CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2023 To
31 March 2024
Charity name: New Priestwood Community Association
Charity registration number:1089708
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
To promote the benefit of residents of
Priestwood, Garth and surrounding area
by associating the residents with local
authorities and local voluntary
organisations and community groups to
advance education and provide facilities
for social welfare, recreation and
leisure.
Manage and maintain the New
Priestwood Community Centre; promote
charitable purposes that are inclusive
and non-discriminatory: non-party
political and non-sectarian in religion.
The New Priestwood Community
Association committee meets at least 6
times a year to discuss all aspects of
the running of the centre, finance, and
activities run by the centre. Also to
discuss any future projects.
The Centre Manager looks after the
hiring of rooms by clubs, societies and
community groups who offer
educational, social and leisure activities
for all ages and abilities. Our Centre's
spaces are accessible and used by
eo
le of all abilities.
Trustees try to ensure that the facilities
offered at the New PrIes￿00d Community
Centre allow activities that are as inclusive
and varied as possible. to attract and be
accessible and affordable or free to a wide
range of residents.
The centre is well maintained. Hire fees
are kept at a level to be able to pay staff a
living wage and to cover essential costs.
Trustees seek ways to expand the Centre's
offer to reach dtfferent parts of the
Priestwood and Garth and Communi
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit. in particular, the
activities, projects or
ServI￿S identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
Additional infonnation (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP referen
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP refererK£
During this financial year the
Community Centre has had several
improvements including a new roof.
some redecoration and a new moveable
stsge which allows groups to use the
main hall space more flexibly. The
purchase of new chairs with anns have
helped elderly users be more
comfortable when using the hall. We
have also instslled a defibrillator. The
garden has benefitted and been
expanded by new vegetable and flower
beds.
The New Priestwood Community Centre is
a bustling hub of activity. operating at full
capacity six days a week. Its diverse range
of hirers reflects the community's varied
interests and needs. Regular groups
include martial arts classes, baby and
toddler groups. flower arranging, and
woodtuming clubs, fostering hobbies,
fitness, and social connections. The centre
also accommodates one-off events such as
children's parties and essential ser4ices
like a blood donor clinic, demonstrating its
versatility and vital role in serving the
community.
The Community Association enhan￿S its
offerings with The Weekly Brew, a
welcoming initiative that provides a warm,
safe Spa￿ for residents to enjoy a hot
drink artici
ate in
ames, en
ein
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumStan￿S of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits lo society as a
whole.
Para 1.20

friendly chats, and take part in a lively
game of bingo. Additionally, residents can
get involved in the community garden,
fostering connections while contributing to
a shared outdoor space. This year, the
Association intrOdU￿d a Line Dancing
Group, adding a fun. sociable way for
participants to stay active and embrace
fitness in a friendly environment. These
activities showcase the Centre's
commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive
community.
Additional information (optional}
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1_41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the
eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.21
During the 23124 financial year 99.7 % of
income was generated from room
bookin
A general reserve is held in a deposit
account to enable the New Priestwood
Community Association to continue to
pay the bills for approximately six
months in the event of a downturn in
revenue. Further funds have been put
aside to upgrade some of the
furnishings and equipment within the
communit
centre.
Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Para 1.24
Par3 1.23
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
(trust de_
d. loyal charter)
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association. CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Trust deed
Para 1.25
Unincorporated
Parn 1.25
Appointed by nomination and vote at
AGM or at a Committee Meeting by
members presenL
Additional information (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charily's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
New Priestwood Communit Association
NPCA NPCC
1089708
New Priestwood Community Centre
Priestwood Court Road
Bracknell
Berks
RG42 1TU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Name of person (or body} entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Maxine Cilia
Chair
Appointed 2911112023
Appointed 2110712023
Appointed 2410112024
NPCA
Jennie Green
Treasurer
NPCA
Lynn Hurdwell
Julie Pratt
Secretary
NPCA
NPCA
Julie Brown
Appointed 21107123
Appointed 221712024
Resigned 251912024
Resigned 3110512024
NPCA
NPCA
Charlotte Egan
Bryan Pledger
Ted Rouse
NPCA
NPCA
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
ortwasa
roved
Director name
Name of trustees holding tttle to property belonging to the charity
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
Additional infonnation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position {eg Secretary.
Chair, etc)
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Date
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New Priestwood Community Associotion- AGM 24July24 Financial Informationfor the 12months
ended 31March2024
Treasurer's Re
ot for Financial Year OIA
ril-31March2024
Income for the year was £32,160 which was £751 lower than the previous year. This was due
to a variety of reasons which are shown on the Income & Expenditure report under the
heading of Income for the year.
EXpendItu￿ for the year was £37,635 which was £3,343 higher than the previous year. This
was mainly due to increases in employee costs + repairs, renewals and maintenance costs.
The combination of the above 2 points lead to a deficit for the year of £5,475. The majority
of this deficit was the purchase of the following items.
£2,290 new stage
£1,150 Defibrillator & assoclated equipment
£ 223 Bissel carpet cleaner
£ 154 further items of soft furnishings for the Lounge
£ 230 varlous repairs & replacements
The purchases were utilising additional funding received durln8 years 202012021 &
202112022 for renewal & upgrade purposes.
Retalned Funds We finlsh the year with a healthy balance of £26,630 a proportion of which
wlll be utilised during financial year ending 31March2025 to continue the
upgrade/replacement of various equipment/furnishings now that the roof repairs and
associated water damage have been rectified.
JKG Treasurer's report for AGM 24July2024

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
The New Priestwood Community Association
On accounts for the year
ended
316t March 2024
Charlty no
(if any)
1089708
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
chartty ('Yhe Trusf,) ft)r the year ended 3110312024.
Responsibllftlos and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are respon8ibl8 for the preparation of the
accounts in acGordanc8 With th8 r8quir8m8nts of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have comp18ted my examination. I confirm that no material rnatters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examlnation 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 fair, 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.
Signed:
Date:
3010912024
Name:
Sandra Douglas ACMA
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(If any):
CIMA
Address:
62 Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Berkshire, RG42 3QP
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief detslls of
any Items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
The New Priestwood Community Association
On accounts for the year
ended
316t March 2024
Charlty no
(if any)
1089708
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
chartty ('Yhe Trusf,) ft)r the year ended 3110312024.
Responsibllftlos and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are respon8ibl8 for the preparation of the
accounts in acGordanc8 With th8 r8quir8m8nts of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have comp18ted my examination. I confirm that no material rnatters have
examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examlnation 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 fair, 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.
Signed:
Date:
3010912024
Name:
Sandra Douglas ACMA
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(If any):
CIMA
Address:
62 Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Berkshire, RG42 3QP
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief detslls of
any Items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018