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2023-03-31-accounts

HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

Charity Number 1152575

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR

Financial Year Ending 31 MARCH 2023

118-124 High Street Hanham Bristol BS15 3EJ

www.hanhamcentre.org

Hanham Community Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2023

CONTENT Page
Trustees Annual Report 1-6
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 7
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10-12
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 13

HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2023

The Trustees have pleasure in presenting this report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. As described the Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of financial statements.

1. Responsibilities of the Trustees

The Charities Act requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the year and of the surplus or deficiency for the year then ended.

In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies, as described on page 10, and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. They must also prepare the financial statements on the ‘going concern’ basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

2. Background & Governing Document

The Charity is a local community association established following WWII, and governed by a Trust Deed dated 20/5/1945. Since then it has developed in membership, facilities and activities but has remained a focal point in the community. Located on the outskirts of Bristol (in the county of South Gloucestershire) it is now surrounded by local development which has taken it from a rural to urban environment. This has changed the nature of both the activities and the membership. The centre is located on a main site with a separate sports ground about 1 mile away. The Governing Document was completely revised on 2000, and from 1[st] April 2009 the centre operates under the working name of ‘Hanham Community Centre’. In 2013 it registered this name as a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), closing the old “Hanham Community Centre” charity. The current Constitution is dated 8[th] February 2018. In 2016 the Trustees formalised the Social Club as an independent trading company, wholly owned by charity.

3. Professional Advisors

Bankers Independent Examiner Solicitor NatWest Bank Victoria Hicks Harris & Harris 90 Regent Street 28 Brunel Close 11 Stoney Street Kingswood Bridgeyate Frome Bristol Bristol Somerset BS16 8HS BS30 5BB BA11 1BU

4. Objectives

The objectives of the Charity, as stated in the CIO governing document are:

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And the Charity shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion. The area of benefit (“area of benefit”) shall be Hanham and the surrounding district.

5. Vision & Mission

(a) Our Vision Statement is:

“To be a welcoming, community focused organisation; providing a place where people can flourish and enhance the community. We see a future that is sustainable, well managed and developing; through a family focused centre which is available-when-wanted, thriving, and well utilised; and provides the facilities and activities that are needed”.

(b) Our Values are:

(c) Our Mission Statement is:

“To provide a clean, safe and welcoming venue to the community, which through its facilities and activities shall allow people to learn, develop skills, socialise and gain friendships’

This has been developed into a number of specific strategic objectives:

6. The Board of Trustees

Details of the current membership of the Board of Trustees, the officers and the extant subcommittees are as listed at Annex A. The method of appointment of Trustees is detailed in the current governing document.

FY2022/23 has been a challenging year after COVID-19. The centre lost a lot of activities following COVID and has not as yet) been able to replace them with new activities – though we continue to advertise. Expenditure has also risen with increased labour and fuel costs. A survey of similar local community centres indicated we could not increase rental charges further, and this is reflected in some groups moving elsewhere. In 2023/4 we will look to reduce costs further and promote the centre in increase revenue. , like 20/21 has been a rather odd year with COVID closing the centre for most of the period. The BATS bar income is stable, and has recently added Sky Sports to attract more sales – though the cost benefit of this is still being assessed.

So, on that basis - the centre is just about stable, with a nominal annual income figure of £156312, and a financial surplus of £1407 (Noting this includes £14491 of fund surplus from sections and the Development Fund, without which would have been a £13K deficit). This gives a total charity fund of £575754. Membership increased to £15 pa with approx. 222 members. The centre relies heavily on the Charity Trustees and volunteers for fund raising. We have a core staff of eight with a number of casual staff, as such the centre has a written Health and Safety Policy. The majority of our income is through our own fundraising and the hiring of our facilities (for parties and community activities etc).

7. Policies

(a) Reserves Policy

The Trustees have set a Reserves Policy which requires:

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The Current level of Free General Reserves is £11411, which is at an acceptable level to provide 9 months core activity taking into account risks associated with each stream of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted, planning activity level, and the organisation’s commitments.

(b) Public Benefit Statement

In terms of PB1, public benefit requirement, the Trustees have outlined the mission, objectives (purpose) and achievements of the charity and believe they have clearly defined what the public benefits delivered are, predominantly in terms of the charitable purpose described as:

In terms of public benefit relating to running (PB2) and reporting (PB3) the Trustees can confirm they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant and reported herein.

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The Cornerstones of our Services and Operation
TO PARTICIPATE IN TO SUPPORT OTHERS
Activities where the community can Those activities that offer support to the
come and participate. community and those who need us.
Table Top Sales, Craft Events, Art Coffee Mornings, Clinic(s), History
Exhibitions & Entertainment - Plays, Pantos
and other shows, Parish and community
meetings, and being a Trustee or Volunteer
TO SHARE INTERESTS TO MARK EVENTS
As a place to share interests, interact A place where people can meet with their
and learn from others. friends and mark life’s events!
Short Mat Bowls & Line Dance, Bridge, Births, Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings,
Cricket & Tennis, Snooker, Chess & Drama, Anniversaries, Funeral Receptions, Family Parties
Art Classes, Dance Classes & Keep Fit, and and Children’s Parties etc.
in the lounge bar – pool, TV, Crib, darts
----- End of picture text -----

8. Activities

The Charity normally offers a wide range of activities to support the local community and would continue to advertise for new activities. However in this period we had reduced activities. However to give an idea of what we would normally offer.

Short Mat Bowls
Hanham Art Club
Womens Institute
Pilates
Jive Dance Classes
Yoga
3D Dance
Brushstokes Art Group
Amateur Drama
Pregnancy Yoga
Bouncing Bobbins
Dog training Classes
Zumba
Zumba Gold
Coffee Morning
Art Classes
Zumba Chair
In Stitches
Carers Support Group
Hearoic
Snooker
Bridge
Judo
Line Dancing
Social Club
Post Natal Yoga
Hanham History
Cricket Club
Hanham Cadet Force
Flow Yoga
Chess
AmDram Youth
Tennis Club

Those underlined are either centre sections or centre organised activities. Whilst the facilities are utilised fully in the evenings the Trustees continue to develop the usage during the daytime.

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9. Achievements

The main achievements and activities over this year are as follows:

(a) Management and Governance

(b) Maintenance and Improvements

(c) Activities & Community Engagement

10. Issues & Risks

11. Future Developments Projects

Whilst this report is strictly for the period 1[st] Apr 22 until 31[st] March 23, this section is more akin to a Business Plan for the forthcoming year. The Trustees would normally revise the Strategic Plan in April, however given the global situation with the unknown COVID-19 pandemic this did not take place again this period. As such the details below remain unchanged.

Based on the 2019 review, the overall strategy remains generally unchanged. The shorter-term focus will be on modernising the older parts of the Centre, while trying to increase the overall utilisation of the existing facilities.

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“ Communicate to enable focused Modernisation and Utilisation ”

Medium Term Aims and Objectives

Theme: Resource Management Theme: Enabling Processes RM1 – Apply for Grants EP1 – Gain customer feedback RM2 – Focus parking for users EP2 – Gain staff feedback RM3 – Monitor and improve utilisation EP3 – Focus on Internal communications RM4 – Reduce costs – monitor utilities and visitor EP4 – Know Needs (of users) numbers. Theme: Working Together Theme: Customer (Public) Benefits WT1 – Develop Strategic Plan CB1 – Advertise Services WT2 – Agree Annual Objectives CB2 – Modernise Building WT3 – State Vision, Mission and Values to all CB3 – Communicate Vision WT4 – Share ‘common purpose’ CB4 – Re-focus on key facilities

12. Declaration

I declare, in my capacity of Charity Trustee, that:

Signature Full Name: Kevin Michael Lawrence Position: Chairman Date: Aug 2023

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Annex A

Structure, Membership and Organisation of Committees

Officers

The officers of the Charity (at 31 July 23) are:

Chairman Mr K Lawrence Vice Chairman Mr J Lambourne Administrator Mrs J Cox

Charity Trustees

The Charity Trustees (at 31 July 23) are:

Mr K Lawrence Mr J Lambourne Mr C Nunn

Committees and Sub-Committees

The Board of Trustees (executive committee) is composed of all Charity Trustees; and exofficio Trustees (currently limited to the Designated Premises Supervisor). The meeting is also attended by a representative of the South Gloucestershire Council or local Parish Council. The Board meets on a monthly basis. Additional meetings and sub-committees are held as needed to support particular activities – such as the Budget.

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HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report on the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2023 set out on pages 8 – 14.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

As the Charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charities Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities Commissioner. An independent 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 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 view given by the accounts.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

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

have not been met, or

28 Brunel Close Bridgeyate Bristol BS30 5BB

Victoria Hicks LLB(Hons), CPFA, CiLCA Independent Examiner

Nov 2023

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HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Notes 2023 2022
£ £
INCOME RESOURCES
Donations - 34,434.97
Income from charitable trading activities 156,311.78 106,517.55
Income from non-charitable trading activities 49.98 1.14
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TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 156,361.76 140,953.66
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RESOURCES EXPENDED 1
Direct charitable expenditure 2 143,369.54 148,812.87
Fundraising and publicity 1,166.25 831.90
Management and administration 3 10,418.60 7,063.57
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TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 4 154,954.39 156,708.34
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NET (OUTGOING)/INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 1,407.37 -15,754.68
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Allocated in the Year
General Fund -889.81 -15,995.02
Development Fund 2,297.18 240.34
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1,407.37 -15,754.68
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MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
General Fund:-
Balance b/fwd 547,876.73 563,871.75
Surplus for the year -889.81 -15,995.02
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Balance c/fwd 546,986.92 547,876.73
Development Fund:-
Balance b/fwd 26,300.62 26,060.28
Surplus for the year 2,297.18 240.34
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Balance c/fwd 28,597.80 26,300.62
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Total Unrestricted Fund Balance c/fwd 14/15 575,584.72 574,177.35
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All movements are in Unrestricted Funds

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HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
5
425,623.86
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
6
1,410.07
Debtors
7
2,504.50
Cash at bank and in hand
8
153,590.70
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157,505.27
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
9 (7,375.19)
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150,130.08
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
575,753.94
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
after more than one year
10
0.00
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575,753.94
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UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Fund
547,156.14
Development Fund
28,597.80
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TOTAL FUNDS
575,753.94
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2023
NET ASSETS
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES
2022
£
419,484.22
1,329.23
3,712.25
157,484.44
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162,525.92
(7,832.79)
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154,693.13
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574,177.35
0.00
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574,177.35
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547,876.73
26,300.62
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574,177.35
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These financial statements were approved and signed by the members of the committee in Oct 2022

Mr K M Lawrence

Signed on behalf of the Trustees

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HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on accounting by charities (SORP 2005).

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Property

The premises are shown at their 1995 professional valuation as instigated by the Centre's bank for the purpose of providing security against borrowings

Office Equipment, Furniture and Fitting and Sports Field Equipment

These are shown at their written down value as estimated by the Centre's Treasurer and are subject to depreciation on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the particular asset.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

2023
£
2. DIRECT CHARTIABLE EXPENDITURE
Provision of Charitable Services
143,369.54
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3. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Office costs
3,966.71
Accountancy fees
100.00
Personnel fees
0.00
Legal and professional
1,623.61
Interest payable (inc Bank charges)
959.68
Depreciation
3,768.60
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10,418.60
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2022
£
148,813
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3,502
0
0
0
685
2,877
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7,064
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4. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Staff
costs
Depreciation
Other costs
Total 2023
£
£
£
£
Direct charitable expenditure
100,948.85
-
42,420.69
143,369.54
Fundraising and publicity
-
-
1,166.25
1,166.25
Management and administration
-
3,768.60
6,650.00
10,418.60
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100,948.85
3,768.60
50,236.94
154,954.39
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The aggregate payroll costs were:
Wages and salaries
97,773.48
Social security Costs (NIC)
3,175.37
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100,948.85
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Other Costs:
Premises
41,045.05
Professional Fees
1,723.61
Other
7,468.28
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50,236.94
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Particulars of employees:
The average number of staff employed by the charity
No
during the financial year amounted to:
7
Total
2022
£
148,813
832
7,064
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156,708
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86,778
3,175
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89,953
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37,503
0
26,376
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63,876
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TANGIBLE ASSETS
Community
Centre
Buildings
Sports
Ground
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2022
300,000.00
57,000.00
201,680.00
558,680.00
Additions
-
-
9,908.65
9,908.65
Disposals
-
-
-
0.00
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At 31 March 2023
300,000.00
57,000.00
211,588.65
568,588.65
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DEPRECIATION
Depreciation At 1 April 2022
-
-
139,196.19
139,196.19
Depreciation Charge
-
-
3,768.60
3,768.60
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At 31 March 2023
0
0
142,964.79
142,964.79
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NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
300,000.00
57,000.00
68,623.86
425,623.86
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At 31 March 2022
300,000.00
57,000.00
62,484.00
419,484.00
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2023
STOCK
£
Stock
1410.07
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DEBTORS
Trade debtors
2939.50
Prepayments and accrued income
-435.00
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2504.50
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Current Account
53462.09
Cash in Hand (HCC)
2112.40
Cash in Hand (Sections)
58007.47
Development Fund
28597.80
Reserve Account
11410.94
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153590.70
CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year
Bank loans and overdrafts
0.00
Letting deposits
3715.00
Social Security Creditor
0.00
Trade Creditors
1089.92
Accruals
418.75
Other Creditors
2151.52
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7375.19
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CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year
Bank loans and overdrafts
0.00
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2022
£
1329
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3712
0
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3712
71439
2145
46239
26301
11361
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157484
0
4067
11192
2857
419
-10703
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7833
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0
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5. TANGIBLE ASSETS

6. STOCK

7. DEBTORS Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 8. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

9. CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year

10. CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year

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**11. ** SECTION ACCOUNTS*
Income Expenditure Funds Held Contribution Contribution
2023 2023 2023 2023* 2022
Bridge Club 1,969.00 1,715.05 883.14 1,525.00 1,350.00
Brush strokes Art Club 1,685.00 1,595.59 144.41 1,528.00 905.00
Chess Club 234.00 410.00 422.27 380.00 150.00
Cricket Club 21,481.37 17,445.67 15,328.02 2,650.00 4,886.00
Drama Club (Hanham Players) 10,255.39 8,159.82 26,353.95 2,940.00 1,500.00
Snooker Club 3,619.60 2,989.09 1,188.27 2,971.00 1,795.00
Tennis Club 17,750.36 13,618.49 13,687.41 2,520.00 2,400.00
Other 0.00 0.00
56,994.72 45,933.71 58,007.47 14,514.00 12,986.00
Funds held 2022 46,239.00
* Taken from section accounts 21/22
Fund Change 11,768.47
Income Expenditure Funds Held Projects
Funded
Development Fund 4,272.66 1,975.48 28,597.80 0.00
Funds held 2022 26,301.00
**12. ** TRADING FUNDS
Total Income Expenditure Funds Held Contribution Contribution
2023 2023 2023 (NCA) 2023 2022
(inc COGS)
HCC Bar and Trading Svr Ltd 114,985.68 104,475.58 21,291.71 30,068.43 24,000.00
Funds held 2022 24,452.00
13. CHARITABLE GRANTS (Paid directly from Grant Body) 2023 2022
None 0 0
0
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0 0
**14. ** ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS IN UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
£ £ £
Tangible fixed
assets
Other net
assets
Total
Unrestricted funds (31/3/23) 425,623.86 150,130.08 575,753.94
Unrestricted funds (31/3/22) 419,484.00 154,693.00 574,177.00

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