CHESTER & DISTRIcf COMMITfEE FOR
DEAF PEOPLE
Annual Report & Financial Statements
Year Ended
31st March 2024
Registered Charity No: 237910

Chester & District Committee for Deaf Peo
le
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the year ended 3151 March 2024
Registered and Operation Address
Chester Deaf Centre
South View Road
Chester
CHI 4JG
Independent Examiners Bankers
DJH Mitten Clarke
National Westminster plc
Chester House
33 Eastgate St
Lloyd Drive
Chester
Cheshire Oaks Bus Park
Cheshire
Ellesmere Port
CHI ILG
Cheshire CH65 9HQ
Contents
Officers &Counal of Management.................................................................................
Report of the Council of Management.......................................................................,......
Independent Examiners Report.......................................................................................
Consolidated Receipts & Payments Accounts.................
Consolidated Assets & Liabilities.................................................
Chester & Distrirt Committee for Deaf People (CADCDP) Re￿Ipts & Payments Accounts ... 10
CADCDP Bar Receipts & Payments Accounts......................,.
li
Volunteers in Partnership (VIP'S) Receipts & Payments Accounts.................................... 12
Throughout this report the word 'Deaf (with a capitsl D) is used to denote an individual whose first
language is British Sign Language (BSL), while the term 'Dldeaf- now widely recI￿niSed by care servi
professionals
refers to everyone with a hearing loss= Deaf, deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing.
Dldeafbiind people are now recognised as having a unique disability. but the Dlde3f distinrtion is still
relevant in identifying whether they use BSL or swken English as their preferred method of
communicat￿n.
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Officers & Council of Management
For the year ended 315t March 2024
The organisation is a charity and was registered on 3￿ October 1964, prior to registration the
organisation had existed as an unregistered charity Sin￿ 1936.
The Council of Mana
ement
The following were members of the Counal of Management during the year:
Chair
Secretary (Hon)
Secretary (Hon)
Treasurer (Hon)
Mr M Ritchie
Mr M Ritchie (to 30 September 2023)
Mrs F LkKld (from 30 September 2023)
Mr M Jones
Mrs A Hesketh
Mr A Mayers
Mrs S Pane (Previously Miss S Fletcher)
Mr C Beadles
Mr I Pane
Mrs M Killoran
Ms I Bassett
Mr R Bassett
(appointed 30 September 2023)
(appointed 30 September 2023)
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Report of the Council of Management
For the year ended 31st March 2024
The Council of Management submit their report and the receipts and payments accounts of the
Committee for the year ended 31st Marth 2024.
structure, Governance and Management
Governin Document
The organisation is a registered tharity and was established urKler a C￿StitUtion which details
its objects and powers.
Re
itment and A
intment of Council of Mana
ement
Under the requirements of the Constitution the members of the Council are elected to serve for
a period ofone year, after which they must be r￿elected at the next Annual Meeting of Members.
The Council seeks to ensure that the needs of Dldeaf people are appropriately reflected through
the diversity of the Trustee body, To enhance the potential Fthl of Trustees the charity has,
through networking with other organisatTrons in the local area and throughout the local Deaf
Communities, sought to identify Dldeaf individuals who would be willing to become members of
the Qiuncil.
Tru
tee Induction and Trainin
Most Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having been involv&
with the charity, or the I￿1 Deaf Community, in one form or another.
New Trustees are invited and encouraged to visit the Charivs offices and meet with the Chair to
familiarise themselves with the charity and the context wfthin which it operates.
A Trustee Induttion pack has also been prepared which includes the following information:
Trustee Role Description
The Essential Trustee (tharity Commission leaflet CC3)
Welcome to New Trustees
Statutory Accounts
Constitution
Minutes of Previous Council and Members Meetings
Organisational Structure
The charity has a Counol of Management of 8 members who meet quartedy and are responsible
for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. The Honorary Secretary and Treèsurer also
ttend Council meetings.
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Objectives and Activities
The Charity's objects and principal activities are:
The relief of Dldeaf people resident in the borough of Chester and such other areas in the County
of Cheshire, as the Council of Management may from time to time decide including:
The provision and maintenance of religious and recreational faolities intended to improve
the quality of life for Dldeaf people.
The provision and maintenance of s(Kial welfare centres for Dldeaf people;
To increase the active involvement of Dldeaf people within the Chester area;
To improve links with other Dldeaf organisations.
To increase the public's awareness of Dldeafness and of the Committee.
In preparing the annual report the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit and believe that the objectives and activities meet these requirements.
The Committee continLfes to operate successfijlly in achieving its overall objectives.
Financial Review
In the financial year to 31 March 2024, the Committee showed a deficit of £35,056.26. This is
due to the repairs and Maintenan￿ expenses increasing considerably during the year. The reason
for this is that the Space Hive Campaign donations received during the 2022123 financial year
were utilised in this year to upgrade the kitchen to a professional standard.
Investment Poli
The Trustees having regard to the liquidity requirements of the Committee have operated a policy
of keeping available funds in an interest bearing deposit account and seek to achieve a rate of
deposit interest which matches or exceeds inflation as measured by the retail price index.
Pro
In the opinion of the Council of Management, the value of the fveehold prokEty is in excess of
the net book value.
Future Develo
ments
As reported in the lasl Trustee report the ComM￿ee are committed to generating income for
maintaining and undertaking further developments at the centre to improve the amenities of the
building. A well as organising events, the committee will continue to seek suitable fundraising
opportunities.
The promotion of the building as being available for hire for social events is paramount and this
will be a way of ensuring the future pr￿fing of the centre can be achieved.
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Responsibilities of the Council of Management
The Committ* shall comply with their obligations under the Charities Act 2011 (or any statutory
re-enactment or mtyjification of that Att) with regard to:
the keeping of accounting records for the Charity
the preparation of annual statements of account for the Charity
the independent examination of the ststements account of the Charity
the transmission of statements of account to the Charity Commissioners
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Committee will be held on 21 September 2024
at the Deaf Centre, South View Road, Chester, in aCcOrda￿e with the formal notice thereof, at
which the Council's Reix)rt and Statement of Accounts will be amplified.
Under the requirements of the Constitution the members of the Qyunal will be elected to se￿e
for a ￿lod of one year.
Independent Examiners
Tn the year to 31 March 2024 it is not envisaged that an audit will be required. It is recommended
that DJH Chester Limited be retained as independent examiners.
Approved by the Council of Management on 21 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by
The Deaf Centre
South Wiew Road
Chester
Cheshire
CHI 4JG
Chair M Ritchie
Council of Management
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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of 'Chester and District
Committee for Deaf People
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31
March 2024.
sand
As the charity trust￿ c( the trust, you are responsible for the preparatwjn of the accounts in
accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Aot 2011 fthe acn.
I re￿rt in respett of my examinati￿ of the trusvs aco)unts ca￿led out under section 145 of
2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all of the applicable directors given
by the Charity Commission uThJer section 145 (5Xb) of the Act.
Ind
ndent examin
statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. accounts records were not kept in of the trust as required by section 130 of the
2. the accounts do not accord wff(h those records.
I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Signed.. 2 1
MrsDDLea
FCA, FCCA
DJH Chester Limited
Chester House
Lloyd Drive, cheshi￿ Oaks Business Park
Ellesmere Port
Date:
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Chester & District Committee for Deaf People
For the year ended 31 March 2024
A¢¢ount
COMMITTEE
BAR
Mp
Total
RÈcÈipls
Bank Int8r85t Income
Chester and District Fundraising Events
Chester and District Mernbership Subsc*pts"tsns
Cleaner Reimbursemenl from DSN
Dee Si9n Choir Fundraising
Donations and legacies
Hall Hiie Income
Merchandise Sa￿5
Other Revenue
Rent received Irom Dèafness Suppori Neiwork IDSN}
Sales
Total Recelpt8
1.020.70
878.55
1.290.00
86.48
1.107.18
878.55
1.290.00
906.60
3,988.50
2,751.83
3,176.00
45.00
4.176.80
6,562.50
14,266.86
39,149.82
0.00
0.00
0.00
O.LK) 3,988.50
1.089.16
0.00
0.00
45.00
150.00
1.662.67
3.176.IKI
4.026.80
6,562.50
14.266.86
0.00
15.442.50 4.183.50
19,523.82
Cost of Sales
Cost of G￿dS Sold
Total Cost of Sales
0.00
0.00
7,950.16
7.950.16
0.00
0.00
7,950.16
7.950.16
Gross Profil
19,523.82
7.492.34 4.183.50
31.199.66
Payments
Audit & A¢¢ountancy fees
Bank Fees
Bar Licence
Bin collection charges
BSL Inlerprelei Fees
Cleaning
D8S Ch8cks
General Expenses
Goodlill Surnup
Insuran
IT Sothvare and Consutnables
Legal Expense5
Light, Power, Healing
Mileage Expense5
Repairs & Maintenan(
Subscriptions
Taxi Fares
Water thaige5
Total Payments
1.074.00
0.00
0.00
987.(Ml
0.00
90.00
70.00
0.00
000
1,074.00
90.00
70.00
987.00
320.00
3.003.39
229.20
1.644.85
452.40
2,420.37
467.86
1.580.00
3.067.00
260.00
46,916.77
341.35
2.427.65
924.08
66,2SS.92
20.00
0.00
0.00
1.239.85
0.00
3.003.39
229.20
405.00
0.00
452.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
000
000
2.420.37
467.86
1.560.00
3.067.00
0.00
46.916.77
159.00
2.427.65
924.08
63.941.32
260.IK>
182.35
612.40 1.702.20
SURPLUSI
DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR
44,417.50
6.879.94 2.481.30
35,056.26
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Chester & Dislrict Commitlee for Deaf
People
For the year ended 31 March 2023
AC￿Unt
COMMITTEE
BAR
vip
Total
Receipts
Bank Interest Income
Chester and District Furbdraising Events
Chester and District Membership sUb￿PtiOns
Cleaner Reimbursement from DSN
Dee Sign Choir Fundraising
Donations and legaues
Hall Hire In￿me
Other R8venue
Rent ￿ceIVed from Deafn8ss Support Neiwork IDSN)
Sales
Space Hive Donations
Total Re¢elpts
280.13
835.20
580.00
89.10
67.03
347.16
0.00
835.20
0.00
580.00
0.00
89.10
0.00 2.912.46
2,912.46
0.00
380.00 27,035.00
2.937.22
0.00
440.37
0.00
0.00
8,750.00
19.836.3e
0.00 19.836.36
0.00
0.00 34,300.00
19,903.39 3.292.46 98,062.87
26.655.00
2,937.22
440.37
8.750.00
34,300.00
74,867.02
Cost of Salès
Cost of Goods Sold
Total Cost of Sales
5.965.04
5.965.04
5.965.04
5,965.04
0.00
0.00
Gross Profit
74.867.02
13.938.35 3,292.46 92,097.83
Payments
Audit & Accounlan¢y lees
Bank Fees
Bar Licen
Bin collection charges
BSL Interpreter Fee5
Cleanin9
DBS Checks
General ExpeTh5es
HMRC Fin8
Insuran
IT Software a￿1 Consumables
Legal Expenses
Light. Power. Healing
Postage, F￿Ight & Courier
Printing & Slalionery
Repairs & Maintenance
Subscriptions
Taxi Fares
Water charges
Total Payments
954.00
99.00
0.00
0.00
70.00
954.00
99.00
70.00
282.06
150.00
847.13
30.00
0.00 1.080.22
8.160 22
0.00
0.00
100.10
0.00
0.00
2.300.20
0.00
0.00
842.58
0.00
0.00
1,420.00
0.00
0.00
2,724.10
0.00
0.00
2.35
0.00
90.82
671.89
0.00
0.00 20,296.19
0.00
163.13
372.13
0.00
322.27
0.00
725.30
70.00 1.404.17 40,369.52
282.06
BO.00
847.13
30.00
7,080.(K)
100.10
2.300.20
842.58
1.420.00
2.724.10
2.35
581.07
20.2%.19
209.1)O
322.27
725.30
38,895.35
0.00
0.00
70.(K)
SURPLUSI
DEFICIT FOR THEYEAR
35.971.67
13.868.35 1.888.29 51,728.31
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ASSETS AND LIABILITES
Chesler & District Committee for Deaf People
As at 31 March 2Q124
Account
31 Mar
2024
31 Mar
2023
A$s8ts retained for the charity's own use
Buildings
C(x7wuler Equiwent
624,810.00
594.00
624,810.
594.IX)
Totsl Assets rètainod forthe charitys
own use
625,404.00
625,404.00
Cash funds
Cash at bank and In hand
Current Reservè Sweep 80851568
BAR RESERVE ACCT DNU Closed
May 24
DNU NW LiquKlIty Ck)s8d May 24
NW VIP'S Curr 33067155
Total Cash at bank and in hand
65,815.21
94,531.23
3,084.17
5.399.18
28,31109
102.609.65
12,045.72
5,259.17
25,829.79
137,66S.91
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COMMrrTEE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
Chester & District Committee for Deaf People
For the year ended 31 March 2024
A¢￿￿nt
2024
2023
Ro¢el ts
Bank Interest incom8
Chester and District Fundraising Events
Cheslw and District MÈmbÈrship Subscripti￿$
C188n* Reimbvtsement from DSN
Donalions and leg8Ci8S
Hall Hire Iwme
oth￿ Revenue
Rent received from Deafne￿ SUpF￿1 Ne1W￿ IDSNI
Space Hive Donations
Total Receipts
1.020.70
878_55
1.290.00
280.13
835.20
580.Th)
89.10
1.662.67 26.655.00
3.176.00
2.937_22
4.026.80
440.37
6.￿2.50
8.750.00
0.00 34.300.00
19.523.82 74,867.02
ments
Audit & Accountancy fees
Bank Fee5
Bin collection char995
BSL Interpreter F8&S
Cleaning
DBS Checks
GeTh￿al Expenses
HMRC Fine
Insurance
IT softwa￿ a￿1 Consumables
Legal ExpeTr5es
Lighl. Power, Heating
Postage, F￿Ight & Courier
Piinting & Stationery
Repairs & mainte￿a￿e
Subscriptions
Taxi Farès
Water ¢haryes
Total Payments
1.074.
954.00
99.00
282.06
801)0
847.13
30.00
7,080.00
1(K).10
2,3LK).20
842.58
1.420.00
2,724.10
2.35
581.07
46.916.77 20,296.19
159.00
209.00
2,427.65
322.27
924.08
725.30
63.941.32 38.895.35
987.(K>
3,(￿3.39
229.20
405.00
0.00
2,420.37
467.86
1.560.00
3.IE7.00
SURPLUSIIDEFICI
FOR THE YEAR
44.417.50
35.971.67
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BAR RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
Chester & Dislrict Committee for Deaf People
For the year ended 31 March 2024
A¢¢ount
2024
2023
Receipts
Bank Interest Income
Donations and legaues
Sales
Total Retelpts
86.48
1.089.16
14.266.86 19.836.36
15.442.50 19.903.39
67.03
Bar pur¢hoses
Cost of Goods Sokj
Total Bar purchas85
7.950.16
7.950.16
S,￿5.04
5,965.04
Gross
rofit
7.492.34 13.938.35
Pa
ments
Bank Fe85
B3r Licen
Goodlill Sumup
Total Payments
90.00
70.00
452.40
61140
0.00
70.00
0.00
70.00
Sur
lusl
Deficit
for the
ear
6,879.94 13,868.35
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VIP'S RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
Chester & District Committee for Deaf
People
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Account
2024
2023
Rècèipts
08e Sign Choir Fundraisi
Donati¢)ns and legacies
Other Revenue
Merthandise Sales
Total Receipts
3,988.50 2.912.46
0.00
380.00
150.(X)
45.00
4,183.50 3.292.46
Pa
ments
BSL Interpreter Fees
Genetal Expense5
P(inting & Stationery
Subsuiplions
Mileag8 Exp8nse5
Total Paymgnts
20.00
70.00
1.239.85 1.08022
o_oo
).82
182.35
163.13
260.￿1
1.702.20 1,404.17
Su
lusl
Defi¢il
for the
ear
2.481.30 1.888.29
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