**DERSINGHAM VILLAGE CENTRE ASSOCIATION** 83 Manor Road, Dersingham, Norfolk, PE31 6LN enquiries@dersinghamvillagecentre.org.uk **WWW.DERSINGHAMVILLAGECENTRE.ORG.UK** 


## **’ CHAIRMAN S REPORT FOR 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING** 

Looking back to last year’s AGM, when we were looking forward to celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth, no-one would have thought that we would soon be mourning her death and then preparing for the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla before this year’s meeting. 

## Activities 

We organised two differing events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and Coronation both of which sold out. We had some lovely feedback following both events, which would not have been so successful without the support of our wonderful team of volunteers who turn out to help ensure the Centre looks its best (inside and out) for events, prepare and serve food, and clear up afterwards. 

They also support our regular activities – Coffee Shops, Friendship Lunches, Village Cinema – which provide opportunities for socialising, making new friends and local access to recent films as well as generating funds for the Centre. 

It was a pity to see EH Prior & Sons close recently. They supported our activities by providing good quality meat at a discount, and often cooked and served it; nothing was too much trouble. David Prior held to his pledge to cook the gammon for the Coronation event. 

The regular Barn Dance again took place and returns in October. 

In December, we joined forces with the Parish Council in inviting all volunteers to Afternoon Tea to say thank you to those who support the Centre and the village. 

As winter Sundays can be difficult, we opened the Centre for a couple of hours on the last Sunday for a social get together, January to April. Card games proved very popular, and we are looking at repeating this between October and March. 

## Financial Matters 

Vicky, our Finance Officer, will present the accounts for 2022/23 to the meeting. 

Trustees decided to cease the Village Centre Lottery in April. Member numbers were decreasing and it was quite onerous and bureaucratic to manage for a modest income. 

Our main Sponsor has ceased their arrangement with us. 

Centre Activities and Events together with lettings generate a good income but our costs have increased, so we will be reviewing our hire fees and prices. 

We aim to maintain the fabric of the building and furniture and equipment in good order and were able to obtain grant funding to purchase an accessible picnic bench which is located outside the Hub, and 20 new chairs to replace those originally brought in when the Day Centre (Club) moved in to the building. 

## Trustees 

Trustee meetings take place twice a month in order to keep to a reasonable time limit; we currently have two vacancies. 

There are ‘sub’ committees for Events, Village Cinema (which include lay volunteers) and Personnel. Working Groups are set up as/when needed for specific projects. 

_Managed by: Dersingham Village Centre Association Chairman_ :   Mrs Sue Payne _Charity No:_ 1178462 



## **DERSINGHAM VILLAGE CENTRE** 


Employees 

We have two members of staff – a Caretaker and Cleaner – who both often go above and beyond their regular duties to help the Centre run smoothly and efficiently. 

Sue Payne 

May 2023 


_Managed by: Dersingham Village Centre Association Chairman_ :   Mr David Collingham _Charity No:_ 1178462 

_Dersingham Village Centre Sponsored By_ 



INDEPENDE￿r EXAMINERS REPORT
TOTHETR
STEES OF
DERSINGHAM VILLAGE CENTRE ASSOCIATION
We report to the trustees on our examination of the accounts of the above charity forthe year
ended 31 March 2023, on pages 2 to 4.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the ACV'I.
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our
attention in connection with the examination which gives us cause to believe that in, any
material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Att or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
We have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
M C Mallett Accountants knmited
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Hiltons Lane
St. Germans
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE34 3EZ
oq-G6-2023
Date

DERSINGHAM VJLLAGE CENTR
CIATION
ME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
YEAR E
I MARCH 2023
202%
2022
Hiring Income
32,996
27.034
Lottery Income
Less Expenses
1.750
585
1,801
586
1,215
1,165
nema Income
Expenses
5,118
1,535
876
271
505
3,583
Fundraising Income
ss Expenses
11,624
6,138
11,619
3.831
7.788
5,486
Donatlons
3,105
1,639
Interest received
28
Grants
a.ooo
10,875
49,363
49,056
ENDTTURE
Bins Cleanin8
Gas and Electricity
Gardening
General Expense5 (including kitchen eouipmentl
In5uraneès and Dcences
Internet
Laundry
Maintenance
Mobile Phone
Wag2S
Water
Accountancy
Depreciatlon
3,729
6,856
20
2,582
1.186
438
782
9,371
626
9,964
415
390
3,40g
3,897
5,397
103
4,133
1,636
445
812
15,202
423
9,281
172
3,484
39,768
4,985
NET
RPL
for the Year
9,595
4,071

DE
INGHAM VI
GE CENTR
CIATION
BALAN
SHEEfASAT31 M
RCH 202
2023
2022
FIXED
Note I
7,632
6,436
URRENT ASSErs
Bank Accounts
Debtor5
Float
40,517
T19
Iso
30,564
2,172
18D
41,476
32,916
REDtTORS AMOUN
Creditors
FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
390
229
NETC
RRENT
ETS
41,086
32,687
48,718
39,123
FINANCED BY:
Capital Account
Note 2
48,718
39,123

DERSINGRAM VILLAGE
RE ASSOCIATION
NO
TO TFIE A
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH
FIXED A55ETS
cosr
As at 31 March 2022
19.177
Addition5
4,605
at 31 March 2023
23,782
DEPRECIATION
As at 31 March 2022
12,741
Charge for year
3,409
As at 31 March 2023
16,150
NEF 8OOKVALUE
As at 31 March 2023
7,632
As at 31 March 2022
6.436
CAprrAL ACCOUNT
Balance at 31 March 2022
39,123
Add Surplus for Year
9,595
As at 31 March 2023
48,718