276 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6951 16325 |
|||
| 15912 | 18330 | ||
| - 2057 |
- 2005 |
||
| 23276 |
ST. MARY’S CENTRE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE R EPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| INCOME Bar Sales Hall Hire Church Groups Hire Ribble Valley FM Sundry Income Grant Income Miscellaneous (T/F Trustee Account) EXPENSES Bar Expenditure Rates & Water Insurance Heat and Light Telephone Postage, Statonary & Advertsing Caretaker Licensing Repairs and Renewals Bank Charges Legal Expenses/Professional Fees Cleaning Materials/Cleaner Payment Training Sundries Depreciaton Ofce Administraton Accountancy Net income/(expenditure) for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2024 £ 7427 21732 11736 1200 24 16630 16838 75587 3107 886 4869 12961 288 19 12522 987 33157 132 654 2973 0 19 1537 3149 0 77260 -1673 23275 21602 |
2023 £ 8634 20181 9843 1200 5 654 21390 61907 3822 820 4635 15219 558 296 8990 1021 32137 142 0 3796 0 222 1291 3172 36 76157 -14250 37525 23275 |
2023 £ 8634 20181 9843 1200 5 654 21390 61907 3822 820 4635 15219 558 296 8990 1021 32137 142 0 3796 0 222 1291 3172 36 76157 -14250 37525 23275 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14250 | |||
| 37525 | |||
| 23275 |
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Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document: Constitution How is the charity constituted: CIO
As part of the constitution, apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity Name: St. Mary’s Centre Community Hall Other name the charity uses: St. Mary’s Centre Registered charity number: 1204335
Charity’s principal address: Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity:
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LesleyHaworth | N/A | |||
| Merle Allen | N/A | |||
| Gillian Hacking | 6thJune 2024 | N/A |
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) Lesley Haworth
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date 10[th] July 2025