Aldboume Recreation Centre (ARCI . Charity Number 1161160 Income and Expenditure Account from 2nd April 2024 to 1st Aprll 2025 2024 2023 Income Fundraising Donations Membership subscription5 Gift Aid recetved Other income 240 20 596 152 57 361 150 596 173 172 Total In<ome 1065 1452 Ex endlture Architects fees etc Infrastrurture Fees Sundry expenses Insurance Communications 443 20 428 66 596 401 109 Total Expendlture Surplus/ldeficStl for the perfod 957 1106 108 346 Ststsment of Funds in Hand Bank balance at beginning of period Cash in Hand at beginning ol period Total fund5 at beginning of period Surpluslldeficitl in the period 9929 9583 9929 108 9583 346 Total funds at end of perlod 10037 9929 Made up of - Bank Cash 10037 9929 10037 9929 Ac¢ountlng pollcles These accounts have been prepared using applicable accounting standards on a reteipts and payments basis Approved by the Trustee5 on Z Ls £0 Z S Christopher Davie5 Alastair Greener
ALDBOURNE RECREATION AND SPORTS CENTRE IARCI TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT ND FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2 APRIL 2024 TO I" APRIL 2025 The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended I April 2025. Charity detalls Charity name.. Aldbourne Recreation and Sports Centre IARCI Constituted as: Association Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Association CIO) Registered: 2nd April 2015 Charity Commission number: 1161160 Correspondence address: Clo The Community junction, 16 The Square, Aldbourne, SN8 2D'U Registered address.. Clo The Communityjunction, 16 The Square, Aldbourne, SN8 20U Bankers: Lloyds bank plc Trustees Alastair Greener (Chairl Christopher Davies Peter Pengil Michael Rodd Ed Pope Trustee Selection.. Elected by trustees and members Charlty'5 purpose As set out in the charivs constitution the chariV5 aim is to promote forthe benefit of the inhabitants of Aldbourne in Wiltshire and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreatioh or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their yputh, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or sotial and economic circumstance5 or for thè public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the objett of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitant5. In furtherance of these aims the trustees have decided that the aims can best be met by the construction and operation of a community facility offering sports and leisure facilities on the land in the village of Aldbourne known as Palmer's Field.
Artivities In the Spring of 2024, the trustees were approached by a group who were interested in developing a Skate Park as part of the development on Palmers Field. Following a detailed presentation the trustees decided to support the proposal and drew up amended plans. These plans were then presented to Aldbourne Parish Council to seek their support for this additional element ofthe project. The amended plans were supported by the Parish Council and work began on a plannin8 proposal. Following advice from Ali Whalley the Trustees decided to prepare a pre-planning application. The first draft was submltted to the Parish Council, and some amendments were made before the appllcatlon was submitted on the 17th of February 2025 Also. in the spring the Trustees were delighted to hear about football returnin8 to Aldbourne with the formation ofthe new Aldbourne Royals Football Club. The team have done well although the lack of facilitie5 will hinder their ability to join a league. The keen interest in the team will without doubt help to support our plannin8 and funding applications. What's happened since March 2025 The trustees eventually received a response from Wiltshire County Council on the 30th of July. The response was very favourable with no major areas of concern forARC to start preparing a formal full application. However, thi5 application will need to be supported by a number of consultation studies such as tree, biodiversity, flood and ecological surveys. We have already begun this process and have completed some ofthe biodiversity and ecological consultations, because they must be conducted at specific times of year. We are now looking at the commissioning the final reports and create a form31 planning proposal which will involve detailed architectural and landscape drawings. Once we have these will then knowthe exact cost of submitting the planning permission. Initial estimates range upwards of £25,000. depending on the level of work undertaken by providers Sn ARC has Ilmited savings from previous fundraising efforts so it will not have sufficient funds as it is to submit an application. Once the final sum has been agreed we will then be looking to private donations and further fundraisinB to make up the shortfall whlch is expected to be between £10,000 and £20.000. Unfortunately grant providers will not support services like planning applications. Meanwhile the Trustees welcomed ED Pope to the team, and we'll be asking for your help in formally welcoming him to the team. Working with the Communityjunction and local youngsters Ed has already refurbished the Zip Wire and more recently has completely restored the BMX track.
Statement of Trustees. Re5pon5ibilitles The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in ccordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities 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 perlod. In preparin8 these financial statements, the trustees are required to= selett sultable accountin8 policies and then apply them consistentlv,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and prepare the financial statements on the 80in8 conrn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in busines5. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper 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, the applicable Charitie5 (Accounts and Reports Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud a oth r irregularities. Alastair Greener On behalf of the trustees 24 November 2025