Registered Charity: 1121899
Company no: 6441376
WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
INDEX
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Contents
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Page
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
Balan￿ Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
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WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees:
S Alder (retired 30105124)
K M Fysh (Chairman) (retired 30105124)
S Nichols
S Rayner
J Scott
D Parker
P Richards (Chairman) (appointed 28111123)
G Quaghebeur (appointed 28111123)
Registered & Business Office: Wootton & Dry Sandford Community Centre
Lamborough Hill
Wootton
Abingdon
Oxon
OX13 6DA
Independent Examiner:
Wenn Townsend
Victoria House
10 Broad Street
Abingdon
Oxon
OX14 3LH

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONSTITUTION
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association dated 27 June 2021.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre Limited is a registered charity and a company limited by
guarantee. It was incorporated on 29 November 2007 and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association. On 31 March 2009, the Charity (registered numbers 1121899 and 1121899-1) took over the
assets and liabilities of an unincorporated charity, The Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre,
charity number 300107.
Organisational Structure
The Executive Committee, which is comprised of the Charity's Trustees, is responsible for the strategic
direction. The present Committee has members from a variety of backgrounds relevant to the work of the
Charity. Day-to-day responsibility for the provision of services is delegated to the Finance Administrator.
The Executive Committee consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Company Secretary and up to eight
other members.
Trustee Induction
New Trustees attend a briefing with the Chairman and other Officers. Wootton and Dry Sandford
Community Centre is a member of Community First Oxfordshire, which provides up-to-date briefings and
advi￿ on matters relating to the smooth running of the Centre. Information leaflets are also received from
the Charities Commission, which assist trustees in keeping abreast with changes in regulations.
OBJECTIVES
The provision and maintenance of a Community Centre for use by the inhabitants ofwootton, Dry Sandford
and the surrounding neighbourhood without distinction or political, religious or other opinions. The Centre
is used for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the
object of improving the conditions of lrfe for the said inhabitants.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The Community Centre continues to provide a well-used venue for a wide range of activities for the local
community and is also a popular choice for private functions. The Trustees seek to ensure that activities
for as broad a range of age and interest groups as possible and that the Community Centre provides a
focal point for village life. Fundraising continues to improve the facilities on offer and maintain and improve
the building structure.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Income: The income from the hire of the hall has returned to be in line with pre-COVID levels. The total
income was £101,571 (2003: £105,090) with Hall Hire at £83,830 (2023: £77,318), grants totalling £4,420
(2023: £14,242), fundraising income £10,879 (2023: £7,986) and advertising income of £286 (2023:
£4,304).
Expenditure: Expenditure costs (excluding depreciation) have increased by £9,998 compared to last year;
totsl operating costs were £131,829. The total expenditure before depreciation was £107,067 (2023:
£97,069), with newsletter costs of £5,077 (2023: £5,871), fundraising costs of £6,471 (2023: £4,667),
Premises Costs of £75,419 (2023: £65,764) and support costs of £20,100 (2023: £20,767). The
depreciation was £24,762 (2023: £28,398).
Net Current Assets: The net current assets at the year-end were £27,873 (2023: £48,352) with a cash
balance of £41,470, debtors (unpaid income) of £9,534 and creditors (amount to be paid by the Community
Centre) of £23,131.
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees aim to keep a minimum of six months, expenditure in reserves.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charty for the year ended
31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 11.
Responsiblllties and basls of report
As the charity trUSt￿S of the company (and also Its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Acr).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your
company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acf). In carrying
out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charty Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the 2011 ACL
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecL
Accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Ac( or
The accounts do not accord with those records; or
The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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 methods and principles of the Ststement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
S J Bates FCA
Wenn Townsend
Victoria House
10 Broad Street
Abingdon
Oxon
OX14 3LH
Date. lo£L OJ:s￿

WOOThON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees confirn that they have complied with the duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to
have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees (who are also directors of Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre Limited for the
purpose of Company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
AC￿pted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements 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
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In
preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS102);
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre Limited and
enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustee Board on 2 October 2024.
Richards (Chai
an)

woorroN AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- PREVIOUS YEAR
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(COMPARATIVE FIGURES FOR 2023)
Notes
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Income and expenditure
Incoming Resources from generated
funds
Donations=
Donations, grants and contribution to
costs
Interest
Other trading activities:
Hire of hall
Newsletter/Advertising income
Fund raising
Storage
Football Field
Other
14,242
32
14,242
32
77,318
4,304
7,986
136
1,062
10
105,090
77,318
4,304
7,986
136
1,062
10
105 090
Total income
Expenditure on charitable activlties:
Community:
Newsletter
Fundraising
Premises:
Services and materials
Light, heat and water
Repairs and maintenance
5,871
4,667
5,871
4,667
11,136
14,974
39,654
11,136
14,974
39,654
Support Costs:
Insurance
Postage, stationery and telephone
Independent examinerfs fee
Sundry
Bank charges
Administration
2,613
380
703
39
2,613
380
703
39
17,032
17,032
Totsl Re8ourc88 Expended (before
depreclatlon)
Net Income for year (before
depreclation)
97,069
97 069
8,021
8,021
Depreciation charge for year
28,135
263
28,398
Net (expenditure) for year
(28,135)
7,758
(20,377)
Totsl fvnds brought forward at 31 March
2022
Totsl funds carrled forward at 31
March 2023
768,761
98,471
867,232
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and
expenditure derive from continuing activities.
796,896
90,713
887,609

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Income and expenditure
Incomlng Resources from generated
funds
Donations:
Donations, grants and contribution to
costs
Interest
Other trading activities:
Hire of hall
Newsletter/Advertising income
Fundraising
Storage
Football Field
Other
4,420
180
4,420
180
14,242
32
83,830
286
10,879
289
1,228
459
101,571
83,830
286
10,879
289
1,228
459
101,571
77,318
4,304
7,986
136
1,062
10
105,090
Total income
Expenditure on charitable activities:
Communty:
Newsletter
Fundraising
Premises:
Services and materials
Light, heat and water
Repairs and maintenance
Support costs:
Insurance
Postsge, ststionery and telephone
Independent examinerfs fee
Sundry
Administration
5,077
6,471
5,077
6,471
5,871
4,667
8,403
26,700
40,316
8,403
26,700
40,316
11,136
14,974
39,654
2,730
378
1,105
2,730
378
1,105
2,613
380
703
39
17,032
15,887
15,887
Totsl Resources Expended (before
depreciation)
Net (expenditure)lincome for year
(before depreciation)
Depreciatlon charge for year
Net (expenditure) for year
Total funds brought forward at 31 March
2023
Totsl funds carried forward at 31
March 2024
746,351
90,623
836,974 867,232
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and
expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 8 to 11 forni part of these financlal statements
107,067
107,067
97,069
(5,496)
(5,496)
8,021
22,410
2,352
24,762
28,398
(22,410)
(7,848)
(30,258) (20,377)
768,761
98,471
867,232 887,609

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Less: community funds received and not due
for repayment
812,241
822,020
(3,140)
(3,140)
809,101
818.880
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9,534
41,470
4,577
59,789
51,004
64,366
CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS: amounts due within one year
(23,131)
(16,014)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
27,873
48,352
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
836,974
867,232
REPRESENTED BY:
Unrestricted funds
90,623
98,471
Restricted funds
Community Centre Renovations Fund
Play Area Fund
Development Fund
1,246
1,246
745,105
767,515
746,351
768,761
ACCUMULATED FUNDS AT
31 MARCH 2024
836,974
867,232
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477
of the Companies Act 2002 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in
quests.on in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The
na
I statements
erea
and authorised on 2 October 2024 on behalf of the Trustees.
Richa
s (Chairman)
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are
considered material in relation to the charity's accounts.
(a) General inforniation & basis of Accounting
The charity was incorporated in England and Wales and its registered office is Wootton & Dry
Sandford Community Centre, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, Abingdon OX13 6DA.
The charity constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS
102) and FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard, applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that
there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going COn￿rn.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity
and is rounded to the nearest £.
(b) Incoming Resources
All income resources are included in the statement of Financial Activites (SOFA) when the charity
is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can
be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. The following specific
policies are applied to the following categories of income:
Donations - For donations to be recognised, the charity will have been notified of the amounts and
the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a
level of performance before entitlement can be obtained, then income is deferred until those
conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and
it is probable that they will be fvlfilled.
Grants - Income from govemment and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity
has entitlement after any perfomiance conditions have been met, it is probable that income will be
received and the amount can be measured reliably
Donated goods, facilities and services - Donated facilities and donated professional services
are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be
measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis
of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay
in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in
expenditure.
(c) Expendlture
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or
constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is possible that the settlement will be
following headings:
required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the
Charitable expenditure
activities.
These are costs incurred on the charitable activities, including
support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed
to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.
Resources expended are recognised in the year to which they relate. Irrecoverable VAT is
included in the relevant heading.

woorroN AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(d) Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee's discretion in the
furtherance of the objects of the charity. Designated funds are those earmarked by the trustees for
use in a particular area or for specific areas.
(e) Depreciation
Depreciation on assets capitalised is calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets over their
estimated useful economic lives at the following rates:
Freehold land & buildings
2 % straight line
Tennislsports area, multi games & car parks
5 % straight line
Furniture & fittings
20 % straight line
DONATIONS, GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTION TO COSTS
2024
2023
2,834
5,322
2,667
3,419
14,242
Oxfordshire County Council
Wootton Parish Council
VOWH District Council
Sundry donations and contributions to costs
1,990
2,430
4,420
3. EMPLOYEE COSTS
None of the Trustees has received remuneration during the year.
Seven Trustees received a total of £10,399 (2023: £1,989), a reimbursement for expenses incurred in
respect of the Community Centre.
4. FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
Land &
Building
Tennisl
Sports Area
Furniture & Multigames
Fittings
Wall
Car Park
Total
Cost:
At 31 March 2023
1,043,911
122,805
30,670
42,506
17,382
1,257,274
Additions
14,983
14,983
At 31 March 2024
1,043,911
122,805
30,670
57,489
17,382 1,272,257
Depreciation:
At 31 March 2023
Charge in year
249,346
20,880
122,805
10,865
1,530
34,856
2,352
17,382
435,254
24,762
At 31 March 2024
270,226
122,805
12,395
37,208
17,382
460,016
Net Book Value:
At 31 March 2024
773 685
18 275
20 281
812,241
At 31 March 2023
794,565
19,805
7,650
822,020
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Sundry debtors
8,013
1,521
9,534
3,056
1,521
4,577

WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
6. BANKAND CASH IN HAND
2024
Fundraising a￿OUnt
Current account
2023
16,467
25,003
41,470
25,459
34 330
59 789
7. CREDITORS- AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors and accruals
2024
2023
8. SUMMARY OF RESTRICTED FUND MOVEMENTS
23 131
16 014
Brought Incoming
Outgoing
Forward Resources Resources Transfers
1,246
767,515
768,761
Community Centre Renovations Fund
Play Area Fund
Development Fund
Carried
Forward
1,246
Community Centre Renovations Fund
(22,410)
22,410
745,105
which was completed during 1992.
746,351
This represents the balance of funds received by the Trust for the refurbishment of the ontre building,
Play Area Fund
This fund was set up by the Trust Committee to receive donations and grants for the redevelopment of the
children's play area.
Community Centre Recreation field, including the establishment of the Multigames complex and young
Development Fund (Big Lottery Fund)
This fund was established on the award of a grant of £500,000 from the Big Lottery for the renovation of
funding has been received as a government initiative.
the Centre, including a Children's Centre promoted by Oxfordshire County Council for which additional
9. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Flxed
A88et8
Current
A88et8
Community Centre Renovations Fund
Development Fund
Unrestricted Funds
Current
Liabilities
Total
745,105
63,996
809 101
1,246
49,758
51,004
1,246
745,105
90,623
836 974
(23,131)
23 131
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WOOTTON AND DRY SANDFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. MEMBER'S LIABILITY
The Company is limited by guarantee and does not have share capital. The Members undertake to
contribute a sum, not exceeding £1, to the assets of the Company in the event of the Company being
wound up.
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