Registered Charity Number 208737 Reading Centre for the Deaf Report and Accounts For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page i
Reading Centre for the D•af Trusteos. Anllual Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 REFERENCE &ADMiNISTRATIVÈ INFORIAAMON Charfty Name Charity Numbèr ReadiThJ Centre for fv Deaf 2W37 Reo#ered27Julyl964 131-133 Cardrfl Road. ReadiE4. Berkshire RGI Prlnclpal Addre$8 Trustees David GThldard Bill Evans Ken Wn Peter Perry Linda Dean Marcella tmpk Caron Jor LX)nna O'8rien Ichatrl Offieer Bankers Lbyd8 TSB C4tnbrid & cr5 Bank Indepindert In AcctrjntH UK Ltd Examiner Unrt 13a, Chiltem Cour[ Asheridge Rc43d. Ctr¢sham. HPS 2PX. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT Goveming Document The charity is an Ltnincorwr8ted associakn. g)vemed by its corltut3n in 1950 and amended on 20 June 1994. Appointmont of Trustees The Committee consists of not kss $ry MberS who 8re eld at the Charity's AGM. Trustees may be ctscpted thiriThJ the year and serve until the next AGM. Ofganisational Structure The trustaes nomally meet at least a yearto ¢SKthe business of the association. Rlsk Managemènt The twstees do not consKler that there are any substantial rkS Ihe lj8bilrtjes discbsed in the financial statements. The asswation hold the freehokl of ts 131-133 Cardrff Road. 11 holds public liabilty insura. O&JECTIVES & ACTMTIES The objective of the Charity is io promote indetendenceand aVrane$S oldeaf and hard of hearing people Sn Readingand surroun¢Jingareas. The Centre prOdeS artlV5tiesfordeaf and hard of earingthrou8thowiheyearasthÈfocus Jjointol soclalgathering. Thecentre a150 prcmdes iftf(mion assislance Wthosew&tho need In ordeito develop their independence and confidence.
Reading Centre for the Deaf Trustees. Annual Report (continued) For the year ended 31 March 2025 Aclivitles. achievements and performances The Centre has seen numerous activiti'es such as.. - 50+ Group- The age range is for 50+ and they meet on Tuesday& Church- Monthly gatherings Deaf Social Club- normally a large number of members from Reading and surrounding aaS regulady meet on Saturdays. which indude Bingo & Uno nights. with 8-Pool 8very Wednesday evenings, we have tsvo teams comF*b'ng in Reading Pool L8agues. Outreach and Infomiation Officer- Provides signposting infomation for the Deaf community, supports the running of community, heallh and infomiation events and outreaches to other services to promote engagement and empowerment for the Deaf community. They assist with the smooth rLtnning of the Deaf Centre and supports the Executive commrttee in implemenling the philosophies and principles of the organisation. Coffee Mornings- These monthly sessions are for the communty to rne tc4Jether including those with children. where opportunty to play and chat. also specTfic wesentations on various topics. Public Benefit In planning our activities, we foll(AV Ihe Charitys Commission's guidance on public benefit at our trustees meetings. Everyone is welcome to the Centre regardless of personal background. faith gender. personal circumstances, hearing or deaf to join in the social activities. These benefit all peOe by developing their self-confidence and sr>(i315kills. FINANCIAL REVIEW Summary The finances of the association is stable. There is a unrestricted fund balance of £103.908 at the year end. The restricted fijnd balance as at 31 March 2025 is £0 12024- £0 (See notes)). Reserve Poli¢y The trustees believe they should hoFd a minimum of £10,O¢Y) in unrestricted reserve to meet ts commitments and credilors of running the Centre. David Goddard Chair Dated I IIA wi. i o > Page 3
Independent Examinerfs Report to the emr3 of Reading Centre for the Deaf I report on the accounts of Reading Centre for the Deaf forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Respective respon$ibilitie¥ of trustees and examiner The Gharitys trustees are resFonsIe for the preparation of the accounts. The charity'5 trustees consider that an auof( is not required for this year (under section 1441 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charitss Act} and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to.. . examine the accounts (under section 145 of the A£ti'. . to follow the prc£edures laid down in the General thiDn$ gr¥en by the Charity Commission (under wtion 145 {5llbl of the ALtI." a1 . to state whether particular mattets have a)me to my attenlion. Basls of independent examinerfs report My exarninats.on was carried out in 1rdance wtth the General Directions given by the Charity Comrnission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the eharity arid a iyjmparison of the accounts presented wth those records. 11 abo includes considerab.on of any unusual items or disclosures in the aCunIs, and seeking explanab.ons from the trustees conceming any such matters. The pro(dU$ undertaken do not provide all the een that would be requi in an audi( and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the 8ccounts present a Inje and fraif view and the report is limit& to those matters set out In the statement bebw. Indendent examinets ststement In conn&lion with our examinat¥)n. no maiter has wme to my attent.. 1. wtth gives me reasonable use to tlieve that in. any materÈal respect the reQuirnents'. ' to keep accounbng records in a(xordano wrth section 130 of the Chaftties Actr, * to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accoLtnb"ng records and compty th the accounting reqUIrnents of the Charities Act have not been met". or 2. to which, in my opinton. attention should te drawn in order lo enable a prOr understanding of the accounts to be re¥hed. Inspire Accounb"ng UK Ltd Unrt13a Chiltern Court Asheridge Road Chesham HP5 2PX Date: )1 Page 4
Reading ¢entre for the Deaf ReGtipts and payments accounts For the year ended 31 M•rrh 2025 Charlty Reglstra11on Number 208737 2024 Toial Receipts Donations and grants Room and hall hi TC rent and rates received Bank interest & Diwdends Total receipts 24.251 24.251 220 25.714 280 23.156 99 49,229 220 23250 4105 27,575 24.251 4,105 51.826 Payments Rates and water rates ght and heat Equipment. repaws and renewals Insuraftce Cleaning Inlomthon Officer and semces Donations Suptx)rt services Office and trainir¥J costs Independent Exwnin¥s fees Legal Fees WBbsite Expenses Totsl payments Net surplusl Idefic Cash funds last year ènd Cash funds thls year end 5390 13311 3805 2510 6797 53 13311 3805 2510 6797 21243 21243 5,334 18,250 8,356 1,454 5,173 11,167 1000 201 2828 180 3029 2.550 1.813 780 456 42 62701 -10.875 114783 103.908 456 4200 38450 -10,875 114783 103.9)8 24251 56.087 -6.858 121.641 114.783 Reading Centre for the Deal ststement of assets and liabilTties For the ygar gnded 31 Mah 2023 UnFv8tri 2025 ¢led Restrict funds ed fund Total fjjnts 1. Cash funds Cash at bank. Prèpayments and Accruals Total cash funds 103,908 103,908 103,908 103,908 114,783 114,783 2. Assets retained for the charlty's own use Freehold Property- Readir¥J Centre for the Deaf, 131-133 Cwdiff Ro8d. ReathrvJ. Bwkshire RG1 &JF. Computers, fax mathine and office equipmatt (kngoln At 1st Aprti 2024 Inccrfne At 31st IAarch 2025 114.783 114,783 27.575 27,575 38,450 103,908 103,908 se Level Agreerr*nt- Reathng BC E 15.450 Wokirgharn BC £8.801. Page 5