TAThENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charlty No. 1168238

TA￿ENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Charity Information
Report of the Trustees
Accountant's Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
9- 10 Notes forming part of the accounts
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TAThENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
CHARITY INFORMATION
TRUSTEES
Pat Black (Chairperson)
Mike Jones
Andrew Thornley
Peter Clark
Tinna Arnardottir
Kenneth Black (Hon Treasurer)
MAIN OFFICE
Barbour Institute
Hi8h St
Tattenhall
Chester
CH3 9PX
ACCOUNTANTS
Mr. S. Thomas FCA
15 Greenlands
Tattenhall
Chester
CH3 9QX
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TArrENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees of Tattenhall Community Association present their annual report for the year
ended 31 March 2024
TRUSTEES
The trustees throughout the year were:
Pat Black
Mike Jones
Andrew Thornley
Kenneth Black
Peter Clark
Tinna Arnardottir
Resignations
Anne McGrath
Lloyd Palmer
Appointments
STATUS
The association was registered as a charity on 15th July 2016 under ref; 1168238.
OBJEcfivES
Al
To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Tattenhall and the neighbourhood
together, defined by Tattenhall and District Parish (here in after called the'area of
benefit"), without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political religious or
other opinions, by associatill8 together the said inhabitants and the local authorities,
voluntary and other organisation in a common effort to advance education and to
provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time
occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
B}
To establish or secure the establishment of a Community Centre (here in after called the
'Barbour Institute") and to maintain and manage the same, (whether alone or in co-
ordination with any local authority or other such person or body) in furtherance of
these objects.
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Promote such other Charitable purpose5 as may from time to tirne be determined.
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TArrENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 (continued)
Chairman's Report 2024-2025
At the start of the new financial year in April 2024 rent increases were agreed by the Trustees.
Although the Treasurer had asked for a IOOA increase across the board because of falling income,
it was decided that 5% would be as much as could be asked of those using the Barbour Institute.
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These increases took effect on l May 2024.
Bookings by regular users continued to be steady and there were enquiries from some new
groups although the building was not fully occupied every day especially as many children's
groups had closed. Performances by Tattenhall Amateur Dramatics, together with rehearsal
bookings, are a good source of income as well as being popular with the community.
A kitchen upgrade was set in motion. A new floor was installed; a cupboard door was removed
to increase space; a domestic dishwasher was installed next to the cornmercial one, and a deep
clean of all surfaces took place. A price was agreed for all the units and equipment to be
removed so that work could take place before everythlng was replaced. This has meant that the
kitchen has been significantly upgraded.
The wedding licence was renewed for a further three years although wedding bookings have
been scarce. A decision will have to be taken whether or not to renew again when the time
comes.
There was a discussion about the boilers in the bullding and it was agreed quotes for
replacements would be obtained. It wa5 agreed that Bolesworth Estate would be asked to
support this intiative financially.
The Trustees were advised that the hall projector was obsolete, in that the connections were no
longer compatible with modern lap tops. A price of £1900 was quoted to replace it with a laser
projector. A bid for a Parish Council grant was submitted, and was successful, and Mike Jones
offered the balance from his Member's Budget for the new financial year if no other grant
funding could be found,
The floor in the main hall needed attention- possibly sanding and resealing Three quotes were
obtained and one was accepted. Wcrk would take place when the hall was not in use for two
days.
A decision was taken to upgrade all of the lighting in the main hall to LED to irnprove safety and
energy efficiency. This would include the stage lighting and the ceiling lights. An application for
£IOk funding was submitted to UKSPF for this work and was subsequently approved.
In the wake of the Southport murders all users 8roup5 were contacted to bring to their attention
the necessity of keepin8 their members safe. It wa5 agreed that the access code would be
changed and the new code would be sent to the Responsible Person for each group with a
request that they did not share this around.
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It was not yet clear what effect Martyn's Law would have on the Barbour Institute. Mike Jones
offered to lead on this subject and provide information and advice as it becomes available.
Lloyd Palmer submitted hi5 resignation with immediate effect.
Anne McGrath stated her intention to stand down at the AGM in September 2024. Her valuable
contribution to the work of the TCA was acknowledged with a small gift.
All of the work which has been done in the Barbour Institute has resulted in a modern and user
friendly space 5Ultable for the many events which are held each year, leaving only regular
maintenance to be done. Many thanks are due to our committed Staff whose friendly and "can
do" approach wins regular praise from all who use the building and without whom the Barbour
Institute could not function.
Having gained two Trustees in the previou5 year, the Board has now lost two valued members
and is constantly seeking to find volunteers to take responsibility for the work of TCA in the
future. As always, the aim of the Trustees is to keep the Barbour Institute open and available to
all who wish to hire the facilities.
P. 81ack
Chairperson of Trustees
5 Au8USt 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
to the Trustees
TArrENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
I report on the accounts of the Association for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages
7t09
Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examlner
As the Association's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that
the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my
responsi bility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Cha rity
Commission under section 145151{bl of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examiner's report
My examlnatlon was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. 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 you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view 8iven by the accounts.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to our attention:
{1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act: and
to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records have not been met: or
{2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr S. Thomas FCA
15 Greenlands
Tattenhall
Chester
CH3 9QY
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Receipts and Payments Account for the period ended 31st March 2025
2025
2024
Receipts
Transfer of funds
Grant
Stage lighting
Fund raising
Main Societies
200 club
Small Groups
Paty
Wedding
Otherlsundries
Christening
Funeral
Donation
7,000 00
10,000 00
10,000.00
1,602,31
22,438.80
2,280.00
3,756,75
1,240.00
3,100.00
0.00
0.00
24,953.69
24,063,67
23,476,15
4,434.01
3,057.25
1,142.00
975.00
213.00
150.00
455.00
2,250.00
275.18
750.00
20.00
343.91
282.85
Covid
Misc.
O.OD
288.00
3,416.00
88.167.95
4,738.92
88,544.54
Sub-total
Payments
Transfer of funds
TCA Staff
Running Costs
Repairs & Maintain
Office
200 Club
Fund Raising
Millfield Expend
Film Nights
Societies
7.000.00
22,941.89
12,228.99
2,770.16
206.50
5,495.00
0.00
o.oo
208.80
0.00
0.00
21,628.69
20,286.42
11,198.31
3,528.40
1,224.02
2,975.00
2,777.g7
400.00
0.00
758.40
13Q.QO
ty
Wedding
Sundries
Covid
Refurbishment
Toilets
Kitchen
Floor
lights
Bolesworth Loan & Rent
Sub-total
679.50
224.00
0.00
100.00
460.86
3,205.00
10,000.00
23,830.72
3,509.40
3,840.00
12,557.04
0,00
105A91.80
68,673.07
Operating SurpluslDeficit for the Period
47,333.86
1g,871.47
Balance per bank accounts at 1 April 2024
53.530.55
Balance per bank accounts at 31 March 202¢
16,196.70

Current liabilities relate to payments due to Bolesworth Estate Co Ltd
OTHER ASSETS
Other asset5 include furniture and equipment which the Trustees value at £10,000. Monies owed for
room hire is about £2,000.
The notes following form part of these accounts-
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TA￿ENHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIO
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice
ISORP2005) and the supplementary guideline for smaller Charities on the Receipt5 and Payment
basi5. The pri nclpal accounting policie5 adopted are.,
2. ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME
Cash donations, rents, grants, covenant tax credits and interest are treated as income in the year in
whSch they are received.
3. EXPENDITURE
All revenue expenditure Is accounted for when incurred. Purchases of equipment, vehicles and
improvements to properties are charged to revenue in the year of purchase.
4. EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES
Expenses reimbursed to trustees totalled nil.
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