## **Charity Commission Trustee Report** 

The Community Club Financial year 2020 – 2021 

## **Charity Number: 1153163 Registered address:** 

Macrae House Sea View Walk Murton SR7 9NA 

## **Trustees during the report period:** 

Victoria Laverick - Chair Michelle Murray - Secretary Lilian Kerrison Treasurer Jenny Shutt 

## **Accountant/ Independent Examiner** 

Eric Southwick Eric Southwick & Co Chartered Accountants 51 The Avenue Seaham Co Durham SR78NS 

## **Bank** 

Unity Trust Bank 

## **Objects of the Community Club** 

The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a Community Centre and it is for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Murton (area of benefit) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. 

## **Organisational structure** 

There is a management committee comprising 4 trustees. As a ‘Foundation Model’ Charitable Incorporated Organisation the 4 trustees 



are the only members. The constitution allows for a maximum of 8 trustees. 

Unfortunately, Trustee Jenny Shutt died in this financial year our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. She was a lovely lady who contributed a great deal to our centre. 

All key decisions are made collectively and in line with the constitution. **Recruitment, skills and training of trustees** 

The constitution stipulates the ethos of the trustees that any person wishing to be a trustee of the charity must have a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities and the liabilities of being a charity trustee and have appropriate and relevant skills and experience. Each new trustee must be willing to undertake training and work to further the objects of the charity. 

The trustees will accept invitations from any person eligible under the constitution and can demonstrate the skills needed and commitment to the organisation. The Chair, Secretary and an independent person will consider any applications. 

All potential trustees interviewed will be provided with a copy of the constitution, annual report and accounts. 

This year trustees have taken up a range of positive thinking, confidence building and governance training to support them with the right skills, attitudes and confidence to run an effective organisation. 

The CREE Project was set up to increase social interaction and reduce isolation for the men of Murton. By keeping active and sharing interests helps with reducing stress and anxiety and enhances the well-being of all attending. 

The Men enjoy the social aspect of meeting up for chats, refreshments and activities such as craft, puzzles, potting and maintaining plants for our sensory garden which is an ongoing project.  They also enjoy trips to various venues of interest. 

## Community Garden Project 

The Community Garden Project was set up to allow people of all ages and abilities to take part in developing a Community Garden and for all to take part in the maintaining and upkeep of the garden to enhance well-being of all who take part.  An aim of the project is to reduce social isolation and loneliness this project is invaluable to those who participate and the wider Community. 

## **Events** 



- Coffee mornings 

- Christmas Sales 

- Craft Fair 

## **User Groups** 

The User Groups at Macrae House bring a lot of people into the Centre and contribute a lot to its running. The Centre benefits financially from these groups and all of them are very successful and managed well.  Groups include: 

## Murton Mams 

A group of women who are ‘mams/grandmothers’ living in the community who come together to relax and support each other. They meet every Friday morning and it is a good way to get all of the families/freinds working together.  A creche is usually available for the little ones to provide ‘ME’ time for the parents. The ‘Mams’ have participated in a wide range of activities and trips in the summer holidays.  They have taken up healthy eating courses, facials and massages and craft activities. Currently they are doing shabby chic and upcycling and reports of beneficiaries are very positive. It is a safe and supportive environment where members can have a cuppa and a chat.  Funding has recently been secured to train two members as crèche workers which will enhance their skills and provide support to the group. 

## Cold Hesledon Ladies 

The Cold Heseldon Ladies comprises of more than 50 members and was set up over 30 years ago. The group has been meeting at Macrae House for 4 years. The ladies meet up the first Thursday of every month when they have various entertainers, speakers and trips organised. 

## Jolly Girls 

The Jolly Girls have 14 members and was set up 26 years ago. They meet every Wednesday evening and have a programme set out of a range of activities and events. 

## Bowls Club 

The Bowls Group meets every Tuesday and has10 members. The group has been running for 10 years and all of the members enjoy indoor carpet bowls.  There are several elderly people who enjoy being spectators. 

## Bingo Ladies 

The Bingo Ladies have at least 10 members, they meet on a Monday and Thursday afternoon.  As well as playing bingo, members enjoy socialising with others 

## Knit and Chatter 



Knit and chatter ladies meet on Mondays and do a variety of crafts including Knitting, crotchet, sewing, embroidery. And enjoy producing lovely items for various charitys. They enjoy the social side to the group too. 

## Provision of foodbank services 

A foodbank was set up to help the local people struggling with financial, health and wellbeing issues. 

## **Room Hire** 

We have a room hire policy and agreed charges and have been able to generate income by renting out rooms to a range of groups and businesses on a regular or ad hoc basis. 

- Slimming World 

- Wellbeing health Trainers 

- Private parties 

- Spied projects 

## **Plans for the future** 

The key plans for the coming year are to ensure that the Macrae House Community Club is a financially viable and sustainable organisation and that the trustees have the right skills, training and support to run an effective community centre. 

Having carried out community consultations, we will continue to provide services through partner agencies and organisations and increase partnership working. 

We plan to hold a wide range of events that include coffee mornings, social and fundraising events. We will continue to apply for funding to deliver projects in line with our capacity to deliver and the community need. 

We will develop a volunteer programme so that we can support people into work through an organised and supportive approach to volunteering. This approach will build the capacity of individual volunteers whilst providing support to the centre. 

We will continue, and seek to increase, to work with and support a wide range of user groups that are a vital part of the work of the centre. We aim to increase the numbers of people and families accessing the services and activities within the centre. 

## **Partnership working** 



We have worked with a wide range of agencies and organisations to help us to provide services and activities for our community. Partners include: 

- East Durham Trust 

- East Durham Area Action Partnership 

- Wellbeing for Life 

- Durham County Council 

- Believe Housing 

- CAF COOP 

## **Public benefit** 

The organisation’s objects are clear in providing the remit for delivery of any and all activities carried out by the charity. 

As can be seen by the wide variety of activity and services, everything we do as an organisation is done so for the benefit of the community and the people of Murton. 

We carry out regular consultations with those who use the centre and with our user groups to assess what activities and services they would like us to consider to ensure that we are providing what the public in our area of benefit wants and needs. 

## **Thank you from the Trustees** 

We would like to thank those people, organisations and agencies who have provided support to the development of the Centre and to those who have helped us through the past difficult year and encouraged us to move forward as a well managed group in a positive way to benefit the community. 

As Trustees, we are all ‘hands on’ volunteers and would like to thank everyone who has provided volunteer support in any way to ensure that Macrae House remains a welcoming environment for everyone in the community of Murton. 

Victoria Laverick Michelle Murray Lilian Kerrison 

Signed ______________________________  Date _______________________ 

**Victoria Laverick Community Club Chair** 



Charity Number 1153163
The Community Club
Trustees, Annual Report
and Financial Statements
31 St August 2021

The Community Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Statements 31st Au
The trustees present their report and accounts for the peri(Kl ended 31st August 2021 which
have been prepared following the recommendations in Accounting arKI Reporting by
Charities". Statement of Recommended Pradice applicable lo charilie5 Preparing thelr
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 102A} {effective 2 February 20161, applicable a￿oUntIng standards
and the Charities Act 2011.
The Communiiy Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which is registered with tha
Charity Commlssion.
Reference and Admlnlstratlve Infomiatlon
Charliy Name
Thè Communty Club
Charlty Truslees
Victoria Laveri¢k- Chair
Michelle Murray - Secretary
Lilian Kefrison - Treasurer
Vikki Strong - resigned
Kalhleen Wotton
ust 2021
Addr88$
Macra8 House
Sea View Walk
Murton
Co Durham
SR7 9NA
Bankers
Unrty Trust Bank PLC
9 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12HB
Independent Examlner
Eric Southwick BA{Hons) FCA FCIE DChA
Eric Souihwick & Co
Chartered Accountsnts
51 The Avenue
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 8NS

The Community Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Statements 31st August 2021
Structure and Organisation
Organlsalion
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a Community Centre and it is lor the benefit
ol the inhabitants of the parish of Murton without distinclion ol sex. sexual orienlation, age,
disability, nationality, race or political, religious or oiher opinions the provision of facilities for
recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such tacililies by
reason of their youth, age, infimiily or dlsablement, linancial hardship Of social and economic
circumstances or for the public ai large in Ihe interests of social welfare and with the objecl of
improving the conditions of life of the said inhabrtanls.
Organlsalional structure
In this financial year there has been 1 resignation from Truslees and committee members.
Unfortunately another Iwstee Jenny Shutt sadly died this year. There is a management
committee comprising 4 trustees. As a "Foundation Model. Charitable incorporated
Organisalion the 4 trustees are the only members. All key decisions are madè collectivèly
and in line with the consttiulion. Trustees agreed to change back to the old constitution.
Rocrultment, sklll$ and Iralnlng of Irustee$
The constitution slipulates the ethos of the truslees that any person wlshing lo be a trustee ot
th8 charity must have a clear understanding ol the roles. responsibilities and the liabilltles of
being a charity trustee and have appropriate and relevant skills and experience. Each new
trustee must be willing lo undertakè training and work to further the objects ol the charity.
The trustees will accept invffations from any person eligible under Ihg constitution and can
demonstrale the skills needed and commilrnent to the organisation. The Chair, Secreiary and
an independent person will consider any applications.
All polential trustees inteNiewed will be prowded wRh a Copy of the Conslilution, annual
report and accounts.
Flnance and Fundlng
Funding and help were sourced trom DCC, AAP, and East Durham Trust, Believe Housing,
Parish council. Councillors Alan Napier and Joyce Mallland, ASDA arKI the CO-OP and local
people trom the communily for the financial year.
Flnanclal Revlew
At 31 Bl August the charity had unrestricted funds lotalling £21,438 (which were available for
the trustees to use at Iheir discretion having raised £29,641 during Ihè year and spent
£10,019 as sel oul in accounts. The charity also had restrlcted funds ot £28.296 having
ralsed £6,860 and spenl £8.267 during the year.
Reserves Pollcy
It is the policy of ihe TrU￿eeS io hold reserves. which providé for the ongoing work ol the
¢harity whilst retaining financial stability and Ihe potential to respond to new opportunities. Al
the 31SI August 2021 the unfeslricted reserves held were £21,438 which were avaiLible for
the trustees lo use al their discretion. the Irustees consider this level lo be low and are
seeking lo inGrease them to a higher level.
Revlew of the Perlod
The Cenire conlinues to run on volunteer basis only.
Funding and help were sourced from DCC, AAP, East Durham trust. Believe housing, Parish
council. Councillors Alan Napier, and Joyce Maitland, ASDA, and the CO-OP, and local
people from the community for the financial year. Due to Covid 19 the centre was closed tor
a time, bul essential maintenance, painting and decorating and semcing was carried out.
A lood bank was sel up and still runs for people in need.
Donations of lood and PPE were sourced from the public and wilh funding from Durharn
County Council governmènt Covid 19 grants. DCC Area Action Partnership. Easl Durham
Trust and Believe Housing. Councillors Joyce MaI￿and and Alan Napier.
We thank them all. Without this help the centre could not run.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2021
Application and pemiissions for extending the centres garden for a communty garden was
sourced from Believe housing and the AAP.
User Groups
Murton Mams - A group of ladies who meet weekly on a Friday moming, and craft or enjoy
a chat and refreshments.
Knil and Chatter Men's Cree Playgroup Cold Heseldon Ladies. meet First Thursday of the
month.
Room Hire - We have a room hire policy and agreed charges and have been able to
generate incorne by rentirvJ oul rooms lo a range ot groups and businesses on a regular or
ad hoc basis.
Wellbeing groups - Polling stations - Private parties - East Durham Trust Spied Projects
Plans for the future
The key plans for Ihe coming year are lo ensure that the Macrae House Gommunity
Club is financially viable and a sustainable organisation and that the trustees have the
right skills, training, support to run an efteclive cenlre.
We plan to run a wide range of events that include coffee mornings, social and fundraising
events. We will conlinue to apply for funding to ddiver projects in line with our capacity to
deliver and the community need.
A key projed we will continue lo continue the development of our communty garden. This
has been supported by the Area Action partnership and is continuing to be improved as a
communal gard8n wth a wide range of activilies that engage people of all ages, families and
encourages a healthy outdoor lifestyle. We will continue to support and work with a wide
range of user groups that are vital to the work ol the centre.
We aim lo increase ihe number of users and families accessing the services within ihe
c&ntre. To attract more volunteers to help run the centre.
Public Benefit
The organisation'8 objects are clear in providing the remii tor the delivery of ail activities
carried out by the charty. As can be seen by ihe wide variety of activity and services.
everything we do as an organisation is done for the benefit of the community and the people
of Murton.
We carry out regular consullations with useTS of the centre to assess what activities
and seNices they would like us to consider ensuring that we are providing what the
public in our area of benelit wants and needs.
Thank YOU trom the Trustees
We would like to thank those people. organisations, and agencies who have provlded
ongoing supy)rt for the continued development of the centre and to those who continue to
help us flourish and to move foryiard as a well-managed Community Centre in a positNe way
to benefit the local communty.
As TTUStees we are all 'hands on volunteers and would like to thank everyone who has
provided volunteer SUPPK)rt in any way lo ensure that Macrae House Cornmunity centre
remains a welcoming environment for everyone in the community of Murton and other k)cal
areas.
Michelle Murray, Victoria Laverick, Lilian Kerrison.
Signed
Victoria Laverick
Chair
Date..

The Community Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Statements 31st Au
Inde￿ndent examiner's Report to Ihe Trustees of Th8 Community Club.
I report on Ihe a¢counts of the Charity lor the period ended 31" August 2021. which are sel
out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities ol trustees and exarniner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider ihat an audit is not required lor this year under section 144(2} of the
Charities Ad 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility lo..
examine the accounts under section 145 of lh8 2011 Act;
to follow ihe procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515)(b} of the 2011 Act; and
lo stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examination was Carried out in accordance with the geneial Dlreclions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review ot the accounting records kopt by
the charily and a compafison of the accounts presented wilh thos8 records. It also includes
consideralion ol any unusual iiems 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, no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and lair vièw" and tha report is limited to
those matters set out in the statemenl below.
Independent examlnerfs $tatoment
In connection wilh my examinalion. no matter has come to my attention:
111 which gives m8 reasonable cause to believe thal in any malerial respecl the
requiremenls
lo kéep a¢counling records in accordance with section 130 01 the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accourls which accord with th8 accounting records and comply with th8
accounting requirements ol the 2011 Act have not be8n met; or
121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proFer
understandlng of the accounls to be reached.
ust 2021
Eric Southwick BA(Hons) FCA FCIE DChA
Eric Soulhwick & Co
Chartiiy Accountants
51 The Avenue
Seaham
Co Durham
SR7 8NS
Date..
Eric
Southwick&co
CHARITY*£COUNTANTS

The Community Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Statements 31 St Au
Receipis and Payments Ac¢ounl
tor the perlod ended 31st August 2021
Unrestricted Restricted Total lunds Total funds
funds
lunds
2021
2020
ust 2021
Incon* and endovm*nts from:
Donatlons and legaci8S
Charitable activitEs
Other trading actsvilies
Other incoming resources
Total
7,631
541
1,231
20,238
29,641
14,491
541
1.231
20,238
36,501
21.607
1,692
10,000
34,078
6,860
Expendllure on:
Charilabb activrties
10,019
10.019
8.267
18,286
18,286
18,421
Total
8,267
18,421
18,215
15,657
Not expendltur•
Reconclllatlon ot funds
Total funds broughl loNard
Total tunda carrl8d lorward
19,622
(1.40n
1,816
21,438
29,703
28,296
31,519
49,734
15,862
31,519
The notes on pages 7 10 10 lomi part of ihese finartial slatements.

The Community Club
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st Au
Statement of Assets and Llabilities
As al 31 St August 2021
ust 2021
Tota lunds
2021
Total funds
2020
Fixed Assets
PC World - Computer Equipment
PC Wodd - Computer Equipment
600
595
1,195
595
1,195
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Total currenl assets
49,734
31,519
32,714
50.929
Llabllltes
P£cruals (Accountant fees - 2 years)
1,295
The lunds of the charlty
Restricted income funds 10
Unrestricied income funds 10
Total charlty funds
28,296
21,438
49.734
29,703
1,816
31,519
The financial statements on pages 5 to 10 w8re approved by the trustees and signed on their
behdf by-.
Signèd
Lilian Kerrison
Treasurer
Date..
The notes on pages 7 to l O fomi part of these financial siatements.

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Trustees, Re
ort and Financlal Statements 31$t Au
Notes to the accounts
1 Accounting pollcies
In preparing the accounts the following accounting wlicies have been complied with:
al The accounls have been prepared on a ieceipts and payments basis. The accounts
have been prepared following the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 102A) {effective 2 February 2016}, applicable
accounting standards and the Charities Acl 2011.
bl Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the general objectives of the charity.
c} Restricled funds are subjected to restricllons on their expenditure imposed by the
donor or through Ihe tenns of an appeal.
All incoming resources are includ8d in th8 Statèm8nt of financial activities when the
charity receives the income.
dl Expenditure is reGognised on a paymenls basis. Expendlture includes any VAT
which cannot be lully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which11
relates.
i} Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by Ihe charity in the
delivery ol its activities and s8rvices lor its beneficiaries. It includes costs that Can
be allocaled directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature
necessary to support them. It also includes those costs associated with meeting
the constitutional and slatuiory requirements of the ¢harity and include the
independent examination lees and costs linked to the strategic management ol
the charity.
lil All costs are allocaled betNieen the expendllure calegories of the statement ol
flnancial activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs
relaling to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an
approprial8 basis as set out in the noies.
2 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its income and galns where Ihey are applied for
charitable purposes.
3 Income and endowme￿8 from: Donatlons and lagacles
Unrestrlcted Restrl¢t8d Total fundg Total funds
funds
lund$
2021
2020
ust 2021
Grants
Durham CC
East Durham Community
DCC Summer F￿)d and
Fun
Donations
CAF Coop
rton Communty ar
Durham CC Cree
DCC Helj'ng Hands
Bdwe Fk>using
Toial
4,718
1,542
10.960
2.232
7,782
1,000
6,242
690
600
600
249
249
2,069
450
4,500
5,756
500
21,607
7.631
6.860
14.491

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Notes 10 the accounls {Continued)
4 Incon￿ and endowments from: Charttable activltles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcled Totsl lunds Total lunds
funds
funds
2021
2020
60
40
350
Room Hire
other
Fundraising
Christmas sales
Coffee
Tuck Shop
Total
S Income and ondowmenis Irom: Other tradlng acllvitlos
Unrestrlcted Rgstrlctod Totsl funds Total funds
lund8
fund8
2021
298
91
298
91
52
541
49
373
779
541
rton Voms
Bingo Ladies
Cree
Cold Helson Ladies
Community Ladies Group
Card and Book sale
Kids Club
Bowls Group
Slimming World
Paty Room Hire
Knil & Chatter
Spied Project
Wellbeing
Craft Fair
Total
147
147
204
15
255
15
15
188
58
50
25
188
131
131
154
154
7cH)
7(N)
35
1,692
60
531
60
1,231
700
6 Other Incornlng r•sourcas
Unrestrlctod Restrlcled Tolal funds Tolal lunds
funds
fundg
2021
2020
Cowd 19 Local
Restriclions Supwrt Grant
DCC Re￿nir￿j Grant
Total
10,142
10,096
20.238
10.142
10,096
20,238
10,000
10,000

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Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Slatements 31 Augusl 2021
Noles to the accounts (Continued)
7 Expendlture on: Charltable activilies
Unre8trlcled Re8tricled Total funds Tolal tunds
funds
funds
2021
2020
Heat, Light & Water
Repairs & MaIntena￿e
IrEurar£e
TelepfrK)r
Equipmern
Summer CILk)& Fair
SurKlry E￿er&ses
Travel
New Direclion Sign
Glebe
Donations
Wellbeing Yoga
Spied Pack8cI Lurch
Tuck Shop
Prinli IYJ, Postage &
Oftice Supplies
Arts & Crafts
Chrislmas
Garden ExperLses
Cre8 Expenses
DCC SLA
Refreshment
Cleaniro
Holiday HuThJer
Community Group
Tea Time GroLP
Easter
KM Barrow Solicilor
Water Heater
Peter￿e Fire Compary
Food Bank
Accountant
Bank Charges
Total
4.346
746
4,777
522
746
604
17
17
245
245
321
339
1,172
1,756
126
137
137
335
151
308
359
47
359
47
255
197
181
285
1.341
123
352
2,633
228
246
137
246
137
129
51
402
51
402
734
1.320
647
3,647
5,040
72
72
10,019
8.267
18.286
18,421

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Noles lo tho accounts {Continu8d)
8 Employe8 inlormatlon
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the period. The
average number ol people employed during the period was Nil.
9 Trusleè inforniation
No Irusl8e received any remuneration or expenses dunw the year.
10 Reserves
At31
Augusl
2021
S8piember
2020
Incoming Outgolng
resources resoufce Transfers
Restrlcted Funds
29.703
29.703
6.860
{8,26n
8.26
28,296
28.296
Unre81rlcled funds
General fuN
1,816
29,641
36 501
(10,019)
18,286
21,438
10

The Community Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Statements 31st August 2021
Independent examiner's Report to ihe Trusteos of Tho Community Club.
I report on the accounts ot the charity for the period ended 31 y. August 2021. which are set
out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responslbllities of trusteès and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible lor the preparation of the accounls. The charity's
Iruslees consider Ihat an audit is not required for this year under section 14412} of Ihe
Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act} and that an indeperKlenl examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts ur¥Jer seclion 145 of the 2011 Act:
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{51(b} of the 2011 Act; and
to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent exarnlner's report
My exarnination was carried out in accordance wf(h the general Direclions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review ol the accounting records kept by
the charity and a comparison of Ihe accounls presented with those records. 11 also includes
Consideration of any unusual items or dis¢losufes In the accounts. and seeking explanations
from you as Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidènce that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is
giv6n as to whether the accounts present a'lrue and fair view" and the report is limited to
those matters $81 out in the Statement below.
Ind8pondent examlner's stalomonl
In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my attenlion..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihal in any malerial respect the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Acl; and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with th
accounting requirem8nls of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
121 to which, In my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to ènable a proper
understanding of the accounts lo be rèached.
Eric Soulhwick BAIHonsl FCA FCIE DChA
Eric Southwick & Co
Chartiiy Accountants
51 The Avenue
S8aham
Co Durham
SR7 8NS
Date:
Eric
Southwick&co
C￿lTy ACCOUNTANTS

The Communily Club
Trustees, Re
ort and Financial Slalements 31 Au
Structure and Organlsation
Organisation
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a Community Centre and il is for the benefit
of the inhabitants of thè parish of Murton without distinction of sèx, sexual orienlation, age,
disabilty, nalionalily. race or political, religKkJS or other opinions the provision of facilities for
recreation or other leisure time oG¢upation ol individuals who have need of such facililies by
reason ol their youth, age. infimily or disablement. financial hardship or social and economic
Circumstances or for the public at large in Ihe interests ol social welfare and with the object ol
improving the conditions of lrfe of the said inhabrtants.
Organlsatlonal slructure
In this financial year there has been 1 resignation from Trustees and committee members.
Unfortunately another trustee Jenny Shutt sadly died this year. There is a management
commitlee Comprising 4 trustees. As a 'Foundation Model. Charitable incorporated
Organisalion the 4 trustees are the only members. All key decisions ara made collectively
and in line with Ihe conslitulion. Trustees agreed lo change back to th8 old ¢onslitLrtion.
Recrultment, Skills and tralnlng ot truslees
The constitution stipulates the ethos of the trustees that any person wishing io be a trustee ol
th8 chariiy must have a clear understanding ol the roles. responwbilltl8s and the liabilities ol
bèing a charlly truslee and have appropriate and relevant skills and experience. Each naw
trustee musl be willing 10 undertake training and work to further the objects ol the charily.
The trustees will accept invtlations from any person eligible under Ihe constitution and can
demon5tral& the skills needed and commitment to the organisalion. The Chair, Secretary and
an independent person will consider any applications.
All potential trustees inteNiewed wll be provided with a copy of the conslitutlon, annual
report and accounts.
Flnance and Fundlng
Funding and help were sourced from DCC, AAP. and East Durham Trust, Belièvè Housing.
Parish council, Councillors Alan Napier and Joyce Mailland. ASDA and the CO-OP and local
people from the communty for the financial year.
Flnancl81 Revlow
Al 31 ¥1 Augusl the charity had unrestricted funds lotalling £21,438 Iwhich war& available for
the truste8S to U$8 al their discrelion having raised £29,641 during the year and spent
£10,019 as set oul in accounts. The charily also had rèslricted funds of £28,296 having
raised £6,860 arKI spenl £8,267 during the year.
Rès8rvos Pollcy
It is ihe policy of the Trustees to hold reserves, which provKle for the ongoing work of the
charity whilst r￿aIning financial stability and ihe potential lo respond to new opportunities. At
Ihe 3131 Augusl 2021 the unrestricted reseNes held were £21.438 which were available for
the trustees to use at their discretion. the trustees consider ihis level to be low and are
seeking to increase them to a higher level.
Revlew of the Perlod
The Centre conlinues to run on volunteer basis only.
Funding and help were sourced from DCC, AAP, East Durham trust, Believe housing, Parish
council. Councillors Alan Napier, and Joyce Maitland, ASDA, and the CO-OP, and local
people from the communily for the financial year. Due to coV￿j 19 the cenlre was ¢los8d for
a tim8, but essential maintenance, painting and decoraling and servicing was carried out.
A food bank was set up and still runs for people in need.
Donations of food and PPE were sourced from Ihe public and wth funding from Durham
County Council governmenl Covid 19 grants. DCC Area Aclion Partnership, East Durham
Trust and Believe Housing. Councillors Joyce Maitland and Alan Napier.
We thank them all. Without this help the cenlre could not run.
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ust 2021

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Application and permissions for extending the centres garden for a communty garden was
sourced from Believe housing and the AAP.
User Groups
Murton Mams- A group of ladies who meel wee￿Y on a Friday moming, and craft or enjoy
a chal and relreshments.
Knit and Chatter Men's Cree Playgroup Cold Heseldon Ladies, meet First Thursday of the
month.
Room Hlrè - We have a room hire policy and agreed charges and have been able to
generate income by renling out rooms lo a range of groups and ￿SineSseS on a regular or
ad hoc basis.
Wellbeing groups - Polling stations - Private parties - East Durham TrLfjSt Spied Projects
Plans for the future
The key plans for the coming year are lo ensure that the Macrae House Community
Club is financially viable and a sustainable organisation and that the trustees have the
right skills. training, supp)rt to run an effective cenlre.
We plan lo run a wide range ol events Ihal include coffee mornings. sociat and fundraising
events. We will conlinue to apply lor funding to deliver projects in line with our capacity lo
deliver and the community need.
A key prole¢t we will continue lo continue the development of our community garden. This
has been supported by thè Area Action partnership and is continuing to be improved as a
communal garden with a wide ranga of activities that engage people ol all ages, families and
encourages a healthy outdoor lifestyle. We will ¢ontlnue to support and work with a wide
range of user groups Ihat are vital to the work ol the centre.
We aim lo increase the number of users and families accessing the servlces within the
cantre. To attract more volunt88rs lo help run the cenlre.
Publlc Benellt
The organisation's objects are clear in providing the remtt for th8 delivery of all actlvltles
carried out by the charity. As can be seen by the wide varw of activty and seNices,
everythlng we do as an organisatlon Is done tor the benefit of the Community and the people
of Murton.
We carry out regular consullations wilh users ot the centre to assess whal activitles
and 5eTvices they would like us to consider ensuring Ihat we are providing what the
public in our arga of ben8fit wanls and needs.
Thank you from the Trustèe8
We would like to thank those people, organisalions, and agencies who have provid8d
ongoing support for the conlinued developmenl of the centre and to those who continue to
help us Ilourlsh and lo move forward as a well-managed Community Centre in a positive way
to benefit Ihe local community.
As Trustees we are all "hands on- volunteers and would like lo Ihank everyone who has
provided volunleer support in any way to ensure thal Macrae House Community centre
remains a welcoming environment for everyone in the community of Murton and other local
areas.
ust 2021
Michelle Murray, Wictoria Laver￿￿ Lilian Kerrison.
Signed
Victoria Laverick
Chair
Date..

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Receipls and Paymenls Ac¢ounl
for the perlod ended 318t Augusl 2021
ql Unrestricted Restrlcted Total funds Total funds
funds
funds
2020
ust 2021
Incon* and endownwnts fronr
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading aclimties
Other incoming resources
Tolal
7,631
541
1,231
20,238
29,641
14,491
541
1,231
20,238
36,501
21.607
1,692
10,000
34,078
Expendlluro on:
charitab￿ actmties
10,019
8.267
18,286
18,421
Tot
10,019
8,267
18,286
18,421
Not 8xpondlluro
19,622
{1.40n
18,215
15.657
Reconclllatlon ot funds
Totd funds brought lO￿ard
Total funds Carr1￿ fornard
1,816
21,438
29,703
28,296
31,519
49,734
15,862
31,519
The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial slalernents.

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Trustees, Report and Financial Statements 31st August 2021
Slalement of Assels and Liabilitl8s
As at 3181 August 2021
Totsl lunds
Total funds
2020
Fixed Assels
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PC World - Computer Ewpment
600
595
1,195
595
1.195
Current assets
Cash at bank and in ha￿1
49.734
31,519
Total current asgelg
50.929
32,714
Liabilitos
Accru￿$ (Accountant fees - 2 years)
1.337
1,295
The funds of Ihe charlty
Restricted income luwjs
10
28,296
21,438
49,734
29,703
1,816
31,519
Unreslricled income 10
Total charlty funds
The financlal statements on pages 5 to 10 were approved by the trustees and slgned on their
behall by..
Signed
Lilian Kerrison
Treasurer
Dat8..
The notès on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financlal statements.

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Note5 10 the accounts
1 Accounting policies
In preparing the accounts the lolk)wing accounting policies have been complied with:
al The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. The accounts
have been prepared following the recommendations in Accounting a￿1 Reporting by
Charilies.. Slatemenl ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republi¢ of Ireland {FRS 102AI {eflective 2 February 2016), applicable
accounling standards the Charitl8s Act 2011.
bl Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
ol the general objectives ol Ihe charity-
cl Reslricted funds are subjected lo restrictions on their expenditure imF¥)sed by the
donor or through the temis of an appeal.
All incoming resources are included in the stalemenl of financial activities when the
charity receives thè income.
dl Expenditure Is recognised on a payments basis. Expendilure includes any VAT
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenéilure lo which il
relates.
il Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the
delivery ol Ils activities and services for its bèneficiaries. 11 includes costs that can
be allocated direclly to such activities and t￿lse costs of an indirect nature
necessary to support Ihem. 11 also in¢ludes those costs associated wlih meeling
the conslilutional and statutory requirements ol the charity and include th8
independent examination lees and costs linked to the strategic management of
the charity.
ill All cosls are allocated betsyeen the expendlture categories of the slatement of
financial aclSvities on a basis designed to reflecl the use of the resource. Cosls
relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportion8d on an
appropriate basis as s&1 out in Ihg notes.
2 Taxatlon
The Charty is exempt from laxatrin on its income and galns where they are applied for
charitable purposes.
3 Income and endowments from." DOna￿on9 and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlctèd Total funds Total funds
funds
lunds
2021
2020
ust 2021
Grantg
Durham CC
East Durham Communlty
DCC Summer Fcth and
Fun
Donations
CAF Coop
rton Communlty arn
Durham CC Cr
DCC k￿lping H￿S
8elwe Housing
Total
6,242
690
4,718
1,542
10,960
7,782
1,000
600
600
249
249
2,069
450
4.500
5,756
500
7,631
14,491
21.607

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Noles to the accounts (Continued)
4 Income and endowmenls Irom: Charilable activities
Unreslricled Reslrlcted Total funds Total lunds
lunds
funds
2021
2020
Room Hre
Other
Fundraising
Chrislmas sdes
Coffee
Tuck Shop
Total
350
298
91
52
298
91
52
49
373
779
5 Income and endowments trom: Other tradlng acllvltles
Unre8trlcted Rostrlcted Total funds Tol81 funds
funds
fund8
2021
2020
lknrton ￿mS
Bingo Ladi8S
Cree
Cold Helson Ladies
Community Ladi8s GroLP
Card and Book sale
Kids Club
Bowls Group
Slimming World
Party Room Hire
Knit & Chatter
Spied Project
Wellbeirig
Craft Fair
Total
147
147
204
633
15
255
15
15
131
131
188
58
50
25
186
154
154
700
43
35
60
1,231
700
1,692
6 Other in¢omlng resources
Unreslrlcted Restrfcted Total lunds Total lunds
funds
funds
2021
2020
Covid 19 L¢xal
Restrictions SuprK)rt Grarrt
DCC ReopenirvJ Grant
Total
10.142
10,096
20,238
10,142
10,096
20,238
10,000
10,000

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ort and Financial Statements 31st Au
Noles lo the accounts {Continued)
7 Expenditurè on: Charltsble activitles
Unre8trlcted Reslricled Total fund8 Total tunds
funds
funds
2021
2020
ust 2021
Heal, Light & Water
Repairs & Mainlenarr
IrEura
Teleph)r
Equipmenl
Summer Club& Fair
Sundry E4ienses
Travel
New Direction Sign
Glebe
DonatiorE
Wellbeing Yoga
Spied Packed Lurch
Tuck Shop
Printiro, Postage &
Office SLpplies
Arts & Crafts
Christmas
Garden Expenses
Cree Exp8r6es
DCC SLA
Relreshmenl
CleanirvJ
Holiday Hurger
Community Group
Tea Time Group
Easter
KM Barrow Solicitor
Water Heater
Peterlee Fire Compary
Food Bank
Accountanl
Bank Charges
Tolal
4,777
522
467
604
78
746
746
790
17
790
17
245
73
137
245
321
339
1,172
1,756
126
100
137
335
151
151
308
359
47
255
47
197
181
285
1,341
123
352
265
246
137
265
246
137
129
51
402
734
1.320
53
3,647
638
72
51
402
734
1,320
647
638
72
10,019
3.000
5,040
72
18,421
8,267
18.286

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Notes to the accounts (Continued)
8 Employee information
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the period. The
average number of pecple employed during the period was Nil.
9 Trustee infornialion
No trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year.
10 Reserves
At1
September
2020
At31
August
2021
Incoming ￿ty0Ing
resources resource Transfers
Restrlcted Funds
29,703
29.703
6,860
{8,26n
8.26
28,296
28,296
Unrestricted funds
GerEral fu
1,816
31,519
29.641
(10,019)
18,286
21,438
10