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:
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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
FI￿e{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