Company Registration Number., 3483327 {England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number.. 1068217
Sidley Community Association
(a registered charity and company limited by guarantee)
Trustees Annual Report and
Financial Statements
For the year ended
31st March 2025
Blue Ridge Accounting Services Ltd, The Old Court House, North Trade Rood,
8ottle, East Sussex, TN33 OEX

Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charlty Number: 1068217
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR ENDED 31"MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Actlvitles
io
Balance Sheet
12
Statement of Cash Flows
13
Notes to the Accounts
14-20
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charlty:
Sidley Community Association
Other Names by which the charfty Is known: {Heart of) Sidley Community Association IHOSCAI
Reglstered Address:
C/0 RVA, 47 London Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex,
TN39 3JY
Reglstered Charlty Number:
1068217
Reg15tered Company Number:
03483327
Trustees:
Jay Carroll (Chair) (appointed 1510212025)
Nlcola Collins Ivice Chalr) (re-elected 15102120251
Sally Ricketts (Secretary) lappolnted 15/02/20251
Linda Seddon (re-elected 15/02120251
Stephen Lucas (re-elected 15/02120251
Lynda Harvey lappointed 15/0212025)
J im Carroll lappointed 1510212025)
J ul ie Norris (appointed 1510212025)
Debble Peters (appointed 15102120251
Trevor Ramsden (appointed 15102120251
Helen Bridger (appointed 15102/20251
Bankers:
Lloyds Bank, Hastlngs Branch, 17 Wellington Place,
Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 INX
Prlnclpal Accountant:
Mcmath Accountancy Servlces
25 Stirlin8 Road
Castleham Business Centre East
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex TN38 9NP
Independent Examlner:
Blue Rldge Accountlng Servlces Ltd
The Old Court House
North Trade Road
Battle
East Sussex TN33 OEX
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {ConVd)
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees of Sidley Community Association, a charitable company also known as {He3rt of) Sidley
Community Association IHOSCAI, present its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31
March 2025.
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng Document
Sidley Community Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Its governing documents are
th
its Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated 18 December 1997, as amended by resolution
th
th
19 December 2005. On 18 February 1998 the company became a Charity registered wlth the Charlty
Commission.
"IHeart of) Sidley Community Assoclatlon IHOSCA)" Is the trading name for the Sidley Community
Association. In 2020, the He8rt of Sidley p8rtnership (8 Big Loc818re81 formally moved its work into the
charity to revltallse its purpose. This has ensured the ch8rity is ready to tak8 an and are able to
maintain community projects and local assets going forward, after the Big Loc81 funding ended in
2025.
During the reportlng period, HOSCA focused heavlly on strengthenlng Its governance structure in
antlclpatlon of taklng on the lastlng legacy of the Bl8 Local programme.
Trustee recrultment, appolntment and governance
The charity is managed by a committee of trustees who are elected under the term5 of the Memorandum
and Articles. The methods adopted for the recrultment and appointment of new trustees Is laid down in
the constltution. The trustees meet to conslder the overall direction of the charlty including the
appointment of additional trustees, funding and decisions around the runnin8 of the project.
A key mllestone for future sustainabillty was the formal appointment of 11 new trustees at the Annual
General Meeting held on 15th February 2025. This process secured a varied and skilled Board with a wealth
of comrnunity knowledge and professional expertise, ensuring the Association is well-equipped for its next
phase of growth. The Board initiated an ongoing programme of upskilling and standardisation of operational
processes to ensure robust governance and effective collaboration among the trustees.
Mana8ement and Flnanclal Controls
The charity maintained essential and professional bookkeeping support with Mcmath Accounting and
utilised Xero software. Thls commitment ensures accurate record keeping, full compliance, and provides
critical flnancial insights, which are paramount to achievlng financial success and stability during this
transition period. Ongoing structure and standardisation were applied to all administrative and project
processes to provide a solid foundation for the charitvs increased activltv.
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Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icont'd)
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objettlves
The object5 of the charlty are:
11 to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Sidley ènd the neighbourhood and other areas in Rother
District the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document, 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 provlde facil ities In the Interest of soc5al welfare for recreatlon and lelsure-
tlme occupatlon with the object of improvlng the condltlons of life for the sald Inh3bltants;
21 to establish or secure the establlshment of a communlty centre (person or body) In furtherance of
these obJects.
3) to promote such other charltable purposes as may from tlme to tlme be determlned.
Publ1¢ beneflt statement
TheTrustees conflrm that they have referred to the 8uldance contalned In the Charlty Commlsslon's general
guldance on publlc benefit when revlewlng the charlty's alms and objectlves and In plannlng future
activltles. The actlvltles undertaken durlngthe year meet these objectlves by dlrectly 3ddressln8 commvnlty
needs, partlcularly In118ht of the ongoing cost of Ilvlng crlsls and Improvlng the condltlons of Ilfe for local
residents.
HOSCA work in strategic partnershlp wlth local schools, buslnesses, resldents, local authorltles Ilncludin8
East Sussex County Council and Rother District Council), and other voluntary organisations to maximise
impact and avoid duplication of effort.
Achlevements and Performance (l Aprll 2024- 31 March 2025)
The reportlng perlod was deflned by except5onal progress In capltal development plannlng and hlghly
successful communlty engasement, ensurlng a strong transitlon from the Blg Local programme.
l. Dellverlng the 51dley Hub Communlty Centre
Thls year saw the most slgnificant progress to date on the flagshlp capltal project: the Sldley Hub.
Planning Approval: The planning application for the new state-of-the-art community hub at Sidley
Recreation Ground was approved in July 2024. This was a landmark achievement that solidified the
project's future viability.
Contractor Appointment: Following planning success, the appointment of BMR Construction Ltd as
the main contractor was secured, demonstrating the project's readiness to move Into the physical
construction phase.
Community Fundraising Success: To support the future fit-out and sustalnability of the Hub, the
community-led 'Buy a Brick, fundraising campalgn was highly successful, exceeding Its initial
£10,000 target by November 2024. This demonstrated overwhelming community support and
enthusiasm for the project.
The Association mainta ined a positive and constructive working relationship with Rother District
Council regarding the plans to establish the Sidley Hub as the local community centre, whlch is
currently projected for completion in mid-2026.
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Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charlty Number: 1068217
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Communlty Coheslon and Impact Programmes
The Association secured substantial external funding to deliver a range of essential, high-impact community
services:
Combatting Hollday Hunger and Isolation.. Funding was secured from East Sussex County Council
IHoliday Activities and Food- HAFI for the Spring, Summer, and Winter holiday periods, providing
crucial activities, meals, and support for local children.
Cost of Living Support: HOSCA successfullyadministeredfundsthrough East Sussex County Council's
Household Support Fund (rounds 5 & 61, directly assisting vulnerable local households with essential
costs, mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis.
Major Community Events., The Sidley Summer Festival was a significant success, attractlng
sponsorship from various local businesses and social value 5UPPOrt from Southern Housing
contractors. The festival, along with the Winter Festive events, provided much-needed cultural and
recreational opportunities for residents, fosterin8 a sense of community pride and Identity.
3. Bl8 Local Legacy and Transltlon
The flnanclal year culmlnated In the successful completlon of the 10-year Bl8 Loc31 journey In March 2025.
A dedlcated Celebratlon Event was held to mark thls Incredible decade of communlty-led development and
to share crucSal Informatlon wlth residents on how HOSCA would continue thls good work and cement the
legacy. The establlshment of the new, dynamlc Board ensures that the momentum generated by Blg Local
Is malntalned and accelerated.
Plans for Future Perlods
The charity's focus for the next financial year is centred on capacity bullding and capital deliverv:
Sidley Hub Construction: The primary goalls to oversee the efflclent and tlmely construction of the
Sldley Hub, preparing for Its opening and ensuring that the internal operatlonal model (cafe,
function rooms) is financia15y sustainable.
Capaclty Buildin8: The trustees are acutely aware of the contlnued capacity building required for
the charityto mana8ethe Hub and increasedservice delivery. The new 8oard will focuson volunteer
retention, trustee development, and a focused funding strategy to move away from rellance on
short-term projert grants.
Service Continuatlon: The charity will continue to seek funding to deliver vital servlces such as
holiday activities and cost-of-living support, ensuring HOSCA remains reactive to the evolving needs
of the Sidley community.
Financlal revlew
The charity recorded total incoming resources of £218,419 {2024: £155,147) and total expenditure of
£200,56912024'. £154,772). At the year-end there were reserves of £18,82512024., £97SI.
This financial position ensured the charity was able to meet its core obligations and deliver significant
communlty programmes.
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 {England and Wales)
Reglstered Charity Number: 1068217
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icont'd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025
The primary sources of restricted and unrestricted funding during the year included..
Local Trust (completion of the Big Local programme legacy fund)
East Sussex County Council IHoliday Activities and Food - HAF and Household Support Fund)
Arts Council England, Ch31k Cliff Trust, Bexhill Town Council, and Rother District Council Isupporting
the Sidley Summer Festival)
Sponsorship from local businesses and social value contributions from Southern Housing
contractors.
The charlty's pollcy on reserves
The charlty's reserves pollcy Is reviewed annually, and the Trustees confirm that the charity is financiallv
sound and continues to operate as a going concern.
Rlsk Assessment
The trustees have identlfled and reviewed the risks both financial and non-financial to which HOSCA might
be exposed and have taken steps to mitigate the impact of such risks.
Responslbllltles of the Trustees
The Trustees, who are also dlrectors forthe purpose of company law, are responslble for preparlngflnanclal
statements In accordance wlth appllcable law and Unlted Xlngdom generally Accepted Accountlng Practlce.
Under Charity law the trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each flnancial year which
give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activitles durlng the year and of Its financial posltion at the
end of the year (unless the charlty Is entltled to prepare accounts on the alternatlve recelpts and payments
baslsl. In preparSng those flnanclal statements the Trustees are requlred to:
a) Select sultable accountln8 pollcles and apply them conslstently,
b) Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practlce
have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explalned in the flnanclal
statements.
d) Prepare the financial statement on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charlty will continue in operatlon.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accountlng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the
financial position of the charity and which enables the Trustees to ascertain the f inancial position of the
charity and to ensure thatthe financial statement comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts
and Reports) regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charlty Number: 1068217
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
This report was approved by the Charity's Trustees on
by:
and signed on its behalf
Linda Seddon
Trustee
Stephen Lucas
Trustee
Nicola Collins
Trustee
pg.8

Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SIDLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
I report to the charlty Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sldley Community Assoclatlon, also
known as (Heart of) Sidley Community Association IHOSCA) for the year ended 31" March 2025, which are
set out on pa8es 10 to 19.
Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responslble
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the
2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are ellglble for Independent examlnatlon, I report In respect of my examlnatlon of your
company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying
out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl
of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect:
accountlng records were not kept In respert of the company as required by sectlon 386 of the 2006
Act; or
the account5 do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply wlth the accountlng requlrements of sectlon 396 Df the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairview, which is not a matter consldered
as part of an independent examination,. or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wlth the methods and prlnclples of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applScable to
charities preparing thei r accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102).
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.
Lorraine Brown
Blue Ridge Accountin8 Services Ltd
The Old Court House
North Trade Road
Battle
East Sussex TN33 OEX
Dated:
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Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Unrestricted
fvnds
funds
general desl8nated
2025
2025
Restrirted
funds
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Note
Total
Funds
2024
Current Flnanclol Year 2025
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomln8 Resources from
Generated Funds
Voluntory Income.,
Grants Recelved
198,703 198,703
151,844
Donatlons Recelved
Artivitiesfor Generoting Funds..
Fund RaSslng ActSvStSes
SponsorshSps Recelved
12,924
6,792 19,716
3,303
Total Incomlng Resources
12,924
205,495 218,419
155,147
RESOURCES EXPENDED:
Costs of Generatlng Funds,.
Charltable Attlvltles
775
2,616
197,178 197,953
2,616
152,991
1,781
Governance Cost5
other Resources Expended
Total Resources Expended
3,391
197,178 200,569
154,772
Net Income/lExpendlture)
9,533
8,317 17,850
375
Transfers between funds
li
1.742
6.396
18.1381
Net Movement In Funds
11,275
6,396
179 17,850
375
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total Funds Brought Forward
1.154
1179)
975
600
Total Funds CaTrled Forward
12,429
6,396
18,825
975
There are no recognised gains or losses in the year, other than those included in the statement of financial
activities.
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Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charlty Number: 1068217
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES (Cont'd.....
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315TMARCH 2025
UnrestTlcted Unre5trlcted
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Note
Total
Funds
2024
Prior Flnunclal Year 2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomlng Resourtesfrom
Generated Funds
Voluntory Income..
Grants Recelved
151,844
151,844
Donatlons Recelved
Activitle5for Generoting Funds.,
Fund RaSslng A¢tlvltles
Sponsorshlps Recelved
3,303
3,303
Total Incomlng Resources
3,303
151,844
155,147
RESOURCES EXPENDEO:
Costs ol Generatlng Funds..
Charltable Actlvltles
Governance Costs
968
152,023
152,991
1,781
1,781
Other Resources Expended
Total Resources Expended
2,749
152,023
154,772
Net IncomellExpendlturel
554
11791
375
Transfers between funds
li
Net Movernent In Funds
554
1179
375
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total Funds Brought Forward
600
600
Total Funds Carrled Forward
1,154
11791
975
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31" MARCH 2025
Note
2025
2024
FIXED ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11,555
38,445
Cash at Bank and in Hand
80,235
Total Current Assets
80,235
50,000
LIABIUTIES
Creditors: Amounts falllng due within one year
161,410)
149,025}
Net Current Assets
18,825
975
Net Asset5
18,825
975
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Fund
11
12.429
6,396
975
Designated Fund
11
Total Charlty Funds
18,825
975
The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) confirm that
for the year ended 31, March 2025:
the company was entltled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006
relating to small companies, and
members have not required the company to obtain an audit of it5 accounts for the year In question In
accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilitles for complylng wlth the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The notes on the following pages form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in t
Act 21J06 relating to small charitable companies, were approved by the Trustees on
and slgned on Its behalf by,.
e Companies
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Stephen Lucas
Nicola Collins
Trustee
Trustee
Linda Seddon
Trustee
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 {England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Cash Flow from operatlng actlvltles
41,790
150,569)
Cash Flow from Investlng actlvltles
Net Increase {decrease) In cash and cash equlvalents
41,790
150,569)
Cash and cash equlvalents at start of the year
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of the year
Cash at bank and in hand
38,445
80.235
89,014
38,445
80,235
38,445
Reconclllatlon of net Income ta net cash flow from operatlng
actlvltles
Net Income forthe year
Adjustments for:
lincreasel/decrease In debtors
Incre3se/ldecreasel in credltors
I ncrease/{decreasel In reserves
11,555
12,385
17,850
(11,455)
{39,489)
375
Net cash flow from operatln8 actlvltles
41,790
{50,569)
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. A¢countlng Pollcles
Basis of accountln8
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes, in accordance
with the Charities Act 2011; Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice, and UK Financial Reporting Standard applicable to charities effective l January
2019 and the Companies Act 2006.
Income
Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity becomes entitled to the
funds, It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
Expendlture and Ilabllltles
Expendlture is recognlsed on an accruals basls and has been Included under expense categorles that
aggregate all costs for allocation of activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular actlvities, they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
The charlty Ss not reglstered for VAT; thus, all costs are shown Incluslve of VAT charged.
Liabilities are recognlsed as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay out resource5.
Governance costs include the costs of preparatlon and examination of the statutory accounts, the
cost of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants offered subject to conditlons whlch have not been met at the year-end date are noted as
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tanglble assets
Depreciation is provided at the followlng annual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Its estlmated
useful Ilfe, based on standard rates used in the sector.
Flxtures, flttlngs and equlpment
Computer equipment
33% on cost
33% on cost
Taxatlon
The charity Is exempt from corporatlon tax on Its charltable actlvlties.
Fund accountln8
General
unds are unrestrScted funds whlch are avallable for use at the dlscretSon of the trustees In
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted
unds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions Imposed by
donors which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes, The cost of raising and
admlnlsterlng such funds are charged ag3lnst the speciflc fund.
Desi
noted
unds- these are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.
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Registered Company Number,. 03483327 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlty Number,. 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {ConVd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Debtors
Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.
Prepayments
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes small amounts of cash, and bank deposits repayable on demand in
both current and deposit accounts.
Credltors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will
probably result In a transfer of funds to a thlrd party and the amount due to settle the obllgatlon can
be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount,
usually the invoice amount,
Deferred income represents grant funding received in advance of performance-related condltions being
satisfied.
2. Grants Recelved
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Fund5
2024
Grants Recelv•d
ESS- ESCCHAF-01-Summer
ESCC- HSF3-Household Support Fund
East Sussex County Council-winter HAF
ESCC- HA23- Easter
ESCC- HAF23- Summer
ESCC- HAF23- Winter
ESCC- HSF4- Household Support Fund
Summer Events & Activities
ESCC HAF24- Spring
Hub Fund Raising
PiLon Sponsorship
Winter Events & Activlties
UKSPF- Youth Engagement
ESCC- HAF4- Summer Grant
ESCC- HAF24- Winter Grant
Sidley Street Games Project
Town 803rd Consult3tlon Funds
ESCC- HSF5 - Household Support Fund
ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund
ESCC- HAF25- Spring Grant
4,742
4,432
1,692
9,955
15,517
8,035
103,359
2,859
200
4.103
4,103
622
48.859
622
48,859
4,808
976
976
55
998
3,886
23.122
3,786
6,333
4,069
44,450
50,600
3,086
198,703
3,886
23,122
3,786
6,333
4,069
44,450
50,600
3,086
198,703
151,844
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Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icont'd)
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3. Sponsorshlp recelved
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
RVA-
Other Sponsorships
12.924
12.924
6,792
19,716
1,500
1,803
3,303
6,792
6,792
12,924
4. Governance Costs
Unrestrlrted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Independent Examlner's Fees
Accountancy charges
Fillng fee
830
830
850
1.7S2
34
1.752
931
2,616
2.616
1,781
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Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont'd)
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5. Charltable Artivitles
Unrestricted
funds
Restrirted
funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Stuff Costs
Pmjert Costs..
ESCC- HSF3-Household Support Fund
East Sussex County Council -winter
HAF
654
650
7,771
18,404
7,305
ESCC- HAF23- Easter
ESCC- HAF23- Summer Costs
ESCC- HAF23- Winter Costs
ESCC- HSF4-H/hold Support Fund-
Costs
622
622
107,137
4,714
3,999
200
Summer Events & Actlvltles - Costs
48.559
5.342
4,587
2.378
22.659
3,559
6.333
3,836
43,961
50,600
3,086
978
48,559
5.342
4,587
2,378
22,659
3,559
6,333
3,836
43,961
50,600
3,086
978
Winter Events & Activites- Costs
ESCC- HAF24- Spring Costs
UKSPF- Youth Engagement
ESCC- HAF24- Summer Costs
ESCC - HAF24- Winter Costs
Sldley Street Games Project
Town Board Consultatlon Costs
ESCC- HSF5- Household Support Fund
ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund
ESCC- HAF25- Sprln8 Costs
Fund Raislng Spend
PiLon - Costs
55
1,095
Sponsorshlp cost- Festlve event
Admln Costs..
HOSCA- General Office & Staff
Expenses
Website
678
678
188
188
40
250
Subscriptions
Management support
587
587
418
300
775
197,178
197,953
152,991
pg. 17

Reglstered Company Number; 03483327 (England and Walesl
Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Convd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025
6. Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Totsl Fund
2025
Total Fund
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals.. RVA - HOSCA Admin Costs
De
erred Income..
UKSPF
Hub Funds
HAF (Holiday Activlty Fund)
HSF4 (Household Support Funds)
Sussex Communlty Foundatlon
ESCC- HSF4- Household Support Fund
ESCC HAF24- Spring
Hub Fund Raising
UKSPF - Youth Engagement
ESCC- HAF4- Summer Grant
ESCC- HAF24- Wlnter Grant
Town Board Consultation Funds
ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund
ESCC- HAF25- Spring Grant
Other Sponsorshlps
Total Deferred Income
Income received In advance..
Rother Voluntary Action
Sponsorship Community Projects
-595
1,000
10,000
3,126
8,322
4,889
10,000
4,268
14,067
6,114
1,847
930
3,524
3,563
14,900
61,005
26,337
10,687
11,000
21,687
Total Cfedltors
61,410
49,025
7. The charity does not employ any staff and therefore did not have any staff costs in the year.
8. Trustees remuneratlon, expenses and beneflts
Nicola Collins, Trustee received £2,78312024.' £3,460) remuneratlon and related expenses for
her services as Project Coordinator for the Holiday Activities and Food {HAF) programme
during the year ended 31" March 2025.
For the year no other Trustee received reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred
during the course of carrying out charitable activities on behalf af the charity.
9. Prevlous perlod comparlson
The financial year end of the charity is 31, March 2025. The previous year's figures have
been included for comparison.
P8. 18

Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Cont'dl
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10. Capltal reserves
Every member of the charity undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required Inot
exceeding £1) to the charity's assets if it should be wound up while he or she is a member, or
within one year after he or she ceases to be a member, for payment of the charity's debts
and liabilities contratted before he or she ceases to be a member, and of the costs, charges
and expenses of winding-up and for the adjustment of the rights of contributors amongst
themselves.
11. Funds of the charlty
Balance at
01 Apr Income & Expendlture
2024
Galns
& Losses Transfers
Balance at
31 Mar
2025
025
Restrtcted Funds
Retained Earnings
Restrlcted Funds
Total Restrlcted Funds
-179
1,921
8,138
10,059
-1,742
-8,138
-9.880
-179
Unrestrlrted Funds
General Fund
RVA - unrestrlcted funds
Deslgnated Reserve- Contlngency
1,154
-1,154
1,742
1,742
10,687
6,396
18,825
10,687
6,396
8,138
1,154
10,687
.1,154
Balance at
01 Apr Income & Expenditure
2023
Galns
& Losses Transfers
Balance at
31 Mar
2024
24
Restrlcted Funds
Retained Earnlngs
Total Restrlcted Funds
-179
.179
-179
-179
Unrestrlcted Funds
General Fund
Total Unvestrlrted Funds
554
554
1,154
1,154
P8. 19

Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charity Number: 1068217
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Convd)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025
12. Related party dlsclosures
There have been transactions with 3 related parties in the reporting period for year ended
31st March 2025
Provlslon
for bad
debts at
perlod
end
Name of the
trustee or
related party
Relationshlp to
charlty
Description
of the
transactlons
Balance
at
period
end
Amounts
written
off during
reportln8
period
Amount
Carrolls
Greengrocers
S R Virtual
Office
Cookin
J. Caroll
(11
26,777
S. Rlcketts
S. Lucas
121
131
5,444
293
Pops
During the year HOSCA applied for and received Household Support Fund IHSFI grants ta
manage on beh31f of the funders, the local government, Rother Dlstrlct Council and East Sussex
County Council. HOSCA'S role was to co-ordinate, manage and dlstribute the funds to the local
residents of Sidley who met the eligibility criteria for the scheme, monitor and report back to
the funders on the uptake and other key performance Indicators as 3 condition of the grant.
The funds were to be used to cover essentlal household costs Includlng food, utllltles, energy
bllls and fuel. HOSCA operated 3 voucher scheme In conJunctlon wlth the local shops and
buslnesses whereby resldents were glven vouchers that they could use towards thelr shoppln8
and pay for utillty bills. All the local shops and buslne5ses Snvolved in the scheme were requlred
to complete and sign an agreement vetted by the HOSCA committee,. funds were pald into the
relevant business account.
(l) Carrolls Greengrocers, a local shop listed above is owned or operated by a Trustee of
HOSCA. They received a total of £26,777 in voucher sales in the reporting period, from
local residents bein8 able to 80 along and spend their vouchers on household
provisions.
12) S R Virtual Office is a business based in Bexhill that is also ran by a trustee of HOSCA.
They received a total of £5,444 for the administration, co-ordination and support of the
free Household Support Fund IHSFI programme, working alongside HOSCA to ensure
tight operation, management and evidencing of the scheme.
(3) Cooking Pots based in Bexhill, owned and ran by HOSCA'S trustee, received £292.71 for
providing food for attendees at the Sidley Festival in the Summer of 2024.
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