## **Chairman’s Annual Report** ## **Farley Wood Community Centre** ## **Date: 2025/2026** ## **Introduction** Dear Members, Trustees, and Supporters, As we reflect on another remarkable year at Farley Wood Community Centre, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for everything we have achieved together. This year has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community and what can be accomplished when people come together with a shared purpose. In a world that continues to evolve, our centre has remained a place of welcome, support and opportunity. The commitment of our volunteers, staff, trustees, partners and the many individuals who use our facilities has been truly inspiring. Their passion, kindness and dedication have enabled us not only to meet the needs of our community but to create new opportunities for people of all ages to connect, learn and thrive. This report celebrates the milestones we have reached, acknowledges the challenges we have faced and, most importantly, looks ahead with optimism and ambition. Although we are a community centre rooted in local values, our vision for the future is bold. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive and resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute and flourish. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank everyone who has supported Farley Wood Community Centre throughout the year. Your continued commitment, generosity and belief in our mission make everything we do possible. As we look to the year ahead, I am excited by what we can achieve together and confident that the very best is yet to come. ## **Achievements and Key Highlights** ## 1. **Community Engagement and Participation:** - The employment of Lindsey (new centre manager) has ## 2. **Facility Enhancements:** - Quotes have been obtained for a full repaint of the interior rooms within the community centre- work expected to be carried out in spring/ summer of 2027 - New defibrillator purchased for emergency first aid care ## 3. **Financial Performance:** - Overall, FWCA has made a surplus of £5930 for the financial year 2025/26, this is an increase of £5086 compared to the financial year 2024/25. ## 4. **Partnerships and Collaborations:** - Our Collaboration with Binfield Parish Council and Bracknell Forest Council regarding a proposed refurbishment of the community centre is still ongoing, and hopefully the beginning of 2027 will be the start of this project getting off the ground ## **Challenges and Areas for Improvement** While the year has been marked by many successes, we have also faced challenges that have required thoughtful reflection and action: - **Interior Refresh:** Farley Wood is an ageing building and requires some redecorating to ensure that the interior remains bright, clean and up to date. Plans are in the making to have a refresh of the interior, and quotes have been obtained - **Promotion:** The use of social media to promote the community centre will be vital for sustainability. Lindsey (centre manager) has made a great start in promoting the centre with a new website and advertising in local publications - **Damage:** There have been occasions when damage has occurred, causing an inconvenience to users. This is a gentle reminder that we all have a responsibility to ensure that the community centre is in full working order for the next user group - **Communication** : Communication between users and Farleywood Community Association will be essential going forward to ensure all parties involved work together to create an inclusive environment, with the community at the forefront of their motivation. ## **Looking Ahead** As we move into 2027, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Our key priorities for the upcoming year include: 1. Promoting Farley Wood to introduce more users and increase revenue 2. Enhancing our digital presence, i.e., on Facebook, Instagram and a new website, etc 3. Strengthening our relationship with local stakeholders to better align our programs with the evolving needs of our community. 4. Make a social media presence 5. Fundraising and grants Looking ahead, we remain committed to creating a community centre where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to participate. By embracing inclusivity, improving accessibility and strengthening partnerships across our community, we will continue to build opportunities that bring people together and support those who need us most. Our ambition is to ensure that Farley Wood Community Centre remains not only a place to meet, but a place where friendships are formed, and lives are enriched. Our community continues to grow stronger together. ## **Acknowledgements** I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Carole and Vikki for their continued support throughout the year. Their willingness to step in during a particularly challenging period, as we worked to recruit a new Centre Manager, was invaluable. By temporarily undertaking key holder responsibilities, they helped ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operation of the Centre while a longer-term solution was put in place. My thanks also go to Candice, Community Development Manager at Bracknell Forest Council, for her ongoing guidance, advice and commitment to Farley Wood Community Centre. Her knowledge and support have been greatly appreciated, and I look forward to continuing our positive working relationship. I also remain hopeful that the proposed improvements to the surrounding grounds will continue to progress, helping to enhance the Centre and the wider community for years to come. I am delighted to welcome Lindsey as our new Centre Manager following Dave's departure. In a relatively short time, Lindsey has already made a positive impact, bringing fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a new perspective to the role. Her vision for raising the profile of the Centre and strengthening its presence within the community is both encouraging and inspiring, and I look forward to seeing those plans develop over the coming year. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of Farley Wood Community Centre. Whether through your time, expertise, encouragement or partnership, your continued support is at the heart of everything we achieve, and together we can look forward to an exciting future. Yours sincerely, ## **Sanita Gillis** Chairman, Farley Wood Community Centre ## **End of Report** ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2026** ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** ||Page|| |---|---|---| |General Information||2| |Accountant's Report||3| |Client Approval Certificate||4| |Profit & Loss Account||5| |Balance Sheet||6| ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** |Chair|Mrs Sanita Gillis| |---|---| |Address|Turnpike Road| ||Binfield| ||Bracknell| ||Berkshire| ||RG42 1FW| ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** In accordance with your instructions, the financial statements of Farley Wood Community Association, which comprises the Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and related notes, have been compiled from the accounting records, information and explanations that you have provided. The financial statements have been compiled on the accounting basis set out in note 1 to the financial statements. The financial statements are not intended to achieve full compliance with the provision of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This report is made to you. The work that has been undertaken has been necessary to compile the financial statements, report to you on them and to state any matters to you in this report and for no other purpose. No responsibility is accepted or should be assumed to anyone other than Farley Wood Community Association for that work or for this report. You have approved the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2026 and have acknowledged your responsibility for them, for the appropriateness of the accounting basis and for providing all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. The accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the information and explanations provided by you has not been verified and therefore no opinion is expressed on or statement appended to the financial statements. Katherine Carter SKD Accounting Ltd 62 Westmorland Drive Warfield Berkshire RG42 3QP Date ……20/07/2026………………………………………………….. ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** In accordance with the terms of engagement of SKD Accounting Ltd, I approve the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2026 which comprises the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the financial statements, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis as set out in note 1, and for providing SKD Accounting Ltd with all information and explanations necessary for their compilation. ……………………………………………………………………………… S. Gillis Date …………………………………………………………………….. ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION For the Year Ended 31 March 2026** |**Income:**
Regular Hall Hire
Discounts Given
Occasional Hall Hire
Sales
Grants
Interest Earned
Lottery
Expenses Recharged
**Expenditure:**
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Advertising/ Promotional
Cleaning
Note*2
Computer Costs
Employers NI
Insurances
Interest Payable
Licences
Note*3
Light & Heat
Office/General Administrative Expenses
Premises Expenses
Premises Expenses:Water Cooler Costs
Printing, Postage and Stationery
Rent
Repairs & Maintenance
Repairs & Maintenance:Air Conditioning
Maintenance
Telephone
Wages
Waste Removal
Water Rates
Gifts
Over/ Under Payments
Note*4
Other Costs
Renovations, Fixtures & Fittings:|£
£
39,722
0
6,670
0
0
0
0
310
46,702
2,168
0
3,072
200
0
786
4
666
11,335
0
817
391
18
240
532
1251
86
16871
1281
1497
99
0
0
0
41,313
5,390
0
5,390
**2026**|£
£
39,436
0
7,060
0
0
0
0
0
46,496
2,403
17
2,864
0
86
786
34
533
11,414
16
454
292
5
240
1694
0
80
16895
1396
6860
0
31
93
0
46,191
304
0
304
**2025**| |---|---|---| Notes: - *1 - These accounts are prepared on an accrual basis. - *2 - Includes Cleaning Labour costs of £682 - *3 - This is the PPL PRS music licence for the year. In YE2025 this was under "Other Professional Services" - *4 - This is where I believe Customers have overpaid their invoices, they could also be agreed additional charges. ## **FARLEY WOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION At 31 March 2026** |Notes
**FIXED ASSETS**
Grant for Air Conditioning System
*1
Air Conditioning Costs
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
Prepayments
Accrued Income
Current Account
Savings Account
Cash in Hand
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
Creditors
Accrued Expenses
Net Wages
PAYE/NI
Refundable Deposits
*2
Grants Received in Advanced
**NET ASSETS**
**FINANCED BY:**
**CAPITAL ACCOUNT**|£
£
(30,000)
39,485
9,485
10,832
55
(11,392)
29,437
0
0
28,932
1,011
897
0
339
150
0
2,397
36,020
36,020
**36,020**
0
**2026**|£
£
(30,000)
39,485
9,485
1,599
0
0
21,315
0
0
22,914
1,199
0
0
276
200
0
1,675
30,724
30,724
**30,724**
0
**2025**| |---|---|---| ## **Notes:** - *1 - Grant was received in financial year 2023/24 - *2 - Key Deposits & Security Deposits for Events ## **Farley Wood – Year End Accounts Report** ## **YE 31/03/26** Below is a summary of the income and expenditure changes, focusing on those over £100. - Regular hall hire has increased by £286, compared to FY 2025. - Occasional hall hire has decreased by £390, compared to FY 2025 - Expenses were recharged to some of the Regular hirers, a total of £310. Breakdown as follows: |**_Expenses_**
**_Recharged_**
**_1 April 2025 to 31_**
**_March 2026_**|**Trans**
**date**
**Inv.**
**No.**
**Name**
**Description**|**Amoun**
**t**| |---|---|---| ||
09/07/202
5
12021
FC
Bracknell
Extra key cut by IRM of a security key for the external
change area door.
16/12/202
5
12075
BFC
Use of power for floodlights by B.F.C via Oscar Pickles
17/01/202
6
12095
Sue
Butler
Plus Three - General expenses recharged to centre users
- PAT Testing|53.34
200.00
57.12| |**TOTAL**||**£310.46**| - Accountancy and bookkeeping costs have reduced by £235. - Cleaning costs have increased by £208, this includes cleaning materials and labour. Labour costs were £682.40 for the year. - Computer costs have increased by £200, a new laptop was purchased for the Centre Manager. - The PPL PRS licence has increased by £133. - Premises expenses have increased by £363. - Waste Removal has decreased by £114 - Water rates have decreased by £5363, this huge reduction is because in FY24/25 there had been some billing issues that had led to debt collection charges and a £6,000 bill. Thankfully, those costs have not been incurred this year. Overall FWCA has made a surplus of £5930 for the financial year 2025/26, this is an increase of £5086 compared to financial year 2024/25.