RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee)
COMPANY NUMBER 1801302 CHARITY NUMBER 517257
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
Contents Page Legal And Administrative Information 1 Directors Report 2-3 Accountant's Report 4 Statement Of Financial Activities 5 Balance Sheet 6 Notes To The Accounts 7-10
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
Registration
The company was incorporated, as a company limited by guarantee, at Companies House on 19th March 1984, and registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2nd April 1986. The company is commonly known as The Rubery Leisure Centre.
Directors
R.E. Poston (Chairperson) S.E. Phipps (Vice Chairperson) J.E.N. Ordish
D.R. Wyatt (Treasurer)
Registered Office and Operational Address
Holywell Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9AD.
Accountant
M. A. Edwards Accountants Limited, Chartered Accountants, 26, The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SD.
Bankers
Barclays Bank Plc.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
DIRECTORS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
The directors present their report and financial statements accounts for the year to 31st March 2025.
Principal Activity
The principal activity of the company is as a charity running a community centre for the residents of Rubery and its neighbourhood.
Directors
The directors, who are all members of the company, who served during the year were as follows :-
R.E. Poston (Chairperson)
- S.E. Phipps (Vice Chairperson)
J.E.N. Ordish
D.R. Wyatt (Treasurer)
Directors Responsibilities
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing these the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
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to presume that the company will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Organisation of the Charity
The charity is run by the directors who are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Objects
The charity's objects are to provide education, recreation and leisure facilities in the Rubery area of the West Midlands.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
DIRECTORS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
Review of Activities
- During the year, we have continued to provide our facilities to the general public. We have been prudent with our expenditure, and have a surplus on our activities, despite higher than expected building and other repairs. We feel that the financial reserves that we have built up are sufficient to provide for any unforeseen circumstances. The charity is involved in several projects including sports and fitness activities for people of all ages. We have a web site to increase the publics awareness of our facilities. The directors are currently also considering the possibility of developing the existing facilities and reducing the carbon footprint. When planning the various activities, the directors have had regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. We acknowledge the generous time given for free by our many volunteer helpers.
Reserves Policy
The directors have decided that the unrestricted funds not committed or representing tangible fixed assets (free reserves) held by the charity should be not less than 12 months of expenditure. At the year end, the free reserves were approximately 28 months. It is considered necessary to have these reserves to keep the charity running in the event of a future reduction in funding. The directors are looking for new sources of funding for the charity.
Risk Review
The directors have reviewed the risks facing the charity. They will continue to seek future sources of funding to guard against a significant reduction in funding in the future. The directors of the charity, are involved in, and monitor the activities to avoid a fall in the quality of the facilities.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board of directors on % . 6 tezs and signed on its behalf by :-
R.E. Poston
Director
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS OF RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
| report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
This report is made solely to the company's directors, as a body. Our examination work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's directors those matters that we are required to state to them in our examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's directors as a body, for our examination work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of theCompanies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
MA.Glyrwd
23/6/25
Michael Alan Edwards For and on behalf of :- 26, The Green, M. A. Edwards Accountants Limited Kings Norton, Chartered Accountants Birmingham, B38 8SD
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
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| Notes | Designated | Restricted | Unrestricted | |||
| Funds | Funds | Fund | Total | Total | ||
| Incoming Resources | ||||||
| Hire of facilities | 2 | - | - | 23,805 | 23,805 | 26,261 |
| Fund raising | 3 | - | - | 3,582 | 3,582 | 3,458 |
| Interest | 4 | - | - | 1,669 | 1,669 | 1,338 |
| Total incoming resources | 10 | - | - | 29,056 | 29,056 | 31,057 |
| Resources Expended | ||||||
| Direct charitable expenses | 10 | - | - | 24,435 | 24,435 | 23,676 |
| Total resources expended | - | - | 24,435 | 24435 | 23,676 | |
| Net incoming resources | 5 | - | - | 4,621 | 4,621 | 7,381 |
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Accumulated funds b/f | 94,000 | - | 55,432 | 149,432 | 142,051 | |
| Accumulatedfundsc/f | 94,000 | - | 60,053 | 154,053 | 149,432 |
The notes on pages 7-10 form part of these accounts.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Tangible Fixed Assets | 6 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 154,652 | 149,911 | |||
| 154,652 | 149,911 | ||||
| Creditors - amounts falling | |||||
| due within one year | 7 | 600 | 480 | ||
| Net Current Assets | 154,052 | 149 431 | |||
| NetAssets | 154,053 | 149,432 | |||
| Reserves | |||||
| Hall Improvements Fund | 10 | 12,000 | 12,000 | ||
| Court Maintenance Fund | 10 | 17,000 | 17,000 | ||
| Changing Room Upgrade Fund | 10 | 60,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Development Fund | 10 | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||
| Unrestricted Fund | 10 | 60,053 | 55,432 | ||
| 154,053 | 149,432 |
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In approving these financial statements as directors of the company we hereby confirm :- (a) That for the year to 31st March 2025 the company was entitled to the exemption conferred by Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006; (b) That no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the company pursuant to Section 476 requesting that an audit be conducted for the year;
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(c) That we acknowledge our responsibilities for;
- (1) Ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386; (2) Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the provisions of the Companies Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with :-
(i) The special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies; (ii) The Financial Reporting Standard 102 applicable to the U.K. and Ireland; (iii) Part VI of the Charities Act 2011; (iv) The Statement Of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by These Charities for Smaller Entities. AL financial statements were approved by the board of directors on De Qliatand signed on its behalf by :- ZOo2s—
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The notes on pages 7-10 form part of these accounts.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 applicable to the U.K. and Ireland, Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011. They also follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice for Smaller Entities (Charities S.O.R.P. FRSSE).
Incoming Resources
The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable.
Outgoing Resources
Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Resources expended are allocated to each activity / fund where the cost relates to that activity / fund. The cost of general administration has been allocated to the unrestricted fund.
Funds
The Unrestricted fund is incoming resources which are used for the objects of the charity, without any specified purpose or further restriction. Restricted funds can only be used for the specific purposes as decided by the donor, within the objects of the charity.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Equipment, Fixtures and Fittings :- Nil - Assets are fully depreciated.
2 HIRE OF FACILITIES
The hire fees received are from people who use the charity's facilities.
- FUND RAISING
This relates to various fund raising activities.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
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|4|INVESTMENT|INCOME|2025|2024|
|Interest|on|cash|deposits|1,669|1,338|
|5|NET|INCOMING|RESOURCES|2025|2024|
|This|is|stated|after|charging|:-|
|Directors'|expenses|=|.|
|Directors’|remuneration|ee|_|
|There|were|no|related|party|transactions.|
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6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS For charitable use
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|Equipment,|
|Fixtures|and|
|Fittings|
|Cost|
|Balance|b/f|13,469|
|Additions|=|
|Balance|c/f|13,469|
|Depreciation|
|Balance|b/f|13,468|
|Charge|ee|
|Balance|c/f|13,468|
|Net|book|value|
|Balance|b/f|1|
|Balance|c/f|1|
|7|CREDITORS|2025|2024|
|Accruals|600|480|
|8|SHARE|CAPITAL AND|RESERVES|
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The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. If the company is wound up, all the members havea liability not exceeding £15 each.
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
9a MOVEMENT ON ACCUMULATED FUNDS
| Changing | ||||||
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| Hall | Court | Room | ||||
| Improvements | Maintenance | Upgrade | Development | General | ||
| Designated | Designated | Designated | Designated | Unrestricted | Total | |
| Balances b/f | 12,000 | 17,000 | 60,000 | 5,000 | 55,432 | 149,432 |
| Income | - | - | - | - | 29,056 | 29,056 |
| Expenditure | - | - | - | - | (24,435) | (24,435) |
| Transfers | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balancesc/f | 12,000 | 17,000 | 60,000 | 5,000 | 60,053 | 154,053 |
The Development Fund has been created to set aside funds for future building and development.
The Changing Room Upgrade Fund will provide up to date facilities that meet current sports requirements to users of the facility.
The Court Maintenance Fund is to ensure that the court is kept in good order and safe for users.
The Hall Improvements Fund is available to reduce the carbon footprint of the hall.
| 9b | NETASSETS ANALYSIS | Changing | |||||
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| Hall | Court | Room | |||||
| Improvements | Maintenance | Upgrade | Development | General | |||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | |||
| Designated | Designated | Designated | Designated | Unrestricted | Total | ||
| Fixed assets | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 12,000 | 17,000 | 60,000 | 5,000 | 60,652 | 154,652 | |
| Creditors | - | - | - | - | (600) | (600) | |
| 12,000 | 17,000 | 60,000 | 5,000 | 60,053 | 154,053 |
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RUBERY COMMUNITY AND LEISURE CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2025
10 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Unrestricted fund
| Unrestricted fund | ||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Incoming Resources | ||||
| Hire of facilities | 23,805 | 26,261 | ||
| Fund raising | 3,582 | 3,458 | ||
| Interest | 1,669 | 1,338 | ||
| 29,056 | 31,057 | |||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Administration | 3,133 | 8,048 | ||
| Internet | 432 | - | ||
| Utilities | 6,353 | 4,374 | ||
| Cleaning materials | 349 | 187 | ||
| Attendants | 1,601 | 1,436 | ||
| Sundries | 527 | 1,522 | ||
| Entertaining | - | 238 | ||
| Health and safety | 3,418 | 1,628 | ||
| Buildings and repairs | 5,162 | 1,399 | ||
| Insurance | 1,552 | 1,270 | ||
| Grounds | 1,908 | 3,574 | ||
| 24,435 | 23,676 | |||
| Surplusfortheyear | 4,621 | 7,381 |
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