Charity registration number 1118986 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 06143165
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Stephen Harvey (Chair)
Jan Wing (Vice Chair)
Beverley Johnston (Treasurer)
Keith Balchelor
Stephen Clarke
Andrew Cooke
Victoria Jacob
Peter Maiden
Diana Yip
Secretary
ChrSslopher Dungate
Charlty number
1118986
Company number
06143165
Prlnclpal address and
Registered offlce
Nlg81 Copping Community Buildlng
Sanvllle Gardens
Slanslead Abbotls
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8GA
Audltors
Gowers Limited
The Old School House
Brldge Road
Hunlon Bridge
Kings Langley
Herlfordshire
WD4 8SZ
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hlll Avenue
Wesl Malllng
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Sollcitors
Longmores Solicitors
24 Castle Street
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG14 1HP

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
CONTENTS
Pago
Chairman's statement
Trustees, report
Statement of Trustees, r8sponsibililies
Indep8ndent auditor's report
8-10
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
13
Slalement of cash flows
14
Notes lo the financial statements
15-27

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
CHAIR'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Our Chief Executive Officer Chris Dungate, who joined us In June 2024, has quickly settled well into the
organisation and has brought new ideas and innovative thinking to Community Alliance. Chris has led the
development of an exciting new three-year business plan which comes into play from 2025126 onwards. Both
the wider staff team and the trustee board have contributed strongly to the construction of this plan.
K8y components of the new business plan Include..
A renewed focus on our core geography of Broxbourne and East Herts and the further deepenlng of the
cruclal relatlonshlps held with Broxbourne Borough Council l East Herts Dlstri¢t Council.
The Introduction of a new m8mbership scheme.
Enhancing the management of community buildings for the use of local communlties and VCSE
organisations
Continuing to meet the needs of communities particularly around health & well-being, lobs 8nd skills and
flnanclal understandlng.
As we worked lo draw up our new plan we kept very much in mind some of the more slgniflcant macro factors.
These include the on-golng cost of living crisis which affects so many members of our local communili@s,
upcoming local government reforms and of course the prevailing fundlng cllmate which continues lo become
more and more comp81itlV8.
In addltlon, Communlty Alllanc8's long-term role in supporting seven "Blg Local" organisations will come to an
8nd as planned in September 2025. Our learnlng froni operating as the Lead Trusted Organisatlon across
these projects wlll be Invaluable to our offer moving fonmard. It has helped shape our new membership plans,
fostered lasting relatlonships and helped to upsklll our fanlastlc team.
2024125 again saw a broad range of highly successful and Impactful project de5ivery. Highllghts Included..
supporting 47 organisations to grow and thrive through our Community Building service, further broadenlng and
extending the range of actlvily at our high street hubs and delivering a varlety of vltal health, employment and
flnanclal support prol8cts across our operating area.
In terms of flnancial performance in 2024125 the charlly's total Income was £2,169,023 (consliluled of restricted
funds tolalling £1 ,990,617 and unreslrlcted funds tolalling £178,406). The final oul-turn was a managed deficlt
of £1,322 in respect of unreslrl¢ted funds. A good result.
Our grateful thanks are of course due to all our funders and partners.. East Herts District Council, Broxbourne
Sorough Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Local Trust
Sovereign Network Group, Hertfordshire
Community Foundation, Community Help Hertfordshire, S16p 2 Skills and many more.
would like to thank my fellow Iruslees for their ongoing commitment to the provision of high qu81ily
governance trustees crucially give their lime and considerable expertise to support, monitor and scrutinise the
aclivilies of Community Alliance. I would particularly like to thank Jackie Trundell, who has stepped-down as a
co-opted board member. Jackie has made an oulstanding contribution to the success of Community Alliance in
recent years.
I would also like to thank our talented and passionate staff team who continuously develop new Ideas and
skills, enabling Community Alliance to support1ocal communities through our local hubs and projocts, and also
our incredible volunteers, who freely give so much of their time to support so many of our activities.
While there are undoubtedly challenges ahead, not least in terms of external, macro factors, at the heart of our
new three-year plan lies trust, collaboration and adaptability. Our clear vision is for Community Alli8nce to be
the first choice for local community support and to be an organisalion that continues to achieve meaningful and
positive chan
or our local communilies.
stephen Harvey
Chair 2024125
Dated.. 5 November 2025

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
Iinancial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act
2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191"
Objectives and activitles
The ch8rity's objects are as follows,.
la)
to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the communlly across the reglons of the East of
England, South East, London and East Mldlands Iherelnafter called the "area of benefit") and, in
particular, the advancement of educatlon, the protection of health and tha relief of poverty, distress and
slckness.,
to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to
bring tog8ther in council, representatives of the voluntary organlsatlons, statutory authorltles, and other
organisations within the area of benefit., and
to promote and improve the efficient and effective use of charitable and community resources In the
achievement of the above purposes by providing consultancy and advice setvlces to national and local
representatives of voluntary organisalions and statutory aulhorilies.
Ib)
Ic)
The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are set out In the Community Alliance Broxbourne and East
Herts Business Plan 2025-2028.
Public benefit st8tement
When deciding on aclivltles and programmes, the Trustees of Communlty Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts
ICA BEHI pay due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Achlevements and performance
Su
ortin
Health and Wellbeln
Food and Fuel Poverty Support In East Herts
Cominunily Alliance administers the Household Support Fund on behalf of EH DC, providing financial support to
food poverty ini1181ives and flnanclal support lo individuals struggling with the Cost of Living crisis.
Grants to support local Food poverty initiatives across East Herts
Grants to over 500 East Herts residents lo support them with energy bills
Community Car Scheme
Our Community Car Scheme provides low-cost travel to medlcal and support appolntments for resld8nls without
acc8SS to private or public transport.
37 volunteers driving residents lo medical appointments
Over 1,400 journeys carried out
1,885 residents supported through the scheme
Broxbourne and East Herts Healthy Hubs
Community Alliance is responsible for the delivery of the Broxbourne Healthy Hub and supports delivery of the
East Herts Healthy Hub.
NHS Health Checks in both dislricls
Weekly Warm Spaces provided in Waltham Cross, Hertford and Stanstead Abbotts
Wallham Cross Community Skills Hub
Healthy Eating and Cooking sessions
Cost of Living Advice and Support

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Staying Connected
Our Digital Inclusion project operating across both Districts.
14 Digital Champions providing 391 learning opportunities lo 95 residents
350 laptops I phones I tablets refurbished for re-use
in
Residents
Volunteering
A range of supported volunteering opportunities within our org8nisalion to help residents develop their skills
within their own communities.
10 new volunteers joined Community Allianc8 as Digital Champions, Hub Volunte8rs and drivers
57 volunt66rs in total
Blg Locals
Support provided across 7 Blg Local Aréas in 24125
Successful close oul in CHART Big Local
All remaining programmes set to end in 25126
All areas supported by Community Alliance focusing on the future and legacy of their initiatives including
overseeing the construction and 50-year lease on a brand new community building in Broad Green,
Croydon
Hel
Grou
Training Opportunities
Provision of training opportunities lo help increase knowledge, confidence and skills for the Voluntary and
Commuiiily Sector.
Tralnlng opportunities provided to over 50 local organisalions
Most tralnlng Is face-lo-face with online options when required
15 tralning courses delivered
Community Builder Support
Developing and strengthening the skills in the Voluntary and Community Sector and encouraging the
development, growth and sustainability of community proj8cls, charities and Social Enterprises through direct
support and capacity building..
Over 103 hours of direct one lo one capacity building support delivered In 2024-25
of which 29 groups directly supported in East Herts
of which 18 groups directly supported in Broxbourne
In depth f8ci11tatlons for 1 organisation to develop Ihelr Theory of Change
Communit Builder Plus
aid for consultanc
In depth faoililations for 1 organisation to develop thelr Theory of Change
Commissioning for community engagement services (interviews, survey and round table event) for the
Ware Charities
Other commissioned work..
Successful delivery of East Herts 'Arts in East Herts, and East Heris Arts & Cu5ture Mapping concluded
and reports written.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Information and Advice
A belter informed Voluntary and Community Sector receiving information that is relevant. As well as training
opportunities we were able lo provide..
Monthly funding bulletin lo over 695 recipients
Monthly general e-bulletins
1 Summer Conference170 participants)
1 succ8ssful Funding Fair held with 14 funders present and 38 attendees
Representlng th8 Sector
Enabling and encouraging collaborative initiatives through building and slrenglhening our relationships with all
stakeholders including.. Local Aulhorilies, Housing Associations, Local Business Partnerships, Valuntary Sector
Infrastructure Partnerships, local and national grant givers and other Public Services such as
PolicelHeallhlCollege. Supporting a more influential, informed Voluntary and Community Sector voice in the
community's strategic and operational planning processes.
New partnershlp with the Plunkett Foundation, who supports community shops and community pubs
Attending relevant local and national networking events and representing CABEH
mant and Skills
Multlply Programme
In partnership with Step2Skills, Community Alliance has been supporting the government's initiative lo integrate
mathematics within adult learning. The programme ended in March 2025.
Over 350 learners engaged with courses
Over 35 courses delSvered
Job Smart and Job Club
Job Smart supports indlvlduals wllh CVS, Intervlews and lob searchlng from our hubs,
57 people successfully placed into employment In 2024125
304 people supported with Job Searching I Cv's this year
55 people supported through training
Road to Employment
Long term mentoring of 83 adults 'furthest from the workplace, across Broxbourne and Welwyn Garden City I
Hatfield.
35 people supported to access mental and physical health support
50 people engaged with education and training
27 people engaged with volunteering
16 people moved into employment
Strategic report
The description under the headings "Achiev8ments and performanGe" and "FinanGial review" meet Ihe company
law requirements for the Trustees to present a slrategic report.
Financial review
A summary of the financial results of the charity is given in the Statement of Financial Activities. At the end of the
period the charity carried forward unrestricted reserves of £97,476 designated reserves of £148,613 and
restricted reserves of £322,688.
ReseNes policy
It is the policy of the charity that free reserves should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least three month's
core expenditure. The Truslees consider that reserves of £75,000 will ensure that, in the event of a significant
drop in funding, they will be able lo continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in
which additional funds may be raised.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Plans for the future
In addition to our core activity during 2025-26 we will.,
8egin the implementation of a new 3-year business plan.
Launch a new membership scheme lo underpin our work in representing the VCSE sector.
Improv8 day-lo-day processes and systems lo support the growth of the organizalion.
Further enhance and deepen relationships with local government organisalions and housing sector
organisalions across our operatlng area.
Increase the number of venues we manage for community benefit
Develop and diversify the use of our current community venues to continue lo meet community need
and enhance suslainabilily
Celebrate the successful completion of our role In the Big Local programme.
Recruit proacliveSy to our Trustee Board and paid Staff team as necessary.
Fully ulillse tha skill-sals of our Trustees and paid st8ff team, regardless of their core or project-based
responsibilities, to further develop our 'one org8nisalion' structure.
Furiher invest in staff trainlng and d8velopment r6cognising that that our staff team Is our greatest
asset.
Rlsk managamant
The Trustees have ass855ed Ihe major risks lo which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in
plac8 to mitigate exposure lo same. This is managed through a Resilience Manual conlalning a risk management
policy, a crisis succession plan and a risk regisler for the organisalion which is developed and reviewed by the
Board of Trustees.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is consliluled as a Gompany limited by guarantee. 11 was incorporated by a Memorandum and
Articles of Association on 7 March 2007 which was amended by special resolution daled 15 May 2007, 11 was
registered as a charity on 27 April 2007.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up
to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Stephen Harvey {Cliair}
Jan Wing {Vice Chair)
Beverley Johnslon (Treasurer)
Keith Balchelor
Stephen Clarke
Andrew Cooke
Victoria Jacob
Peter Maiden
Patricia Spears (resigned 14 May 2024)
Diana Yip
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest In the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
An induction meeting is held with all new Trustees and a Trustee induction pack made available.
The Trustees delegate many day to day operating decisions to the Chief Executive Officer. However all major
decisions are referred to the Trustees by the Chief Executive Officer.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Gowers Limited be reappointed as auditor
of the company will be put at a General Meeling.
Disclosure of Informatlon to auditor
Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no Information of which they are aware which is relevant lo the
audit, bul of which the auditor is unaware. They havé further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to
identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.
Th
rustee
report was approved by the Board of Trustees,
Stephen Harvey
Trustee
Dated.. 5 November 2025

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees, who are also the directors of Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts for the purpose of
company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Repori and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, Including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obsetve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates Ihal are reasonable and prudent., and
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The Truslees are responsible for keeping adequate accounling records that disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy at
any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalemenls comply with Ihe
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and deteclion of fraud and other irregularities.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts (the 'charity') for Ihe
year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of
cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting
framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accountino Standards,
including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
In our opinion, the financial stalemenls,.
give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of ils
incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Acceptéd Accounting Praclic8',
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requlrements of tha Compani8s Act 2006.
8asls for opinion
We conducled our audit in accordance with Internatlonal Standards on Auditing {UKI {ISAs (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further d8scribed in the Auditors responsibilities for th8 audit of
the financi81 ststements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial slalements in the UK, including Ihe FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with IhesE requirements. We believe
that the audit 8vidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion,
Concluslons relatlng to going concern
In auditing the financial slalements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparalion of lh6 financial slalements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we h8ve not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions that, individua15y or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charity's ability lo continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other informatlon comprisas the information included in the annual report other than the flnanc1al statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responslble for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the f5nancial statements does not cover the oth8r information and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibillty Is to read tha other information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other informatlon is materially Inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtalned In
the course of the audit, or othewise appears lo be mat8rially misstated. If we identify such materlal Inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required ta determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement
in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we concluda that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing lo report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion..
the information given in Ihe financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Trustees,
report., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
Responsibilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees, responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the
charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparalion of Ihe financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary lo
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related lo going concern and using the going
concern basis of 8ccounling unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic allernalive bul lo do so.
Auditor's responsibilltles for the audlt of the financial statements
We have been appointed as audltor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 end report In accordance with the
Act and relevant regulatlons made or having effect Ihereunder.
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance Is a hlgh level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audlt ¢onducted in accordance
with ISAS {UKI will always deteGt a material misslatemenl when St exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo influence
the economlc decislons of users takén on the basis of these financial slalements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responslbllities, oulllned above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The extent lo which our proG8dures are capable of delecling irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below..
In identifying and assesslng risks of material misslatemenl in respect of Irregularities, including fraud and non-
compliance with laws and regulations, our procedur8s included the following..
considering tha nature of th8 charltable sector, the charity's control environment and performance,
results of our enqulries of management and representatives of the trustees about their own IdenlSflcallon
and assessment of irregularities.,
any matters we identified h8vSng revlewed the charity's procedures re18ting to Idenlifylng, evaluating and
complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any Instances of non-compliance.,
delectlng and responding lo th8 risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected
or alleged fraud., and the internal systems established to mitigat8 risks related to fraud or non-compliance
with laws and regulations.
the mallers considered by the engagement team, including lax, regarding where fraud might occur in the
financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a resull of the above, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisalion for
fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in management override of controls. In common with all audits
under ISAS (UK), we are required to perform specific procedures lo respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in which the charity operates, focusing on
provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the delerminalion of malerial amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements in this case, specifically in this conlexl, Charilies Act 2011, Companies Act
2006, and tax legislation. In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a
direct effect on the financial statements bul compliance with which may be fundamental to the charity's ability to
operate or to avoid a material penalty.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
Audit response to rSsks Identified
Having performed the above, we did not identify any key audil mallers related lo the potential risk of fraud or non-
compliance with laws and regulations. In addition lo the above, our procedures to respond to risks identified
included the following..
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess
compliance with relevant laws and regulations discussed above.,
enquiring of management and Iruslees, concerning actual and potential litigation and claims.,
review of minutes of trustees, meetings.,
performing analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpected relalionshlps that may indicate risks
of material misslatemenl due lo fraud; and
in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, reviewing the appropriateness of
journal entries and other adjuslmenls,. and evaluating the buslness rationale of any significant transacllons
that are unusual or outside the normal course of buslness.
We also communlcated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks lo all engagement team
members, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout
the audit.
A further descrlption of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website al: https'./l
vw.frc.org.uklaudltorsresponsibllltles. Thls descrlpllon forms part of our auditor's report,
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's trus188s, as a body, in accordance wlth Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audlt work has been undertaken so that we might slate to the charity's trustees
those matters we are requlred lo state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permllled by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charity and the charity's
Iruslees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Gowers Limited
5 November 2025
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Audltor
The Old School House
Bridge Road
Hunton Bridge
Kings Langley
Hertfordshire
WD4 8SZ
Gow&rs Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as
auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current flnanclal year
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Promotion of charitable activities in
Broxbourne and East Herts
Other trading activities
Investments
14,289
14,289
19,202
106,594
45,264
12,259
1,990,617
2,097,211
45,264
12,259
1,919,008
48,839
11,593
Total income
178,406
1,990,617
2,169,023
1,998,642
Expenditure on..
Promotion of charitable activities in
Broxbourne and East Herts
146,084
2,249,677
2,395,761
1,787,156
Total expènditure
146,084
2,249,677
2,395,761
1,787,156
Nét Incomellexpendlture)
32,322
1259,060}
1226,7381
211,486
Transfers between funds
13
133,6441
33,644
Net movement In funds
11,3221
1225,4161
(226,7381
211,486
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
247,411
548,104
795,515
584,029
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
246,089
322,688
568,777
795,515
The statement of fin8nci81 acllvities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All Income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Promotion of charitable activities in 8roxbourne and East
Herts
Other trading activities
Investments
19,202
19,202
85,155
48,839
11,593
1,833,853
1,919,008
48,839
11,593
Total Income
164,789
1,833,853
1,998,642
Expendlture on:
Promotion of charitable activities in Broxbourne and East
Herts
175,274
1,611,882
1,787,156
Total expenditure
175,274
1,611,882
1.787,156
Net Incomellexpendlturel and movement In funds
(10,4851
221,971
211,486
Reconclllatlon of f unds..
Fund balances at 1 Aprll 2023
257,896
326,133
584,029
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
247,411
548,104
795,515
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed assets
T8ngible assets
14
3,167
Current assets
Oebtors
Cash al bank and in hand
15
121,232
548,737
79,400
753,451
669,969
832,851
Creditors.. amounts faS1ing due within
one year
16
{101,1921
140,5031
Nel current assets
568,777
792,348
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
568,777
795,515
Income funds
Restricted funds
19
322,688
548,104
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
21
148,613
97,476
168,888
78,523
246,089
247,411
568,777
795,515
The company is entitled lo the exemption from the 8udll requlrement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 M8rch 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibllitles for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members h8ve not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements under the requirements
of the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The
Inancial s
temenls were approvod by the Trustees on 5 November 2025
Stephen Harvey
Trustee
Company Registration No. 06143165
Beverley Johnston
Trustee
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed byllgeneraled from
operations
24
1216,9731
247,822
Investing activlties
Investment income received
12,259
11,593
Net cash generated from investing activities
12,259
11,593
Net cash generated from flnanclng activities
Net Idecr8asa)Ilncreas8 In cash and cash
equivalants
(204,7141
259,415
Cash and cash equivalents at beglnning of year
753,451
494,036
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year
548,737
753,451
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity information
Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in
England and Wales. The registered office is Nigel Copping Communily Building, Sanville Gardens, Stanstead
Abbolts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8GA.
1.1 A¢¢ountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191" The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is Ihe functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts In these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cosl convention, Imodified lo include the
revaluation of freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair
valuel. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below.
1,2 GoSng conGern
At the time of approving the financial slalements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus Ihe Trustees
conlinue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprlse funds which h8ve been sal aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the deslgnated funds are set out in the noles to the flnanclal statements.
Restricted funds are subjecl lo spo¢ific conditions by donors or granlors as lo how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restriclod funds are set out in the notes lo the financial slalemenls.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capit81 musl be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations 8re recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance Gonditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Resources expended are inc5uded in the SOFA on an accruals basis inclusive of VAT.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuatlon, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised $0 as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Database
Computers & office 8quipment
3 years straight line
4 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the slalement of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrment of flxad asséts
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangib16 assets to dalerniine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exSsts, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order to determine the exlenl of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafls are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnancial Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finan¢ial Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financl81 Instruments.
Flnanclal Instruments ara recognlsed in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to th8
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financi81 assets and 118billties 8re offset, wllh the net amounts presented in Ihe financial slatemenls, when
there is 8 legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an inl6nlion to settle on a
net basis or to realise th8 ass8t and s8tlle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financia5 assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at Ihe present value of the future receipts discounted at a markel rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, includlng credltors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financlal liabllllies classlf16d as payabl8
within one year are not amortised.
Debt Instruments are subs8qU8ntly carried at amortised cost, using the effective Interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classifled es currènt liabilities if payment is due within on8
y8ar or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trad8 creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's setvices are
received.
Termination benefits are recognlsed immediately as an expense when the charity is demonslrably commilled
lo terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retirement beneflts
Payments to defin6d contribution retirement benefit schemes 8re charged 8s an expense as they fall due.
1.12 Creditors and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can
be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provlslons are normally recognised at their settlement
amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
f8clors th818re considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of tha révision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
489
13,800
402
18,800
14,289
19,202
Grants
Broxbourne Council
East Herls Council
5,000
13,800
13,800
13,800
18,800
Incom8 from charltable actlvltles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
omolion of charitable activities in Broxbourne and East Herts
Performance related
grants
Ancillary trading income
10,000 1,987,623 1,997,623
96,594
2,994
99,588
10,000 1,833,853 1,843,853
75,155
75,155
106,594 1,990,617 2,097,211
85,155 1,833,853 1,919,008
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
(Continued)
Performance related grants analysis
2025
2024
Local Trust
Hertfordshire County Councll
Broxbourne Borough Council
East Hertfordshire District Council
Lowewood Museum
Communities First
Southern Maltings
Broxbourne Blg Local
The Royal Borough of Kensin9lon & Chelsea
Other
1,261,133
208,330
80,000
104,267
56,850
4,000
83,055
76,547
31,155
92,486
1,246,018
122,832
87,241
169,227
45,926
33,808
39,050
99,751
1,997,623
1.843.853
Income from other tradlng actlvltles
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Sponsorships and social lotteries
45,264
48,839
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
fund8
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
12,259
11,593
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Promotion of charitable purposes in Broxbourne and East Herts
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Training and information costs
Direct project costs
Premises costs
I nsurance
Office costs
Computer costs
Repairs and maintenance
Travel and subsistence costs
General expenses
Profassional costs
Bank charges
Governance costs
1,089,490
3,167
1,588
1,127,774
101,560
8,991
11,442
10,145
5.500
1,410
4,661
26,125
308
3,600
1,024,317
2,000
6,456
610,729
94,882
6,336
13,590
3,909
3,881
1,178
2,624
13,197
399
3,860
2,395,761
1,787,156
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
146,084
2,249,677
175,274
1,611,882
2,395,761
1,787,156
Included in project costs are training costs funded by restrlcted funds totalllng £1 ,617.
Not movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is slated after chargingl{creditingl'.
Fees payable for th8 audit of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
Impairment of owned tangible fixed assets
3,600
2,000
1,167
3,660
2,000
Trustees
None of the Trustees {or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
harity during the year.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Employees
The averago monthly number of employees during the year was:
2025
Number
2024
Number
Core activities
47
46
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and s81aries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
988,303
73,131
28,056
928,180
68,964
27,173
1,089,490
1,024,317
There were no employe@s whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
The remuneration of key managemenl personnel was as follows..
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
79,882
61,803
11 Taxation
The charity is exempl from lax on income 8nd gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the exlenl that these are applied to ils charitable objects.
12 Impairments
Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been
recognised in profit or loss..
2025
2024
In respect of..
Property, plant and equipment
1,167
13 Transfers
Transfers represent fund transfers from unrestricted funds to restricted funds.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Tangible fixed assets
Oalabas& Computers &
office
equipment
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
6,000
4,200
10,200
Al 31 March 2025
6,000
4,200
10,200
Deprèclatlon and Impalrment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charg8d in the year
Impalrmenl losses
2,833
2,000
1,167
4,200
7,033
2,000
1,167
At 31 March 2025
6,000
4,200
10,200
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
3,167
3,167
Impairment loss has arisen because the asset is no longer in active use.
15 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued incoma
92,072
64
29,096
34,208
4.143
41,049
121,232
79,400
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
Other laxalion and social security
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Accruals
16,335
32,270
35,796
16,791
17,364
6,233
17
16,906
101,192
40,503
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Deferred income
2025
2024
Other deferred income
32,270
6,233
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2025
2024
Deferred Income Is Included within..
Current Ilabilllles
32,270
6,233
Movements In the year..
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred In the year
6,233
{6,233)
32,270
12,217
112,2171
6,233
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
32,270
6,233
18 Retirement beneflt schemes
2025
2024
Defined Contribution schemes
Charge to profll or loss In resp8Ct of defined contribution schemes
28,056
27,173
The charity operates 8 defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employee5. The assets of the
scheme are held separalaly from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025..
Current assetsl(liabilities)
246,089
322,688
568,777
246,089
322,688
568,777
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current asselsl{liabililies)
3,167
244,244
3,167
792,348
548,104
247,411
548,104
795,515
21 Deslgnated funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
Balance at
1 April 2023
Re$our¢&s
Balancg at
expended 1 Aprll 2024
R8$our¢o8
Balan¢9 Ot
expended 31 March 2025
Contingency Fund
Business Development Fund
Future Sustalnabllity Reserve
Employment Fund
75,000
35,000
60,000
10,000
75,000
23,888
60,000
10,000
75,000
5,987
60,000
7,646
{11 1121
{17,9211
(2,3541
180,000
{11,1121
168,888
(20,2751
148,613
The Contingency Fund has been established to set aside an amount equal to three months running costs to
cover temporary shortfalls in funding.
The Business Development Fund has been established to build capacity and pul into action the business
plan.
Future Sustainability Reserve
The Trustees have a concern that il has become increasingly more
chaSlenging to generate income to obtain funding. The Future Sustainability Reserve has been created as a
buffer for future funding shortfalls.
Employment Fund is to assist with the costs of Human Resources compliance.
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BROXBOURNE AND EAST HERTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22 Operating lease commitments
The charity has an operating lease commitment in respect of premis6s at the Nigel Copping Community
Building. The lease is due lo expire on 31 March 2029 and the annual rent is increasing incrementally from
£20,000 in 2024127 10 £22,000 in 2027129.
The charity has an operating lease commitment in respect of the Waltham Cross Community Skills Hub
premises al 59 High Street, Waltham Cross. The lease is due lo expire on 27 September 2030, the rent is at
a cost of £16,320 including VAT per annum plus a service charge of approximately £16,000 including VAT per
annum.
The charity has a lease for 67 Fore Street, Herlford. The current lease is due to expire on 30 June 2025, the
rent is al a cost of £25,000 per annum {no VATI.
23 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable relaled party transactions during the year12024 - none).
24 Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from operatlons
2025
2024
{Deficit)Isurplus for the year
1226,738)
211,486
Adjustments for,.
Investment income recognised in slalement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
(12,2591
3,167
{11,5931
2,000
Movements In worklng capital:
Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors
Increasel{decrease) in creditors
Increasel{decreasa) In deferred income
{41,8321
34,652
26,037
70,308
(18,3951
{5,984)
Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from operations
1218,9731
247,822
25 Analysis of changes In net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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