STABLES CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Old Rectory, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2ES
Website: www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk Tel: (01234)376237 Charity No: 327398
Annual Report 2023
Overview
Throughout 2023 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 twice during the year 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
One member of staff left in July and is yet to be replaced.
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 4 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. 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 open monthly between May and October and was particularly well attended. We were able to attend a number of external sales and events which were both extremely popular and successful as was our own Christmas Sale. It is hoped that we will continue to attend more external sales and events throughout 2024.
We supplied 3 local retail outlets.
External liaison
External liaison with local councils, charities, churches and care professionals continued, and we hope to continue this throughout 2024.
Building and grounds maintenance, and capital resources
No significant changes were made to the buildings or grounds.
Summary
Throughout 2023 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.
A dedicated and hard-working Staff team have become 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. Several grants were awarded throughout the year contributing towards the running costs of the project. It is hoped we will increase our funding applications during 2024.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Bolnhurst Stables Trust On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 Charity no (if any) 327398 Set out on pages 3,4and5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("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 accordan 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 conceming 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 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 of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 16 January 2024 Name: David Dwyer Relevant professional qualification{s) 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 concem (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
Seedsower5, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Summary of Income and Expenditure forthe year ended 31st December 2023 2023 2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Total Restrictec Income Sales 7,501 6,980 5,213 Donations 12,226 10,736 13,336 Stewardship Grants Room Hire 37,71X) 210 2,LKIO 4,508 12.001 -36 624 159 Course Fees 29,537 33,094 33.748 Gift Aid HMRC Recovery Ba n k Interest Miscellaneous CIRS Claim 2,012 3,334 174 2,175 1,882 66 2,029 Iii 4,732 2.000 55.091 624 Expendlture Wages 67,746 1,175 56,781 4,853 45,942 Travel Consumables to aid Sales Office Supplies Health & Safety Water Rates Fuel Insu rance Repalrs & Maintenance Course Equipment 4,275 2,034 882 311 443 3,306 4,332 1,029 94 4,528 2,418 462 221 305 2,793 3,649 3,649 815 1,987 1,689 452 581 394 1,725 3,019 2,330 487 1,085 624 229 83 Training costs 345 329 392 HMRC 3334 1,968 Banking 117 126 72 ITSupport Miscellaneous 1,916 50 2,328 85 80,456 911 59,982 6,027 624 Surplus/deficit for the year 2,481 S96 -1,567 Notes Z7lf (loL4
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Balance Sheet 31st December 2023 Notes 2023 Z022 2021 Fixed Assets: l Office Equipment 2 Fixtures and Fittings 3 Garden Tools and Equipment Current Assets: I Stock 2 Debtors HMRC 3 Cash in hand and at bank 280 400 2,146 10,550 7,339 18,723 7,739 20,869 Current Liabilitie5: 4 Creditors HMRC Payments in advance 83 796 270 43 866 880 866 313 Total Assets 9,950 6.873 20,556 Represented by: General Reserve brought forward Restricted Funds brought forward 6,873 32,237 1,567 9,243 Surplus/deficit on general funds 5 Surplus/deficit on restricted funds 2,481 596 25,364 1,567 11,161 General reserve carried forward 5 Restricted funds carried forward 9,354 596 6,873 20,404 Total CIF 9.950 6,873 20,404 Signed Chairman of the Trustees Name in Full Date
Seedsowers. Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Notes to the Accounts 31st Decernber 2023 l Fixed Assets All fixed assets and stock have been written off in the year of purchase 2 Debtors Stephen Swain Stephen Swain T2097 T2109 180.00 Fees 100.00 Fees 280.00 3 Cash in hand and at bank Bank balance Cash in hand Cash waiting to cleared at bank 10,193.27 356.40 10,549.67 4 Creditors Unpresented cheques HMRC HMRC HMRC NEST Payments in advance 265.11 Q3 Tax, Nl 260.91 Q3 Tax, Nl 270.31 Q3 Tax, Nl 83.34 Pension 879.67 Restricted Funds Neighbourly Charitable Trust Worshipful Company of Gardeners 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Bolnhurst Stables Trust On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023 Charity no (if any) 327398 Set out on pages 3,4and5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("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 accordan 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 conceming 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 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 of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 16 January 2024 Name: David Dwyer Relevant professional qualification{s) 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 concem (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
Seedsower5, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Summary of Income and Expenditure forthe year ended 31st December 2023 2023 2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Total Restrictec Income Sales 7,501 6,980 5,213 Donations 12,226 10,736 13,336 Stewardship Grants Room Hire 37,71X) 210 2,LKIO 4,508 12.001 -36 624 159 Course Fees 29,537 33,094 33.748 Gift Aid HMRC Recovery Ba n k Interest Miscellaneous CIRS Claim 2,012 3,334 174 2,175 1,882 66 2,029 Iii 4,732 2.000 55.091 624 Expendlture Wages 67,746 1,175 56,781 4,853 45,942 Travel Consumables to aid Sales Office Supplies Health & Safety Water Rates Fuel Insu rance Repalrs & Maintenance Course Equipment 4,275 2,034 882 311 443 3,306 4,332 1,029 94 4,528 2,418 462 221 305 2,793 3,649 3,649 815 1,987 1,689 452 581 394 1,725 3,019 2,330 487 1,085 624 229 83 Training costs 345 329 392 HMRC 3334 1,968 Banking 117 126 72 ITSupport Miscellaneous 1,916 50 2,328 85 80,456 911 59,982 6,027 624 Surplus/deficit for the year 2,481 S96 -1,567 Notes Z7lf (loL4
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Balance Sheet 31st December 2023 Notes 2023 Z022 2021 Fixed Assets: l Office Equipment 2 Fixtures and Fittings 3 Garden Tools and Equipment Current Assets: I Stock 2 Debtors HMRC 3 Cash in hand and at bank 280 400 2,146 10,550 7,339 18,723 7,739 20,869 Current Liabilitie5: 4 Creditors HMRC Payments in advance 83 796 270 43 866 880 866 313 Total Assets 9,950 6.873 20,556 Represented by: General Reserve brought forward Restricted Funds brought forward 6,873 32,237 1,567 9,243 Surplus/deficit on general funds 5 Surplus/deficit on restricted funds 2,481 596 25,364 1,567 11,161 General reserve carried forward 5 Restricted funds carried forward 9,354 596 6,873 20,404 Total CIF 9.950 6,873 20,404 Signed Chairman of the Trustees Name in Full Date
Seedsowers. Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Notes to the Accounts 31st Decernber 2023 l Fixed Assets All fixed assets and stock have been written off in the year of purchase 2 Debtors Stephen Swain Stephen Swain T2097 T2109 180.00 Fees 100.00 Fees 280.00 3 Cash in hand and at bank Bank balance Cash in hand Cash waiting to cleared at bank 10,193.27 356.40 10,549.67 4 Creditors Unpresented cheques HMRC HMRC HMRC NEST Payments in advance 265.11 Q3 Tax, Nl 260.91 Q3 Tax, Nl 270.31 Q3 Tax, Nl 83.34 Pension 879.67 Restricted Funds Neighbourly Charitable Trust Worshipful Company of Gardeners 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00