Company registration number 05329651 (England and Wales)
Charity registration number 1107942 (England and Wales)
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S J Bratt (Treasurer)
E M Marsden
Cllr K Sarvent ( Chair)
E Gilson
N Barker
L Hill
(Appointed 19th June 2026)
Secretary
Mr D A Radford
Charity number
1107942
Company number
05329651
Registered office
38 Knifesmithgate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1RQ
Independent examiner
John Henry Francis King
FCCA
John H. F. King
Chartered Certified Accountants
119 High Street
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S45 9DZ
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 5
Independent examiner's report
6
Statement of financial activities
7
Balance sheet
8
Notes to the financial statements
9 - 18
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

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 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's principal activities and aims are to promote, support and develop volunteering in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. We aim to make a positive impact on the quality of the volunteering experience for individual volunteers and organisations that work with them.

As a Volunteer Centre in Derbyshire, we all support our communities by:

Promote volunteer opportunities and introduce those offering to volunteer to local organisations (Brokerage).

- We can help local organisations promote volunteer opportunities. We recruit volunteers online and through a tailored volunteer matching service for Derbyshire opportunities.

Development of volunteer opportunities

- We work with people, local groups and organisations to improve the quantity, quality and diversity of volunteering locally.

Voice of volunteering

- We shout about the mutual benefits of volunteering, share people's volunteering experiences and raise awareness of the impact (at local and county partnerships and in media).

Strategic development of volunteering

- We engage with local networks, partnerships and decision makers to ensure that volunteering and voluntary action can flourish.

Share good practice and improvement

- We work together as organisations to ensure that volunteer's experiences are valuable and safe.

- We are members of Derbyshire Volunteer Centres Network; 3D; NCVO and NAVCA.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Significant activities

The Volunteer Centre-Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire run the following services in the community:

HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Now into its eighth year the 'Home From Hospital' project was a tender secured by the Volunteer Centre network which operates across Derbyshire. The project provides a six-week care and support package to individuals who have recently been discharged from hospital, or to prevent someone from being admitted to hospital. Chesterfield is one of five Volunteer Centres across the country involved in this project and, because we cover two local authority areas, we are by far the busiest. The project itself is funded by Derbyshire County Council.

VOLUNTARY SECTOR AWARDS

In 2013, The Volunteer Centre gave birth to the Voluntary Sector Awards, a celebratory evening looking to reward and recognise the fabulous work carried out by local volunteers and the organisations that work with them. The night has gone from strength to strength with an ever increasing number of categories. It's also a great chance for people from across the sector to get together and let their hair down and feel good about the terrific work they have done over the year. With Awards being sponsored by the private sector it's also a good chance to showcase themselves to a different section of the community.

CORE INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITIES

The main services offered by The Volunteer Centre are to provide a bespoke brokerage service to individuals looking to access a volunteering role or from a Volunteer Involving Organisation (VIO) looking for advice or information about the specifics surrounding volunteer recruitment and engagement. These are services we have always provided but have never been adequately recompensed for. Following on from the removal of our befriending funding it was decided that Chesterfield Volunteer Centre should fall in line with other Centres in the country and be awarded such funding. We were therefore delighted when the Clinical Commissioning Group announced they would fund these activities in line with the rest of the County. On average the Volunteer Centre sees over 2,500 potential volunteers a year and has contact with organisations on around 3,500 separate occasions. We are the busiest Centre in Derbyshire outside of Derby City.

Achievements and performance

Charitable activities

During the year the charity continued to run services as outlined under Objectives and activities above.

Financial review

Financial position

Total income de creased in the year from £1 64,244 to £1 03,323. Expenditure de creased in the year from £15 7,123 to £1 27,228 giving net expenditure of £23,905.

(202 5: net income £7,121).

The charity had funds carried forward at 31st March 202 6 of £3 41,899 (202 5: £3 65,8 04) of which £60,354 (2025: £12 8,4 63) are restricted funds and £2 81,545

(202 5: £2 37,3 41) are unrestricted funds.

Principal funding sources

Principal funding sources for the charity for 202 5/2 6 were by way of grants from major funding sources and ongoing tenders from The Clinical Commissioning Group and Derbyshire County Council.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Reserves policy

The Board of Trustees has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks of the organisation, including the risk of existing income streams not continuing beyond their current anticipated date of cessation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds neither committed or restricted to achieving the charity's aims and objectives, nor set aside for other specific purposes, should amount to no less than three months of the total running costs of the Centre, approx. £33,000. At 31st March 202 6 free reserves amounted to £1 90,545 (202 5: £1 46,341), which is after designating funds of £91,000 (202 5: £91,000), and is above the required level. However, maintaining and where possible, improving the level of reserves is increasingly important given the uncertainty that exists in the volunteering sector, coupled with the worsening in recent times of general economic conditions. The Trustees are therefore satisfied that the level of reserves held is appropriate.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Charity constitution

The Volunteer Centre-Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association dated 11th January 2005 and is a registered charity number 1107942.

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:

S J Bratt (Treasurer)
E M Marsden
Cllr K Sarvent ( Chair)
E Gilson
L Tory
(Resigned 10 February 2026)
G Kassim
(Resigned 2 January 2026)
K Falconer
(Resigned 10 February 2026)
N Barker
L Hill
(Appointed 19th June 2026)

Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees

The charity has a board of up to fifteen ( but never less than six) Trustees elected by and from the membership. The Trustees of the company are also directors for the purpose of company law. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Board of Trustees are elected at each Annual General Meeting to serve for one year only. At the end of this period they can stand down or stand for re-election at the following Annual General Meeting.

The Board of Trustees may at any time fill casual vacancies on the board by co-option, provided that such co-opted persons are also members of the company; provided also that they do not number more than one third of the total number of the members of the Board, and their appointment comes to an end at the next annual general meeting following their co-option.

Due to the nature of The Volunteer Centre's work, the Board will seek to ensure that the various needs of the client group are appropriately reflected through the diversity of the Trustee body. To enhance the potential pool of Trustees, the charity will, through selective advertising, seek to identify new Board members to widen and strengthen the existing skills mix.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Organisational structure and decision making policies

The Volunteer Centre has a Board of Trustees of up to fifteen people who meet every six weeks and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. The Board consists of a number of people from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. The secretary also sits on the Board but has no voting rights.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified. The manager has responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Centre, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensures the team continue to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.

Induction and training of new Trustees

All Trustees will be encouraged to attend training which will benefit themselves as Trustees. They will also undergo a short induction into the work of the Centre.

Related Parties

The charity is guided by local and national policy. At a national level, The Volunteer Centre- Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, is a member of NCVO/ Volunteering England. As a local infrastructure organisation the charity is an active member of the Derbyshire Volunteer Centres network and feeds into all the local infrastructure provision.

Risk management

The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

Plans for future periods

The charity plans to continue the activities outlined in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. We will also continue to represent the voluntary sector on various platforms and support organisations and volunteers to the best of our ability.

Supplier payment policy

The charity's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

The charity's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to make payment when a valid invoice has been received.

There were no trade creditors at the year end.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees, who are also the directors of The Volunteer Centre-Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire for the purpose of company law,are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Cllr K Sarvent ( Chair)
Trustee
30 June 2026
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
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I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Volunteer Centre-Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2026.

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 (the 2006 Act).

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.

John Henry Francis King
FCCA
John H. F. King
Chartered Certified Accountants
119 High Street
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S45 9DZ
Dated: 30 June 2026
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2026
2026
2026
2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
23,719
73,976
97,695
7,274
147,431
154,705
Charitable activities
4
158
-
158
140
-
140
Investments
5
5,470
-
5,470
9,399
-
9,399
Total income
29,347
73,976
103,323
16,813
147,431
164,244
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
-
-
-
-
82
82
Charitable activities
7
25,180
102,048
127,228
8,791
148,250
157,041
Total expenditure
25,180
102,048
127,228
8,791
148,332
157,123
Net income/(expenditure)
4,167
(28,072)
(23,905)
8,022
(901)
7,121
Transfers between funds
40,037
(40,037)
-
2,881
(2,881)
-
Net movement in funds
8
44,204
(68,109)
(23,905)
10,903
(3,782)
7,121
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2025
237,341
128,463
365,804
226,438
132,245
358,683
Fund balances at 31 March 2026
281,545
60,354
341,899
237,341
128,463
365,804

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

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
565
-
Current assets
Debtors
13
6,518
7,345
Cash at bank and in hand
344,727
371,825
351,245
379,170
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(9,911)
(13,366)
Net current assets
341,334
365,804
Total assets less current liabilities
341,899
365,804
Net assets excluding pension liability
341,899
365,804
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
16
60,354
128,463
Unrestricted funds
281,545
237,341
341,899
365,804

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 2026.

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 30 June 2026
2026-06-30
S J Bratt (Treasurer)
Cllr K Sarvent ( Chair)
Trustee
Trustee
Company registration number 05329651 (England and Wales)
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

The Volunteer Centre-Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 38 Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1RQ.

1.1
Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". 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 not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts 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.

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.
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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 activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment
4 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.9
Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

1.10
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.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12

Donated Services

General Volunteers

The contribution of general volunteers cannot be measured reliably and therefore is not included as income within the charity accounts. The work of general volunteers is however fundamental for the continuance by the charity of its charitable activities.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2026
2026
2026
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
23,719
62
23,781
7,274
-
7,274

Grants

-
73,914
73,914
-
147,431
147,431
23,719
73,976
97,695
7,274
147,431
154,705
Grants receivable for core activities
Awards for All
-
-
-
-
19,311
19,311
Elderfriends
-
-
-
-
17,036
17,036
Chesterfield BC
-
-
-
-
6,000
6,000
Clinical Commissioning Group
-
24,596
24,596
-
22,945
22,945
Home From Hospital
-
43,068
43,068
-
43,242
43,242
Infrastructure DCC
-
-
-
-
23,471
23,471
NEDDC
-
5,000
5,000
-
5,000
5,000
V C Awards
-
1,250
1,250
-
10,426
10,426
-
73,914
73,914
-
147,431
147,431
4
Charitable activities
2026
2025
£
£

Sale of goods

158
140
5
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2025
£
£
Interest receivable
5,470
9,399
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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6
Expenditure on raising funds
Restricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2026
2025
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Advertising
-
82
7
Charitable activities

Direct costs

Direct costs

2026
2025
£
£
Staff costs
84,720
114,994
Depreciation and impairment
188
608

Premises costs

19,760
19,529

Insurance

2,299
1,592

Light and heat

1,415
1,248

Professional fees

3,316
3,965

Telephone postage and stationery

3,232
2,549

Staff / volunteer expenses

9,951
10,174

Bank charges

90
146

Publications and subscriptions

337
316
125,308
155,121
Share of governance costs (see note )
1,920
1,920
127,228
157,041
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
25,180
8,791
Restricted funds
102,048
148,250
127,228
157,041
Governance costs are Independent Examiner's fees £1,920 (2025 £1,920)
8
Net movement in funds
2026
2025
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
1,920
1,920
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
188
608
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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9
Trustees

There were no Trustees' remuneration, expenses or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 202 6 nor for the year ended 31 March 202 5.

10
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2026
2025
Number
Number
Centre Manager
1
1
Project Co-Ordinators
2
2
Administration Assistant
1
1
Apprentice
-
1
Total
4
5
Employment costs
2026
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
80,458
107,480
Social security costs
-
2,665
Other pension costs
4,262
4,849
84,720
114,994
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 15 -
12
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
2,431
Additions
753
At 31 March 2026
3,184
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
2,431
Depreciation charged in the year
188
At 31 March 2026
2,619
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
565
13
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
5,000
5,000
Prepayments and accrued income
1,518
2,345
6,518
7,345
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
9,911
13,366
15
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
4,262
4,849

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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16
Restricted funds

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

At 1 April 2025
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
£
Elderfriends
43,248
-
(80)
(43,168)
-
Clinical Commissioning Group
14,054
24,596
(27,016)
-
11,634
Home From Hospital
36,366
43,068
(48,686)
-
30,748
Infrastructure DCC
8,346
-
(5,463)
(2,883)
-
NEDDC
5,368
5,000
(3,970)
-
6,398
Volunteer Centre Awards
6,752
1,312
(4,490)
-
3,574
Other One Off Funds
1,198
-
-
(1,198)
-
Awards for All
11,146
-
(11,154)
8
-
Chesterfield BC
1,985
-
(1,189)
(796)
-
Without Walls
-
-
-
8,000
8,000
128,463
73,976
(102,048)
(40,037)
60,354
Previous year:
At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Lottery Community Fund
2,881
-
-
(2,881)
-
Elderfriends
47,975
17,036
(21,763)
-
43,248
Clinical Commissioning Group
15,361
22,945
(24,252)
-
14,054
Home From Hospital
39,168
43,242
(46,044)
-
36,366
Infrastructure DCC
14,643
23,471
(29,768)
-
8,346
NEDDC
1,812
5,000
(1,444)
-
5,368
Volunteer Centre Awards
1,355
10,426
(5,029)
-
6,752
Other One Off Funds
1,198
-
-
-
1,198
Volunteer Centre Development
7,852
-
(7,852)
-
-
Awards for All
-
19,311
(8,165)
-
11,146
Chesterfield BC
-
6,000
(4,015)
-
1,985
132,245
147,431
(148,332)
(2,881)
128,463
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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17
Unrestricted funds

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

At 1 April 2025
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2026
£
£
£
£
£
Redundancy
21,000
-
-
-
21,000
Running Costs
50,000
-
-
-
50,000
Premises
20,000
-
-
-
20,000
General funds
146,341
29,347
(25,180)
40,037
190,545
237,341
29,347
(25,180)
40,037
281,545
Previous year:
At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Redundancy
21,000
-
-
-
21,000
Running Costs
50,000
-
-
-
50,000
Premises
20,000
-
-
-
20,000
General funds
135,438
16,813
(8,791)
2,881
146,341
226,438
16,813
(8,791)
2,881
237,341
18
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2026
2026
2026
£
£
£
At 31 March 2026:
Tangible assets
565
-
565
Current assets/(liabilities)
280,980
60,354
341,334
281,545
60,354
341,899
THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE-CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE
( A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
18
Analysis of net assets between funds
(Continued)
- 18 -
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Current assets/(liabilities)
237,341
128,463
365,804
237,341
128,463
365,804
19
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2025 - none).

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