Chairman’s report 2023/2024 As usual time has flown, and it has been a busy year at the CORE. As in previous years outside factors (this year specifically high energy costs) have heavily impacted our activities. We have notices all over the building regarding the turning off of lights and heating. Those who attend our various functions will have seen people getting up and adjusting thermostats. Thanks to those attending the CORE for being(mostly) mindful of the reasons why it is so important that we are not wasteful of energy- it costs a lot of money besides anything else!!!! Lua Leggett and Keith Worsfold are currently engaged on the VESPA project. This is essentially a scheme to utilise the roof of the CORE for solar panels in order to help with our energy needs now and into the future. Grant funding has been applied for to finance the project and we are currently awaiting the results. Expert advice is that the funding required will be repaid within 5 years from savings and receipts for energy generated. Many thanks to Lua and Keith for the time and effort put in so far and for that yet to come. Last year I reported the departure of two Trustees. This year I must report that we have recently welcomed Tegan Noy as a Trustee. She will I am sure bring many new ideas and has certainly lowered the average age of the Trustees considerably. More trustees and volunteers are very welcome as is my usual plea. We now have a refurbished office space which looks great and provides a much-needed space in which to deal with administrative matters. Many thanks to all those who have been involved with this Sarah Keith Graham Brenda et al. An unexpected expense was incurred when the gas boiler failed and had to be replaced and is now up and running. As usual general maintenance plumbing and electrical work was on going. Thanks to the WhatsApp group, Louise and Sarah. An event of note was the unblocking of drains on Good Friday in the middle of a cycling event. On this occasion many thanks to Darryl and Alison for their sterling efforts in dealing with this. Our many clubs have been well attended as have the various events weddings wakes parties etc. Positive feedback is frequently received regarding the facilities provided and is very gratefully received. The Friday Social nights,Bingo,Quiz ,and our recent addition Beetle Drives(thanks Bev) are popular and well attended. Finally I will extend my grateful thanks to all Trustees, Louise, Maggie S, volunteers and helpers for all the hard work advice and suggestions that have contributed to another successful year at the CORE. OL0**.G)￿)tr0O., -1;, I, Illi J Efa>'?;L'Li Z'.OiL):, L):(lJ'c: I lijiill CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of fu (d Iy ryLAtNlI fy On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 2i£r ftIFKcL4 202 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 2 1 0 3 2 0 2 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confFrm that no material matters have come to my attention (￿ther-￿clOsed.b8I￿.) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Ollr L4JlLLI S Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Address: 20 IER October 2018