REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1185495
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
FOR
FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Wallwork Nelson & Johnson Chandler House 7 Ferry Road Office Park Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YH
FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 9 |
FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Feniscowles, Blackburn and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interest of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants.
Public benefit
The main activity of the charity is to provide the recreation ground for public benefit, with fields of play for Football, Cricket, Bowls and Tennis and a children's playground. This is used for organised sport and at other times open to the general public for recreational activity.
In addition the Trustees own and manage an adjoining site of biological heritage interest. This site is required to be maintained in its natural state and it also provides through its paths, additional recreational facilities to the general public.
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Volunteers
The charity relies on volunteers drawn from the ranks of the Trustees and other trusted individuals.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources are donations, grants and levies.
Investment policy and objectives
The charity seeks to maximise investment returns where possible but does not hold sufficient reserves to warrant investing in accounts yielding anything more than a modest return.
Reserves policy
The charity holds reserves sufficient for its requirements for the foreseeable future but does not hold excessive reserves.
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. As such, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
FUTURE PLANS
The charity's has recently obtained planning permission for the redevelopment of its recreational facilities, which are dated and no longer adequate for the increasing number of visitors. Building a new clubhouse will allow additional space, to enable catering for functions, and to separate the cafe area. It will also provide a community well-being room and changing facilities. Re-siting the tennis courts will relinquish space for a multi use games area, which in turn will allow for the introduction of new sports.The charity is also planning to update the playground area to be more creative and inclusive, and to accommodate the needs of all children, including those with disabilities requiring specialist play equipment.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity was established by constitution as a Chartable Incorporated Organisation and registered with the Charity Commission on 25 September 2019.
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Related parties
On 8 September 2022, The Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground (charity number 521101) transferred its trade and assets, as a going concern, to The Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground (charity number 1185495), a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, related via common trustees.
The Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground (charity number 1185495) is the ultimate parent company of Fenirec Bar Co Ltd (Company number 12512360).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1185495
Principal address
War Memorial Recreation Ground Livesey Branch Road Blackburn Lancashire BB2 5EN
Trustees
Mrs J M Green J Boyle (appointed 12/10/2022) D Withers R G Duck P D Marrow M Bleasdale D Gallagher P Smith M Cross Ms V Thompson C Green Ms D M Armstrong (appointed 3/10/2022)
Independent Examiner
Wallwork Nelson & Johnson Chandler House 7 Ferry Road Office Park Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YH
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4 December 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs J M Green - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Feniscowles And Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Feniscowles And Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground (the Trust) for the year ended 31 May 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
Matthew Johnson, ACA
Wallwork Nelson & Johnson Chandler House 7 Ferry Road Office Park Riversway Preston Lancashire PR2 2YH
4 December 2023
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 109,597 Charitable activities Other 1,230 Fundraising 6,211 Levies 1,683 S106 - Other income 250 Total 118,971 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Other 13,760 Fundraising 2,972 S106 - Tractor - Other 2,745 Total 19,477 NET INCOME 99,494 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 99,494 |
Restricted funds £ 94,389 - - - 44,851 - 139,240 - - 44,996 625 600 46,221 93,019 93,019 |
Total funds £ 203,986 1,230 6,211 1,683 44,851 250 |
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| 258,211 | ||
| 13,760 2,972 44,996 625 3,345 |
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| 65,698 | ||
| 192,513 | ||
| 192,513 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
BALANCE SHEET 31 MAY 2023
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5 3,527 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 9,698 Cash at bank and in hand 88,937 98,635 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 (2,668) NET CURRENT ASSETS 95,967 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 99,494 NET ASSETS 99,494 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ 86,064 - 7,100 7,100 (145) 6,955 93,019 93,019 |
Total funds £ 89,591 9,698 96,037 105,735 (2,813) 102,922 192,513 192,513 99,494 93,019 192,513 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 December 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
J M Green - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 5% on cost Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Government grants
Charity recognises grants based on the accrual model.
Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the periods in which the charity recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate.
Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2023.
3. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
On 8 September 2022, Feniscowles and Pleasington War Memorial Recreation Ground (charity number 521101), a charity related via common trustees, transferred its trade and assets, as a going concern, to the charity, in a form of donations, totalling £187,978.
4. GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Charity has received grants relating to development of grounds. Government grants, including monies received under the S106 grant scheme, are recognised in the SOFA as income in the same period as the related expenditure. The amount of grants recognised in the financial statements was £44,851.
As the grants were for a specific purpose, these have been treated as restricted fund income.
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold Plant and property machinery £ £ COST Additions 44,692 45,909 DEPRECIATION Charge for year - 1,010 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 May 2023 44,692 44,899 |
Totals £ 90,601 |
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| 1,010 | |
| 89,591 |
6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments
£ 9,698
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 8) Other creditors LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Bank overdrafts MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Garage Fund Tractor Fund Playground Fund Trees Fund S106 Sport Fund JFC Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement in funds £ 99,494 44,692 4,930 36,442 4,720 (145) 1,880 500 93,019 192,513 |
£ 145 2,668 2,813 £ 145 At 31/5/23 £ 99,494 44,692 4,930 36,442 4,720 (145) 1,880 500 93,019 192,513 |
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8. LOANS
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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FENISCOWLES AND PLEASINGTON WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Garage Fund Tractor Fund Playground Fund Trees Fund Bowls Fund S106 Sport Fund JFC Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 118,971 44,692 5,555 36,442 4,720 600 44,851 1,880 500 139,240 258,211 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (19,477) 99,494 - 44,692 (625) 4,930 - 36,442 - 4,720 (600) - (44,996) (145) - 1,880 - 500 (46,221) 93,019 (65,698) 192,513 |
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10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year ended 31 May 2023, the charity received donations totalling £10,500 (2022: £Nil) from Fenirec Bar Co Ltd, the charity's wholly owned subsidiary.
In addition, the subsidiary committed to further donations, totalling £4,500, in respect of the year ended 31 May 2023 and loaned monies to the charity, totalling £1,468 (2022: £Nil). As at 31 May 2023, the charity owed £1,468 (2022: £Nil ) to Fenirec Bar Co Ltd, disclosed within Other creditors.
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