Charity Registration No. 1161482
INGATESTONE & FRYERNING
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adnan Bonnett
Jim Donnell
Jcnnifer F￿e- Hon. Treaiui¥i
John Galvin MBE- Hon. Secretary
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM Chairman
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wlsbey
Charlty number
1161482
Prlnclpal address
7 High Street
Ingatestone
E55ex
CM4 9Fn
Independent examln¢r
Rural Community Council of Essex
Threshelfords Business Park
Inworth Road
Feeriiiy
Essex
COS 9SE
Bankers
The C(Foperative Bank
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
N8 6Wt

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of flnanclal activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statements
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for Ihe year ended 301h September 2024.
The accounts for Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association CIO IIFCA CIO) have
been preptsred in accordancc with thc accounting policiea ?et out in not¢ 1 to thc aGGount3
and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, and the
Slalement of Recommended Practice "Accounb'ng and Reporting by Charities" for
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) issued in July 2014.
Objectives and actlvltles
The objective5 of the Association are-
al lo promote the benefit of the inhabilanls of Ingaleslone and Fryerning and the
nelgnbourhood iogetner delined by the parish boundaries of Ingatestone and Fryerning
without distinction of sex, sexual orienlalion, race or of polili¢al. religious or other opinions
by associating together the said inhabitants and loc81 aulhorilies. voluntary and other
organisalions in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the
interests of the social welfare for recreation and leisure-lime occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the Said inhabilanls",
bl lo establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and the Fryerning Parish
Room IFPRI and lo maintain and manage the same Iwhelher alone or in co-operation with
any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these obj'ectives.
Our community hall and rooms provide a valuable educational and recreational ￿SOurce
lo all in our local community. In addition lo a Club bar and a snooker room, a wide variety
of activities are organised and lake place from our Community Centre and FPR. The
community halls and meeting rooms are available for use by local groups and
or9ani?ations. The facilities have i￿¥11 u>rd by yioupb ds varled as the local opera group
and the angling club as well as commercially operated exercise and dance groups. Local
Tennis and Bowling Clubs operate from courts and green In the grounds of the Community
Cenlre.
The Trustees confimi that they have sought lo comply with Ihe duty in section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo the Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefit. They have agreed to refer lo the guidance when planning their future
activities and making management decisions. In particular, the Trustees will consider how
planned activities will deliver public benefit that ac￿rdS with the aims and obj'ectives they
have set.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Achievements and perfonnance
Membership numbers in 2024 have levelled off after gizeable increases over the previous
few years.
Membershlp category
2023-24
¢hange
+20
-36
2024"
2023
2022
2021
2020
Individuals
Couples (number of
people)
Concessions
209
231
226
332
314
207
923
204
936
236
789
218
717
229
686
-13
.2024 member¥hip figures as ul 31" OLIV
Membership fees for 2024, drfferentialed bets¥een members and exists'ng members,
were £211£16 for an individual, £171£12 for a concession and £331£23 for a couple.
Members of affiliated groups pay £11.
Our weekly Tuesday coffee mornings have gone from strength to strength. Under the
stewardship of Li2 Clark and a team of willing volunteers these sessions provide a
welcoming atmosphere regularly attracling 60 or more. O¢ca5ional visits from community
Police Officers and others are helping develop a strong community spirit.
Our Communily Cinema, wlh monthly films also attracts an increasingly dis¢eming and
appreciative audience. A total of 485 attended films in the 12 months to September 2024.
Monthly Bingo has been in place for a year now attracts'ng a loyal following.
Notwilhslanding our limited resour¢es we also organi5ed the indoor part of the village
Chrislrnas Mafkel including Father Christmas. Further successful events included in
March a George Michael Iribute. In we host&J a N￿h1 at the MU￿81$ and Octotef saw
Abb8 Revival tribute.
Our improving financial position has allowed us to embark on a range of improvements lo
the Community Cenlre. A section of the car park has been replaced in the summer. The
snooker tables have been recovered and many of the chairs in the bar have been replaced.
We proFX)se to replace the banquette sealing as well. New wifi is in plaee. We've also renewed
several items of electrical equipment such as fridges as part of our move to raduce oui energy
consumption.
Our biggest priorily is to carry out much-needed repairs io the orNJinal roof which dales back
10 1888 and the feature cupola. We are assessing quotes and aim for this work to be carried
out in 2025.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
We are investigating other imwovements at th8 Centre such as the heating and cooling
systems.
At Fiy¥iiiiiiy Pdfflbli ftooffl repalrs nave been maue 10 tne root and a new porch has been
installed.
Flnanclal review
IFCA CIO had income during the year lolallino £221.841 12023- £197.7721. an Incre2sÈ
of 12D/o. The main reasons for the higher income are a) increased usage of the facilities,
bl several successful fundraising events. and c) improved car park enforcement.
Expenditure for the year was a150 higher than last year al £158,26912023 £134,602).
an increase of 18OA. There are a number of reasons for the increased expenditure,
includino reDlacino the front e.ntranrs*. nf FPR with a new oak framg and doors,
resurfacing part of the car park and increased utility cosls. The nel surplus for Ihe year
was £63,572, which 15 very gimilar lo the previous year's £63.170.
IFCA CIO has accumulated funds, equivalent to its net assets, of £593,645 to carry
fomord at JO septe171￿1 2024 (2023 - £530.0731. These lunos are to be used lo
continue lo fund the future activities of the Community Association.
Al the end of the financial year IFCA CIO had free reserves of £157.89412023- £89,361).
Approximately £30k ol the free reserves are allocated lo FPR, with the remainder
aiiocaied to Ingaleslone. Our reserves policy stales Ihal we will always keep a minimum
of three months, expenditure in free reserves, with any eX￿sS being put towards planned
improvement projects. Three months, expenditure equates lo £36,061 for 2024, leaving
£121,833 as residual free reserves. Significant expenditure is planned in the near lemi
(including roof repairs and replacement of sealinq in the bar) which exceeds the amniint
c(trrenlly held in residual free reseNes.
The Trustees confirm that they have revlewed the major risks to which the charity is
exposed and are satisfied that appropriate action has been taken to mitigate those risks.
Structure, governance and management
IFCA ha5 operated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIOI, Charity Number
1161482 since 2014 when a new conslilulion was adopted. Trustees are appointed from
the membership and one may be nominated by aach affiliated group. There are currently
four affiliated groups, namely Ingalestone and Fryerning Tennis Club, Ingaleslone 8owling
Club, Ingaleslone Musical and Operetta Group. and Young Expressions. At every annual
general meeting one-third of the charity trustees are required to retire in rotation, bul are
eligible for re-appoinlmenl.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
There are currently 10 Iruslees. Trustees meet monthly to consider management, finance.
heatth and safety and other issues as needed. Agendas, notes and action reports are
prepared in respect of each meeting. This year the IFCA has adopted a reserves policy,
a Volunieering policy ana several sian an(J users have undergone First Aid training.
Following a Building Survey and a visrt from the Essex Fire Prevention Officer a prioritised
plan of works has been developed.
The trustees who have Se￿ed during the financial year 2023124 are..
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adrian Bonnett
Jim Donnell
J¥rii iilei Fuwle
John Galvin MBE
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wisbey
Trustee I&F BovAing Club
Trustee I&F Tennis Club
Trustee Ingatestone Musical &Operetta Group
Hon. T￿a5￿Ter
Hon. Secretary
Trustee Young Expressions (from 16th February 20241
Chairman
Trusle
Truslee
Truslee
The make-up of the Iru$tee5 has remained the same as the previous year which is the
largest number of irusiees ai one lime since Ihe IFLA CIO was sel up. This is providing
stability and a good mix of skills and experiences that will hopefully ensufy the continued
future good management of the Cgntre ond Fryeming Parish Room.
We remain grateful that we lunclion through an effective adminislration team led by
Centre c￿Ordinal0r Claire Staples along with Jacky Craythorne and Karen Raymenl. In
addition we have Ken Craythorne {carelaker services), Liz Clarf( (coffee momingsl and
we use the technical services of Steve BearpaTk.
No HonnrAry C)ffir.p.r nr any other p•rson eonn•ct•d wilh Ih•m. received romuncration from
the IFCA, apart frorn reasonable reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Llllan Hunter- Chaimian
Dated
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIAION CIO
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ingateslone &
Fryerning Community Association CIO (the eharityl for the year ended 30 September
2024.
Re8pon$lbllltlgs and bas18 of report
As the Trustees of the ehanly you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements Carried out
under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the
appli¢able Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the
Act.
Ind•￿ndent èxamlnee• •latemfrnt
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matenal mallers have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which give8 me cause lo believe that. in any
material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Act..
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting record$; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form
and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and
fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinallon.
I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in connection with the
examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a Proper
undersian(Jing 01 tne accounls lo be reached.
JzLkn
Janet E Stobart FCCA
RCCE House
Threghelfords Bu#ineJs Park
Inworth Road
Feering
Essex COS 9SE

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Deslgnated
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingate$tone
Fryeming
Not•
In
and en
ents
Donations
Charitable a¢ti¥it
Interest received
Fundraising Income
3.700
170.186
3.141
20,367
1,130
12.557
4,830
2,112
182.743 170,421
3.141
394
31,127 24.845
10,760
Total Incom• and endornnts
197.394
24,447
221,841 197,772
Ex
end
Charitable auivrti&s
Raising funds
121.040
9.992
22.825
4.033
379
144.244 121,128
14,025 13.474
Total •xpendltur•
131,032
26,858
379
156,269 134,602
Net Incomell•xpensel for the
ygar i net movomènt In funds
&8,362
12.4111
{379)
63,572 83,170
Fund balarces al
1 O¢lot)er 2023
491.406
38.286
379
530,073 488,903
Fund balanc•8 at
30 Septomber 2024
557.770
35,875
593,645 530,073
The slalement of fi'nancial activrtie5 indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing actwilies.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxed a59ets
Tangible assets
10
435,751
440.333
Curronl ••s*1•
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9.935
164,865
8,688
103,494
174,800
112,182
cr￿ltOrS. amountj fAlllno di1• ￿thIn
onts year
12 118,9C61
122,4421
Net current ass•ts
157.894
89.740
N•t a8SelS
593,645
530,073
Charlty funds
Fryerning Parish Room des¢gnated fvnd
Fry*rning Parish RMM
IFCA CIO i8tsJned resevvg8
13
379
35.876
557.770
491,408
593,645
530,073
Lilian Hunter- Chairman
Trusteo
Jennrfer Fovle- Hon. Treasurer
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Basis of preparation
Basis of Accountlng
These accounts have been prepared urnler the historical cosl convention wth items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant note{s) lo these
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charty'5 governing do¢umenl, the
Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice"Accounling and Reporting
by Charities for charities prepaiiiiy Ilieii ￿LLuu{ltb iii accor(Jance ￿th Ihe Finan¢ial Reponing
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} issued on 16 July 2014. The
Charity constitutes a Public Benefit Enlty as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage oflhe provisions in the Slalement of Recommended Practice
for charities applying FRS 102 UFKlale Bulletin 1 not to Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Golng concem
Al the lime of approving the a￿unIs, the Trusiees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources lo ¢onlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going conc•m basis of aetountino in prp.Darino tha
accounts,
Change of ac¢ountlng poll¢y
The accounts present a true and fair and no changes have btsn made to the accounting
policies adopted in note 2.
Changes to accountlng e8tlmats8
No changes to accounting eslimales have occurred in the reFQrting period,
Materlal prlor year error¥
No material prior year errors have been ￿entsfied In the reporting period.
A¢¢ountlng pollcles
Incomo
Income is recognised in the Slaternenl of Financial Activities when al the charity becomes
enlilled lo the resources, bl il is more likely than not Ihatthe trustees will receive the resources,
and c} the monetary value can be measured wth Sufficient reliabilrty.
Grants and donations are onty included in the Statement of Financial ActNrties when the
general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP). The charity has
not received any government grants in the reporting period.
In the casa of performance related grants, income 15 only recognised lo the extent that the
charity has provided the specrfied goods or services as enlillement lo the grant only occurs
when the perfomiance related condrtions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORPI

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Gift Atd receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any
Gift Aid amounl recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gfft and is treated as
an addition to the same fund as the inrtial donation unless the donor or the teffns of the appeal
have specified otherwise.
Expenditure and liabilitSes
Liabilities are recognised where rt is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay oul resources and the amount of the obligation Can be
measured with rKta&nn8hl• certainty.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inrtialty measured al Cost and subsequently mea$ur6d at cost less
depreciation and any impaim)enl losses.
Depreciation is recognised lo write off the cost of assets over th￿r usefvl lives on the following
bases..
Land and buildings
Fixtures, ffttings and equipment
Fryefning Parish Room assets
20Vo Straight line per annum
The gain or loss arising on the disposal ol an asset is determined as the drfference be￿een
the sale prO￿edS and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in net income I
expenditure for the year
At each reporting end dale, the charty reviews the carrying amounts of rts tangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset Is estimated in order to
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
20% Slraiqht line per annum

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
3 Charltable actlvttbès
Income
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingatestone
Fryemlng
Letting$
Billiards and snooker
Rent receivable
Coi y¥iK IriEom¢
Svbs¢rip¢ions
Attilialion fees
26.789
9.583
49.192
11.44LI
12,922
12.557
39.326
9.583
49.192
71,440
12,922
280
31.469
8,076
46,944
64.690
18.962
280
Charrtabl8 a¢tNilies
170.11
182,743
170,421
For th• y￿r onded 30 S•pigmb•r 2023
181.479
8,942
170,421
FundraSslng surplus
Total
2024
Total
2023
IngateBton•
Fry•rnlng
Fundraising income
Fundraisin9 expgnse8
20,387
19,9921
10,760
31,127
14,0331 114,0251
24,845
113.4741
Fundralslng •¢t1vI￿oI Surplus
10,375
6.727
17.102
11,371
For th• year end￿ 30 September 2023
5,156
6.215
11.371
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
5 Charltsble activitios
Expenditure
2024
2023
Staff costs Inole 81
Dep￿CiatIon and Jmpairrnenl
Priiilii)y, Oli￿ ¥l¢illunery
Computer and websrte
Telephone
Licence lees 8nd subs¢ripbon$
A¢counlancy
40.048
8,326
34,872
8.219
545
658
1,204
1,681
395
4,181
27,509
11.750
218
3,007
810
1,437
7,382
3.600
340
484
12,340
510
893
1,444
1,774
387
4,30
32,025
20.362
LKJht. h8al and water
Repairs and maintenan￿ Inote 61
Grant expenditure
Reluse and cleaning
Bu$in•6È rat•B
B8nk loan interest
Card processing fees
Legal anfj profeSs￿n01 fee8
Membership cosls
Sundry expenses
Fryerning expgnses excluding Llepreciati¢)n (note 7)
Church Green Projed desgnaled fund
2,945
717
8,032
418
366
20,852
379
144,244
121,128
Analys18 by fund
Ingaieslone
Fryerning Parish Rc4)m
Church GrÈÈn Prniprt dp4ionatod {not• 131
121.040
22.825
370
1C6,314
14,304
510
144,244
121.128
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
6 RepaiTr and maint6nan¢e
2024
2023
C8r park maintenance
Office madiine rnaintenan
Prernis&s expenditure
Snooker room mainlenanca
Othor 9cncr•l itoms
6,243
$54
5,360
1.860
0,345
1.114
495
5,947
4,194
20,362
11.750
7 Fryernlng Parl8h Room- èxpendhur•
2024
2023
General premises expenses lexcluding deprecia1￿)
Insurance
Secretarial ana adminisiratth) expen¥e8
17.578
876
2,400
9,212
2,280
20,852
12.340
8 Employe•s
2024
Num￿1
2023
Number
Number of employ••#
The average monthly numbèr of 8mployee5 during the year w88..
Stsff costs
2024
2023
Wages, salaries and rèlated costs
Less". FPR contrtbutlon
42.448
12.4001
37,152
12.2801
40,048
34.872
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
9 Trust￿3
None ol Ihe Twstees lor any persons connected wrth them) receNed any remuner8bon during the
year.
10 Tanglble Ilxed asaèts
Land and
bulldlng¥
Flxtures.
fittlngs and
•qulpment
Fryèrnlng
Parl$h
Room
assets
Total
Cost
Al 1 Oclob8f 2023
446.839
71.759
J. 144
13.6411
18,385
536,963
3.744
13,$411
Addition¥
Disposals
AI 30 September 2024
446.839
71.862
18,365
537,068
Deprec￿tKIn and Impalnn•nt
Al l October 2023
Depr￿latIOn Charged in ye
DIspo8als
30.407
55,160
6.353
13.6411
11,063
1,973
96,630
8.326
13.6411
AI 30 Seplembef 2024
30,407
57.872
13.038
101,315
Carrylng amount
At 30 September 2024
416,432
13,990
5,329
435.751
At 30 September 2023
416,432
16,599
7.302
440,333
11 D¢btors.' amounts falllno due nn• y•ar
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments arKI aCCrl￿ Irr￿Me
4,747
5,188
3,587
5,101
9,935
8,688
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
12 Cr8(Jltots.' amounts falling due within ong year
2024
2023
Other laxalion and social secunty
Payments rtteive(J on acco(
Trade creditors
Accrued exp¢nse5
Deferred incom•
348
475
1.278
3.018
12.264
5.064
4.744
11,499
16.906
22,442
13 Fryern5ng P¥rlsh Room Deslgnated Fund
The Fryerning Parish Room de$ign8ted lund was established Io separate fun¢J$ raised
specifically for the Church Green project. This 1$ the triang1& al the top of Fryerning Lane
which Inelud•B the 9rotht Jubiloo Oak whieh wa¥ planted tu wtiiiieiiiui¥¢e ¢he silver Jublle8
of King George V. The fund had an ¢)pening balance at 1* Odober 2023 of £379 and during
Ihe year spending on gardening and general m8intenan¢e was in excess ol this amount.
The designated fund i¥ therefore now depleted and going forward th& maintenance ol Ihis
area will be funded through general FPR fundraising actsvilies.
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Charity Registration No. 1161482
INGATESTONE & FRYERNING
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adnan Bonnett
Jim Donnell
Jcnnifer F￿e- Hon. Treaiui¥i
John Galvin MBE- Hon. Secretary
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM Chairman
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wlsbey
Charlty number
1161482
Prlnclpal address
7 High Street
Ingatestone
E55ex
CM4 9Fn
Independent examln¢r
Rural Community Council of Essex
Threshelfords Business Park
Inworth Road
Feeriiiy
Essex
COS 9SE
Bankers
The C(Foperative Bank
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
N8 6Wt

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of flnanclal activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statements
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for Ihe year ended 301h September 2024.
The accounts for Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association CIO IIFCA CIO) have
been preptsred in accordancc with thc accounting policiea ?et out in not¢ 1 to thc aGGount3
and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, and the
Slalement of Recommended Practice "Accounb'ng and Reporting by Charities" for
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) issued in July 2014.
Objectives and actlvltles
The objective5 of the Association are-
al lo promote the benefit of the inhabilanls of Ingaleslone and Fryerning and the
nelgnbourhood iogetner delined by the parish boundaries of Ingatestone and Fryerning
without distinction of sex, sexual orienlalion, race or of polili¢al. religious or other opinions
by associating together the said inhabitants and loc81 aulhorilies. voluntary and other
organisalions in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the
interests of the social welfare for recreation and leisure-lime occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the Said inhabilanls",
bl lo establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and the Fryerning Parish
Room IFPRI and lo maintain and manage the same Iwhelher alone or in co-operation with
any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these obj'ectives.
Our community hall and rooms provide a valuable educational and recreational ￿SOurce
lo all in our local community. In addition lo a Club bar and a snooker room, a wide variety
of activities are organised and lake place from our Community Centre and FPR. The
community halls and meeting rooms are available for use by local groups and
or9ani?ations. The facilities have i￿¥11 u>rd by yioupb ds varled as the local opera group
and the angling club as well as commercially operated exercise and dance groups. Local
Tennis and Bowling Clubs operate from courts and green In the grounds of the Community
Cenlre.
The Trustees confimi that they have sought lo comply with Ihe duty in section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo the Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefit. They have agreed to refer lo the guidance when planning their future
activities and making management decisions. In particular, the Trustees will consider how
planned activities will deliver public benefit that ac￿rdS with the aims and obj'ectives they
have set.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Achievements and perfonnance
Membership numbers in 2024 have levelled off after gizeable increases over the previous
few years.
Membershlp category
2023-24
¢hange
+20
-36
2024"
2023
2022
2021
2020
Individuals
Couples (number of
people)
Concessions
209
231
226
332
314
207
923
204
936
236
789
218
717
229
686
-13
.2024 member¥hip figures as ul 31" OLIV
Membership fees for 2024, drfferentialed bets¥een members and exists'ng members,
were £211£16 for an individual, £171£12 for a concession and £331£23 for a couple.
Members of affiliated groups pay £11.
Our weekly Tuesday coffee mornings have gone from strength to strength. Under the
stewardship of Li2 Clark and a team of willing volunteers these sessions provide a
welcoming atmosphere regularly attracling 60 or more. O¢ca5ional visits from community
Police Officers and others are helping develop a strong community spirit.
Our Communily Cinema, wlh monthly films also attracts an increasingly dis¢eming and
appreciative audience. A total of 485 attended films in the 12 months to September 2024.
Monthly Bingo has been in place for a year now attracts'ng a loyal following.
Notwilhslanding our limited resour¢es we also organi5ed the indoor part of the village
Chrislrnas Mafkel including Father Christmas. Further successful events included in
March a George Michael Iribute. In we host&J a N￿h1 at the MU￿81$ and Octotef saw
Abb8 Revival tribute.
Our improving financial position has allowed us to embark on a range of improvements lo
the Community Cenlre. A section of the car park has been replaced in the summer. The
snooker tables have been recovered and many of the chairs in the bar have been replaced.
We proFX)se to replace the banquette sealing as well. New wifi is in plaee. We've also renewed
several items of electrical equipment such as fridges as part of our move to raduce oui energy
consumption.
Our biggest priorily is to carry out much-needed repairs io the orNJinal roof which dales back
10 1888 and the feature cupola. We are assessing quotes and aim for this work to be carried
out in 2025.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
We are investigating other imwovements at th8 Centre such as the heating and cooling
systems.
At Fiy¥iiiiiiy Pdfflbli ftooffl repalrs nave been maue 10 tne root and a new porch has been
installed.
Flnanclal review
IFCA CIO had income during the year lolallino £221.841 12023- £197.7721. an Incre2sÈ
of 12D/o. The main reasons for the higher income are a) increased usage of the facilities,
bl several successful fundraising events. and c) improved car park enforcement.
Expenditure for the year was a150 higher than last year al £158,26912023 £134,602).
an increase of 18OA. There are a number of reasons for the increased expenditure,
includino reDlacino the front e.ntranrs*. nf FPR with a new oak framg and doors,
resurfacing part of the car park and increased utility cosls. The nel surplus for Ihe year
was £63,572, which 15 very gimilar lo the previous year's £63.170.
IFCA CIO has accumulated funds, equivalent to its net assets, of £593,645 to carry
fomord at JO septe171￿1 2024 (2023 - £530.0731. These lunos are to be used lo
continue lo fund the future activities of the Community Association.
Al the end of the financial year IFCA CIO had free reserves of £157.89412023- £89,361).
Approximately £30k ol the free reserves are allocated lo FPR, with the remainder
aiiocaied to Ingaleslone. Our reserves policy stales Ihal we will always keep a minimum
of three months, expenditure in free reserves, with any eX￿sS being put towards planned
improvement projects. Three months, expenditure equates lo £36,061 for 2024, leaving
£121,833 as residual free reserves. Significant expenditure is planned in the near lemi
(including roof repairs and replacement of sealinq in the bar) which exceeds the amniint
c(trrenlly held in residual free reseNes.
The Trustees confirm that they have revlewed the major risks to which the charity is
exposed and are satisfied that appropriate action has been taken to mitigate those risks.
Structure, governance and management
IFCA ha5 operated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIOI, Charity Number
1161482 since 2014 when a new conslilulion was adopted. Trustees are appointed from
the membership and one may be nominated by aach affiliated group. There are currently
four affiliated groups, namely Ingalestone and Fryerning Tennis Club, Ingaleslone 8owling
Club, Ingaleslone Musical and Operetta Group. and Young Expressions. At every annual
general meeting one-third of the charity trustees are required to retire in rotation, bul are
eligible for re-appoinlmenl.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
There are currently 10 Iruslees. Trustees meet monthly to consider management, finance.
heatth and safety and other issues as needed. Agendas, notes and action reports are
prepared in respect of each meeting. This year the IFCA has adopted a reserves policy,
a Volunieering policy ana several sian an(J users have undergone First Aid training.
Following a Building Survey and a visrt from the Essex Fire Prevention Officer a prioritised
plan of works has been developed.
The trustees who have Se￿ed during the financial year 2023124 are..
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adrian Bonnett
Jim Donnell
J¥rii iilei Fuwle
John Galvin MBE
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wisbey
Trustee I&F BovAing Club
Trustee I&F Tennis Club
Trustee Ingatestone Musical &Operetta Group
Hon. T￿a5￿Ter
Hon. Secretary
Trustee Young Expressions (from 16th February 20241
Chairman
Trusle
Truslee
Truslee
The make-up of the Iru$tee5 has remained the same as the previous year which is the
largest number of irusiees ai one lime since Ihe IFLA CIO was sel up. This is providing
stability and a good mix of skills and experiences that will hopefully ensufy the continued
future good management of the Cgntre ond Fryeming Parish Room.
We remain grateful that we lunclion through an effective adminislration team led by
Centre c￿Ordinal0r Claire Staples along with Jacky Craythorne and Karen Raymenl. In
addition we have Ken Craythorne {carelaker services), Liz Clarf( (coffee momingsl and
we use the technical services of Steve BearpaTk.
No HonnrAry C)ffir.p.r nr any other p•rson eonn•ct•d wilh Ih•m. received romuncration from
the IFCA, apart frorn reasonable reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Llllan Hunter- Chaimian
Dated
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIAION CIO
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ingateslone &
Fryerning Community Association CIO (the eharityl for the year ended 30 September
2024.
Re8pon$lbllltlgs and bas18 of report
As the Trustees of the ehanly you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements Carried out
under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the
appli¢able Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the
Act.
Ind•￿ndent èxamlnee• •latemfrnt
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matenal mallers have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which give8 me cause lo believe that. in any
material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Act..
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting record$; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form
and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and
fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinallon.
I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in connection with the
examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a Proper
undersian(Jing 01 tne accounls lo be reached.
JzLkn
Janet E Stobart FCCA
RCCE House
Threghelfords Bu#ineJs Park
Inworth Road
Feering
Essex COS 9SE

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Deslgnated
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingate$tone
Fryeming
Not•
In
and en
ents
Donations
Charitable a¢ti¥it
Interest received
Fundraising Income
3.700
170.186
3.141
20,367
1,130
12.557
4,830
2,112
182.743 170,421
3.141
394
31,127 24.845
10,760
Total Incom• and endornnts
197.394
24,447
221,841 197,772
Ex
end
Charitable auivrti&s
Raising funds
121.040
9.992
22.825
4.033
379
144.244 121,128
14,025 13.474
Total •xpendltur•
131,032
26,858
379
156,269 134,602
Net Incomell•xpensel for the
ygar i net movomènt In funds
&8,362
12.4111
{379)
63,572 83,170
Fund balarces al
1 O¢lot)er 2023
491.406
38.286
379
530,073 488,903
Fund balanc•8 at
30 Septomber 2024
557.770
35,875
593,645 530,073
The slalement of fi'nancial activrtie5 indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing actwilies.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxed a59ets
Tangible assets
10
435,751
440.333
Curronl ••s*1•
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9.935
164,865
8,688
103,494
174,800
112,182
cr￿ltOrS. amountj fAlllno di1• ￿thIn
onts year
12 118,9C61
122,4421
Net current ass•ts
157.894
89.740
N•t a8SelS
593,645
530,073
Charlty funds
Fryerning Parish Room des¢gnated fvnd
Fry*rning Parish RMM
IFCA CIO i8tsJned resevvg8
13
379
35.876
557.770
491,408
593,645
530,073
Lilian Hunter- Chairman
Trusteo
Jennrfer Fovle- Hon. Treasurer
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Basis of preparation
Basis of Accountlng
These accounts have been prepared urnler the historical cosl convention wth items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant note{s) lo these
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charty'5 governing do¢umenl, the
Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice"Accounling and Reporting
by Charities for charities prepaiiiiy Ilieii ￿LLuu{ltb iii accor(Jance ￿th Ihe Finan¢ial Reponing
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} issued on 16 July 2014. The
Charity constitutes a Public Benefit Enlty as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage oflhe provisions in the Slalement of Recommended Practice
for charities applying FRS 102 UFKlale Bulletin 1 not to Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Golng concem
Al the lime of approving the a￿unIs, the Trusiees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources lo ¢onlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going conc•m basis of aetountino in prp.Darino tha
accounts,
Change of ac¢ountlng poll¢y
The accounts present a true and fair and no changes have btsn made to the accounting
policies adopted in note 2.
Changes to accountlng e8tlmats8
No changes to accounting eslimales have occurred in the reFQrting period,
Materlal prlor year error¥
No material prior year errors have been ￿entsfied In the reporting period.
A¢¢ountlng pollcles
Incomo
Income is recognised in the Slaternenl of Financial Activities when al the charity becomes
enlilled lo the resources, bl il is more likely than not Ihatthe trustees will receive the resources,
and c} the monetary value can be measured wth Sufficient reliabilrty.
Grants and donations are onty included in the Statement of Financial ActNrties when the
general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP). The charity has
not received any government grants in the reporting period.
In the casa of performance related grants, income 15 only recognised lo the extent that the
charity has provided the specrfied goods or services as enlillement lo the grant only occurs
when the perfomiance related condrtions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORPI

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Gift Atd receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any
Gift Aid amounl recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gfft and is treated as
an addition to the same fund as the inrtial donation unless the donor or the teffns of the appeal
have specified otherwise.
Expenditure and liabilitSes
Liabilities are recognised where rt is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay oul resources and the amount of the obligation Can be
measured with rKta&nn8hl• certainty.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inrtialty measured al Cost and subsequently mea$ur6d at cost less
depreciation and any impaim)enl losses.
Depreciation is recognised lo write off the cost of assets over th￿r usefvl lives on the following
bases..
Land and buildings
Fixtures, ffttings and equipment
Fryefning Parish Room assets
20Vo Straight line per annum
The gain or loss arising on the disposal ol an asset is determined as the drfference be￿een
the sale prO￿edS and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in net income I
expenditure for the year
At each reporting end dale, the charty reviews the carrying amounts of rts tangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset Is estimated in order to
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
20% Slraiqht line per annum

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
3 Charltable actlvttbès
Income
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingatestone
Fryemlng
Letting$
Billiards and snooker
Rent receivable
Coi y¥iK IriEom¢
Svbs¢rip¢ions
Attilialion fees
26.789
9.583
49.192
11.44LI
12,922
12.557
39.326
9.583
49.192
71,440
12,922
280
31.469
8,076
46,944
64.690
18.962
280
Charrtabl8 a¢tNilies
170.11
182,743
170,421
For th• y￿r onded 30 S•pigmb•r 2023
181.479
8,942
170,421
FundraSslng surplus
Total
2024
Total
2023
IngateBton•
Fry•rnlng
Fundraising income
Fundraisin9 expgnse8
20,387
19,9921
10,760
31,127
14,0331 114,0251
24,845
113.4741
Fundralslng •¢t1vI￿oI Surplus
10,375
6.727
17.102
11,371
For th• year end￿ 30 September 2023
5,156
6.215
11.371
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
5 Charltsble activitios
Expenditure
2024
2023
Staff costs Inole 81
Dep￿CiatIon and Jmpairrnenl
Priiilii)y, Oli￿ ¥l¢illunery
Computer and websrte
Telephone
Licence lees 8nd subs¢ripbon$
A¢counlancy
40.048
8,326
34,872
8.219
545
658
1,204
1,681
395
4,181
27,509
11.750
218
3,007
810
1,437
7,382
3.600
340
484
12,340
510
893
1,444
1,774
387
4,30
32,025
20.362
LKJht. h8al and water
Repairs and maintenan￿ Inote 61
Grant expenditure
Reluse and cleaning
Bu$in•6È rat•B
B8nk loan interest
Card processing fees
Legal anfj profeSs￿n01 fee8
Membership cosls
Sundry expenses
Fryerning expgnses excluding Llepreciati¢)n (note 7)
Church Green Projed desgnaled fund
2,945
717
8,032
418
366
20,852
379
144,244
121,128
Analys18 by fund
Ingaieslone
Fryerning Parish Rc4)m
Church GrÈÈn Prniprt dp4ionatod {not• 131
121.040
22.825
370
1C6,314
14,304
510
144,244
121.128
li

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
6 RepaiTr and maint6nan¢e
2024
2023
C8r park maintenance
Office madiine rnaintenan
Prernis&s expenditure
Snooker room mainlenanca
Othor 9cncr•l itoms
6,243
$54
5,360
1.860
0,345
1.114
495
5,947
4,194
20,362
11.750
7 Fryernlng Parl8h Room- èxpendhur•
2024
2023
General premises expenses lexcluding deprecia1￿)
Insurance
Secretarial ana adminisiratth) expen¥e8
17.578
876
2,400
9,212
2,280
20,852
12.340
8 Employe•s
2024
Num￿1
2023
Number
Number of employ••#
The average monthly numbèr of 8mployee5 during the year w88..
Stsff costs
2024
2023
Wages, salaries and rèlated costs
Less". FPR contrtbutlon
42.448
12.4001
37,152
12.2801
40,048
34.872
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
9 Trust￿3
None ol Ihe Twstees lor any persons connected wrth them) receNed any remuner8bon during the
year.
10 Tanglble Ilxed asaèts
Land and
bulldlng¥
Flxtures.
fittlngs and
•qulpment
Fryèrnlng
Parl$h
Room
assets
Total
Cost
Al 1 Oclob8f 2023
446.839
71.759
J. 144
13.6411
18,385
536,963
3.744
13,$411
Addition¥
Disposals
AI 30 September 2024
446.839
71.862
18,365
537,068
Deprec￿tKIn and Impalnn•nt
Al l October 2023
Depr￿latIOn Charged in ye
DIspo8als
30.407
55,160
6.353
13.6411
11,063
1,973
96,630
8.326
13.6411
AI 30 Seplembef 2024
30,407
57.872
13.038
101,315
Carrylng amount
At 30 September 2024
416,432
13,990
5,329
435.751
At 30 September 2023
416,432
16,599
7.302
440,333
11 D¢btors.' amounts falllno due nn• y•ar
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments arKI aCCrl￿ Irr￿Me
4,747
5,188
3,587
5,101
9,935
8,688
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
12 Cr8(Jltots.' amounts falling due within ong year
2024
2023
Other laxalion and social secunty
Payments rtteive(J on acco(
Trade creditors
Accrued exp¢nse5
Deferred incom•
348
475
1.278
3.018
12.264
5.064
4.744
11,499
16.906
22,442
13 Fryern5ng P¥rlsh Room Deslgnated Fund
The Fryerning Parish Room de$ign8ted lund was established Io separate fun¢J$ raised
specifically for the Church Green project. This 1$ the triang1& al the top of Fryerning Lane
which Inelud•B the 9rotht Jubiloo Oak whieh wa¥ planted tu wtiiiieiiiui¥¢e ¢he silver Jublle8
of King George V. The fund had an ¢)pening balance at 1* Odober 2023 of £379 and during
Ihe year spending on gardening and general m8intenan¢e was in excess ol this amount.
The designated fund i¥ therefore now depleted and going forward th& maintenance ol Ihis
area will be funded through general FPR fundraising actsvilies.
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Charity Registration No. 1161482
INGATESTONE & FRYERNING
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adnan Bonnett
Jim Donnell
Jcnnifer F￿e- Hon. Treaiui¥i
John Galvin MBE- Hon. Secretary
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM Chairman
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wlsbey
Charlty number
1161482
Prlnclpal address
7 High Street
Ingatestone
E55ex
CM4 9Fn
Independent examln¢r
Rural Community Council of Essex
Threshelfords Business Park
Inworth Road
Feeriiiy
Essex
COS 9SE
Bankers
The C(Foperative Bank
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
N8 6Wt

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of flnanclal activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statements
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INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for Ihe year ended 301h September 2024.
The accounts for Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association CIO IIFCA CIO) have
been preptsred in accordancc with thc accounting policiea ?et out in not¢ 1 to thc aGGount3
and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, and the
Slalement of Recommended Practice "Accounb'ng and Reporting by Charities" for
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) issued in July 2014.
Objectives and actlvltles
The objective5 of the Association are-
al lo promote the benefit of the inhabilanls of Ingaleslone and Fryerning and the
nelgnbourhood iogetner delined by the parish boundaries of Ingatestone and Fryerning
without distinction of sex, sexual orienlalion, race or of polili¢al. religious or other opinions
by associating together the said inhabitants and loc81 aulhorilies. voluntary and other
organisalions in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the
interests of the social welfare for recreation and leisure-lime occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the Said inhabilanls",
bl lo establish or secure the establishment of a community centre and the Fryerning Parish
Room IFPRI and lo maintain and manage the same Iwhelher alone or in co-operation with
any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these obj'ectives.
Our community hall and rooms provide a valuable educational and recreational ￿SOurce
lo all in our local community. In addition lo a Club bar and a snooker room, a wide variety
of activities are organised and lake place from our Community Centre and FPR. The
community halls and meeting rooms are available for use by local groups and
or9ani?ations. The facilities have i￿¥11 u>rd by yioupb ds varled as the local opera group
and the angling club as well as commercially operated exercise and dance groups. Local
Tennis and Bowling Clubs operate from courts and green In the grounds of the Community
Cenlre.
The Trustees confimi that they have sought lo comply with Ihe duty in section 17 of the
Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo the Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefit. They have agreed to refer lo the guidance when planning their future
activities and making management decisions. In particular, the Trustees will consider how
planned activities will deliver public benefit that ac￿rdS with the aims and obj'ectives they
have set.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Achievements and perfonnance
Membership numbers in 2024 have levelled off after gizeable increases over the previous
few years.
Membershlp category
2023-24
¢hange
+20
-36
2024"
2023
2022
2021
2020
Individuals
Couples (number of
people)
Concessions
209
231
226
332
314
207
923
204
936
236
789
218
717
229
686
-13
.2024 member¥hip figures as ul 31" OLIV
Membership fees for 2024, drfferentialed bets¥een members and exists'ng members,
were £211£16 for an individual, £171£12 for a concession and £331£23 for a couple.
Members of affiliated groups pay £11.
Our weekly Tuesday coffee mornings have gone from strength to strength. Under the
stewardship of Li2 Clark and a team of willing volunteers these sessions provide a
welcoming atmosphere regularly attracling 60 or more. O¢ca5ional visits from community
Police Officers and others are helping develop a strong community spirit.
Our Communily Cinema, wlh monthly films also attracts an increasingly dis¢eming and
appreciative audience. A total of 485 attended films in the 12 months to September 2024.
Monthly Bingo has been in place for a year now attracts'ng a loyal following.
Notwilhslanding our limited resour¢es we also organi5ed the indoor part of the village
Chrislrnas Mafkel including Father Christmas. Further successful events included in
March a George Michael Iribute. In we host&J a N￿h1 at the MU￿81$ and Octotef saw
Abb8 Revival tribute.
Our improving financial position has allowed us to embark on a range of improvements lo
the Community Cenlre. A section of the car park has been replaced in the summer. The
snooker tables have been recovered and many of the chairs in the bar have been replaced.
We proFX)se to replace the banquette sealing as well. New wifi is in plaee. We've also renewed
several items of electrical equipment such as fridges as part of our move to raduce oui energy
consumption.
Our biggest priorily is to carry out much-needed repairs io the orNJinal roof which dales back
10 1888 and the feature cupola. We are assessing quotes and aim for this work to be carried
out in 2025.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
We are investigating other imwovements at th8 Centre such as the heating and cooling
systems.
At Fiy¥iiiiiiy Pdfflbli ftooffl repalrs nave been maue 10 tne root and a new porch has been
installed.
Flnanclal review
IFCA CIO had income during the year lolallino £221.841 12023- £197.7721. an Incre2sÈ
of 12D/o. The main reasons for the higher income are a) increased usage of the facilities,
bl several successful fundraising events. and c) improved car park enforcement.
Expenditure for the year was a150 higher than last year al £158,26912023 £134,602).
an increase of 18OA. There are a number of reasons for the increased expenditure,
includino reDlacino the front e.ntranrs*. nf FPR with a new oak framg and doors,
resurfacing part of the car park and increased utility cosls. The nel surplus for Ihe year
was £63,572, which 15 very gimilar lo the previous year's £63.170.
IFCA CIO has accumulated funds, equivalent to its net assets, of £593,645 to carry
fomord at JO septe171￿1 2024 (2023 - £530.0731. These lunos are to be used lo
continue lo fund the future activities of the Community Association.
Al the end of the financial year IFCA CIO had free reserves of £157.89412023- £89,361).
Approximately £30k ol the free reserves are allocated lo FPR, with the remainder
aiiocaied to Ingaleslone. Our reserves policy stales Ihal we will always keep a minimum
of three months, expenditure in free reserves, with any eX￿sS being put towards planned
improvement projects. Three months, expenditure equates lo £36,061 for 2024, leaving
£121,833 as residual free reserves. Significant expenditure is planned in the near lemi
(including roof repairs and replacement of sealinq in the bar) which exceeds the amniint
c(trrenlly held in residual free reseNes.
The Trustees confirm that they have revlewed the major risks to which the charity is
exposed and are satisfied that appropriate action has been taken to mitigate those risks.
Structure, governance and management
IFCA ha5 operated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIOI, Charity Number
1161482 since 2014 when a new conslilulion was adopted. Trustees are appointed from
the membership and one may be nominated by aach affiliated group. There are currently
four affiliated groups, namely Ingalestone and Fryerning Tennis Club, Ingaleslone 8owling
Club, Ingaleslone Musical and Operetta Group. and Young Expressions. At every annual
general meeting one-third of the charity trustees are required to retire in rotation, bul are
eligible for re-appoinlmenl.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
There are currently 10 Iruslees. Trustees meet monthly to consider management, finance.
heatth and safety and other issues as needed. Agendas, notes and action reports are
prepared in respect of each meeting. This year the IFCA has adopted a reserves policy,
a Volunieering policy ana several sian an(J users have undergone First Aid training.
Following a Building Survey and a visrt from the Essex Fire Prevention Officer a prioritised
plan of works has been developed.
The trustees who have Se￿ed during the financial year 2023124 are..
Peter Balchelor OBE
Adrian Bonnett
Jim Donnell
J¥rii iilei Fuwle
John Galvin MBE
Helen Hodey
Lilian Hunter BEM
Tom O'connor
Teresa Ravenscroft
Paul Wisbey
Trustee I&F BovAing Club
Trustee I&F Tennis Club
Trustee Ingatestone Musical &Operetta Group
Hon. T￿a5￿Ter
Hon. Secretary
Trustee Young Expressions (from 16th February 20241
Chairman
Trusle
Truslee
Truslee
The make-up of the Iru$tee5 has remained the same as the previous year which is the
largest number of irusiees ai one lime since Ihe IFLA CIO was sel up. This is providing
stability and a good mix of skills and experiences that will hopefully ensufy the continued
future good management of the Cgntre ond Fryeming Parish Room.
We remain grateful that we lunclion through an effective adminislration team led by
Centre c￿Ordinal0r Claire Staples along with Jacky Craythorne and Karen Raymenl. In
addition we have Ken Craythorne {carelaker services), Liz Clarf( (coffee momingsl and
we use the technical services of Steve BearpaTk.
No HonnrAry C)ffir.p.r nr any other p•rson eonn•ct•d wilh Ih•m. received romuncration from
the IFCA, apart frorn reasonable reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Llllan Hunter- Chaimian
Dated
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIAION CIO
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ingateslone &
Fryerning Community Association CIO (the eharityl for the year ended 30 September
2024.
Re8pon$lbllltlgs and bas18 of report
As the Trustees of the ehanly you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements Carried out
under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the
appli¢able Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the
Act.
Ind•￿ndent èxamlnee• •latemfrnt
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matenal mallers have come to my
attention in connection with the examination which give8 me cause lo believe that. in any
material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance wtth section 130 of the Act..
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting record$; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form
and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and
fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinallon.
I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in connection with the
examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a Proper
undersian(Jing 01 tne accounls lo be reached.
JzLkn
Janet E Stobart FCCA
RCCE House
Threghelfords Bu#ineJs Park
Inworth Road
Feering
Essex COS 9SE

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Deslgnated
Funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingate$tone
Fryeming
Not•
In
and en
ents
Donations
Charitable a¢ti¥it
Interest received
Fundraising Income
3.700
170.186
3.141
20,367
1,130
12.557
4,830
2,112
182.743 170,421
3.141
394
31,127 24.845
10,760
Total Incom• and endornnts
197.394
24,447
221,841 197,772
Ex
end
Charitable auivrti&s
Raising funds
121.040
9.992
22.825
4.033
379
144.244 121,128
14,025 13.474
Total •xpendltur•
131,032
26,858
379
156,269 134,602
Net Incomell•xpensel for the
ygar i net movomènt In funds
&8,362
12.4111
{379)
63,572 83,170
Fund balarces al
1 O¢lot)er 2023
491.406
38.286
379
530,073 488,903
Fund balanc•8 at
30 Septomber 2024
557.770
35,875
593,645 530,073
The slalement of fi'nancial activrtie5 indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing actwilies.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxed a59ets
Tangible assets
10
435,751
440.333
Curronl ••s*1•
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
9.935
164,865
8,688
103,494
174,800
112,182
cr￿ltOrS. amountj fAlllno di1• ￿thIn
onts year
12 118,9C61
122,4421
Net current ass•ts
157.894
89.740
N•t a8SelS
593,645
530,073
Charlty funds
Fryerning Parish Room des¢gnated fvnd
Fry*rning Parish RMM
IFCA CIO i8tsJned resevvg8
13
379
35.876
557.770
491,408
593,645
530,073
Lilian Hunter- Chairman
Trusteo
Jennrfer Fovle- Hon. Treasurer
Trustee

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Basis of preparation
Basis of Accountlng
These accounts have been prepared urnler the historical cosl convention wth items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant note{s) lo these
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charty'5 governing do¢umenl, the
Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice"Accounling and Reporting
by Charities for charities prepaiiiiy Ilieii ￿LLuu{ltb iii accor(Jance ￿th Ihe Finan¢ial Reponing
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} issued on 16 July 2014. The
Charity constitutes a Public Benefit Enlty as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage oflhe provisions in the Slalement of Recommended Practice
for charities applying FRS 102 UFKlale Bulletin 1 not to Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Golng concem
Al the lime of approving the a￿unIs, the Trusiees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources lo ¢onlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going conc•m basis of aetountino in prp.Darino tha
accounts,
Change of ac¢ountlng poll¢y
The accounts present a true and fair and no changes have btsn made to the accounting
policies adopted in note 2.
Changes to accountlng e8tlmats8
No changes to accounting eslimales have occurred in the reFQrting period,
Materlal prlor year error¥
No material prior year errors have been ￿entsfied In the reporting period.
A¢¢ountlng pollcles
Incomo
Income is recognised in the Slaternenl of Financial Activities when al the charity becomes
enlilled lo the resources, bl il is more likely than not Ihatthe trustees will receive the resources,
and c} the monetary value can be measured wth Sufficient reliabilrty.
Grants and donations are onty included in the Statement of Financial ActNrties when the
general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP). The charity has
not received any government grants in the reporting period.
In the casa of performance related grants, income 15 only recognised lo the extent that the
charity has provided the specrfied goods or services as enlillement lo the grant only occurs
when the perfomiance related condrtions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORPI

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Gift Atd receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any
Gift Aid amounl recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gfft and is treated as
an addition to the same fund as the inrtial donation unless the donor or the teffns of the appeal
have specified otherwise.
Expenditure and liabilitSes
Liabilities are recognised where rt is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay oul resources and the amount of the obligation Can be
measured with rKta&nn8hl• certainty.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inrtialty measured al Cost and subsequently mea$ur6d at cost less
depreciation and any impaim)enl losses.
Depreciation is recognised lo write off the cost of assets over th￿r usefvl lives on the following
bases..
Land and buildings
Fixtures, ffttings and equipment
Fryefning Parish Room assets
20Vo Straight line per annum
The gain or loss arising on the disposal ol an asset is determined as the drfference be￿een
the sale prO￿edS and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in net income I
expenditure for the year
At each reporting end dale, the charty reviews the carrying amounts of rts tangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset Is estimated in order to
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
20% Slraiqht line per annum

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
3 Charltable actlvttbès
Income
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Ingatestone
Fryemlng
Letting$
Billiards and snooker
Rent receivable
Coi y¥iK IriEom¢
Svbs¢rip¢ions
Attilialion fees
26.789
9.583
49.192
11.44LI
12,922
12.557
39.326
9.583
49.192
71,440
12,922
280
31.469
8,076
46,944
64.690
18.962
280
Charrtabl8 a¢tNilies
170.11
182,743
170,421
For th• y￿r onded 30 S•pigmb•r 2023
181.479
8,942
170,421
FundraSslng surplus
Total
2024
Total
2023
IngateBton•
Fry•rnlng
Fundraising income
Fundraisin9 expgnse8
20,387
19,9921
10,760
31,127
14,0331 114,0251
24,845
113.4741
Fundralslng •¢t1vI￿oI Surplus
10,375
6.727
17.102
11,371
For th• year end￿ 30 September 2023
5,156
6.215
11.371
io

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
5 Charltsble activitios
Expenditure
2024
2023
Staff costs Inole 81
Dep￿CiatIon and Jmpairrnenl
Priiilii)y, Oli￿ ¥l¢illunery
Computer and websrte
Telephone
Licence lees 8nd subs¢ripbon$
A¢counlancy
40.048
8,326
34,872
8.219
545
658
1,204
1,681
395
4,181
27,509
11.750
218
3,007
810
1,437
7,382
3.600
340
484
12,340
510
893
1,444
1,774
387
4,30
32,025
20.362
LKJht. h8al and water
Repairs and maintenan￿ Inote 61
Grant expenditure
Reluse and cleaning
Bu$in•6È rat•B
B8nk loan interest
Card processing fees
Legal anfj profeSs￿n01 fee8
Membership cosls
Sundry expenses
Fryerning expgnses excluding Llepreciati¢)n (note 7)
Church Green Projed desgnaled fund
2,945
717
8,032
418
366
20,852
379
144,244
121,128
Analys18 by fund
Ingaieslone
Fryerning Parish Rc4)m
Church GrÈÈn Prniprt dp4ionatod {not• 131
121.040
22.825
370
1C6,314
14,304
510
144,244
121.128
li

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
6 RepaiTr and maint6nan¢e
2024
2023
C8r park maintenance
Office madiine rnaintenan
Prernis&s expenditure
Snooker room mainlenanca
Othor 9cncr•l itoms
6,243
$54
5,360
1.860
0,345
1.114
495
5,947
4,194
20,362
11.750
7 Fryernlng Parl8h Room- èxpendhur•
2024
2023
General premises expenses lexcluding deprecia1￿)
Insurance
Secretarial ana adminisiratth) expen¥e8
17.578
876
2,400
9,212
2,280
20,852
12.340
8 Employe•s
2024
Num￿1
2023
Number
Number of employ••#
The average monthly numbèr of 8mployee5 during the year w88..
Stsff costs
2024
2023
Wages, salaries and rèlated costs
Less". FPR contrtbutlon
42.448
12.4001
37,152
12.2801
40,048
34.872
12

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
9 Trust￿3
None ol Ihe Twstees lor any persons connected wrth them) receNed any remuner8bon during the
year.
10 Tanglble Ilxed asaèts
Land and
bulldlng¥
Flxtures.
fittlngs and
•qulpment
Fryèrnlng
Parl$h
Room
assets
Total
Cost
Al 1 Oclob8f 2023
446.839
71.759
J. 144
13.6411
18,385
536,963
3.744
13,$411
Addition¥
Disposals
AI 30 September 2024
446.839
71.862
18,365
537,068
Deprec￿tKIn and Impalnn•nt
Al l October 2023
Depr￿latIOn Charged in ye
DIspo8als
30.407
55,160
6.353
13.6411
11,063
1,973
96,630
8.326
13.6411
AI 30 Seplembef 2024
30,407
57.872
13.038
101,315
Carrylng amount
At 30 September 2024
416,432
13,990
5,329
435.751
At 30 September 2023
416,432
16,599
7.302
440,333
11 D¢btors.' amounts falllno due nn• y•ar
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments arKI aCCrl￿ Irr￿Me
4,747
5,188
3,587
5,101
9,935
8,688
13

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
12 Cr8(Jltots.' amounts falling due within ong year
2024
2023
Other laxalion and social secunty
Payments rtteive(J on acco(
Trade creditors
Accrued exp¢nse5
Deferred incom•
348
475
1.278
3.018
12.264
5.064
4.744
11,499
16.906
22,442
13 Fryern5ng P¥rlsh Room Deslgnated Fund
The Fryerning Parish Room de$ign8ted lund was established Io separate fun¢J$ raised
specifically for the Church Green project. This 1$ the triang1& al the top of Fryerning Lane
which Inelud•B the 9rotht Jubiloo Oak whieh wa¥ planted tu wtiiiieiiiui¥¢e ¢he silver Jublle8
of King George V. The fund had an ¢)pening balance at 1* Odober 2023 of £379 and during
Ihe year spending on gardening and general m8intenan¢e was in excess ol this amount.
The designated fund i¥ therefore now depleted and going forward th& maintenance ol Ihis
area will be funded through general FPR fundraising actsvilies.
14