THE BOOTH CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1205529 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2025
THE BOOTH CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Pages Index Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financlal Actlvilies Balance Sheet Notes lo the Accounts
THE BOOTH CENTRE Report ofthe trustses for the perlod 1 Novembor 2023 to 31 March 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the period ended 3151 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 110 the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republ of Ireland published IFRS 102) lJanLFary 2019}. Reference and administrative informatlon Charity Name.. The Booth Centre Charity Number.. 1205529 Trustees Justin Mottershead Robin Lawler Patricia Gesloso Ann Kendall Megan Hadfield Sarah Nurton David Briggs Josh McGarey {appoinled April 20241 {appoinled April 20241 Principal Ofllce Edward Holl House Pimblett Street Manchester M3 1FU Independent Examiners Hilton Jones Ua Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL Bankers To be appointed Structure, governance and management The Charity is a registered charitable incorporated organisation and is consliluted under a governing document dated and registered on 1 November 2023. Appointment of trustees The Booth Centre Trustees may convene and appoint a new Trustee to hold office for a period of five years. TrLJStees are appointed through occupation, employment or specialist knowledge and qualifications. Their role is lo help achieve the charitable objects of the Booth Centre. Proper procedures and policies are in place lo support this process. Objectives and activities The relief of homeless persons and others who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and lo advance the education of such persons.
THE BOOTH CENTRE The Iruslees confirm that they have referred lo the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives, in planning future activities, and setting the policies for the year. The charity will further its ¢haritable purposes for the publi¢ benefrt through continuing lo be a safe welcomin9 and inclusive community centre that is culturally rnpetent and provides meaningful activities, support, information and signposting particularty for di5advanlaged women that are viGlimsl$uNivors ol domeslic abuse or mntal ill health. Plans for Futyre Perlod8 We were unable io complete th6 full transfer of assels arsd aclivilles from The Booth Centre. Regis18red Charity No. 1062674. We hope lo comptete this in 25126. Fln•nGlal revlew The charitable Incorpor*ed organisatlon was domwnt durlng the period. Truste88 f08pon8lbllltle• In relatlon to th• flnan¢l•l •tat•mont• The charSty Iruslees are responsible lof preparing a Iruslees, annual report and financial slalements In 8ccordance with appli¢able law and United Kingdom Ac¢ounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A¢untIng Praclicel. The law applicabl8 lo charities in England and Wale5 requlres the charity trustees lo prepare financial statements lor each year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the In¢omlng resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In preparing the finan¢lal slalemenls. the trustees are requlred lo.. SeleGt suitable accounting prlnciples and Ihen apply them con8islenlly', Observe the methods and principles In the applicable Charllies SORP., Make judgment$ and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent., Slate whether appliGable accounting standards have beon followed, Sublecl lo any materlal departures that musl be disclosed and éxplained In the financial slalements., Prepare the financial slalemenls on a going concern basis unless11 is approprlale lo presum8 that the charity wlll continu$ in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounling records that discloso wllh roasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and to onable them lo ensure that tho linancial slalemenls comply with the Chaiities A¢1 2011. the applicable ChaTili8s (Accounts and Reports} Regulalions, and the provlsion of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking roasonable steps for the prevenlDn and deleGlion of fraud and other irregularilies. Approved b the trustees on 161h December 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. Robin LaWr
Independent examiner's report to Ihe trustees of THE BOOTH CENTRE l pOrt on the accounts of the company for the period l November 2023 to 31, March 2025. which are set out on pages 4 to 6. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of coinpany law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees considei. that an audit is not requiied for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 I Act) and that a iiidependent examination is needed. The charity is requii'ed by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake tlie examination by being a qualified member of The AssocKation of Charteitd Certified Accountants. Having satisfied myself t1( the ¢hw'ity is not subjecl to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts undei. section 145 of the 201 l Act ', to follow the pi'ocedures laid down in th¢ general Dir¢¢tions giv¢n by the Charity Commission under section 145(b) of the 2011 Act. and to state whether particular matlers hav¢ come to my attention. Basi8 of independent examiner's report My examinalioii was carried out in accordance with the general Directions giv¢n by ihe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compai'ison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any uniisual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations fi'om you as trustees conceriiiF]g any such matters. The procedui'es undertaken do not pi'ovide all the evidence that would be qUired in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to WIIeth. the aecounts present a 'true and fail. view, and the report is limited to those niatters set out in th¢ slat¢m¢nt below. Independent examiner's slatement In connection with my examinatioii, no matter has come to my attention.. ( l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect th¢ requiirmenls to k¢¢p accounting recoi'ds in accordance wilh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. to prcparc accounts which accord with the accounting rec(hrd8, eomply with the accounting requii'ements of setitiun 396 of the Cornpaiiies ALI 2006, ¢ind with the methods and pi'inciples of the Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢¢'. Ac¢ounting and Repoiting by Chai'ities have not been met. or (2) to whicli, in my opinion, attention sliould be drawn in ol'der to enable a proper undei'standing of the accounts to be reached. James Hilton Joncs FCCA Hilton Jones tla Community Accountancy Seivice Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham OL8 3QL Date.. 16, December 2025
THE BOOTH CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Period 01.11.23 to 31.03.25 Total Funds Note8 Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds INCOP4lE FROM: Charitable Income TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Actlvltles TOTAL NET INCOMING {OUTGOINGI RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS TolaS Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward The charitable incorporated organisation was dormant during the year. The notes on page 6 fomi part of these awounts.
THE BOOTH CENTRE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tan9ible Fixed Assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand LIABILITIES: Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS Restricted Unre8lricted Approved and signed on behalf of the Trustees Robin Lawler Date.. 16th December 2025 The notes on page 6 form part of thes8 accounts.
THE BOOTH CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 NOVEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES {a> Basls of preparatlon and as5es$ment of going concern The accounts (financial slalemenlsl have been prepared under the historical cost convenliori with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notes to these a¢¢ounls. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entily as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability lo ¢onlinue as a going concern. We are in the process of transferring assets and activsties from Manchester Bangladeshi Women's Project, Registered Charity 1030292. Ibl Income recognition The charitable ineorporated organisalion has been dormant during the period. Ic) Expendlture Recognition The charitable incorporated organisalion has been dormant during the period. Idl Taxation The organisation is exempt from income tax by reason of its charitable status. Income tax suffered on investment it)come is reclaimed in fLJII. The Charity is nol currently registered for VAT. 2 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No remuneration was paid directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity to any trustee or to any persons known lo be connected with them. No reimbursement of expenses has been made or is due to be made to any of the trustees in respect of the period.