Blaby and District Social Centre
Annual Report 2025
Here is asummary of the activities and events of the last twelve months, and a reflection on our success and challenges.
In December, we took advantage of the Christmas closure to have the hall floor stripped, repaired and re-varnished, and it has looked very good for the whole year, so was a good undertaking. Hire charges were increased for the first time in at least eight years, which most regular hirers were understanding of. The renewal of the 25 year lease of land to the Blaby Victoria Tennis Club was also completed by the end of the year. A proposal to replace the outside doors was agreed, and Mrs Brook started to obtain quotes — more on this later.
A leak was reported in the roof at the front of the building, quotes duly collected and a contractor agreed. Repairs began in April, and were completed in May.
February and March passed fairly uneventfully. In May there were some minor repairs to the central heating system, including some new valves to help control the levels of heat.
In June, Dr Barnett completed some updates to our website, giving it a refreshed look and some new options such as a calendar of events, and we welcomed Mr Vaughan Prendergast to the committee.
July was also fairly uneventful. In August, after many years the decision was taken not to renew the film shows, due to challenges with finding new films, the retirement of Pete, the projectionist, as well as a declining audience. Enormous thanks to Mr Barnsley for organising these film shows for the last few years and everyone else who has helped, they've been a good benefit to our community.
There was a proposal to advertise the bazaar by leaflets handed out on the day and Mrs Brook had had identified a person willing to do this.
Pollarding of three trees on the paddock area, as requested by the developers, was completed and a new baby changing station was purchased.
In September, we had the very sad and unexpected news of the passing of our chairman, Terry Orton, on 2nd of September. Mr Orton had been our chairman for almost nine years and a member of the Committee for around 17 years. In that time he had contributed so much to this hall, as well as being a friend to many. His leadership included the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, when there were many complex restrictions imposed on the venue. This was an enormous blow to our committee, but we acknowledge Terry's many contributions.
Our October meeting was fairly dominated by discussions around complaints received following one of our hirers leaving the hall in an unacceptable state and causing a nuisance to our neighbours by inconsiderate use of the car park. We are considering a number of options to make parking clearer, ensure hirers abide by our hire agreements, and we will continue to monitor the situation. We remain sympathetic to the impact of inconsiderate hirers on our neighbours, including residents, the Bowls Club and the Tennis Club.
The project of replacing the outside doors is one that proved very challenging, as the company initially identified were unabie to fulfil our reg.uest to keep the same key for the side door — important as it would be an immense and expensive task to-reptacé all keys held by regular hirers and committee members. Eventually a new company was identified to replace the outside doors,
including being able to keep the existing keys and this work will be completed in November. Thanks to Mrs Brook for her persistence in this endeavour.
As usual, the monthly Bazaar has had its ups and downs, but regular hirers are keen to continue and the kitchen does well. Next year will see whether the new initiatives such as publicity leaflets improve footfall. Our thanks to Mr Brook for taking over the running of the Bazaar since September, a task undertaken by Mr Orton for many years.
And now to conclude, we must offer our thanks to all who have contributed to our affairs.
To Chad for running the film nights, with help from Ros others on the door and with refreshments
To Bev, Louise and Sylvia for catering at the Bazaar
To Clive, Peter and Graham for supporting with Bazaar posters, banners and set up.
Thank you to all Committee members for their support over the last twelve months.
Georgina Barnett
Vice Chair
Blaby and District Social Centre Management Committee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Blaby and District Social Centre
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Blaby and District Social Centre for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
| 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 | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), issued in May 2008, UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
| 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.
JohnJ. Denneya\ Chartered Accountant 35 Laurel Road Blaby Leicester LE8 4DL 18 November 2024
BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE Income and Expenditure Account for year ended 30th September 2025
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|2024|2025|
|Income|Expenditure|Income|Expenditure|
|£|£|£|£|
|INCOME|
|Rent|and|hire|charges,|Other|Income|
|28651|Hire|Charges|30332.90|
|4107|Rent,|parking|4300.00|
|2458|Bazaar|net|receipts|2306.89|
|1183|Whist|Drives|1025.81|
|95|Film|Nights|28.88|
|122|Interest|Received|3812.16|
|36617|Sub|-Total|41806.64|
|EXPENDITURE|
|Establishment|Expenses|
|7313|Caretakers Wages|and|Expenses|8431.28|
|1131|Cleaning,|Materials,|Toilet|tissue|etc.|and|Covid-19|supplies|1258.97|
|1575|Gardening|(Including|2025|-|£1632|for|pollarding|trees)|3192.00|
|6079|Gas/|Electricity|9758.69|
|9695|Honoraria|(Office|Holders)|16166.74|
|1543|Insurance|1658.59|
|2656|Water &|Rates|1925.78|
|29993|Sub|-|Total|42392.05|
|Repairs|and|Renewals|
|New|Roof|12000.00|
|Sign|Windows:|Deposit|5217.00|
|Hall|floor|resurfacing|3190.00|
|Manhole|Cover|691.20|
|Plumbing|(Various)|585.25|
|Boiler|Repairs;|expansion|vessel|350.00|
|Electric|Testing|&|Service|264.00|
|External|Lights|David A|Clarke|222.00|
|1987|Curtains|and|fittings|
|1798|Car|Park|repairs|
|1655|Painting|
|1153|Boilers/heating|system|repairs|
|858|External|Lighting|
|770|Wall|
|421|Carpet|
|1015|8|(20240-|12)|items|under £200|669.42|
|9657|Sub|-|Total|23188.87|
|Administration|Expenses|
|832|Advertising,|Stationery,|Postage|etc|619.47|
|404|Telephone|403.74|
|156|Bank|Charges|107.73|
|Professional|Fees|re|Tennis|Club|Lease|3321.60|
|Annual|Fee|-|Solicitor|55.00|
|1392|Sub|-|Total|4507.54|
|41042|TOTAL|EXPENDITURE|70088.46|
|36617|TOTAL|INCOME|41806.64|
|~4425|DEFICIT (2024|Deficit) FOR THE YEAR|-£28,281.82|
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BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2025
| 2024 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| 34454 | Fixed Assets (atwritten-down value) | Note 1 | 34453.50 |
| Current Assets | |||
| 7164 | Sundry Debtors and Hire invoices not yet paid | 3386.18 | |
| 48613 | Bank Accounts: HSBC | 18871.47 | |
| 50122 | Hinckley& Rugby Building Society | 52117.55 | |
| 50000 | Loughborough Building Society | 51816.66 | |
| 155899 | Total CurrentAssets | 126191.86 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| 5691 | Sundry Creditors and Rent& Hire paid in advance | 4266.18 | |
| 5691 | Total Current Liabilities | 4266.18 | |
| 150208 | NetCurrentAssets (Assets less liabilities) | 121925.68 | |
| 184661 | TOTAL NET ASSETS | 156379.18 | |
| Represented by: | |||
| Accumulated Fund | |||
| 189086 | Balance brought forward from lastyear | 184661.00 | |
| -4425 | Deficit (2024 - deficit) for the year | -28281.82 | |
| 184661 | Balance carried forward to nextyear | 156379.18 | |
| 2024 | Note 1 - Schedule of Fixed Assets | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| 1151 | Freehold Land (at cost less sales) | 1151.00 | |
| 0 | Freehold Land donated byViscountess Hall | 0.00 | |
| 33299 | Buildings atcost less grants | 33298.50 | |
| Additions at cost | |||
| 1 | Tennis Pavilion (written-down value) | 1.00 | |
| 1 | Tennis Courts (written-down value) | 1.00 | |
| 1 | Central heating (written-down value) | 1.00 | |
| 1 | Equipment and Furniture (written-down value) | 1.00 | |
| 34454 | TOTALperBalanceSheetabove | 34453.50 |
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Blaby and District Social Centre
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Blaby and District Social Centre for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). | 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 | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), issued in May 2008, UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do 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.
| 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.
John Denney : | Chartered Accountant 35 Laurel Road Blaby Leicester LE8 4DL 18 November 2024
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Income BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE and Expenditure Account for year ended 30th September 2025
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|Rent|INCOME|£|£|
|28651|and|hire|charges,|Other Income|
|4107|Hire Charges|30332.90|
|2458|Rent,|parking|4300.00|
|1183|Bazaar net receipts|2306.89|
|95|Whist Drives|1025.81|
|122|Film|Nights|28.88|
|36617|Interest Received|3812.16|
|Sub|-Total|41806.64|
|Establishment|Expenses|EXPENDITURE|
|7313|Caretakers Wages and Expenses|8431.28|
|1131|Cleaning,|Materials,|Toilet tissue etc.|and Covid-19 supplies|1258.97|
|1575|Gardening|(Including 2025|- £1632 for pollarding|trees)|3192.00|
|6079|Gas / Electricity|9758.69|
|9695|Honoraria|(Office Holders)|16166.74|
|26561543|WaterInsurance &|Rates|1658.59|
|29993|1925.78|
|Sub|- Total|42392.05|
|Repairs|and|Renewals|
|New|Roof|
|SignHall|Windows:|Deposit|12000.005217.00|
|Manholefloor resurfacingCover|3190.00|
|BoilerPlumbing (Various)|691.20585.25|
|Repairs;|expansion|vessel|350.00|
|Electric Testing & Service|264.00|
|1987|External|Lights David A Clarke|222.00|
|1798|CarCurtainsPark andrepairs fittings|
|1655|Painting|
|1153|Boilers/heating|system|repairs|
|858|External|Lighting|
|770|Wall|
|421|Carpet|
|1015|8 (20240-|12) items under £200|669.42|
|9657|Sub|- Total|23188.87|
|Administration|Expenses|
|832|Advertising,|Stationery,|Postage etc|619.47|
|404|Telephone|
|156|Bank Charges|403.74107.73|
|Professional|Fees|re Tennis Club Lease|3321.60|
|Annual|Fee|-|Solicitor|
|1392|55.00|
|Sub-|Total|4507.54|
|41042|TOTAL EXPENDITURE|70088.46|
|36617|TOTAL INCOME|41806.64|
|~4425|DEFICIT (2024 Deficit) FOR THE YEAR|-£28,281.82|
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BLABY AND DISTRICT SOCIAL CENTRE Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2025
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|34454|Fixed|Assets|(at written-down|value)|Note|1|34453.50|
|Current|Assets|
|7164|Sundry|Debtors and|Hire|invoices|not yet paid|3386.18|
|48613|Bank Accounts:|HSBC|18871.47|
|50122|Hinckley & Rugby|Building|Society|52117.55|
|50000|Loughborough|Building|Society|51816.66|
|155899|Total|Current Assets|126191.86|
|Current|Liabilities|
|5691|Sundry|Creditors and|Rent &|Hire|paid|in advance|4266.18|
|5691|Total|Current|Liabilities|4266.18|
|450208|Net Current Assets (Assets|less|liabilities)|121925.68|
|184661|TOTAL NET ASSETS|156379.18|
|Represented|by:|
|Accumulated|Fund|
|189086|Balance|brought forward from|last year|184661.00|
|-4425|Deficit|(2024|-|deficit)|for the year|-28281.82|
|184661|Balance|carried forward|to next year|156379.18|
|2024|Note|1|- Schedule|of Fixed|Assets|2025|
|£|£|
|1151|Freehold|Land|(at cost less|sales)|1151.00|
|0|Freehold|Land|donated|by Viscountess|Hall|0.00|
|33299|Buildings|at cost less grants|33298.50|
|Additions|at|cost|
|1|Tennis|Pavilion|(written-down|value)|1.00|
|4|Tennis Courts|(written-down|value)|1.00|
|1|Central|heating|(written-down|value)|1.00|
|1|Equipment and|Furniture|(written-down|value)|1.00|
|34454|TOTAL per Balance|Sheet above|34453.50|
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