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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 5772054
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1118157
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For the Year Ending
31 March 2026
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2026
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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account)
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Statement of Financial Position
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Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year Ended 31 March 2026
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 .
Activity Programme
Services in the Centre, on the Woodhouse Close Estate and in the wider Bishop Auckland area continue to be delivered by qualified and committed staff employed by Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited . The delivery team have continued to develop and deliver a full range of activities for children, young people and adults.
Our regular weekly activities have included:
- Parent and Toddler group meet each Monday morning. The group provides a space for local parents and carers to meet other parents to develop support networks, and for preschool age children to enjoy play based activities in a safe, informal, and friendly space, and help to support children's transition to nursery or reception class.
- Mancave group meet weekly. This session helps local people to combat loneliness and isolation, helps to improve mental health by providing companionship and peer support, and the opportunity to engage in sports, social activities and create a peer support network This session also offers a free warm meal.
- Adult Support group meets weekly. This session helps local people to combat loneliness and isolation and helps to improve mental health by providing companionship and peer support, and the opportunity to engage in social activities and create a peer support network This session also offers a free warm meal.
- After School Club for under 8 years continued to meet weekly and is as popular as ever. They are play focused sessions for children aged 4 - 8 years, with activities that typically include arts and crafts, games, and physical activity, and all children receive a healthy snack and a drink.
- Junior Clubs for children and young people aged 7 -11 years. This is a safe space for young people to socialise, meet up with their friends, make new friends, learn new skills, and have new and positive experiences. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, cooking/baking, issue-based work, discussions, trips, visits etc.
- Senior Youth Clubs for children and young people aged 8 -18 years. This is a safe space for young people to socialise, meet up with their friends, make new friends, learn new skills, and have new and positive experiences. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, cooking/baking, issue-based work, discussions, trips, visits etc.
- Youth Club Projects is a session for young people aged 10 years plus who want to engage in issue-based youth projects.
- Multi Sports runs weekly for children aged 8 years plus. This session improves the physical fitness, coordination and teamwork skills of children and young people.
- Football training for young people aged 8 years plus, these sessions were delivered in partnership with Thrive.
- Girl's Football - Weekly sessions for girls aged 8 to 14 years, providing a space for girls to learn and enjoy football without feeling intimidated by the boys.
- Music Lessons - 2 sessions a week, one session for age 6 - 10 years and the other 10 years plus, delivered by a qualified music teacher.
- Toddler/preschool football - for toddlers and preschool aged children to engage in physical activity, improve their gross motor skills, and socialize with other pre school age children. This session also helped parents, grandparents and carers to socialize with other parents and build a support
network.
In addition to the weekly programme we have delivered projects including:
- School Holiday programmes. We have delivered a range of activities for local people, children, young people and families during all the school holidays, these have included:
a. Family fun days, discos, magic shows, messy play, teddy bears picnic, beach parties, arts and crafts, family games
b. Community trips and days out to the South Shields, Beamish museum and Hall Hill Farm, rock pooling.
c. For children and young people, they include sport and physical activity and team games, arts and crafts, cooking, parties, trips out, bowling, trampoline parks, kayaking, canoeing, dragon boat racing, rock pooling, an activity day at TCR and Weardale Outdoor Activity Centre.
- Winter Wonderland - Following the success of our two previous Winter Wonderlands in 2023 and 2024, we decided to deliver another in December 2025. For a week the whole building was transformed into a magical Christmas themes Wonderland, and all sessions were fully booked all week by local schools, nurseries, our toddler group and youth projects, who enjoyed a free festive experience.
- The Winter Blues - supporting local families in January, a difficult month financially and emotionally, by delivering free family activities and a warm nutritious meal at a time when budgets are tight after Christmas, we believe we have helped to prevent loneliness and hunger.
Quotes from service users
The Adult group is very important for myself and others as it helps us all socialise and understand our wellbeing, my mental health has improved through coming to this group and this group has helped me overcome a lot of the struggles I was facing in everyday life.
I really like being a part of the mancave group, it is a wonderful opportunity to get to know new people and I also get to have fun by playing darts and pool.
I really like coming to the different sessions, the sessions are fun and gives me something to do.
I like to come to sessions because I get a chance to meet my friends, I am not allowed to play outside in the streets at home.
Coming to the youth club is my safe space, the place where I can be myself and not worry about what others think.
Thank you so much for taking care of our children, they loved it ladies you rock.
Perfect weather and happy kids. Thank you all so much for today
Enjoy the friendly chats and meeting new people.
Nice to fit in with the group on a weekly basis.
Centre Numbers
The data below represents the attendance figures to centre activities, to compare pre and post COVID Pandemic statistics.
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The above figures do not include the numbers from the Crisis Intervention Project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) , run in partnership with Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre.
Whilst the attendance figures have not yet returned to pre-pandemic level. The numbers are on the increase post COVID, as is our unrestricted income due to the external usage of the centre. Use of Hayley's Room has increased through a growing number of training courses, plus regular bookings of the sports hall by the table tennis group. Jon Kelly continues to co-ordinate the external bookings and he has been ably supported by colleagues from the Delivery Team, who made themselves available to allow access to the centre.
Total numbers have fluctuated over the past three years, for a variety of reasons. Particularly through changes to staffing structure resulting in a lack of qualified staff. It is also noticeable that there has been drop off in external bookings during 2025-26.
Business Development
Introduction and overview
2025/26 has been a successful year for AYCC and much more stable than the previous year. It is worth taking a moment to appreciate the hard work and commitment of the individuals, groups and partner organisations, far too many to mention here, who have helped us to maintain a healthy position at the end of the financial year.
Key Facts and Figures
This year we have seen a 5.47%, drop in our income to £360,211 which is mainly due to a decrease in grant funding. Our expenditure has had a slight decrease to £373,643, which is 2.60% less than last year, mainly due to saving strategies. The overall loss was £13,432, which is slightly less than the predicted £14,167, this is in line with our expectations.
Financial Governance
We are pleased to report that due to crucial decisions taken by the Board of Trustees in 2024 and another good year of financial governance, which is, at least in part, the reason why we can report to a healthy financial position this year. Examples of good governance, overseen by AYCC's Trustees and Delivery Manager, include:
- Ongoing scrutiny of our financial activities, for example reference to our financial policy, whilst regularly checking that the policy remains fit for purpose.
- Monthly meetings of our Finance Monitoring Group, chaired by our Company Secretary and Treasurer, to include review the Centre's most significant grant applications, grant monitoring, evaluation and reporting. General fundraising progress, income generation planning which is supported by an in-depth spreadsheet of our grant pipeline, and finally, any key issues that require resolution.
- Adherence to a robust reporting structure, including clear links between the Board of Trustees which meet on the first Thursday of the month and the Finance Monitoring Group which meet on the second Monday of the month.
- Detailed recording of progress through the grants pipeline, which is updated on an ongoing basis, with regular updates issued to Trustees.
Staff Updates
Our staffing has remained stable during 2025/26. During the reporting period the trustees discussed and developed key responsibilities for each trustee. To reflect the needs of AYCC following the necessary changes to the organisational chart brought about redundancies during the previous financial year.
We thank our staff for their hard work and dedication to the centre through this year and we are happy to report the measures taken in 2024 have been successful and kept the charity on track. I would especially like to thank Jon Kelly, our Centre Administrator, whose dedication, commitment is second to none and keeps excellent records.
Income Generation
It is important to note that once again, most of our income has been secured through successful grant applications to funders.
The grants we have secured this financial year are too many to mention within this section of the report. It goes without saying that all grants are extremely important to us, and each funder is rightly acknowledged in the accounts.
The Finance Monitoring Group continues to apply for any appropriate funding and is now concentrating on revenue for 2026/2027.
Business Plan
Following the extensive review of the Business plan, during 2022-23 our trustees developed a set of key priorities and a balanced score card for key actions. The balanced score is regularly reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
Partnerships
This year, once again, our business would not have been able to develop and grow without the fantastic support of many partners. These include:
- Gaunless Gateway Big Local (GGBL) with whom we work very closely on many levels including project delivery, some of which is also funded by GGBL, and our provision of a management service to support GGBL staff team. This organisation completed its work on 31st March 2026, and we will miss their interaction.
- Woodhouse Close Church Community Centre with whom we work to provide critical support for our residents through our NLCF funding.
- Networks and collaborations with several joint projects that have emerged; with Youth Focus Northeast, the Northeast Youth Alliance, NE Youth, Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs, Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Initiative, and Wear Valley Community Action Group.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The aim of the Trustees is to retain unrestricted "free" reserves equivalent to between 3 and 6 months' Centre running costs excluding depreciation and exceptional costs. At current activity levels this is equal to between £15,000 and £30,000. Unrestricted "free" reserves at 31st March 2026 were £26,393 which in within this range.
Investment Policy
Monies not required for immediate use are placed in High Interest Business Accounts. There are no other investments.
Risk Management
The major risks identified by the trustees have been reviewed and systems established to mitigate those risks.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives for which the charity is established are:-
1) To maintain and manage the building in furtherance of the objectives;
2) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Bishop Auckland, primarily residents of Woodhouse
Close Estate without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants, and
3) To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.
The Centre aims to:-
1) Improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Woodhouse Close Estate and the surrounding area.
2) Seek funding to maintain staff to develop the centre and its objectives.
3) Initiate activities and facilities to meet the needs of the Centre's users and the wider community.
4) Work in partnership with other agencies, groups and organisations to further the aims.
5) Encourage participation from members of the community to become actively involved in the management and the running of the Centre.
6) Promote the benefit of the community of Woodhouse Close residents by associating together volunteers and organisations in a common effort to improve the quality.
Structure, Governance and Management
Legal Status
Auckland Youth and Community Centre is a charitable company. It was incorporated on 6th April 2006 with company number 5772054 . It was registered as a charity on 28th February 2007 with charity number 1118157 . It is governed by its memorandum and articles of association dated 6th April 2006, amended 30th January 2007 and also amended 13th June 2024.
Auckland Youth and Community Centre was originally built in 1962, officially opened on the 14th February 1964, as part of Central Government's development of youth facilities (particularly targeting young men) following the publication of the Lady Albemarle report. The Centre was one of six "Boys' Clubs" in the North East of England. A sports hall extension was added in 1995, funded by the National Lottery.
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited is affiliated to the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs, which is affiliated to UK YOUTH and NABGC (The National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs). Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited is also affiliated to NE YOUTH which is affiliated to UK YOUTH. The Board also works in partnership with Youth Focus NE.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are made up from residents of the area of benefit known as Woodhouse Close or surrounding area of Bishop Auckland and those with a common interest of the Centre and area.
A trustee is a person proposed by either themselves or another and appointed or elected at an Annual General Meeting, whatever his/her age as long as they are a member of the Centre.
Organisational Structure
The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for meeting the organisation's legal duties, ensuring that it is properly managed, promoting good practice in all activities and ensuring the quality of all services delivered.
The overall responsibility for the management of the Centre sits with the Board of Trustees. On a day-to-day basis the Delivery Manager will assess and identify any health and safety issues. Any such issues are recorded on a Centre Management Log Form. All forms are processed through the Centre Administrator who will initially discuss with a nominated member of the Board of Trustees.
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year when deciding on the activities of the charity.
At the start of April 2024 our Delivery Manager (Tracy Moore) introduced a new management information system (VIEWS). Tracy and the delivery team had run test pilots prior to its introduction. Running parallel to the new and evolving system we decided to continue with the paper based recording system overseen by Jon Kelly, Centre Administrator. Between the two systems we get a much more accurate picture on centre usage and associated data. We continue to run both systems in parallel. However during 2026 we intend to make better use of the VIEWS systems to extract data, particular for future grant applications.
Reference and Administrative Details
Registered charity name
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Charity registration number
1118157
Company registration number
5772054
Principal office and registered
Walker Drive
office
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6QL
The Trustees
Mr W W Niblo (Chair)
Miss N Kipling
Ms J Drygas
Mr S Watson
Mr M Dixon
Ms F Riley
Company Secretary
Miss N Kipling
Independent Examiner
Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantab)
Enterprise House
Harmire Enterprise Park
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8XT
Small Company Provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
The trustees' annual report was approved on 6 July 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Miss N Kipling
Trustee
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Year Ended 31 March 2026
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the trustees of the company (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 ('the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.
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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantab) Independent Examiner
Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
6 July 2026
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Statement of Financial Activities
(including income and expenditure account)
Year Ended 31 March 2026
2026
2025
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
Total funds
Note
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
5
9,584
249,193
258,777
279,367
Charitable activities
6
8,839
81,195
90,034
95,975
Income from investments
7
900
–
900
741
Other income
8
10,500
–
10,500
5,000
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Total income
29,823
330,388
360,211
381,083
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
9,10
82,983
290,660
373,643
383,619
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---------
---------
Total expenditure
82,983
290,660
373,643
383,619
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---------
---------
---------
--------
---------
---------
---------
Net expenditure
( 53,160)
39,728
( 13,432)
( 2,536)
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---------
---------
---------
Transfers between funds
97,766
(97,766)
–
–
--------
---------
---------
---------
Net movement in funds
44,606
( 58,038)
( 13,432)
( 2,536)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
177,565
109,266
286,831
289,367
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Total funds carried forward
222,171
51,228
273,399
286,831
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2026
2026
2025
Note
£
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
16
51,366
44,364
Current Assets
Debtors
17
5,924
5,114
Cash at bank and in hand
219,037
240,292
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224,961
245,406
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
2,928
2,939
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---------
Net Current Assets
222,033
242,467
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Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
273,399
286,831
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Funds of the Charity
Restricted funds
51,228
109,266
Unrestricted funds
222,171
177,565
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Total charity funds
20
273,399
286,831
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For the year ending 31 March 2026 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
- 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 ;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 6 July 2026 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr W W Niblo (Chair)
Trustee
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended 31 March 2026
2026
2025
£
£
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net expenditure
(13,432)
(2,536)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
6,545
4,630
Other interest receivable and similar income
( 900)
( 741)
Changes in:
Trade and other debtors
( 810)
( 400)
Trade and other creditors
( 11)
( 5,821)
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Cash generated from operations
( 8,608)
( 4,868)
Interest received
900
741
-------
-------
Net cash used in operating activities
( 7,708)
( 4,127)
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-------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of tangible assets
( 13,547)
–
--------
-------
Net cash used in investing activities
( 13,547)
–
--------
-------
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
( 21,255)
( 4,127)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
240,292
244,419
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---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year
219,037
240,292
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---------
Auckland Youth and Community Centre Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2026
1. General Information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QL.
2. Statement of Compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investments measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. The entity is a Public Benefit Entity.
Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The trustees consider that there are no significant estimates or judgements affecting these financial statements.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor.
Income
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the control of the charity, the income is considered probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: Donations and legacy income is received by way of donations, legacies, grants and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Where legacies have been notified to the charity but the criteria for income recognition have not been met, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity, being the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market. Investment income is included when receivable. Income from charitable trading activity is accounted for when earned. Income from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
Costs of raising funds comprise the costs associated with attracting donations, grants and legacies and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis, as set out in the notes to the accounts.
Tangible Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Leasehold Property
-
Straight line over the lease term
Equipment
-
15% reducing balance
Impairment of Fixed Assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.
Financial Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Defined Contribution Plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Accrued income and tax recoverable is included at the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date.
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Taxation
The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
4. Limited by Guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee. At 31st March 2026 there were 6 members each of whom had undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 in the event of a winding up.
5. Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
£
£
£
Donations
Donations
35
–
35
Fundraising
2,049
–
2,049
Grants
Henry Smith Charity
–
60,000
60,000
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region)
–
88,591
88,591
Garfield Weston
–
30,000
30,000
Point North
–
6,000
6,000
Barbour Foundation
–
2,000
2,000
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective
–
7,295
7,295
Tesco Stronger Starts In Partnership With Groundwork
–
1,125
1,125
H.C. Horizons CIC
–
30,353
30,353
Durham County Council (Fun and Food)
–
4,496
4,496
NE Youth (Youth Print)
6,000
–
6,000
Believe Housing
–
3,333
3,333
Sport England
–
–
–
Bishop Auckland Town Council
250
7,000
7,250
Sported Foundation
–
1,000
1,000
Sir James Knott Trust
–
5,000
5,000
Educational Opportunity Foundation
–
3,000
3,000
Other grants
1,250
–
1,250
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---------
---------
9,584
249,193
258,777
-------
---------
---------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Donations
Donations
–
100
100
Fundraising
984
–
984
Grants
Henry Smith Charity
–
60,000
60,000
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region)
–
100,186
100,186
Garfield Weston
–
30,000
30,000
Point North
–
16,500
16,500
Barbour Foundation
–
–
–
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective
–
14,127
14,127
Tesco Stronger Starts In Partnership With Groundwork
–
–
–
H.C. Horizons CIC
–
–
–
Durham County Council (Fun and Food)
–
500
500
NE Youth (Youth Print)
12,000
–
12,000
Believe Housing
–
16,667
16,667
Sport England
–
12,000
12,000
Bishop Auckland Town Council
2,200
7,300
9,500
Sported Foundation
–
–
–
Sir James Knott Trust
–
5,000
5,000
Educational Opportunity Foundation
–
–
–
Other grants
403
1,400
1,803
--------
---------
---------
15,587
263,780
279,367
--------
---------
---------
6. Charitable Activities
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
£
£
£
Room hire
3,538
–
3,538
Other Centre income
581
–
581
Junior Youth Club
1,459
–
1,459
Senior Youth Club
1,128
–
1,128
Henknowle
–
–
–
Gaunless Gateway Partnership
–
79,695
79,695
Other project income
2,133
1,500
3,633
-------
--------
--------
8,839
81,195
90,034
-------
--------
--------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Room hire
7,584
–
7,584
Other Centre income
1,466
–
1,466
Junior Youth Club
3,602
–
3,602
Senior Youth Club
1,480
–
1,480
Henknowle
–
5,114
5,114
Gaunless Gateway Partnership
–
74,148
74,148
Other project income
881
1,700
2,581
--------
--------
--------
15,013
80,962
95,975
--------
--------
--------
The majority of income from the Gaunless Gateway Big Local and Henknowle is paid out on salaries on behalf of their party organisations with only a small amount retained as a management charge.
7. Income from Investments
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
£
Bank interest receivable
900
900
741
741
----
----
----
----
8. Other Income
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
£
Employment allowance
10,500
10,500
5,000
5,000
--------
--------
-------
-------
9. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Fund Type
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
£
£
£
Centre costs
65,157
–
65,157
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
7,000
7,000
Garfield Weston
–
10,724
10,724
Sport England (A Sport For Everyone Grant)
–
–
–
Gaunless Gateway Big Local
–
118,169
118,169
Henry Smith Charity Flex Fund
–
19,606
19,606
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 1
–
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 2
–
79,397
79,397
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective
–
6,887
6,887
Ballinger Trust
–
–
–
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham - Welcome Spaces Grant
–
1,483
1,483
Believe Housing - Community Investment Core Funding Grant
–
20,000
20,000
AAP Delivery Manager Fund
–
14,338
14,338
CDCF Keeping Doors Open
–
–
–
Henknowle
–
–
–
AYCC Project Matched Fund For Building Community Resilience Project - Phase 2
15,335
–
15,335
CDCF Poverty Hurts
–
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
–
–
–
Other project costs
2,491
10,832
13,323
CDCF Going Green Together
–
–
–
Happiness Hub - Stay & Scran
–
–
–
Scotto Charitable Trust - Homework/Study Groups
–
–
–
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues
–
2,224
2,224
Masonic Charitable Foundation
–
–
–
--------
---------
---------
82,983
290,660
373,643
--------
---------
---------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Centre costs
54,359
–
54,359
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
–
–
Garfield Weston
–
6,897
6,897
Sport England (A Sport For Everyone Grant)
–
12,000
12,000
Gaunless Gateway Big Local
–
64,549
64,549
Henry Smith Charity Flex Fund
–
35,486
35,486
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 1
–
65,727
65,727
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 2
–
24,333
24,333
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective
–
10,370
10,370
Ballinger Trust
–
8,608
8,608
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham - Welcome Spaces Grant
–
–
–
Believe Housing - Community Investment Core Funding Grant
–
–
–
AAP Delivery Manager Fund
–
19,945
19,945
CDCF Keeping Doors Open
–
9,750
9,750
Henknowle
–
5,114
5,114
AYCC Project Matched Fund For Building Community Resilience Project - Phase 2
–
–
–
CDCF Poverty Hurts
–
7,405
7,405
National Lottery Community Fund Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
–
31,761
31,761
Other project costs
1,095
3,223
4,318
CDCF Going Green Together
–
3,180
3,180
Happiness Hub - Stay & Scran
–
6,201
6,201
Scotto Charitable Trust - Homework/Study Groups
–
7,545
7,545
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues
–
2,100
2,100
Masonic Charitable Foundation
–
3,971
3,971
--------
---------
---------
55,454
328,165
383,619
--------
---------
---------
10. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Activity Type
Activities undertaken directly
Total funds 2026
Total fund 2025
£
£
£
Centre costs
65,157
65,157
54,359
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
7,000
7,000
–
Garfield Weston
10,724
10,724
6,897
Sport England (A Sport For Everyone Grant)
–
–
12,000
Gaunless Gateway Big Local
118,169
118,169
64,549
Henry Smith Charity Flex Fund
19,606
19,606
35,486
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 1
–
–
65,727
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) - Building Community Resilience - Phase 2
79,397
79,397
24,333
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective
6,887
6,887
10,370
Ballinger Trust
–
–
8,608
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham - Welcome Spaces Grant
1,483
1,483
–
Believe Housing - Community Investment Core Funding Grant
20,000
20,000
–
AAP Delivery Manager Fund
14,338
14,338
19,945
CDCF Keeping Doors Open
–
–
9,750
Henknowle
–
–
5,114
AYCC Project Matched Fund For Building Community Resilience Project - Phase 2
15,335
15,335
–
CDCF Poverty Hurts
–
–
7,405
National Lottery Community Fund Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
–
–
31,761
Other project costs
13,323
13,323
4,318
CDCF Going Green Together
–
–
3,180
Happiness Hub - Stay & Scran
–
–
6,201
Scotto Charitable Trust - Homework/Study Groups
–
–
7,545
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues
2,224
2,224
2,100
Masonic Charitable Foundation
–
–
3,971
---------
---------
---------
373,643
373,643
383,619
---------
---------
---------
11. Net Expenditure
Net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
2026
2025
£
£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
6,545
4,630
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-------
12. Independent Examination Fees
2026
2025
£
£
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
840
840
----
----
13. Staff Costs and Emoluments
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
169,494
213,170
Social security costs
18,931
17,506
Employer contributions to pension plans
4,204
5,301
Other employee benefits
13,352
10,190
---------
---------
205,981
246,167
---------
---------
The average head count of employees during the year was 11 (2025: 12 ). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
2026
2025
No.
No.
Number of management staff
–
2
Number of Centre staff
3
1
Number of project staff
8
9
----
----
11
12
----
----
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2025: Nil).
Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the charity. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for services provided to the charity was £– (2025:£12,054).
14. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses
No trustees received remuneration during the year (2025 - Nil).
During the year 1 trustee was reimbursed expenses totalling £1,016 (2025 - 3 trustees received a total of £2,391).
15. Transfers Between Funds
During the year £97,766 was transferred from restricted to unrestricted funds. This represented contributions to centre costs from projects which have been allocated on the basis of staff time and building usage. The contributions align with funder agreements and AYCC's cost allocation policy.
16. Tangible Fixed Assets
Long leasehold property
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
96,106
88,583
184,689
Additions
–
13,547
13,547
--------
---------
---------
At 31 March 2026
96,106
102,130
198,236
--------
---------
---------
Depreciation
At 1 April 2025
56,199
84,126
140,325
Charge for the year
3,844
2,701
6,545
--------
---------
---------
At 31 March 2026
60,043
86,827
146,870
--------
---------
---------
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
36,063
15,303
51,366
--------
---------
---------
At 31 March 2025
39,907
4,457
44,364
--------
---------
---------
17. Debtors
2026
2025
£
£
Trade debtors
–
247
Prepayments and accrued income
5,924
4,867
-------
-------
5,924
5,114
-------
-------
18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Creditors and accruals
2,928
2,939
-------
-------
19. Pensions and Other Post Retirement Benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 4,204 (2025: £ 5,301 ).
20. Analysis of Charitable Funds
Unrestricted funds
At 1 April 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
£
General Fund
36,527
16,568
(58,117)
31,415
26,393
Capital Fund
44,364
–
(6,545)
13,547
51,366
Redundancy Fund
19,426
–
–
3,123
22,549
Junior Youth Club
4,640
1,459
(39)
(1,558)
4,502
Senior Youth Club
8,649
1,128
(171)
1,022
10,628
General Youth Club
–
2,904
–
3,638
6,542
Kids Club
–
312
–
2,000
2,312
Contingency - Staff Training
489
–
(251)
(238)
–
Craft & Support Project
–
–
–
–
–
Man Cave Project
1,702
367
(1,028)
–
1,041
Adult Wellbeing Group
1,699
224
(1,265)
–
658
Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Sessions
379
211
(4)
–
586
AYCC Delivery Manager/Youth Print Fund
–
–
–
–
–
AYCC Project Fund For Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2
59,690
–
(15,335)
6,000
50,355
AYCC Delivery Manager/Youth Print Fund
–
6,650
(228)
(6,422)
–
Centre Development Fund
–
–
–
45,239
45,239
---------
--------
--------
--------
---------
177,565
29,823
(82,983)
97,766
222,171
---------
--------
--------
--------
---------
At 1 April 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
General Fund
20,950
15,539
(39,078)
39,116
36,527
Capital Fund
48,994
–
(4,630)
–
44,364
Redundancy Fund
25,491
–
(10,190)
4,125
19,426
Junior Youth Club
1,157
3,791
(308)
–
4,640
Senior Youth Club
7,265
1,780
(396)
–
8,649
General Youth Club
–
–
–
–
–
Kids Club
–
–
–
–
–
Contingency - Staff Training
953
–
(464)
–
489
Craft & Support Project
1,324
60
(2)
(1,382)
–
Man Cave Project
369
1,470
(137)
–
1,702
Adult Wellbeing Group
203
1,501
(5)
–
1,699
Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Sessions
179
200
–
–
379
AYCC Delivery Manager/Youth Print Fund
–
12,000
–
(12,000)
–
AYCC Project Fund For Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2
–
–
(244)
59,934
59,690
AYCC Delivery Manager/Youth Print Fund
–
–
–
–
–
Centre Development Fund
–
–
–
–
–
---------
--------
--------
--------
---------
106,885
36,341
(55,454)
89,793
177,565
---------
--------
--------
--------
---------
Designated funds are for the following purposes:
Adult Wellbeing Group - This fund comprises fee income from participants on the Adult Wellbeing Group, and it is to be spent on the same.
AYCC Delivery Manager/Youth Print Fund - This fund is towards costs for the Delivery Manager Post and for activities associated with the Youth Print Project.
AYCC Project Fund For Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2 - This fund is for match funding from Centre Reserves for National Lottery Community Fund Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2.
Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Sessions - This fund comprises fee income from participants of Bumps, Babies & Toddlers Sessions, and it is to be spent on the same.
Centre Development Fund - This fund comprises money set aside to be used on any project in relation to the Centre.
Centre Reserves - This fund comprises money set aside for Centre running costs.
Contingency - Redundancy - This fund comprises money set aside for redundancies.
Contingency - Training Fund - This fund comprises money set aside for training for staff, volunteers and trustees.
General Youth Club - This fund comprises fee income from participants on the General Youth Club and it is to be spent on the same.
Junior Youth Club - This fund comprises fee income from participants on the Junior Youth Club and it is to be spent on the same.
Kids Club (After Schools) - This fund comprises fee income from participants on the Kids Club (After Schools) and it is to be spent on the same.
Man Cave Project - This fund comprises fee income from participants in the Man Cave Project and it is to be spent on the same.
Senior Youth Club - This fund comprises fee income from participants on the Senior Youth Club and it is to be spent on the same.
Capital - This fund contains all the fixed assets.
Restricted funds
At 1 April 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
£
AYCC Delivery Manager /Youth Print Fund
–
–
–
–
–
AYCC Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
–
–
–
–
–
Bishop Auckland Town Council
–
–
–
–
–
CDCF Going Green Together
–
–
–
–
–
CDCF Poverty Hurts
–
–
–
–
–
Happiness Hub Fund (Stay & Eat)
–
–
–
–
–
Masonic Charitable Foundation
–
–
–
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
–
–
–
–
–
Henknowle
–
–
–
–
–
AYCC Garden Project Funds
–
–
–
–
–
Believe Housing - Community Investment Core Funding Grant
16,667
3,333
(20,000)
–
–
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
–
–
–
–
CDCF Core Costs To Support Our Delivery Programme Grant
–
–
–
–
–
CDCF Keeping The Doors Open!
–
–
–
–
–
Hadrian Trust
–
–
–
–
–
Henry Smith Charity - Strengthening Communities
–
–
–
–
–
Scotto Charitable Trust
–
–
–
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2
19,346
88,591
(79,397)
(2,442)
26,098
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues Project
–
–
–
–
–
Sport England - A Sport For Everyone Grant
–
–
–
–
–
Warburtons Community Grant
–
–
–
–
–
Sir James Knott Foundation
–
–
–
–
–
Garfield Weston Foundation
22,884
30,000
(10,724)
(22,836)
19,324
Gaunless Gateway (Big Local Partnership Agreement)
29,174
110,048
(118,169)
(21,053)
–
British & Foreign Schools Society
–
–
–
–
–
AYCC Building Community Resilience
–
–
–
–
–
BASH AAP (Delivery Manager Fund)
14,338
–
(14,338)
–
–
Ballinger Charitable Trust
–
–
–
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Phase 1
–
–
–
–
–
WAYI General Fund
1,022
–
–
(1,022)
–
WAYI Teesdale STYC
4,234
7,295
(6,887)
(4,642)
–
Barbour Foundation
–
2,000
(2,000)
–
–
Youth Print Fund
1,601
–
–
(1,601)
–
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
7,000
(7,000)
–
–
Fun & Food Grant Scheme - Easter Holiday Activities 2026
–
4,496
(715)
–
3,781
Henry Smith Charity Flex Fund
–
60,000
(19,606)
(40,394)
–
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham - Welcome Spaces Grant
–
3,000
(1,483)
–
1,517
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues Project
–
3,000
(2,224)
(776)
–
Sir James Knott Trust
–
5,000
–
(5,000)
–
South Church Trust Via Educational Opportunity Foundation
–
3,000
(3,000)
–
–
Sported Foundation - Barclays Community Sport Fund Access Grant
–
1,000
(1,000)
–
–
Street Museum 2
–
1,500
(2,117)
–
(617)
Tesco Stronger Starts AYCC Greener Spaces - Safer Places
–
1,125
–
–
1,125
Youth Vision Grant Via Gaunless Gateway Big Local
–
–
(2,000)
2,000
–
---------
---------
---------
--------
--------
109,266
330,388
(290,660)
(97,766)
51,228
---------
---------
---------
--------
--------
At 1 April 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
AYCC Delivery Manager /Youth Print Fund
14,113
–
–
(14,113)
–
AYCC Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
11,140
–
–
(11,140)
–
Bishop Auckland Town Council
650
–
(650)
–
–
CDCF Going Green Together
3,260
–
(3,179)
(81)
–
CDCF Poverty Hurts
7,405
–
(7,405)
–
–
Happiness Hub Fund (Stay & Eat)
6,201
–
(6,201)
–
–
Masonic Charitable Foundation
3,974
–
(3,974)
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Know Your Neighbourhood Fund
18,761
15,000
(31,761)
(2,000)
–
Henknowle
–
5,114
(5,114)
–
–
AYCC Garden Project Funds
–
600
(600)
–
–
Believe Housing - Community Investment Core Funding Grant
–
16,667
–
–
16,667
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
7,300
–
(7,300)
–
CDCF Core Costs To Support Our Delivery Programme Grant
–
3,000
–
(3,000)
–
CDCF Keeping The Doors Open!
–
10,500
(9,750)
(750)
–
Hadrian Trust
–
1,000
–
(1,000)
–
Henry Smith Charity - Strengthening Communities
–
60,000
(35,486)
(24,514)
–
Scotto Charitable Trust
7,545
–
(7,545)
–
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2
–
43,678
(24,332)
–
19,346
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues Project
–
3,000
(2,100)
(900)
–
Sport England - A Sport For Everyone Grant
–
12,000
(12,000)
–
–
Warburtons Community Grant
–
400
(400)
–
–
Sir James Knott Foundation
–
5,000
–
(5,000)
–
Garfield Weston Foundation
–
30,000
(6,896)
(220)
22,884
Gaunless Gateway (Big Local Partnership Agreement)
24,850
74,148
(64,549)
(5,275)
29,174
British & Foreign Schools Society
1,474
–
(1,474)
–
–
AYCC Building Community Resilience
14,000
–
–
(14,000)
–
BASH AAP (Delivery Manager Fund)
34,283
–
(19,945)
–
14,338
Ballinger Charitable Trust
9,107
–
(8,607)
(500)
–
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Phase 1
24,220
41,508
(65,728)
–
–
WAYI General Fund
1,022
–
–
–
1,022
WAYI Teesdale STYC
477
14,127
(10,370)
–
4,234
Barbour Foundation
–
–
–
–
–
Youth Print Fund
–
1,700
(99)
–
1,601
Bishop Auckland Town Council - Delivery Work Fund
–
–
–
–
–
Fun & Food Grant Scheme - Easter Holiday Activities 2026
–
–
–
–
–
Henry Smith Charity Flex Fund
–
–
–
–
–
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham - Welcome Spaces Grant
–
–
–
–
–
Point North Welcome Spaces - Warm Spaces & Winter Blues Project
–
–
–
–
–
Sir James Knott Trust
–
–
–
–
–
South Church Trust Via Educational Opportunity Foundation
–
–
–
–
–
Sported Foundation - Barclays Community Sport Fund Access Grant
–
–
–
–
–
Street Museum 2
–
–
–
–
–
Tesco Stronger Starts AYCC Greener Spaces - Safer Places
–
–
–
–
–
Youth Vision Grant Via Gaunless Gateway Big Local
–
–
–
–
–
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182,482
344,742
(328,165)
(89,793)
109,266
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BASH AAP (Delivery Manager Fund) - Funding for the Delivery Manager Post for National Lottery Community Fund Building Community Resilience Project.
Believe Housing Community Investment Core Funding Grant - This grant to support people living on the Woodhouse Close Estate and the surrounding area with projects and activities.
Bishop Auckland Town Council Delivery Work Fund - Funds throughout the financial year have been received towards the winter wonderland activity and to support the delivery of activities.
Fun & Food Grant Scheme - Easter Holiday Activities - This grant is towards Easter holidays activities in 2026.
Garfield Weston Foundation - This grant is towards core running costs for the organisation.
Gaunless Gateway (Big Local Partnership Agreement) - This grant was used for AYCC to employee two workers from the Gaunless Gateway Big Local Partnership.
Henry Smith Charity (Flex Fund) - This grant was towards core running costs for the organisation.
National Lottery Community Fund (RC North East and Cumbria Region) Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2 - This grant is to deliver the Building Community Resilience Project Phase 2 to support people living on the Woodhouse Close Estate and the surrounding area with projects and activities.
Point North Change Lives Today County Durham (Welcome Spaces Grant) - This grant is used to provide a warm and comfortable place for residents of Woodhouse Close Estate to attend.
Point North Welcome Spaces (Warm Spaces & Winter Blues Project) - This grant was used to provide a warm and comfortable place for residents of Woodhouse Close Estate to attend.
Sir James Knott Trust - This grant is towards core running costs for the organisation.
South Church Trust Via Education Opportunity Foundation - This grant was towards running costs for the After Schools Project (Kids Club).
Sported Foundation (Barclays Community Sport Fund Access Grant) - The grant was used to make sporting activities more accessible for women and girls.
Street Museum 2 (Lead Organisation Durham University) - This fund is towards costs for the Street Museum 2 project.
Teesdale Stronger Together Youth Collective Fund - This grant was towards a youth work project across West Auckland, specifically targeting young people who are not currently engaging in services.
Tesco Stronger Starts AYCC Greener Spaces Safer Places - This fund is towards costs for the garden project.
The Barbour Foundation Challenge & Support Group Senior Youth Club - This grant was towards running costs for the Challenge & Support Group (Senior Youth Club).
West Auckland Youth Initiative Project (General Fund) - This fund was towards a youth work project across West Auckland, specifically targeting young people who are not currently engaging in services.
Youth Vision Grant Via Gaunless Gateway Big Local - This grant was towards the Music Madness Project. This paid for guitars and a tutor.
21. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2026
£
£
£
Tangible fixed assets
51,366
–
51,366
Current Assets
173,733
51,228
224,961
Creditors less than 1 year
(2,928)
–
(2,928)
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--------
---------
Net assets
222,171
51,228
273,399
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Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Tangible fixed assets
44,364
–
44,364
Current Assets
136,140
109,266
245,406
Creditors less than 1 year
(2,939)
–
(2,939)
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---------
---------
Net assets
177,565
109,266
286,831
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22. Analysis of Changes in Net Debt
At 1 Apr 2025
Cash flows
At 31 Mar 2026
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
240,292
(21,255)
219,037
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23. Operating Lease Commitments
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Not later than 1 year
–
4,578
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
–
13,734
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–
18,312
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