Annual report. 2024-2025
Another productive year with the profoundly deaf and hard of hearing working together for the good of the association.
Fund raising has been good. A race night was held also a New Year draw and lunch. Members and friends raised funds signing Christmas carols at the local supermarket along with other smaller fund raisers held throughout the year.
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 helped cover most of the cost for a much needed window replacement on the building.The remaining of this costly project came 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 youth group continues to use the building and held a fund raiser in the centre gardens.
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.
The centre garden received many visitors on the local Hospice hidden gardens project. This helped promote the awareness of the centre and the help and support that can be offered to the deaf and hard of hearing.
A local historian also published an article on the Bury Deaf Centre which also helped raise membership in the area.
Our aim is to encourage more younger members to our social events.
BURY ST EDMUNDS & DISTRICT DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Fixed Assets Premises at cost 2025 2024 18,691.00 18,691.00 Fixtures and fittings Cost Depreciation 105,056.74 (49,968.91) 55,087.83 35,759.96 (31,606.31) 4,153.65 Total fixed assets 73,778.83 22,844.65 Investments, at market value COIF Charities CAF IFSL ESG Income and Growth CAF Balanced Growth 29,612.04 26,532.28 15,000.00 71,144.32 30,719.08 25,979.24 15,000.00 71,698.32 Bank Accounts Barclays 31,249.09 31,249.09 55,850.89 55,850.89 Total current assets 102,393.41 127,549.21 Creditors Net Current Assets , 102,393.41 127,549.21 Net Assets 176,172.24 150,393.86 Funds Premises General Youth Property Interpreter Bursary 19,235.60 140,778.31 1,574.33 14,584.00 19,235.60 114,999.93 1,574.33 14,584.00 176,172.24 150 393.86 BURY ST EDMUNDS & DISTRICT DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 EXPENDITURE Note 2 INCOME Note 1 335.00 1,736.09 10,911.30 5,950.00 1,475.00 2,210.00 2,340.24 27,169.84 450.00 3,017.11 Utilities 1,279.06 Cleaning 23,808,35 Mileage 5,032.40 Administration 2,426.50 Legal & Professional 399.00 Insurance 1,469.41 Interpreter 240.00 Repairs and renewals Premises repairs Other 2,883.76 2,770.33 25.69 401.40 281.70 39.00 (46.90) Donations Fundraising Flat rent Arthur Martin room rent Room rental Membership fees Interest Other Holidays 67.50 278.99 2,500.00 1,205.00 277.40 560.06 6,403.87 85.62 10,520.77 669.84 7,882.49 52,577.47 37,671.83 Depreciation 3,978.52 Decrease In value of investments 18,362.60 554.00 1,384.55 Increase in value of Investments 52,577.47 41,650.35 26,799.09 11,905.32 Surplus/(deficit) for the year 25,778.38 29,745.03
BURY ST EDMUNDS & DISTRICT DEAF & HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 INCOME Amounts received Increase in value of investments 2025 2024 (Note 1) 52,57 37,672 3,979 41,651 EXPENDITURE Amounts paid Depreciation Decrease in value of investments Total income (Note 2) 52,577 7,882 18,363 10,521 1,385 Total expenses 26,245 11,906 SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 26,332 29,745 Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by Ic nde to the trustees of The Bu StE I report on the accounts of the association fo pages l and 2. ent exami munds & Distr ende re eaf & Har te ic Re ective res onsibilities of trus ees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. 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 Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the association and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent examiner's statement In connection with my examination for the year ended 30th September 2024, no matter has come to my attention which is inconsistant with: The accounting records being properly kept; and The accounts having been p pared which accord with the accounting records. S Badrick ACA Independent examiner