Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Charity Registration Number is.. ￿￿16 Vauxhall Gardens Communty Centre Report and Accounts 31 March 2024 Mohammad Ali FCCA Sk￿￿al 106 Coventy Rood IG14RG Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Report and accounts for the year ended 31 Marth 2024 Contents Reference and administratfve Tru5tees' report Independent examlnerfs report siatemtntof financial art¥vitiès Balance sheet io Notes to the accounts 11.19 Vauhall Gardens Community Centre R*ference and administr*i¥e inforn)atwJn Trustees Patritk Agyeman (Actlni Chalr 25111120231 Natalie Col• (Chair Retired 2511120231 Pamela Fry. ITrèasurtrl TIM Kal4TiS passed away on 711212024 Oorette Newton R05a Da Cruz Costz Ernest Ako (Secretary) Charlty number 2%876 PrSnclpal offlce S Glasshouse Walk London SEII SES Indépèndent Examlner Mohammad All FCCA 106 Coventry Road Ilford Essex IGI 4AG Bankers CAF Bank Lid 25 Kin8s Hill Avenue Kin8$ Hill Keni ME19 4JQ Vauhall Gardens Community Centre Chairf5 Annual Report for the year ended 31st March 2024 D•ar Frlends. Supporters. ab)dCommunlty Mombe It is with immense pride and gratitude ihat I present the 202312024 Annual Rèptsrt of the Vauxhall Garden5 Community Centre IVGCCI. As we reflect on another transformative year. it Is clear thai our shared commitment to fostering a vibrant. inclLtsive. and supportive community conlinue5 to make a profound dilference in the live5 of those we Serve. Over the past year. VGCC has stood a5 3 cornerstone gf resilience, adaptability, and collaboration. In a rapidly changtng world. our centre remains Steadfast in its mission to brin8 people together. providing a safe and empowerin8 space for connection, growth, and opportunrty. This report captures the essence of what makes VGCC special.. the strength of our community. thè dedication ol our team. and the genwosity of our supporters. From Innovative programmès for youth io empowerin8 work5hop5 for adults and vital ser*ice5 for vulnerable individuals. wè havetontinued to evofve and expand ourofferin8sto meet the ever- ¢han8in8 need5 01 those who rely on us. In what h?$ been a challenging year. we have witnessed the vital role VGCC plays in shapin8 the fabric of our community. These achievements would not have been possible without the hard work of our staff, the commitment of our volunteers, and the ongoin8 support of our donors and partners. Lookin8 ahead to 2025, we are in5plred to bulld on thls momentum. Our vlslon for VGCC remains bold and ambitious.. io be a hub of opponunlty. creaiivity, and solldarity, where individuals from all acros5 SEII Can come together to learn, thrive, and inspire one another. To everyone who has contributed to our journey ihis year. thank you. Your support fuèls our mlsslon and ensufes thai VGCC continues to be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for ¢han8e. To8ether, let us move forward with determination and optimism. committed to building community where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. With sincere appreciation, Patrlck Aeyeman Actin8 Chair of the Board otTfYStees Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Trustees. Annual Report for the year erKled 31 March 2024 Dear Frlends. Supporters. and Cofflrnuntty Members. Trustee Annual Report 2024 proved to be another tough year for VGCC as we remained dedicated to supportin8 our local community. Many individuals are still feelin6 the effects of risin8 living costs and food insecurity. Each week. the nee¢J for assistance 8rows, and as lon8 as this situation persists, VGCC will work ttrele551y to fill the void. Although inflation has si8nilicantly decreased. it doesn't imply that prices are dropping.. rather, they conttnue to rise. albeit at a slowei pace. This ongoin8 increase makes it challenging for many to afford essential everyday items. VGCC h35 been actively addressin8 this issue by running an open food bank that 5erve5 the community without restrictions. The demand lor a5$1stan￿ has surged si8nificantly, and thanks to the unwavering support from our dedicated partner or8ènisations, we have continued to successfully provide help to our local tommunity in Lambeth and neb8hbourin8 boroughs. In September 2024, VGCC oryanlsed a vibrant cuhural celebration. thanks to the 8rènts from Lambeth Council's Night Time Enttrprise Zone Team. The event attracted a diverse crowd, brlngln8 tO8ether individuals from various backgrounds. Attendees enjoyed a rlch array ol entertainment, featuring drummin& livé musit. and dance performances, includin8 a variety of music by the Brixton Chamber Orchestra. VGCC In collèboratlon with NEON delivered a pro8rarnme in Au8usVSeptember 2024. Future Proofd Digiial Mèdia and Marketing was a pro8ramme designed to empower Young People wlth a comprehen5Ne understanding of the di8ltal media and marketin8 (￿aliVe industry. Besides VGCC and NEON, other professional partnerlsl that supported delivery of the programme were Through the Lab, Abstract Benna and Lambeth Eveni Team. VGCC maintains robust partnerships wilh Lambeth Countil. Vauxhall One, Neon Performing Art5. Cool it Art, Care4Calais, and all the donor organisations that contribute to our lgodbank. This includes City Harvest, Plan Z Heroes, Felix Projeci. crtywlre. Shop&Drop. City Grove, Larnbeth Walk Methodist and St. Anselm's churches. and the dedicated iThdividuals from our Community who are enthusiastic about VGCC'S mission and tonsistently provide financial support for the foodbank. Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Trustees, Annual Report for the year eNJed 31 March 2024 We continue to provide affordable space to our resident artists and other community groups Such as churches, Aikido 8roup. Taekwon-Do group, Carers supprjrt 8roup. We also provide free space to the Lambeth To8ether Health and Wellbein8 Bus. This service brings information, advice and support into the heart of our communities, so we are happy to work with them. Foi more details. please thetk the link below. https'.//www.lambethto8ether.net/lambeths-health-and-wellbeing-busl Wt are vèry 8ratelul to our landlord who have always SUPPOrted and believed tn what we do for the communitv SO OUT sincere thanks to them for their support during the year. Sewin8 Group Ilust Like U51 "Just Like Us" 15 a proiert thèt provide5 spKe and artivitie5 for carer5' resplte. Althou8h thi5 group was paused due to family members ill health of the facilitator, one member of the group has decided to restart the group In the new year 50 we are happy that this needed activity will continue. Foodbank Our foodbank ha5 been runninB now fof three years, and we've seen a significant rise in demand. Ori8inalty established to SUPPDrt ihe local community, particularly resitlents of the Lambeth borou8h, we quickly Troticeil that individuals from SYfroundin8 borou6hs were also seekln8 aSSlStance. In response, we chose to keep Ouf doors open to anyone in need, especiallv those grappling wlth the cost-of-living Crisis and food Insecurity. While it's been noted in the report that inflation has si8nificantly decreased over the past two years, this doesn't necessarily indicate thai condiiions have improved for the mèjority of households. Many individuals who are employed Still stiu8gle to cover their basic expenses, especlallywlth the Increèsln6 Costs of utillties. food, and otheressentials. We are committed to maSntalnlng thls esseniial service as long as we receNe support from our donors. A heartftlt thank you once again goes out to our devoted voluni*ers for their tireless èfforts and continuous dedication. Ytyjr Contributions are Invaluable. and we ttsuldn't have achieved this without you. We also extènd our sincere8raiitude to our dedicated staff for their 8uldance and hard work. ensurlng that everything necessary is ready for distribution. We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude tg our amaiing donors who have been instrumental in helpinB us carry on thi5 tmportant workthroLt8houtthe year. A special heartfelt thanks to Citywire. Shop&Orop. City Harvest. Plan Zheroes. Felix PrtsjectlFair Share, City grove, the local Churches ILambeth Walk Methodist and St Anselm'sl, and all the wonderful individua15 in the community who have supported us. Vauxhall Gardens C¢ynmunity Centre Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Cool It Art Over the year from April 2023. we finished our 10th yearly pro8ramme of Cool li Art Kids at VGCC (Sept 2022 - August 20231 wsth 1.430 attendances over 43 classes at the centre and 3 trips to tultural organisation5.' National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britsin and the National Gallery over Au8U5t 2023. Our lar8est class on the pro8ramme had 39 children and 17 adults (parents or other family members) leafntne about Georges 8raque in an Art Focu5 looking at Cubism.. something which was requested by ihe children when asked for Input into what they would like to learn about. Starting our Ilth year5y programme funding was disjointed through the impart gf the cosl- ot- livin8 crisis on the 3rd sector it has betn a hard time for many organisations,. us included. We did mana8e to run a whole yèar overall. but it wa5 through 3 lots of fvnding.. which 8iven the uncertalniy from month io month did have an impact on our nurnbers over the programme. From Sept 2023- May 2024. we had 513 attendances over 30 classes (IS classes Initially funded, 11 èxtra tla55e5 thrgugh emergency fundin6 and 4 ffom a new funilerl. Regardless of the stru88le. we were grateful to still be able to serye the community with our free tlassts. which in a time as such. with continued %Ktoeconomic factors impactin8 families Is more important than tver. We were commlssioned by Lambèth Countil to run • short programme of 12 art classes for chlldren on the Holland Town estate from Aprll. july 2023. which was well recelved by famllies on the estate. We ran 3 workshops in Great Art over the August to provide chlldren In Shoredltch and surroundln8 areas free sessions to Ènhance their summer staycations and we were also invited to run a Halloween themed workshop in the October 2023 and an Easter one in March 2024. We ran our annual"May Makes" at Great Art- celebrating creativitythrou8hout Fridays in May with free workshaps for the cornmunity to inspire creativity. We werè comrnissioned to run a-Paper Top Hat Workshop- lor the Vlctorlan Vauxhall Festival run by Vauxhall One in Avgust 2023. lambeth Council approached us to run a workshop for thèir'car Free Dal, event on Goding Street on the 23rd of September 2023, which was a fun Initlative io be a part of. We were due to resume ovr Young at'Art protramme in Sept 2023 at the Carmelita Centre but unfortunately the buildin8 was condemned which left us venue-less. We thankfully found new venue at Wheatshèal Hall in December 2023, but this did delay our programme for a few month5 after already quite a substantial break. Thankfully now we have found a new home Young at'Art IS going from strength to strength. developing collaborations with mentèl health, homele55 and disability charitie5 for 5ignp05ting- 35 well as sUPPOrtin8 adults wilh a variety of needs èi our tla5se5. Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Trustees, Annual Report for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 Whi15t things are difficult for many across the board, we are thankful to have continued to develop our partnerships with VGCC, Great Art and Lambeth Council as well as other5. We hope that we can continue to support and benefit our service user5 at VGCC and beyond. Stud50s and other users VGCC is a home to various 3rt4Sts based on thè second fkth of the buildin8. We are always happy io engage them in the projert wt run for the tommunity. Othèr than the artlsts. WÈ have different group5 that meet in the building regularly. We have church KroLtps. variou5 SllPPOrt groups. Taekwondo. Aikido. Care4Calai5 (English Class for asylum seeker51. Charitie5 such as Cicely Northcole Trust. Lambeth Walk Methodist Church, Community Housing Trust use the Space lor their meeting5 Qr workshops. We alsg support the Sudanese men and Sudanese women's eroups with meetin8 space. They hold men's weeklv group, women'5 monthly 8roup and as well as a weekly prayer rneetiw￿ during Rarnadan. The concluslon of the year has brought us profound sorrow. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passin8 of Tim Kalvis in December, a cherished trustee who devoted manv year5 to the mission of VGCC. rim was known for his outspoken yet compassionate nature, conslstently embodySn6 ihe values that VGCC fepresents. His dedication and compassion will be deeply missed. Throughout his tenure on the board. Tim held various positions, with the role ol Secretary being his favourite. He executed his responsibilities with exceptional care and dlllgence. continuing to serve even when he could no longer write. Tim was a remarkable IndlvSdual, unafraid to •xprtss hls thoughts. As th• Trustees. staff. and volunteers who had ihe prlvilege of knowlng and woiking with him come to terms with thls heartbreaking news, we wish to honour his legacy by reflecting on his tontributions to VGCC. We are commltted to upholding the mlssion established by those who started VGCC but have now departed, ensurin8 thai VGCC remains true to its founding principles and coniinues io serve the community in mèmory of all those who ale no longer wilh us. Farewell. dear frlendl Mohammad Ali FCCA has been appointed a5 Qur independent èxaminer. Approved by the board of trusiees on 2trJanuary 2025and signed on thelr behalf Pam*la Fry Trtasurer Patrick Agytman Acting Chair Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre Indèpendent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Vauxhall Garden Communlty Centre I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are sei out on p38es 9 to 18 Responslbllltl*s and bas15 of report A5 the charivs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Art 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination ol the charitys accgunts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in cairying OLIt my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of ihe Aci Independent •xamlnees ststement I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connectlon with the examination giving me cause to believe that in anv material respect: l. accountlng records were not kept in re5pert ot the charity as requlred by settion 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do noi atcord with those records,. or 3, the accounts do not comply with the applicable requlrernents ¢oftcemln8 the form and content of accounts Set ¢*ut in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21X)8 other than afiy requirernent that the accounis 8l¥e a'true and fair Vie￿ whlch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatlon. SI8n•d: Mohammad All. Ind•pendtnt Examlner Chartered Certified Accountant 106 Coventry Road Ilford IGI 4RG This report w35 signed on 28th January 2025 Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre- Slalement ot Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Total Funds Total Funds 2023 Notes Funds 2024 Funds 2024 Income & Endowments from.. Donations & Legacies Charitable attivities Investments 1s.sso 90 151.485 719 48,675 130,919 297 151.485 719 Total In¢om• 152,544 15.550 168.094 179,891 Expendlture¢Jn: Raising funds Charitable artivities 20.378 130.879 20.378 149.168 12,375 168,582 18.289 Total *xpendllurn 151.257 18.289 169.546 180,957 Net INome for the ye•r 87 11739) 11,452) 11.0661 Transfers betwoen lunds Net Income after tr•nsters 1,283 12.735) 11.452} IL0661 Re¢on¢lll•tloD 01 funds:. Total fund5 broylht forward 112.357 7.733 121,157 Total funds Carr1￿ forward 113.640 114,638 120,091 All activities are derived from continuing operat￿n$ The notes attached fom an Integral part of these Kcount& Vauxhall Gardens Community Cenlre- Balance Sheet as al 31 March 2024 2023 Flxed auets Tangible assets roial fixed a55ets Current assets Oebtor5 Cash at bank and in hand 11.469 11.469 18,441 18,441 25.855 94.976 11.149 119.298 Tot•1 current ass 130,M7 Cfedltor5: amounts fallSni duel￿thIn one yeaf Net current assets Tht total net a$5tls of the thwlty 113,6621 128,7981 107,169 118 101.649 The totsl net assets olthe ¢I￿rIty are funded by the funds of the charfty. as follows... Rtstrlcted funds Restricted Revenue Funds 7,733 7,733 Unre5trlrted Fur*ds Unrestricted Revenue Funds 113,640 112,357 113,640 118.638 112,357 120.090 Total ch•rfty fvnds The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for comptyin8 Wlth the requirements of charity leBi51ation wlth respect to accountlng records and the preparatron of accounts. The Trustees are satisfied ihat. although the charity is not registered under the Companies Arts, if It were so re8lStered, it would be eli8ible to prepare accounts in accordance with the provislons in Part 15 of the Cornpanies Act 2LX16. applitable to companies 5ubjert ¢0 the small companies reglme. The financial staternents and accompanyin8 note5 were approved by the eoard of Trustees on 28, january 2025, and were signèd on its behalf bv.. P•mela Fry Treasur P•trl¢k 4ytman Acting Chair The notes •tta¢hed forn) an integral part of these acwunts. io V8uxhall G8rdens Cofflmunity cent￿ - Notes lo the financial statements for th6 year ended 31 March 2024 l. Account1￿ pollcles 8•51s of preparatlon The financial statements have been prepared yndef the historical cost tonvention with Items recognised at tost OT transaction value unless oiherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these atcounts. The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the Staterrent of Recommended Practice ISORP 20191.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 Jvly 2014 and the Financial Reportin8 Standafd applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. Publ5¢ beneflt •ntlty The charity meets the definition of a public bentfit entity under FRS 102. GoSn¢ conc•rn The trustees conslder that there are no material uncertaintie5 about the tharity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity can comfortabty operate based on confirmed funding with 5uffitient restryes. Income Income 15 recognised when the charity has èntitlement to the funds. any performance condition5 attached to the income have been meL it is probablt that thè income will be recelved and that the amount can be measured reliabty. Where donation5 and Krants are restrictèd to future accountin6 periods, they are deferred and reco8nised in those fulure accountin8 periods. Grant5 for immediate linancial svpport and asslstance, of to relmburse costs previously incurred. are recogni5ed imm¢diat¢lv. For le8acies. entitlèment is taken as tht tarlièr of the date on which either.. the charityls aware that probate has been granted. the estate has btèn finalised and notifitation has been made by the executorlsl to the charity that a dtstribution will be made. or when a distributioft is received from the esiate. Receipt ol a legacy. in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably. and ihe charity has been n￿lfied of the executorfs intention to make distribution. Where legacie5 have been notified to the charity, or the charity Is awa￿ of the 8raTrting of probate. and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the le8acy is a treated as a contin8ent asset aThd disclosed rf material. Hall hiTe. rental and trading income Is accounted for on a receivable basis. Interest recolvable Interest on funds held on dep051t is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. li Vauxhall Gardens Communily Centre- Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 Marth 2024 Fund ac¢ountln¢ Restiirted funds are to be used for specific Pufposes as laid down by the donor. Expènditure whlch meet5 these criteria 15 charged to the Unrestricted f¢Jnds are donatlons and other incoming resources received or generated for charitable purposes. Designated funds are unrestrirted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Expendlture and l)a515 of app0rt1onl￿ tosts Expenditure Is recognised once there is a legol or constructive obli8ètion to make a payment to third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals ba51S Wlth the irrecoverable element of VAT included with the item to whith it relates and has been classified under headin8$ that a88re8ate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is dassified under the lollowlng actlvity headin8S'. R41$1￿ fvnds Costs of raising fund5 relate lo the costs incurred by the charity in inducing third parties to make voluntary contributions to it, as well as the cost of any adivities with a fundraising purp05e. ChJrlt•ble •ctl¥ltl Expenditure on charitable a￿1vIlle$ iThclude5 COSt5 aS50Ctated w*th the delivery of the charity's activities and Services for its beneficiaiies and include both the dired costs and support cost5 relatin8 to these activities. Govtrnance costs include those incurred in the governance of the harity and its assets and are primarily asssxiated with constitutional and statutory requirèmerst5. Support Costs include office costs and those of other cèntral functions. Ta￿1b￿ flmed •ssets and d*predatlon The charlty operates a policy of tapitalising fixed asset Ftems over £S(X). Tangible fixed assets art stated at cost less depreciation. Fixtures. fittings & eqvipment 25% on cost Oflite Equipment 25% on cost L*asing and hlre pyrth•se wmmltments Rental charges are char6ed on a straight-liné basis ovèr tht term of the lease. 12 Vauxhall Gardens Comfflunity Centre- Notes lo the financial stst¢ments for the year ended 31 Match 2024 Cash at bank and in ￿nd Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term hlghly1Squid investments. The trustees seek to use short-term deposits lo rnaximi5e the return on monies held al the bank and to manage cash flow. The charlty only has financlal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transattion value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans wh￿Ch are subsequently measured at amortised cost usin8 the effertive interest method. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised ai the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepaymenis are valued at ihe amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Credltors ¥nd pro¥551on5 Creditor5 and provisions are reco8nised where the charity ha5 a present obligatlgn resultinB from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation Can be measured Of estimated rellably. Fundralsl Funds arè raised through Individual donations. 8rants from Trusts. Foundaiions and Gtsvemment 8rant5 and contract5. Some fundrai5in8 events may also be carried out. Pensbons The charity operates an Auto Enrolment delined Contribution pension scheme. Contiibutiong are chargèd to the Statement ol Financial Activitiès as they are in£urred. Volunteers and dgn•ted gervkes and f¥ilities The value of services provided by voluntèers Is not incorporated into thtsè financlal Statements as it 15 impractical to estimate such value. Where services and facilitie5 are provided to the charity as a donation that would normalty be purchased fiom our suppliers. this contribution 15 included in the financial statement5 at art estimate based on the value of the contribution to the charity. J3 Vauxhall Gardens Community Cerbtre- Nolos lo the financial statemenls for the year en¢Jed 31 M8r¢h 2024 2 Tanglble flxed assets Flxtures and E9ulpm*nt Fittln8s Tot•1 Cost At l April 2023 35.748 2.586 38.334 At 31 M¥Jrth 2024 35,748 38,334 D*pr*clatlon At l April 2023 Charge forthe year 18.322 6.972 1,571 19,893 6.972 At31 March 2024 25.294 1.571 26.865 Net book value At 31 March 2024 10.454 1.015 11.469 At 31 March 2023 17.426 1,015 18,441 Y ￿ts1Or$ 2024 2023 Tradt debtors Prepayments and accrued income 19.295 6.560 5.423 5.726 25,855 11.149 4 Cr*dltors: amounts tslllw due wlthln one year 2023 Deposits on Renta15 Accruals Rental intomt received in advance PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes 9.951 2,450 1.105 156 9,951 5,347 13.344 156 13,662 28,798 14 V8uxhall Gardens Commun¢ly Centre- Notes to Ihe financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 5 Donatlons. Grants and Leycie5 Total 2024 Totsl 2023 2024 6 Don¥tlon5 •nd Blfts frorn Indlviduals Small donations individually le55 than £i¢X 4.665 Totsl don•tlon5 and Blfts from 4,665 R*vtnuè grants from 8overnment and publ1¢ Ixxlles London Borou8h of Lambeth Vauxhall One CitY8rove Securitie5 PLC Citygrove Securities PLC-W•bsite Santander London 8orough ol Lambeth-Kickstart One Day TV Ltd Sport England- ESC Lottery 11,875 I,s 11.0 Iso 150 9,895 250 9,490 Tot•1 publlc 5ecior revenue Irnt 15.550 15.550 44,010 Tot•1 Donitlons. Gr*hts and .sso 15,890 48,675 Incom• from