NUNSMOOR CENTRE TRUST

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
07928591 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2023

End date: 31 March 2024

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

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Directors' report period ended 31 March 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2024

Principal activities of the company

Nunsmoor Centre Trust Annual Report The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2024, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) Objectives and Activities The objectives are ‘to promote the benefit of children, young people and families by advancing education, protecting and preserving health and relieving the effects of poverty and providing facilities for the recreation and leisure-time occupation by promoting, supporting and improving the Nunsmoor Centre.’ The Trust's Parent and Toddler Group is a vital resource for families in the community, especially after the reduction of Sure Start services in the city. This facility operates with the Toy Library, which was expanded this year to loan toys and equipment for under-5s to parents and carers. These groups continue to thrive, fostering friendships and support among parents while benefiting their children's development. We often direct parents to additional supportive services. The Trust have a stock of sensory equipment, which can be borrowed by staff from other agencies supporting families who have a child with additional needs or disabilities. The Trust can also loan this equipment to families and carers where appropriate. This provision encourages local families to take home and try out toys that they would not ordinarily have access to and it encourages play and builds relationships between parents and children. The Sensory room has been incredibly popular and some new equipment has been added. All families living in Newcastle can book this amazing facility free of charge. The Trust has continued to work in partnership with students from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (N.E.S.T.) to provide a session for older young people to learn Circus skills. This opportunity builds friendships, whilst the young people gain new skills including team work and learning new motor skills. It helps the young people to feel an inclusive part of the community whilst having fun. Work has continued by the Trust to enhance community events – adding to the resources available to local families from diverse cultural backgrounds. We continue to work with families from over thirty different cultural backgrounds. We work in partnership with other local organisations to provide the best possible provision for our Centre users. We hosted our annual community diversity celebration event in July 2023 which brought many organisations and members of the community together. It was a wonderful celebration of different cultures through arts and crafts, music, dance and food. The Trust has extended the contract to facilitate the Access Fund for Newcastle City Council. These awards enable children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to participate in community activities. Our ongoing involvement in this initiative has increased the inclusivity of the Centre's clientele by local residents with diverse needs and familiarising them with the Centre's offerings. We have offered additional support to families, children, and young people to assist them in participating in activities and addressing their challenges and difficulties. We obtained funding through the Community Foundation to be able to run Saturday and Sunday Play sessions. The sessions were hugely popular and well received by the community. Children and young people have grown their own vegetables which they have then been able to cook and eat. They have worked together in teams to plan activities and produce musical instruments from junk. They have shared tasks and supported each other. Families have shared experiences and information and new friendships have been formed. We were able to provide a Winter Festival at the end of 2023 with the community coming together on a cold wintery day. A large outdoor Christmas tree was arranged, and we hosted a 'switching on of the Christmas lights ceremony' which was well-received by the community. The event featured seasonal music, wreath-making activities and crafts. Santa's grotto was particularly successful. Achievements and Performance To achieve our aims and objectives the Trustees have successfully provided: A Parent and Toddler Group A Toy Library Summer Weekend Play Project Facilitation of the Access Fund to support disabled young people and their families The Sensory Room Seasonal events and activities Summer of Fun project Children and Young Persons’ Disco Women’s Fitness Group The Trust has several key holders for the centre. This enables us to provide more ‘out of hours’ activities during the evenings and weekends. We are able to support other organisations and groups to make use of the centre for their activities and meetings. Many of our activities are achieved through partnership working with other organisations; this ensures that we provide the best possible range of activities for the community that we serve. Plans for Future Periods The Trustees future planning has been built on through continued consultation and review with our clientele. Our concern continues to focus on ensuring that the centre remains a community facility in the future. We have been seeking funds to continue the work we are already undertaking and to look at what we can practically develop in response to identified local need. The Trustees have resolved to close the charity within the next 12 months due to insufficient capacity on the board to manage the program of activities at the centre following unsuccessful attempts to secure funding for a paid management position.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Alyson Hampshire
Brian Graham
Ann Byers
Shamin Jamil
Bridget Stratford
Marielle Crosse
Joanne Kingsland
Theresa Ball


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2023 to 13 November 2023

Ray Rooney


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 April 2023 to 11 September 2023

Hayder Qureshi
Bradley Channer


The director shown below has held office during the period of
11 September 2023 to 31 March 2024

Nasreen Rashid


Secretary Theresa Ball

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 March 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Theresa Ball
Status: Secretary

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 956 1,543
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 956 1,543
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors:   0 0
Cash at bank and in hand: 14,786 37,256
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 14,786 37,256
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 4 ( 732 ) ( 2,041 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 14,054 35,215
Total assets less current liabilities: 15,010 36,758
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 15,010 36,758
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 15,010 36,758
Total members' funds: 15,010 36,758

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 24 March 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Theresa Ball
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2023 776 1,573 2,349
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2024 776 1,573 2,349
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023 259 547 806
Charge for year 194 393 587
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2024 453 940 1,393
Net book value
At 31 March 2024 323 633 956
At 31 March 2023 517 1,026 1,543

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 732 1,788
Other creditors 253
Total 732 2,041