## **AGM – 19 May 2025** ## **Chair’s Report** I would first like to thank all our staff, committee members, volunteers, BDBC, and SNG for the support they have given over the past year. Your commitment has been invaluable. It has been a particularly busy and productive year, with several key developments: - Continued growth at the Ridgeway Centre, with Christmas events proving especially successful. - The opening of the King’s Café, initially three days per week and now operating four days per week, with plans to recruit an additional staff member to support extended opening hours. - The South Ham Pantry relocating from the shipping container into the rear of the Café. - Agreement to use the Beacon as a temporary community centre in South Ham. - Delivery of HAF provision over the school holidays. - Many other initiatives that continue to strengthen our community offer. I would like to give special recognition to our staff who remained with the Community Centre throughout the closure of Westside, the move to the Ridgeway, and the opening of the Café. This has been a challenging period of change, and it is a huge achievement that no staff have left other than through retirement or relocation. My sincere thanks to everyone involved. None of the above would have been possible without the support and dedication of our volunteers. We are extremely grateful for the time, energy, and skills they contribute. We also could not have managed the past year without the support of BDBC. Their backing has enabled us to continue operating, grow our services, and move towards becoming more financially self-sufficient. On behalf of the committee and staff, I would like to again express our sincere thanks. The King’s Café opened in October 2024 and is now operating four days per week. It has quickly become a much-needed community resource. I would like to thank SNG for their hard work and continued support in making this project a success. Looking ahead, we are excited about the prospect of having a temporary community centre back in South Ham, with the support of SNG. This will allow us to restore much-needed local support and services to the area. The regeneration of both Buckskin and South Ham will undoubtedly bring challenges, but also opportunities, and we look forward to navigating this new and interesting era together. ## **Financial Report – AGM 2025** ## **Ridgeway Centre** - Currently operating at approximately **70% capacity** , with further potential for income generation, particularly through use of the back room. - Footfall growth: - September 2023: **8,217** - March 2025: **22,079** ## **Cosy Café** - Averaging approximately **£500 per month** . - A part-time staff member is now required to extend café opening hours. ## **King’s Café** - November 2024 income: **£2,766.30** - March 2025 income: **£4,578.10** Kate, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, currently runs the Café. To support growth, plans include: - Employing part-time staff to extend afternoon hours and open on Saturday mornings. - Supporting Reggae Chicken to extend their operating hours. - Increasing income through events such as Paint and Sip sessions, quiz nights, and similar activities. ## **Russell Howard / Weekend Use** - Weekend bookings have declined. - A review of how the space is marketed and advertised is needed. ## **Pre-School Income** - Income from the pre-school remains essential to maintaining long-term sustainability. ## **Youth Services** - There is currently **no funding available for youth services in South Ham** . ## **Funding Overview** - Funding from BDBC has now ended; however, the organisation is in a more financially stable position. - Income from the Ridgeway Centre and our own activities has increased. - Staffing reductions have occurred gradually over the year, with no redundancies required, which was a significant achievement given the circumstances. - Funding for the coming year has not yet been secured. - Hampshire County Council funding for the Pantry and Household Support Fund is dependent on government priorities, and therefore continuation of these services cannot be guaranteed. ## **Trustee Report** The Trustees continue to work closely with staff and partners to ensure good governance, financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Despite ongoing funding uncertainty and changes across the borough, the charity remains resilient, adaptable, and committed to meeting the needs of the communities we serve. # **WESTSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** Boyett Mayes Limited The Stables, Moneys Farm Bottle Lane Mattingley Hampshire RG27 8LJ ## **WESTSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** |**INCOME:**
**Services**
Regular Users
Casual Hire
Social Club Rent
Grants
Events and Projects
Membership
**Russell Howard**
Regular Users
Events and Projects
Casual Hire
**Other:**
Interest Received
Wedding and Baby Showers
Donations
Income - Management Fees
Misc
Ridgeway Community Association Asset Transfer 30.01.24
**TOTAL INCOME**
**EXPENDITURE:**
**Centre:**
Insurance
Licences
Repairs & Maintenance
Printing and Stationery
Employee Costs
Events and Projects
Youth Grant
Misc
**Russell Howard**
Licences
Repairs & Maintenance
Misc
**Overheads**
Bank fees
Accountancy
Heat, Light and Power
Telephone
Cleaning & Waste Disposal
Security alarms
IT,Software etc
Depreciation
Sundry
**TOTAL EXPENDITURE**
**(DEFICIT) / SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR**
Surplus B/fwd
Reverse cost accruals b/fwd
Accruals c/fwd
Investments encashed
Net movement in Restricted Funds
**SURPLUS CARRIED FORWARD**|**£**
**£**
71,050
6,744
(230)
148,670
127,747
-
353,981
-
-
-
-
70
-
-
7,606
(1,791)
5,885
3,151
-
2,107
223
152,183
145,458
5
303,128
-
-
-
-
454
801
22,076
782
6,843
-
5,741
26
100
36,822
**2025**|**£**
-
**359,866**
**339,951**
**19,916**
169,014
-
-
-
668
**189,597**|**£**
70,824
7,867
12,372
149,928
118,177
1,204
-
-
-
84
-
-
7,244
-
3,282
35
32,991
51
150,323
120,571
-
-
-
-
-
437
901
23,972
130
5,483
2,227
7,538
33
20|**£**
360,372
-
7,327
307,253
-
40,741
**2024**|**£**
25,566
**393,265**
24,887
**347,995**
**45,271**
123,414
-
-
-
329
**169,014**|**£**
**£**
80,531
15,766
33,458
61,236
57,506
1,176
249,674
322
-
-
322
74
-
10,000
(3,295)
6,779
1,970
-
11,775
710
123,322
82,120
-
-
219,897
-
-
-
-
434
723
16,392
98
8,175
1,862
4,979
41
-
32,703
**2023**|**£**
-
**256,775**
**252,600**
**4,175**
119,277
-
-
-
(38)
**123,414**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| Page 2 ## **WESTSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** **----- Start of picture text -----**
RESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS
2025 2024 2023
Youth Funding Savings Youth Funding Savings Youth Funding Savings
Services Account Account Total Services Account Account Total Services Account Account Total
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
INCOME:
Interest received - - 764 764 - - 425 425 - - 58 58
- - -
- - -
Total Income - - 764 764 - - 425 425 - - 58 58
EXPENDITURE:
Grants Events and Projects - - - - - - - - - - - -
Grants Salaries - - - - - - - - - - - -
Staff Training - - - - - - - - - - - -
WCA Events and Projects - - - - - - - - - - - -
WCA General Exp - - - - - - - - - - - -
WCA Salaries - - - - - - - - - - - -
Youth Grant - - - - - - - - - - - -
Bank Charges - 96 - 96 - 96 - 96 - 96 - 96
- 96 - 96 - 96 - 96 - 96 - 96
Movement in year - - 96 764 668 - - 96 425 329 - - 96 58 - 38
Restricted Funds b/fwd 6,753 76,162 43,234 126,149 643 57,356 47,619 105,630 643 92,332 18,061 111,048
Transfers In and Out - 12,655 10,764 23,419 6,110 18,902 - 4,810 20,202 - - 34,880 29,500 - 5,380
Restricted Funds c/fwd 6,753 88,817 53,998 149,567 6,753 76,162 43,234 126,149 643 57,356 47,619 105,630
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Page 3 ## **WESTSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2025 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities (Note 2) 599 570 567
Trade Creditors 60 (1,588) (652)
Total Liabilities 659 (1,018) (85)
ASSETS
Cash at Bank - Main WCA Account 36,141 36,307 8,888
Cash at Bank - Savings 53,998 43,234 47,619
Cash at Bank - Youth Services 6,753 6,753 643
Cash at Bank - Funding Account 88,817 76,162 57,368
Cash at Bank - Cash 100 100 100
Total Cash 185,808 162,557 114,619
Office Equipment 104 130 163
Trade Debtors 4,344 5,309 8,548
Total Assets 190,256 167,996 123,329
Total Assets less Liabilities 189,597 169,014 123,414
Approved by:
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D McDermott Chair Dated: Page 4 ## **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025** ## **NOTE 1: CHARITABLE GIVING** |Compassion UK
Royal British Legion
Children's Society
Hart Food Banks
Count Everyone
Bishop of Winchester Ordination Candidates Fund
Farming Community Networks
Others
**NOTE 2: ACCRUALS**
Accountants Fee|**2025**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
**2025**
**£**
599
599|**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20
20
**2024**
**£**
570
570|**2023**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**2023**
**£**
567
567| |---|---|---|---| ## **NOTE 3: DONATIONS** Page 5 BM Boyetl Mayes Limited Accountants. Toxalion ond Busine55 Advisers Independent examlnerf$ report to Westside Community Association This reF)Ort on the financial statements of Westside Community Association for the year ended 31st March 2025. which are set out on pages 2 10 6, is in respect of an examination e8rried out in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the .2011 Acri. Respective responsibilities of the Assoclatlon and examiner As members of the Association, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial ststements-, you consider that an audit is not required for this year {under sects.on 144121 of the 2011 Acll. It is our responsibility". to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commission {under section 14515}Ibl of the 2011 Act.. and to state whether parb"cular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent exarninefs statement Our examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a ¢omparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideratson of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees con￿mIng 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 limrted lo those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent examineVs statement In the course of our examination. no matter has come to our attenkn'on. 11) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any matsrial respe¢L the requirements.. to keep proper ?￿Ounting records in accordance with sects.on 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accour¢ls which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 A¢t have not been mel or 12} lo which, in our opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed on behalf of Boyett Mayes Limited Date . Name Ll FINCHAM BA ACMA CTA Tel: 01256 636 600 Emoil= enquiriesiobml-occountonls.co.uk Website: www.bml-accounton15.co.uk The Stables. Moneys Form. Bollle Lone. Moltingley. Hompshire RG27 8LJ Company Regi5trotion Number: 4059388 Cio Chartered Tax Advisers Pract￿1n0£•rtl￿c0l• Hold*r