MEETING POINT DEREHAM ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Meeting Point is a registered charity (No. 1164258). The charity was formed to provide amenities and a meeting place for the benefit of dementia sufferers, older and disabled people in Dereham and the surrounding villages.
The trustees during the year were as follows:
Mrs B D'Arts Chairman Mrs J Philips Vice Chairman Mr E Howard Treasurer Mr S Cordy Trustee Mrs J Soper Trustee
The main activity of the charity is to provide a warm and comfortable venue with a freshly cooked midday meal. There is a wide choice of daytime activities as well as occasional services covering podiatry, exercise classes and advice. Certain times are devoted to care for those in the early stages of dementia which benefits both the sufferers and carers who get a respite from their caring and a chance to speak with others undertaking similar roles.
There were no changes in staff during the year.
The trustees are extremely grateful for the commitment and hard work of the staff and volunteers who act as unpaid helpers; without their valuable contribution we would not be able to achieve so much.
Membership remains constant at around 100 for the year.
Meeting Point is promoted by advertising, promotional events and giving talks.
Fund raising is a key issue and financial support is received from various sources. The Trustees would like to express their sincere thanks to all donors.
Grants are also received Charitable Organisations.
Mrs B D'Arts
19th June 2024.
MEETING POINT DEREHAM
(REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1164258)
ST WITHBURGA LANE DEREHAM NR19 1ED
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Registered Charity Number 1164258
MEETING POINT DEREHAM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEETING POINT DEREHAM
I report on the Financial Statements of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act') and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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a. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act b. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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c. state whether particular matters have come to my attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
The examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records maintained by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
a. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
1) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
2) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
b. to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs L J Whiteley Independent Examiner
20th June 2024
14 Greenwood Drive Scarning Dereham Norfolk NR19 2TR
Registered Charity Number 1164258
DEREHAM MEETING POINT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 RECEIPTS - UNRESTRICTED Operating Activities: 3,584 Takings - Refreshments 26,160 Lunches 884 Bingo 1,794 Raffles 6,185 Hiring Fees 4,623 Outings 1,362 Memberships 2,219 Entrance Fees 438 47,249 Miscellaneous Investment Income: 143 Bank Interest 367 510 Dividends (511) Unrealised Gain/(Loss) on Investment Donations and Other Receipts: Donations: 4,884 Sundry Donations 7,773 Grants Received 3,193 Defibrillator Fund - 15,850 Dementia Friendly Dereham 2,996 Dementia Care Private Funding Spot Contracts & Top Up: 27,761 Norfolk County Council 93,855 TOTAL RECEIPTS |
2024 5,027 34,703 993 2,113 13,232 - 1,535 1,960 465 60,028 443 367 810 1157 7,136 2,401 - - 9,537 4,876 38,868 115,276 |
2024 5,027 34,703 993 2,113 13,232 - 1,535 1,960 465 60,028 443 367 810 1157 7,136 2,401 - - 9,537 4,876 38,868 115,276 |
|---|---|---|
| 143 367 |
443 367 |
|
| 4,884 7,773 3,193 - |
7,136 2,401 - - |
|
| 115,276 |
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Registered Charity Number 1164258
DEREHAM MEETING POINT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| PAYMENTS - UNRESTRICTED | ||
| Charitable Activities | ||
| 5,867 | Light & Heat | 5,843 |
| 70,861 | Wages | 82,159 |
| 916 | Repairs & Maintenance | 2,304 |
| 531 | Cleaning & Hygiene | 858 |
| 593 | Telephone | 708 |
| 12,168 | Purchases of Food/Catering | 14,540 |
| 450 | Safety & Staff Training Costs | 164 |
| 94 | Staff Clothing | 194 |
| 954 | Postage, Stationery & Office Costs | 980 |
| 70 | Alarm & Security Costs | 215 |
| 696 | Insurances | 881 |
| 273 | Bank Charges | 259 |
| - | Credit Card Charges | 141 |
| 769 | Refuse Collections | 797 |
| 375 | Professional Fees | - |
| 250 | Trustee Expenses | - |
| 2,750 | Miscellaneous | 1,309 |
| 1,263 | Purchase of Equipment | 391 |
| - | Purchase & Installation of Electric Oven | 4,991 |
| 2,891 | Defibrillator Costs | - |
| 563 | Equipment Leasing | - |
| 364 | Licenses & Entertainment | 473 |
| 6,106 108,804 | Outings | 859 118,066 |
PAYMENTS - RESTRICTED
| 108,804 TOTAL PAYMENTS (14,949) NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR 54,031 NET CURRENT ASSETS AT 31 MARCH 2023 39,082 NET CURRENT ASSETS AT 31 MARCH 2024 |
118,066 |
|---|---|
| (2,790) 39,082 |
|
| 36,292 |
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Registered Charity Number 1164258
DEREHAM MEETING POINT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| 2023 CASH FUNDS Bank Accounts 16,761 HSBC: Current Account 4,767 HSBC: Savings Account 7,236 CCLA COIF Charities Deposit Fund Investment Account CCLA COIF Charities Investment Fund 12,592 672.88 Income Units @ 2043.26 pence 706 Petty Cash 1,484 Debtors 43,546 TOTAL CASH FUNDS CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,464 Creditors 4,464 39,082 NET CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS 6,000 Tables & Chairs 1,114 Medical Bed 2,109 Equipment 10,140 Magic Table 2,425 Computer Equipment 623 Computer Equipment 240 Wheelchair 3,840 iPads and cases - Electric Oven 26,491 |
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2024 FUNDS FUNDS 7,922 7,922 4,751 4,751 7,961 7,961 13,748 13,748 - - 6,022 6,022 |
|---|---|
| 40,404 40,404 | |
| 4,112 4112 |
|
| 4,112 4112 |
|
| 36,292 36,292 COST 6,000 5,100 900 1,114 1,114 2,109 1,419 690 10,140 10,140 2,425 625 1,800 623 623 240 240 3,840 3,840 4,248 4,248 |
|
| 30,739 17,209 13,530 |
The financial statements set out on pages 4-6 were approved at the Annual General Meeting on 19 th June 2024 .
E J Howard B E D'Arts Treasurer Chairperson
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Registered Charity Number 1164258
MEETING POINT DEREHAM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEETING POINT DEREHAM
I report on the Financial Statements of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act') and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
-
a. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act b. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
c. state whether particular matters have come to my attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
The examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records maintained by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
a. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
1) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
2) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
b. to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs L J Whiteley Independent Examiner
20th June 2024
14 Greenwood Drive Scarning Dereham Norfolk NR19 2TR