Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Yea Day Month Year From 01 04 2022 To 31 03 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Brickhill Community Centre Association
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1062763
Charity's principal address Avon Drive Brickhill Bedford Postcode MK41 7AF
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Stuart Green | Chair | |||
| RaySeymour | Treasurer | |||
| Warwick Holden | Secretary | |||
| Alison Ross | ||||
| Mark Fitzpatrick | ||||
| Angela Matthews | ||||
| Virendra Soni | 08.11.22 | |||
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | ||||
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |||
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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]
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)[Association] Trustee selection methods[Elected AGM]
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare, recreation and leisure for the inhabitants of the area of benefit. To establish, maintain and manage a community centre in furtherance of the above objectives.
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The Association have continued to operate a community Centre, which is made available for charitable, educational, sporting, leisure, and commercial hirer. We are still recovering from The Pandemic. Assiduously since our return from covid hibernation in May 2021 we have been trying to encourage previous hirers and classes to resume and to try and recruit new hirers.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
A mostly successful operation to persuade our previous hirer’s to return Summary of the main as well as targeting new opportunity. achievements of the charity during the year
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The association is to hold in a deposit account at least six months turnover and we have an asset register to track the purchase, repair and replacement of items requiring major capital expenditure.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
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) Stuart Green Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chairman etc) Date 12/08/23
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Brickhill Community Centre
Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2023
| Contents | |
|---|---|
| Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRICKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages four to five.
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 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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-examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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-to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
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under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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-to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 consideration 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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-to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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-to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
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accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gerald Bygraves FMAAT for: GB Accounting Solutions Limited Millennium Studios Bedford Technology Park Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2YP
Date:
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BRICKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 2023 INCOME Notes £ £ Lettings 1 47,446.86 Bank Interest 189.68 Government Grants & Furlough 0.00 Other Income Donations & Insurance 20,589.73 68,226.27 EXPENDITURE Wages 30,571.47 Maintenance 1,333.06 Gas 8,834.60 Electricity 3,564.02 Insurance 772.47 Rates & Water 860.32 Cleaning (including hygiene) 2,128.11 Telephone 822.75 Printing, Postage & Stationery 2,037.92 Independent Examination 156.00 Performing Rights Society Fees 150.12 One-off Purchases 2 943.00 Refuse Collection 545.52 Miscellaneous 261.25 52,980.61 Net (Loss)/ Surplus for the year 15,245.66 Total Gerneral Funds brought forward 11,149.34 Transfer from/(to) Designated Funds 4 14,566.15 Total General Funds carried forward 11,828.85 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Current Assets Debtors 4,093.15 Bank - Current Account 56,555.78 Building Society 26,598.56 Cash in Hand 35.42 87,282.91 Less: Creditors 3 (947.25) 86,335.66 Financed By: General Funds Accumulated Funds to date 11,828.85 Desinated Funds Accumulated Funds to date 4 74,506.82 86,335.67 |
2022 £ £ 38,603.98 0.00 (898.00) 663.00 38,368.98 28,431.67 3,712.00 3,045.00 1,346.00 605.11 535.22 2,263.37 822.72 1,250.89 156.00 146.52 3,009.50 296.30 283.00 45,903.30 (7,534.32) 18,683.66 0.00 11,149.34 2,920.33 42,424.83 26,408.88 28.78 71,782.82 (692.82) 71,090.00 11,149.34 59,940.66 71,090.00 |
2022 £ £ 38,603.98 0.00 (898.00) 663.00 38,368.98 28,431.67 3,712.00 3,045.00 1,346.00 605.11 535.22 2,263.37 822.72 1,250.89 156.00 146.52 3,009.50 296.30 283.00 45,903.30 (7,534.32) 18,683.66 0.00 11,149.34 2,920.33 42,424.83 26,408.88 28.78 71,782.82 (692.82) 71,090.00 11,149.34 59,940.66 71,090.00 |
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| 71,090.00 | ||
| 11,149.34 59,940.66 |
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| 71,090.00 |
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These accounts have been prepared under historic cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities.
Notes to the Accounts
- 1 Lettings represents both paid and unpaid rental income. All these exclude refundable deposits.
2 One-off expenses include the following:
| 2 One-off expenses include the following: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Worktop 3 Total Creditors are as follows: Accrued Running Expenses |
2023 £ 947.25 |
2023 £ 943.00 |
| 943.00 | ||
| 2022 £ 692.82 |
4 Designated Funds
The Trustees have over the last three years considered that provision should be made within the accounts for future major expenditure. They consider that at the end of the current accounting period that provision should be as follows:
| General Contingency Redecoration Reserve Community Projects Fund Equipment Renewal |
2023 £ 10,655.51 20,616.61 1,000.00 42,234.70 |
|---|---|
| 74,506.82 |
It is intended that futher transfers from the General Funds will be made in future years to safeguard the future of the Community Centre. Given the current climate it has been agreed that all expenditure for the year ended 31st March 2023 should be met from the General Funds, therefore all Designated reserves have been carried forward.
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Brickhill Community Centre
Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 March 2023
| Contents | |
|---|---|
| Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRICKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages four to five.
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 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
-examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
-to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
-
under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
-to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 consideration 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
-to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
-to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
-
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Gerald Bygraves FMAAT for: GB Accounting Solutions Limited Millennium Studios Bedford Technology Park Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2YP
Date:
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BRICKHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| 2023 INCOME Notes £ £ Lettings 1 47,446.86 Bank Interest 189.68 Government Grants & Furlough 0.00 Other Income Donations & Insurance 20,589.73 68,226.27 EXPENDITURE Wages 30,571.47 Maintenance 1,333.06 Gas 8,834.60 Electricity 3,564.02 Insurance 772.47 Rates & Water 860.32 Cleaning (including hygiene) 2,128.11 Telephone 822.75 Printing, Postage & Stationery 2,037.92 Independent Examination 156.00 Performing Rights Society Fees 150.12 One-off Purchases 2 943.00 Refuse Collection 545.52 Miscellaneous 261.25 52,980.61 Net (Loss)/ Surplus for the year 15,245.66 Total Gerneral Funds brought forward 11,149.34 Transfer from/(to) Designated Funds 4 14,566.15 Total General Funds carried forward 11,828.85 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Current Assets Debtors 4,093.15 Bank - Current Account 56,555.78 Building Society 26,598.56 Cash in Hand 35.42 87,282.91 Less: Creditors 3 (947.25) 86,335.66 Financed By: General Funds Accumulated Funds to date 11,828.85 Desinated Funds Accumulated Funds to date 4 74,506.82 86,335.67 |
2022 £ £ 38,603.98 0.00 (898.00) 663.00 38,368.98 28,431.67 3,712.00 3,045.00 1,346.00 605.11 535.22 2,263.37 822.72 1,250.89 156.00 146.52 3,009.50 296.30 283.00 45,903.30 (7,534.32) 18,683.66 0.00 11,149.34 2,920.33 42,424.83 26,408.88 28.78 71,782.82 (692.82) 71,090.00 11,149.34 59,940.66 71,090.00 |
2022 £ £ 38,603.98 0.00 (898.00) 663.00 38,368.98 28,431.67 3,712.00 3,045.00 1,346.00 605.11 535.22 2,263.37 822.72 1,250.89 156.00 146.52 3,009.50 296.30 283.00 45,903.30 (7,534.32) 18,683.66 0.00 11,149.34 2,920.33 42,424.83 26,408.88 28.78 71,782.82 (692.82) 71,090.00 11,149.34 59,940.66 71,090.00 |
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| 71,090.00 | ||
| 11,149.34 59,940.66 |
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| 71,090.00 |
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These accounts have been prepared under historic cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities.
Notes to the Accounts
- 1 Lettings represents both paid and unpaid rental income. All these exclude refundable deposits.
2 One-off expenses include the following:
| 2 One-off expenses include the following: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Worktop 3 Total Creditors are as follows: Accrued Running Expenses |
2023 £ 947.25 |
2023 £ 943.00 |
| 943.00 | ||
| 2022 £ 692.82 |
4 Designated Funds
The Trustees have over the last three years considered that provision should be made within the accounts for future major expenditure. They consider that at the end of the current accounting period that provision should be as follows:
| General Contingency Redecoration Reserve Community Projects Fund Equipment Renewal |
2023 £ 10,655.51 20,616.61 1,000.00 42,234.70 |
|---|---|
| 74,506.82 |
It is intended that futher transfers from the General Funds will be made in future years to safeguard the future of the Community Centre. Given the current climate it has been agreed that all expenditure for the year ended 31st March 2023 should be met from the General Funds, therefore all Designated reserves have been carried forward.
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