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2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1159581

Fencehouses Community Association Unaudited Financial Statements

31 December 2024

Fencehouses Community Association

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2024

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Statement of financial position 5
Notes to the financial statements 6
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 15

Fencehouses Community Association

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Fencehouses Community Association Fencehouses Community Association
Charity registration number 1159581
Principal office Fencehouse Community Centre
Woodstone Village
Fencehouses
Houghton le Spring
DH4 6DS
Co Durham
The trustees
R Hunter Vice Chairman
(Retired September 2024)
L Francis Vice Chairman
D Hills
K Hills
T Lamb
Representatives
B Lowis Support Worker
D Masterton Accounts Support Worker
A Bell Council Representative
P Heavyside Council Representative
Employees
G Wragg
S Wragg
J Robinson - part time cover staff
Independent examiner Jane Freeman
Chartered Certified Accountants
58 Durham Road
Birtley
Co Durham
DH3 2QJ

Structure, governance and management

During the year the Association operated as a charitable incorporated organisation governed by the rules contained in its constitution registered with the charity commission. The day to day affairs of the association are managed by the management committee consisting of officers appointed by the membership.

Objectives and activities

The Association was formed to promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Fencehouses and the neighbourhood by the provision of facilities for social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupation.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

To achieve these objects the Management have encouraged the growth of activities desired by the community and made available the facilities of the Association's premises and equipment to support that aim.

In setting our objectives and planning our activities the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

In the opinion of the trustees the Association has successfully provided the Community with the leisure facilities required and the overall financial position is set out in the following pages.

Financial review

The Association has reported an operating surplus on general funds during the year. Its financial position at 31st December 2024 remains healthy and should enable it to continue its operations for the foreseeable future. More detailed financial information is contained in the balance sheet and statement of financial activities set out on pages 4 and 5.

The Association has continued to follow policy of promoting social activities during 2024 and has been able to operate within is available resources because of the voluntary nature of the work performed by the trustees.

For many years it has been the Association's policy to seek to increase its reserves in order to cover any unforeseen operating costs which may arise in the future. Funds are therefore held on deposit it generate income which helps finance its objectives, meet any possible shortfalls in income in the future and finance expenditure of a capital nature, most especially where urgent repairs for which grants may not be available are required.

During the year the Association has increased its deposit investment to £21,758.

The Trustees confirm that there is an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and managing the significant risks faced by the Association. This process has been reviewed by the trustees.

The trustees' annual report was approved on ..25/09/2025.......... and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

L Francis L Francis (Sep 25, 2025 16:33:59 GMT+1) L Francis Trustee

K Hills K Hills (Sep 26, 2025 10:40:50 GMT+1) K Hills Trustee

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Fencehouses Community Association

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fencehouses Community Association

Year ended 31 December 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Fencehouses Community Association ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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.

A~

Jane Freeman FCCA Independent Examiner 58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ

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Fencehouses Community Association

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income
Donations and legacies 4 10,572 10,000 20,572 25,219
Other trading activities 5 64,164 64,164 57,942
Investment income 6 176 176 248
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Total income 74,912 10,000 84,912 83,409
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════
Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and
legacies 7 62,006 20,500 82,506 78,398
Expenditure on charitable activities 8 902 902 1,546
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
Total expenditure 62,908 20,500 83,408 79,944
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Net income and net movement in funds 12,004 (10,500) 1,504 3,465
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 41,488 11,250 52,738 49,273
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
Total funds carried forward 53,492 750 54,242 52,738
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 6 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 13 23,229 13,351
Current assets
Stocks 14 575 575
Cash at bank and in hand 31,959 41,204
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32,534 41,779
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 (1,521) (2,392)
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Net current assets 31,013 39,387
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Total assets less current liabilities 54,242 52,738
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Net assets 54,242 52,738
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 750 11,250
Designated funds 20,000 20,000
Unrestricted funds 33,492 21,488
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Total charity funds 16 54,242
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52,738
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on ..25/09/2025......., and are signed on behalf of the board by:

L Francis L Francis (Sep 25, 2025 16:33:59 GMT+1) L Francis Trustee

K Hills K Hills (Sep 26, 2025 10:40:50 GMT+1) K Hills Trustee

The notes on pages 6 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2024

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Fencehouses Community Centre, Woodstone Village, Fencehouses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6DS, Co Durham.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. Its financial statements are consolidated into the financial statements of (enter name of group financial statements) which can be obtained from (enter detail). As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company.

(b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or

commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Plant and machinery - 10% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 10% reducing balance

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Grants
The National Lottery 10,000 10,000
Durham County Council - Capital grants 10,572 10,572
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10,572 10,000 20,572
════════ ════════ ════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Grants
County Durham Community Foundation* (771) (771)
Durham County Council - Poverty Hurts 2,000 2,000
Durham County Council - Consultant 1,500 1,500
Durham County Council - Fun & Food 1,980 1,980
Community Fund 10,000 10,000
Durham County Council 10,510 10,510
──────── ──────── ────────
10,510 14,709 25,219
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*Unspent Grant of £771 was repaid during the year

5. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bar sales 2,286 2,286 2,760 2,760
Hall lettings 56,837 56,837 54,494 54,494
Social events 4,686 4,686 224 224
Sundry income 355 355 464 464
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
64,164 64,164 57,942 57,942
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════

6. Investment income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 176 176 248 248
════ ════ ════ ════

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

7. Costs of raising donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Cost of bar refreshments 2,352 2,352
Wages and national insurance 32,722 20,000 52,722
Lighting and heating 8,066 8,066
Water rates 653 653
Entertaining and catering 911 911
Repairs and renewals 2,796 2,796
Postage, stationery, advertising and telephone 3,504 3,504
Licences and insurance 6,621 6,621
Laundry and sundry expenses
Project costs 1,640 1,640
IT support
Finance officer 1,216 500 1,716
Depreciation 1,525 1,525
──────── ──────── ────────
62,006 20,500 82,506
════════ ════════ ════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Cost of bar refreshments 973 330 1,303
Wages and national insurance 45,437 45,437
Training 200 200
Lighting and heating 4,794 563 5,357
Water rates 298 298
Entertaining and catering 50 50
Repairs and renewals 2,444 500 2,944
Postage, stationery, advertising and telephone 1,262 1,262
Licences and insurance 6,461 6,461
Laundry and sundry expenses 1,195 1,195
Project costs 21 5,757 5,778
IT support 500 500
Finance officer 1,560 1,560
Depreciation 1,717 1,717
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 4,061 4,061
Consultancy 250 250
PAYE interest 25 25
──────── ──────── ────────
70,998 7,400 78,398
════════ ═══════ ════════
8. Governance costs
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Support costs 902 902 1,546 1,546
════ ════ ═══════ ═══════

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

9. Net income

Net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,526 1,717
Loss on sale of fixed assets 4,061
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10. Independent examination fees
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 902
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1,547
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11. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 52,722 45,437
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52,722 45,437
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The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2023: 2).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil).

12. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the Trustees.

13. Tangible fixed assets

Plant and Fixtures and
machinery fittings Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 4,709 27,647 32,356
═══════ ════════ ════════
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 2,897 4,704 7,601
Charge for the year 182 1,344 1,526
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At 31 December 2024 3,079 6,048 9,127
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 1,630 21,599 23,229
═══════ ════════ ════════
At 31 December 2023 1,812 22,943 24,755
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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

14. Stocks

2024 2023
£ £
Refreshments and Glasses 575 575
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 1,143
Accruals and deferred income 840 840
Social security and other taxes 681 409
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1,521 2,392
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Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
At
At 31 December
1 January 2024 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 21,488 74,912 (62,908) 33,492
Designated funds 20,000 20,000
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
41,488 74,912 (62,908) 53,492
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════
At
At 31 December
1 January 2023 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 25,332 68,700 (72,544) 21,488
Designated funds 20,000 20,000
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
45,332 68,700 (72,544) 41,488
════════ ════════ ════════ ════════
Restricted funds
At
At 31 December
1 January 2024 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
Durham County Council - Consultant 1,250 (500) 750
Community Fund 10,000 (10,000)
The National Lottery 10,000 (10,000)
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
11,250 10,000 (20,500) 750
═══════ ════════ ════════ ═══════

15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

16. Analysis of charitable funds

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Fencehouses Community Association

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

16. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Restricted funds

At
At 31 December
1 January 2023 Income Expenditure 2023
£ £ £ £
Building security 500 (500)
County Durham Community
Foundation (see note 4) 3,441 (771) (2,670)
Durham County Council - Poverty
Hurts 2,000 (2,000)
Durham County Council - Consultant 1,500 (250) 1,250
Durham County Council - Fun &
Food 1,980 (1,980)
Community Fund 10,000 10,000
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
3,941
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14,709
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(7,400)
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11,250
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17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Intangible assets 23,229 23,229
Current assets 31,784 750 32,534
Creditors less than 1 year (1,521) (1,521)
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Net assets 53,492 750 54,242
════════ ════ ════════
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Intangible assets 13,351 13,351
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets 30,529 11,250 41,779
Creditors less than 1 year (2,392) (2,392)
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Net assets 41,488 11,250 52,738
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18. Other information

The Association occupies property vested in Durham County Council which holds the property as Trustees having been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science on 1st March 1968.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Management Information

Year ended 31 December 2024

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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Fencehouses Community Association

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Income
Donations and legacies
County Durham Community Foundation (771)
Durham County Council - Poverty Hurts 2,000
Durham County Council - Consultant 1,500
Durham County Council - Fun & Food 1,980
Community Fund 10,000
The National Lottery 10,000
Durham County Council 10,572 10,510
──────── ────────
20,572 25,219
──────── ────────
Other trading activities
Bar sales 2,286 2,760
Hall lettings 56,837 54,494
Social events 4,686 224
Sundry income 355 464
──────── ────────
64,164 57,942
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Investment income
Bank interest receivable 176 248
──── ────
──────── ────────
Total income 84,912 83,409
════════ ════════

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Fencehouses Community Association

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Expenditure
Costs of raising donations and legacies
Purchases 2,352 1,303
Wages and salaries 52,722 45,437
Training 200
Rates and water 653 298
Light and heat 8,066 5,357
Repairs and maintenance 2,796 2,944
Insurance 6,621 6,461
Consultancy 250
PAYE interest 25
Postage, stationery, advertising and telephone 3,504 1,262
Depreciation 1,525 1,717
Loss on sale of fixed assets 4,061
Entertaining and catering 911 50
Laundry and sundry expenses 1,195
IT Support 500
Finance Officer 1,716 1,560
Project costs 1,640 5,778
──────── ────────
82,506 78,398
──────── ────────
Expenditure on charitable activities
Accountancy fees 902 1,546
──── ───────
──────── ────────
Total expenditure 83,408 79,944
════════ ════════
──────── ────────
Net income 1,504 3,465
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Fencehouses Community Association YE 31.12.24 Accounts Final

Final Audit Report

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