DAVENTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CHARITIES COMMISSION Registered Charity No. 1165310
2022/23 has started off really great, all of our groups are back now and it’s great to see everyone. The committee members and trustees generally remained similar in make up as in the previous year. Due to Covid, meetings have been very limited still. The committee continue to try and enlist representatives from each of the main user groups of the Centre and they intend to continue in these efforts.
The Giggles Pre-School continues to grow with a Manager and 6 staff and is full in the mornings and afternoons; the new outside area is still very popular with all the children and inside is a great space for indoor activities. They extra room for their younger children, their own entrance and a new office area has added much needed space and increased capacity for the nursery. Some garden equipment was replaced due to wear and tear.
The original aims of the Association.
The Daventry Community Association developed the Centre some 50 years ago with the idea that it would succeed:
a) Through the efforts of the Community and that a Centre could be;
b) Built for the benefit of the Community and be;
c) Run and operated by the Community .
The original Trust document itself laid out the strict terms that the Trust must operate within, specifically stating the objects to be in “ promoting the benefit of the inhabitants of the Borough of Daventry and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants ”.
The documents also stated that the purpose of the Trust was for “ establishing, securing the
establishment of a Community Centre and to maintain and manage or to co-operate with any local/statuary/authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects”.
We, the members of the current committee, do feel that we are in many ways fulfilling those worthy objects and the following details are some of the work that has been undertaken during the past year.
Relocation of Office, still needs redecorating and modifying to incorporate a meeting room
It is still hoped that within the next year or so, put cupboards in at the back of the stage and finish off new Office area.
With many of the upgrades now achieved throughout as previously mentioned, we hope to be able to attract even more use for the Centre to ensure that it may continue for many years to come.
We also had some new groups join, NHS Diabetes, Age UK left August 23 but our dance group Academy No.1 decided to continue the tea dances which are well attended, Daventry Players again performed pantomime over a weekend; this will be an annual event at the centre.
The local District Council use the Centre for elections, there were none this year.
Activities that are regularly undertaken at the Centre are listed below: Dog Training Ballroom dance classes Exercise classes Boogie Beanies Group Performing Arts class Playgroup (Pre-School) Short Mat Bowls Jado Kuin Do Karate Tudor Rose Woodturning Adult education classes/West Northants Council U3A Council elections Mum2Mum Age UK Daventry Players NHS Diabetes Private Parties i.e. Birthdays, wedding reception and Engagement.
The financial returns for the year are also being included with this report.
Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Consolidated Accounts for the year ended
31 August 2023
Charity number 1165310
Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Business Information
Charity number 1165310
Address Community Centre Ashby Road Daventry Northants NN11 5QN
Independent examining accountants
Hallett & Associates The Old Dairy Farm Upper Stowe Weedon Northants NN7 4SH
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Approval statement
We approve these accounts which comprise the Profit & Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. We acknowledge our responsibilty for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis as set out in note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.
Trustee................................................................ Trustee................................................................ Date....................................................................
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Independent Examining Accountants' report on the unaudited accounts to - "the charity".
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year ended 31st August 2018 under the Charities Acts and that an independent examination is required.
It is our responsibility to:
- i. examine the accounts under the Charities Acts
ii. to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission
iii. to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept 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 any 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 therefore limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
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which gives reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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i. to keep accounts records in accordance with the Acts and
ii. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of those Acts have not been met; or
- to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Hallett & Associates Accountants
The Old Dairy Farm Upper Stowe Weedon Northants NN7 4SH
Date.....................................................................
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 August 2023
| 2023 2023 £ £ Unrestricted Funds Total Sales 152,975 152,975 Cost of sales 4,731 4,731 Gross profit 148,244 148,244 Expenses Wages, salaries and other staff costs 100,057 100,057 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs 16,152 16,152 Repairs and renewals of property and equipment 5,928 5,928 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs 2,371 2,371 Accountancy, legal and other professional fees 1,550 1,550 Other business expenses 1,369 1,369 127,427 127,427 (Deficit)/surplus 20,817 20,817 |
2022 £ 134,479 6,013 128,466 98,540 11,564 24,186 1,610 3,370 2,462 141,732 (13,266) |
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023
| Notes Current assets Bank account-buildings fund Trade debtors and prepayments Cash in hand Bank account-current Current liabilities Trade creditors Other liabilities and accruals Net current assets Net assets Capital account Surplus brought forward-unrestricted fund Income/deficit for year-unrestricted fund Total unrestricted funds Deficit brought forward-restricted fund Total unrestricted funds Total fund carry forward |
25,000 3,470 399 189,492 218,361 6,077 4,100 10,177 |
2023 £ 208,184 208,184 182,529 20,817 203,346 4,838 4,838 208,184 |
25,000 2,792 749 167,876 196,417 4,100 4,950 9,050 |
2022 £ 187,367 187,367 195,795 (13,266) 182,529 4,838 4,838 187,367 |
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023
| 2023 2023 £ £ Unrestricted Funds Total Income Room lettings 23,543 23,543 Fees 381 381 Donations 1,350 1,350 Playgroup Fees 11,509 11,509 Ofsted Funding 116,192 116,192 152,975 152,975 Cost of sales Toys & Equipment 908 908 Refreshments 3,823 3,823 4,731 4,731 Wages, salaries and other staff Wages and salaries 98,769 98,769 Training 1,288 1,288 100,057 100,057 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs General Rates 1,689 1,689 Water Rates 935 935 Light and heat 7,811 7,811 Insurance 2,721 2,721 Waste disposal 2,996 2,996 16,152 16,152 Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Repairs and maintenance 5,928 5,928 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Telephone 1,565 1,565 Postage, stationery and advertising 806 806 2,371 2,371 Accountancy, legal and and professional fees Accountants fees 850 850 Book-keeping 700 700 1,550 1,550 Other business expenses Licences - - Sundry expenses 1,369 1,369 1,369 1,369 Net deficit/surplus 20,817 20,817 |
2022 £ 25,912 360 1,196 9,782 97,229 134,479 2,185 3,828 6,013 97,610 930 98,540 - 352 6,134 2,485 2,593 11,564 24,186 1,119 491 1,610 2,470 900 3,370 1,183 1,279 2,462 (13,266) |
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Consolidated Accounts for the year ended
31 August 2023
Charity number 1165310
Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Business Information
Charity number 1165310
Address Community Centre Ashby Road Daventry Northants NN11 5QN
Independent examining accountants
Hallett & Associates The Old Dairy Farm Upper Stowe Weedon Northants NN7 4SH
1
Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Approval statement
We approve these accounts which comprise the Profit & Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. We acknowledge our responsibilty for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis as set out in note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.
Trustee................................................................ Trustee................................................................ Date....................................................................
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup
Independent Examining Accountants' report on the unaudited accounts to - "the charity".
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year ended 31st August 2018 under the Charities Acts and that an independent examination is required.
It is our responsibility to:
- i. examine the accounts under the Charities Acts
ii. to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission
iii. to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept 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 any 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 therefore limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
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which gives reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
-
i. to keep accounts records in accordance with the Acts and
ii. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of those Acts have not been met; or
- to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Hallett & Associates Accountants
The Old Dairy Farm Upper Stowe Weedon Northants NN7 4SH
Date.....................................................................
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 August 2023
| 2023 2023 £ £ Unrestricted Funds Total Sales 152,975 152,975 Cost of sales 4,731 4,731 Gross profit 148,244 148,244 Expenses Wages, salaries and other staff costs 100,057 100,057 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs 16,152 16,152 Repairs and renewals of property and equipment 5,928 5,928 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs 2,371 2,371 Accountancy, legal and other professional fees 1,550 1,550 Other business expenses 1,369 1,369 127,427 127,427 (Deficit)/surplus 20,817 20,817 |
2022 £ 134,479 6,013 128,466 98,540 11,564 24,186 1,610 3,370 2,462 141,732 (13,266) |
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023
| Notes Current assets Bank account-buildings fund Trade debtors and prepayments Cash in hand Bank account-current Current liabilities Trade creditors Other liabilities and accruals Net current assets Net assets Capital account Surplus brought forward-unrestricted fund Income/deficit for year-unrestricted fund Total unrestricted funds Deficit brought forward-restricted fund Total unrestricted funds Total fund carry forward |
25,000 3,470 399 189,492 218,361 6,077 4,100 10,177 |
2023 £ 208,184 208,184 182,529 20,817 203,346 4,838 4,838 208,184 |
25,000 2,792 749 167,876 196,417 4,100 4,950 9,050 |
2022 £ 187,367 187,367 195,795 (13,266) 182,529 4,838 4,838 187,367 |
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Daventry Community Association & Playgroup Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023
| 2023 2023 £ £ Unrestricted Funds Total Income Room lettings 23,543 23,543 Fees 381 381 Donations 1,350 1,350 Playgroup Fees 11,509 11,509 Ofsted Funding 116,192 116,192 152,975 152,975 Cost of sales Toys & Equipment 908 908 Refreshments 3,823 3,823 4,731 4,731 Wages, salaries and other staff Wages and salaries 98,769 98,769 Training 1,288 1,288 100,057 100,057 Rent, rates, power and insurance costs General Rates 1,689 1,689 Water Rates 935 935 Light and heat 7,811 7,811 Insurance 2,721 2,721 Waste disposal 2,996 2,996 16,152 16,152 Repairs and renewals of property and equipment Repairs and maintenance 5,928 5,928 Telephone, fax, stationery and other office costs Telephone 1,565 1,565 Postage, stationery and advertising 806 806 2,371 2,371 Accountancy, legal and and professional fees Accountants fees 850 850 Book-keeping 700 700 1,550 1,550 Other business expenses Licences - - Sundry expenses 1,369 1,369 1,369 1,369 Net deficit/surplus 20,817 20,817 |
2022 £ 25,912 360 1,196 9,782 97,229 134,479 2,185 3,828 6,013 97,610 930 98,540 - 352 6,134 2,485 2,593 11,564 24,186 1,119 491 1,610 2,470 900 3,370 1,183 1,279 2,462 (13,266) |
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