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2024-02-29-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1158331

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

FOR

REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Llewelyn Davies Chartered Accountants 50 Queen Street Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire SA72 6JE

REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

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Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14
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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 29 February 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objectives of the charity are:

To provide a village hall and meeting place for the residents of Saundersfoot and the many surrounding villages and settlements.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Taking into account the negative effect of the catastrophic flood in February 2023, and the ongoing costs and significantly limited use of the Hall for several months, we are happy to report that during the financial year, we managed to increase the usage and income by nearly 20% on the previous year, whilst managing to keep the expenditure at manageable levels. The running of Saundersfoot Library within the Hall structure is working extremely well, and we have managed to extend its opening hours, due to the enthusiasm of our volunteers, trustees and staff in both the Library and Regency Hall. Usage of the Hall continues to increase and is enjoyed by all, and the Hall continues to be "The Hub of the Community"

Financial performance

Although Insurance Premiums and Utility Bills have increased substantially, we have managed to achieve an approximate break-even situation overall, relative to our trading position. Income increased by nearly 20% whilst expenditure was kept at 2023 levels. Our investment had a temporary drop in value at the year end, but has increased since then. All credit must go to our excellent team of staff, trustees and volunteers.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

In accordance with the trust deed, the trustees have the power to invest in such stocks, shares and investments as they see fit. The policy is to adopt a medium risk investment strategy based on maximising income.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the operational free reserves of the charity, at a level that provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and to support occasional unforeseen items of expenditure.

FUTURE PLANS

It is fundamentally important to the Trustees to continue to achieve the objects of the Constitution in that "the hall shall be used for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the objects of improving the lives of residents". To that end, the staff and volunteers are able to offer those facilities. Alongside extending our services and activities to the increasing number of visitors regularly coming into Saundersfoot.

The Regency Hall took over the running of Saundersfoot Library in April 2023, with some support from Pembrokeshire County Council and Saundersfoot Community Council, and looks forward to offering additional services in the foreseeable future, alongside extended opening hours.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation and is controlled by its incorporation documents dated 22 August 2014.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1158331

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

Principal address

c/o 2 Ragged Staff Saundersfoot Pembrokeshire SA69 9HT

Trustees

Mrs T Pearson Mrs S A Boughton-Thomas Mrs A Upham Mr D K Williams Mrs D Ludlow (resigned 2/1/2024) Mrs E Howells Mrs D Roch (resigned 12/4/2023) Mrs M Saunders

Independent Examiner

Kenneth Randall Llewelyn Davies Chartered Accountants 50 Queen Street Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire SA72 6JE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs S A Boughton-Thomas - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Regency Hall Community Centre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Regency Hall Community Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 29 February 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 accounts to be reached.

Kenneth Randall

Llewelyn Davies Chartered Accountants 50 Queen Street Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire SA72 6JE

24 September 2024

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
4,469
Charitable activities
5
Operation of community hall
59,823
Other trading activities
3
17,283
Investment income
4
15,728
Other income
1,610
Total
98,913
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
12,797
Charitable activities
6
Operation of community hall
86,982
General
-
Total
99,779
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
-
NET
INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(866)
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
32,542
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
31,676
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
745
-
745
-
(745)
1,484,119
1,483,374
Endowment
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(5,239)
(5,239)
119,464
114,225
2024
Total
funds
£
4,469
59,823
17,283
15,728
1,610
98,913
12,797
87,727
-
100,524
(5,239)
(6,850)
1,636,125
1,629,275
2023
Total
funds
£
7,571
53,016
11,006
10,715
1,477
83,785
9,689
-
88,824
98,513
5,120
(9,608)
1,645,733
1,636,125

The notes form part of these financial statements

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET 29 FEBRUARY 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
20,030
Investments
11
-
20,030
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
4,398
Cash at bank and in hand
17,507
21,905
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within
one year
13
(10,259)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
11,646
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
31,676
NET ASSETS
31,676
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
1,483,374
-
1,483,374
-
-
-
-
-
1,483,374
1,483,374
Endowment
fund
£
-
114,225
114,225
-
-
-
-
-
114,225
114,225
2024
Total
funds
£
1,503,404
114,225
1,617,629
4,398
17,507
21,905
(10,259)
11,646
1,629,275
1,629,275
31,676
1,483,374
114,225
1,629,275
2023
Total
funds
£
1,505,070
119,464
1,624,534
4,723
16,084
20,807
(9,216)
11,591
1,636,125
1,636,125
32,542
1,484,119
119,464
1,636,125

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24 September 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mrs T Pearson - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 33% on reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Rents received
Dividends received
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Hire of hall
Operation of community hall
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Operation of community hall
7.
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Direct
Costs
£
86,705
2024
£
4,469
-
4,469
2024
£
-
2024
£
17,283
2024
£
11,500
4,001
227
15,728
2024
£
59,823
Support
costs
£
1,022
2023
£
1,346
6,225
7,571
2023
£
6,225
2023
£
11,006
2023
£
6,754
3,900
61
10,715
2023
£
53,016
Totals
£
87,727

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 29 February 2024 nor for the year ended 28 February 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 29 February 2024 nor for the year ended 28 February 2023.

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

8. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024
Part time
4
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9.
2017 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
fund
funds
fund
£
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
7,571
-
-
Charitable activities
Operation of community hall
53,016
-
-
Other trading activities
11,006
-
-
Investment income
10,715
-
-
Other income
1,477
-
-
Total
83,785
-
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
9,689
-
-
Charitable activities
General
87,947
877
-
Total
97,636
877
-
Net gains on investments
-
-
5,120
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(13,851)
(877)
5,120
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
46,393
1,484,996
114,344
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
32,542
1,484,119
119,464
2023
3
Total
funds
£
7,571
53,016
11,006
10,715
1,477
83,785
9,689
88,824
98,513
5,120
(9,608)
1,645,733
1,636,125

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 March 2023 and
29 February 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 March 2023
Charge for year
At 29 February 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 29 February 2024
At 28 February 2023
Freehold
property
£
1,494,271
-
-
-
1,494,271
1,494,271
Plant and
machinery
£
9,781
3,794
898
4,692
5,089
5,987
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
20,385
15,827
684
16,511
3,874
4,558
Computer
equipment
£
1,063
809
84
893
170
254
Totals
£
1,525,500
20,430
1,666
22,096
1,503,404
1,505,070

11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

MARKET VALUE
At 1 March 2023
Revaluations
Unlisted
investments
£
119,464
(5,239)
At 29 February 2024 114,225
NET BOOK VALUE
At 29 February 2024
114,225
At 28 February 2023 119,464

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

Cost or valuation at 29 February 2024 is represented by:

Valuation in 2016
Valuation in 2017
Valuation in 2018
Valuation in 2019
Valuation in 2020
Valuation in 2021
Valuation in 2022
Valuation in 2023
Valuation in 2024
Cost
Unlisted
investments
£
(26,052)
16,444
(7,601)
(1,165)
124
3,863
7,781
5,120
(5,239)
120,950
114,225

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

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12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 3,526 3,526
Prepayments and accrued income 872 1,197
4,398 4,723
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Taxation and social security 477 349
Other creditors 9,782 8,867
10,259 9,216
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.3.23 in funds 29.2.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 32,542 (866) 31,676
Restricted funds
-
Building fund 1,479,153 1,479,153
Fixed assets fund 4,966 (745) 4,221
1,484,119 (745) 1,483,374
Endowment funds
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund 119,464 (5,239) 114,225
TOTAL FUNDS 1,636,125 (6,850) 1,629,275
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 98,913 (99,779) - (866)
Restricted funds
Fixed assets fund - (745) - (745)
Endowment funds
- -
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund (5,239) (5,239)
TOTAL FUNDS 98,913 (100,524) (5,239) (6,850)
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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Building fund
Fixed assets fund
Endowment funds
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.3.22
£
46,393
1,479,153
5,843
1,484,996
114,344
1,645,733
Net
movement
in funds
£
(13,851)
-
(877)
(877)
5,120
(9,608)
At
28.2.23
£
32,542
1,479,153
4,966
1,484,119
119,464
1,636,125

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Fixed assets fund
Endowment funds
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund
Incoming
resources
£
83,785
-
-
Resources
expended
£
(97,636)
(877)
-
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
-
(13,851)
-
(877)
5,120
5,120
TOTAL FUNDS 83,785 (98,513) 5,120
(9,608)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Building fund
Fixed assets fund
Endowment funds
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.3.22
£
46,393
1,479,153
5,843
1,484,996
114,344
1,645,733
Net
movement
in funds
£
(14,717)
-
(1,622)
(1,622)
(119)
(16,458)
At
29.2.24
£
31,676
1,479,153
4,221
1,483,374
114,225
1,629,275

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Fixed assets fund
Endowment funds
Evelyn Coffee Tavern Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
182,698
-
-
182,698
Resources
expended
£
(197,415)
(1,622)
-
(199,037)
Gains and
losses
£
-
-
(119)
(119)
Movement
in funds
£
(14,717)
(1,622)
(119)
(16,458)

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 29 February 2024.

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Investment income
Rents received
Dividends received
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Hire of hall
Other income
Miscellaneous income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Purchases
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Hire of plant and machinery
Rent - SCC
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Repairs to property
Performing rights and entertainment
licences
Cleaning and caretaker
Subscriptions and donations
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
2024
£
4,469
-
4,469
17,283
11,500
4,001
227
15,728
59,823
1,610
98,913
12,797
50,003
644
-
20
1,946
3,510
14,070
1,790
777
466
833
8,346
1,799
435
400
898
684
84
86,705
2023
£
1,346
6,225
7,571
11,006
6,754
3,900
61
10,715
53,016
1,477
83,785
9,689
49,561
571
1,831
20
2,584
2,102
11,318
1,249
795
1,262
749
11,453
1,329
541
402
1,057
805
126
87,755

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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REGENCY HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Professional fees
Total resources expended
Net expenditure before gains and
losses
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset
investments
Net expenditure
2024
£
272
750
-
750
100,524
(1,611)
(5,239)
(6,850)
2023
£
174
720
175
895
98,513
(14,728)
5,120
(9,608)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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