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2023-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08364680 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1154536

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

for

Burnham Community Association

Two Rivers Accountancy 38 Eton Wick Road Eton Wick Windsor Berkshire SL4 6JL

Burnham Community Association

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10 to 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 17

Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

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 2023. 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

Burnham Community Association is one of the largest and most active charities in the village. We have some 250 volunteers and directly or through our committees provide services for the wellbeing of people in and around Burnham. Our main activities are divided up as follows:

The day to day work of BCA is undertaken by a number of sub groups or committees and their activities are summarised below:

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Report of the Trustees

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Significant activities

1. Round and About

BCA's community magazine is normally delivered free six times a year to homes in Burnham, Taplow and Dorney and is also made available in shops and community institutions. It provides local news and information on events, services and activities, and carries advertisements for local businesses which provides the income needed to cover costs. The financial objective is to make a small annual surplus to provide reserves for unforeseen circumstances. The Covid pandemic caused a drop in advertising revenue and that together with cost inflation since has led to an increase in costs, and after two years of losses there was a modest surplus of income over costs in 2022/23. A significant anonymous donation increased the surplus. Around 8500 copies are normally printed for each issue and a team of over 120 volunteers turn out to undertake the complex logistical challenge of delivery of the magazine directly to the doors of local residents.

2. Fête

The Village Fête took place on its usual second Saturday in July. We saw an increase in the number of Eco Floats, with decorated hand-powered vehicles such as prams, wheelchairs, pushchairs, bicycles or wheelbarrows to the Fête theme of the Jubilee. This was won by Thames Valley Police Cadets with a representation of a Royal procession.

In addition, the Prize Draw is a major generator of funds for the various BCA activities and attracted a good amount of ticket sales, although we could always do with more. The generosity of local businesses in supporting the draw with prizes is much appreciated.

The Dog Show was well supported and we were entertained by Sing4U, Michelle Mellor's Dance School and a musical drill display by the Police Cadets, which caused great amusement.

Arrangements for the 2023 Fête are well under way and we look forward to seeing local organisations represented as stalls and everyone coming along to enjoy an entertaining afternoon.

3. Friends of Burnham Library

The Friends have continued to support the Library with a range of activities and fundraising ranging from Café and coffee mornings/cake sales through to two very successful Plays Nights, where we were entertained by the very competent writers and actors from Prompt Productions. At Christmas we ran our Prize draw and again were grateful to the support we get from generous local businesses and villagers who bought tickets.

We again sold a considerable number of Christmas Cards to support a range of charities, especially our Partner, MacMillan for who we also raised money through a cake sale and coffee morning. Purchases of books for the summer reading challenge was made to ensure that there were a range of recommended books available. We also funded the provision of the Warm Space in the Library following the decision by the Council to offer this facility for those who might be suffering from the increases in energy costs.

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

One strange event was the theft of the cover from the Library Gazebo, immediately prior to the Fête, but we were able to obtain a new one, before finding the stolen one being used as a tent for a rough sleeper in the Park hedges, which then of course, had to be scrapped!

4. The Monday Club

The Monday Club is a structured social club for the local, older section of Burnham residents. It has been running since 1967 and originally targeted the over 55's. Nowadays, most of the Members are in their 70's and 80's with several in their 90's. We have 35 Members on our books with about eight needing transport that is provided by the BCA minibus. For 18 months during the Covid pandemic the Club was closed, reopening in September 2021. The Club runs on a Monday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm and is staffed entirely by seven Volunteers.

Sessions start with half an hour for tea, coffee and a catch up, plus puzzles, word searches, Sudoku and crosswords on the tables to complete whilst chatting, during which, the register and subs are taken. The last half an hour is reserved for a game of bingo - a great favourite. The objective is to provide, not just a tea and bingo meeting, but something extra in the middle of the session that provides an interesting, enjoyable and uplifting hour. We constantly strive to find topics and activities that will interest, amuse, entertain, inform, inspire or educate. Recent activities have been: quizzes, seated aerobics, raffles, cake sales, fish & chips, sing-alongs, mini shows, a visit by a Parish Councillor, buffets, advice from an Optometrist, a birds of prey presentation and a performance by a balloon magician. There have also been trips out for meals at a garden centre, pub and hotel.

The Monday Club ensures that Members have somewhere different to go rather than sitting in front of daytime television on their own. For some it is one of the highlights of their week, for a few it is the highlight as it is the only time they leave their home. We will continue to work hard to enhance the lives of our Members.

5. Transport Group

BCA provides two community transport services using volunteer drivers:

The Community Minibus Service provides transport throughout the year enabling many elderly people to go shopping, to attend weekly clubs and social activities and to go on a wide variety of outings. The minibus is also used by a number of local community groups and charities. The service is charged at £2.00 per mile.

The Good Neighbour Scheme provides a local transport service to hospital and health related appointments for local people without any other means of transport available. Volunteer drivers use their own cars to take patients to GP, clinic and hospital appointments. Passenger donations cover the cost of providing the service.

Both transport services are fully active with the minibus providing weekly transport for the Monday Club, Tuesday shopping trip, Thursday CAMEO Club and Friday ASDA shopping trip. Penn House Ladies book the bus every 2 to 3 weeks for a shopping trip to Maidenhead and a number of local organisations regularly book the bus for various outings throughout the year.

6. Village Information Point

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Village Information Point is continuing to collect and provide a wealth of local information and work has started to put some of this online. Thanks to the generosity of a Burnham Historians donation it has been possible to bind a further set of Round and About Magazines for future access by anyone interested

Public benefit

The Charity trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

BCA generated a loss of £2,166 for 2023 (2022 £9,092 loss). With the Covid-19 pandemic now largely over, we have seen quite a substantial increase in our profitability compared to last year. We are encouraged that we might be able to show a profit next year.

Regular income was up by 31% and total income, including donations was up by £12,201 or 39%. The Transport group's income increased by £4,598 as the minibus usage returned to near normal. More events returned to the library which meant that income increased by £1,196. Round & About income also increased by £3,162 as advertisers started coming back. Monday Club's income increased by £2,046 as the club got back to normal operation. The Total income was boosted this year by an increase in donations of £2,659

Overall expenditure increased by £5,271 or 13% over the year. This was to be expected as all activities got back to near normal following the pandemic. However we did see a general increase in costs due to the economic pressures that the whole country are experiencing and the general increase in the cost of living.

The directors are pleased with the results this year and now that we have come out of the pandemic we remain encouraged that activities will continue to flourish.

Reserves policy

BCA holds sufficient funds in reserves to ensure it can meet its identified cash flow needs and a range of identified but unexpected expenditure as well as saving for anticipated commitments such as ongoing lease costs of the minibus.

Even though current reserves have been impacted by the pandemic, they total £41,366 (2022 £43,532). The BCA maintains a number of operating current accounts for each sub-committee. The current account for the Friends of the Library is "ring-fenced" and can only be used by the Friends of the Library as stipulated in article 7.4 of their constitution and by-laws. The BCA also maintains a Reserve Savings account at CAF Bank with a balance of £12,000.

FUTURE PLANS

BCA relies on volunteers for all aspects of its work and currently has about 250 people engaged in the above activities. In the year ahead we will be endeavouring to recruit more volunteers, in particular minibus drivers, good neighbour drivers and helpers for all our activities.

We will continue to keep our Facebook page up-to-date as it has proved very popular with people in the community.

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

Burnham Community Association (BCA) is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was registered with Companies House (Company No. 8364680) on 17th January 2013 and achieved charitable status on 11th November 2013 (Charity No. 1154536).

BCA is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended by a Special Resolution registered at Companies House on 9th October 2013 and its objects are as follows:

To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the civil parish of Burnham, Buckinghamshire and the neighbourhood together (hereinafter called the area of benefit) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by our own activities, or in association with one or several of (a) the said inhabitants, (b) the statutory authorities, (c) voluntary organisations (d) other organisations, in a common effort to advance education, relieve poverty, promote health and to provide facilities, services and funding in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

BCA is managed by a Board of Directors who are selected, in accordance with Sections 34 to 37 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Retirement of Directors is in accordance with Sections 32 to 33 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

As BCA is a charitable company, the Directors of the Company are also trustees and members of the Charity and are responsible for ensuring compliance with both Company Law and Charity Commission requirements.

BCA has a number of committees that operate according to bye-laws approved by the Directors. The committees manage some of the day-to-day operation of the various activities of the organisation.

At the Annual General Meeting, a third of the directors must retire by rotation, but are eligible for reappointment.

Organisational structure

Burnham Community Association is a membership organisation with three categories of membership: individual, corporate and associate. Individual and corporate members are entitled to vote at any general meeting of BCA. Associate members may attend general meetings but may not vote. The liability of individual and corporate members is limited to a sum not exceeding £10, being the maximum amount that each member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Company in the event of its being wound up and being unable to meet its financial obligations, while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Related parties

BCA holds a licence from, and pays an annual rent to, Bucks County Council for the Village Information Point premises within Burnham Library. These premises serve as the Registered Office of the Company.

The Friends of Burnham Library committee are working closely with the Library Manager and with representatives of Bucks County Council to develop Burnham Library as a County and Community partnership.

Burnham Community Association has good links with several other local charities, including the Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The Directors/Trustees are mindful of the risks inherent in certain of the charity's activities and will ensure that risk assessments are carried out as required, appropriate safeguards put in place and insurance policies reviewed regularly and modified or extended as required.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

08364680 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1154536

Registered office

Burnham Village Information Point Burnham Library Windsor LAne Burnham Berkshire SL1 7HR

Trustees

C C Nielsen T J Arthur A J Strathdee Miss L Mangisi (resigned 16.1.23) Ms M Pope A Stilwell S W Tindall

Independent Examiner

Two Rivers Accountancy 38 Eton Wick Road Eton Wick Windsor Berkshire SL4 6JL

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

..........................................................

C C Nielsen - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Burnham Community Association

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Burnham Community Association ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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.

Delia Allott

Two Rivers Accountancy 38 Eton Wick Road Eton Wick Windsor Berkshire SL4 6JL

Date: .............................................

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Burnham Community Association

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

31.3.23 31.3.22
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 3,377 722
Charitable activities
Burnham carnival & fete 3,528 3,510
Friends of Burnham Library 5,094 3,367
Monday Club 4,386 3,060
Community publications 19,746 16,984
Community transport service 6,529 2,438
Other trading activities 2 711 1,221
Investment income 3 130 2
Total 43,501 31,304
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 721 1,083
Charitable activities
Finance 324 422
Management 3,274 2,762
Burnham carnival & fete 1,722 1,397
Friends of Burnham Library 3,869 2,751
Monday Club 5,055 2,769
Community publications 19,524 18,504
Community transport service 7,953 7,269
Access Group - 85
Other 3,225 3,354
Total 45,667 40,396
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (2,166) (9,092)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 43,532 52,624
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 41,366 43,532

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Balance Sheet 31 March 2023

31.3.23
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
2,569
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
564
Cash at bank and in hand
46,685
47,249
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(8,452)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
38,797
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
41,366
NET ASSETS
41,366
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
41,366
TOTAL FUNDS
41,366
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
3,211
2,042
46,264
48,306
(7,985)
40,321
43,532
43,532
43,532
43,532

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 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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Burnham Community Association (Registered number: 08364680)

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2023

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 ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

.............................................

C C Nielsen - Trustee

.............................................

A J Strathdee - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Burnham Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

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.

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.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Friends of Burnham Library 711 1,221
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Deposit account interest 130 2
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 642 794
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets - 114

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 722
Charitable activities
Burnham carnival & fete 3,510
Friends of Burnham Library 3,367
Monday Club 3,060
Community publications 16,984
Community transport service 2,438
Other trading activities 1,221
Investment income 2
Total 31,304

EXPENDITURE ON

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Burnham Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
fund
£
Raising funds 1,083
Charitable activities
Finance 422
Management 2,762
Burnham carnival & fete 1,397
Friends of Burnham Library 2,751
Monday Club 2,769
Community publications 18,504
Community transport service 7,269
Access Group 85
Other 3,354
Total 40,396
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (9,092)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 52,624
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD 43,532
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
COST
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 5,279
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022 2,068
Charge for year 642
At 31 March 2023 2,710
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023 2,569
At 31 March 2022 3,211

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Burnham Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Trade debtors 564 2,042
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 5,691 4,269
Accrued expenses 2,761 3,716
8,452 7,985
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 43,532 (2,166) 41,366
TOTAL FUNDS 43,532 (2,166) 41,366
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 43,501 (45,667) (2,166)
TOTAL FUNDS 43,501 (45,667) (2,166)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.4.21 in funds 31.3.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 52,624 (9,092) 43,532
TOTAL FUNDS 52,624 (9,092) 43,532

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 31,304 (40,396) (9,092)
TOTAL FUNDS 31,304 (40,396) (9,092)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.4.21 in funds 31.3.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 52,624 (11,258) 41,366
TOTAL FUNDS 52,624 (11,258) 41,366
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fund
included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 74,805 (86,063) (11,258)
TOTAL FUNDS 74,805 (86,063) (11,258)

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Burnham Community Association holds a license from, and pays annual rent to, Bucks County Council for the Village Information Point premises within Burnham Library. These premises serve as the Registered office of the Company.

The Friends of Burnham Library sub-committee is working closely with the Library Manager and with representatives of Bucks County Council to develop Burnham Library as a County and Community partnership.

Burnham Community Association has good links with several other local charities, including the Lions Club and Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches.

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