TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2025
The Saltdean Residents' & Community Association (SRCA) was renamed in December 2025, when the existing Saltdean Community Association charity (founded in the 1960s) and the non-profit Saltdean Residents Association (founded in 1934) were united, with a common membership and a single democratically elected committee, to provide a unified and stronger voice for the residents of East and West Saltdean. The SRCA continues its charitable activities, while the SRA continues to serve the community on other ways.
Our purpose is to make Saltdean an even better place to live and work. We achieve this through grassroots initiatives, community events, and collaborative projects that enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls Saltdean home.
Our Activities in 2025
During 2025, the SRCA delivered a range of projects and initiatives that directly benefited the local community:
Community Spaces and Infrastructure We commissioned and funded the installation of new planters along Lustrells Vale, enhancing the local streetscape. We also refurbished the benches at Harmony Garden to the south of Oval Park, improving this much-loved green space for residents.
Community Beach Chalet We continued to allow Saltdean Residents to book our community beach chalet for the day providing free access to the seafront and supporting community connection to our coastal environment. The chalet was pretty much fully booked throughout the warmer months enabling several hundred residents to benefit from this asset.
Community Events We sponsored two popular annual events: Picnic in the Park and Saltdean Swims @ The Lido, both of which bring residents together and celebrate what makes Saltdean a special place to live.
Local Democracy and Advocacy We organised a community meeting to discuss the Government's reorganisation of local councils, ensuring residents were able to hear first hand from the leaders of Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council and had a forum to share their views on issues that directly affect their lives and representation.
Environmental Stewardship We made a donation to Saltdean's Bird and Gull Rescue Project, supporting local wildlife care and environmental wellbeing.
Looking Ahead: Plans for 2026
The SRCA has begun on its ambitious programme of work for 2026, reflecting the breadth of community needs and opportunities in Saltdean:
- Regenerating Longridge Avenue – working with local businesses to improve the street's appearance, applying for grants for new planters and infrastructure, and maintaining existing SRCA-owned planters.
The Saltdean Residents’ & Community Association is a charity, UK Reg. 1179749 Registered address 94 Rodmell Avenue, Saltdean BN2 8PJ
www.saltdeanonline.org.uk
saltdeancommunitycharity@gmail.com
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Friends of Saltdean's Oval Park – identifying volunteers to help deliver improvements to this much-used green space, including new planting, seating, CCTV, and lighting – from early 2026.
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Pebble Dashers – launching a new volunteer group in February 2026 to regularly clear the undercliff and promenade of stones and debris, keeping the seafront safe and accessible.
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Saltdean Community Hub, Foodbank and Library of Things – exploring options to lease a permanent community space to provide a stable home for the Food Bank (currently operating from a trustee's home) and to establish a Library of Things, allowing residents to borrow occasional-use tools and equipment.
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Bringing the Empty Building Next to The Saltdean Tavern Back to Life – engaging with Mitchells and Butlers, owners of the building which has stood empty for 20 years, to explore options for community or commercial use.
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Community Events – expanding the programme of events in Saltdean, building on the success of the Picnic in the Park and Saltdean Swims.
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Saltdean in Bloom – coordinating volunteers to plant and maintain hanging baskets, railing baskets, and planters along Longridge Avenue and Lustrells Vale.
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Improving communications with residents – we plan to regularly communicate with all residents (not just members) through regular newsletters and social media (first newsletter in March 2026)
Membership and Governance
The SRCA is governed by a committee of elected trustees. Members receive voting rights at general meetings, priority access to the community beach chalet, and access to advice on local community issues. We are grateful to all residents who have supported the charity through membership and volunteering.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees/ Saltdean Community Association members of On accounts for the year 31.12.2025 Charity no 1179749 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 & 3 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns 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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Samantha Pratt | 22.07.2026 |
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| Samantha Pratt | ||
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | ||
| 26 Woodland Way | ||
| Brighton | ||
| BN1 8BA |
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| Saltdean Community Association | Saltdean Community Association | Saltdean Community Association | 1179749 |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||
| For the period from |
1.1.2025 | To | 31.12.2025 |
CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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CCTV |
2,000 | - | 2,000 | - | |||||
| Food Bank | 980 | 1,200 | - | 2,180 | 100 | ||||
| Tunnel | 125 | - | 125 | - | |||||
| Partyin the Park | 551 | 551 | |||||||
| Chalet | 130 | - | 130 | 451 | |||||
| Gift Aid | - | - | 1,427 | ||||||
| Income for sale of refreshments | 42 | 42 | - | ||||||
| Interest | 295 | - | 295 | 429 | |||||
| Donations | 520 | - | 520 | 10,040 | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 1,967 | 3,876 | - | 5,843 | 12,447 | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 12,447 | |||||||||
Entertainment |
- | - | - | ||||||
| Repairs | - | - | 203 | ||||||
| Insurance | 164 | - | 164 | 90 | |||||
| Professional fees | 350 | 350 | 750 | ||||||
| Maintenance | - | 229 | |||||||
| Rent | 584 | 584 | 1,932 | ||||||
| CCTV | 12,012 | 12,012 | - | ||||||
| Chalet | 1,526 | 1,526 | 925 | ||||||
| Plants | 172 | 1,406 | 1,578 | 1,422 | |||||
| Partyin the Park | 205 | 205 | - | ||||||
| Welcome Brochure | 335 | 335 | 38 | ||||||
| Meetingcosts includingrefreshments | 554 | 554 | - | ||||||
| Saltdean Swim | 329 | 329 | - | ||||||
| Chatsworth Trees and Bench | 4,082 | 4,082 | - | ||||||
| Bench | 706 | 706 | - | ||||||
| Website | 245 | 245 | - | ||||||
| Logo | 100 | 100 | - | ||||||
| Xmas Tree | 58 | - | 58 | - | |||||
| Food Bank | 1,818 | - | 1,818 | - | |||||
| Birds Network | 500 | - | 500 | - | |||||
| Other | - | - | - | 836 | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 5,623 | 19,523 | - | 25,146 | 6,425 |
| A4 Asset and investment | |||||||||||||
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| purchases, (see table) | |||||||||||||
| Equipment | - | - | - | 294 | |||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | 294 | ||||||||
| Total payments | 5,623 | 19,523 | - | 25,146 | 6,719 | ||||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - | 3,656 | - | 15,647 | **- ** | - | 19,303 | 5,728 | |||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | 245 | 245 | - | - | - | |||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 14,252 | 22,151 | - | 36,403 | 30,674 | ||||||||
| Cash funds this year end | 10,351 | 6,749 | - | 17,100 | 36,402 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
10/07/2026
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B1 Cash funds |
Equipment Signature Details Details Accountancy fees Bank balances Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Michael Marks |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,351 6,749 - - - - 10,351 6,749 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) 350 - - - - Michael Marks Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
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| - | |||
| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 1,300 | |||
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| When due (optional) |
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| 01 April 2025 | |||
| Date of approval | |||
| Michael Marks | Michael Marks | 22.7.26 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
10/07/2026
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