Annual report. 2023-24
This has been a productive year with the profoundly deaf and hard of hearing working together for the good of the association.
Fund raising has been good with members and friends signing Christmas songs at a local supermarket, a horse race evening,a summer barbecue & a Christmas draw and lunch to name a few. The association has managed with the help of a good treasurer to secure two very successful grants from the local council. One which covered the cost of a projector which has helped with many functions and events. Another grant which will cover half of the cost for a much needed window replacement on the building.The other half of this costly project will come from ongoing fund raising.
The disabled toilet was updated and completed at the close of last year.The treasurer also secured a small grant to help with costs.
There is a steady increase in membership of the association and clubs and groups continue to be supported.
The association has offered support, help and advice in the year to many who are struggling with hearing loss.
Ongoing weekly B.S.L lessons continue to be popular.
A monthly deaf signed and spoken church service has increased in numbers.
There are several group outings arranged for the forthcoming year, coastal trips & other places of interest.
BURY ST EDMUNDS & DISTRICT DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIAlloN DETAILED IHCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 2024 INCOME Note 1 2023 EXPENDITURE Note 2 Donations Fundraising. lat rent -Jrthur Martin room rent loom rental Membership iees Interest Other 3,017.11 1,279.06 23,808.3? 5,032.40 2,426.50 399.00 1,469.41 240.00 1,556.00 Ut;,lities 1:285.85 Cleaning 3,452.28 MiIeage 5,100.00 Administration 4,025.00 Legal & ProfessionaE 996.00 Insurance 1,448.98 Fund raising Repairs and renawals Premises repairs Other 2,770.33 25.69 401.40 281.70 39.00 (46.90} 2,352.93 126.64 419.45 315.90 683.90 3,577.62 298.95 723.25 9,225.93 560.06 6,403.87 85.62 10,520.77 37,671.83 17,864.11 17,724.57 Depreciation 1,379.93 Decrease in value of investments 1,384.55 1,846.08 Increase in value of investments 3,978.52 41,650_35 19,244.04 11,905.32 19,570.63 Surplusl(deficit) for the year 29,745.03 (326.59)
BURY ST EDMUNDS & DISTRICT DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AmounÉs received Encrease in value of investments (Note 1) 37,672 3,979 41,651 17,864 1,380 19,244 Total income EXPENDETURE Amounts paid Depreciation Decrease in value of investments (Note 2) 10,521 1 ,385 17,725 1,846 Total expenses 11,906 19,571 SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 29,745 (327) Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by Inde endent examinerfs re ort to the trustees of The Bu St Edmunds & District Deaf & Hard of Hearin Association I report on the accounts of the association for the year ended 30th September 2024, which are set out on pages land2, Res ective res onsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparatTon of the accou nts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts and to state whether particular matters have come to myattention. Basis of examinerfs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direttions given by the Charity Commissioners. An exarnination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the associatÈon and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in tne accounts, a nd seeki ng expla nations 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination forthe year ended 30th September 2023, no matter has come to my attention which is inconsistant with: The accounting records being properly kept; and The accounts having been prepared which accord with the accounting records. S BadrickACA Independent examiner