CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 01 Aprll 2022 to 31 ma￿h2o23 Charity name: New Pfieslwood Communty Association Charlty rngl8tration number: 1089708 Objectives and Activfti88 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in tts goveming document rn 1.17 To promote the benefrt of all residents of Priestwood and Garth. Bracknell, by assoclatlng the residents with local authorities and local voluntary orsanisatlons and community groups to advance educatbn and provlde facllttles for social welfare, for recreation and leisure occupations to irnprove life for the residents. Manage and maintain the Prlestwood Communlty Centre; promote charitable purposes that are inclusive and non- dKrimlnatory'. non-party polltlcal and non- sectsrlan in religion. The New Priestwood Communlty Association £xecutNe Committee meets at least 4 times a year to manage the cefit￿ and actlvltles there; and to discuss and progress projects to support users of the CeTht￿ and the inhabitants of Prlestwood and Garth. The Centre Manager looks after the hirin8 of rooms by clubs, societies and communitygroups who offer educational and social artfvitles for our residents. from the very young to the very old. Our Centre's spaces are accessible for and used by people who have disabllitie5. Trustees try to ensure ihat facllitles offered at the Prlestwood Community Centre allow activities that a￿ as incluslve and as varled as possible, to attract and be accessible and affordable or f￿e to a wide range of residents. The Centre is well maintsined. Hire fees are kept at a ￿e1 to be able to pay staff a living wage rate of pay, and to cover essential costs. Trustee5 seek ways to expand the Centre's offer to reach dtfferent parts of the Prlestwood and Garth community. Summary of the main activrties in relation to tho purpo888 for the public benefrt. in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in accounts. P•r• 1.17 •ry1 Statement confirniing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission <)n wbli benefrt rn 1.18 Achievements and Perfomiance Summary of the main achievements of the dwity. identifyin9 the drfference the charity's V￿rk has rnade to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to tJO¢*ty as a whole. With the ending of Covid re5trirtion5, during this financial year we have been able to revopen our book swap facility, re-instate the facility for children's birthday parties and increase room bookings to be more in line with pre-covid numbers. Bookings can be made via contactin8 our Centre Manager by phone or via our Facebook pa8e "New Prlestwood Communrty Centre.. From the Facebook page you are able to view what clubs are held and when. A selection of the groups that Use the centre include: Bracknell Kick Boxin8 Club, Crown Ministries Church, Bloom 8aby Bracknell Forest, Line Dancing, Fit for All. Short M* Bowls, Berkshire Wood Turners, Tal Chl, All Abllitles Martlal Arts, Bracknell Remlnlscence Group, Priestwood Under 5's, Bracknell Flower and many more. In Ortober 22 we were able to rollout our eekly Bre¥¢ which is run once a week by members of the committee and offers a warm, safe place for residents to drop in. We currentty supply a selection of hot and cold drfnks. biscuit, cakes, board games and bingo to join in where one can wln a prlze or two. P•• 1.20 Some of the 8rant money received has been used to set up a 8arden area where residents can enjoy a bit of gardenin8 & enjoythe produce that is 8rown. To help ralse future funds to maintain & expand the garden the Association has slgned up to the Bracknell Forest Lottery Fund - detai15 of whlch can be found @ ,11gtliirLrp, Ilk An Open Day is still being discussed and will be one of our events to take place during 2024. Financial Review Review of the tharity's financial position at the end of the period P•ra 121 The majorlty of income during 20121 came from grants and over 50% of income durlng 21122 was also from Grants. During this financial year122123198% of income was generated from room bookings and we managed to finish the year wrth a hlgher income than in the pre-pandemic years whlch allowed us to be able to maintain our level of reserves. A 8eneral reserve 15 held in a deposlt account to enable the New Priestwood Communitv A￿XIatIon to continue to pay the bills for Approx 6 months in the event of a downturn In revenue such as the restrictlon due to COVID pandemic. Further funds have also been put asmle to further upgrade some of the equipment & fumishings wFthln the Community Centre Approx £16,(Kl N/a Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 122 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero re8erve8 Details of fund materially in deficrt Explanation of any tjncertainties aboui the ¢hanty continuing a8 a goi concern P•r• 122 Parn 1.22 Pni.24 Nla P•r• 1.23 Nla Addftlonal Inforniatlon Our principal source of income Is the hirln8 out of our various rooms. Bookln8s are made vla contacting our Centre Manager by phone or via our Facebook pa8e"New Priestwood Community Centre." From the Facebook page you are able to view what clubs are held and when. A selection of the 8roups that use the centre include: Bracknell Kick Boxing Club, Crown Ministries Church, Bloom Baby Bracknell Forest, Line Dancin& Fit for All, Short Mat Bowls. Berkshire Wood Turners, Tai Chi. All Abilttie5 Martial Arts, Bracknell Reminiscence Group, Priestwood Under 5,5, Bracknell Flower Club and many more. In Ortober 22 we were able to rollout our "Weekly Bre￿ which is run once a week by members of the committee and offers a warrn, safe place for residents to drop in. We currently supply a selection of hot and cold drinks, bi5CUit, cakes, board games and The ¢harity'8 prin(apal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Pw• 1.47 bingo to join in where one can win a prize or two. Some of the grant money received has been used to set up a garden area where residents can enjoy some time gardening & growing vegetable5 or just having a sit ot In the fresh alr. To help ralse future funds to maintain & expand the range of produce & flowers grown in the garden the Associatlon has signed up to the Bracknell Forest Lottery Fund- details of which can be found @ ,•J4VW.Dracknellforestlotte .co.uk Investment policl arKI objectives including any social investment policy adopted Pw• 1.46 Nla A de8cription of principal risks facing the Charity Pm1.46 Long term closure due to another Pandemlc Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charivs trusts= Type of goveming document 125 How is the chanty constituted? P•r¥ 125 Unincorporated Trustee selectK>n methods including detsils of any constitutional provi￿On8 e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtkd to appoint one ￿ more trustees Parn 125 Appointed by nomination & vote either at an AGM or at a Committ88 Meeting by Members prese Reference and Administralive detalls Cha name Other name the cha istered chari number Charity's principai addr&8S New Prieslwormj Commun NPCA NPCC 1089708 New Priest¥vood C43tk WebskelBroadband & Phone5 OFFice CleanSn8 & Hygiene Community Events & Groups Employee Costs Audlt Fees Insurance Mlsc 150 2,999 4.418 3,S26 1.$84 1.214 22.760 21.962 424 339 34J92 forYo•r 113801 13.n6 8alan¢e Sheet For the Year Ended 31 March 2023 OMVC•sh. Current Acount Oeposit Account Cash 15.396 16,459 122 24.092 9.393 31.977 ioio 33,485 Debtors Pr0payn￿ts 11.9331 R•seNes 33.485 11.3801 19,759 13,726 Current Yw Deficit 31105 CHARITY COMMISSION J FOR ENGLA1￿ AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report R•port to th• trust•osl m•mb•rs of The New Priest¥Yood Communty Associalion On accounts for th• y•ar •ndod 31*1 March 2023 Charfty no {If any) 1089708 S•t out on pagos I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the abov8 charity (Ihe Tnjsf) for the year 8nded 31K13r2023. R•sponslbllftl•s and basls of r•port As the charity's trustees. Y￿ are responsib18 for tha prnparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the TNst'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. Indep•nd•nt I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have •xamln•r's statem•nt come to my attention in connection wrth the examination which gives me cause to ￿lieve that in, any material resp8Ct'. the accounts'ng records vmre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the a￿Unts did not acconl with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply wth the applic8b￿ requirements con¢8ming the forTn and contént of accounts set out in the Charities ccounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that th8 accounts give a and fairf view which is not a matter considered a5 part of an independent examinats'on. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Dat•: 01102r2024 SIgn￿. Nam•: Sandra Douglas ACMA Relevant prolosslonal qualmcation(s) or body Ilf any): CIMA Addrnss: 62 WestmorlarKI Drive, Warf￿ld. Betkshire. RG42 3QP IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete rfthe examiner needs to hghlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinats.on of tharity accounts.. directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Gfv• h•r• brlef d•talls ol any Itams that th• •xamin•r Wish￿ to dlsolose. IER Oct 2018