## STABLES CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Old Rectory, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2ES Website: www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk Tel: (01234)376237 Charity No: 327398
## **Annual Report 2022**
## **Draft**
## **Overview**
Throughout 2022 the project continued to provide training and support to clients and was well attended throughout the year.
## **Governance and Management**
The trustees met twice during the year and were available for ongoing support and advice.
The health and safety committee met once and reported to the Trustees.
Staff meetings were held monthly and continued to form the basis for the day to day running of the project.
## **Staff**
Two members of staff left at the beginning of the year. Following a review, a new member of staff was employed in July as Site Manager and a second in August as Business Manager.
2 volunteers continued to help with administration jobs, one of them being a member of the Health and Safety Committee.
## **Seed Sowers Project**
The Tuesday programme averaged 12 attendees and the Thursday group averaged 6 attendees throughout the year, who were all involved in varying ways in the practical tasks of the project. One new client started on Tuesday during the year, and one decided after attending for ten years to retire from the project. Thursday clients continued to work well together, with one also starting an external HGV driver training course. One client stated that coming to the stables had helped them feel part of a community and overall clients continue to express how much they value the project.
## **Sales and production**
Customers were able to purchase preserves, plants, produce, handmade gifts and cards from the shop throughout the year. The Coffee Shop was able to re-open monthly between May and October following the Pandemic and was well attended. We were able to attend some external sales and events which were both extremely popular and successful as was our own Christmas Sale. It is hoped that we will attend more external sales and events throughout 2023.
We supplied 3 local retail outlets.
## **External liaison**
External liaison with local councils, charities, churches and care professionals continued, and we hope to develop this throughout 2023.
## **Building and grounds maintenance, and capital resources**
No significant changes were made to the buildings or grounds.
## **Summary**
Throughout 2022 the project continued to provide our clients with a structured and nurtured progression towards increased independence, confidence and self- esteem whilst gaining work and social skills in a tranquil and safe and environment.
New staff settled into their roles quickly and became vital members of the team, establishing positive working relationships with other staff members and clients.
Feedback from clients and their carers continued to be extremely positive in terms of how much they value the project.
Support by the local communities has continued with Local churches and individuals continuing to give donations. A grant was awarded by the Wixamtree Trust towards the running costs of the project. It is hoped we will increase our funding applications during 2023.
CHARITY (OMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Bolnhurst stables Trust
On accounts for the year
ended
3181 December 2022
Charity no
{if any)
327398
Set out on pages
3,4and5
I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts ofthe above
charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3111212021
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, 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)Ib) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems 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 ofthe accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
8, Feb 2023
Name:
David Dwyer
Relevant professlonal
qualificationlsl or body
(if any):
Address:
The Forge
Keysoe Rd
Riseley, Beds. MK44 1 DE
IER
Oct 2018
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts-. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Tralnlng Development Project
Summary of Income and Expendlture for the year ended 31st December 2022
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Restricted Unrestricted
2020
Total
Restricted
Restricted
Income
Sales
6,980
5,250
5.213
Donations
10,736
12,328
13,336
Stewardship
Grants
Room Hire
4,SC>8
22,392
170
7,392
12,001
-36
624
159
Course Fees
33,094
31.815
-1.050
33.748
Gift Aid
HMRC Recovery
Bank Interest
Miscellaneous
CJRS Claim
2,175
1,882
66
2,155
202
2,029
30
2,350
76,695
iii
4,732
71,143
55.091
4.461
624
Expenditure
Wages
56,781
4,853
48,028
2.190
45,942
Travel
Consumables to aid Sales
Office Supplies
Health & Safety
Water Rates
Fuel
Insurance
Repairs & Maintenance
Course EqLiipment
4,528
2,418
462
221
305
2,793
3,649
3,649
815
2,082
1,753
421
1,039
337
1,977
2.942
2,912
1,475
1,072
1,987
1,689
452
581
394
1,725
3,019
2,330
487
1.085
421
21
624
138
574
83
Tialning costs
329
-78
17
392
HMRC
1,968
98
Banking
126
120
72
ITSupport
Miscellaneous
2.328
85
80.456
1,843
64
65,014
343
911
59,982
6,027
4,775
624
Surplus/deficit for the year
-25,364
11.681
1,567
11.161
Notes
Seedsowers. Coffee Shop and Training Development Project
Balance Sheet 31st December 2022
Notes
2022
2021
2020
Flxed Assets:
l Office Equipment
2 Fixtures and Fittings
3 Garden T(x)Is and Equipment
Current Assets:
I Stock
2 Debtors
HMRC
3 Cash in hand and at bank
400
356
2,146
7,339
34,486
18,723
7.739
34.842
20,869
Current Liabilities:
4 Creditors
HMRC
Payments in advance
1,038
270
43
866
866
1,038
313
Total Assets
6,873
33,804
20,556
Represented by..
General Reserve brought forward
Restricted Fund5 brought forward
32,237
1,567
20,556
9,243
Surplusldeficit on general funds
5 Surplusldeficit on restricted funds
25,364
1,567
11,681
1,567
11,161
General reserve carried forward
5 Restricted funds carried fOard
6,873
32,237
1,567
20,404
Total CIF
6,873
33,804
20,404
Signed
lo)a
Chairman of the Trustees
Name in Full
asl4 iJovP
Date
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project
Notes to the Accounts 31st December 2022
l Fixed Assets
All fixed assets and stock have been written off in the year of purchase
2 Debtors
Carol Fuller
Gillian Pritchard
Tara Sawford
20.00 Donation
190.00 Fees Invoiced
190.00 Donation
T1945
400.00
3 Cash in hand and at bank
Bank balance
Cash in hand
Cash waiting to cleared at bank
6,802.98
535.54
7,338.52
4 Creditors
Unpresented cheques
HMRC
865.85 Q3 Tax, Nl
Payments in advance
865.85
5 Restricted Funds
Grants for Infection Control received
from Bedford Borough Council
Grants for Infection Control
refunded to Bedford Borough
Council - not spent
Grants for Workforce Retention
received from Bedford Borough
Council
Grants for Workforce Retention
refunded to Bedford Borough
Council - Paid in error
2,400.00
1,438.63
3,781.25
234.36
4.508.26
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Bolnhurst Stables Trust **members of On accounts for the year** 31[st] December 2022 **Charity no** 327398 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 3, 4 and 5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2021 **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** 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** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
|**Signed:**
**Name:**
**Relevant professional**
**qualification(s) or body**
**(if any):**
**Address:**|**Date:**|8thFeb 2023|
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||David Dwyer||
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||The Forge||
||Keysoe Rd||
||Riseley, Beds. MK44 1DE||
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## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
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