## 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