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2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Section A Reference and administration details ~~eee~~

Charity name BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ~~PO~~

Other names charity is known by BNCA ~~PO~~

Registered charity number (if any) 1027564 ~~|~~

|Registered charity number (if any)1027564
~~|~~|1027564
~~|~~| |---|---| |Charity's principal address|Charity's principal addressRECREATION HALL, JOHN RAY GARDENS| ||BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE| ||ESSEX| ||Postcode
CM77 8NE|

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) whole year to appoint trustee (if any) CHAIR 1[CHARLES ] STEVENS SECRETARY 2[KATE ] COX

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 1992 (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted ASSOCIATION CONSISTING OF 800 members

Trustee selection methods TRUSTEES ARE APPOINTED AT MEETINGS COMMITTEE MEETINGS (eg. appointed by, elected by) AND REAPPOINTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN MARCH.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

BNCA IS NOW PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY 360 WHOM ARE PROVIDING ADVICE ON SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES TO MANAGE THE ASSOCIATION.

ALL TRUSTEES GIVE THEIR TIME VOLUNTARILY AND RECEIVE NO REMUNERATION OR OTHER BENEFIT.

Section C Objectives and activities

TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BLACK NOTLEY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH Summary of the objects of the OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID charity set out in its governing INHABITANTS. document

TO ESTABLISH, OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.

THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NONSECTARIAN IN RELIGION.

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WE HAVE PLANNED AFFORDABLE ACTIVITIES FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT ALL AGES. WE HAVE HAD A CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY, NEW YEAR PARTY FOR FAMILIES.

OUR HALL IS OPEN TO AND REGULARLY HIRED BY VARIRIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING, TABLE TENNIS, CARPET BOWLS, LEAGUE DARTS AND SUPRT LEAGUE DARTS

DURING THE SUMMER WE HAVE AN OUTDOOR HEATED POOL THAT IS OPEN FROM 10AM THROUGH TO DUSK AND IS ATTENDED TO BY A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public THIS YEAR WE HAVE HAD NEW POOL BOILERS INSTALLED benefit in relation to these objects (include within this WE WELCOME ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF PERSONAL section the statutory declaration that trustees have BACKGROUND, FAITH, GENDER OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND WE BELIEVE THIS PHILOSOPHY ENRICHES THE LIVES OF had regard to the guidance THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

AN EXCELLENT CONTRIBUTION IS MADE BY MEMBER VOLUNTEERS WHOM DEDICATE MANY HOURS ATTENDING TO THE HEATED SWIMMING POOL 4 TIMES DAILY, ALL HALL HIRE BOOKINGS, MEMBERSHIP ETC.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

WITHOUT THIS VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION OF TIME, ENERGY AND EXPERTISE WE WOULD NOT HAVE ACHIEVED AS MUCH. ANY SURPLUS FUNDS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THE NEAR FUTURE ARE PLACED INTO A SEPARATE ACCOUNT TO EARN INTEREST.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

THIS YEAR WE HAVE DECORATED AND IMPROVED MANY AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY HALL. OUR NEW SECURITY SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED BUT WE STILL STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE PREMISES AS FUNDS DICTATE

WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER A SMALL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED RUN A CHRISTMAS PARTY, PANTOMIME, NEW YEARS PARTY AND WHO ARE KEEN TO HELP WITH FURTHER EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.

WITH OUR MAIN INCOME FROM HALL HIRE, MEMBERSHIP, AND BAR RENT, PLUS AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP AS LIFE RETURNED TO NORMAL, WE CAN CONTINUIE TO SERVE OUR EVER GROWING COMMUNITY AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEE OUR MEMBERSHIP INCREASE YEAR BY YEAR

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the WE HOLD CASH AT THE BANK OF £23,974 ALL OF WHICH IS charity’s policy on reserves UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE HELD IN ORDER TO MEET ANY UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE THAT MAY OCCUR Details of any funds materially N/A in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

FUTURE PLANS

WE PLAN TO CONTINUE TO USE FUNDS TO IMPROVE ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMMUNITY HALL, POOL AREAS AND IN THE GARDEN AREAS.

LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS AND TRUSTIES FROM OUR EVER GROWING MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR AIMS

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Charles stevens

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Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~

Date 26/09/2025

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BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Charity Registration Number 1027564 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

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Receipts & payments account 1
Assets & liabilities statement 2
Notes to the financial statements 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4

BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

Receipts
Hall Hire
Membership
Other Income
Donations
Total receipts
Payments
Heat & light
Building maintenance
Water & rates
Cleaning
Waste
Subscriptions
Professional fees
Pool
Insurance
BT/Sky
Bank Chgs
Misc
Website
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Previous year adjustment
Cash funds brought forward
Cash funds carried forward		 2024
2023
Total
Total
£
£
7,156
7,150
22,042
17,262
278
221
8,181
5,400
37,656
30,033
15,315
10,891
695
85
6,031
2,276
3,063
2,600
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357
-
-
456
456
2,705
1,781
832
399
868
696
102
106
1,877
3,618
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31,943
23,264
5,713
6,769
4,133
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23,974
17,205
33,821
23,974

The notes on page 3 form part of these financial statements

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BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 5 APRIL 2024

Note 2024 2023
£ £
Monetary assets
Cash at bank and in hand: 33,821 23,974
TOTAL MONETARY ASSETS 33,821 23,974
Represented byfunds
Unrestricted general fund 33,821 23,974
TOTAL FUNDS 33,821 23,974
Creditors due within one year: 3
Professional fees 456 456
456 456

These accounts were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

20th November 2025 Charles Stevens ~~AS ee~~ Date

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BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1. Accounting Policies

2. No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them.

3. The Independent Examination fee is £456.

4. Going Concern

The accounts have been produced on a going concern basis.

5. Related Parties

There were no related parties during the year.

6. Staff

No staff were employed by Black Notley Community Association during the year.

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BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

I report on the accounts of Black Notley Community Association for the year ended 5th April 2024 which are set out on pages one to three.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I 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.

David Courtier FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360, Winsley’s House High Street, Colchester, Essex

Date 20/11/2025

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BLACK NOTLEY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 I rewrt on Ihe acccxjnts of Black Notley Communtty AsscKiation for the year ended 5th April 2024 which are set out on pages one to three. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charitys Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under seclion 144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an indeFEndent eyamination is needed. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; To follow the procedures laid down in the General DireCtic￿S given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5){b) of the Charaties Act): and To state whether particular matters have c(xne to my attenti(￿. Basis of Independent examlner's Statement My ey2mination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An eXaminatic￿ includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a Comparis￿ of Ihe accwnts wesented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and s￿kIng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The pr(￿edureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and c￿seqUent1Y I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have c(xne to my attenti(m which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with secti1￿ 130 of the Charities Act., or the acC￿ntS did not accord with Ihe accounting records: ¢x I have come across no other matters in cc￿neCtI￿ with the examinati￿ to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Courtier FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360. Winsley's House High Street, Colchester, Essex Dale 2011112025