awity Re8isITation Number. 1076322 Dalton Community Asso¢iation Finanual Statements For the Year Endlng 31° March 2023 Knox Accounting Limited The Old Fire Station l Abbvrf Road Barr(MY in Furness iA14 IWY Dalton Community Association Trustee￿ Annual Report Year Ended 31" March 2023 Page Trustee￿ Annual Report Finandal Ststements: Independent Examiners Report to the Tn Statement of Flnancial Artivitie5 Induding Income and Expenditure Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements Dalton Community As￿CIatiOn Trusteeg Annual Report Year Ended 31° March 2023 The trustees present their report arrfl the financial statements of the tharity for the year ended 31" March 2023. Objectives and Actsvrties The objects of the Association shall be:. To promote the benefft of the inhabitants of Dalton Town and surrounding aiea (see appendix for details) of Dalton-in-Furness Ihereinafter called the 'area of benefiy) without distinction of sex or of political, reli8iOU5 or other opinions by associating the local authorities. voluntary organi5ations and inhabitants in a common efftTrrt to advan￿ education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisur&time occupation with the objects of improving the conditlons of life for the said Inhabitants. b) To establish or to Se￿￿e the establishment of a Community Centre Ihereinafter called 'the centre.) and to maintain and manage. or to cooperate with any local statutory authority In the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its ￿nstItuent bodies in fvrtherance of the above objectives. Achievements and Perforniance Here we are a8ain at the end of another busy year. Thls report will give an overview of the activities at the Dalton CommunttyAssociation's Community Centre of the last 12 months with some updates of progress following the year*nd on the 31" Marth 2023. I would like to start by acknowledgingthose organisations that have provided us with funding that have enabled us to do the work we need to do, to serve the Datton community. We were fortunate to be reCo￿lSed by the High Sheriff. David Beeby1202V22) for the £500 awarded and whFch was used to install new wann water heaters in the toilets in the 'East Win Cumbria County Council Inow Westmorfand and Fumess Council) Pfovided £5(X) which was used towards delivery of three 'coffee/tea and (ake, sessions. The first session was held in July and with a themed 'Jubllee' celebratfjon. nearly 30 individuals joined us on a warm Saturday afternoon to enjoy refreshments, participating in an 'earf quiz relatingto the jubilee and enjoy a few hours of meeting up and chatting to old and new friend5. A further two sessions were held in August and September. also well attended ar￿ appreciated by all attendees. So. a heartfelt thanks to Cumbria County Council fi)r their support, that made a huge difference to rnany individuats otheTWiSe lonely weekend. Dalton Community Association Truste￿ Annual Report Year Ended 31° March 2023 The DCA was very fortunate to engage with Lancaster Unive￿Ity through their EOFINW programme that provided us with an intern to researth viable to lower the carbon footprint of the centfe. We already have 501ar panels that make a huge difference to our energy usage. and we specifically wanted to know what we could further do make the centre 'greenerf. Laura Eisenhower joined us on a 141khour internship and carrted out useful research and produced a (x>mprehensive report on possible ways of becomin8 carbon ￿e￿ra1. We are extremety thankful to Lancaster University for the help and support they provided. Durlng the summer months we became aware of the hjoming 'cost of livin< crisis and the impact of rising energy prices to the residents of the town. Once again, we had the opportunlty to contribute and help to keep centre users warm. Dalton Communtty Centre was registered as a Warm Spov and anyone could come to the ￿ntre and enjoy a space where it was dry. ¥Yami and W￿ko￿1n& whilst havingthe opportunity to read the newspapers being provided and sponsored by our 5UPPOrter Mr John C(Mard. Bam)w Borough Council provided a grant of £2.IX)O and we would like to acknowledge their generous support, whilst also take the opportunity to thank John for his supporL The 8illincoat Chartty provided us with a grant of £51X) t￿wardS the refurbishment of the hall floor. The cost to repalr the floor was estimated at £2.7(X) and slowty but surely. we are making in roads with the fundraising for this much needed repalr. Sir John Fisher Foundation provided a grant in the new financial year tovrards the work on the outside of the ￿ntre where building work was required to repla￿ lentils over the wtndow5 of the kitchen and str)rage area and the repointingof the wall. This workwas required urgently and the £5,OtK) from Sir John fisher Foundation made a hu8e contribution towards the work carried OUL Our sincere thanks to them for their ongoin8 SVPP A grant from BAE'S Give as You Earn pro8ramme provided a further £250 for the repair of the hall floor. BAEGAYE has been a firni supporter of the DCA and we are very grateful to them for their ongoing supporL A grant from the Ccwp Community Fund for £2.4LKI enabled u5 to pvrcha5e sensory equipment for use by the groups using the faaliiies. This equipment will make a drfference to many user5. Currently we are looking at developing a room in the centre to become a dedicated sensory room. In July 2022 we celebrated the launch of the 'Refiections of Datton, publication. This publi￿tiOn celebrates some of the extraordinary people living in Dafton who have contributed through their invofvement in the community or busin￿ activibes. Paging through this Dalton Community As￿CIatiOn Trusteeg Annual Report Year Ended 31" March 2023 booklet. clearty shows the commitment the locats to the t(r•m we live in and hthllghts the fact that we live in a very special town. Once again, thi5 yeaf we had a wonderful display of colour in the courtyard. Trdiling Fuchsias, Begonia5, lobelia, Petunias and many more, covered the walls and made this small space an area where mothers and babies could sit and enjoy the cascading colours. It would be remi5 of me not to menti(￿ all our regular users of the centre. the help and the support we receive fn)m Dalton Town Hall and In particular Fiona and aaiie. Thank you to all for their support. The users of the centre are the lifeblood of the organisation - Witho￿ them we would only be an empty shell, espedally resldent or8anisalions- The Amry Cadets, Cumbria Pollce, We5tmorland and Furness Councll through thelf library service and FamilyAction 8roup5 alon8 wlth Drop Zone provldlng the essential youth activities. These bringto the Cent￿ a wlde range of ages and Intere5ts- you all contribute to the vibrant centre we have. Governance Is a toplc at all Trustee Board meetings and tn￿ are involved In the regular fire alarm tests, maintenance ￿￿)rk and the review of our myriad of policies. But it is not always sunshlne and roses, thls last calendar year we have seen an increase in anti-social behavlour, wlth damage to furniture. graffits" and general dlsorder- however we have been fortunate to obtsln a grant that wlll provide additional youth se551ons durlng holldays and half tenn. whlch will In￿1ve aclivrties to Teduce boredom. At the end of Marth we said 8oodbye to Brenda Walker who retlred as Centre Mana8er but wlll continue to be involved in the runnin8 of the regular monthty lunch club and film club. The Board ￿Uld like to thank 8renda forthe valuable contribution She made durin8 heryears as Centre Mana8er. At the same time we welcomed to the Centre Kathy Corn who will continue and bring her skills to the role of Centre Manager. We wish Kathy a long and happy time with the DCA. Two of ourTrustees also dechled to retire- Gareth Smith and Ben Shirlev. Our thanks for thelr support and wlshes for success In everything do in the future. The DCA'S financial position remains posltlve. and our Treasurer Brian Rynlnk5 15 instrumentsl in supporting the Trustees. That brin85 me to my final words of thanks to the Board of Trustees who continuesto support, help and assist me over the last 12 months. My wish for the year ahead is that the DCA continues to provide an ewntial and much needed serviceto the Datton Community and that it remains the stable and stron8 organisalion it has been for many years. Welma Robinson Chair Dalton Community Association Trustees. Annual Report Year Ended 31" March 2023 Financial Review The trustees are satisfied that the Chaiity has adequate reserves to continue its work for the next twèlve months. Reserves Polky The DCA follow5 the guidance of the Charity Commission by seeking to maintain adequate reserves to meet the commitments of the charity totalling £34.000. Plans for future The maintenance of the butlding remains our highest priority. The flat roof above the kitchen and storeroom will have to be ￿plaCe￿ and currently funding application5 a￿ In the process of being developed. In the next few month5. a new sertrsory room will be developed to be used by organisations and individuals that Tequire specialist stimulation. Structure, Governance and Management Dalton Community A55￿)ation is a tharity govemed under a constitution. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are elerted at the annual general meetin& are appointed to the Board following nomination by member organlsations or are c4Tr0Pted by the Trustee Board. Appointment of nominated or cwpted Trnstees is agreed at any ordinary meeting of the Boatd. Recruitment, indurtion and tralnlng of trustees The Trustee Board activety seeks out new Trustees as appropriate to ensure the Board has the most useful Skill mix p055ible and is representslive of the local community. All trustees are experted to be committed to the alms and principles of Dalton Communtty Association and be willing to take an active role in the govemance of Dalton Communlty Association. Trustees ate selected on the basis of the experts.se and experience they mlght brlng to the organisation. All new Trustee5 are made aware of the struttvre, aims and principles of Dalton CommunityAssociation. legal obligations undercharity law, the objethves and activities of Dalton Community Association and current busine55 and development plans. Dalton Community Association is 8ovemed bythe Board of Trustees. The Board is ￿spOnsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and has uliimate respon5ibiltty for the Conduct of Dalton Community Association and for ensuring that the charity satisfies its legal and contractual obligations. Board meetings are held monthty with additional meetings as necessary. Non-Trustee members may be c(Fopted to attend meetings for a specific expertise they bring ft)r time limited periods. Dalton Community Association Truste￿ Annual Report Year Ended 31" March 2023 Operations m3na8ement of Dalton Community A550ciation is delegated to the thalr of the Board, who works closely with the Centre Manager to ensure del1￿ of all servlces Rlsk Policy The Trustees have assessed the major rlsks to which the charity 15 exposed and are satlsfied that systems are in pla￿. so timely action is taken to mitigate exposure to those risks. The major rlsk to the O￿anISation is the rfsk of an unforeseen large buildin8 repair. The bulldlng Is the main asset of the charity and the reason for the exlstence of the Dalton Community Ass(Kiation and can be a si8nifKant drain the on financial resources. Internal rlsks are minimised by the implerftentation of procedures for authori5ation of all tran5artions and projects and to ensure conslstent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the thaTIty. These procedures are peTiodlcalty revlewed by the trustees and staff to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity. Dalton Community Association Truste￿ Annual Report Year Ended 31° Marth 2023 Reference and Admlnlstrative Detsils Re6iStered charfty name Dalton Community A£sociation 1076322 Prinapal office and reglstered office 21 Nelson street Dalton in Furness Cumbria LA￿ 8AF Mrs W Robins0 Mr B Doughty Mr l Maddox Mr R Willock Mr N Perie Mr. S Nott Mr5 A Thurlow Mrs S Johnson Mrj McGill Mr G Smith Treasurer Mr B Ryninks Audltor5 Knox Accounting Limited The Old Fire Station l Abbey Road Barrow in Furne L414 IWY Bankers Natwest Bank Dalton Road Barrow in Furness LA14 IWY The Truste￿ Annual Report was appn)ved on .. behalf of the board of trnstees bw.- Mrs W Robinson- Chair Dalton Conknnun AS￿l•tIOn Cha No. 1076Y22 Flnancial St nts forthe ended 31 March 2023 trot￿ IS￿¢ 144 Ch•rtrskt Xlkl Its O*sPd)•xl I￿[5￿ I44￿ P£tl. 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