REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01769840 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBEIL. 514717
Report of the Tr￿tee$ and
Unaudited FinaDcial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Newburn Rfverslde Reereation As￿el￿tion
Lamited
Thornton Accountancy Ltd
87 Station Road
Ashington
NO￿Umberland
NE63 8RS

Newburn Riverside Recreatfion Association
Limited
Contents of the Financial Ststements
for tbe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of th¢ Truste49
I to 4
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial A¢tivities
Balance Sbeet
7 to 8
Notes to the Flnanelal Statements
9 to 17
Detailed Statsment of Financial Aetivities
18 to 19

Newburn River8ide Recreation Association
Limited
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025
The trnstees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Th¢ trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Chariti¢s: Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
ounts in accordance with th¢ Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ffRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity exists for th¢ benefit of the public through the provision of its services to any member of the public, and
the trustees have consid¢r¢d the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
The Charitys purpose as set out in the objects contained in th¢ company's Articles of Association is to:
promote the benefit of the inhabitants of T￿¢ and Wear and the Neighbourhood (hereinafter called the "area of
benefit" by the provision of the facilities in the interests of social welfar¢ for r¢cr¢ation and other leisure time
occupation with the object of improving the life for the beneficiaries; and
provide improvement and maintenance of the ￿OundS and buildings at Newburn Leisu￿ Centre for the purpose of
recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the benefi¢iaries.
Newburn Leisure Centre hfts developed a wide range of activities to meet these objectives based upon the followin8
facilities availabl¢ to the public:
* Indoor sports hall
* Fithess facilities
* Sensory room
* Indoor climbing wall
* Outdoor sports field
* Outdoor 5-a-side courts
• Water based activities on adjacent River Tyne
* Outdoor activities in adja￿nt Newburn Countyside Park
Newburn Leisure Centre Ixcame independent from an integrnted venture with Newcastle City Council on l April
2015. The organisational structure. management and operations are well established and the rxntre is operating at a
similar level prior to the Changeover. The aim of the charity is to be self-fmancing and promote the long tsrn) security
of the centre.
The trustees have paid du¢ regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity
should undertake.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Budgets
The income for 2024125 was mainly derived from wts, and rental income from its subsidiary.
The 2024125 budget is based on 2023124 prefOrnL￿¢e including a £125.000 d¢pr¢Giation charge with res￿ to
leasehold amortisation.
Targets
The primary target was to foresee andlor address the continuing implications of Newcastle City Council wt
withth?wal and position the Centre fmances and operation structure for the immediate. medium and long tsrni future.
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Newburn Riverside Recreation As$oeiallon
Limited
Report of the Trustees
for the Year EDded 31 Mareh 2025
AC￿vEMENTs AND PERFORMANCE
Activities
There is a wide range of activities related to the facilities available. Accurate records of U￿r$ are kept as part of the
review of ongoing operations. The future perfonnance of the group will be influenced by the consolidation of core
activities. Delivery of services operates via the wholy owned subsidiary company.
Future developments
Initial proposals for a range of future facility developments at the Centre remain in place and the wup continues to
seek for capitsl dev¢lopm¢nL equipment and revenue activities.
NANC￿ REv￿w
Financial position
During the year ended 3 1st March 2025 the net assets of Newburn Riverside Recreational Association decreased by
£81.501 (2024: £97,944). Total fvnds at the year4nd were £1.313.980 (2024: £1.395,481)
The trading asrt that is the a¢tivities undertaken at the Centre, remains broadly constant although there are a number
of different "one events that occur each year. The number and variety of activities is extensive and usagelincome
fluctuates year on y¢ar belween the activities. The Centre is run by the charitys trading subsidiary, Newburn Sports
Services Limited.
Inve8tment policy and objectlves
The trustees consider the most appropriate policy of investing funds at the current time Is to retsin an increasing level
of funds on deposit.
Reserves policy
The trustees believe it is prudent to maintsin unrestricted funds at a level, which equates to approximately 6 months
unrestricted expenditure being £75.000. At the year end these totalled £1,313,980 (2024: £1.395.481)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEME
Governing document
Newburn Riverside Recreation Association Limited is a company limited by Buarantee. and a registsred charity in
England governed by its memorandum and articles of association dated 5th July 2011. Charity number 514717.
Company number 01769840. The company has no shaTe capital.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Board of Trustees shall consist of not less than 3 and is not subject to a maximum. Trustees are appointed at
during the year to fill a vacancy.
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Newburn Riverside Reereation Associadon
Limited
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENr
Organisation
Th¢ Board of Trustees meet on a monthly basis to administer the charity and to review strate&v and future operation
rquir¢m¢nts. The charity comprises of the provision of a recreation ¢entr¢ for all ages within Tyne & Wear through its
subsidiary Newburn Sports Services Limited. The subsidiary company operates th¢ sports centre.
Newburn Leisure Centre is O￿n 7 days a week (excluding public holidays and a Christsnas closure period). The day to
day management of the Centre, site activities, staff, facility resources and operational aspects is the responsibility of
the management staff comprising the Centre Mana8er and Duty Managers. The Centre management staff report to and
consult the Company Secretary on discretionary spending etc. and issues arising at the Centre that require
exe¢utivelauthority. The Centre Manager and Company Secretary meet on a regular basis b¢tw¢en the monthly
manasyment meetings.
InductloD and trnlnlng of new tni$tees
New Trustees receive copies of all r¢l¢vant documentation, which are explained by the chair. This will include the
constitution. organisation management inforniation relating to their rol¢, the scope and responsibility of the Board and
the system of delegated authority and inforniation about the cycle of meetings. Opportunities for meeting staff are also
arranged.
PAY policy for key management personnel
The trustees constder key management comprise the charity's trustees who are in charge of directing and controllin
running and opernting the charity on a day to day basis. Details of trustee's remuneration and expenses are disclosed in
the notes to the accounts.
The pay of the trustees is reviewed annually.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglstered Company number
01769840 (England and Wales)
ReEl8tsred Charity number
514717
Registsred office
Newbum Leisure Centre
Grange Road, Newburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne &Wear
NE15 8ND
Trustees
W Shaw Quantity Surveyor
J F Lambert Quantity Surveyor
M Hogarth Postal Worker
M H Townson Retired Engineer
L A All¢n (appointed 231712024)
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Newburn Riverside Recreation knociation
Iimited
Report of the Trustees
for the Yepdr Ended 31 March 2025
Company Secretary
J F LAmbert
IndepeDdeDt Examiner
Thornton Accountancy Ltd
87 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS
Approved by orth of the board of trustees on 25 November 2025 and on its Ixhalf by.
WShaw-Tn
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Newburn Riverside Recreation Asso¢iatiOD
lamited
Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Newburn Riverside Reerealion Association lamlted ('the .
Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my eLqmination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
RespoDslbilitie8 and basis of report
As the charitys In￿¢S of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not requird to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examinatio￿ J report in respect of my examination of your charitys accounts as
carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Cthe 2011 Acff). In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) (b) of the 201 I AGL
IDdepeDdent euminerfs statement
I have complthl my e￿lminatiOn. I confinn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
eKqmination giving me Cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by S￿tion 386 of the 2006 ACL. or
the accoutkts do not accord with those records" or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2(H)6 Act other than any .
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent eLqmination: or
th¢ acwunts have not been prepar&1 in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Prnctice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities preparing their
accounts An accordance with the Financial Rq)orting Standard applicable An the UK and Republic of Jreland
(FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in wnnection with the exaMin￿On to which attention
should be drawn in this report An order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Craig Thornton
Thornton Accountsncy Ltd
87 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS
25 November 2025
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NewburD Riverside Recreation A￿oCIatiOn
IAmited
Ststement of fiLqnelal Aeknities
for the Year Ended 31 Mareb 2025
2025
Unrestrleted
funds
2024
Totsl
fund8
Notes
Donations and legacies
149.933
16.690
Other trading activities
Investment income
31,659
4.562
31.659
2.983
Totst
186.154
51,332
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
261070
143.173
Other
5.585
6.103
Total
267.655
l49276
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
{8l.501)
(97.944)
RECONCILL4TION OF FIINDS
Total funds brought forward
IJ95.481
1.493.425
lJ13,980
1,395.481
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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Newburn Riverside ReereAtion AsaoclAtlon
Limited
Balance SI￿et
31 Mar¢h 2025
2025
Unrestrieted
funds
2024
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
861285
990,713
861,287
990,715
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
10
416,544
155,927
402,571
163,092
572.471
565.663
CREDrroRS
Amounts falling due within one year
(11.294)
(27.346)
NET CIJRRENf ASSETS
561,177
538,317
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr
1.422.464
1.529.032
CREDrroRS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
12
(108.484)
(133,55 l)
IYET ASSETS
lJ13.980
lJ95.481
14
Unrestricted funds
1.313.980
1,395,481
TOTAL FUNDS
1,313,980
1,395,481
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
end¢d 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 21x16.
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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Newburn Rfvernlde ReereAtlon Assoclatlon
Limited
Balance Sheet- eODtinued
31 Mareh 2025
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preEMring fmancial ststements which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the ¢haritsble company
as at th¢ end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial statementy so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Thes¢ fmancial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to cbaritsble companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25 November 2025 and
were signed on its behalf by:
J F Lambert - Trustee
W Shaw - Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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Newburn Rlverslde RecreatioD AssoeiatiOD
Limlted
Notes to the Fillaneial Statements
for tbe Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025
AccOU￿]NG POLICIES
Basls of preparlng the financial statements
The fmanGial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement
of Re￿Mmended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial .
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and th¢ Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
Conventio￿ with the ¢x¢eption of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on¢e the charity has entitlement to the funds.
it is probabl¢ that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donatlons and legacies
Income from donations and grants that provide core funding or are of a general natur¢ a￿ rewis¢d where .
there is entitlemenl certainty of receipt and the arnounts can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or Constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will ￿ required in settl¢ment and
the amount of the obligation can be measU￿d reliably. Expenditure is accountsd for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aggr¢gat¢ all Cost related to the category. Where Costs cannot be directly
attributsd to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Covernance costs
Include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the wup and
include accountancy fees and Costs linked to the strategic management of the ￿up.
Tanglble r￿ed &88ets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Long leasehold
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
25-50 years straight line
200/0 on reducing balance per annum
15 % on reducing balance per annum
Individual assets costing £50 or more are capitslised at cost.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is deterniined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and th¢ Carrying valu¢ of the ass¢L and is reCO￿lSed in net incomel(expenditure) for the year.
Subwuent costs, including replacement part¥ are capitslised only when it is probable that such costs will
generate future economic Ixnefits. Any replaced parts or remaining canying amounts are then derecognised.
All other costs of repairs and maintenance ar¢ charges to the Statement of Financial Activities.
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Newburn Riverside Recreation AsgociatioD
Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Y￿r Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitsble activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can b¢ used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the disGr¢tion of the trustees
unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the chaTity.
Restrictions arise when SP￿lfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the natyre and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fllwicial statem￿ts.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations and lega¢i¢s
Unr¢stri¢ted
Funds
Totsl 2024
Totsl 2023
Grant release
NCC Covid-19 grant
14.900
14.900
14,900
3.778
14,900
14,900
18,678
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Operation of Sports Centre
31.659
31.659
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Newburn Riverside Recreation Association
Limited
Notes to the Flnanelal Statements - contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareb 2025
2025
2024
Lkposit a¢¢ount interest
4.562
2,983
ET INCOMEIIEXPENDTfuRE)
Net incomel{expenditure) is stated after chargin￿{¢￿41ting).
2025
2024
Depreciation - owned assets
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets
129,990
(125)
130,957 .
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AIYD BENEFrrs
There were no trustees, Temunerntion or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 Ma￿h 2024.
TnL8tee8' expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 nor for the. year ended ,
31 March 2024.
COMPAIL4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVTTIES
u￿r￿trACted
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMEiYfs FROM
Donations and leg￿leS
16.690
Other trading activities
Investment income
31.659
1983
Total
51,332
EXPENDITURE OIY
Raising funds
143,173
6.103
Totsl
149.276
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Newburn Riv¢rgide Recreation Asgociation
Limited
Iyotes to the Finydncial Statements- eontinued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025
COMPAIL4TIVES FOR THE STATEMEIYT OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrrIES. contlnued
Unrestrlcted
fund8
NET llYCOMEI(EXPENDTfuRE)
(97,944)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1.493.425
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
lJ95,481
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures
and
rittlDg8
Long
leasehold
Plont and
machinery
Totab
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
3,626.209
320.300
562
61.270
4,007,779
562
At 3 l March 2025
3,626,209
320,862
61,270
4,008,341
DEPRECL4TION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
2,666.72 I
125,114
300,372
3,845
49,973
1.031
3,017,066
129,990
At 3 l March 2025
2.791,835
304,217
51.004
3,147,056
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
834,374
16.645
10.266
861.285
At 3 l March 2024
959,488
19,928
11.297
990.713
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Newburn Riverside Recreation Assoelatlon
Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - eontinued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENtS
Shares In .
group
undertakings
Cost or valuation
As at l April 2022 & 31 March 2023
Carrying amount
As at 31 March 2022
As at 3 l March 2021
The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary* Newburn Sports Services Limited. a company incorporated and
registered in England and Wales (company number 02684100). Its registered office is Newburn L¢isure Centre.
Grange Roa(L Newb￿ Newwtle upon Tyne. NE15 8BD. The company operdtes the sports centre Newburn
Leisure Centre on behalf of the charity and pays it some of its profits to the Gharity by aid. Newburn Sports
Services Limited is exempt from audit by virtue of s479A of the Charities Act 2006.
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WTfHll¥ ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other d¢btor$
P￿paYments
410,829
5.542
173
400,727
I,671
173
416,544
402,571
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Newburn Riverside Recreation AS￿Ration
Notes to the FI￿n¢la1 Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
11.
2025
2024
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13)
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accn￿lS and d¢f¢rred income
ACcn￿d expenses
8.920
287
921
8,920
5.587
921
10.752
1.166
1.166
11294
27.346
12.
2025
Bank loans (see note 13)
Grant reserve
4,154
104.330
14,321
119230
108,484
133,551
13. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within on¢ year on d¢mand:
Bank loans
8,920
8.920
Amounts falling due b¢twe¢n two and five years:
Bank loans - 2-5 years
4.154
14J21
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Newbllrn Rfvergide Re¢realioD Association
Notes to the Financial StstemeDts- ¢ontiDued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareb 2025
14. MOVEMENf IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31rJ125
At 114n4
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted fund
1.395.481
(81,501)
lJ13,980
TOTAL FUNDS
lJ95.481
(81,501)
lJ13.980 .
Net movement in funds included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Re80urees Movement
expended
in fund8
Unrestrieted funds
Unrestricted fund
186.154
(267.655)
(81.501)
TOTAL FUNDS
186.154
(267.655)
(81,501)
Comparatlves for movement In fllnds
Net
movement
in fwids
At
At U4n3
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted fund
.493.425
(97.944)
lJ95,481
TOTAL FUNDS
1.493,425
(97.944)
1,395,481
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Newbuni River8ide Recreation Association
Limited
Notes to the Flnanelal Ststements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025
I& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparative net movement in fimd4 included in th¢ above are as follows:
IDcomlDg Re8ource8 Movement
expended
In fuDd8
Unrestrieted funds
Unrestricted fund
51,332
(149,276)
(97.944)
TOTAL FUNDS
51,332
(149,276)
(97,944)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113r25
At 114n3
Unre8trieted funds
Unrestricted fund
1.493,425
(179,445)
1.313.980
TOTAL FUNDS
1.493.425
(179,445)
1313.980
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fund& included in the above are
as follows:
Incoming
Resourees Movement
expended
In fllnds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted fund
237.486
(416,931)
(179,445)
TOTAL FUNDS
237,486
(416.931)
(179,445)
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NeTrvburn Riverside RecreatioD Association
Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements - Continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Included within debtors is an amount of £400.727 (2023: £379.593) owed by Newburn Sports Services Limite
a subsidiary of Newburn Riverside Recreation Limited. Rent of £31,659 (2023: £31.659) was paid to Newburn
Riverside Recreation Association Limited during th¢ year.
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Newburn Riverside RecreatloD A8sociatlon
Llmited
Delailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
llYCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donadon8 and legaeies
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
Grants
674
800
148,459
16,690
149,933
16.690
Other tradlng aetlvlties
Operation of Sports Centre
31,659
31,659
Investment income
D¢poglt account interest
4.562
2.983
Total in¢oming resources
186,154
51,332
Other tradiDg activities
Operation of the sports centre
32
25
Support costs
Flnance
Bank charges
110
124
IDformation technology
LL)ss on sale of tangible fixed assets
(125)
Other
P￿miseS costs
Freehold propety
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
135,066
125.114
3,845
1.031
14.883
125.114
4.630
1.213
265.056
145.840
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Newburn Riverslde Recreatlon Assoeladon
Limited
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 MAreh 2025
2025
2024
Other
Governance eosts
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Bank loan interest
2.100
2.000
490
797
482
1582
3287
Total resources expended
267.655
149,276
Net e4Kndlture
(81.501)
(97,944)
This page does not fonn part of the statutory finan¢ial stat¢rn￿ts
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