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2021-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07189080 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1135762

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FOR

FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

Spurling Cannon Chartered Certified Accountants 424 Margate Road Westwood Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SJ

FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Page
Joint Chairman's Report 1 to 2
Report of the Trustees 3 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

FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

JOINT CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Finance

Our financial resources continued to strengthen over the year reflecting good rental income from the Tennis Courts. Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the short-term closure of the courts during the reporting period, it had limited impact on our income from the tennis bookings as we saw popularity increase, especially during daytime hours with more people working from home. Our pricing model was updated from 29 March 2021, so this had negligible impact on the period covered by this report.

Unfortunately, we were not able to plan any fundraising community events during this period. We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able resume these in the future with resumption of our annual inter-street quiz provisionally planned for February 2022.

The lifespan of tennis court playing surfaces is estimated by the LTA at approximately 8 years. Our financial resources, combined ongoing income over the next few years, are expected to support the future need to fully refurbish the tennis courts, as well as ongoing maintenance costs of the courts and related facilities such as lights. Our goal in the next financial year is to update our assessment of likely costs (versus resources) and more explicitly assess financial resources that may be required to maintain other critical community facilities on the Green such as the pavilion.

Tennis Venue Update

Brook Green continues to stand out as a Lawn Tennis Association registered venue. Despite the obvious difficulties created by Covid-19 lockdowns the courts were open whenever allowed and continue to be an integral and important part of the community.

Venue Improvements

In June 2020 we undertook a full deep clean and repainting of all the courts. This returned them to the pristine state in which they started life.

Coaching

Working with the LTA and our licensed coaches from Courtfit, we have established a wide coaching offer across all abilities, whilst maintaining peak and off-peak access to playing members. Our membership is still free, which allows all members of the public to be able to book and use the court facilities. We are continually reviewing the coaching offer, which is updated each term.

We continue to see high take up of both the block booked courses and the "drop-in" sessions. We have worked hard to ensure there is the right mix of time on the courts for group coaching, one-to-one coaching and, of course, casual play by the public.

Outreach tennis programs continue with 3 local schools, which have been run through the generosity of our coaches CourtFit who give their time for free to organize the local schools program.

We continue to receive very positive feedback on the courts in general and always welcome feedback on all aspects of the courts.

Playground

The full refurbishment and upgrade plans, first discussed in 2019, stalled due to Covid-19, changes in Council personnel and the high expected costs involved. The aim now is to undertake refurbishment work in early 2022 focusing on three areas: the high-level planter area, the sandpit, and the mounds. This is an outcome from discussions with the H&F Parks Officer after the reporting period, in November 2021.

The mounds, which are the central feature of the playground, have been particularly problematical as the current covering is unsatisfactory. The Hammersmith &Fulham Parks Officer has recommended the use of a wet pour substance which we have been advised is available in green.

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

JOINT CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

In addition, the Parks Officer will identify two new small pieces of equipment for the area between the entrance gate and the first mound where play equipment has been removed. Boarding, ideally made of non-degrading material, is planned to be attached at the bottom of the fence to stop sand and woodchips spreading onto the path alongside the path that crosses Brook Green. Furthermore, it is planned that the fencing at the southern end will be straightened out. This will have the benefit of enlarging the playground at little cost and make much better use of this space.

Before the end of the March 2022 financial year, the Friends of Brook Green will review the estimates for the above work and determine what contribution can be made towards the costs, alongside other external funding, accepting that the Council has a restricted budget.

Pavilion

In March 2020 we welcomed Bears to the kiosk in Brook Green. Despite many months of disruption due to Covid-19 this entrepreneurial, fun & experienced team have become an important addition to our community. They offer a wide range of seasonal products for residents and visitors to enjoy. The staff are a genuine asset to this enthusiastic business. We look forward to them continuing their partnership with the Brook Green community and are in discussions with Bears regarding such continuation.

Brook Green Management

Horticulture and Trees

This year has been heavily influenced by the lockdown and other restrictions. However, from Autumn 2020 until the restrictions came in place, several gardening activities were carried out with the support of St Paul's Girls School and occasionally, on weekends, with the support of other local volunteers. A few plants of Coronus, crab apple and dog roses were planted alongside the North side of the lawn. We focused on the maintenance of the two raised beds in the quiet garden, where some new plants were also added after the reporting period, in June 2021. We also continued with weeding and collecting excess leaves and other rubbish. We seeded part of the quiet garden with clover, which is apparently more shade tolerant and appreciated by pollinators.

We also submitted a project to get the Grow Back Greener grant to enhance various parts of Brook Green, but we were unfortunately unsuccessful. Better luck next time!

In March 2021 we also seeded the island on Hammersmith Broadway with a wild-flower meadow, the result was beautiful and appreciated by our local community.

We hope to continue to encourage more people with events and resume our plans for the other areas of Brook Green. Trees

Since the work carried out just before the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been no further work on the trees during the reporting period, but we would hope to revert to this with the Council in the 2022 calendar year.

Community Outreach

We continue to support local charities where possible. In addition to the tennis outreach, referred to earlier, this also includes support in kind with time dedicated from members of the FBG Board and modest donations to local causes at local schools. This includes supporting pupils who need to catch up on learning and experiences which had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. These included supporting art projects to develop communication skills, equipment to encourage fitness and reading resources to develop reading skills.

A 6-year-old pupil from local school commented "The topics books in our classes are extremely informative and give us lots of knowledge and we have used them in class for our work. For example, we had a book on Cleopatra, and we used the book to help us with our work."

A Year 6 pupil from local school commented "The topics books in our classes are extremely informative and give us lots of knowledge and we have used them in class for our work. For example, we had a book on Cleopatra, and we used the book to help us with our work. " Our goal is to continue to support similar local initiatives in the future.

Our Annual Friends Meeting is planned as a virtual event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will take place on 10th January 2022 at 6pm.

As always, we would like to acknowledge with thanks the time and commitment made to the Friends by all members of Board and by the many volunteers who have helped us during these challenging times.

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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 2021. 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

The Charitable objectives are:

  1. To protect and enhance the character, maintenance, safety, facilities and accessibility of Brook Green as an amenity.

  2. To benefit the residents of the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, particularly those living in the area surrounding Brook Green, by associating together said residents in a common effort to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation, with the objective of improving conditions of life for the residents, and

  3. To carry out such other charitable activities as the directors in their absolute discretion see fit.

The Charity's objectives are for the benefit of the public, in particular residents of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

07189080 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1135762

Registered office

424 Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SJ

Trustees

Mr C D Boyd Lloyds Underwriter Ms J A Duff International Business Mr N C London TV Producer Ms A Clarke Retired Mr C I J Sanderson Surveyor Ms D Goretti Accountant (resigned 1/3/2021) Ms L H Higgins Director Mr R J A Collins Director Ms E Marneur Director (resigned 1/12/2020) Ms I Rosazza Bertina Director Ms S H Cohen Director

Company Secretary

Mr C D Boyd

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Richard Phillpott FMAAT ACCA Spurling Cannon Chartered Certified Accountants 424 Margate Road Westwood Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms J A Duff - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Friends Of Brook Green ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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

  4. 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.

Richard Phillpott FMAAT ACCA Spurling Cannon Chartered Certified Accountants 424 Margate Road Westwood Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SJ

28 November 2021

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
45
Charitable activities
Protection and enhancement of Brook Green
56,294
Other trading activities
3
-
Investment income
4
2,465
Total
58,804
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
13
Charitable activities
Protection and enhancement of Brook Green
36,976
Total
36,989
Net gains/(losses) on investments
9,932
NET INCOME
31,747
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
164,899
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
196,646
Restricted
funds
£
120
-
-
1
121
-
-
-
-
121
7,763
7,884
2021
Total
funds
£
165
56,294
-
2,466
58,925
13
36,976
36,989
9,932
31,868
172,662
204,530
2020
Total
funds
£
560
55,691
28,731
1,933
86,915
7,314
23,371
30,685
(2,317)
53,913
118,749
172,662

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
7
72,615
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
6,993
Cash at bank
136,847
143,840
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(19,809)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
124,031
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
196,646
NET ASSETS
196,646
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
7,884
7,884
-
7,884
7,884
7,884
2021
Total
funds
£
72,615
6,993
144,731
151,724
(19,809)
131,915
204,530
204,530
196,646
7,884
204,530
2020
Total
funds
£
62,683
3,849
134,185
138,034
(28,055)
109,979
172,662
172,662
164,899
7,763
172,662

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2021

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 28 November 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

Ms J A Duff - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

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.

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.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Brook Green Day - Takings
Brook Green Area Street Quiz Night- Takings
2021
£
165
2021
£
-
-
-
2020
£
560
2020
£
19,981
8,750
28,731

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
2021 2020
£ £
Other fixed asset inv - UnFII 2,442 1,807
Interest receivable - trading 24 126
2,466 1,933

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
70
Charitable activities
Protection and enhancement of Brook Green
55,691
Other trading activities
28,731
Investment income
1,930
Total
86,422
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7,314
Charitable activities
Protection and enhancement of Brook Green
23,371
Total
30,685
Net gains/(losses) on investments
(2,317)
NET INCOME
53,420
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
111,479
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
164,899
Restricted
funds
£
490
-
-
3
493
-
-
-
-
493
7,270
7,763
Total
funds
£
560
55,691
28,731
1,933
86,915
7,314
23,371
30,685
(2,317)
53,913
118,749
172,662

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2020
Revaluations
At 31 March 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 March 2021 is represented by:
Valuation in 2021
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
9.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
Unlisted
investments
£
62,683
9,932
72,615
72,615
62,683
Unlisted
investments
£
72,615
2021
2020
£
£
36
-
6,957
3,849
6,993
3,849
2021
2020
£
£
-
4
19,809
28,051
19,809
28,055

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund
Restricted Tennis Court Refurbishment
Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund
Restricted Tennis Court Refurbishment
Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/4/20
£
164,899
-
164,899
4,763
3,000
7,763
172,662
follows:
Incoming
resources
£
58,804
-
58,804
121
58,925
At 1/4/19
£
111,479
-
111,479
4,270
3,000
7,270
118,749
Net
movement
in funds
£
50,037
(18,290)
31,747
121
-
121
31,868
Resources
expended
£
(18,699)
(18,290)
(36,989)
-
(36,989)
Net
movement
in funds
£
59,827
(6,407)
53,420
493
-
493
53,913
Transfers
between
At
funds
31/3/21
£
£
(18,290)
196,646
18,290
-
-
196,646
-
4,884
-
3,000
-
7,884
-
204,530
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
9,932
50,037
-
(18,290)
9,932
31,747
-
121
9,932
31,868
Transfers
between
At
funds
31/3/20
£
£
(6,407)
164,899
6,407
-
-
164,899
-
4,763
-
3,000
-
7,763
-
172,662

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 86,422 (24,278) (2,317) 59,827
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund - (6,407) - (6,407)
86,422 (30,685) (2,317) 53,420
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund 493 - - 493
TOTAL FUNDS 86,915 (30,685) (2,317) 53,913

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund
Restricted Tennis Court Refurbishment
Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/4/19
£
111,479
-
111,479
4,270
3,000
7,270
118,749
Net
movement
in funds
£
109,864
(24,697)
85,167
614
-
614
85,781
Transfers
between
funds
£
(24,697)
24,697
-
-
-
-
-
At
31/3/21
£
196,646
-
196,646
4,884
3,000
7,884
204,530

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 145,226 (42,977) 7,615 109,864
Unrestricted Pavilion Fund - (24,697) - (24,697)
145,226 (67,674) 7,615 85,167
Restricted funds
Restricted Sports Fund 614 - - 614
TOTAL FUNDS 145,840 (67,674) 7,615 85,781

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2021 2020
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 165 560
Other trading activities
Brook Green Day - Takings - 19,981
Brook Green Area Street Quiz Night- Takings - 8,750
- 28,731
Investment income
Other fixed asset inv - UnFII 2,442 1,807
Interest receivable - trading 24 126
2,466 1,933
Charitable activities
Tennis court income 54,949 55,691
Recharged expenses 1,345 -
56,294 55,691
Total incoming resources 58,925 86,915
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Sundries 13 28
Brook Green Day - Outgoings - 6,016
Quiz Evening Expenses - 1,270
13 7,314
Charitable activities
Website costs 240 600
Pavillion development costs 15,103 3,490
Tennis courts 10,037 5,827
Pavillion Running Costs 3,187 2,917
Donations 4,000 2,000
Playground refurbishment - 3,348
Horticulture 1,373 847
Subscriptions 308 607
34,248 19,636
Support costs
Management
Insurance 16 446

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FRIENDS OF BROOK GREEN

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2021 2020
£ £
Management
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees 2,712 3,289
Total resources expended 36,989 30,685
Net income 21,936 56,230

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