(HARIIY (OMW5510PJ. Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 1st April Period end date rviarch 2023 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Anlaby Park Community Library Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1155677 Charity's principal address The Greenway Anlaby High Road Hull Postcode HU4 6XH Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Mandy Abdulla Margaret Clarke Wendy Cracknell John Palmer Chair 01104123 - 10105123 Treasurer Secretary Paula Suddards Gabby Bradford Haroldo Herrera- Richmond Gill Meetoo Joanne Wilkinson 10 Adam Farrah Zoe Dalton 12 Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyj (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) TAR March 2012
e of adviser External scrutiny of accounts - chartered Accountant Name Matthew Stephen Kendall (ACA) Address Kendall Accountancy Services Ltd, 2 Exeter Street, New Village Road, Cottingham, HU16 4LU Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document leg Irusl deed. consliliilioii) How the charity is constituted leg trust, association, company} Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg appointed by, elected by) Elected annually via Members at the AGM Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) The CIO has procedures for the recruitment, selection, induction and training of volunteers. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. The CIO has a number of policies including Safeguarding of Children, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Diversity and Complaints. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The CIO works closely with Hull City Council in order to deliver a library service to the community but is independent of it. The CIO works with other groups, organisations and companies to deliver our aim to provide a library service and community activities for all ages and interests. Section C Ob'ectives and activities 1)To advance the education of the general public in Kingston upon Hull and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of a lendin9 library. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 2}To further or benefit the residents of Kingston upon Hull and the surrounding area without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to rovide facilities in the TAR March 2012
interests of social welfare for recreation, leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents. Provide a comprehensive lending library free of charge and space for library users to use library facilities. including computers, for a broad range of activities. Provide educational and community activities through'.- Educational talks by guest speakers Providing space available to 3fd parties to use for educational or recreational purposes including local schools, clubs and various local groups. Children's activities Infant groups Large and small community events Surgeries for local councillor, MP and as a Polling Station. Facilities for local people to meet up over a cuppa during open hours. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The Trustees of APCL confirm that they have taken full regard of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. The Trustees ensure that all the activities carried out by the CIO are fully compliant with the guidance and demonstrate that the CIO'S purpose is for the public benefit. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR March 2012
We do not provide grants. We do not have any paid staff. The library and associated activities are all managed and run by volunteers only. We calculate that approximately 5000 hours of volunteer activity were completed in the year. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., Total 'in kind, income.'_ 5000 x £11.OOph = £55,000 The CIO has approximately 80 volunteers. Volunteer roles are varied including.. Trustees Library Shift Leaders Library Assistants Fundraising Committee Coffee Corner volunteers Event coordinators and volunteers Activity coordinators Cleaners Cakelcraft goods makers Leaflet delivery Website design Minor maintenance and morel contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
"Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Ensured good governance with an elected committee, regular committee meetings with minutes that are made available to all members. A surplus of funds of £111,076 for the year which prepared us financially for our obligations during 2024125. Improved our offer to children through organising children's activities and having a regular baby bounce session. Installed Wi-Fi Liaised with Hull City Council to repair any cracks, surface damage to building fabric. Improvement in book rotation in lending library and regular meetings with Hull City Council library services on library systems and procedures. Achieved our charitable objectives through our activities: A lending library service 5 days per week throughout the year made available free of charge to all members of the public. Members not only have access to books but also other resources and access to Public Network computers. Community events including Music on the Green, Spring Fair and a Christmas Carol event, also various themed events in library grounds e.g., Coronation Celebration, Nature Scarecrow Hunt, and in the library a Halloween party. Community activities included Baby Bounce, Craft Club, Art Club, Bridge Club, and Book Clubs. Activities by external users i.e. Chess Club, Group meetings, social events, Educational Baby sessions, AGE UK meetings, Alzheimer's meetings. Community space as a meeting place for people to chat and socialise, including a coffee corner. School visits Library made available as a local election polling station. Summer Reading Challenge for children. Educational talks started running again. TAR March 2012
"Section E Financial review The charity has a written reserves policy stating reserves of £5000. However, the Trustees regularly review funding to ensure we have sufficient minimum reserves to meet future known expenditure. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) Our principal source of funding is through cash fundraising with occasional larger donationslsmall grants received. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. All expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity by enabling us to operate the library, to run community activities and maintain the building we operate in to ensure it is safe and accessible to Section F Other optional information Plans from April 2024.. Improve website and Wifi access in library. Secure a long-term lease on the library building with Hull City Council. Continue to invest in equipment to ensure safe and successful events. Increase activities in library e.g., more talks. Employ a part time member of staff to manage the library operations. Continue to improve the building= Ensure the building has a long-term future through working with Hull City Council to get the property underpinned if required. Look into extending the building to offer a larger social area for refreshments and other activities. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary* Chair, etc) Date TAR March 2012
COMMISSION Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Totsl funds Last year to the nearèst £ to the neargst £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Mixed Media Rental Photocopying & Printouts 47 291 47 291 Filles & Reservations Refreshments Library Aclivlts'esaIkS Misc Sales Event5 Individual Donats-ons Other Donations Grants Hiie ol premises lo 3rd parties Interest and Other Incorne 63 6,420 3,700 1.376 31.927 1,026 1,456 63 6.420 3,700 1,376 31,927 1,026 1,456 700 2,388 2,995 700 2.388 2,995 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 51,689 700 52.389 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 51,689 700 52,389 A3 Payments Rates Gas, Electricity, Water Stationery, Printing, Postage Telephones, Broadband Buildings & Maintenance Expense Insurance Legal & Professional Fees Library MalerialslConsumable$ Lieences. Regislralions Library AclivitieslT8lks Expense Library Equipment Kitchen Equipment Buildings Improvements Refreshments Expense Event Expense Volunteer Engagement & Training Gifts, Honarariums Finance costs 422 2.418 628 10,123 3,824 2.189 72 463 646 1,604 897 422 2,618 628 10,123 3.824 2,189 72 463 646 1,604 897 200 393 13,667 2,002 2,220 158 41,726 393 14,167 2,002 2,220 158 42,426 500 Sub total 700 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total aazz Total payments 41,726 700 42,426 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 9.963 9,963 101,113 111,076 101,113 111,076 0710112025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nèarèst £ Restricted funds to nearèst £ Endowment funds to naarèst £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Current bank 110,8SI Cash float 225 Total cash funds 111.076 (agree balarKes with receip15 and p8yments accounll511 Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details Fund to which assèt belon Currènt valu• tlonal Details Cost loptlonall B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Curient value tional Details Cost loptionall 84 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to which rèlatès Amount due tional When tlonal Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or fv40 trustees on behalf of all the Iruslees Date of roval Signature Print Name JOHN PALMER MANDY ABDULLA CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 0710112025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Anlaby Park Community Library On accounts for the year ended 31 St March 2024 Charity no (if any) 1155677 Set out on pages CC16a I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilties and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have Gompleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. 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. Signed: Date: 271. 201 Name: Matthew Stephen Kendall Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any): F.C.A.- ICAEW Address: Kendall Accountancy Services Ltd 2 Exeter Street , Cottingham, East Yorkshire HU16 4LU IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018