REGISTERED CHARifi NUMBER: 1161245
R ort ofthe Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
f h Year Ended 31 Octokr 2024
Ashton Vale Communlt Centre
sianley Joseph Limited
Chartered A¢countants
Suite1
Liberty House
Soulh Liberty Lane
Bristol
BS3 2ST

Ashton Vale Comm
ni
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ents of the Finan
ial Statements
for the Year Ende
31 October 20
Page
Report ofthe Trlistees
Independent Examinefs Report
state￿￿Tr( of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial staten￿nts
8 to 12
Delailed Statement of Financial Activities
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Ashton Vale Communi
entre
of the Trustee
for the Year Ended 31 October 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October
2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charrties.. St*ment of
Recommended Practsce applicable to charib'es preparing ￿1r accounts in accordan￿ with the Flnancial
Reporting Stand￿d appltcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Ashlon Vale Community Centre 15 a long established community building and ￿source located in the heart of
Ashton Vale. It is easily accessible by local people. In 2014, an opportunity arose for the community to adopt a
guiding role in ensuring the future of the Community Centre.
The overriding aim is Iha Ashton Vale Community Centre will continue to thrive with a new generation of users
to be a valuable asset to the community,- used according to the wishes of the local community and
reestablishing it as a hub of the community, accessible to all.
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Ashton Vale Communil Cen
Re
ort of the Trustee
for the Year Ended 31 Oc
ober 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activities
Community engagement has been a consistent challenge within Ashton Vale. A variety of ways to engage the
community and engender interest in becoming involved has been tried with some positive OLrtcome. We are
now seeking to find allernatsve ways to engage with the community. We want to provide more local
community events for local people to attend, but with limited volunteers, this is challenging and there is a need
to balan￿ obtaining sufficient funds to maintain Ihe Community Centre with providing fr￿ events.
Private and Regular Bookings
Ashlon Vale Community Centre is a very popsjlar venije for local people to hold celebrations and events due to
its proximity lo the residental area and its transport links,
We remain committed to supporting the local community and offering free Community Events whenever
possible and to supporting other groups who also provide setvices to the community. Following the relaxab'on
of Covid 19 restrictions the Community Centre was able to open ils doors to regular and one off bookjngs. The
Community Centre has always attracted a number of regular bookings. this is mainly due to the ease of
access to the community centre, safe off street parking, proximity to public transport and the large space
available. We have significantly improved the way bookings are made and this has beconE more systematic
although it is still largely reliant on one person and Gan be a very time consuming tssk. We are currently
ooking into ways that this can become MO￿ automated.
During Ihe period November 2023 October 2024 it was encoLfjraging to see an increase in both private
booknngs and regular bookings.
Volunteers partlcipatlon
A volunteer iota operates amongst committed members who ensure that users of the service are greeted,
familiari*d with Ihe property and advised about managing safely while using the Community Centre. A
volunteer contact is always available during each booking.
Volunteers also take part in additional rdes within the Community Centre. This might be deaning and sorling
out of the facility, replacing broken or faulty furnishings, ensuring the Community Centre is in a SLEitable
condition for letting.
Community and Fundraising Events
Community Halloween event was held in October 2024 and was well attended by the local community.
During the year the Community Centre was awarded a total of £1,156 from the John James Foundation in
order to host a Christsnas Lunch for all local pensioners over aged 65. This event was well attended
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Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 October 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTiinTIES
Social Media and Communication
Whilst Social Media has improved the speed with which we can contact the local community, we are aware
that wtth a significant number of older adults living in Ashton Vale that a broader way of contacting residents is
still required. We advertise l(Kal evenls on notice boards, shop windows, through newsletteis and posting
direct leaflets. We intend to develop closer links with Oiher Ic¢al community groups, to pool resources and
find improved ways of communic*ing.
We are also looking into how our cur￿llt website could be improved to speed up the cuThent bookn'ng process,
urrently this is a significant tssk for one person and we want to try to make the booking system more
automated. This may entail employing a web company to install new systems on our behalf.
Maintenance and Repairs
Improvements continued Ihis year with substantsal repairs to the stage and some of the flooring and everything
is fully operatsonal.
Longtemi plans:
The Eong term plans for the Community Centre remains to provide a local community resour￿ available lo all
within the community. In reality, being able to deliver on this aim depends large5y on Ihe availability of local
v(Aunteers to help support community events. Our aim for the coming year is to find ways to engage with the
local community and wor* together with other local groups to find creative ways to encourage local
participatson.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and conslitutes an unincorporated Ghanty.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1161245
Principal address
43 Risdale Road
Bristol
BS3 2QY
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Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 October 2024
Trustees
Ms J Farrow Bookings co-ordinator
Mrs B Peckham
Mrs B Gwyther Treasurer
Ms T Young
Mrs N Hampson Websitelmedia co-ordinator
Mrs C Vans
S Metcalfe chal￿e[son
Mrs J Roberts
Independent Examiner
Stanley Jo*ph Limited
Chartered Accountants
Suile 1
Liberty House
South Liberty Lane
Bristol
BS3 2ST
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .......... ....
d signed on its behalf by..
S Metcalfe - Trustee
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Examinels R
Ashton Vale Communrt Centr
he Trust
Independent examin*s reportto the tfustees ol Ashton Vale Community Cenve
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ashton Vale Community Centre (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Responsibiliti05 and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you ale Fesponsible for the preparab'on of the accounts in &cordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts caNied out under Seclion 145 of the Act and in
c￿ryIng out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145151(bl of the ACL
Independent examinerfs ststement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material ￿peCt.
counting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply wilh the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regijlations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a tnje 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 tr) which
attention should be (frawn in this ￿port in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached,
P S Helps
Stanley Joseph Limited
Chartered Accountants
Suite I
Liberty Fb)use
South Liberty Lane
Bristo5
BS3 2ST
Date:...
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Sta
ment of Fina￿1
l Acllvltles
for the Year Ende
31 October 2
24
31.10.24
Unrestrickd
fund
31.10.23
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donatsons and legacies
2,977
2,542
Other trading activities
30,558
20,342
Total
33,535
22,884
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
22,291
22,135
Other
7,934
6,690
Totsl
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
3.310
(5,9411
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought lo￿ard
35,901
41,842
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes form part ofthese financial statements
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Bal
e Sheet
31 October 2024
31.10.24
UnrestriGted
fund
31.10.23
Total
funds
Noles
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
39,211
35,901
NET CURRENT ASSETS
35,S¥)1
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
39,211
35,9)1
NET ASSETS
39,211
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
39,211
35,901
TOTAL FUNDS
39,211
35,901
The financial statements were a)proved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
...l.o.&..J..lo..LS.......... and were signed on its behalf by..
B Gwyther- Trustse
The notes fomi Dart of these financial statements
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Notes to the Flnancial Statemen
for the Year Ended 31 Octob r 2
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ACCOUNIING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
I he financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordan￿ with the ChartiÉes SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounts'ng and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordan
wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective
l January 2019),, Financial Repoilng Standard102 The Financial Repoilng Stsndard applicable in the
UK and ReDublic of I￿[and, and the Charits'es Act 2011. The financtal statements have been prepared
under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities On￿ the charity has enlitFeTrEnt to the
ftjnds, it is probable that the income will be re￿iVed and the amount can be measured reliably
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslrucb've obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in setllement and the arrKJunt of the obligation can be measured reliably. ExpenditL5re is
accounte(A fof on an accruals basis and has been dassified under headings that aggregate all cost
relaleij to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to parbcular headings they have beerb
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The chartty 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 puiposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when spectfied by the donor or when funds are raised for pa￿CUlar ￿Stricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is inGluded in the notes to the financial
stalements.
Hire pur¢hase and leasing commitments
Rentsls paid under operth'ng leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Aclswties on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
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he Flnancia
ments- contlnued
r Ended 31 Octob r 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIMTIES
31.10.24
31.10.23
Regular IxM)kings
Private bookings
Deposits banked
16,089
10,214
4,255
9,325
6,637
4,380
30,558
20,342
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donalions and legacie¥
31.10.24
31.10.23
Support costs
22,135
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
31.10.24
31.10.23
Trustees, fees
630
Trustse$' expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2024 nor for the year ended
31 October 2023.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestri¢ted
fun(f
INCOME AND ENDOWMEMTS FROM
Donab'ons and legacies
2,542
Other trading activities
Tolal
22,884
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
22,135
Other
6,690
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COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES . continued
Unrestri¢te(I
Totsl
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
15,941)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
41,842
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
1.11,23
At
31.10.24
Unrestricted fund$
General fund
35.901
3,310
39,211
TOTAL FUNDS
39,211
t movenEnt in funds. included in the above are as follows.
Incoming
resources
Resources Movemenl
exDended
in funds
Unr¢$trictsd funds
General fund
33,535
130,2251
3,310
TOTAL FUNDS
33,535
3,310
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Notes to the Finan
ial Staten￿nts -
r the Year Ended 31 Oct b r 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
1.11.22
At
Unrestiicted funds
General fund
41,842
{5,941}
35,901
TOTAL FUNDS
41,842
35,901
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the ab)ve are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resour￿$ MoveThEnt
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
22,884
(28,825)
15,941}
TOTAL FUNDS
22,884
A cutrent vear12 months and prior year12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
mvement
in funds
At
1.11.22
At
31.10.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
41,842
(2,6311
39,211
TOTAL FUNDS
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MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
4 Cuffent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
56,419
{59,050)
{2,6311
TOTAL FUNDS
56,419
59 0501
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There weTe no related party transactions for the year ended 31 October 2024.
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Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Activities
for the Year Ended 31
ober 2
24
31.10.24
31.10.21
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Oonations and legacies
Donth'ons
2,977
2,542
Other trading activities
egular bookings
Privae bookings
Deposits banked
16,089
10,214
4,255
9,325
6,637
4.380
Total incoming resources
33,535
22,884
EXPENDITURE
Other
Deposits returned
%.leaning
Gardening
Water and sewerage
4,173
2,480
672
609
4,090
2,226
285
109
7,934
6,690
Support costs
Other
Trustees, fees
Insurance
Light and heal
Telephone
Postaqe and stationery
Sundries
Repairs
HUB
630
925
11,667
98
235
3,395
4,283
1,170
1.215
12,056
90
130
2,695
2,391
102
21,233
19,849
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Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activitles
for the Year Ended 31 October 2024
31.10.24
31.10.23
Other
Other 2
Accountancy
Donations
480
578
480
1.806
1,058
2,286
Total resources expended
30,225
28,825
Net incomel{expenditure
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