Strouden Parf(CommuntyAssociation Trustee Annual Report2023124 Strouden Park Community Association Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts For the year 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Page11
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 Contents Charity Information: ............... Charity Trustees:........... Ref erence and Administration Details....... Structure, Governance and Management...................... Type of governing document and how the charity is constituted. Membership...................................................................................................................... Trustees....................... . ..... Staff ................................................................................................................................ Objectives UrPoseS of the Organisation).......................................................... Summary of the Charity's Main Activities. Achievements and Performance.. 5 Public Benefit.......................................................................................................... Financial Review . Reserves Policy............................................................................... Notes regarding specific categories of payments...................................................... Total Income;................................................................................................................... Total Expenditure;.......................................................... Principles Sources of Funding: Principal Risks Facing the Charity:.................................................................................. Appendices.............................................. . Appendix l- Chairperson's annual report..:................................................................. Appendix 2 - Receipts and Payment Accounts 01/04/2023 to 31/02/2024............. Appendix 3 - Independent Examiner's Statement...................................................... Page12
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 l. Charity Information: Charity Trustees: Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Who acted during the period covered by this report and by the date it was roved Mrs Brenda Moore Mr David Stokes Mrs Ann Mertens Mrs Susan Craft Ms Rebecca Godber Mrs Helen Wilson Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secreta Trustee Trustee erson Ref erence and Administration Details Strouden Park Communit Association SPCA Other names the charity is know istered Chari Princi Numbe al Addres Structur Independent Examine 1003737 31 Van uard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9NU Unincor orated Association James Rainbow FCCA 56 Colehill Crescent Bournemouth, BH9 3QQ Lloyds Bank 321-323 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth BH9 IAF Ms Deborah Mills Banker P8ge13
Strouden ParkCommunttyAssociation TrustseAnnual Report 2023124 2. Structure, Governance and Management. Type of governing document and how the charity is constituted. Strouden Park Community Association (SPCA) was established as a charity in March 1986. It operates as an unincorporated association registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1003737. Membership The organisation is made up of Trustees, members and one staf f member. The Trustees, elected annually by the membership, run the Charity on behalf of the members and are responsible f or making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the charity, including how the charity's f unds are to be spent. The Community Centre Manager manages the activities by maintaining room calendars/availabi lity, maintaining the building and grounds, bui Iding strong working relationships with hirers, and working with the local council regarding general and preventative maintenance. The manager is also responsible f or all social media activities to promote the Centre. Members are invited to an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Decisions that require the vote of all members can be made at this meeting. Trustees The current trustees are responsible f or recruiting new trustees, who are selected and appointed according to the relevant section of the charity's constitution and the requirements set by the Charity Commission. New Trustees must complete a f orm to provide the personal and contact inf ormation required by the Charity Commission. Additionally, they will make a declaration regarding their suitability f or the role. This inf ormation is shared only on a need-to-know basis. New Trustees wi 51 have access to the "Essential Trustee" document, the constitution, a copy of the Trustee role description, the latest annual accounts, and the minutes f rom the most recent meeting. They will also receive a copy of the Association's key policies, including saf e9uarding and data protection. Staff The Centre appointed its f irst staff member at the be9innin9 of July 2024 to become the Community Centre Manager and take over the day-to-day Page14
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 management and organisation of the Centre part-time. A self -employed contractor previously f i Iled this role. 3. Objectives (Purposes of the Organisation) The objectives of the Association are to: (a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Strouden Park and the neighbourhood (f rom now on 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 eff ort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of lif e f or the said inhabitants. (b)To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinaf ter called 'the Centre,) and to maintain and manage, or to co-operate with any local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in f urtherance of the above objects. The association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. 4. Summary of the Charity's Main Activities. Achievements and Performance. The community centre of f ers diverse activities, including local meetings, f itness classes, dance, Chair exercise, Tai Chi, yoga, self-def ence, singing, baby ballet lessons, musical dance perf ormances, Baby and Toddler groups, Pilates, a weekly lunch club, whist, bingo, drumming sessions, and science lessons f or children. Additionally, we hold warm welcome cof f ee mornings and provide a meeting point f or a home education group. The centre is also available for private hire. We are pleased to collaborate with the BCP Council and its representatives to help maintain the community centre, s f aci lities and services. The BCP Council owns and leases the building to the SPCA. SPCA are responsible f or the daily management of the Centre and upkeep and maintenance of the Centre. Maintaining a good working relationship can achieve the best possible outcomes for centre users and local community members. Page15
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 The association's trustees meet quarterly, depending on the need, to review the progress and outcomes of our work. While the trustees make decisions, we also welcome constructive f eedback f rom our partners, members, and centre users. The Association would like to thank the Centre Manager and all those who kindly volunteer their time f reely and work hard to make the community centre a thriving, lively, and vibrant place. Public Benefit The current building was built in 2012. We believe that in providing community centre f acilities f or private hire and coordinating a wide range of activities which people can carry out f or their enjoyment outside of work, our purposes help to promote and enhance the health, well-being, social welfare and conditions of lif e f or people in the local community by advancing social interaction, community development, education, physical/mental health and spirituality/religious belief activities. The facilities provide an essential meetin9 point f or parents, carers and others in the local community, some of whom might otherwise f eel isolated. Consequently, we brin9 members of the community much closer together. The services are provided f or the benef it of anyone who enjoys attending. There is no restrictive membership status or legally binding pref erence regarding the use of the facilities. It is available to everyone, without exception. The sessions at the centre change to meet the local community's needs. t)ecisions can be made about which sessions to provide either by someone approachin9 us f or a venue in which to run their sessions (they can then join us as a member, which allows us to f ully support them to make it a success) or by actively seeking out someone with the knowledge required to of fer a particular session that we think is missing or has been requested by someone or members. New ventures can lead to dif ferent outcomes: some succeed while others fail. However, our willingness to explore new ideas has expanded the variety of sessions we offer, which we adjust based on community needs. We believe these sessions are relevant to todays context and, as a result, our faci lities are utilised ef f ectively. The average weekly attendance is estimated to be around Page16
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 373 people. We are committed to continuing to adapt to the community, s evolving needs in the future. The Centre is open to the public dai ly f rom 9 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and f rom 9 AM to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday. It typically closes f or the Christmas and New Year holidays. Additionally, it may close if it is used as a polling station. We off er various weekly or monthly sessions, with some sessions available only during term time and others operatin9 year-round. To address noise and nuisance concerns f rom our neighbours, we ensure the centre closes promptly at 10 PM and respond quickly to any rare issues or complaints. Fees are kept as low as possible, and we off er discounted rates to new members when required, which helps ensure the activities, long-term success. 6. Financial Review The Association's accounts are presented in the 'Receipts and Payments Accounting, f ormat, available to organisations with a total income below £250,000. This f ormat meets the Association's needs very well. Please ref er to the Receipts and Payments Accounts f or the Associations, current f inancial position details. The charitys income was above £25,000 during the f iscal year in question, so James Rainbow FCCA conducted an independent account examination. Reserves Policy. The Association holds f unds in reserve to cover regular monthly or annual expenses, which would still need to be paid should the community Centre need to close f or a maximum of three months due to unf oreseen circumstances. The Trustee board review the reserve amount annually at the end of each f iscal year. Notes regardin9 specif ic categories of payments Total Income: Income f or this f iscal year has increased by £6,603 compared to the previous year. this increase is made up of . An increase in hire fees of £3,197 Page17
Strouden ParkCommuntyA8sociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 o An increase in other income (lunch club f ees, book sales, bingo) of £2,986 Interest received f rom Lloyds Bank Investments of £420 The increase in hire f ees is partly due to Barclays Bank uti lising the Centre as part of their "Barclays Local" initiative, which operates three days a week f rom the Centre. The Centre did not receive any grants in this f inancial year. Total Expenditure: The additional income received was counterbalanced by a rise in the Centre's operatin9 expenses, which increased by over £8,000 during the f iscal year compared to the previous year. This rise included higher energy Costs and expenses f or building repairs and maintenance. The charity trustees caref ully evaluate signif icant expenses, wei9hing the necessity of maintenance and repairs against the need to maintain the Centre's f inancial security and long-term viability. Principles Sources of Funding: The charity's primary source of income typically comes f rom room hire f ees. These f ees are kept as low as possible f or Centre users, but they are necessary to maintain the f acilities and ensure their long-term success. Room hire f ees accounted for just over 79 /0 of this year's income. Principal Risks Facing the Charity: During the period covered by this report, income f rom room hire and additional activities has signif icantly increased compared to the previous year. While the Association remains in a strong f inancial position, a primary concern is the necessary maintenance and repairs f or the Centre. This year alone, two major projects have emerged: installing a new heating system and installing hot water in the toilets. Furthermore, the very wet weather of late has brought attention to issues with the roof , suggesting that additional expenditure may be required. It will be essential to closely monitor the Association, s f inancial situation throughout the coming year. Page18
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TNsteeAnnual Report 2023/24 Appendices: Appendix l - Chairperson's annual report Appendix 2 ~ keceipts and Payment Accounts 01/04/2023 to 31/02/2024 Appendix 3 - Independent Examiner's Statement Page19
strouden Park C0nMllty Association ChairnwÈ's Report 31112124 This will be my last report as Chairn a8 I will be stepping dowll in that position at the AGM, but will not be st¢pping away. 2024 has been a year of ups al downs especially in relation to the maintenance at the centrc. At the very end of August we welcomed & new Centre Manag¢r. Debbi¢. This has now become an employed position for the Celltre. Not long after Debbie started we had no heating. Our ground source heating PWDP had packed up. This caused many problems but in thc end it has been rcsolved with a gas boiler and a separate boiler for supplying hot water to our toilets. As the Centre is now 12 years old we are also looking at new flooring because as you would expect it gets a lot of wear. Since my last report we are now tying things to cover all age wup8. We have started bingo once a month for older peopl¢, or anyone who would like to come, and so far this I proved quite popular. Rebecc one of our Tn76t¢¢s, was v¢ry ke to do a Families Toddler Group and this was started in Septsmber. Lots of toys ets. were donatsd but it has provcd quit¢ hard work getting this going. With more advertising we hope tbis will do better ID the New Year, but thanks to Rebecc4 Hel Karen and Debbie for all their hard work in getting this going. Barclays Bank have had a presence at the centre all this year on 3 days a week and hopefully this will continue. Most of the groups have continued and Debbie has managed to secure a couple more. We still have birthday parties ets throughout the year. Our Monday Wann Welcome has continued and increased in numbers with one week having 13 people. Thi8 is a good community event especially for people on their own. Evcryone welcome. My thaDks go to Ann for keeping thi8 going. Our Lunch Club has been doing well, even though the Probation Service have b¢¢ll unable to provide a team for around five sessions but I do tbank Tessa (who fornierly worked for the Probation Service) for gtepping in and also the volunteers from St John's Holdenburst Monday lunch club. We are very gratefill. In my last report I mentioned that the Centre is going to changc its status from an Association to a CIO (Charitsble Incorporated Organisation). This is now much nearer and I want to express my thanks to Sue our secretary and Ann our Treasurer for all their hard work in bringing this to fruition. Lastly, I want to thank all the Tntee'S for their support over the last few years. I know it will be in good hands for years to come. Do pl¢as¢ support the celltre, it is there for the Community and long may it last and grow. Brenda Moore Chairnmn
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Strouden Park Communl Assoclatlon 1003737 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110412023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year 22-23 to th8 nearest £ to thè nrest£ to the £ to th• n•aroSt £ A1 Recei Donations Hall Lètting$ Other Activltles generating income Intsrest received 29,663 7,013 420 29.663 7,013 420 26,486 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Investment sales. (see table). 37,097 37,097 30,493 Sub total 37.097 37.097 30.493 A3Pa ments Lggal and Professional Admin Insurance Li¢¢nee & Subscrlptlon Printing, Posta e & Statione Rent & Rates Repairs & Mairhten•n¢• Sundry Telephone & intsrn•t 450 13,448 588 418 291 1S6 8.367 283 515 5,202 4,523 3,100 37,341 450 13,448 588 418 291 ISS 8.367 283 515 5.202 4,523 3,100 37,341 28,597 600 Cleanin Lunch Club Expenses Sub total 29.197 A4 Asset and investment urchases, {see table) Fixed Asset Investment 545 Sub total 545 37,886 37.886 29.197 Net of re¢eipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 789 789 1,296 66,192 65.403 66,192 65.403 1.296 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2111212024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre$trithd funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to neamst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categorfes Detalls B1 Cash funds Current Account 4.902 Current Aceount 30,021 Equals Card 27 Petty Cash 33 Lloyds Invgstments 30,420 Total cash funds 65,403 Iree balances %%lth r8celpts aTrJ payments rUntI$ll Unrestri¢t•d funds to ne8rest£ Restrfcted funds to noaresl £ Endowment funds to nearest£ Details Fund to whlch asset belon Detalls Cost loptlonall Current valuo tiortal B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch $¥t belon 81,555 Detalls Land and Buildings Cost loptlonall Curront valu8 tionol B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Flxtures and Flttlngs 7,518 14,284 7,518 Fund to whlch relates Amount due onal Ivhen due lonal Detalls B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on bahalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Dale of approval CCXX R2 accounts ISS)
Independent Examinerfs Report to Strouden Park Community Association {1003737) Trustees I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act ). I report in respect of my examination of the charitvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515}{bl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. 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. James Rainbow FCCA 56 Colehill Crescent Bournemouth BH9 3QQ Dated 24th November 2024
Strouden Parf(CommuntyAssociation Trustee Annual Report2023124 Strouden Park Community Association Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts For the year 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Page11
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 Contents Charity Information: ............... Charity Trustees:........... Ref erence and Administration Details....... Structure, Governance and Management...................... Type of governing document and how the charity is constituted. Membership...................................................................................................................... Trustees....................... . ..... Staff ................................................................................................................................ Objectives UrPoseS of the Organisation).......................................................... Summary of the Charity's Main Activities. Achievements and Performance.. 5 Public Benefit.......................................................................................................... Financial Review . Reserves Policy............................................................................... Notes regarding specific categories of payments...................................................... Total Income;................................................................................................................... Total Expenditure;.......................................................... Principles Sources of Funding: Principal Risks Facing the Charity:.................................................................................. Appendices.............................................. . Appendix l- Chairperson's annual report..:................................................................. Appendix 2 - Receipts and Payment Accounts 01/04/2023 to 31/02/2024............. Appendix 3 - Independent Examiner's Statement...................................................... Page12
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 l. Charity Information: Charity Trustees: Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Who acted during the period covered by this report and by the date it was roved Mrs Brenda Moore Mr David Stokes Mrs Ann Mertens Mrs Susan Craft Ms Rebecca Godber Mrs Helen Wilson Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Secreta Trustee Trustee erson Ref erence and Administration Details Strouden Park Communit Association SPCA Other names the charity is know istered Chari Princi Numbe al Addres Structur Independent Examine 1003737 31 Van uard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9NU Unincor orated Association James Rainbow FCCA 56 Colehill Crescent Bournemouth, BH9 3QQ Lloyds Bank 321-323 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth BH9 IAF Ms Deborah Mills Banker P8ge13
Strouden ParkCommunttyAssociation TrustseAnnual Report 2023124 2. Structure, Governance and Management. Type of governing document and how the charity is constituted. Strouden Park Community Association (SPCA) was established as a charity in March 1986. It operates as an unincorporated association registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1003737. Membership The organisation is made up of Trustees, members and one staf f member. The Trustees, elected annually by the membership, run the Charity on behalf of the members and are responsible f or making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the charity, including how the charity's f unds are to be spent. The Community Centre Manager manages the activities by maintaining room calendars/availabi lity, maintaining the building and grounds, bui Iding strong working relationships with hirers, and working with the local council regarding general and preventative maintenance. The manager is also responsible f or all social media activities to promote the Centre. Members are invited to an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Decisions that require the vote of all members can be made at this meeting. Trustees The current trustees are responsible f or recruiting new trustees, who are selected and appointed according to the relevant section of the charity's constitution and the requirements set by the Charity Commission. New Trustees must complete a f orm to provide the personal and contact inf ormation required by the Charity Commission. Additionally, they will make a declaration regarding their suitability f or the role. This inf ormation is shared only on a need-to-know basis. New Trustees wi 51 have access to the "Essential Trustee" document, the constitution, a copy of the Trustee role description, the latest annual accounts, and the minutes f rom the most recent meeting. They will also receive a copy of the Association's key policies, including saf e9uarding and data protection. Staff The Centre appointed its f irst staff member at the be9innin9 of July 2024 to become the Community Centre Manager and take over the day-to-day Page14
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 management and organisation of the Centre part-time. A self -employed contractor previously f i Iled this role. 3. Objectives (Purposes of the Organisation) The objectives of the Association are to: (a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Strouden Park and the neighbourhood (f rom now on 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 eff ort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of lif e f or the said inhabitants. (b)To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinaf ter called 'the Centre,) and to maintain and manage, or to co-operate with any local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in f urtherance of the above objects. The association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. 4. Summary of the Charity's Main Activities. Achievements and Performance. The community centre of f ers diverse activities, including local meetings, f itness classes, dance, Chair exercise, Tai Chi, yoga, self-def ence, singing, baby ballet lessons, musical dance perf ormances, Baby and Toddler groups, Pilates, a weekly lunch club, whist, bingo, drumming sessions, and science lessons f or children. Additionally, we hold warm welcome cof f ee mornings and provide a meeting point f or a home education group. The centre is also available for private hire. We are pleased to collaborate with the BCP Council and its representatives to help maintain the community centre, s f aci lities and services. The BCP Council owns and leases the building to the SPCA. SPCA are responsible f or the daily management of the Centre and upkeep and maintenance of the Centre. Maintaining a good working relationship can achieve the best possible outcomes for centre users and local community members. Page15
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 The association's trustees meet quarterly, depending on the need, to review the progress and outcomes of our work. While the trustees make decisions, we also welcome constructive f eedback f rom our partners, members, and centre users. The Association would like to thank the Centre Manager and all those who kindly volunteer their time f reely and work hard to make the community centre a thriving, lively, and vibrant place. Public Benefit The current building was built in 2012. We believe that in providing community centre f acilities f or private hire and coordinating a wide range of activities which people can carry out f or their enjoyment outside of work, our purposes help to promote and enhance the health, well-being, social welfare and conditions of lif e f or people in the local community by advancing social interaction, community development, education, physical/mental health and spirituality/religious belief activities. The facilities provide an essential meetin9 point f or parents, carers and others in the local community, some of whom might otherwise f eel isolated. Consequently, we brin9 members of the community much closer together. The services are provided f or the benef it of anyone who enjoys attending. There is no restrictive membership status or legally binding pref erence regarding the use of the facilities. It is available to everyone, without exception. The sessions at the centre change to meet the local community's needs. t)ecisions can be made about which sessions to provide either by someone approachin9 us f or a venue in which to run their sessions (they can then join us as a member, which allows us to f ully support them to make it a success) or by actively seeking out someone with the knowledge required to of fer a particular session that we think is missing or has been requested by someone or members. New ventures can lead to dif ferent outcomes: some succeed while others fail. However, our willingness to explore new ideas has expanded the variety of sessions we offer, which we adjust based on community needs. We believe these sessions are relevant to todays context and, as a result, our faci lities are utilised ef f ectively. The average weekly attendance is estimated to be around Page16
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TrusteeAnnual Report2023124 373 people. We are committed to continuing to adapt to the community, s evolving needs in the future. The Centre is open to the public dai ly f rom 9 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and f rom 9 AM to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday. It typically closes f or the Christmas and New Year holidays. Additionally, it may close if it is used as a polling station. We off er various weekly or monthly sessions, with some sessions available only during term time and others operatin9 year-round. To address noise and nuisance concerns f rom our neighbours, we ensure the centre closes promptly at 10 PM and respond quickly to any rare issues or complaints. Fees are kept as low as possible, and we off er discounted rates to new members when required, which helps ensure the activities, long-term success. 6. Financial Review The Association's accounts are presented in the 'Receipts and Payments Accounting, f ormat, available to organisations with a total income below £250,000. This f ormat meets the Association's needs very well. Please ref er to the Receipts and Payments Accounts f or the Associations, current f inancial position details. The charitys income was above £25,000 during the f iscal year in question, so James Rainbow FCCA conducted an independent account examination. Reserves Policy. The Association holds f unds in reserve to cover regular monthly or annual expenses, which would still need to be paid should the community Centre need to close f or a maximum of three months due to unf oreseen circumstances. The Trustee board review the reserve amount annually at the end of each f iscal year. Notes regardin9 specif ic categories of payments Total Income: Income f or this f iscal year has increased by £6,603 compared to the previous year. this increase is made up of . An increase in hire fees of £3,197 Page17
Strouden ParkCommuntyA8sociation TrusteeAnnual Report 2023124 o An increase in other income (lunch club f ees, book sales, bingo) of £2,986 Interest received f rom Lloyds Bank Investments of £420 The increase in hire f ees is partly due to Barclays Bank uti lising the Centre as part of their "Barclays Local" initiative, which operates three days a week f rom the Centre. The Centre did not receive any grants in this f inancial year. Total Expenditure: The additional income received was counterbalanced by a rise in the Centre's operatin9 expenses, which increased by over £8,000 during the f iscal year compared to the previous year. This rise included higher energy Costs and expenses f or building repairs and maintenance. The charity trustees caref ully evaluate signif icant expenses, wei9hing the necessity of maintenance and repairs against the need to maintain the Centre's f inancial security and long-term viability. Principles Sources of Funding: The charity's primary source of income typically comes f rom room hire f ees. These f ees are kept as low as possible f or Centre users, but they are necessary to maintain the f acilities and ensure their long-term success. Room hire f ees accounted for just over 79 /0 of this year's income. Principal Risks Facing the Charity: During the period covered by this report, income f rom room hire and additional activities has signif icantly increased compared to the previous year. While the Association remains in a strong f inancial position, a primary concern is the necessary maintenance and repairs f or the Centre. This year alone, two major projects have emerged: installing a new heating system and installing hot water in the toilets. Furthermore, the very wet weather of late has brought attention to issues with the roof , suggesting that additional expenditure may be required. It will be essential to closely monitor the Association, s f inancial situation throughout the coming year. Page18
Strouden ParkCommuntyAssociation TNsteeAnnual Report 2023/24 Appendices: Appendix l - Chairperson's annual report Appendix 2 ~ keceipts and Payment Accounts 01/04/2023 to 31/02/2024 Appendix 3 - Independent Examiner's Statement Page19
strouden Park C0nMllty Association ChairnwÈ's Report 31112124 This will be my last report as Chairn a8 I will be stepping dowll in that position at the AGM, but will not be st¢pping away. 2024 has been a year of ups al downs especially in relation to the maintenance at the centrc. At the very end of August we welcomed & new Centre Manag¢r. Debbi¢. This has now become an employed position for the Celltre. Not long after Debbie started we had no heating. Our ground source heating PWDP had packed up. This caused many problems but in thc end it has been rcsolved with a gas boiler and a separate boiler for supplying hot water to our toilets. As the Centre is now 12 years old we are also looking at new flooring because as you would expect it gets a lot of wear. Since my last report we are now tying things to cover all age wup8. We have started bingo once a month for older peopl¢, or anyone who would like to come, and so far this I proved quite popular. Rebecc one of our Tn76t¢¢s, was v¢ry ke to do a Families Toddler Group and this was started in Septsmber. Lots of toys ets. were donatsd but it has provcd quit¢ hard work getting this going. With more advertising we hope tbis will do better ID the New Year, but thanks to Rebecc4 Hel Karen and Debbie for all their hard work in getting this going. Barclays Bank have had a presence at the centre all this year on 3 days a week and hopefully this will continue. Most of the groups have continued and Debbie has managed to secure a couple more. We still have birthday parties ets throughout the year. Our Monday Wann Welcome has continued and increased in numbers with one week having 13 people. Thi8 is a good community event especially for people on their own. Evcryone welcome. My thaDks go to Ann for keeping thi8 going. Our Lunch Club has been doing well, even though the Probation Service have b¢¢ll unable to provide a team for around five sessions but I do tbank Tessa (who fornierly worked for the Probation Service) for gtepping in and also the volunteers from St John's Holdenburst Monday lunch club. We are very gratefill. In my last report I mentioned that the Centre is going to changc its status from an Association to a CIO (Charitsble Incorporated Organisation). This is now much nearer and I want to express my thanks to Sue our secretary and Ann our Treasurer for all their hard work in bringing this to fruition. Lastly, I want to thank all the Tntee'S for their support over the last few years. I know it will be in good hands for years to come. Do pl¢as¢ support the celltre, it is there for the Community and long may it last and grow. Brenda Moore Chairnmn
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Strouden Park Communl Assoclatlon 1003737 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110412023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year 22-23 to th8 nearest £ to thè nrest£ to the £ to th• n•aroSt £ A1 Recei Donations Hall Lètting$ Other Activltles generating income Intsrest received 29,663 7,013 420 29.663 7,013 420 26,486 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Investment sales. (see table). 37,097 37,097 30,493 Sub total 37.097 37.097 30.493 A3Pa ments Lggal and Professional Admin Insurance Li¢¢nee & Subscrlptlon Printing, Posta e & Statione Rent & Rates Repairs & Mairhten•n¢• Sundry Telephone & intsrn•t 450 13,448 588 418 291 1S6 8.367 283 515 5,202 4,523 3,100 37,341 450 13,448 588 418 291 ISS 8.367 283 515 5.202 4,523 3,100 37,341 28,597 600 Cleanin Lunch Club Expenses Sub total 29.197 A4 Asset and investment urchases, {see table) Fixed Asset Investment 545 Sub total 545 37,886 37.886 29.197 Net of re¢eipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 789 789 1,296 66,192 65.403 66,192 65.403 1.296 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2111212024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre$trithd funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to neamst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categorfes Detalls B1 Cash funds Current Account 4.902 Current Aceount 30,021 Equals Card 27 Petty Cash 33 Lloyds Invgstments 30,420 Total cash funds 65,403 Iree balances %%lth r8celpts aTrJ payments rUntI$ll Unrestri¢t•d funds to ne8rest£ Restrfcted funds to noaresl £ Endowment funds to nearest£ Details Fund to whlch asset belon Detalls Cost loptlonall Current valuo tiortal B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch $¥t belon 81,555 Detalls Land and Buildings Cost loptlonall Curront valu8 tionol B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Flxtures and Flttlngs 7,518 14,284 7,518 Fund to whlch relates Amount due onal Ivhen due lonal Detalls B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on bahalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Dale of approval CCXX R2 accounts ISS)
Independent Examinerfs Report to Strouden Park Community Association {1003737) Trustees I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act ). I report in respect of my examination of the charitvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515}{bl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. 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. James Rainbow FCCA 56 Colehill Crescent Bournemouth BH9 3QQ Dated 24th November 2024
Independent Examiner’s Report to Strouden Park Community Association (1003737) Trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
James Rainbow FCCA
56 Colehill Crescent
Bournemouth
BH9 3QQ
Dated 24th November 2024