CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1st March 2024 Period start date to 28th February 2025
Period end date
Charity name: Earsdon & Wellfield Community Association
Charity registration number: 513679
Objectives and Activities
SORP
referencè
Para 1.17
Summary ofthe purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
The charity's objectives are to promote and
support the communities of Earsdon, Weiifield,
and the surrounding areas without distinction of
gender, political affiliation, religious belief, or
other opinions. We aim to enhance education
and health by providing facilities for recreation
and leisure adivities, with the purpose of
improving quality of life and promoting social
welfare for local residents. Where individual
group funds are limited, we seek ct)st-effective
solutions to sustain their activities, such as
reducing expenses through measures like
discounted room hire,
Sumrnary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes
for the public benefft, in
particular, the activities,
project8 or services identified in
the accounts.
Para 1,17 and
1.19
We provide clean, welcoming spaces for
individuals to meet. learn, and participate in
activities at an affordable cost. Our prograrnme
includes craft, health, wellness, and self-help
sessions, alongside structured learning classes
in various subjects. We also run Warm
Welcome initiative5 to reduce isolation and offer
access to a library, equipment lending. and an
emergency response service by way of a
defibrillator. The centre also provides an
electrical recycling servi￿.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charty Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees and committee work within the
guidelines set out by the Charity.
Commission and follow set procedures in the
execution of the operation
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SORP
reference
Polic
on
rant maki
Para 1.38
We do not make
rants

Policy on social investment
induding program related
investment
Para 1.38
NIA
The Trustees extend their sincere gratitude to
all the volunteers at the centre for their
eX￿ptIOnal dedication and hard work, much of
which often goe5 unnoticed by our
beneficiaries. The smooth operation of the
centre simply would not be possible without
their invaluable contributions, which encompass
everything from cleaning and rna1ntenan￿ to
planning. opening, and the day-to-day running
of the centre.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other
Achlevements and Porforman¢•
SORP
reference
The community centre has become a focal point
for positive change and social enrichmenl within
the local area. It's trustees and committee
remain proactive, constantly reaching out to
invite new groups from the surrounding
neighbourhoods, while also providing crucial
support for smaller organisations to help them
get established and flourish.
The centre helps revitalise groups at risk of
closure, ensuring that valuable services
continue to be available to the community.
When some groups have unfortunat8ly ceased,
the centre has successfully welcomed new
ones to fill the gap. maintaining a vibrant and
dlverse range of activities.
There has b88n an increased participation of
ethnic groups, contributing to the centre's
inclusive atrnosphere and reflecting tt)e rich
diversity of the community it serves. At present,
the centre hosts over thity distincl groups.
clubs and organisations, as well as private
bookings by residents, underscoring its role as
a dynamic hub of activty.
Room allocats'ons are planned thoughtfully
during regular committee meetings, with careful
consideration given to the benefrt each activity
brings to local residents. This is done in
acwrdance with Charty Commission
guidelines. always striving to maximise positive
outcomes for the community. Energy efficiency
is also prioritised, with the committee opting to
use rooms that have already been heated
wherever possible.
The range of activities facilitated by the centre
is impressive and varied, catering to an array of
interests and needs. These include..
A thriving Dance Academy
Summary of the main
achievements of the charty,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a whole.
Para 1.20

Four independent art groups
Three yoga groups
Two karate groups
Three Pilates classes
Num8rous craft groups, such as
needlework, ceramic painting, quilting,
bookbinding, and calligraphy
Counselling and self-help sessions for
support groups
Regular councillors, surgeri8S
Theatrical groups, including rehearsal
spaces
Warm Welcome Sessions and groups
aimed at combab.ng isolation
Support for young musicians, providing
them with time and space lo hone their
talents
Free First Aid and Defibrillator counses
open to the entire community
Animal First Aid Courses provide by a
local veterinary practise.
Local Music Festival
Each of these activlts'es conlributes 5ignrficantly
to the health, personal growth, and social
cohesion of communty, offering opportunities
for learning, creativity, physical wellbeing, and
companionship. In doing so, the centre actively
helps to reduce isolation and creating a
stronger sense of belonglng.
Additionally, the centre provides practical
support through its loan aid equipment scheme,
offering wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility
aids to those in need. For a small donation,
residents can also borrow a rang8 of DIY tools
and access equipment, further enhancing the
centre's role as an invaluable r8sourc8 for the
community.
With a footfall of approximately 26.500 the
centre is a hub of the community.
In summary, the community centre slands as a
tsstament to the power of collective effort and
local engagement, making a real and
measurable difference to the lives of those il
serves.
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The centre not only continues to improve its
environment but also remains committed to the
ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint.
Additionally, we are broadening the support we
offer to the community.
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
The organisation is still seeking grants to fund
the remaining phases of the roof rePla￿Ment.
window replacement, and pholovojtaic (PV)
project.
PerfOMan￿ of fundraising
activities against objectives set
Para 1,41

We are also continuing our fundraising efforts
through a range of activities, including music
festivals and other events.
Invesbnent performance
against objectiV8S
Nla
Para 1.41
Oth8r
Flnanclal Revlew
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end of
the period
Para 1.21
The Association in the year 2024 to 2025 had
an income of £35.3 K and expenditure of £25.9
K leaving a surplus of £9.4 K. This is down on
last year but we received no grants in the year
24- 25 and we did not hold our annual
fundraiser.
Total assets at the end of the year including
restrictedl rin
ence funds totalled £56.5 K
We hold Running Expense Reserves in line with
Ihe Charity Commissions Policy; this covers 3 to
6 month running expenses in case of income
problems. This totals £12.1 K
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reseNes slating
why they are held
Para 1.22
Amount of re8erve8 held
Para 1.22
Running expense re8eNe8 = £12.1 K
Restricted l Ringfenced funds for major
renovation work, as the building approaching
170 years okl.
It needs major work, and fundraising 18
presently under*Yay to support the following
work to ke8P the building going for a further 100
years.
Capital rèpair I révitaliiatioh to Ihè following
projects. So ringfenced funds of £40 0 K have
been rnade towards
Pointing and repair of stonework
Phase 3 of roof repla￿ment
P.V and Battery Storage installation
Window replacement with double
glazing.
General upgrada of the building
Reasons for holding zero
resep4es
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuin
asa
oi
concem
Para 1.22
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Para 1.24
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We have no uncertainti8s about the charity
continuing.
Para 1.23
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The charity's principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)
Main source of income is from room rentals.
Para 1.47

Invesljnent policy and
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted
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Para 1.48
A description of the principal
risks facing the charty
Loss of premises. This is a very low risk as the
premise are leased from the local council, and
we are fulfilling ServI￿S that the council cannot
seNice.
Para 1.46
Other
Slructur8, Governanco and Management
Descri
tion of chari
's trusts..
Type of goveming document
Para 1.25
Constitution
How is the charity constituted?
Para 1.25
Unincorporated Association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
consiitutional provisions e,g.
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to
int one or more trustees
Para 1.25
All posts are by intsrview and Ihen by election
at a General Meeting in line wtth Charity
Commissions guidelines
Addltlonal Infomiation (optlonal)
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Bullying and harassment policy and
procedure8.
Complaints handling.
Complaints policy and procedures,
Conflicting interests.
Environmental Policy.
Financial reserves policy and procedures.
Internal charity financial controls policy and
procedures.
Internal risk management policy and
procedures Risk management.
Safeguarding policy and procedures.
Serious incident reporting policy and
procedures.
Social medi8 policy and procedures.
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and
prO￿dureS
Trustee ex
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
enses
olic
and rocedures.
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other

Other
Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the chari
uses
Re
istered chari
number
Charity's principal address
Earsdon and Wellfield Communi
EWCA
513679
The Old School,
3a Church Way
Earsdon
Whitley Bay
Tyne & Wear
NE259JY
Association
Name? of thg charity tru8toe• who manage the charity
Nam• of pornon (or body)
entltled to appolnt trustse (if
an
Trustee name
Offi¢• (If any)
Dates acted if not for
whole year
Lynn Heckels
Catharine Lee Harle
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
By election at AGM
8y election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
By election at AGM
Leslie P Abernethy
Susan Hurst
Andrew Bullock
Mavis Reid
Susan Carruthers
Jason Breckon
Elizabeth Cole
10
12
13
Co
orate truste88 - names of the directors at the date the re
Dlrector namo
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty
Trustee name
Datas acted if not for whole
ear
Fund8 held as cu8todlan trustsgs on behalf of othern
Description of the assets held
in this capacity
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Details of arrangements for
safe custody and segregation
of such assets from the
charity's own assets
Nla
Additional inforniation (optional)
Names and addresses of advl8ern (Optional infomiationl
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Namo of chief oxecutive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal inforniation)
Exemptlons from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
None
Other o
tional information
None
Declarations
The trustees doclare that they havo approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's tru8tee8
Signature(s)
L P, KLJ-
Full namo(8)
Position {8g S8cr•tary,
Chair, etc)
Lynn Heckels
Chair
Leslie P Abernethy_.__
Treasurer
Date
27th November 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Earndon & Wollfleld Commynity Association
613679
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the perlod
from
To
1st March 2024
28th February 2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
L•$t year
to th• M¥T••t
to th• rnar••t £
to the n￿rn•t £
to the noar•¥t £
to th? £
A1 Recelpts
Rental Income
Functions
Sponsotship
Donations
Grant
Interest Barcl8y8 Bank
Interest NSI Account
ounding Up Convction
29,505
3.864
29.SOS
3.864
24.1554
3.621
1,133
491
4,195
173
56
383
74
74
Sub total (Gffjss income for
AR)
35,304
38,304
34,070
A2 Asset and Invegtmant $alM,
(see table).
Sub total
Total recelpts
35.304
38,304
34,076
A3Pa
Rent
ments
1,635
6,347
1,626
311
3,917
21
1,636
6,347
1,526
311
3,917
21
660
214
426
13
4,292
1.153
772
3,S58
630
1,766
3.198
1,451
377
3,479
21
815
512
164
204
3,074
956
1,269
4.948
773
Insurance
Cle8nin
Materia18
Cleanin
Lic&n¢e$
Telephone and Broadbond
Equiwllenl Purch8se$
Transport
Pnnlin
Statlgnary and Postage
General Maintenance Labour
Goneral Maintenance Maleri818
Proi8cts
Fun￿10￿6
Sundnes
Don8110ns
Warm Vvelcorne Supplw$
Rouiidii)g Up CWPGIK
214
428
13S
4,292
1,153
772
3,658
630
300
338
Sub total
25,899
25,899
23,133
A4 Asset and Investment
purchases, (see table)
Sub total
25,899
25,899
23,133
Net of recelpts/(payments)
A6 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
9,405
9,405
10,942
47,148
56,553
47,148
56,553
36,206
47,148
CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
28111r2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Restrl¢ted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nMre8t £
Categorles
Detalls
B1 Cash funds
Barclay? Cuffent Ac£ount
6.972
Barclays Savings Account
42.145
NSI Accfjunl
7,421
Cash In Hand
15
Total cash funds
56,553
(ffjree b￿an￿ wrth r8wpty 8ThJ Pa￿en
at£OUt￿(￿lI
Unrestrlcted
funds
to n¥are•t £
Restrlcted
funds
Endowment
funds
to n•arn•t £
Detalls
Funtt ¢0 whlch
•M•t b•lon
Det8118
Co•t lopt10￿1)
Curr•nt valu•
on•1
B3 Investrnent assets
Fund to wbl¢h
a•••t b•lon
Curr•nt valu•
on•1
Ca•t loptloMII
B4 Assots r•taln•d lor the
charlty's own use
Fund to Twhlch
Ilabll
r•lat•*
Amount du•
ono1
Wh•n du•
onal
Details
B5 Llabllltl•s
Signed by one or two trustees on
behall of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of
roval
L P Aberneth
1211012025
CCXX R2 accounts {SSI
2811112025

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiiier's Report
Roport to tho trusto981
members of
Earsdon and Wellfield Community Association
On accounts for the year
onded
Charity no
(if any)
28° February 2025
513679
Set out on pages
Page 3
I report to the trustees on my examinakn'on of the accounts of the above
charity (llhe Trusy,) for the year ended 2810212025
Respon8iblliti88 and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of rèport of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of th8 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention (
") in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
accounting records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examlner'8 statsment
I have no concerns and have come across no other matter8 in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the wortls in the brackets if they do not apply.
Slgned:
Data:
12th Oct. 2025
Name:
Malcolm Wilkinson
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
{if any):
Local Government Accountant
Addres8:
CIO 3a Church Way,
Earsdon,
Whitley Bay
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October 2018

Scction B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to high1￿h1 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 wi8h•8 to
disclose.
None
Earsdon and Wellfield Community Association - 202412025 Accounts
IER
October 2018

Earsdon and Wellfield Community Association - 2024/2025 Accounts
For all organisations, it is important to have the relevant and proportionate controls in place covering its
financial and other matters including both current and future operational issues. These controls include
those carried out by the management of the association, the records in place and having those
independently verified.
The Association's financial records have been tested within the period March 2024 to February 2025 and
there are no areas of concern to raise with the Committee.
The work carried out included:
Bank and cash balances from the previous accounts for 2023/24.
The format of the cash book in use.
Reconciliations throughout the financial year.
Invoices and income.
Maintaining agreed operational balances
The programme of improvements in the centre
Funding
The independent test checking at Committee meetings regarding financlal transactlons
Scanning a sample of the minutes
The format of the cash book/accounts continues to be improved, and these continue to provide the
necessary information for both accounting and management information, in line with the requirements of
the Charity Commission and for other management purposes.
The audit testing included examination of documents relevant to amounts and disclosures in the accounts
and notes. This evidence was sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the accounts and notes are free
from material misstatement as well as demonstrating that there are adequate and effettive controls in
place.
In my opinion the audit work carried out fairly represents the situation of Earsdon and Wellfield
Communlty Association for the year ended 28 February 2025 and will allow for the subsequent completion
of the Charities Commission return. The Association has a very satisfactory financial situation.
The financial position at the year-end provides the stablllty required under the guidelines in terms of
resep4e5 compared with running costs and any future earmarked projects.
The Committee continue to receive the relevant information relatin8 to the Association, to allow decisions
to be considered and made.
In recognltlon and acknowledgement of the Committee's strengthening of governance arrangements in
recent years. further, srnall, improvements could made. These would include the minute5 reflecting those
members present who have considered/made decisions, a5 well a5 the final minute5 for the year showing
the projects relating to any earmarked balances.
Malcolm Wilkinson
12 Oct
er 2q25