St Matthew’s Community Halls Highfield Road Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 5HZ Telephone 01229 871234 Email: stmatthews_halls@btconnect.com Web: www.stmatthewscommunityhalls.org.uk Registered Charity: 1094096
Annual Report for 2024
New Trustees:
Stuart Byatt from Cumbria Lau Gar
Derek Bradley Treasurer
Maintenance:
We had a builder do some work on the roof above the toilets in the upper hall. Another builder has replaced the lintel at the top of the stairs to the upper hall. However the builder was a bit selective as to which he did. He replaced one on the inside of the upper hall door, that wasn’t on the building surveyors report, but left the one on the outside with the crack in it. The same builder repaired the floor in the entrance to the lower hall and repaired the brickwork that was cracked. We also think this builder was quite expensive, and would be reluctant to use him again. Another builder has carried out repairs in the gents toilet, replaced the lintel on the outside of the upper hall door that was cracked and rendered the wall by the entrance in the car park. Although the rates for this builder seemed reasonable, quotes they provided for other work seemed significantly higher so we have decided not to continue with them. We still have some repairs to the upper hall roof to do, as well as the lintel in the lower hall. We also need to resurface the entrance to the lower hall.
We have a quote for £1900 from Castle Alarms for replacing components for the fire alarm that are out of date and a quote for £900 for emergency lights that need replacing. Judy contacted an electrician to do the lights & he said he was busy but would look at doing the work soon.
We have now received the Trust Lease for the church with 125 year lease. The Diocese informs us the lease for the Halls expired in 2019. Colin has asked them to give us a new lease to match that of the Church with 125 years.
St Matthews Community Hall
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of St Matthews Community Hall
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on page 2.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation form you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In Connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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To prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and to comply with
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the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met, or
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To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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L Allonby
Mazuma
74 Duke Street Barrow in Furness Cumbria LA14 1RX
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT St Matthews Community Hall For The Period Ending: 31/12/2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipts: | £ £ |
£ £ |
| Hire of Halls | 61530.52 | 38014.94 |
| Bank Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Income | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 61530.52 | 38014.94 | |
| Less Payments: | ||
| Wages | 11150.74 | 11315.89 |
| Stipend | 3000.00 | 3250.00 |
| 14150.74 | 14565.89 | |
| Overheads: | ||
| Warmspot | 0.00 | 507.07 |
| Office Expenses | 1273.50 | 4423.23 |
| Accountancy Fees | 513.00 | 525.60 |
| Telephone | 2389.27 | 2106.62 |
| Refund | 15.00 | 0.00 |
| Business Insurance | 2799.28 | 2696.11 |
| Bank Fees | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rates | 50.00 | 245.43 |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 21853.34 | 15434.85 |
| Water Rates | 221.83 | 208.01 |
| Sundries | 2.60 | 5.00 |
| Heat & Power | 13549.68 | 14057.17 |
| Rent | 0.00 | 200.00 |
| 42667.50 | 40409.09 | |
| Net profit | 4712.28 | -16960.04 |
| Statement of assets at 31st December 2024 | ||
| Cash Funds | ||
| Bank Current Account at 31st December 2024 | 18901.79 | 14112.33 |
| Bank Deposit Account at 31st December 2024 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Cash at 31st December 2024 | 191.50 | 18.68 |
| 19093.91 | 14131.63 | |
| Accumulated Fund | ||
| Opening Fund Assets: | 14131.63 | 31091.67 |
| Unpresented Cheques | 250.00 | 0.00 |
| Net profit for the year | 4712.28 | -16960.04 |
| Fund Assets for 31st December 2024 | 19093.91 | 14131.63 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 |
St Matthews Community Hall
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of St Matthews Community Hall
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on page 2.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation form you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In Connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
-
To prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and to comply with
-
the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met, or
-
To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
………………………………………………..
L Allonby
Mazuma
74 Duke Street Barrow in Furness Cumbria LA14 1RX
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT St Matthews Community Hall For The Period Ending: 31/12/2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipts: | £ £ |
£ £ |
| Hire of Halls | 61530.52 | 38014.94 |
| Bank Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Income | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 61530.52 | 38014.94 | |
| Less Payments: | ||
| Wages | 11150.74 | 11315.89 |
| Stipend | 3000.00 | 3250.00 |
| 14150.74 | 14565.89 | |
| Overheads: | ||
| Warmspot | 0.00 | 507.07 |
| Office Expenses | 1273.50 | 4423.23 |
| Accountancy Fees | 513.00 | 525.60 |
| Telephone | 2389.27 | 2106.62 |
| Refund | 15.00 | 0.00 |
| Business Insurance | 2799.28 | 2696.11 |
| Bank Fees | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rates | 50.00 | 245.43 |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 21853.34 | 15434.85 |
| Water Rates | 221.83 | 208.01 |
| Sundries | 2.60 | 5.00 |
| Heat & Power | 13549.68 | 14057.17 |
| Rent | 0.00 | 200.00 |
| 42667.50 | 40409.09 | |
| Net profit | 4712.28 | -16960.04 |
| Statement of assets at 31st December 2024 | ||
| Cash Funds | ||
| Bank Current Account at 31st December 2024 | 18901.79 | 14112.33 |
| Bank Deposit Account at 31st December 2024 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Cash at 31st December 2024 | 191.50 | 18.68 |
| 19093.91 | 14131.63 | |
| Accumulated Fund | ||
| Opening Fund Assets: | 14131.63 | 31091.67 |
| Unpresented Cheques | 250.00 | 0.00 |
| Net profit for the year | 4712.28 | -16960.04 |
| Fund Assets for 31st December 2024 | 19093.91 | 14131.63 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 |