Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Association
Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Association were formed on November 21[st] , 2001, as an unincorporated association, and were registered as a charity, No 1100286 on 23[rd ] October 2003.
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The association adopted the community the Community Matters’ constitution and has the following objects.
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• To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Broadoak and Smallshaw in the metropolitan Borough of Tameside, without the distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
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To establish, or secure the establishment, of a community centre (herein after called ‘the centre) to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.
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To promote such other charitable purposes as from time to time be determined. The association shall be nonparty in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
The association is currently managed by an Executive Committee, made up of the following members, who are the trustees of the charity. Prior to the Annual General Meeting held 0N 28[th ] January 2025 all individual members and member organisations were invited to nominate trustees for the following year and the following members were elected: -
Chair ...................................................... Mike Glover Honorary Secretary ................................. Lindsey Purcell Honorary Treasurer ................................. Malcom Beck Committee Members… ......................... Cheryl Lee, Alan Whitehead
The association manages a building, leased from the local authority in September 2002, in which it provides a wide range of activities. During the year the association has continued to welcome several organisations to use its facilities for the benefit of the community it also has a number of sections including Young at Heart, Reading Club, Art Club, Junior Youth Club, Line Dancing, Junior chess club and Bowling Club.
The Chair thanked the staff and volunteers for their tremendous support during the past year. The work carried out supporting the community during this difficult time has been outstanding. The Chair also wanted to thank the volunteers who support the various groups at the centre. The Chair also advised that although the day to day finances were improving the cost of repairs following the 5 yearly electrical test were substantial and reduced what would have been a very positive surplus. The Chair welcomed the new trustees to the organisation.
The Honorary Officers wish to record they’re thanks to members, volunteers, and supporters of the association and especially to the staff who manage The Centre so efficiently whilst maintaining an atmosphere that is welcoming to the members of the association and its visitors.
Financial review
In accordance with SORP regulations the Executive Committee of the association has a Reserves Policy, that recognises that an Open and Honest Reporting of the level of reserves it holds, and its reasons for holding them will re-assure doners and the public generally, that it is acting responsibly. The Executive Committee recognises that it is under a general legal duty to apply income funds towards the objects within a reasonable time of receiving them and comply with the wishes or requirements of funders or donors and, unless they specify otherwise, treat funds received as restricted income. The association conforms with the regulations The Charities Act 1993 in managing its restricted funds and keeps records of any movements between funds.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which show a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those, the Trustees are required to:-
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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BROADOAK ANO SMALLSHAWI LOMMUNITr AQSOCIATION ccountsfor th*yr•ndIng 311031X¢28 RESTrICTED OTAL 023-2024 FUND8 RE Grants from fundersTM8C Councillor 58fi5 7315 SERVICE CHARG M HIRE, RE SECTIONS 36299.96 42275.S 13972 80 51 26800 30978 10460 REFUND 119£.',07 51) 365 30185 MEMBER HIP SHIN OM RE 295 100.5 curre 286. S5 7315 100394.08 1052 IRE HARITABL PENDITURE 391.08 INTERNAL UPENDITU E lor Grants 5656.12 TA GENEFUL UT 24051.04 7073.29 8932.52 2545.37 1418.08 5199.63 1548.26 3389,15 717.87 8762.94 NCE AND LIC NIT RE.E PAR AL 10 0.14 AR CONTRACTS 24.62 2165,.eé 9242.-13 501 99246.04 10
8ROxDOAK ANDSMALLSHAW COMMUNfi Y AS>OCiATION GENEPAL FUND RESTRICTE 2023-2W24 TOTPL BANK AND CASH WENCES TOTAL FUNDS VIR IN LL 1279.9 1347.( ats 4978.42 Th• finan•1 stst•montswér• approved by the Manag•rMnt Commltt•e an &*?_& SIGNEDBY On tehelf ofthe trusl8ts.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Raport to tho trustses On accounts for the y•ar •ndad 3isr 5 Charlty no (If anyl Iloozg6 S•t out on pages ILeL I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above Charity ('the Tw8t') for the year ended 311t March 2024 As the charity's trustees, you arè responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ount8 in accordance with tho requirement8 of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Act.). I report In respect of my examlnation of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed a51 the applicable Direction8 given by the Charity Commibslon under 8ectlon 145(6)(b) of the Act. R••pon8lbllltles and ba81• of r•port Indep•nd•nt •xamlnerf8 8tatoment I have completed my examination. I confirni that no materlal matters have come to my attentlon in connection with ttte examination which glves me raus8 to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth ¢tIon 130 of the Charities Act.. or the account8 dld not accord wlth the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requlrements nc8ming the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation8 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, vi8w which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinatlon. I have no concems and hav8 come acros8 no other matters In connection Wbth the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in thi$ r8port In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. SIgn. Dat•: Nama: Relevant proh•sional quallflution($) or body (If any>: Addrns•: IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of ¢oncEm (see CC32, Independent examination of Charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glv• h•re brlgf d•lalls of any Ilem• that th• oxaminer wl¥h•s to dl8clo8e. IER Oct 2018