STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
CHARITY NUMBER 1072551
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Number 1072251
Correspondence Address
Maureen Greaves. Pampas. Great Glemham Road, Strafford St Andrew, Saxmundham. Suffolk. IP17
1LL
Trustees
The following Trustees have serrfed durlng the year. unless indicated otherwise:
Steven Homer, Chair
Maureen Greaves (retlred 31 March 2024)
Hllary Plant
Judith Davm Spatchett (resigned 15 October 2024)
Rosemary Conibeer (appointed 9 February 2024)
Dolores Homer (appointed 14 May 2024)
David Pass (appointed 25 June 2024)
Jacqueline Plant (appointed 23 July 2024)
Professlonal Advlsors
Legal Advisors -
Pulham & Co, Market Place, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AG
Bankers-
HSBC, 20 High Street. Saxmundham. Suffolk, IP17 1DB
COIF Charities Fund, Senator House, 85 Queen Vidoria Street, London. EC4V 4ET
Independent Examiners-
Ensors Accountants LLP, Blyih House, Rendham Road, Saxmundham. Suffolk. IP17 1WA
Statement of Trustee, responslbllltles
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts which gNe a Iwe & fair view of the
state of affairs of the charity. In preparing those financial accounts, the trustees are required to:
Select suilable accounting policies
Make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates
State whelher applicable accounting standards have been followed: subject to any material
departures disdosed and explained in the financial accounts.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disdose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financral p051tion of the charity and lo enable them to ensure that the
financial accounts comply wilh the Charib'es Act 1993. They 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.

History, Objectives and Activities of the Trust
The charity was registered in November 1998. The purpose of this was io raise funds and build a new
community cenlre lo repla￿ the exists'ng hall which was run by a separale charity. This was built in
the 1920's and was no longer viable. Funds were successfully raised; land was leased from Stratford
St Andrew Parish Council and the hall was built. The new hall was officially opened in March 1998.
Surrounding land of 5.2 acres was purchased for amenity purposes. An extension to the hall was
added. largely from Self￿enerated funds.
Management and Governance Arrangements
The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of 3 and a rnaximurn of 8 trustees. Were there a requirement
for new trustees, Ihese would be identified and appointed by Ihe remaining trustees. The chair of
trustees is responsible for the induction of any new trustee which involves awareness of a trustee's
responsibilities, the goveming document, administrative procedures. the history and philosophical
approach of the charity. A new twstee would receive copies of Ihe previous year's annual report and
accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflel 'The Essential Trustee: What You Need lo
Know.. The existing trustees have held office for over 10 years.
The trustees annually review the risks thal the charity faces. To date these have mainly related to the
management and the running of the community centre.
There are also minor areas of risk relating to employing staff which have been covered by proper
procedures and insurance.
Achlevements and Perfomiance of the Trust
The Trustees conlinue to maintain the Centre to a very high stsndard. Maintenance and repairs are
carried oul on a regular basis. Due to the age of the Centre various items have had to be replaced
this year, including a new water heater, ice maker. control box for a security camera, printer and
security light. We have also replaced the ceiling lights in the main hall with modem LED fittings. An
addition to the Centre has been the purchase of a pressure washer.
Financlal Revlew. Investment Pollcy and Reserves
The accounts are revlewed on a regular basls and reconciled monthly. Money is transferred from the
Riverside Social account to the SSA and FCC account when needed, and any surplus is Iransferred
to the CCLA for unexpected capital expenditure and to continue paying off the PWLB loan (taken out
when the building was first erecled).

Future Plans
An extemal door is booked to be replaced in January 2025. It is intended to replace the floor polisher
and light in the disabled toilet. We also need to address various requirements in order to renew our
insurance.
Our chairman retired in March 2024 and another Twstee retired in October 2024. A new Chaimian
was appointed and 3 new Truslees have joined the commitlee durlng the year. All Trustees are
aware of their duties to maintain the Centre to a very high standard and to keep a close check on all
financial decisions.
Independent Examiner
The trustees intend to reappolnt the e￿stIng independent examiner for the following year to 31st
December 2025.
Steven Homer
Chair

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's Irustees are responsible for Ihe 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 Ihe 2011 Acl:
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 attentlon.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
The 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 Ihe accounts presenled wilh 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 Pro￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ 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 STATEMENTS
In connection wilh my examination, no matter has come to my attenlion:
(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 Ihe accounting records and to 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 accounls to be reached.
C PAGE
ENSORS ACCOUNTANTS LLP
BLYTH HOUSE
SAXMUNDHAM
IP17 1WA

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
All unrestricted fvnds
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Voluntary Income
18,779
16.683
Govemment Grants
Income from Inveslments
832
647
Community Cenlre Activities
19,577
26.824
Miscellaneous Income
1.972
2.669
Total Income
46,823
EXPENDITURE ON:
Fundraising & Trading Costs
Community Centre Costs
39,508
39.796
Olher Expendlture
3,155
2,990
Totsl Resources Expended
42,663
42.786
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(1.503)
4,037
Balance brought forNard
235,912
231.875
BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD
234,409
235,912

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Tangible Assels
Fixed Assets
216,019
222,949
Current Assels
Prepayments
Deblors
Cash at bank & in hand
1,124
23,569
24.693
1.142
20,217
21,359
Creditors (due within 5 yéars)
Community Centre Costs
Income in Advance
Public w￿kS Loans
107
360
8.289
8,396
6.304
Net Current Assets
Total assets less current liabilities
234.409
235.912
Creditors (due in over 5 years)
234.409
235,912
Reserves
General Fund
Brought Forward
235.912
231,875
Surplus for the year
(1,503)
4,037
234,409
235.912

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The financial 5taternents have been prepared in accordance wth the Statement of Recommended
Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the
Charities Act 2011.
In preparing the accounts. the trustees have considered whether in applying the policies required by
FRS 102 and Ihe Charities SORP 102 8 restatement of cornparative items was needed. No
restatements were required.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at c(kst less deprecJalion. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated
to wrile off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful Ilfe. as
follows:
Land- not deprecialed
Buildings- 2.50/0 reducing balance
Equipment- 7.5 % reducing balance
Playground Equipment- 7.5°/o reducing balance
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land
Buildings
Equipment
Playground
Equipment
TOTAL
COST
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2024
20,356
335.261
65,279
1.828
32.085
452,982
1,828
335 261
454,810
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
On disposal
At 31 December 2024
175,972
4,019
37,916
2,600
16,144
2,139
230.032
8.758
179 991
40.516
18.283
238.790
NEf BOOKVALUE
At 1 January 2024
20.356
159,289
27.363
222.949
At 31 December 2024
20.356
155,270
26,591
13,802
216,019

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. EMPLOYEES
Number of Employees
During the year the number of employees paid by the charity (on a full time equivalent basis) was:
2024
2023
Management
Fundraising
Charitable Work
Remuneration of Employees
2024
2023
Management
Fundraising
Charilable Work
4. FUNDING FOR BUILDING
Grants received in 1998 amounted to £85,000 from the National Lottery Charities Board Community
Fund. Aso £31.490 in 2003 from the sale of the 'Old Hur.
5. LONG TERM LOANS
These consist of Public Works Loans via the Parish Council.
2024
2023
Public Works Loans - due wthin S years
Public Works Loans- due after 5 years
8,289
5,944
8,289

STRATFORD ST ANDREW & FARNHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Income
Voluntary Income:
Riverside Social Club
Donations
18.519
260
16,206
477
18,779
16.683
Government Grants
ESDC Grants
Aclivilies for Generating Funds
Fundraising Income
Trading Income:
Hall Lettings
Vending Machine
19,577
26,824
19,577
26.824
Investment Income:
Interest Received
832
647
Miscellaneous Income:
E-on Receipls- Solar Panels
Grants
1.972
1,974
695
1,972
2.669
Total Income
Expend2024 Iture
Direct charitable re Riverside Centre
Booking Clerk
Energy
Insurance
Cleaning
Telephone
Water rates
Repairs
Refuse Collection
Licenses
Playground Inspection
Grounds
Deprecialion
Stationery
6,804
10.058
1,838
3,180
1,048
6.264
7,879
1.602
2.416
726
160
8,039
877
884
107
1,431
8,815
596
2,811
1.118
906
118
2.651
8,758
207
39.508
39.796
Govemance Costs
Sundry Expenses
Professional Fees
Bookkeeping Fees
Loan Interest
Bank charges
1.289
756
657
372
81
1,144
714
562
480
90
3.155
2.990
Total Expenditure
42.663
42,786
Excess of Income over Expenditure
1,503
4.037
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