REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05608695 (England and Walesl
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1112783
Report of the Trustees
and
REVISED
Unaudlted Financial Statements for the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
For
Burnley Play Association
M B Procter (Bookkeeper)
40 Springfield Bank
Burnley
BBII 3AU

Burnley Play Association
Contents of the Flnancial Statements
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Statement of Trustees, Responslbilities
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial St3tements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Burnley Play Association
Reference and Administrative Details
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
TRUSTEES
Chairperson
MrT Harrison
Trustees
Mrs B Foster
Mrc Pate
Mr5 A Pate
Mi55 R Davison
Mr5 AJ Thornton
COMPANY SECR ￿ARy
Mrs AJ Thornton
REGISTERED OFFICE
Vanguard Community Centre
65 Bevington Close
BURNLEY
Lancashire
BBII 4SD
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER
05608695 IEn8land and Wales}
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1112783
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
M B Procter (Bookkeeper)
40 Springfield Bank
BURNLEY
BBII 3AU
BANKERS
Virgin Money
25 Manchester Road
BURNLEY
BBII 2AZ

Bumley Play A550ciation
Reportof the Trustees
Forthe period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
The Trustees who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present
their report with the ftnancial statements of the charity for the period 01 April 2021 to 31 M3rch 2022. The
Trustees have adopted the provisions ofAccounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard
forsmaller Entitie5 (The FRSSEI effective 01 January 2015.
OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES
Objective5 and Aim5
The object of the charity is the facilitation of recreation and other leisure activitie5 for children* young people
3nd adults including those with special needs. especially frorn the deprived areas of Burnley. The Trustees aim
to proviLle the staff and facilities to enable the object5 of the charity to be attained.
Public benefit
TheTrustees confirm that we have pèid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit
reporting in deciding what activities the charity should Undertake.
The remainder of thi5 Annual Report explains the Charitys work during the year and how it has been cèrried
out for the public benetit.

Burnley Play Association
Report of the Trustees
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
The ongoing economical affec15 01 previous years restrictions have impacted on Bumley Play
Association, as they have on many oiher charities and this past year has been no different for us.
Meeting the increasing costs of utiliues including Electricity Gas and service5 etc and the increased
Costs of staffing under the National Living Wage increases have made it more challenging for us
Ivithin tighier budgets. The ou(come being that we have had to increase some hire charges for centre
Use, reduce staffing in some areas, and rely much more on Voluntee￿ to help support the organisation
and its aim5. Overall, we have seen a reduction in people wishing to book our facilities. and ive are
very much in competition ivith oiher centres across Burnley iyho are offering groups and services like
ours.
As a charity, our key aim is to provide services lor children and especially those ivith special needs
and disabilities. Supporting families by providing activities, play groups and services at as low cost
as possible and providing these services free Df charge on occasion iyhere money is tight and
increased costs for fami]ies mighc PTeveni children from having equal access to play and learning
outside of school, and in parricularly supporting families at holiday times.
Food poverty is a key issue in Burnley, and we have always stood by our policy of providing food and
drinks at the point of acce55 as part of groups offer, Ivhether this be our Play & Stsy breakfasts, snacks
for Phabkids sessions OT providtng drinks to parents to welcome them in.
Our grani from the National Lottery Community Fund has been a lifeline in allowing us to provide
aciiviues for chil(Iren and families and they very much understand where the money comes from to
provide such a comprehensive service.
Families knoiv of our great reputation and seek us Out as a key pn)vider during holidays and knoiy
their children are safe with us and will enjoy a great experience.
Fundraising is difficult. but necessary, as each group of servA￿S users have differeni needs, and this
affects ivhai ive can bid for and often holy much we can get from the source of funds. Going forward,
we ivill need to continue seeking suilable fl￿ding streaD]s for groups to not only provide resources but
for the cost of putting these groups on.
As we go fonvard, we ivant to continue 10 offer well-beiJJg programs and we hope we have got things
right iyith our Keep Fit and Healthy lifestyle support.
The introduction of under 5$, Play and Stay groups in early 2022 had a Positive eflect. Demand for
childcare is increasin8 and there is a definiie need in ow local community. Our SEN provision is also
necessary, and we witl continue io provide SaLulllay Club. in an indusive way.
The issue of Mental Wellbeing and hoiv we offer support for individua15 is noiv more important than
ever and ive try our best to meei the needs of the comJnunity ivith a iyelcoming program through each
week.
Friendships and local support are a major PUTpose of why do what we do within our community,
and we are seeing increased demand at all levels, from residents droppin8 in for company and a chat
or for advice, to new participants accessin8 groups, au supponed through the valuable contribution of
our volunteers. which is priceless.
With Ihe retirement of our manager in 2024, and the handover of the running of the charity to Èrusiees
we need to acknowledge thai chere will be challenges ahead, as other seTvices CO￿pete for the same
business. Thistees need to consult with service users. and target pmvision to iyhere ir is needed most
to provide the best service in the months ahead.

Bumley Play Associatton
Report of the Trustees
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 Match 2024 continued.
We have an amazing group of pTrctitioners running session5 Ivith our fitness program and arts and
knitting groups noi forgetllng the contribution from our Voluntee￿ Waller who runs a walking group
and mans our office each morning and with Sharron who delivers our Luncheon Club and Breakfast
club sessions. Volunteers are important to us, and lye need to nurture and suppori them in return.
Private hire income supports us to provide facilities but has reduced and we need to further promote
these facilities for private hire to survive. Our facilities are good, and previous bookings suggest
there is a Positive future with this funding stream. There needs to be a clear focus as part of our
fundraising plan going fonyard. Links with the NHS, College and health and social care providers is a
key opportunity io develop additional income.
Volunteers have provided many hours of their own time Dver the Yea￿ and in monetary tern)s tbis is
an immense contribution. Although there is still tnuch to do, we believe that Burnley Play Association
and The Vanguard Centre has a POSLtive future, and iyith continued suppon Of the local community,
we believe that the long-terni piciure looks good as we move into the next year.
We recognize that going fonvard, costs will increase, and spending needs to be managed prudently, as
we also continue 10 itnprove facilities and provision based on demand. Means of bringing in
additional funding through grants and contracts ivill continue to be important in securing the long
future for the organization. This is the tnajor challenge going forward for the Trustees.
Finally, we should not forget the original charitsble aims of BPA as thi5 will help direct new
investment in our services going fornvard.
As chal￿erson, l offer this report to member5 and supporters, and look forward io your continued
supporL
Produced on Behalf of Trustees and Membets of Bumley Play Association.
Signed: Torn Harrison. chal￿erSon-ju￿e 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financlal position
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a surplu5 of £9,101 with a balance carried forward of £12,719 at
the yearend.
Principal funding sources
The charity airns to have three months running costs in resenres. This equate5 to approximately £11,031
{based on last yearfs expenditurel at the year end, reseNes were slightly more than thi5 target level.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity was incorporated on I" November 2CQ5 and is governed by its Memorandum andArhcles of that
date. Charity registration was obtained on 20 January 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The charitys work focuse5 on young people and the Trustees seek to ensure the need5 of this group are
appropriately reflected through the diversity of the board and its advi50r5. As i'iith other organisation5 of a
similar nature, the Trustees approach volunteers with the necessary skills on a personal level.
Inductlon and trainln8 of new trustees
The Trustee5 are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity having served the organisation in
various ways over many years. Their experience and the encouragement to attend practical training 5es5ions
help to maintain its skills base.
Risk management
The Trustees have introduced a risk management process to assess business risks and are implementing
systems to mitigate these risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedure5 or
authori5ation of all transactions and projetts to ensure conslstent quality of delivery for all operational aspects
of the charitable company. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff.
volunteers, client5 and visitor5 to the premises. All staff and volunteers are CRB checked and receive the
necessary ongoing training. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of
the Charity.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies. regime under the Companies Act2006
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on O l -OE -
and signed on its behalf by,.
Mr T Harrison - Trustee

Burnley Play Association
Statement of Trustee5' Responsibilities
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Bumley Play Association for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the linancial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UKGAAP
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and the application of
those resources, including the income and expenditure. of the tharitable company for that period. In preparing
these financial statements, the Trustees are required to
Select suitable accounting policie5 2nd apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the CharitySORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accurary at
any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial
Statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Bumley Play A550ciation
I report on the accounts for the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Respective re5ponslbllitles of Trustee5 and Examiner
The Charivs Trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period {under
Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 ex3mination it is my responsibility to:
Examine the account5 under5ection 145 of the 2011 Act
To follow procedures laid down in the General DirectTons given by the Charity Commi55ion (under
Section 14515)Ib} of the 2011 Actl: and
To state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basls of the independent examinerfs 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 compari50n ofthe
accounts presented with those record5. It also include5 consideration of any unusual item5 or disc105ures In the
account, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no oplnion is
given as to whether the accounts provide a "true and fair Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matters set
out in the statements below.
Independent examinews Statement
In conneciion with my examination, no matter has come to myattention:
11 Which gives me re3sonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
To keep accountins records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the method5 and
principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities presenting their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standards
for Smaller Entities (the FRSSE) {effective 01 January 2015)
Have not been met; or
2) To which, in my opinion, attention Should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe
accounts to be reached.
Signed
01 June 2024
M B Procter
40 Springfield Bank
Burnley
BBII 3AU

Burnley Play Association
Statement of Financial Activities
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Period End
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Legacies
Charitable attivitie5
24,185 66,508 13.495 38,350
Play activities
654
1.210 22.518
Other tradlng activities
Other income
129
933
1,244 14,878
Total
24.968 68,651 14,739 53.227
EXPENDITURE ON
CharlLible activltie5
16,910 49,813 40,424 44.126
NET INCOME/ IEXPENDITVRE)
8.058 18.838 (25.68519.101
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
9.099 27,937 2,252
Total funds carried forward
9,099 27,937 2,252 11.353
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Burnley Play Association
Balance 5heetat 31 March 2024
At
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
CURRENT AS5Ers
Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank
11,390 28,578 2,465 12,719
11341 1.516
428
Petty cash
11.256 30,094 2.893 12,719
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
6,030
NET CURRENT LSSErs
11,256 30,094 2,893 6.689
roTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
11,256 30.094 2.893 6,689
NET ASSETS
11,256 30.094 2.893 6,689
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
11.256 30,094 2.893 6,689
TOTAL FUNDS
11.256 30.094 2.893 6.689
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Burnley Play Association
Balance 5heet-continued
At 31 March 2024
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Seciion 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006 for
the period ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
period ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 ofthe Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
al Ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Secttons 386 and
387 of the Comp3nir*s Act and
bl Preparin8 financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affalr5 of the charitable
company as at the end of e3ch financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financlal year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companie5 Art 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as is applicable to the
charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ 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 leffective January 2015)
The linancial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
in its behalf by.-
and were 5iEned
Mr T Harrison- Trustee
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Burnley Play Association
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Bas15 of preparing the financial statements
The linancial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the
Charittes 50RP (FR55EI Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FRSSE (effective January 20151,
the Financial Reportrng Standard for Smaller Entities leffective January 2015) and the Cornpanles Aet
2006. The frn3nciBI statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Aciivities once the charity has entitlement to
the funds. it Is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
commltting the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basi5 6nd ha5 been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where c05ts cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have
been allocated to activitie5 on a basis con51Stent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from corporation Tax on its charitable artrvities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
Trustees.
Restritted 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 note5 to the financial
statements,
MEMBER5 LIABILITY
The Charity Is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently doe5 Ylot have share capital.
E3ch of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 lone pound) towards the
assets ol the Charity in the event of liquidation.
The members of the company are the Trustees.
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Burnley Play A550ciation[
Detailed Statement of Financial Acknvities
For the period 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Mar24 Mar23 Mar22
Donations/Grant5
38.350 13.495 66,508
Miscellaneous Income
Room Hire
933
728
1.210 783
Subscriptions
Luncheon Club and Other Activities
10,914
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
le55 EXPENDITURE
53,228 68651 24968
Charltable activities
Play activities
Training project5
Donatfons
1.394 11,482 4.770
241
381
25
Water rates
1.364 945
1.437
Elertricity
Gas
3,146 3,341 1,067
4.005
923
Travel
1,404 850
Printing
Telephone
Office Stationery
Office machine maintenance
Repalrs and renewa15
Cleaning
Miscellaneous expenses
Insurance
78
1.315 848
1,986
258
324
483
865
1.025
942
2.653 1.490
6,608 4.962 70
665
450
450
Remunerations
21.124 8.765 12,619
250
250
Audit and accountancy fees
Professional fees / licences / subs
Bank Charges
676
750
181
180
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
44.127 41,166 16.910
NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)
9,101 27,485 8,058
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