BISHOP'S STORTFORD COMMUNITY CENTRES CIO ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2024 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1173860
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Trustees Annual Report for the Year Ending 31°, March 2024 Reference and Administratlon Detalls Charity Name Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Charity Number 1173860 Charity Address The Old Monastery, Wndhill. Bishop's Stortford. Herts. CM23 2ND The Trustees managing the charity were as follows. Mrs Y Akande Mrs E Bromley Mrs G Forrest Mr M Knowles Mr S Segal Mrs K Wood Mr J Wyllie Structure, Governance and Management The Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO is governed by a Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its Charity trustees and the trustees are appointed as follows.. i) Between thr88 and e1ve trustees appointed by charity trustees ill Beeen zero and three trustees nominated by Bishop's Stortford Town Council The Trustees administer the charity and me8t quarterty. Objects and Actlvltles The objects of the CIO are to promote the benefit of the Inhabitsnts of Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area without distinction of sex or of politlGal, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular to manage and run community centres and facilities in furtheran¢e of these obje¢ls. Achievements and Performance This is detailed in the attached report by the Chaimian ofthe CIO. Financlal Revlew Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO maintalns its reserves between an Instant access savings account and a notice account in order lo fund its day to day operation and maximise interest received. No funds are in deficit. Page2of5
Independent Examlners Report to the Trustees of Bishop's Stortford Communlty Centres CIO I report on the accounts of the CIO (Charity No. 11738601 for the year ending 315t March 2024, which are set out on pages 4 and 5. Rospectlvo responslbllltles of Trustee and Examlnor The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for Ihis year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under sectlon 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1445)(b) of the Charities A¢t', and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independènt Examinèrs Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by ihe Charity and a comparison of the accounts present with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual ttems or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden¢p that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent Examiners Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention vthich gives me cause to believe that in, 8ny material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in con order to enable a proper understanding of with ount examination to which attention should be drawn in e reached. Signed Dated I Print Name Stuart J Wilbur Address 10 Downland Road Calne Wiltshire SN11 OET Page3of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Receipts and Payments For the Year Ending 31st March 2024 2024 2023 Restricted Unrestricted Totsl Funds Total Funds Fund Fund Recelpts Lettings Flat Rent Revenue Grants Received Miscellaneous InGome Interesl Re¢8ived 121,511 9,600 121.511 9,600 114,497 9,375 113 999 4,488 4,488 Total Receipts 135.599 135,599 124.984 Payments Rates Water and Sewerage Gas EleGtri¢ty Insurance Cleaning Costs Cleaning Materials Window Cleaning Building Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Equipment Outsourced Grounds Maintenance General Refuse Collection Caretsking T818phone Bank Chargas Accounting SupportlAdministration Professional Fees Licences other Supplies & Services (552) 3,406 8,956 13,983 3,106 44,775 251 575 16,787 843 849 1,856 3,344 16,037 974 294 25,867 84 1,184 603 1,881 10,551 14,471 3,250 37,695 1,881 10,551 14,471 3,250 37.695 1,040 29,242 1,061 260 1,040 29,242 1.061 260 3,679 14,021 1.215 281 25,867 2,642 1,374 3,679 14,021 1,215 281 25,867 2,642 1,374 Total Payments 148,530 148,530 143,222 Net Recelptsl(Payments) (12,931) (12,931) {18,238} Transfer Beeen Funds Cash Funds from Last Year End 127.965 127,965 146,203 Cash Funds thls Year End 115,034 115034 127,965 Page4 of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO Statement of Assets and Liabilities For the Year Ending 31st March 2024 2024 2023 Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Tolal Funds Fund Fund Cash Funds Lloyds Current Account Lloyds Call Account Lloyds Treasury Account UTB Noti Account 20,280 14 21,569 73,171 20,280 14 21.569 73.171 10.015 2,427 45,103 70,420 115,034 115,034 127,965 Other Monetary Assets Monies Due to Charity at 31103 12.672 12,672 11,145 Liabllltles Monies Owed by Charity at 31103 12,809 12,809 6,342 Investment Assets None Approved for and on B8half of Bishop's Stortford Community Centres CIO on behalf of all the Trustees Signed Dated Print Name Signed Dated Prinl Name Page5of5
Bishop's Stortford Community Centres Trust CIO Chairman's Report 2024 l am pleased to present the Chaiman's report for year ending 31 St March 2024. This was a busy year for the trust as we continued to run and invest in our three community centres; making sure they remain an important and popular facility for the community. Some of the year's improvements include repairing the roof and decking at Havers Community Centre and painting the outside of the building at St Micheals Mead Community Centre. Costs continue to rise, however thanks to the hard work of the Town Council and Trustees, l am pleased to say we finished the year with £118,034 which is only slightly down on the year before. I would like to thank my fellow trustees for their continued support, especially during this difficult period, their hard work and dedication has meant we are prepared for the retum of normality and able to continue to offer first class venues to our hirers. Finally I would also like to thank the Town Council Team who continue to support and help with bookings, finan and other matters. John Wyllie Chainnan 5th November 2024 Bishops Stortford Community Centres Trust CIO manages Havers Community Centre and St Micheal's Mead Community Centre