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Bullion Community

Resource Centre

Annual Report and Annual Accounts

2016– 2017

Bullion Community Resource Centre Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2017 Page

Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1

Independent examiner's report to the trustees 9

Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) 11

Statement of financial position 12

Notes to the financial statements 13

Chairs Report 22

Bullion Community Resource Centre

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

Year ended 31 March 2017

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 2017.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name

Charity registration number


1084105

Company registration number 04046498

Principal office and registered Bullion Hall, office

The trustees

J Elliott B D Ebbatson M Gollan K Smith S Young P Collinson L Marshall Mark Pae S May J Goulden P Brown S Parkinson M Wilkes

Accountants

South Approach Chester le Street Co Durham DH2 2DW

Chairperson

(Appointed at the AGM 23/09/2016)(Appointed at the AGM 23/09/2016)(Appointed at the AGM 23/09/ 2016)(Suspended 31 January 2017) (Stood down at the AGM 23/09/2016)(Stood down at the AGM 23/09/2016)

JFS Torbitt Chartered accountant 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ

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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)


Structure, governance and management

Governing Document With the approval of the members the Charity changed the name and amended the objects of the organisation in 2014 with a refreshed Certificate of Incorporation duly received dated 17th April 2014.

The objects of the charity are: " ... to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the communities in the local government area of County Durham and in particular the former local government district of Chester-le-Street and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of health and relief of poverty, distress and sickness. Provided that in carrying out these charitable purposes the charity will seek to challenge all forms of oppression and inequality and to give priority to working with people whose full participation in society is limited by economic, political, and social disadvantage"

In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

As this organisation no longer acts as an umbrella body for DBS checks (Disclosure and Barring) we have a somewhat revised membership so that at the year-end there were 55 voting memberscomprising 30 VCS organisations and 25 people who regularly use Bullion Hall.

Recruitment and Appointment of Executive Committee The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are members of the Executive Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Executive Committee are nominated and elected from the membership.

There is an option to co-opt a further 3 people for their skills and expertise. Each trustee retires annually and all are eligible for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting.

Trustee Training and Induction All new trustees are encouraged to attend introductory meetings with the staff team. Induction packs set out • The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee;• The main documents relating to the organisation including the Memorandum and Articles of

Association;• Resourcing, budget forecasts and current financial position;• Objectives and Future planning.

Throughout the year members of the Executive Committee are offered further training opportunities as appropriate. Executive Committee members also receive publications and regular briefing updates such as those from the Charity Commission.

Internal Control and Risk Management Charities are reliant on altruism, trust and honesty. The Executive Committee recognises its duty to safeguard the charity's funds and assets against abuse and continues to review internal policies and procedures that secure the charity against risk. These include carrying out risk assessments on our projects, regular Health and Safety reports and having appropriate internal financial controls. The latter are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material mis-statement or loss and include: • Budget planning, starting in October, for the next financial year;• Approval of an annual budget plan in February/March;• Regular consideration of financial results, variations from budget forecast and monitoring of

performance against the annual plan;

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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report} (continued)


• Financial Regulations which provide a framework designed to ensure effective financialprocedures are in place.

In the course of this financial year the Executive Committee became aware of apparent misuse of the charity's funds, beginning during the financial year 2014/2015 and continuing until December 2016. Trustees immediately informed the Charity Commission and have worked with the Police to provide information and full access to the charity's accounts in aid of their investigations. Trustees have taken all action possible at this stage both to recover the losses and to limit its impact. Durham County Council have also been informed and have provided interim support to the organisation in its efforts to secure the ongoing stability of the charity.

The Executive Committee have secured pro bona support from a CIPFA qualified accountant with many years' experience in local government and charity accounting. This support has helped trustees establish the extent of the misuse of funds and to manage our accounts going forward. The Committee has thoroughly revised the charity's financial controls to provide appropriate oversight, monitoring and protection of the charity's assets. Our accounts have been adjusted so that they can properly record the effect of the discovered misuse. Trustees are confident that the accounts provide an accurate description of the charity's financial position from which it can proceed in a steady and sustainable manner.

Vision, Mission, Objectives and Activities

Vision As a local community facility and development resource centre we will initiate and support action to change lives, strengthen communities and challenge inequalities across Chester-le-Street and the wider surrounding area.

Mission • To be at the centre of our community;• To be a hub for local activities, exploiting synergies between organisations based in and using the

centre and their partners;• To develop community intelligence through engagement with the community, identify community

needs and gaps in services;• To work in partnership with others to address identified needs and gaps in services;• Where appropriate and viable provide services and develop new initiatives that contribute to

health, well-being and inclusion in our local community.• To manage our organisation and assets in a sustainable manner.

Values • Listening and Learning. We will listen and respond to our service users and stakeholders. Directed

by our service users we will aim towards continuous improvement.• Respect. Recognising the diversity of people who engage with the charity we will maintain a

positive, friendly and respectful approach to the way in which we work with colleagues andcustomers.

• Creative. We will investigate every opportunity to seek creative and effective solutions.• Service. Our priority will be to deliver services designed to suit the needs of our users.• Ambitious. We will always aspire to do more and achieve more.• Pro-active. We will not put off responding and delivering. What can be done today will be done

today.

We recognise the global and national changes affecting us all at a grassroots level: cuts to the public-sector budgets impacting on reduced services in our local communities; changes in the

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methods of communication and engagement through ever evolving technology; changing demographics; and growing inequalities. All these changes are evident in our local communities.

The role and the perception of community development is changing. Whilst recognizing changes indemand and community needs, it is important that we remain contemporary and relevant to our beneficiaries and our communities.

Strategic report

The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.

Achievements and performance

Our mission and values drive what we do. Here we set out to demonstrate how our activities in the year under review contributed to the wider public benefit in the communities we serve.

At the centre of our community With continued funding from the Peoples Health Trust we have this year developed a broader range of activities for the benefit of local residents. In particular we sought to better engage older people with new activities such as "Knit and Natter", "Introduction to Indoor Bowling", "Introduction to Yoga" and "Seated Exercise", these being added to existing provision such as the weekly Luncheon Club. Our aim is to counteract a somewhat harrowing local statistic, highlighted by Age UK, that our local neighbourhood is in the higher domain nationally for social isolation. We are especially pleased we have been able to sustain many of these activities after the Peoples Health Trust funding closed in November 2016 with the support of our partners in the Centre, in particular Chester West and Central Community Project.

We continue to ensure that our offer to residents remains innovative and even a little edgy with for example our spiritual and psychic development group. This group has continued to meet weekly and also developed a full day programme in October of stalls and workshops around health and well-being, in its very broadest sense - with workshops including sound therapy and tables offering spiritual healing, tarot card readings etc.

A hub for local activities, exploiting the synergies between the organisations based in and using the centre and their partners

The North Durham Wheels to Work Project was launched here at Bullion Hall in November 2016 after a long development phase dating back to funding received from Our Place in 2014 to explore key barriers to employability for local residents. Wheels to Work CIO has received 18 months revenue funding and monies to purchase 35 scooters for this project, and local staff, Gina and Susan, based in Bullion Hall, are working incredibly hard to promote the scheme across the area of benefit. We also know from experience that funding periods go very quickly so that we are now in the process of working with trustees of the Wheels to Work CIO to ensure continuity beyond the pilot period.

During the course of the year the Wheels to Work scheme has complemented the wider offer in our building including Welfare Rights Advice, the Monday Morning Job Club, Food Distribution to those in need, School Holiday Hunger Programme, and School Holidays Activities Programme.

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Our Wait-er-While Community Cafe continues to flourish and has benefitted this year from a kitchen refit, additional storage and improved seating for cafe visitors, all making for an improved environment for the activities of organisations using the centre and for the general public.

Developing community intelligence through engagement with the community, identify community needs and gaps in services

During the summer of 2016 our service users from the Wait-er-While cafe undertook a month of research to learn about other venues that serve food. This included visits to other community cafes, to cultural venues serving food and refreshments, to pubs, and even the beach (ice cream vans and fish and chip shops). Our manager Liz and the team learnt a great deal during these visits which they have been able to put into practice in the newly refurbished kitchen cafe area.

We are especially proud of the Wait-er-While cafe and for many good reasons. 1. The cafe has again achieved a 5-star Food Hygiene rating (following an unannounced inspection).2. Our Service users are now accessing external accreditation and recording of their training, skills,

experience and knowledge in Food Hygiene and Customer Care, thanks to specialist supportprovided through European Social Fund monies (LA?). Thanks are due to Liz for her expert tuitionand Nerise Oldfield for her support in the accreditation process.

3. We have developed our customer base since the cafe refurbishment in the summer of 2016. Weare delighted with the support we now receive from neighbours far and wide, including from localsocial housing provider Karbon's direct works department across the road and a garage basedsome distance from Bullion Hall.

4. The cafe is renowned for its good value for money, its delicious cakes and tasty food but most ofall for the warm welcome that you can expect to receive from our wonderful service users.

Case study after case study, user survey after user survey repeatedly tells us that one of our strongest assets that makes Bullion Hall so special, is the warm welcome, the sense of being "at home", the inclusive nature of the reception that everyone receives the moment they step foot into the building. In this the cafe and those working there complement the positive approach taken by Centre Manager Walter and his team of caretakers.

Working in partnership with others to address identified needs and gaps in services

Our Development Officer has continued to work within a number of partnership arrangements. These have included the Chester-le-Street Area Action Partnership and its task groups. She continues as Chair of the Community Venues Consortium and supports a range of projects that aim to improve the carbon footprint of community buildings (including Bullion Hall) and the wider community. Funding has been secured to further develop a project that - once capital funding has been raised - will enable community buildings to plan and implement the installation of roof solar panels.

A second project seeks to take a strategic approach to improving environmental impact, including signposting community venues to environmental impact assessments, and schools to some less well-known government support.

Providing services and developing new initiatives that contribute to health, well-being and inclusion in our local community

Every year we undertake case studies from those who use Bullion Hall. They are a powerful tool that demonstrates the "soft" outcomes that can be achieved through engagement, the sense of belonging and achievement, and the physical and mental health gains that participants gain from their participation in our activities.

During this year a team of by pro bono researchers from the Operational Research Society used these

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case studies to determine the 'social value' generated by all the varied activities taking place in Bullion Hall and so demonstrate the impact Bullion Hall has in the communities we serve.

The "Final Report on the Social Return on Investment by Bullion Hall" was published in March 2017. They found that our activities have considerable impact on positive mental and physical health (including exercise and overcoming injury and ill-health) in our communities, reduced stress, improved family relationships and socialisation, reduced social isolation, improved self-confidence, offered a sense of purpose and achievement, and encouragement of others, increased learning (including IT and digital participation). It found that "for every £1 (invested in Bullion Hall) a social return of £4.71 is generated" and that "the total net social value (of activities in Bullion Hall) is assessed to be £658,485", and concluded "This report recommends the continued investment in the activity hall".

This is not just a great validation to all associated with Bullion Hall that what we do is valuable and has a positive impact on individuals and our communities, but is a clear message to those stakeholders who support us with funding - or may be considering supporting us in future - that this is a worthwhile investment.

Managing our organisation and assets in a sustainable manner

Maintenance of the building and the structural adaptations to update and improve the facilities are vital to the sustainable management of our assets. This year we have sourced funding for two significant improvements to the building, the first since the original refurbishment in 2001 /2002. Firstly the kitchen and cafe area have been reconfigured to create more storage and seating, and the kitchen has been brought up to more of an 'industrial standard'. Secondly we have been able to re-furbish the ladies' toilets, part of a necessary programme of improvements after 15-16 years.

These refurbishments are part of a longer-term ambitious plan to further develop and eventually extend our building, in order to both respond to increased demand for office and activity space and to create a framework for future financial sustainability of the organisation. We continue to seek both loan and grant finance to take this plan forward at the appropriate time.

Policies and procedures continue to be regularly reviewed. As a result of review of our Environmental Sustainability policy, we recently submitted ourselves to assessment by the Carbon Trust. This has generated a detailed report which guides us towards a number of key actions to be taken over the forthcoming year that will further reduce our carbon footprint.

Through submitting ourselves to Awards processes we aim to give and receive assurance as to the quality of our services and activities. These require the commitment of considerable time and effort to prepare for the assessment process, so in early December 2016 we were particularly pleased to receive notification that we had achieved the Advising Communities Visible Communities™

Award, and later that month that we had received the NE Better Health at Work Award at Bronze Level.

There is no doubt that VISIBLE Communities award was a tall order - it required a great deal of evidence not only to demonstrate compliance to the required standards as a charity, employer and community building but also to show how we engage with the local community and understand and respond to their needs, how we represent their voices at strategic partnership tables, and how we ensure that we are indeed the quality, relevant, contemporary hub that drives our mission statement. The evidence requirements where substantial and we would here like to record our thanks to Karen Graham who supported us throughout to collect and catalogue that evidence.

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During the year we said goodbye to John Young and welcomed Alan Dawson as a new member of the Caretaking team. Leanne who last year was a volunteer with us became our new paid finance officer and Nicola Burnip has joined the Wait-er-while cafe as the care cafe support worker.

Environmental Impact

As noted above, we continue to explore opportunities to continually improve the carbon foot print not only of our own building but also that of partner community venues and indeed the wider community of Chester-le-Street.

Financial review

As our Annual Accounts demonstrate we generated a total income of £204,604 in 2016-17. Of this £101,584 was income generated through our activities, and £103,020 through grants to support the services we provide and improvements to the building.

We would like here to acknowledge the generous support of Biffa Award and Awards for All whose funding supported the refurbishment of respectively the kitchen cafe area and the ladies' toilets, funding from the County Durham Community Foundation (DAYCO) to employ a part time finance officer, European Social Fund (LA7) to support the service users in the Wait er While cafe to achieve externally accredited qualifications,Rothley Trust and Carriers for Causes(Tesco's/Groundwork) towards kitchen equipment. We would also like to thank Durham County Council who have through Neighbourhood Budget and other funding strands supported a number of projects within the building and contributed towards the charity's sustainability over the course of the year.

Investment Policy and Reserves

Company Law requires the Executive Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming and expended resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Executive Committee seeks to follow best practice and: • Consistently apply suitable accounting policies and procedures;• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and• Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume

that the company will continue on that basis.

The Executive Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Executive Committee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In accordance with company law, as the company's directors, we certify that: • So far as we are aware there is no relevant information of which the company's independent

examiners are unaware; and• As the directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order

to make ourselves aware of any relevant independent examination information and to establishthat the company's independent examiners are aware of that information.

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Independent Examination

For the year ended 31st March 2017 the company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. Furthermore there are no members or indeed current funders who have required the company to obtain an audit of the accounts for the year in question. The trustees have elected to have the accounts independently examined believing it to be a more prudent use of resources.

Independent Examiners

Torbitt & Co were appointed as the charity's independent examiners during the year and express their willingness to continue as such, subject to the approval of members in general meeting.

The report of the directors has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2006, and with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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 and the strategic report were approved on 11/7/2017 and signedon behalf of the board of trustees by:

J Elliott Chairperson

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bullion Community Resource Centre


I report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2017, as set out on pages 11 to 21.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissionunder section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. As such, it was brought to our attention the apparent misuse of Charity funds, beginning during the financial year 2014/15 and continuing until December 2016. The trustees informed the appropriate authorities immediately and are taking all possible steps to recover the losses and a provision has been made in the Statement of Financial Position.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006, and

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accountingrequirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods andprinciples of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting byCharities have not been met, or

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Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)

31 March 2017

2017 Un restricted Restricted

funds funds Total funds Note £ £ £

Incoming Resources Grants and Contracts 5 103,020 103,020 Other trading activities 6 101,583 101,583 Investment income 7 1 1

Total income 101,584 103,020 204,604

Expenditure Expenditure on raising funds:

Costs of raising grants and contracts 8 130,783 112,309 243,092

Governance costs 9 1,236 1,236

Total expenditure 132,019 112,309 244,328

Net expenditure (30,435) (9,289) (39,724)

Transfers between funds (7,663) 7,663

Net movement in funds (38,098) (1,626) (39,724)

Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward as previously reported 17,145 171,171 188,316 Prior year adjustment 22,350 22,350

Total funds brought forward as restated 39,495 171,171 210,666

Total funds carried forward 1,397 169,545 170,942

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

The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

2016

Total funds £

81,275 100,370

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181,654

200,666 1,454

202,120

(20,466)

(20,466)

208,782

208,782

188,316

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Statement of Financial Position

31 March 2017

Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets

Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Net current assets

Total assets less current liabilities

Net assets

Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds

Total charity funds

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15

16

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2017

155,633

23,492 10,368

33,860

18,551

15,309

170,942

170,942

169,545 1,397

170,942

2016 £

171,176

11,016 10,178

21,194

4,054

17,140

188,316

188,316

171,171 17,145

188,316

For the year ending 31 March 2017 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Trustees' responsibilities:

• The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its financial statements for theyear in question in accordance with section 476;

• The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Actwith respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 11/07/2017 and are signed on behalf of the board by:

J Elliott Chairperson

The notes on pages 13 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements


1. General information

The charity is 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 Bullion Hall,

South Approach, Chester le Street, Co Durham, DH2 2DW.

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 Charities Act 2011.

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 investment properties measured at fair

value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future projects or commitments.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)


5. Grants and contracts

Restricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2017 Funds 2016

£ £ £ £

3,850 3,850 2,838 2,838 17,026 17,026 1,502 1,502 15,413 15,413 6,000 6,000 15,536 15,536

29,450 29,450

1,000 1,000 8,393 8,393 9,000 9,000 8,694 8,694 5,393 5,393 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 4,300 4,300

900 900

Grants and contracts

Advice in County Durham (AiCD) Peoples Health Trust Misc Small Grants DCC Neighbourhood Budget Big Potential Carriers for Causes (Tesco's/Groundwork) Awards for All European Social Fund (LA7) DCC Wheels to Work North Star Ventures Co Durham Community Foundation Berwick Trust Rothley Trust Biffa Award 45,000 45,000

103,020 103,020 81,275 81,275

6. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Un restricted Total Funds Funds 2017 Funds 2016

£ £ £ Bullion Hall - Room hire 64,621 79,750 79,750 Cafe income 11,866 4,860 4,860 Contract - Durham County Council 15,935 6,330 6,330 Other 5,331 9,430 9,430 Fencehouses Community Association

£ 64,621 11,866 15,935 5,331 3,830 3,830

101,583 101,583 100,370 100,370

7. Investment income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2017 Funds 2016

£ £ £ £ Bank interest receivable 1 9 9

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8. Costs of raising grants and contracts

Project payments Wages and salaries Pension costs Other employee benefits Training Water Light & heat Repairs & maintenance Insurance Fundraising Legal and professional fees Telephone Printing, postage and stationery Depreciation Bank charges Kitchen expenses Subscriptions Hospitality Cleaning Sundries

Unrestricted Funds

£ 8,048

85,696 1,810 1,147

990 1,367 6,338 1,674 2,577 1,043 2,310

986 1,123

5 738

12,293 886

1,085 667

130,783

Restricted Total Funds Funds 2017

£ £

10,711 18,759 16,225 101,921

1,810 92 1,239

990 1,367 6,338

67,895 69,569 2,577 1,043

948 3,258 986

1,123 15,538 15,543

738 900 13,193

886

1,085 667

112,309 243,092

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8. Costs of raising grants and contracts (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2016

£ £ £

Project payments 15,192 63,025 78,217

Wages and salaries 63,692 17,465 81,157

Pension costs 1,200 1,200

Other employee benefits 1,662 785 2,447

Training Water 538 538

Light & heat 7,515 7,515

Repairs & maintenance 2,694 2,694

Insurance 1,080 1,080

Fundraising Legal and professional fees 1,493 1,493

Telephone 995 995

Printing, postage and stationery 1,166 1,166

Depreciation 15,538 15,538

Bank charges Kitchen expenses 4,754 4,754

Subscriptions 340 340

Hospitality 362 362

Cleaning 1,142 1,142

Sundries 30 30

119,393 81,275 200,668

9. Governance costs

Unrestricted Total Funds Un restricted Total Funds Funds 2017 Funds 2016

£ £ £ £

Support costs 1,236 1,236 1,454 1,454

10. Net expenditure

Net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting): 2017 2016

£ £

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 15,543 15,638

Fees payable for the audit of the financial statements 1,020 1,020

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11. Independent examination fees

Fees payable to the independent examiner for: Independent examination of the financial statements

12. Staff costs

2017 2016 £ £

1,020 1,020

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

Wages and salaries Employer contributions to pension plans Other employee benefits

2017 2016 £ £

101,921 81,157 1,810 1,200 1,239 2,446

104,970 84,803

The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2016: Nil). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

Charitable Activities

2017 2016 No. No.

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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year {2016: Nil).

13. Trustee remuneration and expenses

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No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity werereceived by the trustees.

Tangible fixed assets

Long leasehold Fixtures and

property fittings Total £ £ £

Cost At 1 Apr 2016 and 31 Mar 2017 388,457 53,597 442,054

Depreciation At 1 April 2016 217,286 53,592 270,878 Charge for the year 15,538 5 15,543

At 31 March 2017 232,824 53,597 286,421

Carrying amount At 31 March 2017 155,633 155,633

At 31 March 2016 171,171 5 171,176

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Chairs Report

Each year we report that we are getting busier, and this year is no exception. Bullion Hall is a vibrant hub of activity offering something for (just about) everyone!

This year we have seen an even broader range of activities (working together with Chester West & Central Community Partnership), including increased engagement for our older people. New activities include; knit and natter, an introduction to indoor bowling, yoga and seated exercise. New and innovative sessions include a Spiritual & Psychic Development Group.

We welcomed new tenants in our office accommodation last November – The North Durham Wheels to Work. This project helps overcome a key barrier to employability for local residents. An 18-month project initially, for which we hope to help secure continuity of funding. This projectcomplements the broad range of other services delivered from Bullion Hall; welfare rights, job club,food distribution and school holidays activities.

Our “Wait er While” café is thriving – following a new kitchen refit and a great team of service users ably managed by Liz Howe gives the building a vibrancy and warm welcome that has become part of our fabric. The Café again achieved a 5 star Food and Hygiene Rating this year.

Our Development Officer continues to work within a number of partnerships (eg.; Chester le Street District AAP and the Community Venues Consortium) that helps us maintain a finger on the pulse in our local community. Belinda continues to multi task and fulfil her many duties with skill and competence, not least the ongoing task to seek funding to maintain stability, funds for core costs, capital expenditure, projects and activities.

This year a team of pro-bono researchers from the Operational Research Society used information from our many case studies of users of Bullion Hall to determine the “social value” generated by all that we do here. The detailed report highlights the financial and social value of our services and the positive impact on our community.

The refurbishment of the Ladies Toilets was a welcome improvement, and together with the kitchen refurbishment has given the building a face lift. Longer term more ambitious plans for the extension of the property to increase our capacity to delivery more community activities has unfortunately been side tracked this year. However we remain optimistic that we will get this back on the rails and pursue our vision in the not too distant future.

We were thrilled to receive the Advising Communities Visible Communities Award (VISIBLE). We provided a great deal of evidence to demonstrate our high standards as a charity, employer and a community building, engaging with our local community and responding to their needs and representing them at a strategic level. A special thanks to Karen Graham who supported us to collect and catalogue the mountain of evidence that made the award a reality.

We were challenged this year with unravelling the problems concerning our accounts, explained in full within the body of this report. Our Development Officer, all Trustees and our acting Treasurer Derek Shingleton have dedicated much time and effort to investigate and take appropriate action to seek remedy for this and be in the position to present our annual account and statement of financial affairs today.

I would like to thank everyone involved in working with and for Bullion Hall Community Centre over the last year, staff, trustees, service users, and the army of volunteers who help to make this place buzz with interest, fun and achievement.

The OR Society

The Rothley Trust

Bullion Community Resource Centre is a Company Limited by Guarantee.

Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 4046498. Registered Charity No. 1084105.

Reg Office: Bullion Hall , South Approach, Chester-le-street, Co. Durham. DH2 2DW

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