Registered Company number 03169275
Registered Charity number 1058410
ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 AUGUST 2024

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
Pages
Legal and administrative information
Directors, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
(including income and expenditure account)
Balan￿ sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements
23

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors
Mrs K F Kane
Mr Alan Hayman
Mr Mark Rassell
Mr Paul Jackson
Mr John Baker
{Chaimian)
(appointed 17 February 2023.
resigned 13 December 2023)
Mr David Clouston (appointed 27 February 2024)
Registered Office
St John's & Highwoods Community Centre
Highwoods Square
Colchester
Essex
C04 9SR
Registered Numbers
Company 03169275
Charity
1058410
Independent Examiner Piers Harrison FCA
Scrutton Bland Limited
Chartered Accountants
820 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
C04 9YQ
Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc
27 High Street
Colchester
Essex
C01 1DU
Solicitors
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
Charter House
Newcomen Way
Severalls Business Park
Colchester
Essex
C04 9YA

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIRECTORS. REPORT
The directors present their annual report and the financial statements of the company for the year
ended 31 August 2024. This report also rep￿SentS the Trustees, Report. which is required to be
prepared by part Vl of the Charities Act 1993.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies and the
recommendations of the Statement of Recornmended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by
Charities (SORP) issued in March 2005 and comply with applicable law.
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Directors and Advisors
The inforrnation on page 1 forms part of this report.
The directors set out below have held office during the whole of the year to the date of Ihis report,
unless otherwise stated-.
Mrs K F Kane
Mr Alan Hayman
Mr Mark Rassell
Mr Paul Jackson
Mr David Clouston (appointed 27 February 2024)
The Centre Manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the premises was Yennifer
King de Pleasance for the first eight months of the year under review. After that, the position was
filled for the remainder of the year by Mrs Kane, acting as manager on a temporary basis in her
position as truslee, for the purpose of cornpleting specified tasks. This role is paid, following
investigation into the legalities of paying a trustee. The trustees have ensured that this course of
action is acceptable under the Constitution of the Association.
Structure, Govemance and Management
The Association is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity govemed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 1 February 2018.
The Association appoints their Directors at the Annual General Meeting, and these directors are
the members of the Association's Executive Committee. which oversees the work of the operating
committees and is responsible for the strategy and financial stability of the Association.
The Operating Committees are:
1. The Centre Operating Committee, which is responsible for the work of the Community Centre
and the Bluebell Community Centre.
2. The Squirrels Pre-school Committee, which is responsible for the work of the pre-school.

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIRECTORS, REPORT
The Directors delegate all responsibilities to the Executive Committee and confirm membership
of the Committee. The Executive meets quarterly or more frequently" they prepare and monitor
plans for the next three to five years. set financial and operational parameters for the Association
and monitor their performance. They approve staff requirements and changes as well as the
appointment of the Centre Manager. and organise bank accounts. approve any proposals to seek
external funding, and authorise expenditure over the limits agreed. The Executive Committee
views the risks identified by the Operating Committees and Directors and the measures put in
place to mitigate those risks.
The Centre Operating Committee meets every other month to monitor the management of the
Community Centre and the Bluebell Community Centre. The 2022123 year saw the committee
challenged by reduced membership. During the year under review, the Committee met to discuss
issues relevant to the Centre and to 81uebell, and to be informed by the Centre Manager of de-
velopments with regard to clients and Maintenan￿ of the building.
The Squirrels Pre-school Operating Committee has also faced a reduction in membership and
difficulty in recruiting new members. Mrs Kane currently oversees the work of the pre-school. The
Pre-school saw a change in management during the year. welcoming Mrs Holty Lloyd as Man-
ager.
In addition to the Directors, the Association is served by a small number of regular volunteers
and 15 salaried staff. The Centre Manager and office staff are responsible for the day-to-day
running of both the Cornmunily Centre and the Bluebell Community Centre. The Squirrels Pre-
School Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the pre-school.
The volunteers serve by attending Committee meetings. helping wth fundraising. and
maintaining the gardens. and the running of the lunch club, Little Squiffels Parent and Toddler
Group and coffee mornings.
During the year, the Executive Committee has met regularly. to oversee the continuing viability
of the Association in a changing world.
Objectives and activities
The main objectives of the Association are lo promote the benefit of inhabitants of St John's and
Highwoods and neighbourhood (herein after calSed the area of benefit) without distinction of
gender, sexual orientation, race, politics religious or other opinions by associating local
aulhorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort 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 life for the said inhabitants.
We provide rooms at an affordable rate and support, through preferential rates, groups such as
Different Strokes (a group of young stroke victims). Breathe Easy (supporting people with severe
breathing difficullies). Little Squirrels Parent and Toddler group and 2 support groups for
addictions. When Setting out hiring charges for the year. we have considered the financial
difficulties experienced by many of our hirers, and taken appropriate action where possible, such
as forgoing increases. or offering a reduction in rates.

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIRECTORS, REPORT
In addition, we have offered a "listening earf where needed. with the result that many people feel
they are able to drop in for nothing more Ihan a quick chat or some advice, which is a vital lifeline
to many. especialty some of the older members of our community. We have responded to
community needs by providing on Friday momings a "Coffee and Chay. time, providing a warm
welcoming space at times when many can't afford to heat their homes all day. and organising
coach trips. We also provide free patking for parents of children attending the local primary
school. In our reception area, we sell second-hand books at very low prices. which has proved
very popular. Outside the front entrance, we have continued to improve the appearance of our
small Memorial Garden, which was first set up after the events of September 11. 2001 and 15
open to all.
The Community Centre has the following activities within it: Parkinson's exercise, Children Karate
group, Black Cactus Choir, Stay and Play. Slimming World, Weight Watchers. Bridge Club. First
Steps Toddler Group. Little Squirrels Parent and Toddler Group, Lunch Club, U3A. Coffee and
Chat, W.1. St Luke's Church, Breathe Easy class and singing therapy. Latin dance classes, Yoga,
children dance classes, Line Dancing, Tai chi, Phonics for children, Self-defence training, Child
birth classes, Signing choir, 1s1 Class Brass, Alzheimer's society, Carpet Bowls club and Carpet
Bowls league. It is also a popular venue for chiklren's and adults, parties.
The Bluebell Surgery and Community Centre provides accommodation for the local doctors,
practice and North East Essex Diabetic Service. Other activities that have taken place are training
courses run by various providers, National Childbirth Trust, CICC which is a group for local
Muslim women, Philosophy Group, Pilates, Phonics for children. U3a meetings, Narcotics
Anonymous. Sex Addicts. a Parkinson's group. Alzheimer's group, Different Strokes which
moved from the Community Centre, Pilates, a second Diabetes prevention group and a
Menopause group. In September 2023 we welcomed Yellow Brick Road Nursery to the Centre,
replacing Humpty Dumpty Pre-school in the purpose-built rooms.
Squirrels Pre-school continues to flourish.
During the year under review, the Association was approached by Colchester City Council
regarding the award of monies up to £200.000, for the purpose of ensuring the sustainability of
the Community Centre to serve the residents of Highwoods and St John's. This funding was
offered after the City Council. due to significantly increased pressure on their finances. reviewed
and postponed the provision of a new community facility elsewhere in Highwoods. The trustees
were very pleased to work with the City Council to spend this money appropriately. The first work
was undertaken in summer 2024 with replacement of the roof, a new boiler and radiators, and
installation of storage batteries for the solar panels.

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIRECTORS, REPORT
Financial Review
The Association had net incoming resources of £145,083 as shown in the Statement of Financial
Activities on page and had total funds available at the year end of £642,170 of which
£189.386 was restricted. Restricted funds are detsiled in note 13 of the Accounts.
Principal funding source for the work of the Association is the lettings of the two Centres and
contributions from the Government and parents for the work of the pre-school. The Associalion
is in good financial standing and is managed on the income received from lellings.
We have been greatly indebted to Springboard Housing Ltd, and Colchester Borough Council,
who by loan and grant made the construction of the Community Centre possible. All loans have
now been repaid. We are also grateful for the willingness of Tesco to provide the land for the
Centre on a long-term lease on a peppercorn rent. and to Springboard Housing, who made it a
condition of the Head Lease at the new Bluebell Community Centre. that the rooms occupied by
the Community Association are rent-free.
The Association would like to express they're thanks to all staff and volunteers who have
contributed towards the success of the Association throughout the year. We would particularly
like to thank Yennifer King de Pleasance, Alison Jay and Anita Hearsum for their continued
diligence.
The Association acknowledge with thanks all those who have assisted with funding and other
support.
The Association looks forward to the future with confidence.
Reserve policy and risk management
The directors have established a restricted buikling fund that consists of a grant of £161,644,
which was received on 1 September 1999 towards the purchase of the building. 50 % of the
building's annual depreciation of £3,152 is charged to this fund every year.
All risks to which St John's & Highwoods Community Association may be exposed are regularly
reviewed and appropriate action is taken to mitigate such risks. with appropriate polices put in
place when needed. A register of the most immediate risks is maintained. Currently these risks
have been identified as destruction of the Centres (for example. by fire), prolonged closure of the
Centre (for example, following serious damage and consequent repair work), denial of access,
loss of a major booker, and withdrawal of Government funding to Squirrels Pre-school.
Constitution and administrative details
All of the directors served throughout the year. except for Mr David Clouston.
Public Benefit
In setting out the charity's objectives the Association has given carefLsI consideration to the
Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on public benefit. In doing so. the Association has
complied with its duties in this area as Set out Section 17 of the Charrties Act 2011.

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
DIRECTORS, REPORT
Directors, responsibilities for the financlal statements
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the net income and
expenditure of the company for that period. In preparing these statements the directors are
required to.
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
Make judgments and estimates that a￿ reasonable and prudent",
Stale whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements"
Prepare the financi81 statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and which enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting by Charities (Charities SORP {FRS102) and the Charities
Act 2011). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for
taking reasonab￿ steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Accounting exemptions
In preparing this report the directors have taken advantage of small company exemptions
provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed by order of the board
Mrs K F Kane
Secretary
Approved by the board on

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
report to the trustees (who are also Directors. for the purpose of company law) on my
examination of the financial statements of St John's & Highwoods Community Association ('the
charitable company,) for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Statement of
Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and ￿lated notes.
This report is made solely to the charity s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 of
the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees
those matters l am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity
and the charity's trustees as a body. for my work, for this report, orfor the opinions I have fomied.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of financial
statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required
to be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in
respect of my examination of the charitable company's financial statements carried out under
section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,) and in carying out my examination I have
followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b)
li ihe 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required
in an audit and consequently does not cover all the maters than an auditor considers in giving
their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the
limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently l express no
opinion as to whether the financial statements present a 'true and fair, view and my report is
limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Independent examinerfs statement
Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a
member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake
the examination because l am a member of the ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
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..
> accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by
section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
> the financial statements do not accord with those records. or
> the financial statements do not compty with the accounting requirements of section 396
of the 2006 Acl other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and
fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination" or
> the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by
charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concems 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
financial statements to be reached.
Piers Harrison FCA
Scrutton Bland Limited
Chartered Accountants
820 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
C04 9YQ
Date.. 22nd April 2025

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Notes
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Income from:
Donations
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
330
287,010
23,521
2.531
108,873
11,863
109,203
298.873
23,521
2.531
3,725
260,618
17,738
713
Total income
313.392
120,736
434,128
282,794
Expended on..
Raising fLtnds
Charitable activities
12,131
262,077
12,131
276.914
11,022
259,300
14,837
Total expenditure
274,208
14,837
289.045
270,322
Net incomel(expenditure)
39,184
105.899
145,083
12,427
Transfer between funds
47,260
(47.260)
Net Movements In funds
86,444
58,639
145,083
12,427
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
at 1 September 2023
366.340
130.747
497,087
484,615
Total funds carried forward
at 31 August 2024
£ 452,784 £ 189.386 £ 642.170 £ 497.087
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in this and the prior
year.
All activities relate to continuing operations.

ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
Notes
31.824
31.8.23
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
362.016
321.538
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
37.196
266,034
30,047
183,545
303,230
213.592
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
12
(23,076) (38,043)
Net current assets
280,154
175,549
Net assets
£ 642,170 £ 497,087
Funds
Restricted
13
189,386
130,747
Unrestrlcted
Undesignated
Designated
14
14
447,784
5.000
361,340
5,000
£ 642.170 £ 497,087
The directors consider that the charitable company is entitled to exemplion from the requirement
to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 {"the Act") and
members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in
accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Advantage is taken in the preparation of the financial statements of the special provisions
contained in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. relating to small companies. In the directors
opinion the company is entitled to those exemptions as a small company.
The financial statements were approved by the d1￿CtorS on 21 st February 2025
Mrs K F Kane
Director
Mr Alan Hayman
Director
Company number.. 03169275
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
St John's & Highwoods Community Association is a private company limited by guarantee
without share capital. incorporated in England and Wales, registration nutnber 03169275.
The address of Ihe registered office is St John's & Highwoods Community Centre,
Highwoods Square, Colchester. Essex, C04 9SR.
1.2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have
been applied consistently throughout the year.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)
(effective 1 January 2019)- (Charities SORP {FRS102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the
charitable company is responsible in Law.
The Association constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material un￿rtaintieS about the Association's ability
to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1 and are prepared in sterling.
Cash flow
The Charity qualifies as a small charity as defined in the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Bulletin
1 and as such is exempt from preparing a Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the statement of fsnancial activities when the
charitable company is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
Income is deferred only when the charitable company has to fulfil conditions before
becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended
in a future period.
Grants and Donations are recognised when re￿iVed by or on behalf of the charitable
company.
For legacies. entitlement is the earlier of the charitable company being nottfied of an
impending distribution or the legacy being received.
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1.2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Restricted and designated funds
Funds restricted by the donor are treated as restricted funds. All other receipts are
unrestricted funds. although these may be designated for specific purposes.
Designated funds are funds allocated by the Executive Committee for specific activities,
events or projects.
Where an asset has been purchased from a restricted fund donation but is held for a
general and not restricted purpose, a transfer is made from restricted to unrestricted funds
amounting to the value of the tangible fixed asset.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when a liability is incurred.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all costs relating to the activity.
Charitable activrties include expenditure inCu￿ed in the governance of the charity and its
assets. These are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tangible fixed assets
Deprecialion is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost of each
asset over its estimated useful life=
Leasehold propety
Improvements to propety
Fixtures and fittings
Computer and
office equipment
over the term of the lease
33 % straight line
150/0 Straight line
25Yo Straight line
Gifts of assets
Donations in kind are included in the financial statements at their value at the point of gift,
and are recognised when their re￿ipl is certain.
Taxation
St John's & Highwoods Community Association is a charity within the meaning of the
Charities Act 2011 and as such 15 a charity within the meaning of Part 11, Corporation Tax
Act 2010. Accordingly St John's & Highwoods Community Association is potentially exempt
from taxation in respect of income or gains received within categories covered by Part 11,
Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to
the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to its charitable purposes.
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1.2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Going concern
Despite challenges the charitable company have a reasonable expectation that the entity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The
entity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial
statements.
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the
contractual a￿angeMent, as either financial assets or financial liabilities
Short term debtors (financial assets) are measured at transaction price.
Short term creditors (financial liabilities) are measured at the transaction price.
The charitable company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that
qualify as basic financial instruments.
Pensions
Defined contrlbution pension plan
The charitable company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined
conlribution plan is a pension plan under which the charitable company pays fixed
conlributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charitable
company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Financial Activities
when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance
Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the charitable company in
independently administered funds.
SIGNIFICANT JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
The more significant judgements and estimates involved in the preparation of the financial
statements include assessing the depreciation rates applicable to tangible fixed assets and
the way in which certain costs should be apportioned. Further details regarding these points
are included within the accounting policies.
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
3 INCOME FROM DONATIONS 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
General donations and gifts
Grants
330
330
108,873
108,873
£ 330 £ 108,873 £ 109,203
INCOME FROM DONATIONS 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2023
General donations and gifts
Grants
37
37
3,688
3,688
£37
£ 3.688
£ 3,725
4 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024
Unrestrict8d Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
Lettings
Squirrels Pre-school fees
SENIEYPP
130,433
156,577
130,433
156,577
11,863
11.863
£ 287,010
£ 11.863 £ 298,873
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2023
Lettings
Squirrels Pre￿chool fees
SENIEYPP
106,448
147,933
106,448
147,933
6,237
6,237
£ 254,381
£ 6,327 £ 260,618
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
5 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted funds
2024
2023
Fundraising income
Copier and laminator income
23,327
194
17,617
121
£ 23,521
£ 17,738
6 INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted funds
2024
2023
Interest receivable
£ 2,531
£713
7 OPERATING COSTS
The excess of income over expenditure is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Depreciation
Independent examination
7,505
4.313
8.821
3,425
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
9 STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pensions
150,473
5,619
4.260
147,686
4.479
4,088
£ 160.352 £ 156,253
No.
No.
The average monthly number of employees,
during the period was made up as follows..
Squirrels Pre-school
Community Centre
10
12
16
19
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.
The aggregate remuneration of key management personnel was £16,266 (2023 . £19.666).
10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures,
fittings
Leasehold Improvements and office
property to property equipment Total
Cost
At 1 September 2023
Additions
411.749
11,820
47.260
69,330
723
492,899
47.983
At 31 August 2024
411.749
59,080
70,053
540,882
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the period
94.072
4,967
11,820
65,469
2,538
171,361
7,505
At 31 August 2024
99,039
11,820
68,007
178,866
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
£ 312,710
£ 47.260
£ 2,046 £ 362,016
At 31 August 2023
£ 317,677
£ 3,861 £ 321,538
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
11 DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Accrued income
Prepayments
7,975
15,441
3,000
10,780
5,708
11,019
3,067
10,253
£ 37,196
£ 30,047
12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Accruals
Deferred income
16.509
6,567
15,661
22,382
£ 23,076
£ 38,043
2024
2023
Deferred income
Balance at 1 Septernber 2023
Amount re￿iVed
Amount released to income
22,382
3,361
(19,176)
25,026
5,274
(7,918)
Balance at 31 August 2024
£ 6.567
£ 22,382
13 RESTRICTED FUNDS
The income funds of the charitable company include restricted funds comprising the following
balance of donations and grants held on trust for specific purpose:
Balance
at
1.9.23
Movement in funds
Balance
Incoming Expenditure
at
resources gainsl(losses) Transfers 31.8.24
Building Fund
Council community grant
Other funds
SENIEYPP
122.765
(1,577)
121,188
59,174
500
8,524
106,434
2,439
11,863
{47,260)
500
7,482
(2.439)
(10,821)
£ 130,747 £ 120,736
£ (14.837) £ (47,260) £ 189,386
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
RESTRICTED FUNDS 2023
Balance
at
1.9.22
Movement In funds
Balance
Incoming Expenditure
at
resources gainsl(losses) Transfers 31.8.23
Building Fund
Other funds
SENIEYPP
124,342
500
7.333
(1.577)
(3,688)
(6,088)
122.765
500
7,482
3.688
6.237
£ 132,715
£ 9.925
£ (11,353)
£ 130.747
Building Fund
A grant was received on the 1 Septernber 1999 towards the purchasing of the building, 50Q/o
of the buildings annual depreciation is charged to the fund every period.
City Council Communlty Grant
During the year, Colchester City Council awarded St John's and Highwoods Community
Association with a community grant totalling up to £200,000 for the provision of a replacement
roof, a new boiler, radiators and the installation of storage balleries for solar panels. During
2024. the charity received a total of £106.434, of which as at the year end, £47,260 had been
spent on the new roof and solar panels. These have been capitalised within fixed assets and
therefore a transfer of £47,260 has been made out of restricted funds and into general
reserve5, as the assets are for general use by Charity. St John's and Highwoods Community
Association are expecting to receive the additional funds from the Council in 2025, and the
remaining fixed assets and associate costs are expected to be incurred within the 2025 year
end.
Other Funds
The income included within the above other funds includes grants for other activities.
SENIEYPP
The income is for one to one staffing and specialist equipment.
14 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance
at
1.9.23
Movement in funds
Balance
Incoming Expenditure,
at
resources gainsl(10sses) Transfers 31.8.24
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
361,340
5,000
313,392
(274.208)
47,260
447,784
5,000
£ 366,340 £ 313,392 £ (274,208) £ 47,260 £ 452,784
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ST JOHN'S & HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2023
Balance
at
1.9.22
Movement in funds
Balance
Incorning Expenditure,
at
resources gainsl(losses) Transfers 31.8.23
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
347.440
5,000
272.869
(259.969)
361.340
5,000
£ 352,440 £ 272,869 £ (259,969)
£ 366,340
£5,000 of funds have been designated to be carried for4vard for Squiffels Pre School to cover
future maintenance expenses.
15 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Tangible
fixed
assets
Net
Current
assets
Total
2024
Restricted funds
121.188
68,198
189.386
Unrestricted funds
240,828
211,956
452,784
Total funds
£ 362,016 £ 280.154 £ 642,170
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 2023
Tangible
fixed
assets
Net
current
assets
Total
2023
Restricted funds
122,765
7,982
130,747
Unrestricted funds
198,773
167,567
366,340
Total funds
£ 321,538 £ 175,549 £ 497,087
16 LEGAL STATUS
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
17 RELATED PARTIES
The charitable company is controlled by its members who operate through an appointed
Council.
No remuneration was payable to members of the Council, apart from £2,080 which was
reimbursed to Katherine Kane (Trustee) during the year, in relation to the provision of
services outside of the scope of being a Trustee (2023 - £Nil).
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