Chairman’s Report
Picket Twenty Community Association (PTCA)
For the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
The Trustees present their report for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Overview
This year has been one of continued development and consolidation for Picket Twenty Community Association. The Community Centre remains a vital hub for local residents, providing a safe, inclusive, and accessible space for a wide range of activities, services, and events.
We have seen steady growth in both regular bookings and community engagement, reflecting the increasing importance of the Centre within the Picket Twenty area.
Objectives and Activities
The Association’s primary objective is to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the local area by providing facilities for recreation, leisure, and community development.
During the year, the Centre has hosted a broad range of activities including:
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Children’s & adults groups and classes
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Fitness and wellbeing sessions
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Youth activities
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Private hires and community events
We have continued to work with local organisations, clubs, and service providers to ensure the Centre meets the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Achievements and Highlights
Increased utilisation of the Centre across both weekday and weekend bookings
Continued development of partnerships with local clubs and organisations
Expansion of activities available to children and young people
Positive feedback from hirers and community members
The team are particularly pleased with the continued growth in community participation and the Centre’s role in supporting social cohesion.
Financial Review
The Association has increased its income by 125% over this reporting period, this is a great achievement for the centre. Income has been primarily generated through room hire, regular bookings, successful grant applications and community events.
We try our best to invest any surplus funds back into Picket Twenty by providing free events and supportive initiatives for the residents
Governance and Management
The Association is managed by an experienced Centre manager who is supported by a board of volunteer Trustees and volunteers.
The Trustees meet regularly to discuss and gain alignment of the operation of the Centre.
During the year, the centre manager and trustees continued to review policies and procedures, particularly in relation to:
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Safeguarding
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Health and safety
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Data protection
We recognise the importance of maintaining robust governance and are committed to ongoing improvement in these areas.
Challenges
As with many community organisations, the Association faces ongoing challenges including:
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Finding more trustees & volunteers
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The Rising operational costs
Despite these challenges, the team remain confident in the resilience and future of the Centre.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, the Association aims to:
Further increase community engagement and participation
Looking to onboard more Trustees and Volunteers
Expand the range of activities and services offered
Continue improving facilities and equipment
Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks
We will also continue to explore opportunities for funding and partnerships to support the longterm sustainability of the Centre.
Acknowledgements
The Trustees would like to thank:
Our Centre Manager Stacey Knight for her dedication and hard work
Our volunteers for their ongoing help and support
Our hirers and community members for their continued engagement
Test Valley Borough Council and other external agencies for there financial support and guidance
Conclusion
The Team are proud of the progress made during the year and remain committed to ensuring that Picket Twenty Community Centre continues to thrive as a valuable asset for the local community, with our leading goal of being one of the best centre to offer support to our community.
~~ee~~ Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Income Grants
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments
Expenditure
Sub total
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Van
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities
Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Picket Twenty Community Ass
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Recei t p 1st Apr
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85,703 15,990 - 6,071 22,061
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at the end of the period
Details
NatWest Current Account Cash NatWest Savings
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
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ts and a ments accounts p y
ril 2024
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Endowment funds
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Unrestricted funds to nearest £
7,971 2,107 4,122 14,201
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to nearest £ - - - - - -
Fund to which asset belongs
Fund to which asset belongs
Fund to which liability relates Print Name
1157516
CC16a
31st March 2025
Total funds
to the nearest £
65,232 36,461 - - - - - - -
101,693
85,703 - - - - - - - 85,703
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Last year
to the nearest £
50,533 3,037 - - - - - - 53,570
53,570 - 50,481 - - - - - - - 50,481
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85,703 15,990 - 6,071 22,061
Restricted funds
to nearest £
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Restricted funds
to nearest £
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Cost (optional)
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Cost (optional)
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50,481 3,088 - 2,983 6,071
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Current value (optional)
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Amount due (optional)
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Date of approval
Independent Examlners Report For the Year Ended 31# March 2025 I have examined the financial statements prepared by Picket Twenty Community Association Respective responsibilitles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under settion 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Att. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion under section 145{5){bl of the 2011 Act: and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnees report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charlty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting COrdS kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures 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 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set oirt in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with settion 130 of the 2011 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or {2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understandin8 of the account5to be reached. Mrs Emma Giles Dated 31" March 2026