Charity No. 1151528 MArrERDALE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 31", MARCH 2023
Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date PeTlod end date From 01 2022 To 31 03 2D23 Section A Reference and administration details Charlty name MATTERDALE COMMUNIry ASSOCIATION Regi8tsred Gharfty number 1151528 Charlty'• prfnclpal addr•ss The Old Vicarage Matterdale Penrith CA11 OLD Names of thg chartty trusts88 who manage the Charity actod If notlor whol Tru•ts• namo Offlc• Ilf any) year Veronica Gore Chair Jane Newport Mark Nixon Secretary Treasurer Emma Bray Brian Clark Peter Crofts Paul Goodman Resigned 519123 David Harrison Paddy Palmer Lucie Stockdale 10 Resigned 2018123
Section B Structure, governance and management Descrlptlon of the charfty's trusts Type of goveming document Constitlrtion dated 1511113 How the charity 18 Gonstituted Charitable Incorporated Organi8ation Trustee selection meth¢>Js Appointment by exlsting trustees Sectlon C Objectives and activities Summary of th8 objocts of the charity set out In Its uov•rnlng document {1) To promote for the benefft of the inhabitants of Matterdale and adjacent parishes without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authoritie8, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance 8ducation and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure timè occupations with the objects of improving the condition8 of life of the said inhabitants. (2} to establish or secure the establishment of a communty centr8 (hereinafter called Yhè centre,) and to maintain and manage the same {whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or person or body) in furtherance of Ihese objects. (31 To advance education for the beneffit of the public through the provision of 8duG8tional grants to young people under the age of 25 who are residant in Matterdale with any funds that are not required for the maintenance or developmerrt of the property.
Summary ofthe maln activities undertaken for tho public benefit In relation to these objects Public Benefft Trustees confirTn that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit as acts-vities have been planned and undertaken within the objects of the Matterdale Communlty Association during the period covered by this Trustees Report (April 2022 to August 2023) Please see the summary of the main activities in Section D b61ow. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achlevements of th• charity durlng the y•ar Actlvbties Aprll 2022 to March 2023 Admlnlstratlon & Communlcatlons The trustees met approximately every two months durlng the year. During the year truslees agreed a process for assessing risk for events, and for the finan¢ing of evenls and activities organi$ed on behaff of the Trustees by the'virtual Village Hall. cammittee. Communication to members and the wider Gommunlty has been via our Wgbsite, emails to Members from the MCA 8e¢retary, and through Matterdale Nextdoor. Communlty Hall Two MCA truslee8, Jane N8WPOrt and Veronica Gore, have continued to participale as advisors in the work of the Steering Group é8tablished by Matterdale School Foundation {MSF) to establish a community hall for Matterdale Two further MCA tnjstees, Emma Bray and Davld's Harrison, are members of this steering group in their capacity as MSF trustees. Since it became clear that the original plans for a hall vMr8 too costly, tha steering group has been considering other options. Although no decision has been made about a possible reduced design. other options have been pursued. A pilot project was set up to see if loint event8, held at Watemiillock Village Hall, but organised jointly by MCA and Watemiillock Village Hall Gommittee, would attra¢t people from both areas. The report of the pilot indicated that the joint evenls were enjoyed and were well attended by some members of both Communit areas. MCA considered that Ihe
was suffidently successful to contact WatermilloGk Village Hall commrttee to suggest further discussion of fvture joint working. The Parochial Church Counul has decided to make some charKJes to the Church and Chur¢h meeting room to facilitate a wider range of commursity activrties. MCA hopes that once these changes are made we will be able to work more close5y with the PCC to put on more community events at Matterdale Church. Communty Events The planning and organization of events is undertaken by the Ifirtual Village Hall committee IWHI, a subcommittee of MCA comprised of members of MCA and trustees. In the absence of a de81gnated community hall for Matterdale, events have taken place In the local pub, the Church, the Church meeting room, individuals private homes and a locally owned bam. This year, the WH has also run events at Watermillock Village Hall. The VVH organlzes a number of regular 8vents.' a weekly outdoor fitnes$ group, a bi-monthly quiz", a monthly film c]ub. The two Steel Band group8 meel weekly. The Nature Watch group, tog81her with another local charity (the Friends of Ullswater Way). initiated the organttation of a habitat survey in Matterdale. Volunteers have been trained, and a number of srtes have been surveyed over the year. They also initiated, wrth the support of Matterdale Parish CounrAI, a "low mow. regime for Dockray Village Green for 2022. There have been several collgborative evènts with the Matterdale Church. A well-altended Easter Day event was arranged after the Easter 8eNice. This included an easter egg hunt, a cupcake competition and refreshments. At the Carol SeNic8 in December. refreshments were provided by the Ukrainian guests who arè being hosted in th8 valley. Unfortunately, the Icy weather made it impo55ible for the steel pans to b8 moved to the Church, and the band was therefore not able to playthe large repertoire of carol8 and other calypso tunes it had rehearsed. The Royal Hotel was used as a venue for a successful and enjoyable event to celebrat6 the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This Sncluded Ghildren's races, a family dog show, a perfomiancé by the sleel band, folk music and ceilidh. MCA was successful in gaining funding for a marquee for the event and for a commemorative bench for Ihe DoGkray Village Green. The Royal Hotel yvas also the venue for a successful folk night showGasin9 Cumbrian talent. The photography group continued to send in photos and another su¢ce6sful calendar was produced for 2023. Two walks were organised to raise money and awareness of an appeal for a new publiG bench off the lane above Matterdale End which became known as °Pete's Bench" in August and on New Year's Day. Refreshments were provided on both occasions. The bench was SUCC8ssfully installed in November 2022.
The group organizin9 Ihe pilot of jOTnt working between MCA and WMVH (Watermillock Village Hall) put on several su&sSfUl events vrith the support of both organEations. These included a Pop-up cafe which was a fundraiser for Ukraine., a Haest supper and Hop in the aukumn, featunng music and line danang: a Christmas Fair took place in late Novembér and attracted a wide range of local stall holder8 and many visitors. A Bums Night was also arranged wrth a piper, speeches, and a ilidh. All these events Vre very enjoyable, ve organized and run by membefs of both organizatsons, and were attended by a range of residents from both communrties. A weekly badminton evening was organized at Watermil]ock Village Hall dunng the autumn and spring terms. A 'Big Qui£ organized by Rev Cathy Helm, w88 held at Watemiillock Village Hall with support from both WMVH and MCA Reports on the pilot hav8 tten written by the organtzing group indicating that the pilot had been a snIficant success. The reports will now be consKlered by both MCA and MSF. MCA has supported otsr organizations by advertising their events, for example, Friend of Ullswater Way, the Matterdale Breakfast meeting, and Watemillock Village Hall. We hav8 also raised funds for Ukraine through the Disasters Emergenw Committee and supported a collection for the local Food Bank. Actlvftlos Aprll to August 2023 Trustees met member8 of Waterniillock Village Hall committee to discuss drfferent ways ofjoint workln9. The discussions were incondusive, but MCA hopes a way will be found in the future to conbnue joint workin9. Communlty Ev•nts Several c<Mnmunty 8vents were organized during thi8 time penod. MCA worked wtth the PCC to support a Palm Sunday procession and to provide refreshments followng the Palm Sunday Service A successful Folk Nigm wgs organoed at Watemillock Village Hall. A well-attended everrt to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles was organTrsed in the grounds of the Royal Hotel. The steel band played. there was a novetty dog show. a bake-off and games and races. The regular events- bimonthly Quiz. monthly film dub, and weekly outdoor exercise group have continued. Thanks A huge thank you to all those who have volunteered to help organise events. to chair committees. and write minutes, to run the various groups, to send out emails, notifications. to contnbute to the website, to those who have sponsored our events, and to all those who came along and took part. A particular thank you to Helen Reed, Chair of the Virtual Village Hall Commitiee Since Ju 2022. A hu e thank outoev one who has
volunteered to chair committees, contributed to the organization of. and perfonnance a( our events, taken minutes, sent out emails, managed the website. sponsored or supported our events, and to all those who came along and took part. It's been another sucSsful year. whith is all thanks to our volunteers who gNe so generously of their time and enthusiasm, and all those who came along and enjoyed themselves. MCA would like to thank Heten and Nick Ratcliffe, who have stood down as members of VVH, for their huge Gontnbuknon over many years, and Lucie Stockdale and Paul Goodman, who were both among the founding members and trustees of MCA. but who have deoded to stand down as trustees. Section E Financial review Flnan¢lal Revlvw The MCA generated a surplus of £307 for the year to 31* March 2023, and raised £409 for the DEC Ukraine Appeal from the Jubilee c81ebration event in June 2022. Reservés Polley It is the policy of The Charity to hold 8 level of reserves sufficient to mainlain rts current level of activities Into the following year. Section F Declaration The trustee8 doclaro that they havo approved tho trust•M' report abov•. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trusteas Sl9naturo1$) Full name(g) Veronica Gore Po8ltlon Date q12oZ3
MAThERDALE COMPAUNrrY ASSOCIATION Charity 1151528 riod Annual accounts for the PerKA eThJ 0110412022 3110312023 Section A Statement of financial activities Restricted Unrestrthd EndcMm•rt Total th Total last year ¢ategorl85 by actmty Incomlng resources qNot• 3) Inconlno rogource• from o•nèrnt•d funds vory Ir¢ F01 F02 F03 F04 FOS 1,173 1.173 720 550 1,080 720 trner irorne Incorrdng ros from charttablo actlvStl•s Othgf In¢¢n4ng rn•OUTce• 2.628 2.628 2,642 Total Incomlng resoureos 1.173 4.521 4,272 Resources expendèd (Notss 4) Co•t• of Gen•ratlng Fun In¢oYft• tr4thrvJ rc•ts 415 415 480 Charltabh actlvltl•• 2.217 2.217 2,467 1,173 1.582 Oth•r r•wurc•• •xpenthd Total resources expended 3.041 1,173 4,214 2,947 307 307 1,325 Gross tran8tor• between funds 307 307 1,325 Other recognlsed galnsl(108ges) Cins aThJ bsses on reY4uatrM of fixd ass* the charity's use S17 si Net mownentln funds s19 307 307 1,325 Total funds brought forward Total lunds canied lorwaffl s21 4,645 4,952 3,320 4,645 4.952
Section B Balance sheet Restricted Unrestrictod Incomfr funds Endovmiènt Total thls Total la funds yoar year Fixed assets Tangiblè assets F01 283 F02 F03 F04 283 F05 Investments Total fixed assats 283 283 Current a88ets Stock and work in progress Dobtor¥ (Short temi) Investments Cash at bank and In hand Total cuffont assets 225 225 19 4,600 4,824 4,800 4.824 5,621 5,640 Credltors: amounts falling du• withln one year 156 156 995 Net current assets/(liabilftles) 4.669 4,669 4,645 Total assets less current118bllltles 4,952 4,952 4,845 Creditorn: amounts falllng due after one year Provlslons for Ilabllltle• and ¢harg•8 Net assets 4,952 4,952 4,845 Funds of the Charlty Unre8trlcted fund8 4.645 307 4.645 307 3.320 1,325 Ro8trl¢ted In¢omè fun(ts Endowment funds Totol funds 4.952 4.952 4,645 Sign&J by one trusiee on of all the trustees Print Narr Dof rovas Signature A NIXON I3
Section C Notes to the accounts Note 1 Basis of preparatlon 1.1 Basis of accountlng These accounts have been ppared on the basis of hist CLEt (e>rept that inveslnEnts are shtrwn at mark8t value} in accordan with.. . AccountJng and Reporting ty Charii*s- slateEnt of RnTrnded Practice (SORP 2005): and with A£counting Standards, and wrth the Charities Act. 1.2 Change In baslB of accountlng There has been no change to the a)untsTrg polKies (valuation Nles and r0d5 of o(N>>untlng) since last year. 1.3 Changes to previous accounts No changes have bèen nHde to aw>unts for previous years. 10
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Section C Notes to the accoiint5 Icontl &)te 3 Analys18 of incomSng resources This year Layt ytar Ana $1$ Voluntary Income Donations Gift Adlsmall Donations Schent Tax redaim Pele's bench fundraisin 430 120 1.173 Total 1,173 550 A¢tlvltl¢g for g&nèrntlng lund¥ Calend8r8 Totsl 720 1.080 Totsl 720 1.080 Incomlng rosour¢•8 from charltable actlvltl•g Jubilèè Event & ben¢h Jubilee Bench sUnT Event Othor a¢tivi1108 1,404 777 2.489 153 447 Totsl 2.628 Nots4 Anaty•h of r•8ouTCO0 oxpondod Thi• y•ar L••t yo•r Anal •1• Fundrnl•lng lrndSng ¢ts Calendar8 415 480 Total 415 ChNrflabl? a¢tlvltl•• Juljllee Event Jubllee Bench 994 971 Sunvner Event Meelin & finance ctssls Insurance Websitelplvertisin Othèr event costs 1,948 237 157 74 51 44 157 Total 2,217 1467 Donations DEC Ukraine P6te'$ bench al 409 1,173 Tt)tsl 1.582
Section C Notes to the accounts Icontl Note 5 Analysls of debtors Amounts falling due within one year Th1• y•ar Last year Amounts falling due 3ft&r more than one year Th18 yoar Last yoor Accyued InGome: Gift Aidlsmall Donatlon8 Tax rnclaim Pr•pald In$ur•n 68 157 19 225 19 Note 8 Credliors and a¢crual• An¥ly•h of ¢r•dhor4 Amounts falllng due wlthln onè year This yéar last y•ar Amounts falllng due after more than one year Th18year Last yoar Pete'8 b•n¢h Gr•nt yeI¥•d for Jublle• marqu•• lJun• 2022) 995 13