CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 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 benef it 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 Com munity Association comm ittee 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 people of all abilities. Trustees try to ensure that the facilities offered at the New Priestwood Com munity Centre allow activities that are as inclusive and varied as possible; to attract and be accessible and affordable or f ree 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 drfferent parts of the Priestwood and Garth and Communit Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular. the activities, projects or services identif led in the accounts. P8ra 1.17and 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 information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference 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 Perforniance SORP reference The New Priethood Community Centre is a bustling hub of activity, operating at full capacity six days a week. Its diverse range of hirers reflects the com munity's varied interests and n￿ds. Regular groups include martial arts classes, baby and tCKldler groups, flower arranging. and woodturning clubs, fostering hobbies, fitness. and social connections. The centre also accommcrfyates one-off events such as children's parties and essential services like a blocKJ donor clinic. demonstrating its versatility and vital role in serving the community. The Com munity Association enhances its offerings with The Weekly Brew, a welcoming initiative that provides a warm, safe space for residents to enjoy a hot drink, participate in games, engage in 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. The Association now runs Line Dancing Groups, adding a fun, sociable way for participants to stay active and em brace f itness in a friendly environment. These activities showcase the Centre's com m itment to creating a vibrant, inclusive community. We held a very successful Open Day where Centre Users were able to have a stall for their rou this included historical Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 photographs of the local area, kick boxing martial art demonstrations, and opportunities to have a go at line dancing, WCM)Jturning and flower arranging. A raffle with prizes donated by local businesses raised f unds for the Centre. Additional information (optional) You ma 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 ststing why they are held Para 1.21 During the 24125 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 communi centre. Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in def icit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. We received a grant of £3,000 from Abri, the local Housing Association, to support the Weekly Brew and Community Garden. The funding enabled the purchase of mugs, computers, a bingo machine, a greenhouse and an amplifier, all of which support the smooth and effective delivery of the weekly community sessions. Attendees of the Weekly Brew are also able to access and use the com uters durin these sessions. 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 Para 1.25 Trust deed How is the charty constituted? or?orated Para 1.25 Unincorporated 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 Appointed by nomination and vote at AGM or at a Committee Meeting by members present. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the charit uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address New Priestwood Communi NPCA NPCC 1089708 New Priestwood Community Centre Priestwood Court Road Bracknell Berks RG42 1TU Association Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf not for whole ar Trustee name Office (rf any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa int trustee ifan Maxine Cilia Jennie Green Lynn Hurdwell Julie Pratt Chair NPCA NPCA NPCA NPCA Treasurer Secretary Julie Brown NPCA Charlotte Egan 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 title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted rf notfor whole year 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 information {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 infomiation 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) Lynn Hurdwell Secretary Date 410212026 Statement of Activity New Priestwood Community Association 1 Aprfl, 202441 March, 2025 Dlslrlbutlon account R•strlct•d Unrestrletad Total Income Dortations and legacies R8Strict8d Grants 639. 639.lJ) Weekly Brew Inrx)mg- Rgstrtcted Weekly Dlg- Raslrtcted Totsl for RMtrf¢ted Grants 3.000.00 0.00 3.000.c￿l ISS.00 0.00 155.00 £3.155.00 £3,155.00 SBI88- NPCC Room Hirn 28.924.31 28,924.31 T¢>tsl for Incom• £3.155.00 £29,563.31 £32,718.31 Gr￿* Profft £3,155.00 £29,563.31 £32,718.31 Costs- AGM & Open Day Offic8. Accountanty SeNlce8 231.75 231.75 359.04 359.04 omce- InsurnrK88 463.81 463.81 Offlca- Phona & Broadb8nd 815.67 815.67 Offlce. sO￿a 178.98 178.98 0ffl¢g- Sundry Preml8es- Cloanlng Prem168s- Renl 25.00 2S.00 1,129.09 1,129.09 200.00 200.00 Prèml888- Repalr¥ & R•n6wal6 Prom1898- UUli11é8 814.35 614.35 5,049.93 469.54 5,049.93 1¥oml808- Wasts Removal 469.54 Rèthctsd Gr8nt Expandlture Weekly Braw Expendlturo- R88trfcled Weekly Dlg Expendliurn- R98ts1c￿￿ Totsl for R••trl¢tsd Grant Expondllurn S818ry- Gft)88 Pay Salary- Nl AllowarK• S818ry- Nl Er Salary. Overtlma Salary- Pension Er Total for Exp•n•e• N•t Op•rntlng InMm• othgr Inco 2.509.48 2,509.48 289.24 289.24 £2,798.72 £0.00 £2.798.72 23,128.11 72.46 23,128.11 472.46 972.46 972.46 1,589.71 1,589.71 740.58 740.56 £2.798.72 £34.995.34 £37.794.08 £356.28 5N32.03 5.075.75 Interest eamed 160.69 160.69 Total for Oth•r Incom• £0.00 £160.69 £160.69 Not that in. any mthflal rewe of Clwth8 A¢L' or the acC￿nts dHI Th)t accrxd with the rec