Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/21 Period start date T 31/12/21 Period end date Charity name: The Nottingham Bridge Club
Charity registration number: 1170537
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1) The advancement of amateur sport by promoting the game of bridge for the benefit of the residents of Nottingham and the surrounding area. 2) The provision of facilities for the learning, teaching and playing of bridge for the benefit of the residents of Nottingham and the surrounding area with the object of improving conditions of life |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
In planning our activities for the year, the trustees have kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee’s meetings. Our focus can be broken down into the following categories: • Provide regular sessions at which bridge can be played thus promoting the game of bridge • Make the club as welcoming and friendly as possible to attract more players. The club provides a destination for bridge players of all abilities, many of whom are elderly. The club therefore is a place in the community for social interaction, as well as allowing for the mental stimulation (and associated medical benefits) that bridge has been shown to provide. • Encourage new players through the provision of lessons and other educational initiatives. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Confirmed |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The CIO is entirely run by volunteers – both those serving as trustees and a large number of people whose contribution perhaps goes under the radar. The contribution of all volunteers is greatly appreciated – without their time and effort the CIO would not be able to function and certainly would not be the success it is. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Face-to-face Play The pandemic has again been a major influence in activities. In 2020, there was the migration to online play. In 2021, there has been a gradual return to face-to-face play. This has been particularly welcomed by members who have not played online. The trustees have always abided by government regulations. Consideration has been given to going beyond what is required e.g. by having temperature checks or requiring players to be fully vaccinated. However, the policy has emerged to go no further than would be required in visiting a restaurant. As a result, face-to-face play was reintroduced in May, in a form of teams where players stayed on the same table throughout so as to abide by the rule-of-six. Normal drives resumed in May. With the government’s move to “Plan B” in December, masks were worn during play. |
Numbers have slowly increased over the months, with nine tables at the Christmas party. There were four drives a week: Monday afternoons, Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings and Friday evenings catering for a range of abilities. A total of 144 players took part in at least one drive. The Bridgemates have been replaced by tablets. Players quickly became familiar with their use and found the natural interface and easy-to-read display an improvement over Bridgemates. Members of other clubs have visited to see them in action before adopting them at their own clubs. Online Play
With the reintroduction of face-to-face play, the decision was taken to discontinue the Friday evening online tournament. Some members expressed their disappointment with the trustees’ decision. Similarly, other members expressed their disappointment that the Tuesday BBO tournament had not also been discontinued to encourage more players to return to the table. At a committee meeting towards the end of the year, the trustees committed to continuing the Tuesday tournament so long as there was sufficient demand to do so. The Saturday tournament is to continue on the same basis. We had 201 members play in at least one online tournament during the year. The club has entered the county’s 2021/22 teams of eight competition, fielding five teams – one more than in recent years – which is being played online. Teaching
Andrew Scott resumed face-to-face teaching with the beginners whose course had been disrupted by the pandemic.
Graham Brindley has also returned to faceto-face sessions for improvers, after establishing a very successful course online.
Financial Position
The club’s financial position is very healthy. The annual accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, depreciating assets, and
recorded a surplus of £14,000. The increase in bank and cash was £12,000. As well as the tablets, new capital items were a computer and new doors. A cashless system for paying for face-toface table fees was introduced on a trial basis. This proved a sufficient success to be carried into 2022. It has reduced the workload of the treasurer and improved governance. It is vey flexible, allowing automatic billing for annual subscriptions and enabling hosts to be credited for free play at sessions as well as reimbursing members for small purchases. The Future The nature of post-pandemic bridge is still evolving. It looks as though there will be some form of hybrid between face-to-face and online bridge. However, the trustees place great importance on attracting newcomers to the game, and indications are that teaching beginners and introducing them to competitive play will most easily be achieved through face-to-face activities.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The CIO has healthy cash balances and reserves and there are no going concern issues. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | At the year end we held cash balances of c£46,000 which consisted of unrestricted funds. These funds are held for unforeseen circumstances (in particularly around the property) and for appropriate expenditure required to meet the CIO’s objectives. There are government proposals that mean the energy efficiency of all three flats will need to be improved for new lettings by 2025. Funds will be needed to carry out this work. There is considerable uncertainty as to whether there will be a government requirement to replace boilers with heat pumps or similar. This would be likely to require heavy expenditure and the trustees will be monitoring proposals as they evolve. The reserves of the CIO total c£279,000. This is primarily in respect to the premises (which have not been revalued for many years and therefore could be standing at a substantial gain). A primary purpose of the CIO is the provision of facilities for the playing of bridge and as such there are no plans to dispose of the property. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £278,830 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No going concern issues. Due to the ongoing rental income from the flats above the bridge playing premises (supported by reserves), the CIO has sufficient funds to cover its costs. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The main sources of income are rental income for the flats on the top floors of the CIO’s premises and the nominal table money payable for each session. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Where the CIO has surplus funds, there is an investment policy which allows for these funds to be invested on a short term basis, but at minimal/no risk. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Bridge has a reducing following in the country and the trustees are mindful of the need to always be seeking to attract new entrants to the game. The rental income from the flats provides a buttress to the activities of the CIO as was proved in the pandemic. Reserves are maintained as a safeguard against tenants who fall into arrears and any necessary refurbishment. |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election by members |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Nottingham Bridge Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1170537 |
| Charity’s principal address | 401 Mansfield Road Nottingham NG5 2DP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mark Goddard | President | |||
| David Dunford | Chairman | |||
| PhilipGross | Treasurer | |||
| Melvyn Shepherd | ||||
| Gerard McCormack |
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| Stefka Samus | ||||
| Susanna Hollins | ||||
| Marc Gaudart | ||||
| David Treharne | ||||
| Pauline Payne | ||||
| Andrew Scott | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Bridge Club (the Club) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Club you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Club’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination, I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Club as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Name David Beaumont Quals Address 15 Devonshire Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1BS
Date
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Note 2021 £ Turnover Subscriptions 2200 Table Fees 6 14666 Property Income 7 13390 Bar Takings 8 134 Sundry Income 9 100 Gift Aid 10 368 30858 Expenses Water 584 Light Heat Power Telephone 1761 Insurance 698 Repairs and Renewals 3232 Car Park 868 Trade Subscriptions 11 4213 Sundry Expenses 1041 Cleaning 1690 Fundraising (Children in Need) 54 Bank charges 12 14 Club Depreciation 2600 16754 Net Profit/(Loss) 14104 Gross Income 36926 Gross Expenditure 22822 |
2020 £ 1710 8249 10471 249 884 443 |
|---|---|
| 22006 195 2387 670 6180 1636 2641 1848 2568 148 2470 |
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| 20741 | |
| 1265 | |
| 32969 31704 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Note 2021 £ £ Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 233736 Current Assets Stocks 3 290 Debtors 4 1581 Cash at Bank and In Hand 44301 46173 Current Liabilities Subscriptions in advance 90 Accruals 350 Cashless 504 EBU – UMS 135 1078 Net Current Assets 45094 Net Assets 278830 Financed by General Reserve 5 221030 General Fund 5 57800 278830 |
2020 £ £ 233013 524 1486 32006 34017 650 154 234 1038 32979 265991 221030 44961 265991 |
2020 £ £ 233013 524 1486 32006 34017 650 154 234 1038 32979 265991 221030 44961 265991 |
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| 265991 | ||
| 221030 44961 |
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| 265991 |
These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by:
Signed _____Date __ David Dunford (Chairman), trustee Signed _______Date ______ Philip Gross (Treasurer), trustee
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of sales of goods and services.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation less an estimated residual value over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Fixtures and fittings and major refurbishment of flats: 15% straight line basis
Electronics 1/3 per year for 3 years
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated costs to completion and selling costs.
2 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land and Buildings £ Cost As at 1 January 2021 216901 Additions As at 31 December 2021 216901 Depreciation As at 1 January 2021 Charge for the year As at 31 December 2021 Net book value As at 31 December 2021 216901 As at 31 December 2020 216901 |
Electronics Fixtures Refurbishment & Fittings of Flats £ £ 61428 9056 4682 66109 9056 51654 2718 2600 1359 54254 4077 11856 4979 9774 6338 |
Total £ 287384 4682 |
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| 292066 | ||
| 54372 3959 |
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| 58331 | ||
| 233736 233013 |
Land and buildings at historic cost. Fixtures and fittings: addition was new doors. Refurbishment of flats: no additions.
Electronics: addition of computer, projector, 12 tablets
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 3 STOCKS AND WORK IN PROGRESS Stocks 4 DEBTORS Rents Other Debtors Gift Aid BBO Prepayments Insurance Table fees 5 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS As at 1 January 2021 Share of profit/ (loss) As at 31 December 2021 6 TABLE FEES BBO Face-to-face less Prize money 7 PROPERTY INCOME £ Gross Rents Less expenses Electricity 175 Repairs and Renewals 631 Commissions and Advertising Insurance 699 Council Tax 8 Licences Professional Fees 2218 Depreciation (Refurbishment) 1359 |
2021 £ 290 2021 £ 368 293 697 224 1581 General Reserve 221030 221030 2021 £ 10018 3863 13880 2021 £ 18480 5089.75 13390 |
General Fund 43696 14104 57800 £ 214 1292 354 670 670 2300 2882 1359 |
2020 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | |||
| 2019 £ 786 700 |
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| 1486 | |||
| Total 264726 14104 |
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| 278830 | |||
| 2020 £ 8023 560 |
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| 7463 | |||
| 2020 £ 20211 9740 |
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| 10471 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 8 BAR SURPLUS £ Sales Opening Stock 524 Purchases 743 1268 Less Closing Stock 290 9 SUNDRY INCOME Club Hire Other Income 10 GIFT AID 11 TRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS EBU UMS 3382 Other EBU Waste collection 831 12 BANK CHARGES Charges 14 Interest 0 |
2021 £ 1112 978 134 2021 £ 100 100 2021 £ 368 2021 £ 4213 2021 £ 14 |
£ 674 513 1187 524 1881 760 |
2020 £ 912 663 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | |||
| 2020 £ 854 30 |
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| 884 | |||
| 2020 £ 443 |
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| 2020 £ | |||
| 2641 | |||
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Bridge Club (the Club) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Club you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Club’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination, I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Club as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Name David Beaumont Quals Address 15 Devonshire Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1BS
Date
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Note 2021 £ Turnover Subscriptions 2200 Table Fees 6 14666 Property Income 7 13390 Bar Takings 8 134 Sundry Income 9 100 Gift Aid 10 368 30858 Expenses Water 584 Light Heat Power Telephone 1761 Insurance 698 Repairs and Renewals 3232 Car Park 868 Trade Subscriptions 11 4213 Sundry Expenses 1041 Cleaning 1690 Fundraising (Children in Need) 54 Bank charges 12 14 Club Depreciation 2600 16754 Net Profit/(Loss) 14104 Gross Income 36926 Gross Expenditure 22822 |
2020 £ 1710 8249 10471 249 884 443 |
|---|---|
| 22006 195 2387 670 6180 1636 2641 1848 2568 148 2470 |
|
| 20741 | |
| 1265 | |
| 32969 31704 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Note 2021 £ £ Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 233736 Current Assets Stocks 3 290 Debtors 4 1581 Cash at Bank and In Hand 44301 46173 Current Liabilities Subscriptions in advance 90 Accruals 350 Cashless 504 EBU – UMS 135 1078 Net Current Assets 45094 Net Assets 278830 Financed by General Reserve 5 221030 General Fund 5 57800 278830 |
2020 £ £ 233013 524 1486 32006 34017 650 154 234 1038 32979 265991 221030 44961 265991 |
2020 £ £ 233013 524 1486 32006 34017 650 154 234 1038 32979 265991 221030 44961 265991 |
|---|---|---|
| 265991 | ||
| 221030 44961 |
||
| 265991 |
These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by:
Signed _____Date __ David Dunford (Chairman), trustee Signed _______Date ______ Philip Gross (Treasurer), trustee
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of sales of goods and services.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation less an estimated residual value over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Fixtures and fittings and major refurbishment of flats: 15% straight line basis
Electronics 1/3 per year for 3 years
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated costs to completion and selling costs.
2 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land and Buildings £ Cost As at 1 January 2021 216901 Additions As at 31 December 2021 216901 Depreciation As at 1 January 2021 Charge for the year As at 31 December 2021 Net book value As at 31 December 2021 216901 As at 31 December 2020 216901 |
Electronics Fixtures Refurbishment & Fittings of Flats £ £ 61428 9056 4682 66109 9056 51654 2718 2600 1359 54254 4077 11856 4979 9774 6338 |
Total £ 287384 4682 |
|---|---|---|
| 292066 | ||
| 54372 3959 |
||
| 58331 | ||
| 233736 233013 |
Land and buildings at historic cost. Fixtures and fittings: addition was new doors. Refurbishment of flats: no additions.
Electronics: addition of computer, projector, 12 tablets
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 3 STOCKS AND WORK IN PROGRESS Stocks 4 DEBTORS Rents Other Debtors Gift Aid BBO Prepayments Insurance Table fees 5 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS As at 1 January 2021 Share of profit/ (loss) As at 31 December 2021 6 TABLE FEES BBO Face-to-face less Prize money 7 PROPERTY INCOME £ Gross Rents Less expenses Electricity 175 Repairs and Renewals 631 Commissions and Advertising Insurance 699 Council Tax 8 Licences Professional Fees 2218 Depreciation (Refurbishment) 1359 |
2021 £ 290 2021 £ 368 293 697 224 1581 General Reserve 221030 221030 2021 £ 10018 3863 13880 2021 £ 18480 5089.75 13390 |
General Fund 43696 14104 57800 £ 214 1292 354 670 670 2300 2882 1359 |
2020 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | |||
| 2019 £ 786 700 |
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| 1486 | |||
| Total 264726 14104 |
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| 278830 | |||
| 2020 £ 8023 560 |
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| 7463 | |||
| 2020 £ 20211 9740 |
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| 10471 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 8 BAR SURPLUS £ Sales Opening Stock 524 Purchases 743 1268 Less Closing Stock 290 9 SUNDRY INCOME Club Hire Other Income 10 GIFT AID 11 TRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS EBU UMS 3382 Other EBU Waste collection 831 12 BANK CHARGES Charges 14 Interest 0 |
2021 £ 1112 978 134 2021 £ 100 100 2021 £ 368 2021 £ 4213 2021 £ 14 |
£ 674 513 1187 524 1881 760 |
2020 £ 912 663 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | |||
| 2020 £ 854 30 |
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| 884 | |||
| 2020 £ 443 |
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| 2020 £ | |||
| 2641 | |||