Strouden Park Community
Association
Reglstered Charlty Number 1003737
ACCOUNTS
and
TRL STEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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Charlty Infomiatlon.
Structure. Governance and Management......... . ...
Objectives and activitles......................... ... ..
Publlc beneflt............-..................-...
Inductlon and tralnln8 of trustees..............,..,,....,,,.,.,,.,.,.......-
Member5hlp..,,.... .................... ....................................... .
Meetln8 our lezal obllzatlons................................... ................ .,............
Related parties........................,.......,.. . ...... .............................................,.,..,... .. .............................
Lease..................
Achlevements and perforinance.................................,........ ...................................................,..,.,,.......
2023-24 Chalrman'$ Report.
Flnanelal Revlew..................
Investment pollry....................................,....- ..........
Unrestrlcted funds and free reserves..........................................,,.,...,,........,,.... ........... ...... ... ........
Insurance cover...
Treasurer's Report for2022-23.............,.... .. ....
Strouden Park CommunltyAssoclatlon 8alanco Sheetas of 31 March 2023..,.......,.. ....
Oeclaratlon..................................,.........,,........ ...... ............. ....................,...........,...
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Charity Information
Nomes of th¢ Chority Trustee5 who manag¢ th¢ chtirity:
Brendo Moore - Chair
David Stokes - Vice Chair
Ann Mertens - Treasurer
Rebecco 6odber - Trustee
Helen Tate - Trustee
susan Craft - Secretory
Chorlty Number:
Chorlty Address:
1003737
31 Vanguard Rd, Bournemouth 8H8 9NU.
Independent Examin¢r',
Louise Parker
Parker 8usiness Support
Leybourne Ave, Bournemouth BHIO
Bankers:
Lloyds Bank
321-323 Wimborne Rood
Winton
8ournemouth
BH9 2AF
Structure, Governance and Management
Strouden Park Community Association (SPCA) was established as a charity in March
1986. It is an unincorporated association registered with the Charity Commission under
charity number 1003737.
The Trustees of Strouden Park Community Association have overall management
responsibility for the Centre bui Iding and manage this in line with the constitution and
under the terms of a lease with 8CP Council. This entails:
the day-to-day running of the centre.
m¢Jnaging the Association's f inonces and administration.
A continuing programme of work 1$ needed to maintain and improve the physical
condition of the premises.
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Continue to moke the Centre more ac¢essible and engage with the local
community.
The Trustees delegQte the day-to4ay mana9ement of the Centres Off ice to a part-
time mana9er responsible f or bookih9s and the general m(]nagement of the Centre as
well a$ relationships with all the groups using the Centre.
Trustee meetin9s are held every quarter.
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charitable company ar¢ to:
(a) To promote the benef it of the inhabltants of Strouden Park and the neighbourhood
(hereinaf ter called ' the area of benef it, ) without distinction of sex or of political,
religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations
and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the
interests of social welf are for recreatioh l￿d leisure-time ¢¢¢upatioh with the object
of improvin9 the conditions of lif¢ f or the said inhabitants,
(b) To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinafter
called 'the Centre ) and to maintain ond manage or to cooperate with any local
statutory authority in the maintenance and mana9ement of such a Centre for octivities
promoted by the Associatloh and its constituent bodies in f urtherance of the above
objects.
The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
Public benefit
The trustees are mindf ul of the requipements for meeting the public benefit test. The
establishment of the community centre and its maintenance ond management provide
access for the local community to a range of benef its. including education, social
welfare, and recreation to improve the lives of that community, It is felt this sotisfles
such criteria.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in
deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Activities
The rooms of the community centre are hired out to groups and clubs from Strouden
Park and the surrounding orea in dccordance with the objectives.
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Induction and trdining of trustees
The 'Essential Trustee, document, the constitution. and a copy of the latest annual
accounts ore available to new trustees.
Staff
The Centre currently hos no paid staff . However. a Contractor manages the Centre's
bookings and general monagement of the Centre and users part-time on behalf of the
Trustees. Cleaning of the Centre and critical maintenance and repalr works are
outsourced to contractors.
Membershlp
The Trustees hove decided not to charge membership fees in 2023 to attract new
members. There are 42 members, and the fees will be reviewed in 2024.
Meeilng our legal obligations
The Trustees ore f ully aware of their responsibilities to ensure that SPCA'S activities
omply with various laws and regulations. These include Charity Law, Health and Safety
Law, Fire Safety, Environmental Health, building regulations. the t)isabi lity
Discrimination Act, and the Data Protection Act.
If necessary, compliance with laws and regulations has inf luenced oll Trustee
discussions ond decisions throu9hout the year. The Trustees have $ou9ht assistance
and advice f rom CAN, the 8CP Council, and other relevant bodies when necessary.
The Trustees are conscious that the need for legal advice ¢Jnd 9uidance will be ongoin9
and will take this up when required.
The Trustees recognise that all these requirements are essential in ensuring proper
and transporent governance of SPCA to support its position as a registered charity.
Related parties
SPCA 1$ aware that it cannot achieve its long-term goals without the active involvement
and support of various agencies that guide, advise, and f aci litate development. To this
end. SPCA maintains a close working relationship with the BCP Council and the
Community Action Network (CAN). Being a member of CAN has enabled the SPCA to
access all the necessary advice and support for managing an active public building.
Lease

SPCA agreed and signed a 25-year lease on the buildin9 Wlth BCP in March 2012. We
have a 9ood working relationship with the 8CP Council to ensure both partits abide by
the lease terms and f ulf il the necessary requirements for the mointenance and upkeep
of the bui Iding.
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Achievements and performance
2023-24 Chairman's Report
2023 went f rom stren9th to stren9th buildiw on 2022. Another long-term group lef t us
last year to carry on in their own dance studio, but spa¢es were quickly f illed. The only
upset early 5ast year was that the Probation Service announced they were goin9 to pull
out of Lunch Club. They had been doiw it for over 30 years. We immediatoly acted ¢md
had a meeting with two other lunch clubs in Dorset who have used this service for many
years, like us. We all wrote to our MPS, local Councillors, Crime and Police Commissioner
and, of course. head of the Probation Service. We then had meetings Wlth the head of
Probation for the South ke9ion. MP Tobias Ellwood, who came to our lunch club, 9ove us
his support, and sold he would contact the Justice Minister. The happy outcome was that
after a few meetings, the Probation Service a9reed to keep the lunch clubs on, with o
few tweaks. We overage around 30 people at the lunch club weekly butore open to having
a few more people.
As many will know, the two banks at the bottom of Castle Point closed, but Barclays 8ank
now has a presence at the centre three days a week. During the early part of last yeor.
we opened our doors on a Monday morning omd off ered a Warm Welcome with ¢of f ee and
cake. We did not hove a signif icant uptake for this, but a steady band of people came,
and we have continued this for this year. Thanks to Ann Mertens for her work and
dedication to this, but we could alw(rys do with volunteers to come and make the tea and
chat with people.
Last year was also busy for the centre as we wanted to chan9e our stotus from an
Association to a Choritable Incorporated Qrganisation (CIO). This has generated a lot
of work. especially for Sue. our secretary, and Ann, our treasurer., my Sincere thanks 90
to both. All the Trustees have been involved, and Stuort, our Ioff ice Imanager, and
again, my thanks go to them. It has not hoppened yet but will hopefully happen before
our next financial year, We look forward to a good year with not too many problems.
Thank you.
Brenda Moore
Chairperson
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Financial Review
Investment pollcy
There are no restrictions on the charity's power to inves*. The unrestricted funds may
be Invested in (yty investment with the trustee board's agreement. The charity's
investment strategy is low risk.
Unrestricted funds and free reserves
The charity's policy is that unrestricted funds not designated for a specif ic use should
be maintained at a level equivalent to thr¢¢ month's expenditure. The trustees
consider that reserves at this level will ensure that they can continue the ¢harity'S
current activities in the event of a signif icant drop in f undin9. At the S¢me time,
consideration is given to ways in which additional f unds may be raised. This level of
reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Free reserves, those reserves not tied up in f ixed assets. designated reserves and
restricted reserves are maintained for ongoing refurbishment. Due to increasing costs
commensurate with octivities and le9islation. free reserves are held to meet potentiol
risks.
Insurance cover
Insurance coverage for the premises, contents, and liabilities has been in effect
thro￿hoUt the year for SPCA, includin9 public liability coverage of £IOm as required
by the Council's lease.
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Treasurer's Report for 2022-23
Our f inances for this f inancial period are on a steady footin9 and I will bring your
attention to the following:
Firstly, during the pandemi¢ we received a number of 9overnment grants. Since then,
we have been at the mercy of market forces, not only with rising Utility costs. but also
concerning the outlay of replacing maJor appliances.
Secondly, we were fortunate to apply for and receive a grant for new chairs and a new
cooker, which amounted to £3,423. However. our outlay in total for the year was
£8,188.
Our council tax, which wtts subsidised during the pandemic, continues to be held at a low
rate.
FLtrthermore. to maximise our f inancial situation £20,000 has been deposited in a one-
year f ixed term deposit.
To summarise, our f iscal arrangements are stable and whilst our f igures exhibit £7,170
less cash in hand than the previous year, this has been predominantly because of
replacing f ixed assets.
Mertens Treasurer

Strouden Park Community Association Balance Sheet as of 31 March 2023
Total 31 March 2023
Total 31 March 2022
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
90,407
88,315
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand 66,192
Debtors and prepayments
73,362
Total Current Assets
66,192
73,362
Creditors
(falling within one year)
600
NET CURRENT ASSETS 66,192
72,762
TOTAL ASSETS
156,599
161,077
Creditors:
Long Term Liabilities
Funds of the charity
General Funds
Restricted Funds
156,599
161,077
Total Funds
156,599
161,077
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Declaration
The Trustees decltjre that they have approved the trustee's report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signature...-..................
Full nome........,.-.
Position...............cAd*.K.PE.A.S*. ..........--......................,,.................................
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