Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Reportforthe year ending 31st March 2025
Trustee Annual Report 2025
The Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre is constituted by a deed adopted in March
1977, amended in hlarch 1983, Alarch 1995, March 1999, Ottober 2006 and September
2021.
The registered number of the Charity is 219715 aThJ the registered addre55 15 Howard
Garden Social and Day Care Centre, Nort￿7 Way South, Letchworth Garden City,
Hertfordshire SG6 1SU.
The executive trustees for the year ended 31st hlarch 2025 were: Hilary Kefflp, Jaskaran
Johal and Micheal Muir.
The main agents of the Charity are CAF Bank Ltd and an Independent Examiner.
ObjectTves and Activities
The objective of the Charity is to provide day care and other social activities for older
pe¢Jple in the Letchworth area. There are no restrirtion5 ijn the activities of the Charity.
Achievements and Performance
Over the past year, Howard Garden knial Centre has made significant progress in
enhancing ￿th its InfraStn￿ure and the quality of seryices offered to our community.
With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and community engagement, we have
invested in key areas that have strengthened our operations and enriched the experience
for members.
Facilitles and Infrastructure Im
rovements
Thanks to generous funding from North Herts District Councll and the Letchworth Heritage
Foundation, we have carried out several major improvements to our premises:
Boiler and Heating System Upgrade: A new heating system has been installed
throughout the Centre, allowing for improved temperature control, greater energy
efficiency, and anticipated cost sa￿n£5 over time.
Back Hall Refurbishment: The Back Hall has been fully refurbished into a more
welcoming, functional, and accessible space, better suited for community
actiwtles.
Fire Alarm System Installation: A new fire alarm system has been implemented to
meet current safety standards and provide greater protection for all building users.
Kitchen Improvements: Essential upgrades were completed in the kitchen area to
support safe and efficient meal preparation.
Servlce Develo
ment and O
erational Im
rovements
Over the past year. we have significantly invested in the development of our daily Lunch
and S￿la[ Club, as well as our overall operations. We welcomed two new part-t7me staff
members: Amanda Burns (Administrator) and Leigh-Ann Pearce {Centre Manager), both of
whom have played a vital role in improving our services. Key developments include:
Enhanced Lunch Club Operations: We intrL*Juced improved str￿tUre and
coordination. including better menu planning, increased volunteer support, and
more engaging activities for participants-resulting in higher attendance and
overall satisfaction.
Staff Training and Development: Ongoing investment in staff training has equipped
our team with the knowledge and t￿lS to deliver compassionate, high-quality care
and support.

Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Report for the year ending 315t March 2025
Technology and Systems Upgrade: New administrative software has improved
efficiefKy, st￿ngthened data governance, and provided better access to
Informat7on to support member5. wellbeing.
Improved Online Presence: We launched a new website and established active
social metha channels to better connect with Comm￿ltY and promote our
activities.
Community Events." We hosted a wide range of events for members and the local
community, including a Christmas Fair, Spring Falr, and Mindfulness Walks,
reinforcing our commitment to s(Kial connection and V￿lIbeIng.
Ahead
Lookln
This year's investments reflect wr ongoing commitment to providing a safe, welcomin8
and well.resourced environment f¢x older adults arKI the wider comm￿ltY. As we look to
the future, we remain f¢X￿ed on:
Continuing to improve arKJ maintain our facilities.
Strengthening financial sustainability by pursuing new funding opportunities and
partnerships.
Expanding our reach by proffKJting our social clth and hlrlng out our fadlities.
Recruiting new board members to bring fresh perspectives and help guide the
Centre into its next phase of development.
Financial Review
The attached financial statements slkny the financial situation as at 31st March 2025.
Thls rep)rt was approv￿ by the tr￿ on 7 July 2025 aTrJ signed on their behalf by:
Hllary Kemp & Jassi Johal

Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Report forthe year ending 31st March 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5
Accounts for the financial year
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is mt required for this year (under secti¢
43(21 of the Charities Act 1993 {the Act} as amended by section 28 of the Charities Act
20061 and that only an 7ndependent examination 15 required.
It Is my responsibillty to:
1: Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Att, as amended).
2: To follow procedures specified in the General tyirertlons gfven by the Charity
3: To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directfons given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting kept by the
Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations
from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not include
all the evidence that would be examlr*d fn an audlt and, consequently I do not express an
audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examlnerfs Statement
In the course of my examinat70n no matter has come to my attention:
Which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect the accounts do
not meet the requirement to ensure that:
Proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act). Accounts
are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the requirements
of the Act: or to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Colin Sparshott FCCA
5" August 2025

Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Report for the year ending 31st March 2025
Statement on Finanaal Artivitres for Year
Totsl
Year end 3113125
Total
Year end 3113124
Incomlng Resources
Subscriptions
Donation5
Grants
Activities
Hire of Facilities
Interest
1,333
3,673
58,706
20.289
7.338
119
91.457
1.388
2,ILKJ
31,650
21,896
5,920
152
63,104
Total
Resources Expended
Salaries
Purchases
Office Costs
48,598
7,010
6.029
6.132
34,738
2,467
104.974
30.545
6.104
8,397
8,062
Repairs & Maintenance
Other Expenses
Total
63,518
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit
-13.517
-413
Depreciation
Total Surplusl Deficit
14,064
-27,581
14.234
-14.648
Fund Balances brought
Surplus/Deficit
Fund Balances carried fvAI
128.083
-27,581
I￿).502
142,731
-14,648
128,083

Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Reportfortheyearending 31st March 2025
Balance Sheet
3110312025
3V0312024
Fixed Assets
Buildings &
Equipment
Depreciation
Total
423.998
369.934
423.998
355,870
68,128
Current A55ets
BankAccount
Building FurKI
Cash in Hand
Debtors
Prepayments
Total
11.236
38.043
346
2.395
19.126
43.017
1,059
1,555
277
52,326
65,034
Current Liabilities
Creditors
Total
5.079
5,079
Net Current Assets
59,955
Net Assets
I(XI.502
128,083
Represented bv
Buildi7￿ Equipment
& General Funds
ILKJ,502
128.083
Total Accumulated
Funds
I￿,502
128.083
The note5 in Account Policie5 are an integral part of these financial statements

Howard Garden Social and Day Care Centre
Annual Report for the year ending 31st March 2025
Accounting Polfdes
Accounting Convention
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with accounting
standards and the statement of RecommeThJed practi￿ of ACC(￿nting by Charities (Revlsed 2QK151.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depredatlon
The activitie5 of the tentre are carried on from leasehold property on a lease whlch expire5 on 24th
September 2029. The original property has been included in the aCCo￿tS at the insurance valuation
and depreciation 15 charged on that valuatFon so as to write off the asset over the remaining term
of the lease on a straight-line basis.
Stock
Stock is valued at cost from suppliers on a flrst in flrst out basis.
Staff Costs
2025
2024
Total costs of staff salaries arKI Nl was
The average numtw of employee5 wa5
48,598
30.545
Credltors
2025
2024
Grants spanning across financial years
Paye & Nl
2.681
2.322
1,026
Movement in Resen4es
BIF
Mvmt
CIF
Building & Equipnent
General Reserves
Building Fund reserves
68,128
16,937
43,017
114.0641
18,5421
14,9741
54.064
8,395
38,043
Total
128,083
127,5811
100,502