Registered Charity Number 208737 Reading Centre for the Deaf Report and Accounts For The Year Ended 31 March 2026 Page i
Reading Centre forthe Deaf Trustees. Annual Report For the ygar ended 31 March 2026 REFERENCÉ & ADMINISTFiAnVE INFORMATION Charrty Name Charity Number Reading Centre lor the Deaf 208737 Regisrered27July I 131-133 CardrfF Road. Reading. BeFkshire RG18JF Principal Address Trustees David Gorld8rd Bill Evans Ken Dyson Peter Perry Linda Dean Wen¢Jy Jane White Donna O'Brien Marcella tmek (Chairl Appointed I7.5.2025 Reed 18.02.2026 Officers Information and Centre officer Bankers Lloyds TSB Cambridge & Counties Bank Indepèndgnt Examiner Inspire Accounts"ng UK Ltd UnTt 13a, Chittem CwrL AshefKlge Road. Che5ham. HP5 2PX. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT Governing Document The charity is an unincorwrated a55walion, govemed by rts Goll5ti1ulion adopted in 1950 and amended on 20 June 1994. Appointment of Trustees The Committee consists of not less than six members who a elected at the Charity's AGM. Trustees may be cmpled during the year and serve until the next AGM. Organisational Structure The trustees nomially meet at least ten times a year to Lxjnsider the bvsiness of the association. Risk Management The trustees do not consider that there are any substsntial risks iwond the liabalilies disclosed in the financial statements. The assOciat[b hohl the freehohj of the 131-133 Cardiff Road. It holds public liability insurance. 0ECTIVEs & ACTIWTIES The objective of the Charity is io promote independenceand awarenessotdeaf alld hard of hearing people in Rea(Jingand surroun¢ingaTeas. The Centre provides aciivitiestor deaf and hard of hearingthroughouttheyearasthe tocus point ol social gathering. The Centre 3150 provides information and assistsnce tothosewho need in orderto developtheir independence and eonfidefice. Page 2
Reading Centre for the Deaf Trustees. Annual Report {continued) For the year ended 31 March 2026 Activities, achievements and performances The Centre has seen numerous activibes such as". - 50+ Group- The age range is for 50+ and they meet on Tuesdays. Church- Monthly gatherings Deaf Social Club- normally a large number of members from Reading and surrounding areas regularly meet on Saturdays. which include Bingo & Uno nights, with 8-Pool every Wednesday evenings, we have two teams competing in Reading Pool Leagues. Outreach and Information Officer- Provides signposting information for the Deaf communty, supports the running of communty. health and infomiation events and outreaches to other serViS to promote engagement and empowemient for the Deaf community. They assist wth the smooth running of the Deaf Centre and supports the Executive committee in implementing the philosophies and principles of the organisation. Children and Young People - Engaging and inclusive activrties for Deaf and hard of hearing children and young people. designed to support leaming. confidence, creavity and social connection in a welcoming environment. Adult Learning and BSL Classes - Accessible educational opportunities for adults, including British Sign Language {BSL) Classes, communication support, and learning sessions that promote independence, skills development, and community engagement. Older People's Activities - Creative and social sessions for older adults, including craft activities and community gatherings Ihal encourage wellbeing, reduce isolation. and provide opportunities to connect with others. Health and Wellbeing - A range of accessible health and wellbeing activities. including eclucational talks. chair yoga, and other supportive sessions focused on improving physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall qualty of lrfe. Accessibility Support and Awareness- Support and guidance to help Deaf and hard of hearing individuals access services, lechnology, and communication tools. This includes opportunities to learn about and use accessible se1$ such as Video Relay Services (VRS) and other resour#es that promote inclusion and independenrR. Conlinued Page 3
Coffee Mornings- These monthly sessions are for the community to come together including those with children, where opportunty to play and chat, also specific presentations on various topics. Public Benefit In planning our activities, we follow the Charity's Commission's guidan on public benefit at our tnjslees 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 people by developing their Self-confiden and social skills. FINANCIAL RPrfIEW Summary The finan$ of the association is stable. There is a unrestricted fund balance of £257,095 at the year end. The Stricted fund balan as at 31 March 2026 is £0 {2025 - £0 (See notesl)_ Reserve Policy The trustees believe they should hold a minimum of £75,000 in unrestricted reserve to meet its commitments and creditors of running the Centre and Capital Expenditure. David Goddaid Chair Dated g/J.~l /z Page 3
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Members of Reading Centre for the Deaf I report on the 2ccounls of Reading Centre for the Deaf for the year ended 31 March 2026_ Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees ate responsible for the preparatton of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year lunder section 144} of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to= . examine the accounts lunder se¢tion 145 of the Act)" . to follow the procedures latd down in the General Direcb"ons given by the Chanty Commission (under section 14515llb) of the Acl}- and ' to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinèrfs report My examination was carried out in accordance wrth the General Direcb"ons gwen by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the aounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the a¢coLsnts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matteF5. The prwlures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audi( and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'tnJe and fairf VEW and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent gxaminefs statement In connection with our examination. no matter has come to my attenb"on- . which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect the requirements.. ' to keep accounting records in accordance wth section 130 of the Charities Act., * to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accounting records and compty wth the accounting requirements ol the Charities Act have not been met." or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Inspire Accountin9 UK Ltd Unit 13a Chittern Court Asheridge Road Chesham HP5 2PX Dste". 11-May-26 Page 4
Readin9 Centre for the Deaf Receipts and payments accounts Forthe year ended 31 March 2026 harity Registration Number 208737 2026 UnrEstiiciÈ d lunds 2025 Totsl fund Receipts Donations and grants R¢)om and hall hire TC rent and rates received Activities Bank interest & Dividends Total receipts 154.858 28.618 183.476 3,041 3,041 29.118 29.118 4,180 4.180 4,783 4,783 195,980 28,618 224.598 24,251 220 23,250 4.105 51,826 Payments Ratés and water rates Light and heat Equipment, repairs and renewals Insuranee Cleaning Information Officer and ServIS Donations Support services Office and training costs Independent Examinerfs fees Legal Fees Social Mediwwebsrte Total payments Net surplusl Ideficitl Cash funds last year end Cash fvnds this yèar end 6.880 16,078 7,570 1.813 7,309 6.880 16,078 7.570 1.813 7,309 24.076 24,076 5,390 13,311 3.805 2,510 6.797 21.243 1,000 3,029 180 780 456 4,200 S2,701 -10,875 114.783 103.908 3.690 852 3.690 2,291 780 924 924 42.793 28.618 71.411 153.187 153,187 103.908 103.908 257,095 257.095 Reading Cèntre for the Dgaf ststement of assets and liabilities For the year gnded 31 March 2026 Unrestri 2026 ted Restri¢t funds ed fund Totsl fvnds l. Cash funds Cash at bank, Prepayments and Accruals Total cash funds 257,095 257.095 257.095 257.095 103,908 103.908 2. Assets retslned for the charity'5 own use Freehold Property- Reading Centre for the Deaf. 131-133 Cardiff Road, Readin9. Berkshire RG1 8JF. Compute[5, fax machlne an¢J Office equipment Un¥estricted Oirtgoin Income At 1st April 2025 At 31st March 2025 Resourc 103.908 103.908 195.980 195,980 42.793 42.793 257,095 257,095 SeThice Level Agreement- Readi BC £ 25.000 (from 1st November 2025} Wokingham BC £9,188. Page 5