## **Meeting Point** 4 St. Wthburga Lane Dereham Norfolk NR19 1ED ## **Annual Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31[st] March 2025** Meeting Point is a registered charity (1164258). It is governed by a Board of Trustees. The charity was formed to provide amenities and a secure meeting place for those living with Dementia, the elderly and those with disabilities in Dereham and the surrounding villages. The Trustees, during the year of 2024/25 were: Mrs. B D’Arts(Chairman) Mrs. J Philips (Vice Chairman) Mr. E Howard (Treasurer) Mr. S Cordy Mrs. J Soper The purpose of the charity is to provide a warm, safe and comfortable environment, with a freshly cooked midday meal. The centre is run by a small team of employed staff, supported by many volunteers. The Trustees are extremely grateful to all for their commitment and hard work. Without their dedication the centre would not be able to offer such a variety of activities etc. Certain times each week are devoted to those suffering from the early stages of Dementia which benefits both the sufferers, and also the carers, who are able to take the opportunity of some respite from their caring responsibilities. The membership of Meeting Point over the previous 12 months remains constant with about 100 -110 members for the year. Towards the end of 2024, the Trustees were advised by the local County Council that the grant Meeting Point had received from the Council in previous years would not be given for the following financial year. Since that time Fund Raising activities became a priority and the Trustees would wish to express their thanks to the many various donors and charities that have answered our request for financial help. We have been overwhelmed by the support shown by so many. ………………………………………………… Mrs. Barbara D’Arts (Chairman) **MEETING POINT DEREHAM (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1164258)** **ST WITHBURGA LANE DEREHAM NR19 1ED** **ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **MEETING POINT DEREHAM** ## **Registered Charity Number 1164258** ## **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 2025 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 _10th July 2025_ 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 2025** |**RECEIPTS - UNRESTRICTED**
**Operating Activities:**
5,027
Takings - Refreshments
34,703
Lunches
993
Bingo
2,113
Raffles
13,232
Hiring Fees
1,535
Memberships
1,960
Entrance Fees
-
Events
465
60,028
Miscellaneous
**Investment Income:**
443
Bank Interest
367
810
Dividends
1157
**Unrealised Gain/(Loss) on Investment**
**Donations and Other Receipts:**
Donations:
7,136
Sundry Donations
2,401
Grants Received
-
9,537
Minibus Fund
4,876
Dementia Care Private Funding
Spot Contracts & Top Up:
38,868
Norfolk County Council
-
Funding Appeal
115,276
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**2024**|4,139
38,682
699
2,145
14,277
2,100
2,344
775
375
65,536
492
374
866
(641)
3,698
500
11,545
15,743
5,770
45,543
9,697
142,514
**2025**| |---|---| 4 **Registered Charity Number 1164258** ## **DEREHAM MEETING POINT** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** |**2024**|**2024**||**2025**|**2025**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**PAYMENTS - UNRESTRICTED**||| |||**Charitable Activities**||| |5,843||Light & Heat|5,735|| |82,159||Wages|92,888|| |-||DBS Costs|14|| |2,304||Repairs & Maintenance|2,531|| |858||Cleaning & Hygiene|550|| |708||Telephone & Broadband|610|| |-||TV Hire|117|| |14,540||Purchases of Food/Catering|14,998|| |164||Safety & Staff Training Costs|37|| |194||Staff Clothing|197|| |980||Postage, Stationery & Office Costs|827|| |215||Alarm & Security Costs|120|| |881||Insurances|999|| |259||Bank Charges|233|| |141||Credit Card Charges|366|| |797||Refuse Collections|668|| |1,309||Miscellaneous|1,662|| |391||Purchase of Equipment|-|| |4,991||Purchase & Installation of Electric Oven|-|| |-||Minibus Expenditure|3,197|| |473||Licenses & Entertainment|759|| |-||Website Costs|208|| |859|118,066|Outings|751|127,467| ||-|**DEPRECIATION**
Minibus||656| ||118,066|**TOTAL PAYMENTS**||128,123| ||(2,790)
39,082|NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) FOR THE
**NET CURRENT ASSETS AT 31 MARCH**|YEAR
**2024**|14,391
36,292| ||36,292|**NET CURRENT ASSETS AT 31 MARCH**|**2025**|50,683| 5 **Registered Charity Number 1164258** ## **DEREHAM MEETING POINT** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025** **----- Start of picture text -----**
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
2024 2025 FUNDS FUNDS
CURRENT ASSETS
Peugeot Minibus 5,250
Less Depreciation 656 4,594 4,594
CASH FUNDS
Bank Accounts
7,922 HSBC: Current Account 19,554 6,759 12,795
4,751 HSBC: Savings Account 4,842 4,842
7,961 CCLA COIF Charities Deposit Fund 8,736 8,736
Investment Account
CCLA COIF Charities Investment Fund
13,748 672.88 Income Units @ 1948.06 pence 13,108 13,108
- - -
Petty Cash
6,022 Debtors 5,077 5,077
40,404 TOTAL CASH FUNDS 55,911 43,116 12,795
CURRENT LIABILITIES
4,112 Creditors 5,228 5228
4,112 5,228 5228
36,292 NET CURRENT ASSETS 50,683 37,888 12,795
FIXED ASSETS
COST
6,000 Tables & Chairs 6,000 5,100 900
1,114 Medical Bed 1,114 1,114
2,109 Equipment 2,109 1,419 690
10,140 Magic Table 10,140 10,140
2,425 Computer Equipment 2,425 625 1,800
623 Computer Equipment 623 623
240 Wheelchair 240 240
3,840 iPads and cases 3,840 3,840
4,248 Electric Oven 4,248 4,248
30,739 30,739 17,209 13,530
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The financial statements set out on pages 4-6 were approved at the Annual General Meeting on 9 _th July 2025_ . _E J Howard B E D'Arts_ Treasurer Chairperson 6 ## **MEETING POINT DEREHAM** ## **Registered Charity Number 1164258** ## **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 2025 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 _10th July 2025_ 14 Greenwood Drive Scarning Dereham Norfolk NR19 2TR