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2024-03-31-accounts

Kenley Memorial Hall CIO Trustees' Annual Report for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

Kenley Memorial Hall CIO Charity Number: 1173776 Trustees' Annual Report for the Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

Reference & Administration Details

Charity’s operating address: 92 Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AB

Names of the Charity Trustees:

Employees of the Charity:

Name Job Title Date Employment Date Employment Commenced Ceased 1. Lauren Winyard Halls Manager 27 February 2019

Objectives & Activities

  1. The Objects of the Kenley Memorial Hall are summarised as follows:

  2. a) The provision and maintenance of the Kenley Memorial Hall as a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Kenley.

  3. b) To improve the conditions of life and promote the welfare of the inhabitants of Kenley without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious, or other opinions.

This includes use for hire or otherwise for:

Aims of the Charity for 2023-2024

  1. As part of the 2022-2027 Business Plan the Trustees have set the following aims for the KMH:

  2. In 5 years’ time the KMH CIO will be:

  3. A thriving and valued ‘community hub’ for the people of Kenley, offering excellent premises, grounds, storage, and equipment for hire all year round that are well-maintained and accessible to all.

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Kenley Memorial Hall CIO Trustees' Annual Report for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

Activities of the Charity during 2023-2024

  1. The Trustees met five times during the period of the report to discuss and plan the business of the Charity and to monitor the financial activity closely throughout the year. Decisions were also made and recorded in the intervening periods using email.

  2. The Trustees continued to work with the Halls Manager on matters of maintenance and relevant policies and procedures.

  3. The Trustees also continued to work closely with the London Borough of Croydon on snagging issues following the GLA-funded refurbishment works.

  4. The website and social media outlets were used alongside posters and banners displayed in the community and articles in the KENDRA magazine to keep residents informed, attract new hirers, and advertise Community Events.

Achievements & Performance

Hire and Management of the Kenley Memorial Hall

1. Business Plan 2022-2027:

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  - A ‘Centenary Improvement Plan’ for refurbishment (works that enhance the quality of the KMH, building and grounds), to develop the KMH facilities.

Activity: For children: For adults: For older adults: Dance, sports, drama, social, learning, 10 summer camp Sport, dance, social activities 5 Exercise 4 Art, exercise, health, meetings 11 Sport, church, child, and adult groups 4

During the year 4 hirers ceased to use the KMH and 14 new hirers joined.

  1. Single events at weekends were extremely popular this year, with 77 parties; 2 pre-wedding celebrations, 4 henna nights, 1 wedding reception, 3 baby showers, 2 Christening parties, 1 funeral wake and 4 Wellbeing Fairs.

  2. As part of the Business Plan Pricing Strategy the letting fees were reviewed. The Trustees agreed to increase the fees for regular hirers of the Small Hall by £1.00 per hour from 1 January 2024. No increase was made for the Large Hall or single weekend events, recognising the impact this could have

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on retaining the existing number of hirers. It was also agreed to look again at an increase from 1 September 2024 as the time for a regular annual increase to mirror the academic year once the budget was set for the next financial year.

  1. The KMH received one formal complaint in April 2023 from a hirer who did not receive their deposit refund within 14 days of the hire and then disputed the decision to withhold part of this deposit. This was resolved by the Trustees after a careful investigation using the KMH’s Handling Complaints Policy and Procedure.

  2. In November 2023, the KMH accepted a Princes Trust Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteer for one hour a week for a year. They have carried out a variety of tasks, including administration work, poster production and distribution, litter-picking, and weeding, and assisting as Santa’s elf and the Easter Bunny at community events. At the end there will be a review and, if successful, this could be something offered on an annual basis.

  3. The Kenley Memorial Hall as a Centre for the Community

  4. a) The following fundraising events were held in 2023-2024:

    • Two Tribute Nights were set up for July and November, but both were cancelled due to low interest. A third was successfully held in March 2024 and raised vital funds for the KMH.

    • The Easter and Christmas Markets were once again held, and both were extremely popular and good fundraisers.

    • A ‘Santa hunt’ was held in December 2023, and an Easter treasure hunt in March 2024 – both raising funds for the KMH.

    • In July, the KMH launched ‘Kenley Kids’, a toddler messy play session led by the Halls Manager with support from local community volunteers. This was run as a pilot and then continued, as it proved successful in raising the equivalent hire income for the session from the charge made per family and met a vital need within the community.

  5. b) Six Family Craft Mornings and one Film Club were held that provided activities for families during the school holidays at an affordable price. In addition, the KMH held a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event on 23 December where families had a continental breakfast and visited Santa Claus in his grotto. All these events aimed to be cost-neutral to the KMH and they were supported by All Saints and St Barnabas Churches with volunteers.

  6. c) The KMH also hosted four Free Markets: April, October and March for children’s clothing and equipment; July as the first for adult clothing following requests from the community; and December for children’s toys. Once again, a large amount of goods was donated, and all events were well-attended. Any money donated at these events was used to buy essential items for the next equivalent market.

  7. d) In addition, the KMH launched ‘Anonymous’: a box outside the front of the KMH containing donations of non-perishable food and other essential items for anyone to come and help themselves to assist them during this cost-of-living crisis.

Refurbishment and Maintenance of the Kenley Memorial Hall

  1. Volunteer mornings were set up for the third Friday morning of every month until November. Although poorly supported, the weeds in the car park, sides and front of the building, and front steps were kept under control; and some minor maintenance tasks were completed internally. A community volunteer Saturday morning is planned for May 2024.

  2. The Trustees decided to keep expenditure on maintenance, replacement, and refurbishment to a minimum for the year after the previous two years of works. The following was carried out: a) GLA-funded works:

External works:

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• Car Park entrance sign • Clearly directs car users and
pedestrians in Station Road
towards the car park and
entrance to the building.
Snagging:
• Dips developed in the surface and there was a lack of
gravel in places. Some new gravel was added.
• Costs for futuregravel replacement were calculated.
• Has reduced flooding and
eliminated trip hazards and
uneven surfaces.
Snagging:
• Repairs to the re-rendering of the external walls of the
storage room still awaited followingwater damage.
• Will stop water coming into the
storage room and improve
appearance once repaired.
Internal works:
Snagging:
• A built-in suspended projector in the Large Hall for use
with the screen at the back of the stage, with HDMI cable
was installed in the wrong position: re-installation still
awaited.
• This will provide an additional
facility to hire once in the
correct position.
c) The following KMH-funded refurbishment works were planned, but not completed in 2023-2024:
Works:
Benefits to Hall Hirers / the Community:
• Kitchen extractor fan – installation May
2024
• A 24/7 de-humidifying fan will reduce
moisture and therefore the growth of mould
in the kitchen.
• Godstone Road signage: 2 boards, one
at each end of the perimeter wall to
advertise the KMH for hire.
• Highlighting the presence of a hall to hire to
passing pedestrians and car-users.
c) The following KMH-funded refurbishment works were planned, but not completed in 2023-2024:
Works:
Benefits to Hall Hirers / the Community:
• Kitchen extractor fan – installation May
2024
• A 24/7 de-humidifying fan will reduce
moisture and therefore the growth of mould
in the kitchen.
• Godstone Road signage: 2 boards, one
at each end of the perimeter wall to
advertise the KMH for hire.
• Highlighting the presence of a hall to hire to
passing pedestrians and car-users.
c) The following KMH-funded refurbishment works were planned, but not completed in 2023-2024:
Works:
Benefits to Hall Hirers / the Community:
• Kitchen extractor fan – installation May
2024
• A 24/7 de-humidifying fan will reduce
moisture and therefore the growth of mould
in the kitchen.
• Godstone Road signage: 2 boards, one
at each end of the perimeter wall to
advertise the KMH for hire.
• Highlighting the presence of a hall to hire to
passing pedestrians and car-users.
• Kitchen extractor fan – installation May
2024
• A 24/7 de-humidifying fan will reduce
moisture and therefore the growth of mould
in the kitchen.
• Godstone Road signage: 2 boards, one
at each end of the perimeter wall to
advertise the KMH for hire.
• Highlighting the presence of a hall to hire to
passing pedestrians and car-users.

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Kenley Memorial Hall CIO Trustees' Annual Report for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

Environmental Action Plan:

  1. The Environmental Policy was approved. An environmental audit of the building now needs to be completed to produce an action plan for becoming a net zero carbon KMH in 10-15 years’ time.

Review of Policies and Guidance

  1. All Policies and Procedures were reviewed throughout the year on a rolling annual basis to check they were still up to date. New Environmental, Whistleblowing and Managing Risks Policies were approved. a review Fire Risk Assessment was completed and associated actions were completed. A Social Media Policy was recommended by the Charities Commission, to be drafted in 2024-2025.

Financial Review

  1. Please see the separate Summary of Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024.

  2. The amount of capital held as of 31 March 2024 is £33,636.00, compared to £30,134.00 on 31 March 2023. A reserve fund of £20,000 has been set by the Trustees, leaving £13,636.00 available for ongoing costs.

  3. There are no funds in deficit.

  4. A cautious budget was set for the year to enable the KMH to end the year with a surplus.

  5. Revenue from lettings was £42,083.00, an increase of £2,983.00 on the previous year, which was £39,100.00.

  6. Running costs totalled £42,340.00, a decrease of £1,660.00 from 31 March 2023 due partly to reduced expenditure on insurance, cleaning supplies and maintenance.

  7. The year ended with an operating deficit of -£257.00 compared to a deficit of -£1,580.00 at the end of March 2023.

  8. Other net income totalled £3,561.00 for the year. This included £2,269.00 from fundraising.

  9. Expenditure on planned improvements was zero.

  10. The overall surplus for this year was therefore £3,304.00 compared to an overall deficit of -£24,564.00 at the end of March 2023.

  11. The KMH Trustees were subject to the Barclays Bank ‘Know your Customer’ identity checks in 2023, which was a frustrating and time-consuming process.

  12. The Trustees agreed to a fourth signatory for the KMH accounts, which took 5 months of the year and has only just been set up due to unclear instructions in the Barclays Bank process.

  13. Gift Aid was set up for (at present) any Free Market monetary donations and KMH Membership Fees.

Future Plans

  1. As part of the 2022-2027 Business Plan the Trustees have set the following aims for the KMH: In 5 years’ time the KMH CIO will be:

  2. A thriving and valued ‘community hub’ for the people of Kenley, offering excellent premises, grounds, storage, and equipment for hire all year round that are well-maintained and accessible to all.

  3. Widely known in the community for not just its availability for commercial hire but also for its commitment to inclusivity, and for offering affordable and appropriate community activities for all.

  4. Financially secure, investing any capital held wisely, and with robust plans in place for fundraising.

  5. A venue of choice now and in the future.

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Kenley Memorial Hall CIO Trustees' Annual Report for the Period Ended 31 March 2024

  1. To work towards these aims and build on the activities and achievements of 2023-2024, the following tasks will be the focus for 2024-2025 in Year 3 of this plan:

  2. a) Continue to identify and attract potential hirers to the KMH that cater for young people, young adults and particularly for people aged over 65 years.

  3. b) Increase the promotion of the KMH as Kenley’s village hall to residents, especially new residents, using all available media from social media and the website to posters and articles in magazines, and prioritise the encouragement of residents to become Members.

  4. c) Focus on increasing income from lettings by increasing hire fees and filling hall slots to maximise use and cover all running costs; and raise funds for refurbishment priorities by innovative fundraising.

  5. d) Continue to trial new ways of generating income by offering events for the community based on community needs that are directly managed by the KMH.

  6. e) Continue to offer Free Markets (re-use/recycle clothing and equipment) and Community Events to support people of all ages in the community.

  7. f) Use the Maintenance and Replacement Plan for 2024-2025 to keep the KMH in good condition for hire, prioritising works.

  8. g) Develop the outside grounds, creating a woodland area and clearing the Godstone Road perimeter.

  9. h) Conduct an environmental audit of the premises and produce an Environmental Action Plan to work towards a net zero carbon KMH in 10-15 years’ time.

  10. i) Complete a Managing Risks Framework and produce a Social Media Policy.

Signed by the Trustees:

Elizabeth Goodridge Graham Stanford Kemi Harper Tony Avery Councillor Ola Kolade Natasha Glover Mel Elston

Date:

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KENLEY MEMORIAL HALL

ACCOUNTS FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2024

Funds Allocation
31.03.23 31.03.24 Notes
Fund at Beginning of Period 54,980.00 30,134.00
Deficit/Surplus for Period - 24,564.00 3,304.00
Deficit/Surplus on Revaluation of Investment - 280.00 197.00
Rounding difference - 2.00 1.00
Fund at end of Period 30,134.00 33,636.00
REPRESENTED BY
Barclays - New Community Account 7,115.00 9,411.00
Community Account - -
COIF Account 18,575.00 19,584.00
COIF Fixed Interest Account 4,444.00 4,641.00 6
Cash - -
30,134.00 33,636.00

KENLEY MEMORIAL HALL

ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2024

KENLEY MEMORIAL HALL
ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2024
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
2022/2023
1 REGULAR INCOME
Letting Fees
Less Expenditure
Halls Manager
Cleaner
Pension Contributions
PAYE Tax
NI
Staf Training
Cleaning Company
Rates
Telephone
Water Charges
Electricity
Gas
Insurance
Performing Rights
Refuse Collection
Maintenance and Replacement
Gardening
IT
Postage
Stationery
Cleaning Supplies
Window Cleaning
Pest Control
Miscellaneous
Promotion
Legal Costs
Bank Charges
£17,404.00
£0.00
£382.00
£840.00
£691.00
£0.00
£3,531.00
£317.00
£844.00
£418.00
£1,510.00
£2,372.00
£4,234.00
£854.00
£1,543.00
£3,931.00
£445.00
£429.00
£0.00
£44.00
£821.00
£0.00
£70.00
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
~~£40,680.00~~
Notes
2023/2024
£39,100.00
£42,083.00
£18,024.00
£1,975.00
£1,220.00
£1,745.00
£1,150.00
£0.00
£3,546.00
£167.00
£739.00
£682.00
£1,008.00
£2,201.00
£3,985.00
£930.00
£479.00
£2,417.00
1
£470.00
£826.00
£0.00
£91.00
£625.00
£0.00
£0.00
£60.00
2
£0.00
£0.00
£0.00
-(£40,680.00)
~~£42,340.00~~
-(£42,340.00)
~~-(£1,580.00)~~
~~-(£257.00)~~
£4,042.00
3
£854.00
4
£1,009.00
£14.00
£20.00
£0.00
£2,745.00
~~£5,939.00~~
£5,939.00
£1,773.00
3
£605.00
4
£0.00
5
-(£25,729.00)
~~£2,378.00~~
-(£2,378.00)
~~-(£24,564.00)~~
~~£3,304.00~~
~~Running Costs Total~~
~~Operating (Loss) Proft~~
2 OTHER INCOME
Fund Raising Events
Community Events
Interest and Dividends
Subscriptions
Donations
Grants
£1,182.00
£1,108.00
£441.00
£14.00
£0.00
£0.00
~~£2,745.00~~
£476.00
£1,094.00
£24,159.00
~~£25,729.00~~
~~-(£1,580.00)~~
£2,745.00
-(£25,729.00)
Less Expenditure
Fund Raising Events
Community Events
Improvements
~~(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS FOR THE PERIOD~~ ~~-(£24,564.00)~~

Notes

1 Maintenance and Replacement

11/9/2023 CREATIVE AUDIO VIS SOUND SYSTEM
6/12/2023 VOS HEATING SERVICE HEATER SERVICE
6/21/2023 THE HEATING MAN LTD BOILER SERVICE
7/11/2023 E GOODRIDGE MAINTENANCE
13/10/2023 E GOODRIDGE EQUIPMENT
14/09/2023 L WINYARD SCREWFIX SCREWS
12/20/2023 M BITTAR LEAKING RADIATOR
1/25/2024 ROBERTWILLIAMWALLACE ALARM MAINTENANCE
3/1/2024 E GOODRIDGE CHAIR HOOKS
3/1/2024 OAKLEY GRAY CLEARANCE OF GROUNDS
2/9/2024 L WINYARD FIRST AID ITEMS
2/1/2024 ETC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
2/1/2024 M BITTAR LEAKING RADIATOR
2/1/2024 IMPERATIVE DEFIBRILLATOR, PADS, BATTERIES

2 Miscellaneous

11/20/2023

Memorial items

3 Fund Raising Events

Event Date Kenley Kids Various

Description Income Ticket sales 1385 Bouncy Castle L Winyard

Easter Market

Stalls sales

459.00

Summer Market
Stalls sales
Christmas Market
Stalls sales
E Goodridge Banner
Community Events
Sales
Chocolate bunnies
Santa gifts
Tribute Nights
4/13/1923
Event Lights
11/20/1923
Jazz band cancellation fee
10/26/1923
Tribute Band deposit
3/2/2024
Ticket sales
Artist fee
4 Community Events
Date
Event
Description
4/11/2023 Family Craft
Ticket sales
Donations
Supplies
354.00
540
147
1157
4,042
Income
62
16
5/30/2023 Family Craft Ticket sales 66
Donations 20
Supplies
8/29/2023 Family Craft Ticket sales 97
Donations 17
Supplies
10/23/2023 Family Craft Ticket sales 102
Donations
Supplies
12/28/2023 Family Craft Ticket sales 85
Donations
Supplies
4/3/2024 Family Craft Ticket sales
Donations
Supplies
12/23/2023 Breakfast with Santa Ticket sales 99
Donations
Supplies
Supplies
8/31/2023 Film Club Ticket sales 100
Donations
Supplies
4/2/2023 Free Market - children
Donations
Supplies
7/23/2023 Free Market - Adults
Donation
Supplies
10/1/2023 Free Market - Children
Donation
Supplies
12/2/2023 Free Market - Toys
Donation
Supplies
3/24/2024 Free Market - Children
Donation
Supplies
40
21
53
39
37
854

5 Improvements

5 Improvements
None
6 COIF Fixed Interest Fund 3,774.15 units £1.2297 per share

7 Guarantee

Deed of Agreement dated 20 April 2022 between London Borough of Croydon and Kenley Memorial Hall capital improvement works at 92 Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AB.The Term of Agreement is for a period date of completion of the works on 22 July 2022 and the KMH CIO has a potential liability as follows:Para and 21.5: The CIO will indemnify the other against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses su other party arising out of or in connection with its breach of this Agreement, including if the Agreement i shall be responsible for any claw back of the Capital Funding imposed by the GLA which arises solely bec Failure has occurred on the part of the CIO. Such monies shall be recoverable as a debt. _ Any action or may cause significant harm to the reputation of the Council and/or the GLA; any failure to make any reas increase usership of the KMH; any substantial change to the KMH without the prior consent of the Counc provided to the Council that is deliberately incorrect or incomplete; any change in the composition, owne CIO, or the CIO becoming insolvent or is dissolved in any way; anything that results in the KMH becoming inaccessible to the community._

8 Outstanding Debt

As at 31st March 2024, there are no debts outstanding which are owed by the CIO and which is secured any of the assets of the CIO.

£

-2,417

-60 -60

Expense

(Deficit)/Surplus

640

-48

411

354

494

39

331

- 1,773 2,269

Expense

(Deficit)/Surplus

-67

11

59

100

-42

-48

- 605 249

4,641.07

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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Kenley Memorial Hall I report on the accounts of Kenley Memorial Hall for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 1 to 3. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As members of the trustee board you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and financial statements and you consider the audit requirements of the Regulations under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 does not apply and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to". examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinèr's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s 144 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the trustees and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items for disclosures in the financial statements and seeking from you as trustees, explanations concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention 1. Vvhich give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act,. or to prepare accounts which accord with these 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, Address: G.o..Mh.YKwATErL CLo&E ..So.(rH. SUROEY Cftz ORS Signature: Po .Date: