CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 522045
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INDEX
Cont nts
Legal and Administrats've Details
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the accounts

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
522045
Address of Scheme
Fefnlea Drlve
Scotland Gale
Choppingion
Northumberfand
NE62 SSS
TnJslee$
B Storey
J E Young
A Dickson
N A Little
J Coulter
M Rice
M Carmon
C Wood
Secretsry
SNRice
Treasurer
SNRice
Bankers
Bar¢lays Bank plc
Northumbria House
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 6QP
Independenl Examiner
J Wallage FCA
CISWO (Trading) Ltd
The Old Re¢lory
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham
S60 4JG

CH
PPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees presenl their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March
2024. The finan¢ial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note
1 to the accounts which ¢an be found on page 7 and comply with the charilies trust deed. applicable law and the
Charities SORP FRS 102.
Constltutlon, Objectives and Actlvltles for the Public Benefit
The charity is constiluled by a scheme dated 8 February 2005 and is registered with the Charity Commission
under the number 522045.
Ils objectives are lo provide a social welfare centre for the benefit ol the inhabilants of the parish of Choppington
and the surrounding area particularly {bul not exclusively} those who are members of the mining community. The
trustees have refefred to the guidance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the
charivs aims and objectives and details of the activities that have taken place during Ihe year can be found
later in this report.
Organisational Structure
The trustees who have served the charity during the year are shown on page 1.
The charity is responsible for maintaining the premises and grounds in a suitable state of repair fof use by those
who live in the surrounding area. It raises income through various charitable activities such as hiring out its
facilities for use by the public. In addition to this, the charity receives an occupational licence from its conne¢led
trading company, Choppington Social Welfare Centre Social Club Ltd and an agreement is in place whereby
all the profits of the company are donated lo the charity under Gift Aid.
Trustee vacancies are advertised and interested parties are asked to apply in writing. Interviews will be held and
suitable candidates are then notified to their nominating body either CISWO. NUM or members. The Tnjstee
Board is made up of equal numbers of each nominating body.
Financial Review
The charity had net outgoing resources of £50.557 {2023 outgoing £57,122) from the day to day running ol the
centre. Income from room hire has decreased by £4,948 10 £14,11012023 £19,058} bul income from catettng
increased by £632 which shows the impact of the pandemic is still slowly improving. The trading company
Choppinglon Social Welfare Centre Social Club Ltd did make a profit this year which meant il was able to make a
Gift Aid donation to the charity of£3,346 Ihis year. Resources expended also de¢￿aSed by £6.411 this year
{2023 Increased by £8,484).
Review of Activities
The Gent￿ offers a variety of courses and activities, a licenced bar and Community café offering a ￿11 range from
simple snacks to cooked meals. Some activities have experienced a reduction in numbers attending. A full
report from the se¢retsry and Chair of Trustees which gives detsils of all the activities that have taken place over
the year can be found in Appendix A, attached to the accounts.
Investment Policy
There is no specific investment policy in place as such but the trustees have taken the sensible approach and
placed most of the charity's liquid assets in interest bearlng accounts. This will Pfovide a small amount of income
for the charity in the form of interest but means that the funds are readily available should Ihey be required.
Continued

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
CONTINUED
R TH
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Reseryes Pollcy
11 is the policy of the Iwslees to maintain unrestricted funds which are the free reseryes of the charity, at
level to provide sufficient funds to ¢over anticipated adminislration and support costs. Any additional rese￿eS
are held lo provide a capital fund for repairs that will be required for the upkeep of the premises, including
a future project lo provide a MUGA for the community.
Risk Management
The trustees are aware of the operational and financial risks which the charity faces and regulatty reviews
those risks to mitigate against any impact they may have on the charity. The major risks facing the charity
are the continued success of the Social Club from which il derives some of ils funding, the support of
individuals, groups and the community in using the facilities and the introduction of the younger generation
to provide for the future. The trustees work closely with the diredors and membefs to address these risks.
Statement of Trustees. Responslblllties
Law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial slalement5 for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees
are required to-.
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistenuy.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject lo any material departures
disdosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial slalements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume the
charity wll continue in operatio
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
compEy with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for saleguarding the assets of the charity
and hence for ta
asonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Trustee /
Print Name
Trustee
Prinl Name
Date

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above named charity Iregislered number
522045) for the period ended 31 March 2024, sel out pages 510 9.
onslbilities and bas[$ of re
ort
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the p￿paration of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of Charitles Act 2011 Ilhe Acti.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustees, accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in cafrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direclons given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Acl.
Inde
endent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come lo 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 ol the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act- or
{2) the accounts do not accord with those records- or
(31 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirement5 Concerning the form and content of
accounts Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremenl
that the account5 give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examinalion.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
J Wallage FCA
On behalf of.. CISWO (Tfading) Ltd
The Old Rectory
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham
Soulh Yorkshire
S60 4JG
Date

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General Restrlcted Total
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Income and Endowm
Notes
Income from leisure aclivitles
Catering takings
Members, subscriptions
Room hire
Occupational licen¢e
Gtft aid donation
Donations
Investment income
Solar Panel income
10,874
14.192
208
14,110
2,500
3.346
290
1,294
5.046
10.874
14,192
208
14.110
2.500
3,346
290
1,294
5,048
8,783
13,560
312
19,058
2,500
1.787
279
5,537
Total Income
51,860
51,860
51.816
Ex
endlture
Direct Charit ble Ex
enditure
Catering purchases
Rates and water rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Cleaning and hygiene
Sundry expenses
2,679
2,577
3,571
17.139
3.204
1,427
166
2,679
2,577
3,571
17.139
3.204
1.427
166
5,289
3,078
3,333
8,207
11,075
1,496
144
30.763
30.763
32,622
Mana
ement and Administration
Salaries and wages
Telephone, postage, stationery and adverts
Accountancy
Entertainment and licences
Irrecoverable partial exemption VAT
Bad debts written off
52,554
1.882
1,820
2,114
1,320
52,554
1.882
1,820
2,114
1,320
54.563
3.126
1,749
1,645
2,089
1,070
Total Expenditure
90,453
90,453
96,864
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BEFORE DEPRECIATION
(38,593)
(38,593} (45,048)
Lèss.. Depreciation
{1,800) {10,164) 111,964) (12,074)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
140,3931 {10,164) (50.5571 (57.1221
Fund balances brought forward
251,730 479,231 730,961 788,083
Fund balances carrled forward
211,337 469,067 680,404 730.961

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Note
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
569,066
581,030
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
4,898
13,579
98,865
4,005
13,635
136,478
117.342
154,118
LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors falling due wlhin one year
16,0041
{4,1871
111.338
149,931
TOTAL NET ASSETS
680,404
730,961
Represented by..
FUNDS
General funds
Restricted funds
211.337
469,067
251,730
479,231
Building Fund
680,404
730,961
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on their
behalf by..
Truste
Print name
Date

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
al Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless olheAvise
ststed in the relevant notes lo these accounts. The finartcial slatements have been prepared in
acGordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
{FRS1021, the Finanaal Reporting Standard IFRS102) and the Charities Acl 2011.
The trustees consider that there are no material unGertainlies about the charity's ability to continue as a
going concern. The trustees have a reasonable expectstion that the Trust has adequate ￿serveS lo
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly the trustees continue to adopt
the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts.
b} Income Recognltion
Income is recognised once the charity has entitlement lo the income, it is probable that the income will
be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recogni5ed when they are received.
C) Expendlture Recognltion
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligalTron
committing the charity lo that expenditure, it is possible that settlement will be required and the amount
of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
dl Depreclatlon
Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets with the intention of writing off the cost of each asset
over ils estimated useful life. The rates applied are as follows..
Buildings
Fumiture, fittings and equipment
2Vo feducing balance basis
20% ￿dUcIng balance basis
el Stocks
Stocks have been valued at the lower of cost and nel realisable value aftèr making adjustmènls
for obsolele and slow moving items.
2024
2023
2. INCOME FROM LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Pilates Group
Tuesday Dance Club
Pool and Snooker
Carpet Bowls
Line Dancing
Choppingion Community Choir
Centre Activities
Youth Activllies
615
1,502
457
595
5.273
1.289
1,143
585
1,331
848
433
3,645
1,080
738
123
10.874
8,783

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
3. CATERING TAKINGS
Catering Income associated with room hire
Food
Tealcoffee
Catering Income from general café activities
4,467
7,117
2.608
3,168
7,068
3,324
14,192
13,560
4. BAR TRADING ACCOUNT
From 1 April 2007, the bar trading activity was hived off into a separate trading company, Choppington Social
Welfare Centre Social Club Limited.
The Company traded at a profit this year and therefore is able to make a Gift Aid donation to the charity of
£3,346.09 (2022 £1.787.191-
Furniture & Furniture &
ui
ui
Restricted
General
Buildln
s Bulldin
Restricted
General
5. FIXED ASSETS
Cosl
Al 1 April 2023
Additions in year
At 31 March 2024
735,329
109,609
50,404
7,890
903,232
735.329
109.609
50.404
7,890
903,232
recialion
Al 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
234.401
10,019
30,450
1.583
49,678
145
7,673
217
322,202
11,964
244,420
32.033
49.823
7,890
334,166
Nel Book Value
At 31 March 2024
490.909
77,576
581
569,066
Al 31 March 2023
500.928
79,159
726
217
581,030
2024
2023
TOCKS
Catering stock5
Other stocks
2,556
2,342
4,898
1,968
2,037
4.005
7. DEBTOR
Trade debtors
Balance due from Choppington Social Welfare Centre Social Club Lld
Prepayments
VAT
PAYE
736
8,481
4,362
2,789
6.922
3,168
539
217
13,579
13,635

CHOPPINGTON SOCIAL WELFARE CENTR
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
I MARCH
24
CONTIN
ED
2024
2023
8. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Bardays Bank - Current accoLtnl
- Deposit account
8,319
90.546
13,056
122.252
1.170
Cash in hand
98,865
136,478
9. CREDITORS: Amounts fallin
due wlhin one
ear
Trade creditors
VAT
PAYE
Accruals
498
736
709
4,061
4.187
4,187

Secreta
& Chairs Re
ort to the Trustee's & Mana
For the financial Year 2023124
ement Committee
Come November 18th This Year the Centre Celebrates it's 24 ' Year since we moved from our old Centre
into the new building, we all still have very fond memories of the old Centre and what we achieved over the
years along with all the wonderful people who helped to support it. Our main aim then was to provide an
amenity that peopl¢ loved to come to and enjoy themselves our aim today is no different, it is still the same
nothing has changed at all in that time. We still waiit to be able to offer a very special service to our members
& clients, a service that will keep thein wanttng to come back with confidence, time & time again. The only
thing that has changed is what today's people want us to provide to encourage them to keep coming time &
time again, Dancing is still a popular activity but not as popular as it once was ':Old Time Dancing I mean"
because there are so many different sorts of dance out there encouraging people to become part of them but
not many of them manage to attract the huge numbers that old time dancing did. Having said that one style of
Dance we started in the Old Centre 35yrs ago Known as Country & Western" people then said it was just
anotlier fad & wouldn't last but here we are our Group have just Celebrated 35 yrs of Dance, Music &
Friendship, "Yes" the style of music they dance too has varied over the years anything from C&W to modem
day Pop Music, with Dance choreographers creating dance scripts to suit the music. A very 'Big" special
thanks to the celebration event that the girls organised & delivered.
We have in past reports tried to express how the world chang¢d due to the Pandemic, changed not just
for us here at CSWC but the world in so many very different ways. Closing the Centre until further notice was
the beginning of a very long process to get opened back up again that is still ongoing. E would like to say to
you at this point which is more than 2 years after the last lockdown ended that everything was back to nonnal
but sadly it's not. The main problem is with the fact there are still many members who haven't yet gained the
confidence to get their lif¢ back to normal by coming back to join in with everyone else, it 15 a slow pr￿ess.
Not helped one little bit as there are still signs of Covid hanging round. We have kept some restrictions in
place to help keep or should I say retain the confidence of those users who do come along some that have
other health conditions it is surprising how many still use the Hand Sanitising stations so we're happy to retain
the Cleaning regkme we have in place which is for the safeguarding of all. As also previously stated all we can
do is to keep working at trying to bring those members back to join us.
We are delivering training sessions for some of our clients as the bookings come in, tnore clients are
looking to resume their nomality in offering training sessions for staff with us here in the Centre as they feel
delivering training by zoom or online wasn't delivering tlie same level of Training.
rt was evident the way clients budgets had been restricted as we have been asked to provide estimates for
virtually every trainitig session dates enquiries are made about. It does take quite a bit of time up but we don't
mind that it has to be done because of the way the food prices have been altering at the suppliers & in the
shops,
After speaking with the Editor of the ABC magazine to ask his advice on putting together something to try
and encourage people back to user groups, his advice was that we have already tried that in previous magazine
adverts we have to accept that it was now down to individuals to decide when they have the Confidence to get
back to norn)al life. Until that happens all we can do is the same as we always have to continue to deliver the
best service we can and to work at building the fact we are still here and open for biisiness.
10

Sadly Mr. R. Scott our Choir master has decided to retire mainly due to his failing eyesight making it difficult
to travel to & from his home in Newcastle to the Centre in tlie winter months. He has helped the Choir to find
a replacement choir master, the choir organised a farewell night for him with a siirprise buffet that everyone
including Richard enjoyed. One of the Choir re wrote the words to a song that the choir sang on many
occasions, the words & chorus were about his time as their 'Choir Masterf, I don't think I have ever seen RS
smile or enjoy anything as much as hearing the Choir sing that song. He did however make a threat as he was
leaving that worried quite a few people he said he would call back now & again to make sure everyone was
doing as they were asked.
Over the last few years (since the Pandemic really) there have been many changes taking place with
companies & Organisations that we have to work & cooperate with. Many of these changes being
implemented might be to simplify things with them but to be honest it is making working life difficult for the
Centre, so I've got no doubts if it is causing us problems other people like ourselves are having problems.
Charity Commission in simplifying their fonn so they say in explanation for the need for changes, yet you
need to be an auditor for you to complete or understand some of the questions. Companies House have made
changes that have further implications for us and not thein. Barclays Bank this used to be a half hour job in
our operatiorkal week rÈow we have to put aside 4 hours to do the banking if we are lucky that is. When you try
ring them again we have to be prepared for a 4 hour wait hanging on to speak to someone. Likewise if we
have the need to ring HMRC to speak with them b¢ prepared for 3 to 4 hour wait. All of this extra demand
takes away what we are here to do run a Community Centre to our best ability but find we are the victims of
unreasonable people Èn positions that have lost sight of while chasing the big fish the little fish are being
sacrificed, I can go on & on but whats the point we just have to get on with it.
Over the tftme while I have been connected with the Centre there are a number of people E hav¢ got to know
have decided to call it a day because of the extra demand on the time they had available to do the job, E have
to say I can see why. I have spoken with 3 people trying to get new Trustee's and once they see the
commitment they decline.
Having mentioned earlier that about this time next year we will be approaching the Centre's 25 Birthday
well in recent weeks members have been asking if we are planning anything special to celebrate it. I said Yes
probably on the lines that we did for the l O Birthday, however as we are still some time away we have many
other things we need to work towards before that b¢comes an important issue.
Secretary,...
.S. N. Rice
Chair,..
.,J. E. Young