REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05947709 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1123920
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
SMH Sheards Chartered Accountants Vernon House 40 New North Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5LS
BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | to | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 14 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 15 | to | 16 |
BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Brackenhall/Sheepridge and surrounding areas without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together with the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
To establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.
To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.
Significant activities
To oversee the effective management of Northfield Hall community centre and support community activity.
Public benefit
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning for future activities.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
This last financial year has been another extremely challenging one. We have still seen a reduction in our community users regular use since the Covid 19 pandemic. One-off bookings and the parties and events hire have improved but remains a significant risk and area of concern for us to ensure the operation of Northfield Hall remains viable and sustainable.
As previously reported, the cost of living, high inflation and utilities have all impacted the operation of Northfield Hall. We remain grateful to all our users, especially our regular community users who provide a range of activities and services for the benefit of the local community. Staff have also been exemplary as always. We are heartened by the increase in use for activities for young people. This is an area Trustees wish to encourage and support, and we are hopeful of further work and activities to support this in the future through working with local partners.
Trustees remain optimistic that Northfield Hall will remain viable but recognise this remains challenging. We are extremely grateful that we secured a National Lottery grant to support our operational and delivery costs for Northfield Hall. This was received at the end of this financial year and will provide much needed support for the next two financial years.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity has made a loss for the year of £54,130 (2023 £52,237). Included within these figures is the depreciation, on the building, and other assets owned by the trust.
The Trust has reserves of £1,634,419 at 31 March 2024 (2023 £1,688,549). Fixed assets included within this figure amount to £1,670,285 (2023 £1,678,642).
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees have not adopted a formal reserves policy as the balance is relatively low and is expected to be so for some time.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue for the next twelve 12 months.
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees are now looking at their priorities over the coming years.
The development and sustainability of Northfield Hall will remain a top priority for the Trust.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, the memorandum and articles of association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £5.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.
Organisational structure
The charity has two different types of members who make up the nine trustees of the charity: -
Organisational (appointed by member organisations) and these include Brackenhall United Reformed Church and user groups of the existing centre.
Community members - individuals who reside in the charity's primary 'area of benefit' can seek election to the charity as one of the three community members of the trustees.
Decision making is through consensus wherever possible with a show of hands on each item or resolution to record decisions of the trustees. Sub groups of the main trustee board operate with clearly defined responsibilities and delegated powers reporting at all times to the main trustees board.
Additionally the charity can appoint advisors with specific skills, experience or knowledge to advise the trustees in a non-voting capacity.
Induction and training of new trustees
The Trust aims to ensure that all new trustees are aware of their personal and legal responsibilities on becoming formal trustees of the charity. Whilst no formal induction is currently in place new trustees are encouraged to read information provided and raise any questions that may arise with other trustees or appointed advisors to the charity. All trustees are provided with a copy of the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association and are required to sign a trustee declaration form.
Related parties
There were no related party transactions during this year or the previous financial year.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05947709 (England and Wales)
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
Registered Charity number
1123920
Registered office
Northfield Hall 40 Norfolk Avenue Sheepridge Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD2 1GS
Trustees
Miss M Lees Chair E Lewis (resigned 26.10.23) A Bottomley D Alexandra Ms G Gill Treasurer D Adams J Homewood
Company Secretary
Mrs P M Fellows
Independent Examiner
SMH Sheards Chartered Accountants Vernon House 40 New North Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5LS
Bankers
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc 1 Westgate Huddersfield HD1 2DN
Non-voting advisers A Briggs
OTHER
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Miss M Lees - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Brackenhall Community Trust Ltd ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees 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 Act').
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 charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement 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.
Kevin Winterburn
SMH Sheards Chartered Accountants Vernon House 40 New North Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5LS
29 October 2024
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities General Other trading activities 2 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities General Other Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds 9 Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ - 73,481 73,481 457 130,199 130,656 (57,175) 3,045 (54,130) 1,688,549 1,634,419 |
Restricted funds £ 19,985 - 19,985 16,940 - 16,940 3,045 (3,045) - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 19,985 73,481 93,466 17,397 130,199 147,596 (54,130) - (54,130) 1,688,549 1,634,419 |
2023 Total funds £ 500 64,476 64,976 - 117,213 117,213 (52,237) - (52,237) 1,740,786 1,688,549 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 1,639,280 1,300 23,933 25,233 (30,094) (4,861) 1,634,419 1,634,419 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 1,639,280 1,300 23,933 25,233 (30,094) (4,861) 1,634,419 1,634,419 1,634,419 1,634,419 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,678,642 1,510 14,819 16,329 (6,422) 9,907 1,688,549 1,688,549 1,688,549 1,688,549 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 March 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 October 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
M Lees - Trustee
A Bottomley - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities 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 committing 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 basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Computer equipment - Straight line over 3 years
Assets are recorded at cost in the balance sheet.
The building was completed in the financial year ended 30 September 2012 and will be depreciated over it's estimated useful life of 50 years starting 1 October 2012.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Government grants
Government grants relate to local authority grants and furloughed employee costs .The income has been matched to the period in which the costs relate.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Hire of venue and facilities Service charges NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation - owned assets |
2024 £ 69,081 4,400 73,481 2024 £ 42,407 |
2023 £ 60,076 4,400 |
| 64,476 | ||
| 2023 £ 41,713 |
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operational | 2 | 2 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Community Centre £ 2,091,959 - 2,091,959 421,674 40,240 461,914 1,630,045 1,670,285 |
Plant and machinery £ 613 - 613 274 51 325 288 339 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 44,443 3,045 47,488 36,425 2,116 38,541 8,947 8,018 |
Computer equipment £ 409 - 409 409 - 409 - - |
Totals £ 2,137,424 3,045 |
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| 2,140,469 | |||||
| 458,782 42,407 |
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| 501,189 | |||||
| 1,639,280 | |||||
| 1,678,642 |
Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £80,000 (2023 - £80,000) which is not depreciated.
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments
| 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 1,300 | 1,510 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade creditors Other creditors Accrued expenses Deferred income MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Equipment TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are a Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Equipment TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23 £ 1,688,549 - 1,688,549 s follows: |
Net movement in funds £ (57,175) 3,045 (54,130) Incoming resources £ 73,481 19,985 93,466 |
2024 £ 4,785 69 960 24,280 30,094 Transfers between funds £ 3,045 (3,045) - Resources expended £ (130,656) (16,940) (147,596) |
2023 £ 4,060 202 900 1,260 6,422 At 31.3.24 £ 1,634,419 - 1,634,419 Movement in funds £ (57,175) 3,045 (54,130) |
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9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22 £ 1,740,786 1,740,786 |
Net movement in funds £ (52,237) (52,237) |
At 31.3.23 £ 1,688,549 |
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| 1,688,549 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 64,976 64,976 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (117,213) (52,237 (117,213) (52,237 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (117,213) (52,237 (117,213) (52,237 |
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| (52,237 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Equipment TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22 £ 1,740,786 - 1,740,786 |
Net movement in funds £ (109,412) 3,045 (106,367) |
Transfers between funds £ 3,045 (3,045) - |
At 31.3.24 £ 1,634,419 - |
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| 1,634,419 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Equipment TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 138,457 19,985 158,442 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (247,869) (109,412) (16,940) 3,045 (264,809) (106,367) |
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Transfers between funds
During the year a restricted grant for the purchase of a CCTV system was received. Upon purchase the asset was transferred from the restricted funds balance to the general funds balance.
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
11. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
Brackenhall Community Trust is managed by the board of directors, the members of which are the trustees of the charity.
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Other trading activities Hire of venue and facilities Service charges Charitable activities Grants Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Support costs Finance Bank charges Other Wages Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Maintenance and decoration Administration Repairs and renewals Computer expenses Cleaning Consultancy fee Freehold property depreciation Plant and machinery Fixtures and fittings depreciation Governance costs Accountancy |
2024 £ 69,081 4,400 73,481 19,985 93,466 315 16,075 1,321 2,561 3,233 17,213 472 219 913 9,856 100 33,115 427 10,406 8,004 40,239 51 2,116 146,321 960 |
2023 £ 60,076 4,400 |
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| 64,476 500 |
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| 64,976 172 14,286 1,481 1,878 3,539 13,399 464 183 2,552 8,020 233 10,373 749 10,893 6,379 40,239 60 1,415 |
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| 116,143 898 |
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BRACKENHALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Total resources expended Net expenditure |
2024 £ 147,596 (54,130) |
2023 £ 117,213 (52,237) |
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