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 con￿rn 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