## **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: - 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 **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| 4 **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| 5 **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 6 **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