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2021-12-31-accounts

The Local Community Centre Annual General Meeting 8[th] March 2022

�. Introduction

It is with great pleasure that I present this annual report, the second report in the history of The Local Community Centre.

This report, and our AGM, covers the operational period of 1[st] January 2021 to 31[st] December 2021.

The Charity’s Trustees are:

Stuart Davidson

Stuart Davidson Chairman The Local Community Centre

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�. The Local Community Centre

In April 2019, a group of like-minded people came together to identify how a neglected and under resourced asset, the building know as Pensioners’ House, could be used for the benefit of all people living in Boston and the surrounding areas. The concept of The Local Community Centre was born.

A committee was created and work began on securing charitable status.

In October 2019 the Charity Commission granted charitable status to The Local Community Centre (Charity number 1185735) and steps were taken to transfer ownership of the building and its fixtures, together with its financial assets to the new charity.

Whilst the Centre enjoyed the patronage of a couple of groups from the very start, more pressing matters occupied the trustees. A lack of investment and neglect had impacted some of the very basic but essential fittings in the Centre. For example, there was no hot water available at the toilet sinks and simple, but legally required actions, such as PAT testing of electrical goods and servicing of firefighting appliances had not been undertaken.

The committee has worked hard to address outstanding issues to ensure that those who book the Centre could undertake their group’s activities knowing the environment is safe.

Today, groups using the Centre include:

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�. Impact of COVID-��

COVID-19 restrictions had a significant impact on our income as it did during 2020.

COVID-19 impacted the fortunes of the Centre in a number of ways.

Being unable to accept bookings for the Centre from groups immediately removed the Centre’s income. Extensive work had been undertaken to identify formal targets for the trustees, in terms of bookings that were required to ensure the viability of the Centre, and these quickly became irrelevant. Notwithstanding the loss of the Centre’s income, the trustees still had to pay for utilities such as gas and electricity. In addition, ongoing issues needed to be addressed and that continued to place a major strain on the Centre’s financial assets.

Uncertainty and concern, within the trustees and previous groups who had used the Centre, regarding some of the measures introduced to combat COVID-19 at various times meant that the Centre did not welcome groups back until the main restrictions were lifted in 2021.

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Finances �.

The opening balance for the year was £14,513. Our closing balance was £18,871.

We received financial grants from Boston Borough Council as part of the Government’s COVID-19 support programme. In addition, we received a grant from Councillor Yvonne Stevens and Councillor Martin Griggs as part of the council’s Councillor Grant Scheme.

Financial support was also provided by Boston Big Local, ASDA and the Boston Town Area Committee.

There is no doubt in my mind that if we had not received this financial help, we would have had to close the charity permanently.

The various grants allowed us to carry out key maintenance projects. These included replacement of a significant area of the roof which leaked every time it rained, install an accessibility ramp at our emergency exit, provide hot water to the taps in the kitchen and install a dishwasher in the kitchen for use by the individual groups.

A total of £16,399 was spent on maintenance and repairs during the year.

A financial report will be uploaded to our online account with The Charity Commission.

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�. Looking Forward

We continue to attract new groups to the Centre which demonstrates the success that the trustees have had in creating a model that appeals to all across our community. This gives the trustees a positive outlook for the future of the Centre and its viability for the coming years.

As the demand for bookings increases, the need for trustees to give up their time rises and we continue to look for more individuals who may want to join us as either a Trustee or Volunteer and help us drive the Centre forward for the benefit of the community.

If you feel that you could contribute to the work of the Centre, please contact us through our Facebook page.

Having held the post of Chairman of The Local Community Centre for 3 years I have decided to move on to pursue other interests. This will allow the trustees to appoint a new Chair and offer an opportunity for new ideas to be introduced to secure the long term future of the charity.

I wish the trustees every success in the future and thank them for their support over the past 3 years.

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The Local Community Centre Accounts Financial Year 2021

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income and Expenditure y/e 31/12/21
Opening Balance - Account 14,474.37
Opening Balance - Petty Cash 38.66
14,513.03
Income
Donations -
Lettings 1,671.25
Grants 19,917.28
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Fund Raising
Restriced Funds 2,500.00
Petty Cash 228.76
Other 12.50
24,329.79
Expenditure
Gas 276.17
Water 240.00
Electricity 456.96
Rates 286.72
Insurance 1,033.89
Health & Safety 212.09
Repairs 14,607.75
Grant Expenditure 0.00
Postage 0.00
Restricted 1,861.92
Other 1,047.88
20,023.38
4,306.41
c/fwd 18,819.44
0
Bank Balance 18768.81
Petty Cash 50.63 18819.44
0.00
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The Local Community Centre Y/E 31/12/21
Income
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Date Deposit Current Petty Cash Donations Letting/ Grants Fund Restricted Funds Other Petty Cash
Number Account Account Booking Raising
Balance Bfwd 01/01/21 14474.37 38.66
08/02/2021 Boston Big Local * 1,500.00 1,500.00 Ramp
23/03/2021 Boston Borough Council * 1,334.00 1,334.00
30/03/2021 Boston Borough Council * 238.21 238.21
30/03/2021 Boston Borough Council * 4,000.00 4,000.00
30/03/2021 Boston Borough Council * 4,097.00 4,097.00
19/04/2021 Petty Cash * 50.00 50.00
27/04/2021 Boston Borough Council * 8,000.00 8,000.00
11/05/2021 Tinas Tributes * 100.00 100.00
11/05/2021 SuperStrikers * 12.50 12.50
12/05/2021 Tonic Health * 14.00 14.00
24/05/2021 Amazon * 5.00 5.00 Amazon Smile
07/06/2021 Tonic Health * 50.00 50.00
08/06/2021 Boston Borough Council * 1,000.00 1,000.00 BTAC Plumbing
24/06/2021 Church Group * 28.00 28.00
05/07/2021 Church Group * 70.00 70.00
12/07/2021 Church Group * 28.00 28.00
19/07/2021 Church Group * 28.00 28.00
20/07/2021 Tonic Health * 50.00 50.00
26/07/2021 Church Group * 28.00 28.00
26/07/2021 Boston Big Local * 31.25 31.25
02/08/2021 Church Group * 28.00 28.00
11/08/2021 Church Group * 21.00 21.00
16/08/2021 Church Group * 21.00 21.00
18/08/2021 Tonic Health * 65.00 65.00
19/08/2021 Lincs Sensory Ser 50.00 50.00
24/08/2021 Petty Cash * 91.18 91.18
27/08/2021 Butterfly Hospice * 25.00 25.00
31/08/2021 Asda * 320.00 320.00
08/09/2021 Keep Active * 12.50 12.50
16/09/2021 Singing for Fun * 100.00 100.00
21/09/2021 Boston Borough Council * 1,928.07 1,928.07
12/10/2021 book club * 14.00 14.00
12/10/2021 Tabletop sale * 25.00 25.00
12/10/2021 U3A * 25.00 25.00
15/10/2021 Tonic Health * 50.00 50.00
18/10/2021 Church Group * 21.00 21.00
25/10/2021 Church Group * 14.00 14.00
29/10/2021 Butterfly Hospice * 25.00 25.00
01/11/2021 Movement to Music * 50.00 50.00
01/11/2021 Singing for Fun * 100.00 100.00
03/11/2021 Tonic Health * 100.00 100.00
04/11/2021 BBL * 125.00 125.00
04/11/2021 * 50.00 50.00
15/11/2021 Lincs Sensory * 50.00 50.00
16/11/2021 Petty Cash * 87.58 87.58
26/11/2022 The Butterfly Hospice * 25.00 25.00
08/12/2022 BBL * 31.25 31.25
09/12/2022 * 10.00 10.00
13/12/2022 Amazon * 7.50 7.50
13/12/2022 Tonic Health * 168.75 168.75
23/12/2021 The Butterfly Hospice * 25.00 25.00 1of2 TLCC Accounts FY 2021 FinalIncome
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Total Income 38,575.40 267.42 0.00 1,671.25 19,917.28 0.00 2,500.00 12.50 228.76
38,842.82 38,842.82
Total Expenditure 19,806.59 216.79
Closing Balance 18,768.81 50.63
balance bank statement 18999.51
Less :outstanding cheque 000462 144.00
000464 86.70
18,768.81
0.00
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The Local Community Centre Y/E 31/12/21
Expenditure
Date Cheque No. Cleared Current Petty Gas Electricity Water Rates Insurance Health & Safety Repairs & Grant Postage Contra Restricted Other
Bank Account Cash Maintenance Expenditure
05/01/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
05/01/2021 000443 Wrights of Holbeach in last years accounts
19/01/2021 DD Eon Electricity 33.15 33.15
25/01/2021 000444 Wrights of Holbeach Roof repairs 582.00 582.00
29/01/2021 000445 Star Building Ramp hand rail 1,604.00 1,604.00
31/01/2021 Tesco Folders - SD 6.10 6.10
02/02/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
12/02/2021 DD Eon Electricity 57.86 57.86
12/02/2021 DD British Gas Gas 94.81 94.81
02/03/2021 DD Anglian Water Water 20.00 20.00
10/03/2021 DD Eon 29.77 29.77
19/03/2021 000446 Allied Westminster Insurance 1,033.89 1,033.89
22/03/2021 000447 Boston borough Council Business Rates 286.72 286.72
06/04/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
13/04/2021 Amazon Hazard Tape 7.39 7.39
13/04/2021 Amazon Signs safety 15.04 15.04
14/04/2021 DD Eon Electricity 38.68 38.68
19/04/2021 000448 Petty Cash 50.00 50.00
21/04/2021 Wilkos Bags/wipes/gel - SD 15.10 15.10
05/05/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
11/05/2021 DD British Gas gas 96.70 96.70
13/05/2021 Amazon Extension lead - SD 11.49 11.49
13/05/2021 DD Eon 31.41 31.41
19/05/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
02/06/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
04/06/2021 Amazon Bins - SD 34.99 34.99
01/06/2021 Wilkos Hand sanitiser/wipes - SD 18.00 18.00
07/06/2021 000450 First Rate Flat Roofing Main roof 11,040.00 11,040.00
09/06/2021 000449 S Davidson BT upfront cost 25.00 25.00
10/06/2021 DD Eon Electricity 28.60 28.60
21/06/2021 B&Q Compost - ADW 11.60 11.60
21/06/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
22/06/2021 timpson Keys - ADW 8.50 8.50
23/06/2021 000452 S Davidson BT/ext cable 74.47 74.47
25/06/2021 000451 A Wilson Projector/screen 554.99 554.99
02/07/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
03/07/2021 timpson Keys - ADW 10.00 10.00
12/07/2021 DD Eon 33.76 33.76
21/07/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
03/08/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
04/08/2021 DD British Gas gas 51.35 51.35
11/08/2021 DD Eon Electricity 30.24 30.24
12/08/2021 000453 S Davidson clock/lamp pin 19.46 19.46
23/08/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
24/08/2021 000454 Petty Cash 91.18 91.18
26/08/2021 RCS Window cleaning - ADW 20.00 20.00
02/09/2021 DD Anglian Water water 20.00 20.00
03/09/2021 000455 Star Building Gate 474.00 474.00
05/09/2021 Asda Dishwasher cleaning materials - SD 9.08 9.08
07/09/2021 Wilkos mat/descaler - SD 9.50 9.50
09/09/2021 Asda Toilet Rolls - ADW 7.50 7.50
09/09/2021 DD Eon 27.90 27.90
13/09/2021 000456 S Davidson Dishwasher (asda Fund) 348.99 348.99
21/09/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
04/10/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
11/10/2021 DD Eon 33.99 33.99
13/10/2021 Timpson Keys - RT 8.50 8.50
13/10/2021 timpson Keys - SD 8.50 8.50
15/10/2021 000457 R Burton Water heater 1,928.08 1,928.08
21/10/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
28/10/2021 timpson Keys - SD 15.50 15.50
29/10/2021 DD British Gas gas 5.41 5.41
02/11/2021 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
04/11/2021 000458 S Davidson Window cleaning equipment 33.49 33.49
10/11/2021 DD Eon Electricity 26.95 26.95
16/11/2021 000459 Petty Cash 87.58 87.58
22/11/2021 DD BT Group Broadband 15.99 15.99
30/11/2022 DD Eon Electricity 112.55 112.55
02/12/2022 DD Anglian Water Quarterly bill 20.00 20.00
13/12/2022 000461 S Davidson floor sweeper/heaters x 2 - SD 103.99 103.99
21/12/2022 DD BT Group Broadband 30.99 30.99
21/12/2022 000460 John Bone Replacement of bricks/tip run 32.00 32.00
07/12/2021 000462 JES Pats Testing 144.00 144.00
07/12/2021 000463 cancelled 0.00
17/12/2002 000464 Newflame 86.70 86.70
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Total Expenditure 19,806.59 216.79 276.17 456.96 240.00 286.72 1,033.89 212.09 14,607.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,861.92 1,047.88 0.00
Total bank & cash column 20,023.38 20,023.38
analysis check should be Zero 0.00
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