Bbb CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period 0110512023 To: 3010412024 From: Charity name: Thornton Community Centre Charity registration number: 521506 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Parn 1.17 Our goveming document is a 99-year Lease and Trust Deed between Bagworth and Thomton Parish Council and Thomton Community Centre which requires us to: pay annual rent in advan each year, keep the premises, induding fixtures and fttings, in good repair and condition. keep the premises insured against loss or damage fire; not assign the premises except to new trustee(s); ensure the premises are for the use of local residents irrespective of political, religious or other beliefslopinions. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The main actNrties that benefft the local communrty are: Thomton Play Group - offering childcare faalities for local families; Yoga Group" Sports Club; Karate Club; Markfield & Thomton Theatre Group Thomton Brownies Troop; Regular Quiz Nights throughout the year Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefrt Para 1.18 Trustees have reiVed a copy of the guidan on Public Benefit: rules for charities and take this into account when making decisions affecting the operation of the Trust's business. e.g. undertaking essential works and other ro ects.
Investment perfonnance against objectives Para 1.41 NIA other NIA Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 121 As the deadline for the Annual Trustees Report is before the date of our end of year financial report an actual figure is not yet available. However, we began the year with a balance of £65,377.21 and now have (as at 3010412024 £27,607.58 We do not currently have a Reserves Policy. However. given the considerable outlay on rnt extemal pipework and toilet refurbishment projects and ongoing upgrades proposed for the future, this is now under review. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Parn 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 Para 122 Until recently our account has always had sufficient funds to undertake any essential works. NIA Details of fund materially in defic#t Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity conts'nuing as a going concem Para 1.24 Parn 1.23 Parish Council annual grant was £10,000 for Year 2019-20 but has been reducing by £1,000 per year. This annual grant will cease at Year 2029-30. Addltlonal Infommtion (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Annual Parish Council grant; Local Authority Rural Council Grant; Income from private hire of premises; Donations from affiliated groups; Donations from individuals. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted NIA Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the chanty Para 1.46 Eventual loss of Parish Council Grant Other NIA
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dates acknl rf not for whole Office (rf any) Name of person (or body) entitled oint trustee ifan Board of trustees Mary Gibson Elected Chair & Representative Trustee for Friends of St Peterfs Church. Thomton Gill Tapping Elected Vic££hair & Trustee Board of trustees Tadeusz Dobrowolski Anne Dobrowolska Elected Treasurer & Trustee Board of trustees Representative Trustee for Markfield and Thomton Theatre Group Representative Trustee for Thomton Yoga Group Elected Trustee Board of trustees Maureen Shaw Board of trustees Dan George Delia Geary Board of Trustees Elected Trustee Board of Trustees orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re rtwasa roved Director name NIA Name of trustees holding tille to property belonging to the f*arity Trustse name Gibson Anne Dobrowolska Tadeusz Dobrowolski Gill Ta in Maureen Shaw Dan Geor Delia Gea Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charty on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charit NIA
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the chaiity's own assets NIA Additional infonnation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inf0mtion) Type of Name Address adviser NIA Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional Inforntion) NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details NIA Other o tional inforniation NIA Declarations The trustees declare that they have appn>ved the Intstees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s)
Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP Parn 1.38 WA Policy on grant making Pata 1.38 NIA Policy on social investment induding program related investment Para 1.38 NIA Contribution made by volunteers Other WA Achievements and Perforniance SORP reference During the last year we have undertaken 2 major works programmes.. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 120 Replament of external drainage due to collapsing pipework which, if left untreated, (x)uld have led to the dosure of the Centre and loss of a valuable communrty resour. Refurbishment of the 50-year old main toilet facilities This included crea*'ng an extra toilet cubicle thereby bringing them up to modem day standard and creating an area fft for purpose for all who use the Centre. Addltlonal infom7ation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set NIA Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set NIA Para 1.41
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Para 125 Lease and Trust Deed How is the charity constituted? .Jrated association. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any consts'tutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Para 1.25 Trusteeship is open to any person over the age of 18 years and who is a resident of Thomton. A non-resident may be elected as a representative to a group affiliated to the Communty Centre. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees NIA Para 1.51 The charty's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity Wotks NIA Para 1.51 Relationship wrth any related arties NIA Para 1.51 Other NIA Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the charit uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Thomton Commun" NIA 521506 Thomton Communty Centre. 175 Main Street, Thomton, Coalville, LeiStershire, LE67 1AHI Centre
Full name(s) Mary Gibson Tadeusz Dobrowolski Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) Chair Treasurer Date 13jii( Llk
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Thornton Community Centre On accounts for the year ended 2024 Charity no (rf any) 521506 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinats.on of the accounts of the above charty (Ihe Tnjsf) for the year ended 3010412024 As ts charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Act"). Responsibiliti and )asis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent trhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examinefs ststement undertake the examination by being a qualffied member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] rf not applicable. I have completed my examinats'on. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chaiities Act; or the accounts did not accord wth the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fomi arKI content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accourts give a 'true and fairf 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 wrth the examina on to which attention shoukl be drawn in this report in order to enabl oper understanding of the accounts to be reached. rds in the brackets rf they do not apply. ' Please lete Slgned: Date: 12- tslokJ 214 Name: TC Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (rf any): IER Oct 2018
THORNTON COMMUNTfY CENTrE Annual Balan Sheet 2023. 24 INC(IME ROOMHIRE £(760.28 Annu* aeaninE& prjUS 3J39.n Play Group trG 370. FOSP Brownles Wlndow ae48 PMbitlre EA1bwi5Ir6Iass Roof Repair 350.) 17.717.( £23.650.77 159.1Kl 2thC Yoga 3fs Sports aub 3 Personal Donat6ons PPLPRS (Mu¢} 20420 £460.60 £iA21.80 Lease 2024 Telephonellntwnet £6tsXithJ subs05ps 6RAIIT5 Ba8WOrth &Thorntoft Par15h Coundl HBBC Commufilty Grant Coronatlon Grant Ix#) 485A7 30.1 aA39.91 8J9A5 FundralsJTr Amazon Smlle DEPOS ACCOUPITINTER 5,709.68 W75.30 ÉL5J6.99 £507.65 WATER ANAiIALIWS &WATEft HEATER SEftMCE I7j29 7.10 BALANCE AT30IC4123 CASH IN HAND CURRENT ACCOUNT £1107113 INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 49,Mi.66 Dep05ff ACCOUNT £747W87 5ATI,21 CASH IN HAND CURREPIT AccouKr DEPOSFfACCOUMT ty)73a TOTAL I ceTrffifth•t tNs and Ag o
Address: FI GLD Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. IndeFEndent examination of tharity a(xounts: directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018