Randolph Community Centre Foundation Trust - Registered Charity No 1165814 Established 2016
Chairperson’s Report 2023/2024 (Year 8)
In 2016 when we began this journey into the Centre, our “future development aims” were to improve the carbon footprint of the building, replace the ailing windows and doors and upgrade the car park.
We have been very fortunate to surpass all on that to-do list, and much, much more.
At this moment, we have just installed a new boiler system and together with solar panels, we should see our heating bills greatly reduced.
LED lighting has been fitted within the building, with only one room left to complete. New doors and windows have been fitted throughout.
John is working to source funding to replace the Nursery windows, before they disintegrate altogether. New A rated glass panels to replace the glass panels at the front of the building is waiting for a planning application to be submitted.
John has also secured funding to upgrade the Car Park, we are only waiting for the contractor to start.
In 2016, following a “needs” survey, 96% of those who completed questionnaires said they thought a Community Centre was important to the community. 79% said they had no idea what was going on in the Centre, some even quoted they didn’t even know there was a Community Centre.
Well they are not saying that now , fast forward to 2024, the Randolph Community Centre, is now a thriving hub of activity. Thanks to John, he has increased the footfall every year, (25%) in this last 12 months. The activities in the Comm. Centre cater for all ages. The Luncheon Club has an increased patronage. Youth Club, Hapkido, Music, Drama, the History Group are regular users of the building.
Sit and get fit has proved to be popular and the walking group are more than happy just to get together have a coffee and a chat.
All will say that John is the glue that binds everything together.
He is the Manager, approachable, enthusiastic and will never let anyone down. There isn’t any need to promote the positives, the whole establishment is a positive. A warm inviting building, nearly open all hours, greeted by a friendly “Hello”
OUR OBJECTIVES in 2016 were to:-
To provide a safe and warm meeting point for the people of the village to socialise and make new friends.
To build a strong and cohesive community.
To improve the health and and wellbeing of the community through the provision of a range of activities, including those which are directly health related.
To increase activities for children and young people, which will address issues of anti social behaviour.
To tackle social isolation through a range of activities such as those for older people, single parents and those not in work.
To work together with partner organisations to provide a range of activities for the children and young people of the village.
The Randolph Community Centre can offically declare first objectives accomplished. However, we now look towards the next phase of our journey.
Many thanks to all those, especially the extra 25% who have visited the Comm. Centre for whatever reason. Thank you to the Trustees for nearly reaching our ninth year, giving their time, advice and commitment. Special thank you, to Beverley Stout for once again giving her time, free of any charge to complete our Audit. And as always to John Bogle, for his diplomacy when others lost theirs!
On behalf of the Trustees, I sign this report, and present our Financial Statement for 2023/24
Barbara Nicholson
Chairperson November 28th 2024
RANDOLPH COMMUNITY CENTRE FOUNDATION TRUST REG. CHARITY NO. 1165814 Financial Summary 2023/2024 (Year 8)
Balance b/fwd�
£58907
Summary Income April 1/2023 - March 31/2024
| Parish Grant 39754 |
Parish Grant 39754 |
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| Nursery Rent 7000 |
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| Hire & Bookings 7072 |
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| Misc Grants, Ballinger* | 1000 |
| Misc Funding Broadband 120 |
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| Misc Funding Clothes Bank | 210 |
| Credits 220 |
TOTAL INCOME 55376 + 58907 = 114283
Summary
| Summary | |
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| Outgoings April 1/2023 - March 31/2024 | |
| Salaries (inc. paye/pension 27625 |
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| Utilities 9453 |
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| Admin 4818 |
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| Service Level Agreement 2592 |
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| Trust Purchases 3251 |
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| Trust Renewals 652 |
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| Repairs & Maintenance RCC 2557 |
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| Repairs & Maintenance DCC 791 |
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| Capital Expenditure** 2509 |
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| Foundation Events* 1424 |
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| Refunds 800 |
TOTAL OUTGOINGS�
56472
£114283 - 56472 = 57811
c/fwd £57811 (cash in bank) as of March 31st.2024*
*** of which is included Unrestricted Funds:Maintenance Budget £10000 Foundation Events £4576
- Foundation Events:- £1424. RCC & Ballinger to fund multi sports in summer holidays
** Capitol Expenditure £2509. Funding via DCA in year 7 to purchase Smart Whiteboard for IT Room
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Randolph Community Centre Foundaton Trust (Registered Charity No1165814) Independent Examiners Report on the Accounts – 2023 - 2024
Thank you for supplying the annual report and accounts documents required for this audit.
My examination was carried out on the 13[th] November 2024 in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken provided the evidence required during the audit.
In the course of my examination of the accounts for 2023-2024 no matter has come to my attention. The internal accounts were found to be in order, invoices and bank statements associated with the summary report were found to be in place and were deemed satisfactory.
The Trustees have met the requirements to ensure that:
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Proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the act)
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Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the act.
Signed:
Name: Mrs Beverley A Stout
Date: 13[th] November 2024