Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/22 To 31/12/22
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 where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment The CIO is entirely run by volunteers – both those serving as trustees and a large Contribution made by Para 1.38 number of people whose contribution volunteers 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 We have run four face-to-face drives each week. The Wednesday evening gentle ACOL drives have proved particularly successful, building up to a peak of nine tables. A total of 193 players took part in at least one drive, compared with 144 last year. Three teams of four sessions, including one Swiss teams event, were held during the year and these will continue in 2023. Online play We ran two drives on BBO each week although the decision was taken at the end of the year to discontinue the Saturday evening drive, which generally attracted no more than four tables. A total of 90 players took part in at least one of our Tuesday evening drives, compared |
with 201 playing online the previous year. There has been a slight tailing off of support over the year, but we generally still manage to have nine tables to provide a Mitchell movement. The club again entered five teams for the county’s teams of eight competition. Teaching Andrew Scott continued teaching beginners, with two classes on Mondays. Graham Brindley gave many years of service both to the club and to the County Association and, following his untimely passing after a short illness, he is missed in many ways. However his sayings will continue to echo at tables, especially for those who deny their four card major. Graham made a major contribution to supervised play and teaching of improvers, and the trustees are reviewing what can be offered to fill the resulting gaps. The Wednesday evening ACOL drives have incorporated a variety of teaching aimed specifically at consolidating beginners’ knowledge and preparing them for playing in other club drives. During the lockdowns, Andrew Scott provided coaching sessions in a variety of ways. These have now become a regular Thursday afternoon session for those who are no longer beginners and wish to improve their bridge.
Financial Position
Considerable maintenance work was carried out during the year. This included: roof repair, paving to the front of the building, installation of multiple electric sockets both inside and outside the office, replacement of sound system, a radiator inside the office and a replacement water heater in the ladies toilets.
Our day-to-day expenditure has also been higher than in previous years. There have been several events, notably to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee and fund-raising in support of Ukraine, where the club provided free food to players. The club sponsored five members to attend the EBED course for directors.
Our move away from cash continued with a very smooth transition to taking contactless
payments in the bar. Payments to suppliers are made by bank transfer and refunds to members are made either by bank transfer or via credits in the cashless system. The holding in cash and bank accounts declined by £725 over the year. The accounts, which are prepared on an accruals basis, show a deficit for the year of £6,485. This reflects depreciation charges (i.e. past expenditure spread over several years) of £4,000 and pre-payments under the cashless system of £2,400. Social A group of members, led by Marian Donaldson, has provided the catering for a number of events during the year, including our celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Directing The club paid for five members to be trained as Club Directors on the EBED course, also hosting the course at the club. As well as helping the club expand its range of face-toface drives, they will also no doubt be of value to other clubs where they play. Risk Register During the year, the trustees embarked on a programme to establish a Risk Register for the club. This highlighted a need - evidenced by the hiatus caused by the pandemic - to draw up a series of procedures detailing how things are done at the club. These range from maintenance of the defibrillator to how to use the scoring program for drives, and much more besides. This work is expected to continue throughout the coming year.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set 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 | 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. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| 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 where relevant about:
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. |
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| 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. The trustees expect that expenditure will be required in the coming years to improve the energy efficiency ratings of the flats. |
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 training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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 | |||
| Gerard McCormack |
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| Stefka Samus | ||||
| Susanna Hollins | ||||
| Marc Gaudart | ||||
| David Treharne | ||||
| Pauline Payne | Until 20 March 2022 | |||
| Andrew Scott | ||||
| Paul Goodwin | From 20 March 2022 | |||
| Wilfrid Fenwick | From 20 March 2022 | |||
| Jean McKee | From 20 March 2022 | |||
| Margaret Litchfield | From 20 March 2022 | |||
| Melvyn Shepherd | Until 20 March 2022 | |||
– 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)
Mark Christopher Goddard David Harold Dunford
Position (e.g. Secretary, Chairman President Chair, etc)
Date
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Bridge Club (the Club) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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 2022
| Note 2022 £ Turnover Subscriptions 2200 Table Fees 6 13391 Property Income 7 10564 Bar Takings 8 1146 Sundry Income 9 715 Gift Aid 10 360 28376 Expenses Water 760 Light Heat Power Telephone 2666 Insurance 702 Repairs and Renewals 11729 Car Park 3472 Trade Subscriptions 11 3625 Sundry Expenses 5397 Cleaning 3590 Fundraising 126 Bank charges 12 154 Club Depreciation 2641 34861 Net Profit/(Loss) -6485 Gross Income 37292 Gross Expenditure 43777 |
2021 £ 2200 14666 13390 134 100 368 |
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| 30858 584 1761 698 3232 868 4213 1041 1690 54 14 2600 |
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| 16754 | |
| 14104 | |
| 36926 22822 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| Note 2022 £ £ Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 229864 Current Assets Stocks 3 703 Debtors 4 270 Cash at Bank and In Hand 43577 44549 Current Liabilities Prepayments 2416 Accruals 350 EBU – UMS 180 2946 Net Current Assets 41603 Net Assets 271467 Financed by General Reserve 5 221030 General Fund 5 51315 272345 |
2021 £ £ 233736 290 1581 44301 46173 594 350 135 1078 45094 278830 221030 57800 278830 |
2021 £ £ 233736 290 1581 44301 46173 594 350 135 1078 45094 278830 221030 57800 278830 |
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| 278830 | ||
| 221030 57800 |
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| 278830 |
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 2022
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 2022 216901 Additions As at 31 December 2022 216901 Depreciation As at 1 January 2022 Charge for the year As at 31 December 2022 Net book value As at 31 December 2022 216901 As at 31 December 2021 216901 |
Electronics Fixtures Refurbishment & Fittings of Flats £ £ 66109 9056 128 66237 9056 54254 4077 2641 1359 56895 5436 9343 3620 11856 4979 |
Total £ 292066 |
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| 292066 | ||
| 58331 4000 |
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| 62331 | ||
| 229864 233736 |
Land and buildings at historic cost. Fixtures and fittings: no additions. Refurbishment of flats: no additions. Electronics: addition 3 tablets
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| 3 STOCKS AND WORK IN PROGRESS 2022 £ Stocks 703 4 DEBTORS 2022 £ Other Debtors Gift Aid BBO 270 Prepayments Insurance 796 Subscriptions 50 Table fees (cashless) 1570 5 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS General Reserve As at 1 January 2021 221030 Share of profit/ (loss) As at 31 December 2021 221030 6 TABLE FEES 2022 £ 4197 BBO 8408 Face-to-face 12605 7 PROPERTY INCOME 2022 £ £ Gross Rents 18480 Less expenses Electricity 222 Repairs and Renewals 3416 Insurance 702 Council Tax Professional Fees 2218 Depreciation (Refurbishment) 1359 7916 10564 |
270 2416 General Fund 57800 -6485 51315 £ 175 631 699 8 2218 1359 |
2021 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | ||
| 2021 £ 368 293 697 224 |
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| 1581 | ||
| Total 278830 -6485 |
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| 272345 | ||
| 2021 £ 10018 3863 |
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| 13880 | ||
| 2021 £ 18480 5090 |
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| 13390 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 8 BAR SURPLUS £ Sales Opening Stock 290 Purchases 1413 1703 Less Closing Stock 703 9 SUNDRY INCOME Club Hire Other Income 10 GIFT AID 11 TRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS EBU UMS 2815 Waste collection 810 12 BANK CHARGES Charges 168 Interest 14 |
2022 £ 2146 1000 1146 2022 £ 250 465 715 2022 £ 360 2022 £ 3625 2022 £ 154 |
£ 524 743 1268 290 1881 760 14 |
2021 £ 1112 978 |
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| 134 | |||
| 2021 £ 100 |
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| 100 | |||
| 2021 £ 443 |
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| 2021 £ | |||
| 2641 | |||
| 2021 £ | |||
| 14 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Nottingham Bridge Club (the Club) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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 2022
| Note 2022 £ Turnover Subscriptions 2200 Table Fees 6 13391 Property Income 7 10564 Bar Takings 8 1146 Sundry Income 9 715 Gift Aid 10 360 28376 Expenses Water 760 Light Heat Power Telephone 2666 Insurance 702 Repairs and Renewals 11729 Car Park 3472 Trade Subscriptions 11 3625 Sundry Expenses 5397 Cleaning 3590 Fundraising 126 Bank charges 12 154 Club Depreciation 2641 34861 Net Profit/(Loss) -6485 Gross Income 37292 Gross Expenditure 43777 |
2021 £ 2200 14666 13390 134 100 368 |
|---|---|
| 30858 584 1761 698 3232 868 4213 1041 1690 54 14 2600 |
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| 16754 | |
| 14104 | |
| 36926 22822 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| Note 2022 £ £ Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 2 229864 Current Assets Stocks 3 703 Debtors 4 270 Cash at Bank and In Hand 43577 44549 Current Liabilities Prepayments 2416 Accruals 350 EBU – UMS 180 2946 Net Current Assets 41603 Net Assets 271467 Financed by General Reserve 5 221030 General Fund 5 51315 272345 |
2021 £ £ 233736 290 1581 44301 46173 594 350 135 1078 45094 278830 221030 57800 278830 |
2021 £ £ 233736 290 1581 44301 46173 594 350 135 1078 45094 278830 221030 57800 278830 |
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| 278830 | ||
| 221030 57800 |
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| 278830 |
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 2022
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 2022 216901 Additions As at 31 December 2022 216901 Depreciation As at 1 January 2022 Charge for the year As at 31 December 2022 Net book value As at 31 December 2022 216901 As at 31 December 2021 216901 |
Electronics Fixtures Refurbishment & Fittings of Flats £ £ 66109 9056 128 66237 9056 54254 4077 2641 1359 56895 5436 9343 3620 11856 4979 |
Total £ 292066 |
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| 292066 | ||
| 58331 4000 |
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| 62331 | ||
| 229864 233736 |
Land and buildings at historic cost. Fixtures and fittings: no additions. Refurbishment of flats: no additions. Electronics: addition 3 tablets
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
| 3 STOCKS AND WORK IN PROGRESS 2022 £ Stocks 703 4 DEBTORS 2022 £ Other Debtors Gift Aid BBO 270 Prepayments Insurance 796 Subscriptions 50 Table fees (cashless) 1570 5 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS General Reserve As at 1 January 2021 221030 Share of profit/ (loss) As at 31 December 2021 221030 6 TABLE FEES 2022 £ 4197 BBO 8408 Face-to-face 12605 7 PROPERTY INCOME 2022 £ £ Gross Rents 18480 Less expenses Electricity 222 Repairs and Renewals 3416 Insurance 702 Council Tax Professional Fees 2218 Depreciation (Refurbishment) 1359 7916 10564 |
270 2416 General Fund 57800 -6485 51315 £ 175 631 699 8 2218 1359 |
2021 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | ||
| 2021 £ 368 293 697 224 |
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| 1581 | ||
| Total 278830 -6485 |
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| 272345 | ||
| 2021 £ 10018 3863 |
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| 13880 | ||
| 2021 £ 18480 5090 |
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| 13390 |
THE NOTTINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB – Registered Charity 1170537 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| 8 BAR SURPLUS £ Sales Opening Stock 290 Purchases 1413 1703 Less Closing Stock 703 9 SUNDRY INCOME Club Hire Other Income 10 GIFT AID 11 TRADE SUBSCRIPTIONS EBU UMS 2815 Waste collection 810 12 BANK CHARGES Charges 168 Interest 14 |
2022 £ 2146 1000 1146 2022 £ 250 465 715 2022 £ 360 2022 £ 3625 2022 £ 154 |
£ 524 743 1268 290 1881 760 14 |
2021 £ 1112 978 |
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| 134 | |||
| 2021 £ 100 |
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| 100 | |||
| 2021 £ 443 |
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| 2021 £ | |||
| 2641 | |||
| 2021 £ | |||
| 14 |