Charity Trustees Report
Carleton Grange Trust [can you add registration number please Paul]
Carleton Road, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ
Trustees: George Ayre, Paul Marsden, David Osborne, Hannah Appleyard
Structure : Trustees as above which act as executive committee.
Trustees Recruitment :
Vacant Trustee positions are advertised for applications. Applicants are met and interviewed to assess suitability for the role to ensure breadth and range of skill set meeting needs of the Trust. The Trust seeks to appoint Trustees to ensure equality and diversity.
Objectives and Activities of Carleton Grange Trust
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To be a place for everyone
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Preserve local heritage
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Support the health and wellbeing of the community
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To be a hub for local creatives and artists
Carleton Grange Trust is committed to community and serving the residents of Pontefract and beyond. It is a place for everyone. As stated, the Trust is for everyone and as such as Trustees have sought funding to install a lift to improve the accessibility of the building allowing all visitors to access all levels.
The Trust is housed in the former home of the Tew family and it provides unique heritage assets reflecting the Masonic background to the family. The Trust seeks to restore and preserve the architectural heritage of the building for current and future generations. We have engaged with the Heritage Development Manager at Wakefield Council to advise on how to sympathetically restore parts of the property which have been modified over time.
Situated over three floors, the Trust is working towards the following:
Ground Floor: build on the successful social events space. The Large Ballroom has a rare sprung dancefloor which is used regularly by three different community based dance groups. It is also regularly used focommunity-basedtions and other celebrations.
The bar: provide high quality service and products for local residents to enjoy.
First Floor: This is home to local snooker and photography groups including Yorkshire Photographic Union. The objective for this floor is that it will become a hub for local creatives and community groups. The ambition is for this to be delivered rent free in time.
Second Floor: the ambition here is to renovate the floor and for an educational establishment to take a lease.
The Trust seeks to build on the current well-being offer (yoga classes) to include a running club and a ‘Couch to 5K’ route. 2026 will see the first yoga and well-being retreat on site.
Finally, currently we are establishing a series of cultural events which draws upon local creatives as well as those from further afar to provide high quality cultural activities not seen in the vicinity.
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05200812 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1111983
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants
36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 to 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 to 15 |
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
05200812 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1111983
Registered Office
Carleton Grange Carleton Road Carleton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3RJ
Trustees
JR Connor M Braddish Ms M A Atkinson OJ Wadsworth (Resigned 19 February 2024) GM Walsh (Resigned 19 February 2024) M Wilstrop AP Walsh KG Hand D Osborne (Appointed 20 February 2024)
Company Secretary
D F Carlyle
Independent Examiner
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants 36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Annually, the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer are nominated at the AGM. In addition, Sections of the Association are allowed representation by two trustees (not always taken up) and other Members may be coopted as Trustees.
Organisational structure
The Executive, consisting of a small group of trustees meet at least every month and the full council of trustees meet bi-monthly. Day to day management of the Association and Community Centre lies with the Executive Group.
Risk management
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that the controls in place and reserves at the current level minimise significant financial risk to the Association. A major concern of the Trustees is the ageing membership and the lack of volunteers coming forward to assist in the management of the Association.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Charity's principle activity continues to be that of promoting the well-being of the community by the advancement of education and other purposes beneficial to the community as a whole, so far as they are not in fact for the furtherance of business or professional interests, and to provide amenities for meeting. To associate the local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to further health and to foster a community spirit for the acheivement of these and such other purposes as may be deemed to be charitable. To establish and maintain and manage the Community Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent members in furtherance of the above objects or others as may be determined by the Association. The Association shall be non-party political and non-sectarian.
Significant activities
No significant activity to report. Day to day activities have continued as normal
Buildings
The Trustees have been able to carry out all necessary improvements and renovations during the year.
Association Management
The Executive struggles at times to cover all aspects of the Association Management that it would wish, due to lack of volunteers to assist. Membership fees were increased, almost all section levies and room hire rates have been held at the same level as last year. The trustees are concerned by the increased costs of lighting and heating and are considering appropriate action.
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review for the year
The statement of Financial Activities shows net decrease of resources of £4,161 (£27,964 Decrease), and reserves stand at £144,523 (£148,684).
During the year cash balances decreased by £2,988 (Decrease £17,220)
Investments
The Aberdeen Investment policies market value increased by £722 during the year. (Decrease £858)
Reserves Policy
The present level of reserves is adequate to support the continuation of the Centre for the next twelve months, and the trustees consider the financial position of the charity to be adequate.
Investment Policy and Objectives
Under the memorandum and articles of association, the Charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit. The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and have found that a combination of specialised unit trusts, and cash deposits meets their requirements to generate both income and capital growth. The trustees consider the return on investments in the year, to be satisfactory.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE CHARITY
Details of movement are set up in note 10 to the accounts. Centre buildings used by the Charity, with the exception of improvements, are not valued in the accounts.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
……………………………….
Chairman
Date:……………………………
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025 set out on pages five to thirteen.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 43 of the 1993 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 explanations from 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) 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 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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- to prepare accounts which accord with the acconting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants 36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
Date:………………………………
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 |
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| 31.1.25 | 31.1.24 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||||
| funds | funds | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | |||||
| Voluntary income | 2 | 457 | 3,298 | ||
| Trading operations | 3 | 175,157 | 158,869 | ||
| Investment income | 4 | 2,305 | 1,981 | ||
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | |||||
| Subscriptions | 5 | 15,655 | 15,304 | ||
| Total incoming resources | 193,574 | 179,452 | |||
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Costs of generating funds | |||||
| Costs of trading operations | 6 | 158,201 | 161,776 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Costs of generating charitable income | 36,114 | 40,718 | |||
| Governance costs | 7 | 4,142 | 4,064 | ||
| Total resources expended | 198,457 | 206,558 | |||
| NET INCOMING/(EXPENDED) RESOURCES | - | 4,883 | - | 27,106 | |
| Other recognised gains/losses | |||||
| Gains/losses on investment assets | 11 | 722 | - | 858 | |
| Net movement in funds | - | 4,161 | - | 27,964 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 148,684 | 176,648 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 144,523 | 148,684 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2025
| BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2025 |
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| 31.1.25 | 31.1.24 | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 9,978 | 14,456 |
| Investments | 11 | 23,706 | 22,984 |
| 33,684 | 37,440 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Stocks | 12 | 6,091 | 5,050 |
| Debtors | 13 | 3,326 | 3,024 |
| Cash in hand | 116,736 | 119,724 | |
| 126,153 | 127,798 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 14 | 15,314 | 16,554 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 110,839 | 111,244 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 144,523 | 148,684 | |
| NET ASSETS | 144,523 | 148,684 | |
| FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 15 | 144,523 | 148,684 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 144,523 | 148,684 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued…
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED AT 31 JANUARY 2025
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2025.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 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.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …………………………………. and were signed on its behalf by:
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Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accouting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its useful life.
Improvements to property 5% on cost Fixtures and fittings 20% reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2.
VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Members Donations Gift aid Covid 19 - Grants |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 50 2,820 - 120 407 358 - - 457 3,298 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
3. TRADING OPERATIONS
| Grange Club operations Hall hire Grange nursery - rent Catering levy Beauty salon - rent Parking - rent 4 INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest Listed investments 5. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Grange Club Levy Members Subscriptions Snooker Levy Drama Levy Dance Levy Astronomy Levy Amateur radio Levy Camera Levy |
31.1.25 £ 139,123 17,420 9,383 4,676 3,955 600 175,157 31.1.25 £ 1,403 902 2,305 31.1.25 £ 4,800 3,490 1,630 1,800 2,070 585 840 440 15,655 |
31.1.24 £ 122,165 20,529 9,300 2,320 3,955 600 |
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| 158,869 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 1,019 962 |
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| 1,981 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 4,800 3,074 900 1,650 2,820 780 840 440 |
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| 15,304 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
6. COSTS OF TRADING OPERATIONS
| Rates & water Insurance Light & heat Council tax - steward & wife Sundries Grange Club - running costs Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Depreciation 7. GOVERNANCE COSTS Telephone Accountancy Post & Stationery Advertising Legal Expenses 8. NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net resources are stated after charging: Depreciation - owned assets |
31.1.25 £ 4,885 4,418 14,532 327 1,179 122,088 3,223 1,925 3,385 2,239 158,201 31.1.25 £ 2,154 1,713 231 44 - 4,142 31.1.25 £ 4,478 |
31.1.24 £ 3,980 4,710 17,202 318 1,128 121,057 2,516 4,773 3,623 2,469 |
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| 161,776 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 2,292 1,320 228 224 - |
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| 4,064 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 4,939 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There was no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Trustees' Expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Improvements to property £ COST At 1 February 2024 52,658 Additions - At 31 January 2025 52,658 DEPRECIATION At 1 February 2024 47,431 Charge for year 2,632 At 31 January 2025 50,063 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 2,595 At 31 January 2024 5,227 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS MARKET VALUE At 1 February 2024 Revaluations At 31 January 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 At 31 January 2024 There were no investment assets outside the UK. |
Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ 43,648 96,306 43,648 96,306 34,419 81,850 1,846 4,478 36,265 86,328 7,383 9,978 9,229 14,456 Listed Investments £ 22,984 722 23,706 23,706 22,984 |
Totals £ 96,306 |
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| 96,306 | ||
| 81,850 4,478 |
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| 86,328 | ||
| 9,978 | ||
| 14,456 | ||
| 23,706 | ||
| 23,706 | ||
| 22,984 | ||
11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
12. STOCKS
| 31.1.25 £ Stocks 6,091 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 £ Other debtors 3,326 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 £ Trade creditors 4,837 Taxation and social security 3,118 Other creditors 7,359 15,314 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net Movement At 1.2.24 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 148,684 4,161 - TOTAL FUNDS 148,684 4,161 - Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Gains and resources expended losses £ £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 193,574 198,457 722 TOTAL FUNDS 193,574 198,457 722 |
31.1.24 £ 5,050 |
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| 31.1.24 £ 3,024 |
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| 31.1.24 £ 4,151 4,100 8,303 |
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| 16,554 | |
| At 31.1.25 £ 144,523 |
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| 144,523 | |
| Movement in funds £ 4,161 - |
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| 4,161 - |
16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year no trustee was remunerated for providing services (2024, NIL).
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
17. RUNNING COSTS
With the exception of the running costs for the Grange Club all other costs are allocated on a 50:50 basis between chartitable activities and commercial operations.
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Members Associated sections Gift aid Covid 19 - Grants Trading operations Grange Club operations Hall hire Grange nursery - rent Catering levy Beauty salon - rent Parking - rent Investment income Deposit account interest Listed investments Incoming resources from charitable activities Grange Club Members Snooker Drama Dance Astronomy Amateur radio Camera Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of trading operations Rates & water Insurance Carried forward |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 50 2,820 - 120 407 358 - - 457 3,298 139,123 122,165 17,420 20,529 9,383 9,300 4,676 2,320 3,955 3,955 600 600 175,157 158,869 1,403 1,019 902 962 2,305 1,981 4,800 4,800 3,490 3,074 1,630 900 1,800 1,650 2,070 2,820 585 780 840 840 440 440 15,655 15,304 193,574 179,452 4,885 3,980 4,418 4,710 9,303 8,690 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| Costs of trading operations Brought forward Light & heat Council tax - steward & wife Sundries Grange club - running costs Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Improvements to property Charitable activities Rates & water Insurance Light & heat Council tax Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Sundries Cleaning Improvements to property Governance costs Telephone Accountancy Stationery & Computer Advertising & Website Legal expenses Total resources expended Net Income/-deficiency/ Surplus |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 9,303 8,690 14,532 17,202 327 318 1,179 1,128 122,088 121,057 3,223 2,516 1,925 4,773 3,385 3,623 2,239 2,469 158,201 161,776 4,885 3,979 4,419 4,709 14,532 17,201 327 318 3,222 2,516 1,926 4,774 1,179 1,129 3,385 3,622 2,239 2,470 36,114 40,718 2,154 2,292 1,713 1,320 231 228 44 224 - - 4,142 4,064 198,457 206,558 4,883 - 27,106 - |
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05200812 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1111983
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants
36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 to 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 to 15 |
CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
05200812 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1111983
Registered Office
Carleton Grange Carleton Road Carleton Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3RJ
Trustees
JR Connor M Braddish Ms M A Atkinson OJ Wadsworth (Resigned 19 February 2024) GM Walsh (Resigned 19 February 2024) M Wilstrop AP Walsh KG Hand D Osborne (Appointed 20 February 2024)
Company Secretary
D F Carlyle
Independent Examiner
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants 36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Annually, the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer are nominated at the AGM. In addition, Sections of the Association are allowed representation by two trustees (not always taken up) and other Members may be coopted as Trustees.
Organisational structure
The Executive, consisting of a small group of trustees meet at least every month and the full council of trustees meet bi-monthly. Day to day management of the Association and Community Centre lies with the Executive Group.
Risk management
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that the controls in place and reserves at the current level minimise significant financial risk to the Association. A major concern of the Trustees is the ageing membership and the lack of volunteers coming forward to assist in the management of the Association.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Charity's principle activity continues to be that of promoting the well-being of the community by the advancement of education and other purposes beneficial to the community as a whole, so far as they are not in fact for the furtherance of business or professional interests, and to provide amenities for meeting. To associate the local authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to further health and to foster a community spirit for the acheivement of these and such other purposes as may be deemed to be charitable. To establish and maintain and manage the Community Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent members in furtherance of the above objects or others as may be determined by the Association. The Association shall be non-party political and non-sectarian.
Significant activities
No significant activity to report. Day to day activities have continued as normal
Buildings
The Trustees have been able to carry out all necessary improvements and renovations during the year.
Association Management
The Executive struggles at times to cover all aspects of the Association Management that it would wish, due to lack of volunteers to assist. Membership fees were increased, almost all section levies and room hire rates have been held at the same level as last year. The trustees are concerned by the increased costs of lighting and heating and are considering appropriate action.
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review for the year
The statement of Financial Activities shows net decrease of resources of £4,161 (£27,964 Decrease), and reserves stand at £144,523 (£148,684).
During the year cash balances decreased by £2,988 (Decrease £17,220)
Investments
The Aberdeen Investment policies market value increased by £722 during the year. (Decrease £858)
Reserves Policy
The present level of reserves is adequate to support the continuation of the Centre for the next twelve months, and the trustees consider the financial position of the charity to be adequate.
Investment Policy and Objectives
Under the memorandum and articles of association, the Charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit. The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and have found that a combination of specialised unit trusts, and cash deposits meets their requirements to generate both income and capital growth. The trustees consider the return on investments in the year, to be satisfactory.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE CHARITY
Details of movement are set up in note 10 to the accounts. Centre buildings used by the Charity, with the exception of improvements, are not valued in the accounts.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
……………………………….
Chairman
Date:……………………………
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025 set out on pages five to thirteen.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 43 of the 1993 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 explanations from 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) 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 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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- to prepare accounts which accord with the acconting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Lofthouse & Co (Pontefract) Limited Chartered Accountants 36 Ropergate Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LY
Date:………………………………
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025 |
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| 31.1.25 | 31.1.24 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||||
| funds | funds | ||||
| Notes | £ | £ | |||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | |||||
| Voluntary income | 2 | 457 | 3,298 | ||
| Trading operations | 3 | 175,157 | 158,869 | ||
| Investment income | 4 | 2,305 | 1,981 | ||
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | |||||
| Subscriptions | 5 | 15,655 | 15,304 | ||
| Total incoming resources | 193,574 | 179,452 | |||
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Costs of generating funds | |||||
| Costs of trading operations | 6 | 158,201 | 161,776 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Costs of generating charitable income | 36,114 | 40,718 | |||
| Governance costs | 7 | 4,142 | 4,064 | ||
| Total resources expended | 198,457 | 206,558 | |||
| NET INCOMING/(EXPENDED) RESOURCES | - | 4,883 | - | 27,106 | |
| Other recognised gains/losses | |||||
| Gains/losses on investment assets | 11 | 722 | - | 858 | |
| Net movement in funds | - | 4,161 | - | 27,964 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 148,684 | 176,648 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 144,523 | 148,684 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2025
| BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2025 |
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| 31.1.25 | 31.1.24 | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 9,978 | 14,456 |
| Investments | 11 | 23,706 | 22,984 |
| 33,684 | 37,440 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Stocks | 12 | 6,091 | 5,050 |
| Debtors | 13 | 3,326 | 3,024 |
| Cash in hand | 116,736 | 119,724 | |
| 126,153 | 127,798 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 14 | 15,314 | 16,554 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 110,839 | 111,244 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 144,523 | 148,684 | |
| NET ASSETS | 144,523 | 148,684 | |
| FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 15 | 144,523 | 148,684 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 144,523 | 148,684 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued…
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED AT 31 JANUARY 2025
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2025.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 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.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …………………………………. and were signed on its behalf by:
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Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accouting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its useful life.
Improvements to property 5% on cost Fixtures and fittings 20% reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2.
VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Members Donations Gift aid Covid 19 - Grants |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 50 2,820 - 120 407 358 - - 457 3,298 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
3. TRADING OPERATIONS
| Grange Club operations Hall hire Grange nursery - rent Catering levy Beauty salon - rent Parking - rent 4 INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest Listed investments 5. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Grange Club Levy Members Subscriptions Snooker Levy Drama Levy Dance Levy Astronomy Levy Amateur radio Levy Camera Levy |
31.1.25 £ 139,123 17,420 9,383 4,676 3,955 600 175,157 31.1.25 £ 1,403 902 2,305 31.1.25 £ 4,800 3,490 1,630 1,800 2,070 585 840 440 15,655 |
31.1.24 £ 122,165 20,529 9,300 2,320 3,955 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 158,869 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 1,019 962 |
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| 1,981 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 4,800 3,074 900 1,650 2,820 780 840 440 |
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| 15,304 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
6. COSTS OF TRADING OPERATIONS
| Rates & water Insurance Light & heat Council tax - steward & wife Sundries Grange Club - running costs Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Depreciation 7. GOVERNANCE COSTS Telephone Accountancy Post & Stationery Advertising Legal Expenses 8. NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net resources are stated after charging: Depreciation - owned assets |
31.1.25 £ 4,885 4,418 14,532 327 1,179 122,088 3,223 1,925 3,385 2,239 158,201 31.1.25 £ 2,154 1,713 231 44 - 4,142 31.1.25 £ 4,478 |
31.1.24 £ 3,980 4,710 17,202 318 1,128 121,057 2,516 4,773 3,623 2,469 |
|---|---|---|
| 161,776 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 2,292 1,320 228 224 - |
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| 4,064 | ||
| 31.1.24 £ 4,939 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There was no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.
Trustees' Expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Improvements to property £ COST At 1 February 2024 52,658 Additions - At 31 January 2025 52,658 DEPRECIATION At 1 February 2024 47,431 Charge for year 2,632 At 31 January 2025 50,063 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 2,595 At 31 January 2024 5,227 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS MARKET VALUE At 1 February 2024 Revaluations At 31 January 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 At 31 January 2024 There were no investment assets outside the UK. |
Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ 43,648 96,306 43,648 96,306 34,419 81,850 1,846 4,478 36,265 86,328 7,383 9,978 9,229 14,456 Listed Investments £ 22,984 722 23,706 23,706 22,984 |
Totals £ 96,306 |
|---|---|---|
| 96,306 | ||
| 81,850 4,478 |
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| 86,328 | ||
| 9,978 | ||
| 14,456 | ||
| 23,706 | ||
| 23,706 | ||
| 22,984 | ||
11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
12. STOCKS
| 31.1.25 £ Stocks 6,091 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 £ Other debtors 3,326 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 £ Trade creditors 4,837 Taxation and social security 3,118 Other creditors 7,359 15,314 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net Movement At 1.2.24 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 148,684 4,161 - TOTAL FUNDS 148,684 4,161 - Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Gains and resources expended losses £ £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 193,574 198,457 722 TOTAL FUNDS 193,574 198,457 722 |
31.1.24 £ 5,050 |
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| 31.1.24 £ 3,024 |
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| 31.1.24 £ 4,151 4,100 8,303 |
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| 16,554 | |
| At 31.1.25 £ 144,523 |
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| 144,523 | |
| Movement in funds £ 4,161 - |
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| 4,161 - |
16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year no trustee was remunerated for providing services (2024, NIL).
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
17. RUNNING COSTS
With the exception of the running costs for the Grange Club all other costs are allocated on a 50:50 basis between chartitable activities and commercial operations.
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Members Associated sections Gift aid Covid 19 - Grants Trading operations Grange Club operations Hall hire Grange nursery - rent Catering levy Beauty salon - rent Parking - rent Investment income Deposit account interest Listed investments Incoming resources from charitable activities Grange Club Members Snooker Drama Dance Astronomy Amateur radio Camera Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of trading operations Rates & water Insurance Carried forward |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 50 2,820 - 120 407 358 - - 457 3,298 139,123 122,165 17,420 20,529 9,383 9,300 4,676 2,320 3,955 3,955 600 600 175,157 158,869 1,403 1,019 902 962 2,305 1,981 4,800 4,800 3,490 3,074 1,630 900 1,800 1,650 2,070 2,820 585 780 840 840 440 440 15,655 15,304 193,574 179,452 4,885 3,980 4,418 4,710 9,303 8,690 |
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CARLETON (PONTEFRACT) COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
| Costs of trading operations Brought forward Light & heat Council tax - steward & wife Sundries Grange club - running costs Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Improvements to property Charitable activities Rates & water Insurance Light & heat Council tax Ground maintenance Repairs & maintenance Sundries Cleaning Improvements to property Governance costs Telephone Accountancy Stationery & Computer Advertising & Website Legal expenses Total resources expended Net Income/-deficiency/ Surplus |
31.1.25 31.1.24 £ £ 9,303 8,690 14,532 17,202 327 318 1,179 1,128 122,088 121,057 3,223 2,516 1,925 4,773 3,385 3,623 2,239 2,469 158,201 161,776 4,885 3,979 4,419 4,709 14,532 17,201 327 318 3,222 2,516 1,926 4,774 1,179 1,129 3,385 3,622 2,239 2,470 36,114 40,718 2,154 2,292 1,713 1,320 231 228 44 224 - - 4,142 4,064 198,457 206,558 4,883 - 27,106 - |
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