Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Charity number 1206294
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026
Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 4 |
| Examiner's report | 5 |
| Receipts and payments account | 6 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 to 10 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2026
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position
Daniel Chadwick Jackson Turner Katherine Singleton
Charity number
1206294
Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
Bankers
Involve Centre Unity Bank Trust PLC Whitfield Avenue Four Brindleyplace Leeds Birmingham LS10 2QE B1 2JB
Independent examiner
Sarah Coates MAAT
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) foundation formed on 20 December 2023 and is governed by a constitution.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2026
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
The following objects will be carried out for the public benefit within a Christian ethos and in accordance with the basis of the Christian faith:
(1) To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Hunslet and Belle Isle in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
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(2) To advance in life and help young people through:
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(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
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(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
The charity's main activities
A range of clubs and groups, support programmes and community outreach activities that inspire positive change in the lives of children, teens, young adults and families across Hunslet and Belle Isle. Activities build bridges in the community, invest in the wellbeing of local people and empower them to reach their potential. We have Christian roots and values which motivates and shapes our work.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
A Year of Growth, Stability and Community Impact
The past year has been a hugely positive season for the Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project as we continue to grow and establish ourselves in the early stages of becoming an independent CIO.
A significant amount of time and focus has gone into strengthening the foundations of the organisation — ‑ building robust systems, structures and processes that will support long term sustainability. This behind ‑ the ‑ scenes work has put us on a strong footing for the future.
At the same time, we have continued to deliver a wide range of successful frontline activities for children, young people and families across Hunslet and Belle Isle.
Monday Club
Monday Club remains one of our most loved and well ‑ attended weekly groups. Running year ‑ round after ‑ school, it provides primary aged children and their parents/carers with fun, engaging activities including crafts, ‑ games, play and sports, as well as plenty of social interaction and much appreciated snacks.
Attendance is consistently high, with children joining us from a wide mix of schools, backgrounds, nationalities and personalities. Retention is strong, and families regularly express how much they value Monday Club.
Community Sports and Outreach
We have spent much of the year out in the heart of the community, engaging with a wide range of local residents and creating opportunities for connection, fun and wellbeing.
Since Spring 2025, we have delivered weekly sports sessions in both communities — using the floodlit MUGA in Belle Isle and a school playground in Hunslet. These consistent, visible sessions have become a valued part of local life.
They provide safe, positive spaces where children, young people and families can meet new friends, try new activities and improve both their physical and emotional wellbeing. The atmosphere is always warm, welcoming and full of energy, and we continue to see strong engagement from a diverse mix of local residents.
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2026
Objectives and activities continued
Play Events at Hunslet Square
Alongside our regular activities, we delivered several hugely successful Play Events throughout the year, making full use of the newly revamped Hunslet Square.
These events provide children with valuable opportunities to play, be creative and socialise with others — experiences that are not available anywhere else locally. They have quickly become a highlight for many families and a distinctive part of our community offer.
Financial review
The net receipts for the year were £4,549, including net payments of £3,368 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £7,917 on restricted funds.
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £2,792.
Our target is to operate with 3 months unrestricted reserves. We do not anticipate establishing reserves of over 6 months due to the size of our organisation and the nature of our funding model. These levels of reserves give consideration to our aspiration to gradually grow and expand the project in the coming years.
Holding this level of reserves is justified as it enables the CIO to:
Provide continuity of activities in the event of a large variation in income. Deal with emergencies.
Deal with short-term fluctuations in cash-flow.
Be able to develop new projects and grasp new opportunities as they arise.
Approved by the board of trustees on 20/05/2026
Katherine Singleton (Trustee)
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Coates MAAT
21/05/2026
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2026
| Notes 2026 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Grants and donations (2) 2,297 Transfer from unincorporated group - Activities and events contributions - Total receipts 2,297 Payments Salaries NI and pensions 2,365 Sessional workers 134 Insurance - Memberships and subscriptions 264 Legal and professional fees - Independent examination 930 Training and development 59 Materials and equipment 736 Events and activities 1,069 Travel 102 Bank charges 6 Total payments 5,665 Net receipts / (payments) (3,368) Fund balances brought forward 6,160 Fund balances carried forward (3) 2,792 |
2026 Restricted funds £ 34,998 - - 34,998 20,987 1,270 276 216 239 - 215 1,684 2,004 123 67 27,081 7,917 20,197 28,114 |
2026 Total funds £ 37,295 - - 37,295 23,352 1,404 276 480 239 930 274 2,420 3,073 225 73 32,746 4,549 26,357 30,906 |
2025 Total funds £ 40,338 6,043 242 46,623 15,177 634 388 256 34 - 60 1,921 1,570 150 76 20,266 26,357 - 26,357 |
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project Statement of assets and liabilities
| as at 31 March 2026 2026 Unrestricted £ Cash funds Cash at bank 2,792 Total cash funds 2,792 |
2026 Restricted £ 28,114 28,114 |
2026 Total £ 30,906 30,906 |
2025 Total £ 26,357 26,357 |
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| Assets retained for the charity's own use Laptop Liabilities Accruals |
2026 £ 958 958 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 20/05/2026
Katherine Singleton (Trustee)
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2026
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2026
| 2 Grants and donations Asda Foundation Hunslet Baptist Church Leeds Christian Community Trust Leeds Federation Housing Association(HA) The Brelms Trust The Flint Family Fund The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Wharfedale Foundation Barclays Community Sport fund Belle Isle HAP Funding Scheme Bramall Foundation LCC Inner South Community Committee Leeds City Council Leeds Community Foundation Mears Foundation Wades Trust Other donations 3 Restricted funds Balance b/f £ Asda Young Futures Fund - Asda Foundation Better Together - The Brelms Trust 4,000 Leeds Community Foundation 400 Leeds Federation HA - NLCF 9,402 Wades Trust 3,000 Wharfedale Foundation 3,395 20,197 |
2026 Unrestricted funds £ - 1,000 110 - - 500 - - - - - - - - - - 687 2,297 Incoming £ 1,000 1,000 4,000 - 5,000 19,998 - 4,000 34,998 |
2026 Restricted funds £ 2,000 - - 5,000 4,000 - 19,998 4,000 - - - - - - - - - 34,998 Outgoing £ 1,000 1,000 4,000 400 1,257 10,610 3,000 5,814 27,081 |
2026 Total funds £ 2,000 1,000 110 5,000 4,000 500 19,998 4,000 - - - - - - - - 687 37,295 Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - |
2025 Total funds £ - - 70 - 4,000 - 15,350 4,000 1,000 1,760 3,000 3,941 1,247 1,640 1,000 3,000 330 40,338 Balance c/f £ - - 4,000 - 3,743 18,790 - 1,581 28,114 |
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Fund name
Asda Young Futures Fund Asda Foundation Better Together The Brelms Trust Leeds Community Foundation Leeds Federation HA NLCF
Wades Trust Wharfedale Foundation
Purpose of restriction
Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families Towards core costs
Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families Activities for children, young people and families Monday Club and Tuesday Outreach
Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families Towards the costs of activities for children, young people and families
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Hunslet and Belle Isle Community Project
Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 March 2026
4 Related party transactions
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
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