REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04396846 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1093388
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
82 High Street
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6JG
ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
CHAIRS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
TheYear2021/22sawareturntomorenormaltimesafterthemajordisruptionoftheCovid pandemic.
DailyactivitiesreturnedtotheHubinNewRomneywhileoutboundsupportcontinuedforthose still
shielding from Covid at home.
TheoutstandingworkofthepreviousyearwasrecognisedbytheawardoftheBritishEmpireMedal to
ourChiefExecutiveJonWilsonandaftertheyearendbythevisitofHRHPrinceRichardDuke of
GloucestertoTheHubtomeetwithclients,staffandvolunteersandcongratulatethemforalltheir hard
work.
TheTrusteesinstigatedanexternalreviewofsystems,proceduresandgovernancetopreparethe Hub
forareturntonormaldailylife.TheRomneyMarshCommunityHubiswithoutdoubtamajorasset, but
unlessitisfullyutiliseditisawastedopportunity.Themanagementteamtherebyfocussedon ensuring
all available space was utilised and that a wide range of community services and events returned.
Webeganthefirstyearofourthree-yearUniversalWellbeingContractinassociationwith Social
EnterpriseKentandfundedthroughKentCountyCouncil,markingachangeinhowservices were
delivered to people over 50.
WithgovernmentCovidrelatedfundingnowcomingtoanendtheTrusteesarefocussedonbuilding new
revenuestreamsandaccessingexternalgrantsanddonationstosupportthecharity'swork.We are
thankfulforallthesupportwehavereceivedfromtheFolkestoneandHytheCouncil,KentCounty Council
andtheNHStogetherwithfinancialsupportfromthirdpartysponsorsandgrantmakingcharities. Our
newCharityshopopenedinRyeandwearelookingtoaddoneormorenewshopswithinthearea as
suitableshoppremisesbecomeavailable.Whenfullyoperationalweanticipatethesewill provide
additional income to support our charitable activities.
Weareveryfortunatetohaveahardworkingandloyalworkforceandsubstantialteamof volunteers.
OnbehalfoftheBoard,Iwouldthankthemforalltheirefforts.ThenewpostCovidworldthrowsup new
challenges,inparticularintherecruitmentofstaffandmanagingtheever-increasingcosts associated
withtheHub'sdailyoperations.Weareseekingtostrengthenanddeepenourrelationshipswith similar
charitiesinadjoiningareastodevelopbestpracticeandtobecomeavoiceforourclientsin the
community.
ForecastsfortheSouthKentCoastClinicalCommissioningGroupanticipateanexplosionintheover 70's
residentsinourareaoverthenext5years.Thisisinpartduetoageingoftheexistingcommunity but
exacerbatedbytheincreasingnumberofelderlypeoplewishingtomoveintoourarea.The Romney
Marshareaisingeneraloneofveryseveresocialdeprivationandwearewitnessingadramatic increase
in the number of local residents suffering from Dementia and similar mental issues.
IjoinedtheBoardofTrusteesandbecameChairaftertheyearend.Ihaveworkedcloselywiththe Chief
Executivetounderstandthecurrentoperationsofthecharityandtheissuesweneedtoconfrontto stay
acorepartofthecareinfrastructureintheSouthernCoastalareaofKent.Iamconfidentthatthe Hub
willrisetomeetthesechallengesandweareambitioustoprovideadditionalsupportforour local
Councils, the NHS and Care services subject to being able to access finance and staff.
Neil McClure
Chair
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006, present
theirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2022.The trustees
haveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Policies and objectives
TheCharity'sobjectsaretopromotethecareofolderpeopleinanymatterwhichisnoworinthe future
deemed by law to be charitable within the Shepway District Council area of Romney Marsh.
Volunteers
In2020/21ourteamofvolunteersgrewto315,manyofthesewerelocalpeoplewhocameforward to
supporttheCovidresponse.Inevitably,asthesevolunteersreturnedtoworkourvolunteer numbers
reducedinthe2021/22financialyeartoanaverageof100volunteersthroughouttheyear.As we
returnedtoface-to-faceservicesthroughouttheyearourvolunteerswereessentialtous,theyhelped to
keepourserviceuserssafebyundertakingadditionalcleaningandsanitisingdutiesaftereach session.
Wehavearangeofvolunteerroles,includinghelpforsessionsandactivities,deliveryofessential items
and community meals and supporting us to run our charity shop in Rye.
Werecognisedaneedtosupportvolunteerswithadedicatedmemberofstaff,sowiththesupport of
fundingfromarangeofsources,includingSouthernWater,KentCommunityFoundationandAwards for
All,weintroducedanewVolunteerDevelopmentOfficerpost(VDO)thisyear.Thepostholder is
responsibleforintroducingsystemsandprocessestosupporttherecruitment,inductionandretention of
volunteers,butwillalsobeworkingtowardstheInvestinginVolunteersqualitystandardoverthe next
year.
Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit
Allourcharitableactivitiesfocusontheneedsofolderpeopleandareundertakentofurther our
charitablepurposesforthepublicbenefit.AtRomneyMarshCommunityHubwehavetwogroups of
serviceusers;thosethatareover50andactiveolderpeopleandthosethatareintheirlate70s and
abovewhoarelessactiveandneedmoretraditionalsupport.Manyofthewardsthatourservice users
liveinareinthebottomthirdofthemostdisadvantagedcommunitiesintheUK,withaccessto services
featuring as a particular hardship in these areas.
Thecommunityhubbuildingisthecoreofourorganisation,butwealsorunarangeofactivities and
outreach services in the community. Services provided include:
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A day service at the hub for older people where they can access a range of activities and special
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interest groups, as well as a hot meal at lunch time
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Information and advice
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Community dining
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Home support with domestic cleaning and shopping
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Mobile Hairdressing
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Wellbeing classes and groups
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Key performance indicators
Financialmanagement:AtTrusteemeetingstheCharity'suptodatefinancialactivityagainst budget,
cashflowandbankbalancesarepresentedbytheTreasurerandFinanceOfficer.Any continuation
fundingforserviceswhichareprovidedusingtheCharity'sfreereservesaremadeattheannual Budget
meeting.
TheChiefOfficeralongsidetheHeadofFinancemonitorstheincomeandexpenditurefor each
departmentattheendofeverycalendarmonth.Ifadepartmentisnotperformingaspredictedin the
budget,anyincrease/decreaseinactivitythatmayrequirefurtherdiscussionisreportedatthe next
Trustee meeting.
Monitoringthecharity'sactivities:TheChiefOfficerprovidesawrittenreportatevery Trustee
meeting,outliningtheCharity'scurrentactivitiesandanyfuturethreatsoropportunities.Key senior
members of staff also provide Trustees with written reports on the services they manage.
FundingfromstatutorybodiescomeswithKeyPerformanceIndicators.Reportstothosebodies are
provided as required by the agreements.
Review of activities
Daysupportservice:AsCOVIDrestrictionswereliftedduringtheyearwewereabletostart to
reintroduceourdaysupportservice,withverylimitednumbersatfirst.Weprovidetransportto the
centre,sothatpeoplecanparticipateinourdaysupportservice;thisismainlyattendedbypeople aged
over70.Ourserviceuserstakepartinactivities,includingquizzes,interestgroups,artsessions and
chair-basedexercise.Theyalsohaveahotmealinourrestaurantatlunchtimeandtheyhavethe option
of taking home a pac ked tea.
Informationandadviceservice:Weprovideconfidentialonetooneappointmentsandphonecalls in
theHubandoutinthecommunitytoanyonewhoneedssupport.1074peopleaccessedthis service,
whichisaimedathelpingthemtoretaintheirindependence.Wesupportedindividualstoreview and
maximisetheirbenefits(sothattheycouldpayformoresupportathome),obtainbluebadges, access
hardship payments and much mor e.
Communitydining:Weofferhotlunchesandasandwichteaviaahomedeliveryserviceto people
acrossthemarshsevendaysaweek.Thesearemealsthatweprepareonsiteinourkitchen, ensuring
theyarehealthyandappetising.Theservicealsoprovidesawelfarecheckonindividuals,offering their
familiespeaceofmind.Thisisaverypopularservice,wedelivered12,216mealsduringthis financial
year.
Homesupportserviceandhairdressing:Manyofourserviceuserswanttoremainintheir own
homes,buttheyneedsomeextrasupporttodothis.Ourstaffhelpedwithdomesticchoresand shopping
on1194occasionsthisyear.Wealsohaveamobilehairdresserwhoprovideshairdressingathome for
those who can't get to the salon, who undertook 693 appointments.
Wellbeingclassesandactivities:ThenewwellbeingcontractstartedinApril2021.This service
providesopportunitiesforolderpeopletotakepartinexerciseclassesandactivitygroupsheldinthe Hub
andincommunityvenuesacrosstheMarsh.Theprogrammeofactivitieswasinitiallyimpactedby Covid
restrictions,butasthefinancialyearprogressed,wewereabletointroducemoreandmoreactivities. By
the end of the year, we had 4275 attendances at classes and groups.
Welaunched"trysomethingnewfor2022"inJanuarywithafirst-classfreevoucherwhichwasused by
anyonewantingtotryanewordifferentclass.Thisattractednewmemberstogroupsand proved
popular.OurrangeofclasseshascontinuedtogrowwithfurtheractivitiesaddedonMondaysatthe Hub,
with"MakethemostofMondays".Wealsostartedacraftyafternoonwithoccasionalspecial interest
workshops,encouragingourparticipantstotrynewthingsandanewwalkinggroupthatoften exceeds
20 people, that join us each Tuesday for a 3 to 4 mile walk on the Marsh.
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Fundraising activities and income generation
Thisyearmostcommunityfundraisingeventstookplacewithinthelatterpartoftheyear,because of
ongoing COVID restrictions. Fundraising activities included:
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The continuation of our 100 club
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A race night in October which raised £590
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Our Christmas Fayre in November, which raised in excess of £1000
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Two Members of Staff did a walk the Marsh challenge in October raising money and awareness of the
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Hub
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A number of local shops and businesses have now taken collection pots for the Hub
WesuccessfullysecuredgrantsfromanumberofTrustsandFoundationsincludingKent Community
Foundation,EdwardGostlingFoundation,AwardsforAll,ColeTrustandColyerFergusoncharitable Trust.
Thisyear,wefocusedonsecuringfundingtowardscorestaffsalariesfromTrusts,aswellas some
equipment needed to run the Hub safely for our beneficiaries.
WiththesupportoffundingfromKentCountyCouncil'sstrategicrecoveryfund,wehavebeen working
withafundraisingconsultantthroughoutthisfinancialyearonthedevelopmentofafundraising strategy,
whichwillmeanthatinthenextyearwewillstarttodevelopourincomestreams,particularly focusing
on boosting our existing community fundraising activities and targeting individual donors.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
TheTrusteeshavereviewedthereservesofthecharitablecompanyandhaveestablishedapolicy under
whichthefreereservesheldbythecharitablecompanyshouldbeapproximatelythreemonthsof the
annualresourcesexpended,thatisapproximately£120,000.Thisprovidesworkingcapitaland would
enablethecharitablecompanytocontinueoperationsintheeventofasignificantdropinfunding long
enough to reduce or cease its activities in an orderly manner.
Wehadapproximately8monthsreserves(£331k)bytheendofthefinancialyear.Someofthe funds
carriedforwardinfreereserveswereintendedforexpenditureonCOVIDresponse;so,weexpect our
reserves position to reduce in the next financial year.
This policy will be reviewed annually.
Going concern
Aftermakingappropriateenquiries,theTrusteeshaveareasonableexpectationthattheCharity has
adequateresourcestocontinueinoperationalexistencefortheforeseeablefuture.Forthisreason, they
continuetoadoptthegoingconcernbasisinpreparingthefinancialstatements.Furtherdetails regarding
the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,deedoftrust,andconstitutesalimited company
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
RomneyMarshCommunityHubisacompanylimitedbyguarantee,withoutsharecapital, incorporated
on 18 March 2002 and registered as a charity on 12 August 2002.
Thecompanywasestablishedunderthememorandumofassociation,whichsetsouttheobjects and
powers of the charity company and is governed by its Articles of Association.
ItisgovernedbyitsMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation.TheCharityisconstitutedunder a
Memorandum of Association dated 11 March 2002.
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Method of appointment or election of Trustees
TrusteeswithsuitableexpertisearerecruitedtoassisttheexistingtrusteestomanageRMCH is
envisagedthatallTrusteeswillhaveaninterestinolderpeopleandanunderstandingofthe difficulties
some face in maintaining a fulfilling life.
The Executive Committee, which administers the Charity, consists of:
- Honorary Officers
- Not less than 3 members
AlloftheBoardofTrusteesarealsoDirectorsofthelimitedcompany.Inaccordancewiththe Charity's
ArticlesofAssociation,theHonoraryOfficersarere-electedeachyearandothermembersoftheBoard of
Trusteesretireinrotation.Onethirdofmembersretireeachyearandareeligibleforre-election. The
BoardofTrusteesareentitled,asmembers,toappointnewTrusteesduringtheyear.Thisisthen ratified
at the annual general meeting.
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
TheTrusteesmeetaminimumoffourtimeseachyear.Oneweekpriortothemeeting,Trusteesare sent
theChiefOfficer'sReport,whichoutlinestheday-to-dayoperationsofRMCHsincethelastmeeting. That
reportmayalsoincludespecificdecisionstobemadebytheTrustees.Anyfinancialreportsarealso sent
outoneweekpriortothemeetings.ReceivingreportspriortothemeetingsallowsTrusteestime to
considerthecontentandrequestanyfurtherinformationtheymayrequire.Trusteesadminister the
Charityandcompany.TheChiefOfficermanagestheday-to-dayoperationsofthecharity'sservices. The
TrusteesarefamiliarwiththoseactivitiesandbearinmindCharityCommissionguidanceon public
benefitwhenmakingdecisions.Tofacilitateeffectiveoperations,theChiefOfficerhasdelegated authority
fromtheTrusteesforoperationalmattersincludingfinance,employmentofstaff,recruitment of
volunteers and the provision of services.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Newtrusteesundergoanorientationprogramme,assetoutintheTrusteeInductionPolicy, which
includesmeetingtheChiefOfficerandanexistingTrusteetodiscusshowthecharityoperates its
day-to-dayactivities.LinkstorelevantguidelinespublishedbytheCharityCommission,copiesof Chief
OfficerReportstoTrusteemeetings,andcopiesofpreviousminutesofTrusteemeetingsare provided.
NewTrusteesvisittheRMCHsitetomeetstaff,othertrustees,volunteersandclientsto familiarise
themselveswiththoseinvolvedwiththecharity'swork.Trusteesarealsoencouragedtoattend relevant
training events.
Pay policy for key management personnel
Seniorstaffpaygradesarecomparedtootherlocalcharitystaffwithsimilarresponsibilities.Staff pay
increasesarebasedontheanticipatedgrantincomechargedforserviceincomeandtheprevious year's
overallfinancialposition.Anyagreedpercentageincreaseisawardedtoallstafffollowingthe annual
budgetmeeting,exceptwhenlegislation,suchastheminimumwageincrease,isimplementedand any
knock-on effect on differentials.
Related party relationships
There were no party related relationships.
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Financial risk management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy/plan which comprises:
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An annual rolling programme to review the risks the Charity may face
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The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan.
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the Charity should
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those risks materialise.
The key controls used by the Charity include:
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Formal agenda for the Trustee Meetings
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Detailed strategic planning, budgeting and management accounting
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Established organisational structure and lines of reporting
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Formal lines of reporting
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Clear authorisation and approval levels
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Register of risks
OneofthekeyelementsinthemanagementoffinancialriskistheestablishmentofaReserves Policy
and a regular review process to ensure adequate long-term assurance of operational services.
Plans for future periods
The coming year
In2022/23weplantocontinuetoprovideallofourcoreservices;withaparticularfocuson recovering
thedaysupportservice,whichsupportsourmostvulnerableserviceusers,whohavebeenthe most
affected by COVID.
Trustee priorities for the Charity continue to be:
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Improving Health & Wellbeing through the implementation of the KCC contract in partnership with
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Social Enterprise Kent
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Preventing Loneliness and Isolation
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Providing practical help at home
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Informing and empowering older people
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Improving infrastructure and support for volunteers
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Change of name and rebrand of charity
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Improving our efficiency and fiscal sustainability
Strategic Priorities to 2025
The longer-term priorities for RMCH are:
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Developing our service offer to ensure there is a wide range of community activities available for older
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people across the Romney Marsh area
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Continuing our day service, aimed at the more vulnerable older people, helping them to feel less
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isolated
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Carrying out work to maximise and extend our current facilities, so that we can grow our range of
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onsite services
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Developing our accounting and back-office systems, including the implementation of a new CRM
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database to streamline our admin processes
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Implementing a range of changes to ensure RMCH is operating in an environmentally friendly manner
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Implementing a new fundraising strategy that will generate more unrestricted income for the charity
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through a portfolio of charity shops and a new individual giving programme, assuring our longer-term sustainability
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Developing existing and new partnerships with other charitable organisations to deliver a greater range
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of services and reduce duplication
-BecomingidentifiedastheauthoritativevoiceforthecareneedsofolderpeopleintheRomney Marsh
area.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
04396846 (England and Wales)
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Registered Charity number
1093388
Registered office
Sunflower House
Rolfe Lane
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8JR
Trustees
R F Constable
Ms K A Leader (resigned 18/11/2021)
Ms V I Loseby (resigned 18/11/2021)
Cllr Mrs C J Waters
Cllr Mrs C Metcalfe
Mrs S M Thomas (resigned 24/10/2022)
Ms V A Butt
P McNamee (resigned 24/10/2022)
Ms K Smith (resigned 24/10/2022)
Ms L N Kember (resigned 18/8/2021)
Ms W P Richley (appointed 23/4/2021)
N J Mcclure (appointed 1/5/2022)
Independent Examiner
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
82 High Street
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6JG
Bankers
National Westminster Bank Plc
High Street
Ashford Kent
TN24 8SH
ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompanies Act
2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 15 December 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
N J Mcclure - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
Independentexaminer'sreporttothetrusteesofRomneyMarshCommunityHub ('the
Company')
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31 March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16 of
the2006Actandareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationof your
charity'saccountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').In carrying
outmyexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunder Section
145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbeamemberofalisted body.
IcanconfirmthatIamqualifiedtoundertaketheexaminationbecauseIamaregisteredmember of
ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentionin connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
Samantha Whiting FCA
ICAEW
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
82 High Street
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6JG
15 December 2022
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Grants and donations
2
Charitable activities
Day Centre
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
6
Day Centre
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
17
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
48,823
223,872
880
659
274,234
353,426
(79,192)
1,595
(77,597)
1,042,325
964,728 |
Restricted
funds
£
277,570
-
-
-
277,570
239,844
37,726
(1,595)
36,131
13,691
49,822 |
2022
Total
funds
£
326,393
223,872
880
659
551,804
593,270
(41,466)
-
(41,466)
1,056,016
1,014,550 |
2021
Total
funds
£
590,525
167,706
900
738 |
|
|
|
|
759,869 |
|
|
|
|
543,263 |
|
|
|
|
216,606
- |
|
|
|
|
216,606
839,410 |
|
|
|
|
1,056,016 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04396846)
BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted
funds
£
711,128
27,944
255,107
283,051
(29,452)
253,599
964,727
964,727 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
49,823
49,823
-
49,823
49,823
49,823 |
2022
Total
funds
£
711,128
27,944
304,930
332,874
(29,452)
303,422
1,014,550
1,014,550
964,727
49,823
1,014,550 |
2021
Total
funds
£
711,207
23,089
371,822
394,911
(50,102)
344,809
1,056,016
1,056,016
1,042,325
13,691
1,056,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct 2006
for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
15 December 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
N J Mcclure - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash
equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the reporting period |
2022
£
(46,082)
(46,082)
(21,469)
-
659
(20,810)
(66,892)
371,822
304,930 |
2021
£
267,609
267,609
(41,090)
2,050
738
(38,302)
229,307
142,515
371,822 |
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per
the Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Interest received
Increase in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations |
2022
£
(41,466)
21,549
-
(659)
(4,855)
(20,651)
(46,082) |
2021
£
216,606
20,334
13,679
(738)
(774)
18,502
267,609 |
|
|
|
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Total |
At 1/4/21
£
371,822
371,822
371,822 |
Cash flow
At 31/3/22
£
£
(66,892)
304,930
(66,892)
304,930
(66,892)
304,930 |
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reporting
byCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheir accounts
inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlement to
thefunds,itisprobablethattheincomewillbereceivedandtheamountcanbemeasured reliably.
Anyincomingresourcesreceivedinanaccountingperiodthatrelateexclusivelytofutureyears are
deferred on the balance sheet.
Grantsthatdonotspecifyanyfutureperformance-relatedconditionsarerecordedwhenthe grant
proceedsarereceivedorreceivable.Anygrantthatimposesspecifiedfuture performance-related
conditionsisrecognisedonlywhentheperformance-relatedconditionsaremet.Grants received
before the revenue recognition criteria are satisfied are recognised as a liability.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefits will
berequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably. Expenditure
isaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregate all
costrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadings they
have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedas a
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetover its
estimated useful life.
Freehold property |
- 1% on cost |
Equipment |
- 15% on reducing balance |
Fixtures and fittings |
- 25% on reducing balance |
Minibuses |
- 25% on reducing balance |
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitieson a
straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayable to
thecharitablecompany'spensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivities in
the period to which they relate.
Debtors
Tradeandotherdebtorsarerecognisedatthesettlementamountdueafteranydiscount offered.
Prepaymentsarevaluedattheamountprepaidattheyearendaftertakingaccountof any
discount due.
Creditors and provisions
Creditorsandprovisionsarerecognisedwherethecharityhasapresentobligationresultingfrom a
pasteventthatwillprobablyresultinthetransferoffundstoathirdpartyandtheamountdue to
settletheobligationcanbemeasuredorestimatedreliably.Creditorsandprovisionsare normally
recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.
2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS
Donations
Gift aid
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest |
2022
£
20,165
647
305,581
326,393
2022
£
305,581
2022
£
880
2022
£
659 |
2021
£
24,530
-
565,995 |
2021
£
24,530
-
565,995 |
|
|
590,525 |
|
|
|
2021
£
565,995 |
|
|
|
|
2021
£
900 |
|
|
|
2021
£
738 |
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
2022 |
2021 |
|
|
Activity |
|
£ |
£ |
|
Charitable activities |
Day Centre |
|
223,872 |
167,706 |
6. |
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant |
|
|
|
|
|
funding of |
|
|
|
|
|
activities |
Support |
|
|
|
Direct |
(see note |
costs (see |
|
|
|
Costs |
7) |
note 8) |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Day Centre |
102,498 |
2,500 |
488,272 |
593,270 |
7. |
GRANTS PAYABLE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 |
2021 |
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Day Centre |
|
|
2,500 |
71,612 |
8. |
SUPPORT COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Governance |
|
|
|
Management |
Finance |
costs |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Day Centre |
466,615 |
3,360 |
18,297 |
488,272 |
9. |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income/(expenditure) is |
stated after charging/(crediting): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 |
2021 |
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Depreciation - owned assets |
|
|
21,548 |
20,334 |
|
Other operating leases |
|
|
14,529 |
286 |
|
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets |
|
|
- |
13,679 |
|
Independent examination and accounts |
|
|
1,800 |
1,560 |
10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2022nor for
the year ended 31 March 2021.
Trustees' expenses
Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31March2022norfortheyear ended
31 March 2021.
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
11. STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs |
2022
£
327,558
14,859
4,788
347,205 |
2021
£
258,475
9,446
3,917 |
|
|
271,838 |
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
|
2022 |
2021 |
Day Centre |
28 |
23 |
Therearenoemployeeswhoreceivedtotalemployeebenefits(excludingemployerpension costs)
of more than £60,000.
12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Grants and donations
Charitable activities
Day Centre
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Day Centre
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
As previously reported
Prior year adjustment
As restated
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
580,110
167,706
900
738
749,454
526,130
223,324
4,381
227,705
798,727
15,893
814,620
1,042,325 |
Restricted
funds
£
10,415
-
-
-
10,415
17,133
(6,718)
(4,381)
(11,099)
24,790
-
24,790
13,691 |
Total
funds
£
590,525
167,706
900
738 |
|
|
|
759,869 |
|
|
|
543,263 |
|
|
|
216,606
- |
|
|
|
216,606
823,517
15,893 |
|
|
|
839,410 |
|
|
|
1,056,016 |
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold
and
property
Equipment
fittings
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2021
803,372
26,893
33,644
Additions
-
13,493
7,976
At 31 March 2022
803,372
40,386
41,620
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
139,302
7,128
18,598
Charge for year
7,722
4,989
5,756
At 31 March 2022
147,024
12,117
24,354
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
656,348
28,269
17,266
At 31 March 2021
664,070
19,765
15,046
14.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Accrued expenses
16.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due a
Within one year
Between one and five years |
Minibuses
£
34,750
-
34,750
22,424
3,081
25,505
9,245
12,326
2022
£
12,742
80
15,122
27,944
2022
£
15,802
5,095
1,245
-
7,310
29,452
s follows:
2022
£
13,750
16,042
29,792 |
Totals
£
898,659
21,469 |
Totals
£
898,659
21,469 |
|
|
920,128 |
|
|
|
187,452
21,548 |
|
|
|
209,000 |
|
|
|
711,128 |
|
|
|
711,207 |
|
|
|
|
2021
£
12,233
410
10,446 |
|
|
|
23,089 |
|
|
|
2021
£
15,812
3,092
1,335
26,569
3,294 |
|
|
|
50,102 |
|
|
|
2021
£
-
- |
|
|
|
- |
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
|
|
|
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Fixed assets
Restricted funds
Transport Costs
Rebranding
Property update
CEO Support
Wellbeing Contract
Hub
Assets
Admin
Volunteer
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/4/21
£
331,119
711,206
1,042,325
250
8,761
4,680
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,691
1,056,016 |
Net
Transfers
movement
between
in funds
funds
£
£
(57,644)
(19,876)
(21,549)
21,471
(79,193)
1,595
-
-
(10,095)
1,334
(4,752)
72
13,125
-
3,001
(3,001)
770
-
1,808
-
14,000
-
19,870
-
37,727
(1,595)
(41,466)
- |
At
31/3/22
£
253,599
711,128 |
|
|
|
964,727
250
-
-
13,125
-
770
1,808
14,000
19,870 |
|
|
|
49,823 |
|
|
|
1,014,550 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Fixed assets
Restricted funds
Rebranding
Property update
CEO Support
Wellbeing Contract
NHS
CMS
Advocacy
Hub
Assets
Infection Control
Admin
Volunteer
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
274,234
-
274,234
1
-
15,000
132,000
4,700
5,000
13,376
6,270
18,633
8,640
31,200
42,750
277,570
551,804 |
Resources
expended
£
(331,878)
(21,549)
(353,427)
(10,096)
(4,752)
(1,875)
(128,999)
(4,700)
(5,000)
(13,376)
(5,500)
(16,825)
(8,640)
(17,200)
(22,880)
(239,843)
(593,270) |
Movement
in funds
£
(57,644)
(21,549)
(79,193)
(10,095)
(4,752)
13,125
3,001
-
-
-
770
1,808
-
14,000
19,870
37,727
(41,466) |
|
|
|
|
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Fixed assets
Restricted funds
The Romney Marsh
Community Support
Hub
Transport Costs
Rebranding
Chairs and kitchen
equipment
Copier
Freezer and till
KCC Sports
Property update
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/4/20
£
108,440
690,287
798,727
10,000
-
10,000
3,794
750
246
-
-
24,790
823,517 |
Prior
year
adjustment
£
-
15,893
15,893
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,893 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
257,337
(34,013)
223,324
(10,000)
250
(1,239)
-
-
(246)
(163)
4,680
(6,718)
216,606 |
Transfers
between
At
funds
31/3/21
£
£
(34,658)
331,119
39,039
711,206
4,381
1,042,325
-
-
-
250
-
8,761
(3,794)
-
(750)
-
-
-
163
-
-
4,680
(4,381)
13,691
-
1,056,016 |
At
31/3/21
£
331,119
711,206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Fixed assets
Restricted funds
The Romney Marsh Community
Support Hub
Transport Costs
Rebranding
Freezer and till
KCC Sports
Property update
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
749,454
-
749,454
-
1,000
-
-
4,735
4,680
10,415
759,869 |
Resources
expended
£
(492,117)
(34,013)
(526,130)
(10,000)
(750)
(1,239)
(246)
(4,898)
-
(17,133)
(543,263) |
Movement
in funds
£
257,337
(34,013)
223,324
(10,000)
250
(1,239)
(246)
(163)
4,680
(6,718)
216,606 |
|
|
|
|
TheRomneyMarshCommunityHub-Wehavereceived£8,569fromKentCommunity Foundation,
£53,770fromFolkestone&HytheDistrictCounciland£500fromHelpingHandsto improve,
expandandrebuildtheservicessuppliedbytheCommunityHubduringthecontinuationof the
effects of the covid pandemic. £14,770 of these grants is for the period after 31st March 2022.
continued...
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ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY HUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Inadditiontotheabovewereceived£8,640fromKentCountyCounciltomanageand supply
testingservicesandotherprotectionitemsforallstaffandvolunteerswhoworkatorfor the
Community Hub to protect the health of those using the services. All this money has been spent.
Rebranding-InAugust2019wereceived£10,000fromtheNationalLotterytofacilitate a
fresheningoftheimageoftheDayCentreincludinglogosandsigns.Themoneywasdueto be
spentwithinayearandsomepreliminaryconsultationdidtakeplaceduringthatyear.The covid
19situationincreased,withtheNationalLottery'spermission,thetimeittooktocomplete this
rebranding but that task has now been completed and all the balance of funds spent this year.
Assets-£4,680fromKentCommunityFoundationforabathroomconversion.£250forperspex to
beinstalledintheminibusfromCllrRolfe.£11,377fromMagnoxforserverequipment.Tony Hill
£3,000,CllrHills£500andCllrRolfe£448forthepurchaseofanewdishwasher.Cole Charitable
Trust£1,500forchairs.£1,808fromFolkestone&HytheDistrictCouncilforthepurchaseof a
fridge.Allthesefundswerespentduringtheyearexcepttheperspex£250andfridge £1,808
donations.
CommunityMealsServices-ThePhilipFoundationkindlygave£5,000tosupporttheprovision of
community meals from The Hub during the year.
CEOSupport-ColyerFergusongenerouslygavea£15,000granttowardsthesalaryoftheCEO for
a year. £13,125 of this grant s for the period after 31st March 2022.
VolunteerManagementandVolunteers-TheEdwardGoslingFoundation£5,000,Southern Water
£8,000andLittleCheyneWindfarm£5,000gavefundstowardsthesalarycostsofour volunteer
manager.AgeUKHythe&Lymnige£10,750,PargiterTrust£4,000andNationalLottery £10,000
towardssupporting,trainingandlookingafterourvolunteersincludinggettingaccreditationfor the
methodsweuse.Includedinthisfundingis£19,869whichisfortheperiodbeyond31st March
2022.
18. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Thecharityreceivedgrantstotally£160,000towardstheconstructionoftheDayCentrefrom Kent
CountyCouncilandFolkestoneandHytheCouncil(formerlyShepwayDistrictCouncil)in 1994/95.
Intheunlikelyeventthatthepropertyceasestobeadaycarecentreorthefreeholdissold with
noreplacementfacilitybeingacquired,theaforementionedgrantswillbecome immediately
refundable in full.
19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2022.
20. COMPANY GUARANTORS
The extent of each guarantee is limited to £1. The company guarantors are the serving trustees.
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