2023-10-31-accounts - Stretford Church Hall And Institute Limited

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Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period From: Period start date 01/11/2022 To: Period end date 31/10/2023 Charity name: Stretford Church Hall & Institute Ltd Charity registration number: 253946 Company number: 099998

Objectives and activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The advancement of the religion of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew’s Stretford. To further benefit the residents of Stretford and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance the education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	To maintain and manage the building in order to provide rooms for hire for the benefit of the local community, in particular disabled groups and smaller charities. A wide variety of organisations make full of the premises on a regular basis.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees are aware of the requirements of the Charity Commission.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	The Hall has provided a warm and welcoming space for a wide variety of groups at a reasonable cost. The building has undergone extensive improvements to comply with current legislation. Disabled groups are very appreciative of the service and facilities we provide.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set

Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other

Financial review

Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Despite a volatile market and with the help of various grants the charity is in a good financial position.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserves are held to ensure the ongoing viability of the premises and to supplement the rental income.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£295333
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	n/a

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Income from room hire and various investments. Various grants from local companies. The charity does not fundraise.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	To invest as ethically as possible and with low risk to funds.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Unexpected repairs to the building.
Other

Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of associationetc	Para 1.25	Memorandum and Articles of Association
How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO	Para 1.25	Charitable Limited Company with directors recruited from St Matthew’s Church and the wider community.
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Directors are selected only with the approval of the full board.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Trustees are directed to government website for information on their responsibilities.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name	Stretford Church Hall & Institute Ltd
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	253946
Charity’s principal address	St Matthew’s Hall, Chapel lane, Stretford. M32 9AJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Joan Turner	Chair
Brian Warbrick	Secretary
Rita Downie	Treasurer
Gilbert Fenton
Justine Gibb
Derek Turner		Resigned 26/04/21
Isobel Singleton		Resigned 08/06/22
Mark Conaghan		Resigned 27/04/23
Richard Allen
Natalie Knight
SydneyCabon
Susan Mallinson		Joined 21/04/22
David Cooper		Joined 21/04/22
Julie Hacket-Jervis		Joined 21/04/22

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s) R M Downie Full name(s) Rita Maureen Downie Position (for example Treasurer/Director Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 22/05/2024

Registered number 00099998

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The)

Accounts

31 October 2023

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The) Accountants' Report

Accountants' report to the directors of Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The)

You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 October 2023. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.

In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account and the Balance Sheet from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.

We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.

Burton and Company (Accountants) Ltd Accountants

76c Davyhulme Road Davyhulme Manchester M41 7DN

17 May 2024

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The) Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 October 2023

Turnover Other income Gross profit Staff costs Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges (Loss)/profit before taxation (Loss)/profit	2023 £ 85,733 6,917 92,650 (47,465) (892) (62,596) (18,303) (18,303)	2022 £ 80,279 26,951
		107,230 (48,302) (2,958) (44,090)
		11,880
		11,880

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The) Registered number: 00099998 Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2023

Fixed assets Current assets Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Accruals and deferred income Net assets Capital and reserves Average number of employees	2023 £ 168,395 129,681 134 129,815 (408) 129,407 297,802 (2,469) 295,333 295,333 Number 2	2022 £ 180,757 134,120 605 134,725 (346) 134,379 315,136 (1,500) 313,636 313,636 Number 2	2022 £ 180,757 134,120 605 134,725 (346) 134,379 315,136 (1,500) 313,636 313,636 Number 2

			315,136 (1,500)
			313,636
			313,636
			Number 2

The company is a private company limited by shares and incorporated in England. Its registered office is St Matthews Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ.

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime. The accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

Mr B Warbrick Director Approved by the board on 17 May 2024

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The) Detailed profit and loss account items for the year ended 31 October 2023

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts

Sales Sales Other income Other operating income Interest receivable Staff costs Wages and salaries Directors' salaries Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Depreciation Exceptional profit on the disposal of investments Other charges Premises costs: Rent Rates Light and heat General administrative expenses: Telephone and internet Stationery and printing Insurance Repairs and maintenance Sundry expenses Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Other legal and professional	2023 £ 85,733 4,395 2,522 6,917 47,465 - 47,465 6,426 (5,534) 892 - 1,236 11,073 12,309 1,274 437 3,542 40,044 3,757 49,054 624 609 1,233 62,596	2022 £ 80,279
		20,535 6,416
		26,951
		46,007 2,295
		48,302
		7,143 (4,185)
		2,958
		2,800 1,752 13,552
		18,104
		1,083 166 3,191 18,476 2,446
		25,362
		624 -
		624

		44,090

Stretford Church Hall and Institute, Limited(The) Detailed balance sheet items as at 31 October 2023

This schedule does not form part of the statutory accounts and should NOT be sent to HMRC

Fixed assets Land and buildings Plant and machinery etc Investments Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments and accrued income Prepayments Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxes and social security costs Accruals and deferred income Accruals Capital and reserves Called up share capital Share premium Profit and loss account Profit and loss account Brought forward (Loss)/profit	2023 £ 103,018 32,319 33,058 168,395 129,681 134 408 2,469 13 68,360 226,960 295,333 245,263 (18,303) 226,960	2022 £ 101,103 37,130 42,524
		180,757
		134,120
		605
		346
		1,500
		13 68,360 245,263
		313,636
		233,383 11,880
		245,263