Rio
Annual Report
2024-2025
## **53rd ANNUAL REPORT 2024 - 2025**
Registered Charity Number SCO 10648
## **Trustees 2024 - 2025**
**Bank Details 2024 - 2025**
Virgin Bank 7-8 High Street Dundee DD1 1SS
**Management Committee**
2024- 2025
Volunteers
## **Independent Examiner**
BK Plus Dundee Nethergate 144 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EB Tel: 01382 227841 The Trustees declare that they have read the Annual Report that follows. Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Date: 26 MAY 2025
## **Contents**
|**1**|**Structure, Governance and Management**|**8**|
|---|---|---|
|**2**|Constitutional Objectives and Activities|8|
|**3**|Achievements and Performance|9|
|**4**|Chairpersons’ Report|10|
|**5**|Holiday Clubs|11|
|**6**|Intergenerational Meals|12|
|**7**|Quaint Thrift Shop|13|
|**8**|Art Classes|14|
|**9**|Events|15|
|**10**|Centre Activities’ Reports|16|
|**11**|What’s On|24|
|**12**|Centre Charges|25|
|**13**|Fundraising Review|26|
|**14**|Plans|28|
|**15**|Financial Review|29|
|**16**|Financial Statements|31|
## **1. Structure, Governance and Management**
The centre is governed by its members who elect a twelve-person management committee at its annual general meeting each year. There are five trustees who hold the Rio property in trust. Details of these arrangements are found in the centre’s constitution which is available for inspection at the centre’s office.
## **2. Constitutional Objectives & Activities**
(a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newport-on-Tay and the local area.
- (b) To establish or to secure the establishment of a community centre.
As agreed through a Service Level Agreement with Fife Council (2024-27) our objectives over this period are:
- To encourage active participation in the running and development of the centre based on the needs and aspirations of people living in Newport and the surrounding area;
- To ensure the centre is run democratically and responsibly by and for the community;
- Provide premises and facilities for the development and running .
- To work in partnership with Fife Council and other agencies towards the aims and objectives of the organisation;
- Participate in a self-evaluation of the SLA requirements over its period;
- Update centre policies and procedures in line with guidance from Fife Council and others where appropriate;
- Participate in Fife Council and other bodies’ training events where appropriate and within available resources;.
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## **3. Achievements & Performance**
In looking through this year’s annual report it is can be seen that the centre’s programme is vibrant and reflects the needs and interests of the local community. The centre continues to deliver a programme that provides support across a wide age range from under 5’s, children and young people to adults and older people.
The centre is actively involved in networking with local organisations from local church organisations to the local trader’s association and community council. Though its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Fife Could and its Plan for Fife the centre provides a variety of opportunities for adults, families and young people that meets their educational and social needs. It also provides a much-needed space for local organisations to deliver their services. The Rio promotes community capacity building and resilience by offering a range of volunteering opportunities for adults, children and young people though such schemes as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Hi5 awards for children and helping in the centre and thrift shop.
The centre has a strong focus on reducing social isolation and poverty by offering free food provision along the lines of a community pantry and through the thrift shop access to affordable goods such as clothes and household items and make referrals to other agencies such as the Big Hoose and Cosy Kingdom.
The centre also accommodates social services such as the Employment Service to hold clinics to support local clients. The lunch club provides food and an opportunity for social engagement for those that are more social isolated.
The last year has a significant investment in the fabric of the building with grant support being provided through Fife Council of £34,442 for a new more energy efficient boiler, a new front door, and internal and external fire doors. These were recommendations made in our Energy Efficiency Certificate Report and should make a difference to the energy efficiency of the building and help to reduce the centre’s energy costs and lower its carbon footprint.
Finally, a massive congratulations to the centre’s chairperso or being awarded an MBE for all her work with the centre and wider community engagement. This is indeed just reward for all hard work and passion in supporting the centre over the last 30 years and recognition of how far the centre has come under her leadership.
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## **4. Chairperson’s Report** _**Super exciting year for myself and the Rio**_
Hi everyone, I still am finding it hard to believe what an amazing year myself and Rio Centre has had. June last year I had a letter from the Cabinet Office informing me I had been nominated for an MBE. I was not allowed to tell anyone for 6 weeks, which was very hard for me! Haha!
Lo and behold the day came in October when I had to go to Windsor Castle where Princess Anne presented me with my MBE, it was a very exciting day for myself, my family, the local community and surrounding areas who support me with all the work we achieve.
In terms of the Rio Centre, grants are always being applied for to help achieve with overall running of the Rio and the maintenance to keep the amazing building going for everyone to enjoy and have a great space to come and book for all the different and diverse things that go on here from cradle to grave there really is something for everyone!
New year and new projects are in the pipeline for 2025-2026. We have an amazing team of staff and volunteers and with the generous help of the community, through hall bookings, fundraising, donations and those who attend our events – your generosity really are the backbone of our success!
To close, I want to give a big heartfelt thank you to staff, management committee and trustees, your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated.
Onwards and upwards to another thrilling year ahead for the Rio Centre and the community.
## _**Chairperson**_
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## **5. Holiday Clubs**
## **Celebrating Our Successful Activity Weeks**
Over the past 12 months the Rio Centre has welcomed lots of children through the doors to take part in the holiday club events and workshops.
We run our holiday club in line with the Fife Council School Holidays, and this gives the children the opportunity to stay active engage, learn and more importantly have fun when they are not in school.
The holiday club ran during the Summer, October and Easter holidays where we catered for many children (roughly 30 children attending each event). The events on offer in the past year included soft play, bouncy castle, archery, loose parts, off the scales, poppy bubbles and many more. In the summer holidays we were also joined by Youth 1[st] who ran sports games for children. We want to thank Youth 1[st] for their contribution to our holiday club events.
After each holiday club event all children receive a ‘goody bag’ which included packed lunches, fruit, toys, books, snack, toothbrushes and toothpaste. These goody bags were made possible through the Rio’s fundraising efforts and the generosity of our volunteers/local businesses and community members.
We love being able to hold these holiday clubs and want to thank everyone for their attendance and contributions.
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## **6. Intergenerational Meals**
## **Let’s do lunch: Free meals for all**
Our regular community meals are still very much going strong. We hold our meals twice monthly and we enjoy welcoming everyone to the Rio Centre to enjoy wholesome good food and of course the entertainment. Our resident entertainer akes the experience even better with his songs
and laughter!
Attendees also enjoy chancing their luck on the regular tombola stall!
We are very very proud of this initiative as we see the importance that events like this hold. The sense of community, socialisation and teamwork is overwhelming and through attendee’s feedback we take note of the improvement in individuals’ social lives and the positive impact on their mental health.
We use regular fundraising to fund our community meals, and we cannot wait to continue serving everyone over the next year. We would like to thank all the volunteers, staff and attendees for your help and support in order to keep our community meals going from strength to strength.
## **7. Quaint Thrift Shop**
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Preloved: Giving items a second chance
Our in-centre thrift shop continues to go from strength to strength.
We sell donated items from the general public and community members at very affordable prices. Clothes, jewellery, gift sets, bedding, books, toys, household items, furniture and ornaments are among our best sellers.
The shop is open between 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday and is run entirely by our dedicated and hard-working volunteers.
The thrift shop is a great social hub for all ages, even the Rainbows doing their community badge dropped in and learned all about recycling, repurposing and what can be achieved and the importance of doing so.
We have loved working with various other charities over the past year including Linlathen Library Project, where we supplied them with new books from our donated stock. We pride ourselves on paying it forward and feel a real sense of community when we can pass our stock on to the local nursing homes and nurseries so they can benefit from the items.
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## **8. Art Classes**
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at the Rio Centre for their ongoing support and assistance with the Rio Adults Art Classes. We have covered many topics over the past year including acrylic and water colour techniques, pastels, ink and charcoal drawing. Subjects have ranged from basic drawing and painting skills to still life, solid form and perspective. Classes are well attended averaging 10/12 attending per class which is a manageable number allowing individual tutoring time. Participants have expressed their enjoyment and sense of social inclusion and progress. Members encourage each other in their efforts and even comment on the class being the highlight of their week, time for just them to relax and have some time out from other concerns. As Tutor, I enjoy taking the class with a bunch of really nice people having fun while learning together in an affordable and relaxed atmosphere. Again, on behalf of participants I thank the Rio team for the enjoyable opportunity the class provides.
## **9. Events**
Over the past year the Rio has been home to many successful events
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## **Poetry event**
It’s been a busy year, encouraging local projects, the main success this past year was setting up a competition with The Rio to encourage poetry to be written about Newport, we had many entries for the competition from all different ages. All the poems had to be about Newport, although we accepted Wormit as well. It was great to read all the poems about Newport and we compiled them all into a book which we sold to make money for the centre, we also held an event in the centre where all the poems were ready out, mainly by the people who wrote them, the afternoon was a great success and we plan a volume 2 in future
## **Flash Sale**
Periodically we hold our flash sale events, this is a brilliant way for us to raise funds for the running of the centre. These events are also a social hub for people to come together, socialise, eat/drink and buy themselves a bargain. The flash sales generate a good amount of income for the centre, and we are very grateful to our volunteers who consistently show up and help us.
## **Easter Disco**
At the end of April, we held a ‘back to school’ disco for primary school aged children to allow them to celebrate Easter and Springtime. We had around 45 children attend the disco. We served popcorn, hotdogs, juice and music and entertainment was provided by We have already booked in our next disco for the summer of 2025. We would like to thank or their continued help and support with not only our disco events but our holiday club activities too.
## **Newport Festival 2024**
Once again the Newport Festival in June last year was a big success for the entire community. As part of the festival we started the day off with breakfast in the Rio Centre, followed by a spirited parade leaving the Rio at 12 noon. We loved the fancy dress theme and all the wonderful colour and noise that we brought to the high street. Thank you to everyone who took part on the day, we are looking forward to the next festival day!
## **10. Centre Activities’ Reports**
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## **Under Fives Group**
The under 5’s toddler group meets in the Rio Community Centre on a Monday and Wednesday between 9.30-12noon. The group is a great place for new parents and/or new families to the area to come and meet others.
The group is frequented by parents, grandparents, childminders and caregivers. All are equally responsible for the successful running of the group. It is a group where is encouraged to ‘muck in’ and help.
The cost per session is £2 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. The cost has stayed the same for the last few years as the group in non-profit making.
Of the £2, £1.50 goes to the Rio and 50pence goes to the group to cover costs of refreshments and to replace any toys.
The group strives to be a welcoming and safe space for children to play and make friends.
The staff at the Rio are very helpful at all times and it’s a great place to find a bargain in the thrift shop.
## _**Member of Under 5’s**_
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## **The Pilates Project**
## **The Pilates Project, Fife at The Rio Community Centre**
The Pilates Project runs two classes per week at The Rio in Newport on Tay. One class on a Monday at 5.50pm and one a Friday at 9.30am. It’s been another great year! Classes have been busy throughout the year and continue to have good numbers.
Facilities at The Rio are brilliant and we are enjoying the new upgrades. The new heating system is welcomed, and the new doors make the place look so much better, particularly the front door. The Rio is always very clean and well maintained.
Staff as usual are very helpful and accommodating and there is always a laugh and a joke to be had!
Really sorry but I struggle to make this remotely interesting each year. I am very happy with how things are going and thank you to everyone at The Rio.
## _**The Pilates Project Fife**_
## **Dog Training**
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It’s been a busy year since our last report with lots of puppies passing through the doors. We run classes in six-week blocks based on the Kennel Club puppy foundation course. Quite a few of the puppies have carried on to our follow-on class where we are working towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bronze award. At the Next Steps class, we are working towards the Silver Award.
These classes are held on Tuesday evening at the following times:
**Puppy** – 7.00 – 7.50pm, **Follow on** – 8.00 – 8.50pm, **Next Steps** – 9.00 – 9.50pm
Our **Thursday** evening class is **competition obedience** based and is for people who are either competing or wanting to have a go at competing at obedience shows.
Times for this class is 7.00 – 9.45pm
April 2023 saw us run an Open Obedience Show for the first time. We had around 200 entries and the day went really well. The show was held under Kennel Club regulations, with six different levels of classes and those that were happiest on the day were the ones that went home with rosettes. We are again joining up with Leven DTC this year to have a weekend of obedience shows on Saturday 13th (Leven) and Sunday 14th (Rio DTC) April. Fingers are crossed for good weather (dry at least!!)
Last year’s show season was very successful for the club with five handlers and dogs winning out of their lowest level class and moving up a level.
At the end of the year, we once again hosted a selection day for the team to represent Scotland at the Inter-regional Obedience Competition at Crufts 2024. We had a successful day there with 3 dogs from the club being selected. They were:
They all enjoyed themselves, had great fun showing what their dogs are capable of and brought home some rosettes to boot!
In December we had our Christmas party. It followed the usual pattern with a
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fancy dress competition for the dogs, musical bumps and a sausage relay race for the dogs. This was followed by the handing out of trophies for those who had done well at shows and those who stood out throughout the year.
I’d like to thank for being my “right hand women” and giving up their time to help me with the classes. Thanks to everyone at the Rio for their help and willingness to help.
If you are interested in following the club activities we have a Facebook page, Rio Dog Training Club.
For any further information please either look at our Facebook page or contact
## **Ju-Jitsu Scotland**
## **WORLD JU-JITSU SCOTLAND**
The Rio Community Centre provides the ideal location to provide services to the community.
The Newport on Tay Ju Jitsu club has been at this location for many years and hopes to be here for many more.
The club is proud to serve the community at this location and to support the Rio centre consequently.
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The Ju Jitsu club is run on a community basis and for the benefit of its members. Through support at the Rio, the club has become one of the most successful martial arts clubs in the area.
We at the club are very proud of our association with the area and the Rio Community centre.
The club recently had five junior members, and two senior members pass their Black Belt examination.
## _**- World Ju Jitsu Scotland**_
## **Educated Dance Programme**
My name is As creator and founder of EA and as Head coach, GTC teacher and tutor, I have drawn on 30 years in Scottish Education and I am aware of the power of physical movement for girls’ well-being, recognition of prior learning and skills for neurodiverse learners and for girls and young women to gain:
- A better understanding of their own unique abilities and skills.
- A boost in confidence which we coach and build
- A clear benchmark of their skills on the SCQF to help plan future pathways
- Giving them accredited leadership qualifications at National 3/4/5 Higher and beyond around their actual interests outside of school system e.g. Dance or Sport;
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- UCAS points – personal statement supports also and benefits the girls at their chosen club where why have a passion and interest to help.
We pride ourselves on taking a unique approach to personal education and want to support as many future female leaders by creating opportunities for young girls to do exactly this from age 9 +yrs.
At the Rio community centre in Newport, we do this through Dance. At the YMCA in Broughty Ferry we do this through all our programmes and proudly we work in partnership. They have successfully sourced funding to ensure local girls can access our programmes and summer schools and achieve the qualifications, therefore removing financial barriers to participating whilst the girls future proof employability potential.
This is all extremely beneficial for the girls, their community club and valuable for wider society as it provides excellent role modelling for younger members of the Rio Community Centre.
> At the Rio we would love to Discuss how we could Get it Right for Girls ® through potential partnership with them as a Fife base. We already work in Angus and Dundee. Having identified a girl as a potential leader coach/ instructor we wrap around them with everything the Empowerment Academy has to offer whilst removing any barriers and ensuring she succeeds.
We have been hiring the Rio Community Centre for 8 years and have always found the staff to be super friendly and supportive. Thursday is our EA base at the Rio and a (Caretaker) is just awesome in that she supports and upholds our safety regards with the children. With clear communication of who is in the building and key related issues. She is an ally keeping us all right.
## **Classes Run**
**When:** Thursday’s **Where:** Rio Community Centre **Time:** 4-30-5:30pm £8.50 per class. Bookable on Class for kids.
SPRING Term EA Dance @ RIO Thursday 3rd April - 26th June (Thu 3rd Apr 2025 - Thu 26th Jun 2025) | Empowerment Academy for Girls | Powered by ClassForKids
To secure a place at any of our classes i.e. an Informal to chat about how we can help to get it right for your girls
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_**GTC teacher and tutor**_
## **Little Beehive Nursery, Newport**
Little Beehive Nursery uses the Rio Hall each week for our community play and gym sessions, which are always a highlight for the children!
The Rio is an excellent space for our children to develop and flourish - it offers fantastic opportunities for them to explore movement and build confidence in a playful, energetic environment, while also granting them the freedom to choose their physical activities.
We look forward to strengthening our partnerships with the Rio, becoming more engaged in events in the future and collaborating with the wonderful Rio team to provide the best learning experiences for our children.
_**Lead Practitioner**_
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11. What's On at The Rio 2025
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## **12. Centre Charges Membership (flat rate all ages) £4.00**
|**Admission Fees**|**Members**|**Non-members**|
|---|---|---|
|Adult Classes|£3.00|£4.00|
|Holiday Clubs|£2.00|£3.00|
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|**Hire of Premises**|||
|Margaret Crichton Hall|£15.00 per hour|£18.00 per hour|
|Kitchen|£5.00 per hire|£5.00 per hire|
|Meeting/Conference
Room|£12.00 per hour|£15 per hour|
|The IT Hub|Free|£1.00 per day|
|Hire of tables (out with
the centre, free to
sheltered housing/
residential homes)|£3.00 per table|£3.00 per table|
||||
|**Offce Services-**
**photocopying/printing**|||
|Single side|15p per copy|15p per copy|
|Double sided|30p per copy|30p per copy|
||||
|**Commercial Rates for**
**Main Hall**|Discretionary
ranging from £25 to
£35 per hour
depending on
requirements|Discretionary ranging
from £25 to £35 per
hour depending on
requirements|
||||
|**Refreshments Tea/**
**Coffee**|Free on request|Free on request|
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## **13. Fundraising Review**
## **Fundraising at the Heart of Our Community**
As we all know, the lifeblood of the Rio Centre lies in our dedicated fundraising activities. The Thrift Shop, Marketplace, and our very important flash sales are the mainstay of our efforts. These initiatives brought in over £38,000 over the year, a significant contribution to our overall income, allowing us to sustain our vibrant community hub.
In addition to these core activities, we also host a tombola at various events, adding a fun and engaging way to support the Centre. Looking ahead, we are excited about the possibility of organizing more bingos and fairs in the coming year, which we hope will further boost our fundraising efforts.
Donations also play a crucial role in our financial stability. The generous contributions from our community members help fund the diverse array of activities we offer throughout the year. These donations ensure that we can continue to provide valuable services and a welcoming space for everyone.
On top of these efforts, I am continually applying for a range of grants to help us stay on top of our financial needs. Securing these grants is essential for maintaining and expanding our programmes and facilities.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our volunteers. Your dedication and hard work make the Rio Centre a dynamic and pleasant place to be and work. Without your support, none of this would be possible.
Together, we are making a difference in our community. Let's continue to build on our successes and look forward to an exciting year ahead!
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## **Grants**
## **Ongoing Grant Applications**
At the heart of our efforts is a dynamic and varied programme designed to support individuals with their mental health and well-being. To sustain and grow these vital services, we actively apply for grants. Our dedicated team tirelessly reviews and applies for numerous grants throughout the year. This relentless pursuit ensures that we can continue to offer a wide range of activities and resources to those in need.
## **Community Donations: A Pillar of Support**
We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations of £5,176 we received from community members. Whether large or small, each contribution is deeply appreciated and vital to our operations. These donations not only provide essential financial support but also make us feel valued and recognized by the community we serve. Your contributions empower us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.
## **Special Thanks to Fife Council**
We extend a special thank you to Fife Council for their recent grant awards for the new boiler and doors of £34,432. This funding is instrumental in allowing us to deliver our programme of events, which are designed to foster community spirit and improve mental health outcomes. Our collaboration with Fife Council, under our service level agreement, ensures that we make the most effective use of the funds provided, maximizing the benefits for our community.
## **Looking Ahead**
As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing our work with your support. Together, we can create a healthier, more supportive community for everyone. Thank you for standing with us, and for your generosity and trust.
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## **14. Plans**
In looking over last year’s achievements and performance, and looking ahead to 2025/26 in line with its aims and objectives, the Rio would like to specifically:
1. Continue to develop the Centre’s programme through its Service Level Agreement focussing on the development of youth work provision for the 12+ age group, and adult education provision; and to look at the area of wellbeing and mental health issues across all age ranges.
2. Continue efforts with fundraising and income generation activities with scheduled events throughout the year, and particularly through the Rio Thrift Shop.
3. Continue within the Rio’s constitutional aims and objectives to promote and provide resources for community use.
4. Continue further with the improvement of the efficiency and amenity of the building with a programme of building development and maintenance.
5. Drawing from user feedback, such as surveys and social media, further develop and improve the centre’s programme of activities.
We are looking forward to continuing to serve the local community and make upgrades to the centre so that it can be enjoyed even more by all. We plan on increasing our community meal services to allow more people to enjoy them.
We are particularly excited about our upcoming ‘Unity in Diversity’ week in June, where we are going to spend time celebrating the diverse culture that we live in. We hope everyone will join us in celebrating and further information will follow.
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## **15. Financial Review**
## **Treasurer’s Report**
In looking at the independently examined accounts for this year the following is a summary of key movement and development from a financial perspective with respect to the financial health of the centre.
As can be seen from the Statement of Financial Activities total income has increased from £86,892 to £115,320 with overall expenditure up from £99,149 to £106,700 which has resulted in a surplus of £8,620 for the year. This is a significant improvement from the previous period’s deficit of £12,257.
In breaking income down further, in the Notes to the Accounts, grant income overall was £53,648 and is 46% of overall income. As well as our recurring grant of £19,216 we are grateful to Fife Council for capital grants totalling £34,432 for the installation of a new more energy efficient boiler and the radiator thermostats, a new front door, and interior and exterior fire doors. Other significant income generation activities over the year have been the Thrift Shop sustaining an income of £23,796 which is marginally above last year’s figure.
Other fundraising activities through Jumble Sales and Facebook Marketplace has brought in £14,677 which is up from £12,687 last year.
Income through lets, membership, admissions, and office services were £17,560 which is an increase from £13,105 last year. This is an indication that the centre is being used more as is evident in the increase in the number of Lets and Admissions.
Income from donations was £5,176 and a big thank you to all our donors.
On the expenditure side our highest cost is staffing with wages at £42,836 marginally up from £41,232 last year. Over the next financial year from April 2025, we will see an increase in the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions and subsequent increases in pension contributions which will have an impact on our wage costs.
Services costs (including heating and lighting) as reported last year were a staggering £40,067 because of the increase in energy prices due to the energy crisis. This year, thanks to our new energy contracts and a levelling
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off in prices, energy costs were £15,022 a reduction of £25,045 in this area of expenditure.
Repairs and maintenance costs have increased because of the installation of the new boiler and thermostats and the replacement exterior and interior doors so have gone from £2,315 to £31,064 for this year. As previously stated we were awarded grants to cover these costs.
The cost of running the centre programme and activities was £8,053 which is marginally up from £7,136 the previous year.
With respect to the Balance Sheet the building is currently worth £60,473 and with stock, bank accounts, cash in hand and prepayments at year end being £108,002, less creditors of £3,150, our net worth was £165,325 which is an increase of £8,620 from the last year.
In summary over the last financial year the centre has managed to sustain its income generation efforts and secured funding to improve the general amenity of the building and make it more energy efficient in line with the recommendations made in its Energy Efficiency Certificate Report. Over the longer term this should help reduce the centre’s energy costs and make the building more sustainable.
_**Treasurer Rio Community Centre**_
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## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE**
## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
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**RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
|||||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
||**Notes**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income and endowments from**|2|||||
|Donations and Legacies:||||||
|Grants||19,216|-|19,216|18,656|
|Fife Council Grant||-|34,432|34,432|-|
|Donations||5,176|-|5,176|17,997|
|Charitable activities:||||||
|Fundraising||38,473|-|38,473|36,331|
|Operation of community centre||17,560|-|17,560|13,105|
|Investment Income:||||||
|Interest receivable|5|463|-|463|803|
|||______|______|______|______|
|Total incoming resources||80,888|34,432|115,320|86,892|
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|**Resources Expended**|3|||||
|Raising Funds||-|-|-|-|
|Charitable Activities:||||||
|Cost of operation of Community centre||69,322|29,381|98,703|92,991|
|Managing and administering the charity||5,757|2,240|7,997|6,158|
|||______|______|______|______|
|Total resources expended||75,079|31,621|106,700|99,149|
|||______|______|______|______|
|Net incoming/(outgoing) resources||5,809|2,811|8,620|(12,257)|
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|Total funds brought forward|94,354|62,351|156,705|168,962|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||______|______|______|______|
|Total funds carried forward|100,163|65,162|165,325|156,705|
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## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2024**
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
||**Notes**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income and endowments from**|2|||||
|Donations and Legacies:||||||
|Grants||18,656|-|18,656|22,088|
|Donations||17,997|-|17,997|6,745|
|Charitable activities:||||||
|Fundraising||36,331|-|36,331|42,210|
|Operation of community centre||13,105|-|13,105|15,738|
|Investment Income:||||||
|Interest receivable|5|803|-|803|337|
|||______|______|______|______|
|Total incoming resources||86,892|-|86,892|87,118|
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|**Resources Expended**|3|||||
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|Raising Funds|-|-|-|-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Charitable Activities:|||||
|Cost of operation of Community centre|
92,991|-|92,991|67,992|
|Managing and administering the charity|3,854|2,304|6,158|4,877|
||______|______|______|______|
|Total resources expended|96,845|2,304|99,149|80,669|
||______|______|______|______|
|Net incoming/(outgoing) resources|(9,953)|(2,304)|(12,257)|6,449|
|Total funds brought forward|104,307|64,655|168,962|162,513|
||______|______|______|______|
|Total funds carried forward|94,354|62,351|156,705|168,962|
||======|======|======|======|
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## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
||||||**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Notes**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Fixed Assets**||||||
|Tangible Assets|4|||60,473|62,713|
|**Current Assets**||||||
|Stock - offce||227|||623|
|- cleaning||98|||468|
|||___||||
||||325||1,091|
|Cash|||1,579||222|
|Bank|||105,739||95,969|
|Debtors|||-||1,423|
|Prepayment|||359||650|
||||______||______|
||||108,002||99,355|
|**Current Liabilities**||||||
|Creditors|||(3,150)||(5,363)|
||||______||_______|
|Net current assets||||104,852|93,992|
|||||_______|_______|
|**Total Net Assets**||||165,325|156,705|
|||||======|======|
|**Funds**||||||
Restricted
7 65,162 62,351
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Unreslricled
1(M),163
94,354
165,325
156,705
Approved by the Trustees
and signed on their behalf by:
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
(a)
The accounts are prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon and In accordance wlth
Accountlng and Reporting by Charlties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charltles preparlng thelr accounts In accordance wlth Ihe Flnanclal Reportlng Starard
appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS102), the Charltles and Trustee
Investment (Scotland) Act 2(M)5 and Ihe Charltles Accounts (Scotland) Regulatlons 2006 (as
amended).
(b)
Resources expended
Expendlture Is Included on an accwal's basls.
(c)
Tangible flxed assets and depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cosl18ss depreciatlon. Depreclation Is provlded at rates
calculated to write off Ihe cost less estimated residual value of each assei over its expecled
useful life, as follows:
Community centre
Equipment
20k straight line
20Qk reducing balance
(d)
Fund accounting
Details of the nature arKI purpose of each fund is set out in Note 7.
Ra8trlcted
Unrn8trlclod Unrn8trfct•d
2025
2025
2024
Income
Donations and Legacies:
Granls
19,216
18,656
Donations
Fife Council Grants
5,176
17.997
34,432
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|Charitable Activities:
Fundraising
Thrift Shop
Other
23,796
14,677
Operation of community centre:
Lets
-
11,135
Membership
-
186
Admissions
-
5,996
Offce
-
243
_____||
|---|---|
||23,644
12,687|
|||
||8,693
51
4,261
100|
||_____
13,105
______
86,089|
|17,560
______
______
C/Fwd
34,432
80,425||
## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
||**2024**
**£**
86,089|
|---|---|
|||
|B/Fwd
34,432
80,425||
|||
|||
|Interest receivable
-
463
______
______
Total income
34,432
80,888
=====
=====|803
______
86,892
=====|
|||
|**Restricted**
**Unrestricted**
**£**
**£**||
|||
|3.
**Expenditure**||
|||
|Cost of operation of community centre:
Wages
42,836||
||41,232|
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|Repairs and maintenance
29,381
1,683
Insurance
1,728
Services (Phone, broadband, rates &
)
15,022
Activities
8,053
______|2,315
2,241
40,067
7,136|
|---|---|
||______
92,991|
|69,322||
|||
|||
|Managing and administering the charity:
Offce
750
Cleaning
1,453
Licence fees
1,192
Hospitality
-
Depreciation
2,240
Miscellaneous
2,362
______||
||1,304
848
695
86
2,304
921
______
3,854
______
96,845
======|
|5,757
______
______
Total expenditure
31,621
75,079
======
======||
## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
|4.|**Fixed Assets**|**Community**|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Centre**|**Equipment**|**Total**|
||**Cost**|**£**|||
||At 1stApril 2024|99,082|4,248|103,330|
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||Addition|-|-|-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||______|_____|______|
||At 31stMarch 2025|99,082|4,248|103,330|
|||=====|====|=====|
||**Depreciation**||||
||At 1stApril 2024|37,658|2,959|40,617|
||Charge for the year|1,982|258|2,240|
|||______|_____|______|
||At 31stMarch 2025|39,640|3,217|42,857|
|||=====|=====|=====|
||**Net book value**||||
||At 31stMarch 2025|59,442|1,031|60,473|
|||=====|====|=====|
||At 31stMarch 2024|61,424|1,289|62,713|
|||=====|====|=====|
|5.|**Investment Income**||**2025**|**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|
||Bank Interest||463|803|
||||===|===|
## 6. **Trustees remuneration**
The trustees received no remuneration and were not reimbursed for any of their expenses in the year.
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## **RIO COMMUNITY CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025**
## 7. **Funds**
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects. Restricted funds are funds which have been given for particular purposes and projects. The restricted fund must be used to improve the community centre. In November 2024 the Community Centre received funds from Fife Council to replace the boiler and fire doors. Part of this work has been completed.
The restricted funds analysis is as follows:
Current Year Movement in Funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at 1 April 2024 Resources Expended 31 March 2025 Community Centre 62,351 - 2,240 60,111 Boiler & Fire Doors Fund - 34,432 29,381 5,051 _____ _____ _____ _____ 62,351 34,432 31,621 65,162 ==== ==== ==== === Previous Year Movement in Funds Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at 1 April 2023 Resources Expended 31 March 2024 Community Centre 64,655 - 2,304 62,351 _____ _____ _____ _____ 64,655 - 2,304 62,351 ==== ==== ==== ===
## 8. **Annual Report**
The financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report.
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## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Rio Community Centre**
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 which are set out on pages 1 to 7.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(a) to (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is our responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's statement**
Our examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention
1. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met, or
2. to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
BK Plus Certified Chartered Accountants., 144 Nethergate, DUNDEE DD1 4EB
Date: **22 MAY 2025**
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