Charity registration number 1180765 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 11007958
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr B L Coope
Ms G King
Ms CF Eccleston
Ms N Ellis
Mrs JL Gardner
Charity number (England and Wales)
1180765
Company number
11007958
Principal address
The Hub @ South Shore
120 Highfield Road
Blackpool
FY4 2JF
Registered office
20 Heron Way
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 8FB
Independent examiner
David Evans FCA
Bishops
1 Croft Court, Plumpton Close
Whitehills Business Park
Blackpool
FY4 5PR
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 3
Independent examiner's report
4
Statement of financial activities
5
Balance sheet
6
Notes to the financial statements
7 - 13
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to further or benefit the residents of the Fylde Coast, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions.The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to associate together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation. The objective is to improve the conditions or life for the residents. In order to achieve these aims the trustees have established a community centre to enable community activities to take place in a safe and secure environment. They also run a Friends group in the local park and have taken a lease of an allotment that they intend to make available to all members of the community. There has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

The charity is grateful for the support of the volunteers without whom the charity would be unable to function effectively.

Achievements and performance

2024–25 has been a record-breaking year for us, with over 21,500 visits to our wide range of classes and activities — the highest footfall we have ever recorded. We now offer a diverse weekly programme catering to all ages, including arts and crafts, games sessions, lunch clubs, computer classes, and a gardening group for older adults. For younger families, we run a toddler group and a popular Family Night, creating welcoming spaces for connection and shared experiences. Feedback from attendees regularly highlights the vital role we play in the local community. Many describe The Hub as a lifeline — a warm, welcoming place to make new friends, share a chat, and enjoy a laugh. The Hub now serves lunch three times a week, and this continues to be extremely well-attended and appreciated by our visitors.

Our commitment to community extends beyond The Hub. We continue to run the Friends Group at Highfield Park, and we were proud to be awarded a Green Flag Award in the summer of 2024 — one of only two parks in Blackpool to receive this prestigious recognition.

This year also marked a new chapter as we took on the lease for an allotment adjacent to the park, which is being transformed into a community garden. We are excited to officially open this new space in summer 2025, providing further opportunities for people of all ages to come together, grow, and thrive.

The cost of living crisis continues to affect many of the families we support, with numerous households still struggling to stay afloat. At the heart of our work is the belief that employment is a key pathway out of poverty. With this in mind, we launched a new initiative in September called “All About You”, in partnership with Blackpool & Fylde College. This free programme was designed to help participants identify their skills, build confidence, and overcome barriers such as anxiety. The impact has been remarkable: across our first four cohorts, we’ve seen an impressive 86% success rate. Many of the participating mums are now volunteering, employed, or enrolled in full-time education. Thanks to the continued support of our funders, we are delighted to be able to extend and develop this life-changing programme in the coming year.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Financial review

The Centre has continued to be a vibrant hub of activity throughout the year, with a consistently high level of engagement across all our services. In response to increasing demand, we were pleased to recruit an additional member of staff in 2024, whose role focuses on supporting families and addressing issues related to the ongoing cost of living crisis.

As of the end of the financial year, the charity holds net reserves of £108,656 with £109,377 held as cash at the bank. These reserves are made up of income generated through our classes and activities, as well as generous support from a range of grant funders.

The net reserves comprise £47,811 in restricted funds and £60,845 in unrestricted funds.

It remains the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds not designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between six and twelve month’s expenditure. The trustees believe this reserve level provides sufficient flexibility to safeguard the charity's operations in the event of a significant reduction in funding, allowing time to seek alternative income sources. We are pleased to report that this reserve level has been successfully maintained throughout the year. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Our principal source of funding during the year was The Tudor Trust, whose support enabled the recruitment of a Centre Manager and contributed to core operational costs. Blackpool Council also provided vital funding to support families facing financial hardship and enabled us to deliver our successful ‘All About You’ programme.

We are also grateful for the support of:

In addition, The Friends of Highfield Park continued to benefit from donations from Beaverbrooks, helping us maintain and enhance this valuable community space.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Planning for the future

The trustees are looking to maintain and grow the activities available at the centre and to help families to equip themselves to combat the cost of living in the future.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr B L Coope
Ms G King
Ms CF Eccleston
Ms N Ellis
Mrs JL Gardner

Trustees are recruited from members of the local community with particular skills in the aims and objectives of the charity.

 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees act as a management committee and meet on a regular basis to determine the policy and direction of the organisation.

New trustees are encouraged to get to know the organisation and are mentored by existing trustees.

 

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Ms G King
Trustee
Dated: 3 June 2025
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of South Shore Community Partnership Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I 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 financial statements to be reached.

David Evans FCA
Bishops
1 Croft Court, Plumpton Close
Whitehills Business Park
Blackpool
FY4 5PR
4 June 2025
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
4,778
108,915
113,693
2,600
118,504
121,104
Charitable activities
3
33,864
-
33,864
33,045
-
33,045
Total income
38,642
108,915
147,557
35,645
118,504
154,149
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
32,554
98,061
130,615
24,074
83,092
107,166
Total expenditure
32,554
98,061
130,615
24,074
83,092
107,166
Net income
6,088
10,854
16,942
11,571
35,412
46,983
Transfers between funds
13,072
(13,072)
-
9,650
(9,650)
-
Net movement in funds
19,160
(2,218)
16,942
21,221
25,762
46,983
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
41,685
50,029
91,714
20,464
24,267
44,731
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
60,845
47,811
108,656
41,685
50,029
91,714

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
109,376
93,689
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
(720)
(1,975)
Net current assets
108,656
91,714
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
10
47,811
50,029
Unrestricted funds
11
60,845
41,685
108,656
91,714

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 3 June 2025
Mr B L Coope
Ms G King
Trustee
Trustee
Company registration number 11007958 (England and Wales)
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

South Shore Community Partnership Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 20 Heron Way, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8FB.

 

 

The principal address is

 

The Old Library Community Centre

120 Highfield Road

Blackpool

FY4 2JF

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

 

Expenditure is classified by category.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.6
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
4,778
-
4,778
2,600
-
2,600
Grants
-
108,915
108,915
-
118,504
118,504
4,778
108,915
113,693
2,600
118,504
121,104
Donations and gifts
Other
4,778
-
4,778
2,600
-
2,600
4,778
-
4,778
2,600
-
2,600
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
(Continued)
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Grants
Awards for All
-
-
-
-
8,545
8,545
The Society of the Holy Child Jesus
-
13,060
13,060
-
-
-
Blackpool Borough Council
-
23,828
23,828
-
57,215
57,215
Tudor Trust
-
30,000
30,000
-
30,000
30,000
Squires Gate Councillors
-
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
The Halsall Foundation
-
30,000
30,000
-
15,000
15,000
Arnold Clark
-
1,500
1,500
-
-
-
The Payback Trust
-
8,000
8,000
-
6,000
6,000
The Asda Foundation
-
787
787
-
-
-
The Friends of Highfield Park
-
740
740
-
840
840
Other
-
-
-
-
904
904
-
108,915
108,915
-
118,504
118,504
3
Income from charitable activities
Classes
Room hire and fund raising
Total
Classes
Room hire and fund raising
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Ancillary trading income
25,549
8,315
33,864
22,042
11,003
33,045
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
25,549
8,315
33,864
22,042
11,003
33,045
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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4
Charitable activities

Centre costs

 

Centre costs

 

2025
2024
£
£
Staff costs
56,852
33,821

Insurance

1,678
1,137

Broadband and internet costs

1,418
1,144

Utility costs

4,273
9,270

Office costs

3,305
1,524

Sundries

12,509
4,550

Centre - Repairs and refurb

4,756
5,248

Centre - Cleaning

5,303
4,755

Centre - Repairs and refurbishment

7,257
13,188

Centre - Council costs

609
1,365

Event expenses

2,476
3,683

Class expenses

10,145
11,199

Baby Bank

2,756
2,917

Bank charges

529
558

Cost of living support payments

15,470
12,027
129,336
106,386
Share of governance costs - Legal, Independent Examination and Regulatory Fees)
1,279
780
130,615
107,166
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
32,554
24,074
Restricted funds
98,061
83,092
130,615
107,166
5
Description of charitable activities

The charity operates a community centre and therefore all costs incurred are in relation to the operation of the community centre.

6
Trustees

With the exception of the payment of a salary as centre manager to the spouse of a trustee and the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses to trustees, none of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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7
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
3
2
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
56,852
33,821
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

8
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
720
1,975
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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10
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Awards for All
162
-
(215)
53
-
Squires Gate Councillors
673
1,000
(427)
(406)
840
The Halsall Foundation
7,325
30,000
(14,500)
-
22,825
Arnold Clark
-
1,500
-
-
1,500
The Payback Trust
-
6,000
(5,845)
-
155
The Friends of Highfield Park
4,285
740
(907)
(70)
4,048
Blackpool Borough Council
29,454
23,828
(36,858)
(11,516)
4,908
The Tudor Trust
8,130
30,000
(31,909)
242
6,463
Asda Foundation
-
787
(910)
123
-
The Payback Trust
-
2,000
(2,018)
18
-
The Society of the Holy Child Jesus
-
13,060
(4,472)
(1,516)
7,072
50,029
108,915
(98,061)
(13,072)
47,811
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Awards for All
-
8,545
(8,383)
-
162
Squires Gate Councillors - Babies & Buddies
2,000
-
(189)
(1,138)
673
The Halsall Foundation
2,089
15,000
(9,999)
235
7,325
Arnold Clark
83
-
(101)
18
-
The Payback Trust
578
6,000
(6,634)
56
-
The Friends of Highfield Park
7,554
840
(4,496)
387
4,285
Blackpool Borough Council
2,494
57,215
(20,968)
(9,287)
29,454
The Tudor Trust
9,469
30,000
(31,351)
12
8,130
Asda Foundation
-
904
(971)
67
-
24,267
118,504
(83,092)
(9,650)
50,029
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP LTD
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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11
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
41,685
38,642
(32,554)
13,072
60,845
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
20,464
35,645
(24,074)
9,650
41,685
12
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Current assets/(liabilities)
60,845
47,811
108,656
60,845
47,811
108,656
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities)
41,685
50,029
91,714
41,685
50,029
91,714
13
Related party transactions

Other than as disclosed elsewhere there were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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