## ALINGTON HOUSE ## COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ## ANNUAL REPORT ## & ACCOUNTS 2023 ## **1.** Alington House Community Association 4 North Bailey ## Durham ## DH1 3ET 0191 3864088 info.alingtonhouse.org.uk www.alingtonhouse.org.uk Charity Number 1113430 Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5621637 2. ## Board of Trustees 2023 David Thurlwell (Chair) John Lowe Patty O’Boyle Alix Collingwood-Swinburne Michelle Lindsay-Baharie - Staf 2023 Alan Barnett – Co-ordinator Susan Girdlestone - Cleaner ## 3. ## - VOLUNTEERS 2023 Graham Thurlwell Adrian Thurlwell Kate Morphet Joe Hutchinson Dana Routledge Nathan Carr ## 4. ## Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of our Development Worker/Fundraiser Debra Barnett. Debra was a much valued staff member for 10 years and was loved by everyone who knew her. Debra was infectious with her enthusiasm and care for the people she worked with, often putting others first in her quest to offer the best of activities for members. She was an advocate for women’s work and that passion came through every day of her working life. Not only a fantastic development worker Debra had a flair for fundraising, writing numerous funding bids she raised thousands of pounds for Alington House, indeed we would not have survived without her dedication and utter determination to succeed. Unknown to some Debra was an excellent trainer, she devised a training programme for volunteers which was accredited by One Awards. Students enjoyed her way of teaching which was both inventive and fun. There is no doubt Debra was an exceptional worker and woman, we will really miss her and we offer our condolences to her family. Alan Barnett ## 5. ## **Board of Trustees Report to Members - 2024** ## **Chairman's Remarks** This report relates to the year ended December 31[st] . 2023. The start of 2023 was a most challenging period. Alan Barnett, our Centre Coordinator, was absent due to a sudden illness and our Development Officer, Debra Barnett, was also absent due to a long term illness. There were difficulties keeping Alington operational. As Chairman I stepped in, ably assisted by Kate Morphet who often stood in for Alan during annual leave. We developed hybrid working systems to enable Alington House to keep going - it wasn’t always an easy task. Sadly, during the first half of the year, we lost Debra. She had fought a long term illness with great bravery contributed positively to Alington until her final weeks. Our condolences to Alan, then as now, are most sincerely offered. On the positive side, our drama group, The Very Important Payers and exercise classes continued to flourish. Income continued to be more related to long term lettings, supporting many in the community facing personal challenges. A range of counselling services were available, and sessional room hire hosted training courses, theatre performances and some university meetings. Frequent requests for catering to support bookings created additional income Alan returned to work during the second quarter of 2023 and quickly settled back into his routine. His dedication and hard work are our greatest asset. It was my privilege to serve the association during 2023 and to continue into the present year. I am most grateful once again for the work of our volunteers and for the contribution made by our trustees. David Thurlwell - Chair to the Trustees. October 2024 ## **6.** ## **Centre Co-ordinators Report** Personally, 2023 was a traumatic year, with the passing of my wife Debra and myself going through a major operation, but as someone else said “Life goes On”, in terms of Alington House it certainly does. My sincere thanks to David Turlwell and Kate Morphet for keeping the centre running I know this was not an easy task but they handle things very well. We should never under estimate the work the Association carries out to create a building that addresses so many issue based organisations plus how we affect the lives of people who are disadvantaged in many ways, we are proud to a part of this vital work. Our drama group continue to work hard to produce and perform in front of an ever growing audience and we admire their enthusiasm and work ethic under the guidance of Michelle who always works hard with the group. Simon Charlton continues to put participants through their paces with the chair exercise classes and we thank Simon for his enthusiasm. Finally, my thanks to the Trustees for their support and empathy during this year. Alan Barnett October 2024 ## **Alington House Community Association (Co. No. 5621637) Statement of Financial Activities incorporating Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2023** |**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Notes**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2022 (£)**
**Income**
Canteen Takings
-
1,684
1,684
873
Decrease Doubtul Debt Allowance
_14_
-
-
-
101
Donatons and Fair Proft
_15_
-
1,903
1,903
2,450
Grants
53,642
-
53,642
31,177
Membership Dues
-
415
415
435
Room Hire (less discounts)
-
84,398
84,398
68,147
Miscellaneous Income
-
1,030
1,030
1,685
**Gross Income**
**53,642**
**89,429**
**143,071**
**104,868**
**Expenditure**
Admin
-
2,969
2,969
3,534
Building
-
19,572
19,572
22,524
Canteen Purchases
-
1,122
1,122
639
Depreciaton Expense
-
988
988
1,270
Grant-Funded Expenditure
40,383
-
40,383
32,510
Non-Capitalised Equipment
_16_
739
739
1,831
Staf
_17, 18, 19, 20_
-
53,411
53,411
45,379
Miscellaneous Expenses
-
2,250
2,250
5,748
**Total Expenses**
**40,383**
**81,052**
**121,435**
**113,435**
**Net Ordinary Income**
**13,259**
**8,377**
**21,636**
**(8,566)**
**Other Income**
Interest Income
-
194
194
22
**Net Other Income**
**-**
**194**
**194**
**22**
**Net Income**
**13,259**
**8,571**
**21,830**
**(8,544)**
Balance brought forward
17,579
202,000
219,579
228,124
Transfers between Funds
-
-
-
-
**Balance carried forward**
**30,838**
**210,571**
**241,409**
**219,579**
**Approved by the Trustees and signed by:**
**Date**
**David Thurlwell (Chair)**
**Date**|**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Notes**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2022 (£)**
**Income**
Canteen Takings
-
1,684
1,684
873
Decrease Doubtul Debt Allowance
_14_
-
-
-
101
Donatons and Fair Proft
_15_
-
1,903
1,903
2,450
Grants
53,642
-
53,642
31,177
Membership Dues
-
415
415
435
Room Hire (less discounts)
-
84,398
84,398
68,147
Miscellaneous Income
-
1,030
1,030
1,685
**Gross Income**
**53,642**
**89,429**
**143,071**
**104,868**
**Expenditure**
Admin
-
2,969
2,969
3,534
Building
-
19,572
19,572
22,524
Canteen Purchases
-
1,122
1,122
639
Depreciaton Expense
-
988
988
1,270
Grant-Funded Expenditure
40,383
-
40,383
32,510
Non-Capitalised Equipment
_16_
739
739
1,831
Staf
_17, 18, 19, 20_
-
53,411
53,411
45,379
Miscellaneous Expenses
-
2,250
2,250
5,748
**Total Expenses**
**40,383**
**81,052**
**121,435**
**113,435**
**Net Ordinary Income**
**13,259**
**8,377**
**21,636**
**(8,566)**
**Other Income**
Interest Income
-
194
194
22
**Net Other Income**
**-**
**194**
**194**
**22**
**Net Income**
**13,259**
**8,571**
**21,830**
**(8,544)**
Balance brought forward
17,579
202,000
219,579
228,124
Transfers between Funds
-
-
-
-
**Balance carried forward**
**30,838**
**210,571**
**241,409**
**219,579**
**Approved by the Trustees and signed by:**
**Date**
**David Thurlwell (Chair)**
**Date**|**Restricted Unrestricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Notes**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2023 (£)**
**2022 (£)**
**Income**
Canteen Takings
-
1,684
1,684
873
Decrease Doubtul Debt Allowance
_14_
-
-
-
101
Donatons and Fair Proft
_15_
-
1,903
1,903
2,450
Grants
53,642
-
53,642
31,177
Membership Dues
-
415
415
435
Room Hire (less discounts)
-
84,398
84,398
68,147
Miscellaneous Income
-
1,030
1,030
1,685
**Gross Income**
**53,642**
**89,429**
**143,071**
**104,868**
**Expenditure**
Admin
-
2,969
2,969
3,534
Building
-
19,572
19,572
22,524
Canteen Purchases
-
1,122
1,122
639
Depreciaton Expense
-
988
988
1,270
Grant-Funded Expenditure
40,383
-
40,383
32,510
Non-Capitalised Equipment
_16_
739
739
1,831
Staf
_17, 18, 19, 20_
-
53,411
53,411
45,379
Miscellaneous Expenses
-
2,250
2,250
5,748
**Total Expenses**
**40,383**
**81,052**
**121,435**
**113,435**
**Net Ordinary Income**
**13,259**
**8,377**
**21,636**
**(8,566)**
**Other Income**
Interest Income
-
194
194
22
**Net Other Income**
**-**
**194**
**194**
**22**
**Net Income**
**13,259**
**8,571**
**21,830**
**(8,544)**
Balance brought forward
17,579
202,000
219,579
228,124
Transfers between Funds
-
-
-
-
**Balance carried forward**
**30,838**
**210,571**
**241,409**
**219,579**
**Approved by the Trustees and signed by:**
**Date**
**David Thurlwell (Chair)**
**Date**| |---|---|---| ||**40,383**
**81,052**
**121,435**
**113,435**
**13,259**
**8,377**
**21,636**
**(8,566)**
-
194
194
22|| ||**-**
**194**
**194**
**22**
**13,259**
**8,571**
**21,830**
**(8,544)**
17,579
202,000
219,579
228,124
-
-
-
-|| ||**30,838**
**210,571**
**241,409**
**219,579**|| ||**Date**
**Date**|| **Patricia O’Boyle (Trustee)** ## **Alington House Community Association Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison** |**Alington House Community Association**
**Profit & Loss Prev Year Comparison**
**January through December 2022**
**Ordinary Income/Expense**
**Income**
**Canteen Takings**
**Canteen Takings**
**As Is**
**Decr'se Doubtful Debt Allowance**
**Donations & Fair Profit**
**Gifts and Donations Income**
**Grants**
**Grants**
**Misc**
**Hire of Equipment**
**Misc**
**Insurance Claim**
**Membership Dues**
**Membership Dues**
**Misc**
**Refunds Income**
**Room Hire (total)**
**Room Hire**
**Misc**
**Storage**
**Total Income**
**Gross Profit**
**Expense**
**Admin**
**Books and Publications**
**Misc**
**Boxercise**
**Canteen purchases**
**Canteen purchases**
**Admin**
**Card Fees**
**Misc**
**Chair Exercise**
**Building**
**Cleaning and Rubbish Disposal**
**Admin**
**Companies House fees**
**As is**
**Depreciation Expense**
**Misc**
**Drama Group**
**Admin**
**Dues and Subscriptions**
**Non-Capitalised Equipment**
**Expensed Equipment**
**Building**
**Garden Expenses**
**Misc**
**Gifts and Donations Expense**
**Is total**
**Grant-Funded Expenditure**
**Building**
**Insurance**
**Admin**
**Licenses and Permits**
**Admin**
**Meeting Expenses**
**Misc, add others**
**Miscellaneous Expense**
**Staff**
**Motor Expense**
**Admin, is total**
**Office Supplies**
**Staff**
**Payroll Expenses**
**Admin**
**Postage and Delivery**
**Admin**
**Printing and Reproduction**
**Misc**
**Professional Fees**
**Misc**
**Refunds**
**Building, is total**
**Repairs**
**Building**
**Security**
**Admin**
**Software Expense**
**Admin**
**Telephone**
**Building**
**Utilities**|**5:36 PM**
**07/09/2024**
**Accrual Basis**| |---|---| ||**Jan - Dec 23**
**Jan - Dec 22**| ||1,683.50
873.44
0.00
100.79
1,902.85
2,449.84
53,642.29
31,177.00
201.44
25.00
0.00
1,550.00
415.00
435.00
588.34
110.42
84,398.00
68,147.00
240.00
0.00| ||143,071.42
104,868.49| ||143,071.42
104,868.49
7.99
27.69
0.00
1,020.00
1,122.49
638.67
54.96
8.45
0.00
262.24
4,009.92
3,270.88
13.00
13.00
987.53
1,270.13
0.00
265.50
94.99
540.11
739.39
1,831.25
0.00
370.19
394.10
453.79
40,383.40
32,510.12
2,966.69
2,688.94
179.97
220.00
0.00
355.96
0.00
17.99
409.60
639.00
639.71
404.95
10,325.69
7,778.28
168.09
98.61
247.48
205.15
300.00
300.00
1,555.64
3,428.23
5,127.36
1,968.53
2,193.84
6,537.26
501.24
625.54
1,061.99
1,034.56
5,273.95
7,687.99| **Page 2 of 3** **Staff Staff** **Profit for the Year** |**Volunteer costs**
**Wages**
**Total Expense**
**Net Ordinary Income**
**Other Income/Expense**
**Other Income**
**Interest Income**
**Total Other Income**
**Net Other Income**|**Jan - Dec 23**
**Jan - Dec 22**| |---|---| ||2.00
4,245.04
42,674.06
32,716.72| ||121,435.08
113,434.77| ||21,636.34
(8,566.28)
193.77
21.81| ||193.77
21.81| ||193.77
21.81| ||**21,830.11**
**(8,544.47)**| **Page 3 of 3** ## **Report to the trustees of Alington House Community Association (Limited by guarantee) On the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity Number: 1113430 Company Number: 05621637** ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** - The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). Having satisfied myself that an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and that an independent examination is needed, It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention **Basis of independent examiner’s statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 statement below. **Independent examiner's** In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention **statement** which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or - the accounts do not accord with such records; or - the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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 - •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Matthew J Boyd BSc MSc BFP FCA Jones Boyd** Chartered Accountants 16/17 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Moor Durham DH1 2HX Date: 10/10/24