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## **Shrub End Social Centre (Registered Charity number 254100) Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024** 

The charity’s address is 252-254 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 4SA.  The charity is a social centre, for the use of the inhabitants of Lexden and Shrub End Ward of the borough of Colchester, for social and leisure purposes. The charity owns the hall and land immediately surrounding the building.  The charity operates entirely for public benefit. 

The charity was established by a scheme dated 05 February 1968 as amended by resolution dated 07 April 2016.   A purpose-built community centre built 1968, fully refurbished in 2012. 

## **Trustees** 

Terry Hoggarth   - Chairman Mervyn Upsher  - Treasurer Michael Dale Brian Eves Jean Eves Tracy Kinns Evelyn Littlebury Robin Price Wendy Price Bob Taylor Elizabeth Upsher 

## **Activities for the year 2023/24** 

Organisations catering for everyone from the very young to the elderly regularly use the Social Centre. The Centre hosts a Warm and Toastie club for the elderly, Ballroom Dancing, mini athletics, Spectrum Majorettes, Essex Wildlife Trust meetings, Womens’ Guild, Move to Lose fitness classes.  Bookings are also received for one-off events such as wedding receptions and birthday parties.  A monthly dance raises much needed funds for the Centre as well as providing a social activity for residents, creating long lasting friendships. 

We were delighted to receive a grant this year from Awards for All which enabled us to replace the heating system.  The wi-fi also installed at the hall this year, enables the heating to be controlled remotely to suit users and to help with the bills.  Smart meters were also fitted and the committee continues to ensure that the building is well maintained for its users. 

## **Accounts for the year 2023/24** 

Unrestricted funds show a surplus of £1,996.45 this year (2022/23 surplus of £2,936.45). Letting income of £19741.00 is slightly up on the previous year (2022/23 £19,053.75). Net income from fundraising contributed £1,226.05 compared to £983.49 in 2022/23.  Most costs, other than repairs and maintenance, are up slightly on last year but not significantly so.  The new heating system cost £21,421.00, of which £18,661.00 was covered by a restricted fund grant. 

. 

## **Reserves** 

At the end of the year, unrestricted reserves of £31,434.35 were held, which is sufficient for almost 2 years running costs. 



## **SHRUB END SOCIAL CENTRE Registered Charity 254100** 

## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2024** 

|**RECEIPTS**<br>**From Trading Activities**<br>Lettings Income<br>**From Voluntary Sources**<br>Grants<br>Fundraising<br>**From Assets**<br>Insurance Claim<br>Interest<br>**TOTAL RECEIPTS**<br>**PAYMENTS**<br>**Trading Activities**<br>Staf Costs<br>Repairs and Maintenance<br>Business Rates<br>Refuse Collection<br>Utilities<br>Cleaning Materials<br>Window Cleaner<br>PRS / PPL<br>Insurance<br>Miscellaneous<br>**Administration of the charity**<br>Stationery<br>Afliation Fees<br>**Other Expenditure**<br>Building Improvement Project<br>New equipment<br>Fundraising Costs<br>**TOTAL PAYMENTS**<br>**NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)**<br>**Balances Brought Forward**<br>**Balances Carried Forward**<br>Independent Examination|**Unrestricted Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>19741.00<br>19741.00<br>0.00<br>18661.00<br>18661.00<br>2550.68<br>2550.68<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>**22291.68**<br>**18661.00**<br>**40952.68**<br>-7800.00<br>-7800.00<br>-940.94<br>-940.94<br>-54.99<br>-54.99<br>-1095.70<br>-1095.70<br>-3240.39<br>-3240.39<br>-863.94<br>-863.94<br>-60.00<br>-60.00<br>-425.14<br>-425.14<br>-1194.41<br>-1194.41<br>-138.48<br>-138.48<br>-207.16<br>-207.16<br>-72.00<br>-72.00<br>-117.45<br>-117.45<br>-2,760.00 -18,661.00<br>-21421.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>-1324.63<br>-1324.63<br>**-20295.23 -18661.00**<br>**-38956.23**<br>1996.45<br>0.00<br>1996.45<br>29438.00<br>0<br>29438.00<br>**31434.45**<br>**0.00**<br>**31434.45**<br>**2023/24**||**2022/23**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>19053.75<br>0.00<br>982.00<br>2171.76<br>0.00|
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||||**22207.51**|
||||-7860.00<br>-2798.57<br>-102.40<br>-988.50<br>-3117.45<br>-544.01<br>-60.00<br>-384.62<br>-905.81<br>-54.35<br>-153.17<br>0.00<br>-111.45<br>-1562.39<br>-626.85<br>-1.49|
||||**-19271.06**|
||||2936.45<br>26501.55|
||**31434.45**<br>**0.00**<br>**31434.45**||**29438.00**|





## **SHRUB END SOCIAL CENTRE Registered Charity 254100** 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabiities at 31st March 2024** 

|**MONETARY ASSETS**<br>**Deposits and Bank Balances**<br>Metro Bank<br>Petty Cash<br>**Debtors**<br>Unpaid letting invoices<br>**Creditors**<br>Independent Examination<br>**NON MONETARY ASSETS**<br>Land and buildings<br>Tables and chairs<br>Kitchen Equipment<br>Crockery and Cutlery<br>Cleaning Equipment|**2024**<br>**£**<br>31204.14<br>230.31<br>31434.45<br>-123.45|**2023**<br>**£**<br>29338.00<br>100.00|
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|||29438.00|
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Accounts approved by the chairman, on behalf of the trustees 

Signed 



## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Shrub End Social Centre (Registered Charity number 254100)** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Shrub End Social Centre for the year ended 31[st] March 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2.   the accounts do not accord with those records. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


## J Stobart FCCA 

RCCE House, Threshelfords Business Park, Inworth Road, Feering CO5 9SE 1[st] May 2024 



## **Shrub End Social Centre (Registered Charity number 254100) Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024** 

The charity’s address is 252-254 Shrub End Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 4SA.  The charity is a social centre, for the use of the inhabitants of Lexden and Shrub End Ward of the borough of Colchester, for social and leisure purposes. The charity owns the hall and land immediately surrounding the building.  The charity operates entirely for public benefit. 

The charity was established by a scheme dated 05 February 1968 as amended by resolution dated 07 April 2016.   A purpose-built community centre built 1968, fully refurbished in 2012. 

## **Trustees** 

Terry Hoggarth   - Chairman Mervyn Upsher  - Treasurer Michael Dale Brian Eves Jean Eves Tracy Kinns Evelyn Littlebury Robin Price Wendy Price Bob Taylor Elizabeth Upsher 

## **Activities for the year 2023/24** 

Organisations catering for everyone from the very young to the elderly regularly use the Social Centre. The Centre hosts a Warm and Toastie club for the elderly, Ballroom Dancing, mini athletics, Spectrum Majorettes, Essex Wildlife Trust meetings, Womens’ Guild, Move to Lose fitness classes.  Bookings are also received for one-off events such as wedding receptions and birthday parties.  A monthly dance raises much needed funds for the Centre as well as providing a social activity for residents, creating long lasting friendships. 

We were delighted to receive a grant this year from Awards for All which enabled us to replace the heating system.  The wi-fi also installed at the hall this year, enables the heating to be controlled remotely to suit users and to help with the bills.  Smart meters were also fitted and the committee continues to ensure that the building is well maintained for its users. 

## **Accounts for the year 2023/24** 

Unrestricted funds show a surplus of £1,996.45 this year (2022/23 surplus of £2,936.45). Letting income of £19741.00 is slightly up on the previous year (2022/23 £19,053.75). Net income from fundraising contributed £1,226.05 compared to £983.49 in 2022/23.  Most costs, other than repairs and maintenance, are up slightly on last year but not significantly so.  The new heating system cost £21,421.00, of which £18,661.00 was covered by a restricted fund grant. 

. 

## **Reserves** 

At the end of the year, unrestricted reserves of £31,434.35 were held, which is sufficient for almost 2 years running costs. 



## **SHRUB END SOCIAL CENTRE Registered Charity 254100** 

## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2024** 

|**RECEIPTS**<br>**From Trading Activities**<br>Lettings Income<br>**From Voluntary Sources**<br>Grants<br>Fundraising<br>**From Assets**<br>Insurance Claim<br>Interest<br>**TOTAL RECEIPTS**<br>**PAYMENTS**<br>**Trading Activities**<br>Staf Costs<br>Repairs and Maintenance<br>Business Rates<br>Refuse Collection<br>Utilities<br>Cleaning Materials<br>Window Cleaner<br>PRS / PPL<br>Insurance<br>Miscellaneous<br>**Administration of the charity**<br>Stationery<br>Afliation Fees<br>**Other Expenditure**<br>Building Improvement Project<br>New equipment<br>Fundraising Costs<br>**TOTAL PAYMENTS**<br>**NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)**<br>**Balances Brought Forward**<br>**Balances Carried Forward**<br>Independent Examination|**Unrestricted Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>19741.00<br>19741.00<br>0.00<br>18661.00<br>18661.00<br>2550.68<br>2550.68<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>**22291.68**<br>**18661.00**<br>**40952.68**<br>-7800.00<br>-7800.00<br>-940.94<br>-940.94<br>-54.99<br>-54.99<br>-1095.70<br>-1095.70<br>-3240.39<br>-3240.39<br>-863.94<br>-863.94<br>-60.00<br>-60.00<br>-425.14<br>-425.14<br>-1194.41<br>-1194.41<br>-138.48<br>-138.48<br>-207.16<br>-207.16<br>-72.00<br>-72.00<br>-117.45<br>-117.45<br>-2,760.00 -18,661.00<br>-21421.00<br>0.00<br>0.00<br>-1324.63<br>-1324.63<br>**-20295.23 -18661.00**<br>**-38956.23**<br>1996.45<br>0.00<br>1996.45<br>29438.00<br>0<br>29438.00<br>**31434.45**<br>**0.00**<br>**31434.45**<br>**2023/24**||**2022/23**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>19053.75<br>0.00<br>982.00<br>2171.76<br>0.00|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**22207.51**|
||||-7860.00<br>-2798.57<br>-102.40<br>-988.50<br>-3117.45<br>-544.01<br>-60.00<br>-384.62<br>-905.81<br>-54.35<br>-153.17<br>0.00<br>-111.45<br>-1562.39<br>-626.85<br>-1.49|
||||**-19271.06**|
||||2936.45<br>26501.55|
||**31434.45**<br>**0.00**<br>**31434.45**||**29438.00**|





## **SHRUB END SOCIAL CENTRE Registered Charity 254100** 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabiities at 31st March 2024** 

|**MONETARY ASSETS**<br>**Deposits and Bank Balances**<br>Metro Bank<br>Petty Cash<br>**Debtors**<br>Unpaid letting invoices<br>**Creditors**<br>Independent Examination<br>**NON MONETARY ASSETS**<br>Land and buildings<br>Tables and chairs<br>Kitchen Equipment<br>Crockery and Cutlery<br>Cleaning Equipment|**2024**<br>**£**<br>31204.14<br>230.31<br>31434.45<br>-123.45|**2023**<br>**£**<br>29338.00<br>100.00|
|---|---|---|
|||29438.00|
|||-117.45|



Accounts approved by the chairman, on behalf of the trustees 

Signed 



## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Shrub End Social Centre (Registered Charity number 254100)** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Shrub End Social Centre for the year ended 31[st] March 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2.   the accounts do not accord with those records. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


## J Stobart FCCA 

RCCE House, Threshelfords Business Park, Inworth Road, Feering CO5 9SE 1[st] May 2024