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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1157937

THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees M Edwards A Breeze R Burch R Cole S Dunford C Lewis S Freeman R Perry P Taylor S Conroy Charity Number 1157937 Principal address Baily Hill Yorkley Gloucestershire GL15 4RS Independent examiner Sharon Stratford Bankers Unity Trust Bank 4 Brindley Place Birmingham B1 2JB

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CONTENTS Page
Trustees’ report 4-7
Independent examiner’s report 8
Statement of fnancial activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the fnancial statements 11-18

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT – FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees preset their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102).

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (foundation registered 22 July 2014)

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

M Edwards R Burch S Dunford C Lewis S Freeman R Perry P Taylor S Conroy A Breeze R Cole

The trustees are elected annually at the AGM.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the Charity are to hold the property upon trust for the purposes of a Community Centre for the use of the inhabitants of the villages of Yorkley, Oldcroft, Viney Hill and Pillowell all in the Parish of West Dean, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. Uses include meetings, lectures and classes plus other forms of recreation and leisure time occupations with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants, so providing public benefit.

The Community Centre Yorkley provides recreational, social and educational activities for the benefit of the residents of the villages of Yorkley, Viney Hill, Oldcroft and the surrounding areas.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and have complied with their duty to have regard to guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.

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Achievements and performance

The Community Centre continues to provide a safe and warm environment for the many people & activities that take place there and its surrounding grounds.

Our finances remain healthy but our electricity costs are always under review, and we seek alternative ways to minimise this cost. We received a Renewable Energy Grant for the installation of a solar storage battery which will enable a more efficient use of our stored electricity and reduce our costs.

We continue to engage with and support the local Community with different activities and entertainment. The Friday café continues to provide regular meals in addition to coffee and cakes and offers a welcoming and social place to meet and eat. In fact, it is so successful that every third Friday a roast dinner and dessert are also provided.

We have used a Safer Street Grant to provide additional lighting around the Community Centre and in the car park to deter anti-social behaviour. Acoustic Panels were installed in the main hall to enhance the sound quality for the many musical events we provide.

A Poetry Post was erected in our grounds by Bream library and the first poem was ‘Countryman’ by a local artist FW Harvey.

We continue to engage with the local Health Centre providing the Centre for flu vaccinations when required. A void was discovered in the car park to the Health Centre five months ago and we have offered our car park for staff and patients to alleviate parking problems this has created in the village, until repairs are completed. We also permit Yorkley School use of the car park to drop off and collect children before and after school. Unfortunately, the above, has resulted in excessive use of the car park damaging its surface and the grass area around the football pitch, which we will rectify upon completion of the void repairs.

The trustees have continued with our weekly Playground Inspections, to reinforce our annual ROSPA inspection.

Children’s parties are once again proving popular after a slow start to the year.

Our aim of providing more cultural and music events was illustrated by a play called Binderella a modern take on the story of Cinderella. This year we booked five shows with AIRinG. A comedy act , Victor and Albert, an exuberant jazz evening with Jazz Dynamos, contemporary folk music from Bonfire Radicals and The Glass Slippers a play aimed primarily at children for which we received a grant from WDPC. We are very grateful to AIRinG for sponsoring some of these events making them available to a wider audience.

We had two performances from Bev Couzens and friends with her rat pack style of music and a jazz evening from the Ben Holder Quartet.

Regrettably our annual Flower and Produce Show had to be cancelled this year due to a lack of entries brought on by poor weather and a lack of volunteers. One of our main activities in December is decorating and putting the lights on the Christmas tree. Our local band plays carols, we officially turn the Christmas lights on, and children decorate the tree. Refreshments and mince pies are a welcome treat in the December weather.

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We held a very successful Burns Night in January attended by one hundred people and raised nearly £2000 towards maintenance of the skate park and playground.

I would like to thank everyone involved with the Community Centre. We need revenue from our hirers to support, update and maintain the Centre and grounds to ensure it is a welcoming venue. We invest in the skate park to provide pleasure for children in the village and it is heartening to see it so well used.

I would like to thank Shirley Conroy, for all her hard work as our Treasurer but regrettably she will be stepping down this year. I would also like to thank Rita Birch and Elaine Jackson, who stood down as Trustees upon the completion of their three consecutive terms of office. They have continued to support the Community Centre, and we hope to welcome them back soon. I would also like to thank Clive Osborne, who resigned due to ill-health but played his part in revising some of our policies.

We continue to support and work closely with the football club.

I would like to thank all trustees for their hard work and enthusiasm in helping to maintain the Centre and making it so welcoming for all the people that regularly use it.

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to 3 to 6 months expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems/ reserves are in place to mitigate those risks.

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

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The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

P Taylor

(Chair of Trustees) Dated 3[rd] April 2025

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Community Centre, Yorkley (the charity) for the year ended 31st March,2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statement carried out under section 145 of the 201 1 Act. ln carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material aspect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Mrs Sharon Stratford

Windermere,

Cannop Road,

Parkend, LYDNEY, Glos.

GL15 4JR

Dated: 20th May 2025

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE - YORKLEY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT – FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
funds


Restricted
funds


Total
Unrestricted
funds


Restricted
funds


Total
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Notes
Income From:
Donations & Legacies 3 - 16 - 16
Charitable Activities 4 4,485 6,385 10,870 5,414 5,414
Other TradingActivities 5 29,648 - 29,648 29,331 - 29,331
Investments 6 1,027 - 1,027 955 - 955
Total income 35,160 6,385 41,545 30,302 5,414 35,716
Expenditure on:
RaisingFunds 7 4,622 4,622 3,583 - 3,583
Charitable activities 8 14,552 24,655 39,207 19,144 13,613 32,757
Total expenditure 19,174 24,655 43,829 22,727 13,613 36,340
Net expenditure for the
year/Net movement of
funds
15,986 -18270 -2284 7575 -8199 -624
Fund balances at 1/4/24 38,315 315,498 353,813 30,740 323,697 354,437
Fund balances at 31/3/25 54,301 297,228 351,529 38,315 315,498 353,813

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THE COMMUNITY CENTRE - YORKLEY

BALANCE SHEET – AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Building 13 297,765 305,209
Fixtures & Fittings 3,955 -
Plant & Machinery 1,849 -
303,569 305,209
Current assets
Debtors 14 60 5,034
Cash at bank & in hand 47,950 44,270
48,010 49,304
Creditors:
Amts fallingdue within
oneyear 15 -50 -700
Net Current Assets 47,960 48,604
Total assets less current liabilities 351,529 353,813
Income Funds
Restricted funds 16 304,483 315,498
Unrestricted funds 47,046 38,315
351,529 353,813

June 2025 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 9[th]

P Taylor

Chairman

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. Accounting policies Charity information

The Community Centre, Yorkley is a charity registered in England.

2. Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”(“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)”( effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations, but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

3. Going Concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

4. Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by doners as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

5. Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after by performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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6. Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The cost of each activity is made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support cost involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more that one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Resources expended are recognised in the period they are incurred.

7. Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation net of depreciation and any impairment of loss.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following basis:

Land and buildings 2% straight line Plant and machinery 20% straight line Fixtures & Fittings 20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

8. Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting and date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exits, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

9. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

10.Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial Instruments are recognised in the charity’s balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortise cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payment discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligated to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

11.Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

12.Restricted funds

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets this criteria is charged to the fund.

13.Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the objectives of the charity without further specified purpose and are available for general funds.

14.Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the

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revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Donations & legacies(Note 3) Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £
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Charitable activities(Note 4)
West Dean **Two Rivers ** FVAF FODDC Total Total
PC Grant 2025 2024
2025 2025 2025 2025
£ £ £ £ £ £
Performance related
grants 500 - - 5885 6385 5414
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 1249 - - 3236 4485 -
Restricted funds 500 - - 5885 6385 5414
For theyear ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted funds -
Restricted funds - - - 5414 5414
Other Trading Activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £
Charitable community centre income(Note 5) 29,648 29,331

Note 4 – Incoming Grants

WDPC - £500 Funding for Glass Slipper Pantomime, FODDC - £ 5885 battery installation. £4485 Year end adjustment of funds from restricted to unrestricted to reflect grant monies held.

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Investments(Note 6) Investments(Note 6) Investments(Note 6) Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 1027 955
Raising Funds Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £
Trading cost( Purchases) (Note 7) 4,622 3,583
Tradingcosts include the costs of various events & the café

THE COMMUNITY CENTRE – YORKLEY

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Charitable activities(Expenses) Restricted(Note 8) Charitable activities(Expenses) Restricted(Note 8) Charitable activities(Expenses) Restricted(Note 8) Charitable activities(Expenses) Restricted(Note 8)
Community Year End Project Support & Total Total
Centre **Adjustment ** Costs Gov
2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Depreciation 8,895 - - - 8,895 7,444
Charitable Exp - - - - -
West Dean Parish 500 1,249 279 - 2,028 669
Equipment - - - - -
FODDC - 3,236 10,495 - 13,732
CommunityBuilders - - - - 500
Two River Grant - - - - 5,000
9,395 4,485 10,774 - 24,655 13,613
Share of Support costs - - - 15,028 15,028 18,372
Share of Governance - - - 476
-
476
-
772
costs
9,395 4,485 10,774 14,552 39,207 32,757
Analysis by Fund
Unrestricted funds - - - 14,552 14,552 19,144
Restricted funds 9,395 4,485 10,774 - 24,655 13,613
39,207 32,757
For theyear ended 31 March 2024
Community Childrens Project Support & Total
Centre **Playground ** Costs Gov 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Depreciation 7,444 - - - 7,444
Charitable expenditure - - - - -
West Dean Parish Equip - - 669 - 669
FVAF Gazebo - - - - -
Two Rivers - - 5,000 - 5,000
CommunityBuilders - - 500 - 500
7,444 - 6,169 - 13,613
Share of support costs - - - 18,372 18,372
Share ofgovernance costs - - - 772 772
19,144 32,757
Unrestricted funds - - - 19,144 19,144
Restricted funds 7,444 - 6,169 - 13,613
7,444 - 6,169 19,144 32,757

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Support Costs Support Governance 2025 2024
costs £ costs £
Rates 717 - 717 696
Insurance 2,943 - 2,943 2,816
Light & Heat 2,128 - 2,128 4,635
Repairs & Maintenance 1,852 - 1,852 6,997
Cleaning 4,473 4,473 -
Grounds Maintenance 1,011 1,011 -
Advertising, printing& stationery 153 - 153 275
Telephone,Internet 750 - 750 518
Consultancy 600 - 600 1,020
Sundry 212 - 212 661
Subscriptions 72 - 72 97
Training 12 - 12 552
Licences 105 - 105 105
-
Independent examiner - 600
-
600
-
700
Bank Charges - 124 124 72
15,028 476
-
14,552 19,144
Governance costs include an accruedpayment to independent examiner of £ 50 for fees for
examination for theyear ended 31st March 2025
Trustees
None of the trustees(or any persons connected with them)received anyremuneration duringtheyear.
Employees
The average number of employees duringtheyear was:
2025 2024
Total 0 0
Taxation
The charityis exempt from tax on income andgains fallingwithin section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects
Tangible fxed assets(Note 13)
Land and
Plant and

Fixtures &

Total
**buildings ** machinery Fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost At 1 April 2024 305,209 - 305,209
Purchases in 24/25 2,311 4,944 7,255
-
Depreciation & Impairment -
At 1 April 24 66,997 - - 66,997
Depreciation charge foryear 7,444 462 989 8,895
-
Total Depn At 31st March 25 74,441 462 989 75,892
-
Carrying Amt -
At 31st March 25 297,765 1,849 3,955 303,569

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

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Debtors(Note 14)
Amounts fallingdue within oneyear: 2025 2024
FOD District Council 5,004
Trade Debtor 60 30
5,034
Creditors: Amounts falling due within 1year 2025 2024
(Note 15)
Accruals & deferred income 50 700
Restricted Funds(Note 16) Restricted Funds(Note 16) Restricted Funds(Note 16)
The income funds of the charityinclude restricted funds comprisingof the following
unexpended balances of donations andgrants held on trust for specifcpurposes:
Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming
Outgoing
Balance at
s
01-Apr-24Resources Resources
31-Mar-25

£
£
£
£
Balance at **Incoming ** Outgoing
01-Apr-23 Resources Resource
£ £ £
CommunityCentre
Yorkley (Building) 312,653 7,444
-
305,209 7,444
-
297,765
YCC Plant & Mach - - 2,311 462
-
1,849
YCC Fixtures & Fit - - 4,944 989
-
3,955
WDPC 2,808 669
-
2,139 500 2,028
-
611
Two Rivers 5,000 5,000
-
- -
Grant
FODDC 3,236 5,414 500
-
8,150 5,885 13,732
-
303
Grant
323,697 5,414 13,613
-
315,498 13,640 24,655
-
304,483
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
funds 2025
funds 2025
2025
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds 2024 funds 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fund Balances at 31st
March 24 are
represented by
Tangible assets - 303,569 303,569 305,209 305,209
Current assets/ 47,046 914 47,960 38,315 10,289 48,604
(liabilities) 47,046 304,483 351,529 38,315 315,498 353,813
Relatedparty transactions
There were no disclosable relatedpartytransactions duringtheyear(2024 - none)