REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER. CE001513 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1154982 Report of the Trustees and Unaudlted Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 for PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Robert Berry Accountants Llmited Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers Spaces 100 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes MK9 1FH
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 Page Report of the Trustees 1 to3 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 6and7 Notes to the Financial Statements 8t012 Detailed Statement of Financial Activilies 13to14
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 30 September 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebublic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1101119) OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and alms To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Parklands and the surrounding area without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time. To establlsh or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre and lo maintain and manage or to co-operate with any local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activilies promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects. The Association shall be non-party in polictics and non-sectarian in religion. Slgnlllcant actlvltles To offer appropriate play. education and care facilities, family learning and extended hours, 9roups, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activilies of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all the children whatever their race, culture. religion. means or ability. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE We currently have 16 groups meeting regularly at the Centre, some not for profit community groups plus commercial hires. There are also private hires throughout the year. Events organised by the committee during the year were an Elvis Tribute Act, Mini Afternoon Children's Disco, Picnic In The Park, children's activities, Buddy Holly Tribute Act, and a Christmas Family Pantomime. The costs of the tickets for the panlomime had to be increased as the Grant thal was used to subsidise this has now ended. The events were well supported by a loyal core of residents. Thoughts are to be given to offer new events to try and attract more attendees. The Picnic In The Park was well supported, this year musical entertainrnenl was provided by various soloists, groups and singers. Thanks to Stephen and Andrew from the God In Us Church for their invaluable help wilh the sound system. The Community Coffee Mornings run by the committee. where people can get together for a chat and a cuppa. have proved to be a huge success, with up to 30 or 40 people attending each month. Voluntary donations made through the year are given to local charities, nominated by the attendees. The communty quizzes which have been running for over 30 years no longer take place. Roger retired and unfortunately there was no-one to take over. Thanks were given to Roger and previous quizmasters, Robin Ward, John FOeS and Paul Boniface. Bingo nights still take place bi-monthly. With a new team in pla.
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Yoar Endèd 30 September 2025 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Icontlnued) In 2026 the committee will be looking at repairs, replacements and refurbishments at the Centre. Nicola Stephen resigned from the committee during the year and Emma Kippen re-joined, all members are classed as trustees of the Association. We are hoping to set up a volunteer rota. for people are willing to help wth events but are unable to commit to being on the committee. Emma Haines remains as the site supervisor, Sally Warren is the deputy site supervisor. Thanks to all committee members and husbands plus other volunteers, without whom the Centre would not function as well as it does. Many thanks go lo Vikkie Maloney, Park Ranger, has assisted us wth many things during theyear, the main one being accessing the S106 funding for the much needed extention to the current play are8 which has been as it currently is for over 20 years. This site will be insured and maintained by the Parks Dept al WNC. FINANCIAL REVIEW Receipts included a transfer of £3000 from the Social Club. under the covenant agreement. Interest from savings accounts £4.879. The main expenses during the year were salaries. insurance, utilities and maintenance. This has been another year of ever increasing costs in the running and rnaintenance of the centre. Bank balances as at 30th September 2025: Lloyds Bank CAF Bond Uoyds Bond £40,732.92 £78,216.19 £35.000.00 (Transferred from current account during the year) The trUStS believe this to be sufficient to facilitate Ihe achievement of the aims and objectives of the Association. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a lirnited company limited by guarentee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Recruftment and appolntment of new trustoos Trustees appointed are deemed to be suitably responsible for the position held. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE001513 (England and Wales)
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For tho Year Ended 30 September 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Icontlnued) Registered Charity number 1151982 Registered office The Community Centre Devon Way Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 6DX Trusteos M Scott D Cross S J Boniface M Swift K'Hopson B Cooper E.Smith L Cook N Stephen (resigned 7 May 2025) E Kippen (appointed 9 June 2025) Independent Examlner Robert Berry Accountants Limited Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers Spaces 100 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes MK9 1FH Approved by the Board of Trustees on 25th March 2026 and signed on ils behalf by: S. J. Boniface - Trustee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Parklands Community Association Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Parklands Communlty Assoclation ('the Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examiniation of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September 2025. Responsibility and basis of report As the charivs trustees of the Company (and also the 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 Ihe 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 Sections 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent ExamIne5 Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection th the examination giving me cause lo believe that.. 1.. accounting records were nol kept in respect of the company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. the account5 do not accord those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirements that the accounts give a true and fair view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examinalion., 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 wth the Financial Reporiing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)). I have no conM$ and have come across no other m8tters in connection wth the examination to which attention should be dra in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Robert Berry FFA Robert Berry Accountants Limited Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers Spaces. 100 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes MK91FH 25th March 2026
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended 30 September 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund fund 2024 Total funds Noles INCOME FROM Grants & covenants Charitable activities Investment incorne 3,610 51,328 4,879 3.610 51,328 4,879 7,300 51,850 2,707 Total 59,817 59,817 61,857 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Other 49,842 1,116 49,842 1,591 59,353 2,924 475 Total 50,958 475 51,433 62,277 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) 8,859 -475 8,384 420 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 149,950 657 150,607 151,027 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 158,809 182 158,991 150,607
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET at 30 September 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund fund 2024 Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 10 2,310 2.310 1,805 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash in Bank and in hand 11 7,802 153,840 161.642 7.802 182 154,022 182 161.824 6,849 147,208 154,057 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 -5,143 -5,143 -5,255 NET CURRENT ASSETS 156,499 182 156,681 148,802 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 158,809 182 158,991 150,607 NET ASSETS 158,809 182 158,991 150,607 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 13 1 $8,809 182 149,950 657 TOTAL FUNDS 158,991 150,607 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 September 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of the financial stalements for the year ended 30 September 2025 in accordan with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for.. (a) ensuring Ihat the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply wth sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and, continued...
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHEET at 30 September 2025 (Continued) (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which olheNise comply with the requirement of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance ryth the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small cornpanies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25th March 2026 and were signed on its behald by.. S. J. Boniface - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng tho financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102 have been prepared in accordance with Ihe Charilies 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 Rebubilc 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 Staterneni of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income wll be received and the amount can be measured reliabily. Government grant income is recognised under the performance model. Expendltur• Llabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commiting the charity lo 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 relaled to the category, Where costs cannot directly be attribuiable to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of reSoUrs. Tangible flxed assets depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life: Fixtures and fittings and office equipment - 250A reducing balance. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporatlon tax on its charilable activities. Fund accountlng Unrestrictive funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restriced purposes wtthin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further expanation of the nature and purpose of each is included in the notes to the financial statements. continued..
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025 Penslon costs and other post-retlrement benefits The charity operates a defined contribLrtions pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable companls pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. GRANTS AND COVENANTS 2025 2024 Gifts Donations Government grants Social club covenant 610 800 6,500 7,300 3,000 3,610 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Commercial hire Community hire Private hire 30,785 11,670 6,666 1,465 692 28,995 11,252 8,115 1,534 1,604 350 51,850 Community social events Electricity Miscellaneous income 50 51,328 INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 2024 Deposit account interest 4,879 2,707 RAISING FUNDS Social actlvitles 2025 2024 Bar hire & linCeS 2,154 1,256 46.432 49,842 2,821 802 55,730 59,353 Social events Support costs continued...
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For tho year ended 30 September 2025 NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) Net income (expenditure) is stated after charging (crediting): 2025 2024 Depreciation of owned assets 770 643 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION 2025 2024 Independent ex8miniation Other financial services 360 360 1,401 1,761 1,630 1,990 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND, BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024. Trustees expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024. STAFF COSTS The average number of employees for the year were as follows.. 2025 2024 No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. continued... 10
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE F4NA14CIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 Septembor 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixture & Computer Fittings Equipment Total COST Brought forward Additions in year At 30 September 2025 2,549 1.275 3,824 561 3,110 1,275 4,385 561 DEPRECIATION Brought forward Charged for year At 30 September 2025 744 561 1,305 770 2,075 770 1,514 561 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2025 AI 30 Seplember 2024 2,310 1,805 2,310 1,805 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 5,138 4,445 2,664 7,802 2,404 6,849 12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUEWITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Pension creditor 1,411 65 88 2,046 65 79 Deposits held Accrued expenses 900 650 2,415 5,255 2,679 5,143 continued... 11
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE FINAI4CIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025 13 MOVEMENT OF FUNDS Net At Movement 1.10.2024 in funds Al 30.09.2025 Unrestricted funds General fund 149.950 6,666 156,616 Restrlcted funds PLACC 657 -475 182 TOTAL FUNDS 150.607 6.191 156.798 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources resources expended Movement of funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 59,817 -50,958 8,859 Restrlcted funds PLACC -475 -475 TOTAL FUNDS 59,817 -51,433 8,384 Restrlcted funds Restricted funds consists of a donation from an afler-school club used to provide activities and leaming for young children. 14 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE There were no related party transactions in the year ended 30 September 2025. 12
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTWITIES For the Year Ended 30 September 2025 2025 2024 INCOME Grants & covenants Gifts Donations Government grants Social club covenant 610 800 3,000 3,610 6,500 7,300 Charitable actlvltles Commercial hire Community hire Private hire Community social events Electricity MiSlIaneOuS income 30,785 11,670 6,666 1,465 692 50 28,995 11,252 8,115 1,534 1,604 350 51,850 51,328 Invostmgnt Income Deposit account interest 4,879 2,707 Total Incomlng resources 59.817 61,857 EXPENDITURE Soclal actlvltles Bar hire & linCeS 2,154 1,256 3,410 2,821 802 3,623 Social events Oth8r Business rates Community social events 1,116 475 1,211 1,713 2,924 1,591 continued. This page does not form part of the statutory financial stalements 13
PARKLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For tho Year Ended 30 September 2025 2025 2024 Support costs Management Wages Pensions Repairs & maintenan Insurance 17,987 445 16,417 408 13,087 1,127 11,174 1,549 294 240 3.929 1,168 11,592 1.224 226 240 2,556 1,968 770 Gas, electricity & water Telephone Postage & stationery Advertising Cleaning & hygiene Security Depreciation - fixtures & fittings Depreciation - computer equipment 3,347 3,606 637 42,105 51,892 Flnance Bank charges 183 Informatlon technology IT & computer costs 272 266 Other Staff welfare Training Bad debts Donations 134 613 689 548 28 Sundries Entertainment 1,302 710 Governance costs Accountancy fees Legal fees 2,718 35 2.753 2,644 35 2,67g Total resources expended 51,433 62,277 Net Incomel(expendlture) 8,384 This page does not forrn part of the statutory financial statements -420 14