The Victoria Centr¢
Report and Financial Stalements
For ihe year ending 31 si March 2026
Charity No.. 272726

The Vicioria Centre
Legal and Adrninistralive Information
Trustees
Sandra Ilale- Treasurer
Michael Hale
Glynnis Ilalling- ChaiTperson
Keiih Gorf
lan Sp¢ncer- Vicc Chairp¢rson
Dr Roy Sharnla
Helen Vine- Secr¢wy
.harity Number
272726
Prln<lple Address
The Victoria Centre
Vicioria Road
Lydney
Glouiesiershire
GLI55
1nde￿ndertt Exarnlner
Detln A¢¢ouniancy Services l.td
l S Ili8h Street
l.ydney
Glouceslershire
GL15 5DP
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Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ending 31 st March 2026
Structure. Governance and mar￿geMent
The charity is govemed by its ¢onstitytion and is constituted as a Trust, registered
with the Charity Commission under number 272726.
The trustees who served during the year were as foll(Y•VS (with appointrnent dates
noted where not for the full year}..
Gtynis Halling- Chairperson
lan Spencer - VI￿ Chair
Sandra Hale - Treasurer
Michael Hale
Keith Gorf
Dr Roy Shafma
Helen Vine- Secretary (appointed as Trustee 23102r2026)
Note. the Diners Representstive posib.on has been vacant since June 2025. The
trustees are aware of Ihis arKI will seek to fill the role in due course.
The financial statements have ￿en prepared in aG￿rdan￿ with the accounting
policies set out in note 1 to the finanoal statemerrts and comply with the charity's
constituts'on. the Charibes Act 2011. and the Accountbng and Reporb'ng by Charitbes:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to tharities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standar(l applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (as amerKJed for accountirvJ penods commencing
from 1st January 2016).
Objectives and Activities
The Constitution's ststed aim is to promote the vftlfare of the elderty. those wrth
disabilities, arKI others in need. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance
issued by the Charity Commission in decKlirvJ what activities th8 chaiity shoubj
undertake.
In line with the Chanty Commission's guidan￿ on public ben8fiL the Centre has
prOV￿ed the following activities and servi￿$ during the year.
Achievements
2025 was a parts'cularfy special year for the Victoria Centre, as we ￿lebrated 50
years as a lunth dub in Lydney. Events were organised to say a heartfelt thank you
to all of the organisations that have supported us over the years and continue to do
so. We also held a party for our volunteers to recc)3nise everythin9 they do to make
the Victoria Centre the success rt is today, as well as special events for our diners.
The Centre provides between 80 and 100 meals each *eek for the over-55s and
people with disabilittes. Wle have a dedicated team of 20 volunteers who do an
amazing job, and without them none of what we do would be possible. Carol and

Pam (our cook} spend a great deal of time Pl￿nIng Th*nus and ensuring that all
meals are freshly prepared on the day.
Carol (our Manager) works tirelessly to ensure Centre runs srnoothty. organising
fundraising events, raffles and celebrati<)ns throughout ttie year. Carol also
generously donates a great deal of her own time and effort, including many of the
d8corations used at our events. These have induded va￿ntine'S Day. Easter.
Wimbledon fortnight (which always features strawberri8s arKI cream). Remembrance
Day. arKI Christrnas Day lunch.
Christmas Day lunch was, as atrways. very well SUPFQrted. Onc¥ again we were able
to provide a free meal for all diners. and this year our chairperson Gtynis was able to
attend. Music and singing were provTrded by Ed Pruen. who generously gave his b'me
freè of charge. This SE￿al day is only possible thanks to local support arKI the many
people who give their ts'me on Chrislrnas Day arKI Christmas Eve to prepare the food.
We are also very grateful to the teams from QTS and Neiwork Rail, who spent a
week r8pairing and painting all our fenang and erects'ng a much-needed new storage
shed.
A few wonls from Cwol our Alanger.
'The Garden has boon rnvamp8d this ￿ar and k)oking lovety."
"N8w Toi18ts have been installed 8nd freshty painted..
"Chnstmas was a lovely day enjoyed by everyoné."
'Fundraising is going well to help keep Ihe Cantre up and running.
"A new Gas Boil8r has b88n insla118d Ihis year..
'W& hav8 som8 new volunteers justioined us"
'Diners surveys been given out and a grnat fg8db8ck."
A nwssage from som• of our dln•rn.'
'Many thanks for the delicious m881s you s8ry8 throughout the ye8r- speci81
congratulations to tha cook. You are 811 wplcoming, cheerful and knnd, wh
moans so much to evoryono. especially Ihose who live alone."
.1 have made new friends here &nce my p8SS8d 8W8y I was very lonety.
Everyon8 at the Centre has been so kind and walcoming..
"18nioy 12Nning to the centre. The meals arn lovety. I lik& chalhng to th8
volunteers when l anive earfy."
Reflectlons from Ihrne of our volunteers..
"At my age memories are usualfy 'all our yesterdays,. The Victoria Centre has
created so much more..
°Th8 Victoria Centrn is my happy place. whern every￿0 is mad8 ￿8￿lMa-
hub of friendship, food and fun."
°Volunteering at the Victoria Centre has been a lifeline for me since my
husband died. I have m8de new fyiends. and it is so Iov8ly to be part of such a
happy and dedicated group of wofkers and dine￿.°
We are laoRE THAN JUST A LUNCH CLU

Financial Review
In line with the Centre's reserves poliry and ￿ the advice of our accountants.
have maintsined a minimum reseprfe of £25.CKK) to meet urExpected expenses such
as repairs, redundancies. or other unforeseen circumStsn￿. It is the policy of the
Charity that unrestricted funds designated for a speofic use should be Maintair￿ at
a level equivalent to between three and six months, expenditure.
The trustees are satisfied that reserves at this bevel will ensure that. in the event of a
significant drop in fvnding. the tharity wll be able to continue its current acb"vits"es
while èxploring ways to raise addrtional furKls. This level of reserves has been
maintained throughout the year, and there are no funds in deficit.
The principal sources of fundir¥J r￿1Ved during thè year were:
Coventy Building Society
Forest of Dean District Councbl
Lydney Town Council
Forest of Dean Lions
Tesco Lydney
Albany Engineering
West Dean Parish Council
GIOU￿SterShIre County Council
Thriving Communities
Rising Sun Community Hub
Without the generosity of all these organisations, much of what achieved
throughout 2025 would not have been pK)ssible. We are especially gratefvl to Glynis
for all her hard work in applying for grants on the tharity's behatf.
The main area of expenditure during the year was wages. totalling £15,238.08.
October 2025 we had a new boiler fitted costing £3200.00 paid for by a grant from
Gloucester County Counol. This year we have had to repla￿ the emergency lighting
and EICR ￿rtifiCate.
We have re￿IVed a grant for new tee shirts and aprons for all the volunteers.
maintenan￿ of the building remains an ongoing responsibility under the tems of our
lease, and the trustees are committed to ensuring the dining environment remains
safe. warm, well-ventilated and welcoming for all who use IL
The trustees have ass8ssed major risks to which the tharity is exposed and a
sab'sfied that appropriate systems are in pl￿ tr> mibgate those rtsks.
Reference and Administration Detalls
During the year the charity has consulted with:
Dean Acc#)untancy (wages arKI accounts)
Lean Maller {Forest of Dean District Council)
Forest Voluntsry Action Fonjm

Future Obiedives
The trustees will continue to seek value frJr money f(Y our diners and to provide
happy, fvlfilling experien￿ for all who visit the Victoria Centre.
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Name:
Gtynis Halling
Chair
Trustee
Sandra Hale
Treasurer
Trustee
Signed..
Date. 2b.l£

The Victoria C¢ntre
Indet¢ndeni Examiners Rew1
For th¢ Year Ended 3 1st MarLh 2026
ectii'e re$
nsibilitie5 ofdireciors *nd ei4miner
I'he Irusrees are responsible for the prepardtion ol-lhe accounts. The directors consider Ihai an audit is
noi rwuired for this year under section 144 of ihe Charitles Affl 2011 (the Lharities ALI) and that an
independeni examination is ￿QUired.
1¢ is my responsibiltty lo..
examine th¢ accounts under 5¢¢1ion 145 of ih¢ Chariiies Act.
io lollow the pro¢edur¢s laid down ip ihe generdl dircciions given by th¢ Chariry Commission
(under seLliun 1451SXbi of Ihe Chariiics Aci). and
lo s¢aie whether particular maners have come io my attention.
il#si$ of ind¢
ndent tx#miners 5t•tement
My examination was carried oul in &cconlance wilh genernl direfflions given by the Charity Commission.
An Lxatnination include5 a review ofihc accouniing records kept by ihe charii). and a comparison of the
aLcounis presenied with ih05c records. It also includcs consideration ofany unsual items or disclosures
in tht ac¢ounis, and seeking ¢xplanaiions from the dire¢iors concernin¥ anv such mailers. The proccdures
undertaken do noi provide all the ¢viden¢e that would b¢ required in a audit. and congequcnily no opinion
1% given io whcih¢r Ihe ilLcoun15 preseni a 'inte and fairf view and the rewrt is limiied io those matters
s¢1 0111 in ihe statement below.
¢ndent ex#mlner's s
In ciinnLction wilh my examination. no matler has come to my aiieniion iu which. in mj opinion. attention
hould he drawn in order i(Tr enabl¢ a proper under51anding of ihe accounis lo be ￿aChed.
Signed..
J Pflug
De4A A¢rowiun¢y SerFlcos Ltd
15 Hlgh StreeL Lydney, Glos GL15 5DP
Tel.. 01594 841867
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Aci1￿1￿
IindudmE Ir￿¥￿￿ and I-.1￿dity[C
the vear eThlinB MarL* ?026
TiKal
V￿e￿Il￿ Rcstria¢d 2026 Ilnr¢strlL*￿ ReS￿￿ed
T￿#1
2Q2S
IDLi￿ling resi)IifL
Inciiming rcyiiirLYS from fun
IkNIAiitin% and l&gaLIL
8.16J
28.177
380
l.Y27
29.779
29.7?9
28.177
( InLiimi
lJ96
1.3
1.927
'loioJ
31.374
40.338
50.662
5O.hfy2
l.'Irthdiillf¢
I'hariioblc AOlVIII¢¥
1S(J.674)
I¢Mg1
151.6231
149.4931
144 49.11
Net RL￿￿r￿%) ￿T(W￿l￿n5[￿S
112.J(K>
(ir(￿¥ Trllnsf¢r% Fwi&"
16.704
116.7041
Nci lh¢ Yrarl Mi)v¢m¢iii in Fw
I12.3￿
17.H73
116.7(>41
1"u￿¢j 11oilln￿ A¢ Awl 2025
34.913
2J.182
51.095
17.040
39.886
J6.926
l.Iin41 at Ilsi M•r¥h 2026
22.613
24.197
46.110
23.182

The Victoria Centre
Balance Sheei
as at 3 Isi March ?026
Notes
2026
2025
Current Assets
Cash ai bank and in hand
Meals & Lunches
Deposlls
46.729
194
639
58.656
CurreThi Liabilities
AL¢rua15
PAYE
(752)
(673)
Net assets
46.810
58.095
Income funds
Ilnresiricted general fund
Restricted general fund
22.613
24.197
34.913
23.182
Total funds
46.810
58.095
Approved by the Board for issue on
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The Vhctoria Centre
Notes to financial statements
for the >'ear ending 31 si March ?026
Accounting policies
Ch8ritv inforrnation
The Vi¢toria Centre is a charity. registered on 12 January 1977 in England and Wales.
l. l Accounting conveTrtiot)
The financial siaiement5 have been prepared tn accordance with the chariW5 consiiruiion. the Charities
Act ?0 I l and "Accounting and Rewrtin8 by Charities-. Ststemeni of RecomTnended Practice applicable to
¢haritie5 preparing their accounis in accordance wilh the Financial RerKJrting Standard applicable in ihe UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10?)" las aTnended for accounting p¢riods commencing from l January 2016).
The charity 15 a Public Benefit Entiry as defined by FRS 10?
The charity has iaken advanlage of ihe provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update
Bulletin l llot io prepare a Statement ofcash Flows.
Th¢ financial 5taternents have departed from ihe Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the exient required to provide a true and fair view. This deparnire bas involved following the Stalemeni of
Recommended Practice for charities appl)ing FRS 102 rdther than the version of the Sthiement of
Rccommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since be¢n withdTaw¥t.
The financial 5tatemenis are prepared in sierling. w.htch is th¢ fun¢iional Curren￿ ofthe charity. Monetary
amoun15 in these financial statements are rounded 10 the nearest £.
The financial siaiement5 have been prepared under the historical cost conveniion. modified to include the
revaluation of treehold propenies and to include investmeni propenie5 and cenain financial instrnments
at fair value. Th¢ principal accouniing policies adoNed are w oui below.
l ? Going concer
At the time of approving the financial siateTiient5. the trusiees have a reasonable expectation ihat the charity
ha5 adequaie re%ource5 lo coniinue in operational exisience for ihe foreseeable future. Thus ihe irusiees
continue to adopi ihe going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial sts(ements.
1.3 Charitable fund$
UnresEricted funds are available for use at the dI￿r￿10￿ of the trustees in funherdnce of their charitable
objectives.
Rcsiri¢ted funds are subject io specific conditions by donors as to how ihey may be used. The purp)ses
uses of the restricted fvnds are sei out in the notes io the financial sthiements.
F.ndowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors the capithl must ￿ main￿lned by the
charity.
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The Victoria Centre
Noies lo fiTbancial stsiemenis
for the year ending 3 Isi March 2026
1.4 Incorne
Income is reco8nised when the charity is legally eniitled io li after any r¢rfornwKe ((￿dItIonS have been mei.
the amounts can be rneasured reliably. and li is probable that income viill be rec¢ived.
Cash donaiions are rccognised on rryeipl. (hher donations are re¢o8ni5¢d once the charity ha5 been notifi¢d
of the donaii()n. unless p¢rfomianc¢ conditions require deferral ofihe amount. Income tax recov¢rable in
relation to donaiion5 received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenani is recognised ai ihe time of the donation.
Le¥pilCiC5 are r¢cokDnised on re¢ciw or oihm4.ise if ihe charity h&5 b¢¢n n￿lfIed of an impending di5tribuiion.
Ihe amounl is known. and rff¢ipi is expecied. If the amouni is not known. Ihe leuacy is irt￿ed as A rontingeni
l S F.xpendilure
R¢sources expended are recognised in the period thry incu￿ed.
1.6 Cash ci8h eqviv*l¢n¢s
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held ai call with banks. other short-lem) liquid
invebtments wilh orig>inal maturiiies of Ihrtt month5 or les& and bank overdrnfls. B&nk ov¢rdrdfts are
shown within IM)rrowin¥s in curr¢ni liabiliiies.
B88ic finanel*l 4Jsets
Basic financial asseis. which include debiots #nd cash and bank balances. are initially measured ai transaction
price including iransactioll C051s and are subSeq￿n11Y caThied at amortiscd CO￿ usin8 Ihe eif¢¢li¥e iniere51
method unless Ihe arranbpement con8tiiuies a financing Iransaciion. where ihe transaction is measured at the
pre￿￿1 value of the future rcc¢ip15 dixounied at a markei rdie of inleresi. Financial as￿15 classified as
receivable wiihin onc year are not amorti5ed.
B85ic fin8nf ithl 1S*bllliles
Ba%É¢ financial liabilities. includin8 credTrtors and bank I￿nS are initially recognised al transaction price unless
thc a￿angemen1 con5tilutes a financing Irdnsaction. where the debt insirumeni is measured ai the present
walue ol'the future payments discounted ai a market rnt¢ of in*rest. Financial liabiliiies ¢lLssified as payable
wiihin one year are nol amortised.
Dehi insirumen15 are subs¢quenily Carried at amonised cost. ￿sing the etTe¢iive interest raie method.
Tradc creditors are obligation5 to pay for 8ood5 or Services ihai have been acquired in the ordinary course
of opcraiion8 from suppliers. Amoun15 payable are classified as curr¢nt liabiliiies ifpayinent 15 due wi¢hin
one year or less. It. noi. Ihev are presenied a5 non-curreni liabilities. Trade ¢redilor5 are recognised initially
transaction pri¢e and subsequently measured ai amorti5ed cosi using the effeciive iniere5t Method.
Ikreeo%*ition of fin#nel*l li4biliti
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the chariws contra¢bJal obligaiions expire or are discharged or
ancelled.
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The Victoria Centre
Note5 to financial statements
for the Jear ¢￿dIng 3 Isi March 20?6
1.7 Employee btnefits
The cosi of any unused holiday eniitlemeni is recognised in the period in which the
employee's services are received.
Temiination benefiis ale recognised immediatety as an exK*nse when ihe charity is demonstrnbly
committed to tenninate the emplojinent of an employee or to provide ierniinaiion b¢nefits.
2 Trusttts
None of the trnstees (or any persons connected with them) received any remunerdtion or
benefits from the ¢harily during the year_
Emplo)ees
The average monthty number of employees during ihe year was:
2026
2025
Employees
4. Creditors". &mouni$ fallin% due within one vear
2026
2025
Accouniancy
300
280
300
271
10?
Supplies
673
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The Vtaoria Centre
Dethiled Income and Exrthdiiure
for th¢ >'rar endin8 3 Isi March ?026
2026
20?5
t)onations and Legacies
t)onalions and Gifts
12.015
Chariiable aciivilies
Lunches
29.779
28.177
Investm¢nts
Interest Received
380
Oiher Income
417
479
500
279
308
1.340
8.103
In¢om¢ from ljtiliiies
C-oveniry Hank
Tants
40,338
5(1.662
Charitable cxpendiiure
Staft. costs
%upplie
15.238
15.892
3.831
513
6.914
949
509
509
833
366
14.277
14.308
3.112
442
13.447
I"LIL'phone
Muinlenanc¢
l>rtbtLclive C-loihing
l.quipmcni
Sundrv F.-xpenses
In%urdnce
Advert
.icence%
Profcs5ional Servi¢¢s
W<bsitc Cvs15
l.-niertainmeni
M(Trsiac
Ilank C'harges
l)osl & Stationary
381
394
773
4.977
869
5.850
35
38
(51,6231
149.4931
Surplus for ihe Year
1112851
1.169
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