CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlnor's report on tlio accoiints Sèctio-h A Indepen~dent Examlrier'8 Report Report to the trusteesl members of PARWsuc4 2- ts)4 ucoy Cc)mfvuNTTJ Cliarlty no (If aiiy) On accounts for the year ended 11£7360 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my exaniination of the accounts of tho above charity ( the Trust ) for the year ended 31 11 203 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of tlie 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 IThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]] Delete [ ] if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ') 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 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. Please delete the words in Ilie brackets if they do not cipply. Date: Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IER Octobor 2018
Address: ¢tion B - Dlselosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
PARK SOUTH & WALCOT COMMUNITY CENTRE (Re8lStered Charlty No: 1157360) TRUSTEES, REPORT The Trustees present their Report and Financial Accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial accounts have been prepared generally, in accordance with Accepted Accounting Practice. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr A Suthakaran Mr V T Sakthivel Mr P Ragavan Mr Ram Thiagarajah Mr S Vakeeson Mr M Vahesan Mr R Sakthivel Chair Secretary Treasurer Address: Cranmore Avenue, Park South, Swindon SN3 2ES Tel: 01793 430071 Website: www. Parksouth & walcot community centre.co.uk E mail: bookonline arksouth mail.com Bankers: Cooperative Bank, P O Box 101, Baloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Park South & Walcot Community Centre is a Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Charity No: 1157360. The Charity has been incorporated on 6thJune 2014 and started business on l July 2014. Currently seven Trustees were appointed. Governance of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees. Appointment of Trustees were made taking into consideration of the individuals, skills, expertise and availability to undertake the Centre's activities/duties. Trustees are all volunteers and have been given induction training. Trustees are also encouraged to undertake other training such as Basic First Aid Training, Risk Analysis etc.
All Triisteo5 Rive tliolr Ilii)o fi.ccly tind no 'TruslLie reinuricratlori was paid in the period, F4(IKvever, Ir,Ivol cxi)en5es are rolinbur.spd, AIMS & OBJECTIVES Aim Our Aiin is to provide a safe and Secure environment to all sections of the community, irrespective of thelr race, colour, sex, religious conviction, disability, sexual orientation, poverty or social and economic circumstances wlth the object of improving their conditions in life. Objectives: To provide soclal, cultural, recreational and educational forum to all sections of the community in Swindon and in particular to the residents of the Park South and Walcot neighbourlioods. Promotion of any charitable purpose. To hire the Centre facilities to all at an affordable price. To work with our stakeholders including the Swindon Borough Council to achieve our objectives. For all users to access the Centre which is friendly and welcoming for use . To encourage local residents to volunteer to be part of the management in the day to day running of the Centre. PUBLIC BENEFIT The objects of the Centre are the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of all residents in the Borough of Swindon and any other exclusively charitable purposes which are in the opinion of the Trustees beneficial to the peoples of Swindon. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Aims and objectives and in planning future activities. ACTIVITIES The Centre is functioning with a variety of activities being held in the Centre for the benefit of the local community. A review of the Hire Rates was carried out and it was decided not to change the hire rate, so that all can access the facilities without much difficulty. The following activities regularly take place in the Centre: Exercise Class for the elderly and disable Classical Dancing classes Tae Kwan Do /Karate classes Yoga Classes
Idiic.ation & Cultiiral pro8raiiiiiies for young people. Traini1)8 SesSlC)Iis by varlous organlsations Worship by Faiih coniinunities (Cliurch) (4 nos) Kumon Stiidy Classes Chess Classes Cycling club nieetings NHS blood bank collection center service NHS elderly/disable support for local community NHS rehabilitation for the local patient Music Classes Also home of Swindon Band In addition local community use the Centre to celebrate children's Birthdays, Anniversary Parties, Weddings, etc The Facility is managed entirely by volunteers and without their support the Centre cannot be run. We provide training and other incentives for the volunteers and the Trustees acknowledge their contribution. FACILITIES The facilities are maintained by Volunteers and cleaning is carried out by a professional cleaner. The opening and closing of the Centre is also done by volunteers. Testing of Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm etc are carried out by authorised Companies on behalf of Swindon Borough Council. In order to tighten the security of the Facility, a security camera system was installed which will record 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Total income for the financial year ending Dec 2024 is £52031.60 The Income is solely by hiring the centre Facilities to the public. The Expenditure for the same period is £30022.02 Main expenditure is for utilities and maintenance. Full details are given the Year End Accounts posted separately. RESERVES POLICY The Centre's policy is to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the Charity, at a level equates to approximately 6 months of operational expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover the cost of utilities, maintenance and other operational costs. A Suthakaran Mr Ariyanayagam Suthakaran Chair of Trustees
Park Soutli & Walcott Coinniuiilty Centre For tlie year ended 31 Decciiiber 2024 Ro8lstered cliailty.1157360 ?_Q14 ncom Hall Booklng Interest Income Less: Dèp051t Return Total Income £50,5Crf) 50 £2,573 60 -£1.042 50 £52 031.60 £38,121.95 £1,836.26 .£1109,50 £38,848.71 nses aeanln8 Entertainment for Volunteer5 Fumlture & Flx1fftS {CC7V) General Expenses Insurance IT Software and Consumables Llght, Power, Heatlng Repalrs & Malntenance Subcontract admin charges Telephone & Internet Trade Waste and Paper and card collectlon Volunteers Water Total Expenses £2,604.66 £788.43 £0.00 £627.17 £1,582.06 £664.80 £11,969.30 £511.92 £3,900.00 £470.23 £2,019.60 £4,500.00 £383.85 £1,788.00 £907.03 £2,4(X).00 £1,861.84 £1,418.95 £639.60 £8,789.43 £377.34 £3,9CK),00 £628.68 £1,789.08 £4,5(X).00 £843.70 £30,022.02 £29,843.65 SURPLUS INCOME OVER EXPENSES £22,009.58 £9,005.06 Ragavan Parameswarakurukkal MAAT Ariyanayagam Suthakaran Treasurer Chair of Trustees
Income and Exppnses Paik Soiilli & W,Ilcolt Coiniiiunity Centre or tlie year ei)ded 31 December 2024 R(•8istÉred ch8rlty .1157360 C•Jh In C*yh Eoiifv•bni 014)1.2024 Incom £149,153.75 £52,031.60 £201185.35 Leu. Expenstt for 2024 Total f 30 022,02 £171,163.33 Savlng Account 31-12.2024 Curront Aecount 31-12-2024 £144,878.07 £26,285.26 Cash an Cash Equlvalent 31-12-2024 £171,163.33 Ragavan Parameswarakurukkal MAAT Anyanayagam Suthakaran Treasurer Chair of Trustees