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2023-03-31-accounts

Company registration number 6792798 Registered Charity Number 1129931

Glyndon Community Group

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2023

Glyndon Community Group Report and accounts Year ended 31 March 2023

Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Report of the trustees 2
Report of the independent examiners 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Income and expenditure account 8
Cash flow statement 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11

Glyndon Community Group Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2023

Registered charity number 1129931 Company Registration Number 6792798 Registered office Glyndon Community Centre 75 Raglan Road Plumstead, London SE18 7LB

Management committee

and Trustees Kwasi Asare Obuor Asimpih Jemima Ellis Stewart Jagjit Singh Juttla (resigned Oct 2022) Lynne Christine Chamberlain Marion Doherty Jennifer Rosina Archer Sheila Elaine Jones Laura Ezinne Obasi Linda Rosina Winslow Katie Haisman (appointed Mar 2023)

Bankers

Independent Examiners

Unity Trust Bank Nine Brindley Place Birming ham B1 2HB Michael Adamson and Co 23 Helena Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 8LN

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Report of the Trustees to the members of Glyndon Community Group

The trustees, who are also members of the management committee, present their annual report and the financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2023.

The report of the trustees has been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS 102) effective October 2019 and applicable accounting standards

Governing documents

The Governing Document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Glyndon Community Group. Company no 6792798 and Registered Charity no 1129931 as adopted at the Inaugural General Meeting of the organisation on 22 January 2009

Objects of the charity, principal activities and organisation of our work

The objects of the Company shall be:

a. To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Greenwich and especially within and around the designated Centre and Halls without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authority, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities for healthy recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

b. To secure the establishment of the community and manage the same whether alone or in co-operation with any maintain local authority or other person or body in furtherance of these objects

The charity facilitates a whole range of community activities from all of its sites which are as follows:

Delivery of Key Services Live well Greenwich/ healthy cookery clubs Baby Clinics Breast Feeding Pre School / Afterschool Childcare/Development (Home Start, childminders, toy library) Lunch clubs Community Focussed Clubs and Activities Chess Dance/Fitness . Brownies, Girl Guides, Cubs and Scouts Youth Clubs Residents Associations Cookery Clubs /healthy eating. Worklessness/ Support back in to Employment Gym A competitively priced Community Gym is located at the Glyndon Community Centre Gardening and food growing club for local residents. A table tennis club for local children. Community Events Glyndon Festival Coldharbour Festival

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Carol Concert OAPs Xmas lunch National Play Day Children’s Easter egg hunt Children’s Halloween Party Fireworks displays Subsidised summer coach trips for local residents Community Lunches Coronation Events Weekly Coffee morning for local residents. Woman's health events. Community health events

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is organised so that the Trustees are responsible for its overall governance within the terms of the charity’s Trust Deed, working in conjunction with a Management Committee, with the day to day management delegated to the Centre Manager, Andy Church, following policies and procedures agreed by the Trustees.

The Charity manages four sites: Glyndon Community Centre, Coldharbour Community Hall, Invicta Community Hall and the Slade Community Hall. All of these buildings are owned by The Royal Borough of Greenwich and are let to the charity on a tenancy at will.

The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit when deciding what activities the charity should undertake..

Development, activities and achievements this year

It is the aim of the Trustees to develop the charity in order to make it more sustainable in the future and further develop the enabling of the local communities accordance with the objects stated in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

This year was another challenging one for the organisation post COVID as we have returned to normal with our income levels yet to reach pre covid levels.

The charity is also committed to supporting the local community by organising, facilitating and supporting such community events and activities as follows:

Glyndon Festival OAPs Xmas lunch National Play Day Summer coach trips Table tennis club for local children Santa's Grotto for local children Community gardening events Community cooking events Health awareness training for staff and local residents Festival and funday for local residents Xmas party for local children Coffee mornings for local parents and residents Health and well being events

3

Review of the financial position

The net income and resources for the year amounted to a deficit of £8,080. This was a result of the various COVID-19 restrictions having a negative effect on our income. The organisation was also fortunate to receive its full £65,000 commissioning funding from the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Transactions for the year and balances at the yearend are shown in the accounts on pages 7 to 15 attached

Investment policy and returns

Under the constitution, the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit.

The figure now invested as at 31 March 2023 is £135,000. This is included in the overall reserve fund of £145,007. The investment account has returned 2.6% in the last financial year.

Reserves

The charity commission requires charities to determine and explain their policy for free reserves. The trustees have reviewed the free reserve policy

  1. It is the Glyndon Community Groups policy to establish an adequate reserve fund to cover the costs of three months operation in the event of closure, ensure that all buildings are handed back to the Royal Borough of Greenwich in a condition comparable with that stated in the 2008 condition surveys.

  2. The minimum sum therefore ultimately required to be in the reserve funds is £182,218

  3. This is made up of the following:

  4. £53,000 Three months operating costs based on 2022/23 budget.

  5. £63,218 Being the cost of redundancy payments as at 31 March 2022

  6. £66,000 Property dilapidations.

  7. The current amount of funds held in the reserve account is £2,074.21 at 31 March 2023 it is board’s policy to make it a priority, invest annually on receipt of the year end accounts.

The current total in the reserve fund is £137,074.21. The sum of £137,074.21 is held in the reserve account and the investment account and this forms part of the £137,441.39 cash at bank and in hand on the balance sheet shown on page 10 of the accounts.

Trustees

The trustees and their period of service is shown on page 1

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Risk management

The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.

The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate any significant risk.

Statement of trustee’s responsibilities

The trustees are required by law to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and its financial position at the end of the year.

In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistantly;

  2. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  3. state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and with applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

  4. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume the charity will continue in operation

A resolution proposing Michael Adamson and Co be re-appointed as independent examiners of the charity was put to the governing body.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf

Date ...................................................... Trustee ................................................

Trustee ................................................

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Glyndon Community Group

Report of the Independent Examiners to the Members of Glyndon Community Group

We have examined the financial statements on pages 7 to 15 for the period ended 31 March 2023, which have been prepared under the accounting policies set out on page 11.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the veiw given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

  1. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice : Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

  1. to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Michael Adamson and Co Chartered Accountants

21 The Drive Hullbridge Hockley Essex SS5 6LZ

Date :

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Glyndon Community Group Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 March 2023

Restricted Unrestricted
Notes
funds
funds
2023
Income and expenditure
£
£
£
Incoming resources
Grants receivable and donations
2
75,000
-
75,000
Other incoming resources
3
-
94,214
94,214
Total incoming resources
75,000
94,214
169,214
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Direct charitable expenditure
4
75,000
106,069
181,069
Governance costs
1, 5
-
1,027
1,027
Total expenditure
75,000
107,096
182,096
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year
-
(12,882)
(12,882)
Statement of other recognised gains and losses
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources before
other recognised gains -
net movement in funds
6
-
(12,882)
(12,882)
Total funds brought forward
6,000
149,162
155,162
Total funds carried forward
6,000
136,280
142,280
Restricted Unrestricted
Notes
funds
funds
2023
Income and expenditure
£
£
£
Incoming resources
Grants receivable and donations
2
75,000
-
75,000
Other incoming resources
3
-
94,214
94,214
Total incoming resources
75,000
94,214
169,214
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Direct charitable expenditure
4
75,000
106,069
181,069
Governance costs
1, 5
-
1,027
1,027
Total expenditure
75,000
107,096
182,096
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year
-
(12,882)
(12,882)
Statement of other recognised gains and losses
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources before
other recognised gains -
net movement in funds
6
-
(12,882)
(12,882)
Total funds brought forward
6,000
149,162
155,162
Total funds carried forward
6,000
136,280
142,280
2022
£
134,013
67,570
75,000
94,214
169,214
201,583
208,672
991
75,000
107,096
182,096
209,663
-
(12,882)
(12,882)
(8,080)
(8,080)
163,242
6,000
136,280
142,280
155,162

The(deficit)/surplus for the year represents the total recognised (losses)/gains for the period

The charity commenced all activities within the period

None of the charity's activities were discontinued during the current period

The attached notes form part of the accounts

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Glyndon Community Group Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
7
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
12
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
General funds
14
2023
£
540
12,283
137,441
149,724
(7,984)
141,740
142,280
6,000
136,280
142,280
2022
£
720
14,336
146,507
160,843
(6,401)
154,442
155,162
6,000
149,162
155,162
2022
£
720
14,336
146,507
160,843
(6,401)
154,442
155,162
6,000
149,162
155,162
155,162
6,000
149,162
155,162

The management committee are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The management committee acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the management committee on and signed on their behalf.

Trustee ……………………………………………. Date ……………………………………… Kwasi Asare Obuor-Asimpih Trustee …………..……………..……………………. Date ………………………………………

Kwasi Asare Obuor-Asimpih

Marion Doherty

The attached notes form part of these accounts

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Glyndon Community Group Income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes
2023
£
Grants and donations
2
75,000
Other income
3
94,214
Total income
169,214
Direct charitable expenditure
4
181,069
Governance costs
5
1,027
Total expenses
182,096
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
(12,882)
2022
£
134,013
67,570
201,583
208,672
991
209,663
(8,080)

The attached notes form part of the accounts

9

Glyndon Community Group Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2023

Glyndon Community Group
Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31 March 2023
Notes
Net cash used in operating activities
18
Interest received
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the period
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward
Consisting of:
Cash at bank and in hand
Total funds
2023
£
(13,754)
4,688
(9,066)
146,507
137,441
137,441
Total funds
2022
£
(8,306)
3,583
(4,723)
151,230
146,507
146,507

The attached notes form part of the accounts

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Glyndon Community Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and are in accordance the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

Incoming resources

Voluntary income and donations are included in incoming resourses when they are receivable, except when the doners specify that they must be used in future accounting periods or donors conditions have not been fulfilled, then income is deferred. The income from fees is recorded gross.

Grants receivable

Grants receivable are recorded on the accruals basis

Resources expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.

Expenditure which is directly attributable to specific activities have been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of these resources.

Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a reducing balance basis over their useful economic lives as follow:

Equipment

25%

Governance costs

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examiner's fees and costs linked to the stretegic management of the charity

Value added tax

Value added tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such is included in the relevant cost in the Statement of Financial Activities

Pensions

The Charity operates a defined benefit pension scheme which are treated as a defined contribution scheme under FRS 102 as the assets of the scheme are not specifically held for the company. Contributions are charged to the income and expenditure account as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

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Glyndon Community Group Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2023

2 Grants receivable and donations

2
Grants receivable and donations
2
Royal Borough of Greenwich - commisioning
funding
Royal Borough of Greenwich - COVID 19
and other grants
Government grants - Job Retention Scheme
Friends of Glyndon
Restricted
funds
£
10,000
-
-
65,000
Unrestricted 2023
£
10,000
-
-
65,000
2022
£
65,000
42,667
26,346
-
funds
£
-
-
-
-
75,000 - 75,000 134,013
3
Other incoming resources
Affiliation fees
Coffee bar income
Rental income
Fitness room income
Interest
4
Direct charitable expenditure
Consumables
Event and direct expenses
Insurance
Salaries and wages
Pension contributions
3
Bad debts
Payroll preparation fees
Staff training and welfare
Print, post and stationery
Light and heat
Water rates
Cleaning and sanitation
4
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation of equipment
Telephone and fax
Motor and travelling expenses
Sundries
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted Unrestricted 2023
£
-
363
87,916
1,247
4,688
2022
£
-
122
62,960
905
3,583
funds
£
363
87,916
1,247
4,688
- 94,214 94,214 67,570
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
75,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted 2023
£
354
2,453
1,322
128,291
10,108
-
488
-
1,436
15,950
850
6,479
8,114
180
2,758
1,901
385
2022
£
153
1,041
1,312
122,569
31,793
16,205
483
-
1,814
9,777
1,044
4,814
13,203
360
2,326
1,043
735
funds
£
354
2,453
1,322
53,291
10,108
-
488
1,436
15,950
850
6,479
8,114
180
2,758
1,901
385
75,000 106,069 181,069 208,672

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Glyndon Community Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

5 Governance costs

Bank charges
Independent examiner's fee
5
6
Net movement in funds for the year
The net movement is after charging:
Depreciation
Independent examiner's fee
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
Unrestricted Unrestricted 2023
£
227
800
2022
£
181
810
funds
£
227
800
- 1,027 1,027 991
2023
£
180
800
2022
£
360
810

7 Staff costs

No remuneration was paid to trustees. The staff costs of the remaining staff were:

Wages and salaries
Pension contributions
Payroll costs
Social security costs
2023
£
122,876
10,108
488
3,927
2022
£
121,406
31,793
483
5,397
137,399 159,079

The average weekly number of staff employed, calculated as full time equivalents during the year was as follows:

during the year was as follows:
Direct charitable work
Governance costs
2023
4
2
2022
4
2
6 6

No employee received remuneration over £60,000 in the year.

Remuneration to key management personnel in the year amounted to £45,273 (2022 : £40,733)

6 Trustee remuneration and expenses

During the year no Trustees received remuneration or reimbursed expenses ( 2022: none )

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Glyndon Community Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

9 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2022
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
10 Debtors
Trade debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
Current account
Deposit account
Rathbones Investment account
Cash in hand
12 Creditors : amounts falling due within one year
Other taxes and social security costs
Accruals
Equipment
£
16,596
2022
£
14,336
16,596
15,876
180
16,056
540
720
2023
£
12,283
2023
£
353
2,074
135,000
14
2022
£
1,486
10,007
135,000
14
137,441 146,507
2023
£
2,627
5,357
2022
£
2,160
4,241
7,984 6,401

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets
Restricted
funds
£
-
6,000
Restricted
funds
£
-
6,000
Unrestricted
funds
£
540
135,740
Unrestricted
funds
£
540
135,740
Total
£
540
141,740
6,000 136,280 142,280

14

Glyndon Community Group Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2023

14 Movement in funds

Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
£
Restricted funds
75,000
Unrestricted funds -General funds
94,214
Total unrestricted funds
94,214
Total funds
169,214
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
Notes
Incoming resources
Grants
2
Other income resources
3
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Direct charitable expenditure
4
Governance costs
5
Total expenditure
Statement of other recognised gains and losses
Net incoming resources before other
recognised gains -
net movement in funds
6
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Incoming
resources
£
75,000
Outgoing
resources
£
75,000
At
31 March 2023
£
6,000
At
31 March 2022
£
6,000
94,214 107,096 136,280 149,162
94,214 107,096 136,280 149,162
169,214 182,096 142,280 155,162
Restricted
funds
2022
£
65,000
-
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
69,013
67,570

Total
2022
£
134,013
67,570
65,000 136,583 201,583
66,450
-
142,222
991
208,672
991
66,450 143,213 209,663
(1,450)
7,450
(6,630)
155,792
(8,080)
163,242
6,000 149,162 155,162

15 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities

16 Company limited by guarantee

The Charity is limited by guarantee and accordingly has no share capital.

17 Corporation tax

The Charity is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities

18 Reconciliation of net movements in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net movement in funds
Add back depreciation
Less interest received
Decrease / (increase) in debtors
Increase / (decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
2023
£
(12,882)
180
(4,688)
2,053
1,583
2022
£
(8,080)
360
(3,583)
5,995
(2,998)
(13,754) (8,306)

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