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2021-12-31-accounts

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON) ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

CONTENTS

Page
Charity Information 1
Trustees’ Report 2-6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10-16

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

CHARITY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

CHARITY NAME:

Newtown Community Association (Exeter, Devon)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:

1173331

ADDRESS:

Newtown Community Centre Belmont Park Belmont Road Exeter EX1 2HQ

CURRENT TRUSTEES:

Stephen Palmer (Secretary) Jackie Holdstock Rory McNeile Christina Towler Kevin Winser

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:

Mr M B J Cronin MAAT FCIE Bowhill Bookkeeping Services 172 Newman Road Exeter EX4 1PQ

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

The trustees present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 9 and 10 and comply with the charity’s Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011, the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019) and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Structure, Governance and Management

Newtown Community Association (Exeter, Devon) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which is governed by an ‘associated’ model Constitution adopted on 28[th] May 2017. The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 8[th] June 2017.

Newtown Community Association is governed by a board comprising a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 appointed trustees. New trustees are appointed either through being elected by the members, or coopted by the existing trustees. At each Annual General Meeting, one third of the trustees retire from office on a rotation basis.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date the report was approved are as follows:

Stephen Palmer (Secretary) James Leigh (Treasurer) (to 7[th] June 2021) Jackie Holdstock Rory McNeile Christina Towler (from 15[th] November 2021) Kev Winser

No nominations for Trustee were received for the AGM.

Objectives

The objects of the CIO are as follows:

(a) promote the benefit of all the inhabitants of Newtown, Exeter (the area bounded by the roads of Polsloe Road, Mount Pleasant Road, Iddesleigh Road, Old Tiverton Road, Sidwell Street, Paris Street and Heavitree Road.) and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said inhabitants and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;

(b) establish, or to secure the establishment, of a community centre (hereinafter called “the centre”) and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any statutory authority or other person or body) in furtherance of the above objects;

(c) promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by majority vote of the management committee of the association.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Public Benefit

The Trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission’s published guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charities Act 2011. The trustees are satisfied that the charity’s activities as described in this report meet the public benefit purposes of the advancement of community development and the advancement of education.

Main activities and achievements during the year

The year was dominated by restrictions due to Covid-19, which were gradually lifted. We started the year with the only bookings allowed for the Community Centre being for elite athletes, work training and support groups; one highlight was use by a person preparing for a ballet exam. A gradual relaxing of restrictions started in March; reduced capacity remained in place for the rest of the year. A number of Covid support grants were received, plus one from Devon Sports to support the restart of the Qigong group.

We finally resolved the problem about the electricity meter from the old hut. Unfortunately, we are still unable to register the solar panels for the Smart Export Guarantee tariff due to British Gas failing to resolve the metering. The formal complaint we made to Ofgen was inconclusive, and the only remaining solution is to transfer to a more capable supplier at the end of the British Gas contract in 2022. An acknowledgement board was designed and put up in the Centre lobby, thanking all those involved in the construction of the Centre.

We continued to use self-employed contractors for the roles of Manager and Assistant Manager, and for cleaning and security; these continued through the lock-down period. These arrangements have worked well. There is a regular meeting for managers of all Community Centres in Exeter, and NCA was represented.

The NCA “Friends of Belmont Park” group continues to work with Exeter City Council Parks and Open Spaces team on ideas for improving the children’s play area in Belmont Park, under the new leadership of Rachael Shah.

The Hallmaster package for managing room bookings has continued to operate. The ability to display the Covid-related terms and conditions was a new feature. There continues to be a 30-minute gap between successive bookings. One-off bookings are now required to pay a deposit with the booking fee; this has deterred people from cancelling at short notice and recouped the cost of extra rooms or time not booked.

Meeting our Purposes

NCA works to fulfil its purposes in two main ways. The first is through use of the Community Centre by a wide variety of user groups. These cover a wide range of cultures, languages and interests, and there are very few days when there is not at least one booking, and most days have several bookings.

The second way is by acting as an umbrella for a variety of groups. Some of these are regular specific NCA activities; others are for specific projects.

The Social Café restarted in May, and has continued monthly. The Qigong group had continued at a low level online, then returned to meeting, and numbers grew. The Roots Band resumed meeting when allowed, and continues to be popular. The Community Choir has not restarted, a new leader is needed. During the year we investigated holding a Chess club, but decided it was not viable. The Exeter Jazz Orchestra was started as an NCA activity in May, and has attracted a good group of musicians, and is developing well.

There was a Summer Sunday Musical Café on 25 July. This was a great success, with sets from the Exeter Jazz Orchestra and the Roots Band. Drinks and cakes were organised by a group from St Sids. Thanks to all involved.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Meeting our Purposes (continued)

A project “Garden for the Bees” was started in the summer, with wildflower and other planting in an area at the junction of Clifton Road and Clifton Street, as well as in the planters by the Centre. This was supported by an ECC Locality Grant and has been a success with a dedicated group of volunteers and much interest generated.

Reach and engagement

The NCA website http://newtowncommunity.org.uk/ has continued to operate.

NCA news has continued to be shared through Jayne Leaver’s Community Builder newsletter for the Newtown area. This cooperation is working very well, though it would be helpful to have a NCA volunteer to work with Jayne.

NCA social media presence was managed very capably through the year by Kev Winser.

The 2021 AGM was held on 25 September as a hybrid meeting in the large room, with some people joining over Zoom.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Regular groups and classes included:

NCA activities: Qigong x2 Social Café Roots Band Exeter Jazz Orchestra Other groups : Heels with Harley x2 Pilates Body Conditioning Capoeria Violin lessons Exeter Flutes DoReMi Jumping beans Adult Tap Bulgarian Dance Bulgarian Sunday School Swing Dance Pilates Yoga Fusion La Petite French School Latin American Cultural group Yoga with Natasha Samatha Meditation Exeter Malayee Association Monkey Music Private Yoga Hatha Vinyassa Yoga Spanish Playgroup Zumba

If you would like to help or have ideas for what NCA can do, please get in touch by email secretary@newtowncommunity.org.uk or the Centre Manager on manager@newtowncommunity.org.uk or Assistant Manager on assistantmanager@newtowncommunity.org.uk. It would be great to hear from you and we would welcome your participation.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Financial Review

The CIO made a net deficit in the year of £5,663 (2020 - deficit £20,255).

Total income showed an increase of 43% compared to 2020 with grant income increasing by 35%, centre rental by 49% and event income by 18%.

Total expenditure decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year with reductions in costs for the centre management, repairs and renewals and cleaning costs.

The CIO carried forward balances at 31[st] December 2021 of £489,740, of which £2,000 was held in restricted funds.

Reserves Policy

Unrestricted reserves totalled £487,740 at the year-end of which £27,061 was held in net current assets and is the effective charity reserves. This equates to between 7-8 months unrestricted expenditure and is considered an adequate reserve by the trustees. The trustees continue to monitor the financial situation of the charity.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

I report on the accounts of the charitable incorporated association for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on pages 8 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As trustees of the CIO, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the CIO are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

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.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
Funds
Note
£
INCOME FROM:
Donations
11
16,213
Charitable activities
12
20,027
_
TOTAL
36,240
_

EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
13
40,818
_
TOTAL
40,818
_

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(4,578)
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
(2,695)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(7,273)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
_

TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
495,013
_

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
487,740
____
Restricted
Funds
£
4,114
-
_
4,114
_

5,199
_
5,199
_

(1,085)
2,695
1,610
_

390
_

2,000
____
Total
Funds
Unrestricted
2021
Funds
£
£
20,327
12,633
20,027
14,313
__
_
40,354
26,946
__
_

46,017
47,591
__
_
46,017
47,591
__
_

(5,663)
(20,645)
-
-
(5,663)
(20,645)
____
_

495,403
515,658
____
_

489,740
495,013
____
____
Restricted
Funds
£
1,200
-
_
1,200
_

810
_
810
_

390
-
390
_

-
_

390
____
Total
Funds
2020
£
13,833
14,313
_
28,146
_

48,401
_
48,401
_

(20,255)
-
(20,255)
_
515,658
_
495,403
____

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Note At 31st Dec At 31st Dec
2021 2020
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS:
Tangible assets 2 460,679 478,638
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors 3 457 428
Cash at bank and in hand 30,022 17,812
_ _
30,479 18,240
LIABILITIES:
Amounts falling due within one year 4 (1,418) (1,475)
_ _
NET CURRENT ASSETS 29,061 16,765
__ __
TOTAL NET ASSETS 489,740 495,403
__ __
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY:
Restricted Income Funds 5 2,000 390
Unrestricted Funds 487,740 495,013
__ __
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 489,740
__
495,403
__

The notes on pages 10-16 form an integral part of these accounts.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to the accounts. The financial statements have been prepared with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019) and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The financial statements have also been prepared with the Charities Act 2011.

Newtown Community Association (Exeter, Devon) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

b) Tangible Fixed Assets: Leasehold Property: New Centre

The site of the new centre is held on a lease of 35 years from Exeter City Council. As there is no recompense for the association should it be wound up before the expiry of the lease, it was felt prudent by the trustees to depreciate the property over 25 years (4% on a straight line basis) rather than the full length of the lease.

c) Tangible Assets: Fixtures and Fittings and Equipment

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at the settlement amount after any discounts. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

e) Cash at bank

f) Creditors

Creditors are recognised when the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

g) Income

All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Grant income is credited in the period in which it is receivable and any amounts relating to future periods are shown under creditors.

Rental income and monies received from charity events are accounted for on a receivable basis.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued

h) Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the financial statements but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

i) Expenditure

Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.

Charitable activities are costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.

j) Fund Accounting

Funds held by the charity are:

Unrestricted Income Funds

These are funds that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application within the charitable objects for the general purposes of the charity.

Restricted Income Funds

These are funds which can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular purposes.

k) Financial Instruments

The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

l) Going concern

The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Leasehold
Property
Fixtures &
Fittings
Equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 January 2021
526,459
1,981
593
Additions
-
-
4,394
_
_

_
At 31stDecember 2021
526,459
1,981
4,987
_

_
_

DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2021
49,979
297
119
Charge for year
21,058
297
998
_
_

_
At 31stDecember 2021
71,037
594
1,117
_

_
_

NET BOOK VALUE
At 31stDecember 2021
455,422
1,387
3,870
_
_

_
At 31stDecember 2020
476,480
1,684
474
_

_
_
Total
£
529,033
4,394
__
533,427
__
50,395
22,353
__
72,748
__
460,679
__
478,638
__

3. DEBTORS

Other Debtors
Prepayments
2021
£
17
440
__
457
____
2020
£
-
428
__
428
____

4. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year

Other Creditors
Accruals
2021
£
618
800
_____
1,418
______
2020
£
475
1,000
_
1,475
____

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

Fund
Balances
Income
Expenditure
B/Forward
£
£
£
Exeter Seed Bank
200
-
(188)
Qigong
190
-
(2,104)
Newtown Wildflower Garden
-
500
-
Tables
-
614
-
Roots Band
-
500
(1,560)
Exeter Jazz Orchestra
-
1,000
(1,347)
Lighting
-
1,500
-
_
_
_
Total Funds
390
4,114
(5,199)
_
_
_
ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
Fixed Assets
-
460,679
Current Assets
2,000
28,479
Liabilities: Due within one year
-
(1,418)
_
_
Net Assets
2,000
487,740
_
_
Transfers
Fund
Between
Balances
Funds
C/Forward
£
£
(12)
-
1,914
-
-
500
(614)
-
1,060
-
347
-
-
1,500
_
_
2,695
2,000
_
_
Total
Funds
£
460,679
30,479
(1,418)
_
489,740
_

A grant from Devon County Council of £200 for Exeter Seed Bank was carried forward from the previous year. The grant has been spent in the financial year with the remaining small balance of £12 written off to the unrestricted funds.

The balance of the grant from Devon County Council for tackling inequalities totalling £190 has been spent in the year. Expenditure exceeded the remaining grant and a transfer of £1,914 was made from the unrestricted funds.

A grant of £500 was given by Exeter City Council to plant a wildflower garden in Newtown. The grant has been carried forward to be spent in the current financial year.

A grant was given of £614 by Devon County Council for the purchase of tables. The expenditure was capitalised and the monies therefore shown as a transfer to the unrestricted funds.

A grant of £500 was given by Exeter City Council towards the costs of the Roots Band. Expenditure exceeded the grant and a transfer of £1,060 was made from the unrestricted funds.

Community grants were given totalling £1,000 from Exeter City Council towards the costs of Exeter Jazz Orchestra. Expenditure exceeded the grants given and a transfer of £347 was made from the unrestricted funds.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS (continued)

A grant of £1,500 was given from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner towards lighting in Belmont Park. However, this is not going ahead and the trustees are considering other projects which the grant can be used towards.

6. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES/RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The trustees’ insurance includes trustee indemnity insurance.

No remuneration directly or indirectly out of the funds of the CIO was paid or is payable for the year to any Trustee or to any other person or persons known to be connected to any of the Trustees.

There were no trustee expenses paid for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 nor for the year ended 31[st] December 2020.

There were no related party transactions during the year.

7. OPERATING LEASES

The site of the new centre is leased from Exeter City Council on a 35-year-old lease at a “peppercorn” rent of £1.

8. OUTSTANDING GUARANTEES

The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the period end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.

9. GOVERNMENT GRANTS

The charity received grants from Devon County Council and Exeter City Council totalling £17,250 in the year.

10. ACCOUNTING AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

£750 was paid for the charity’s independent examination in the year which included an element for accounts preparation.

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Total Total
Note Unrestricted Restricted Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds
Funds Funds 2021 Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
11. Donations and Legacies
Donations 1,577 - 1,577 - - -
Grants 9 14,636 4,114 18,750 12,633 1,200 13,833
__ __ __ __ __ __
16,213 4,114 20,327 12,633 1,200 13,833
__ __ __ __ __ __
12. Charitable activities
Centre rental 15,222 - 15,222 10,229 - 10,229
Events: Community Choir - - - 410 - 410
Events: Roots Band 1,652 - 1,652 1,514 - 1,514
Events: Qi Gong 2,011 - 2,011 1,885 - 1,885
Events: Exeter Jazz Orchestra 1,102 - 1,102 - - -
Events: Other 40 - 40 275 - 275
__ __ __ __ __ __
20,027 - 20,027 14,313 - 14,313
__ __ __ __ __ __

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NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (EXETER, DEVON)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Unrestricted Restricted Funds
Note Funds Funds 2021 Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
EXPENDITURE ON:
13. Charitable activities
Events: Community Choir - - - 240 - 240
Events: Roots Band - 1,560 1,560 800 - 800
Events: Qi Gong - 2,104 2,104 1,028 810 1,838
Events: Exeter Jazz Orchestra - 1,347 1,347 - - -
Events: Other - - - 15 - 15
Cleaning Costs 3,059 - 3,059 3,411 - 3,411
Utilities: Electric & Water 143 - 143 1,062 - 1,062
Rates & Waste Collection 331 - 331 359 - 359
Insurance 654 - 654 1,140 - 1,140
Mobile Phone 351 - 351 241 - 241
Repairs & Renewals 1,444 - 1,444 2,500 - 2,500
Centre Management/Admin/Security Costs 11,295 - 11,295 13,335 - 13,335
Licences 301 - 301 929 - 929
Website 60 - 60 86 - 86
Printing/Newsletter 16 - 16 55 - 55
Sundries 61 188 249 (34) - (34)
Independent exam fee 10 750 - 750 950 - 950
Depreciation 22,353 - 22,353 21,474 - 21,474
__ __ __ __ __ __
40,818 5,199 46,017 47,591 810 48,401
__ __ __ __ __ __

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