Bellingdon & Asheridge Community Association (BAACA) Charity Registered Number 1087494 Report of Trustees and Accounts 3191 March 2026 Trustees: Alfonzo (AIQ Field (Chairman) Helen Harding (Secretary) Gary Woodley Hugh Griffiths Kirsty Fiddes Deborah Caen Christopher Wood Paul Muggeridge-Breene (Treasurer)
Charitable Objectives: The Trustees have continued to work to meet the objectives set out in the Trust Deed: 1) The object of the charity is in the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of: a) a Village Hall for use by the inhabitants including use for i) Meeting, lectures and classes and ii) Other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation b) a Recreation Ground for use by the inhabitants 2) If the property of the charity is no longer required for the provision of a village hall or recreation ground for the area of benefit, the object of the charity will be the promotion of general charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit The Trustees, view is that the maintenance of the assets is important to meet its objectives. The facilities are hired for private events as well as community activities. The Trustees aim to hold an annual fete as well as special events by outside operators which also generate income. During the year the Trustees have consolidated the financial position of the charity. It recognises that whilst funds are held, it is anticipated that there could be significant maintenance costs ahead. Its aim is to continue with improvements as well as major repairs. For these purposes specific reserves are held in the accounts for these future developments. Accounting Policies The accounts for the year have been produced on an Accrual basis.
Banking Funds are held in various accounts with Lloyds Bank plc. Where funds are held for long term future projects these are held in interest earning fixed term accounts. Expenses are paid through the bank and require two authorisers neither of whom should be related to the claimant. The following Trustees are authorisers: Alf Field Gary Woodley Helen Harding Paul Muggeridge-Breene In the case of hirers, deposit refunds the Booking Secretary, Grace Hemson, has authority to set up refunds but they require a second authoriser from the above list. Related Party Transactions In many cases TrLlStees incur costs on behalf of the charity, which are then reclaimed, which may include members of Trustees, families on a self-employed basis. In all cases they are subject to the bank payment control above. There are no such payments which the Trustees consider material. Signed on behalf of Trustees: Alf ield Chairman Date: 15 Paul Muggeridge-Breene Treasurer Date: (sli126
BELLINGDON & ASHERIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (BAACA) Charity No 1087494 INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year endlng 31" March 2026 2026 2025 Deslgnated Undeslgnated Deslgnated Undeslgnated INCOME Private Hire Clubs & Community Activities Fete Festivals & Other Major Events Donations & Grants- Playground Other Donations Interest 6,882 11,570 7,503 7,650 8,108 9,017 6,088 7,134 24,463 240 2,351 1,662 TOTAL 24,463 35,319 32,938 EXPENDITURE Hall Running Costs Playground Costs Recreation Ground Costs Administration Costs Major Expenditure- Car Park 14,756 1,482 1,644 5,129 17,110 11,959 1,051 904 4,750 20,000 TOTAL 20,000 40,121 18,664 NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) 4,463 4,802 14,274
BELLINGDON & ASHERIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (BAACA) Charity No 1087494 BALANCE SHEET as at 31•t March 2026 2026 2025 Cash & Bank Balances Debtors & Prepayments 87,724 2,534 106,246 4,219 TOTAL ASSETS 90,258 110,465 Creditors & Accruals 3,334 3,203 NET ASSETS 86,924 107,262 Designated reserves- Car Park Designated reserves - Playground Specified Reserves General Reserve 20,000 24,463 50,000 12,461 70,000 17,262 TOTAL RESERVES 86,924 107,262
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Lhaiity Name Bellingdon & Asheridge Community Association On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026 Charity no (if any) 1087494 Set out on pages Five Pages FIe{reMeMber lo In ude Ihe page numbr.rs i. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust") for the year ended As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent trhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: IJ Name: Donald Baker Relevant professional qualification(s) or body CGMA, FCMA IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: Cedarwood Cedar Grove Bellingdon Chesham HP5 2XT Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018