## 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**|
|---|---|
|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.
- (2) To advance in life and help young people through:
- (a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
- (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|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Assets retained for the charity's own use**
Laptop
**Liabilities**
Accruals|2026
£
958
958|
|---|---|
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|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **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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