ANNUAL REPORT 2025
King Arthurs Way Community Association Trustees’ Annual Report For the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity No. 1186759 | C.I.O. No. CE019877
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: King Arthurs Way Community Association (KAWCA) Charity Number: 1186759
C.I.O. Registration Number: CE019877
Principal Address: King Arthurs Hall, King Arthurs Way, Andover, Hampshire
2. Trustees
The following individuals served as trustees during the reporting period:
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Carole Dingwall
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Margaret Eaton
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Robin Hughes
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Richard Kidd
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Tanya Tuson
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Donna Geary
Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting and retire at the next AGM, with eligibility for re-election. Trustees may also be co-opted during the year.
3. Structure, Governance and Management
KAWCA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (C.I.O.) governed by its constitution. The charity is independent and self-governing, operating from King Arthurs Hall, a building owned by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).
The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and financial oversight of the charity. Day-to-day operations are supported by two members of staff.
Work continues with TVBC toward securing a 25-year lease for King Arthurs Hall. Terms have been agreed in principle and are currently with solicitors.
4. Objectives and Activities
The objects of the C.I.O. are:
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To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of King Arthurs Way Estate and surrounding neighbourhood , without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, race, or political, religious, or other opinions, by advancing education and providing facilities for recreation and leisure in the interests of social welfare.
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To establish and manage a community centre in furtherance of these aims.
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To undertake other charitable purposes as may be determined from time to time.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
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5. Public Benefit and Achievements (January – December 2025)
5.1 Community Support
KAWCA continued to provide essential support to local residents through partnerships and direct service delivery.
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The hall operated as a collection point for Andover Food Bank , opening weekdays for up to three hours.
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227 food boxes were issued during the year.
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The hall hosted a Walk-in Health Hub , including a flu vaccination clinic.
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The Andover Job Club ran every Tuesday during term time, offering free computer access, job search support, CV writing, and interview skills guidance.
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Trustees delivered Community Coffee and Chat on the third Wednesday of each month, providing a friendly, accessible social space.
5.2 Hall Usage
The hall was used for a wide range of community activities, including:
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Coffee mornings
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Children’s parties
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Community events
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Workshops
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Local group meetings
Total footfall for the year: 11,261
5.3 Regular Hirers
Regular users included:
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Bereavement Support Group
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Oblivion Adult Fitness
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Oblivion Dance
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Shotokan Karate
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Catch22 (monthly)
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Tiny Tykes
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Karate Class
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Kingdom Grace Chapel
The trustees note with regret that the Dementia Support Group ceased attending the hall in December due to funding challenges.
5.4 New Community Initiatives
We welcome the introduction of TVBC’s Community Well-Being Workers , who will use the hall to support residents with advice and guidance.
6. Improvements to Facilities
Working in partnership with Test Valley Borough Council, the trustees have agreed a programme of essential refurbishment works. Hall closure: Monday 23 February – Friday 13 March 2026 Planned works include:
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Removal of the hall stage
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Creation of a larger meeting room by combining the small meeting room and IT room
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Renovation of both the women’s and men’s toilets
These improvements will enhance accessibility, usability, and long-term sustainability of the hall.
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7. Financial Review
Total income for the year amounted to £27,290.49 . Hall Hire amounted to £13,092.50, g rant funding amounted to £14,139.30 and other income was interest received of £58.69 Total expenditure for the year amounted to £34758.46 operational expenditure was £30,953.50 restricted and project expenditure was £3,804.96. The charity recorded a deficit of £7,467.97 for the financial year. This reflects increased operational costs, continued delivery of community support services, and the use of grant funding to maintain essential programmes such as Warm Hubs, the Job Club, and the Bereavement Group . The trustees are committed to a review hall hire charges and employment costs. Reserves are maintained at a level appropriate to ensure continuity of services and responsible stewardship of community assets.
8. Plans for the Future
Key priorities for the coming year include:
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Completing the hall refurbishment programme
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Finalising and signing the 25-year lease
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Review of hall hire charges, staffing and employment costs
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Strengthening partnerships with local councils, NHS services, and voluntary organisations
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Expanding community activities and hall usage
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Continuing to support residents affected by the cost-of-living and energy crises
9. Acknowledgements
The trustees extend their thanks to:
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Andrea Harris , TVBC Community Engagement Officer
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Local councils and councillors
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NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group
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Voluntary organisations
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Local businesses
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All partners who have provided grants, support, or volunteer time
Special thanks go to our staff, Verity and Ros , for their dedication and commitment.
The trustees also thank all volunteers, hall users, and members of the community who have supported the Association throughout the year.
10. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and ensuring the charity’s accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the C.I.O. regulations.
Approved by the Trustees on 21st January 2026
Robin Hughes
Signed on behalf of the Board: Robin Hughes, Chair of Trustees
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King Arthurs Way Community Association
FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-2025
Income & Expenditure for the period ending 31st March 2025
| (after petty cash income and expenditure netted off) Income TVBC - Revenue Fund Salaries TVBC - Parnership Agreement TVBC - Warm Hubs TVBC - Job Club TVBC - Bereavement TVBC - Defib Sovereign Housing Comfort Café Total Grants Hall Hire - Other Hall Hire - Job Club Hall Hire - bereavement group Hall Hire - Warm hub Total Hall Hires Interest received Total income Expenditure Project Expenditure SGN Warm Hubs SNG Food Bereavement Group Job Club Expenditure Salaries Gas Electric Water Insurance Telecoms IT Cleaning materials Stationery Admin Finance & Payroll Fees Bank Charges Total expenditure Balance sheet as at 31st March 2025 Balance brought forward at 1st April 2024 Plus income over expenditure Balance carried forward at 31st March 2025 Made up as follows: Cash in hand Current account balance Deposit account balance |
(after petty cash income and expenditure netted off) Income TVBC - Revenue Fund Salaries TVBC - Parnership Agreement TVBC - Warm Hubs TVBC - Job Club TVBC - Bereavement TVBC - Defib Sovereign Housing Comfort Café Total Grants Hall Hire - Other Hall Hire - Job Club Hall Hire - bereavement group Hall Hire - Warm hub Total Hall Hires Interest received Total income Expenditure Project Expenditure SGN Warm Hubs SNG Food Bereavement Group Job Club Expenditure Salaries Gas Electric Water Insurance Telecoms IT Cleaning materials Stationery Admin Finance & Payroll Fees Bank Charges Total expenditure Balance sheet as at 31st March 2025 Balance brought forward at 1st April 2024 Plus income over expenditure Balance carried forward at 31st March 2025 Made up as follows: Cash in hand Current account balance Deposit account balance |
5,460.00 3,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 600.00 79.30 2,500.00 |
14,139.30 13,092.50 58.69 |
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| 8,995.00 420.00 360.00 3,317.50 |
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| 27,290.49 £ 1066.13 430.36 644.2 1664.27 3804.96 23601.61 1770.5 1317 198.45 652.77 1768.98 143.45 376.61 120.78 633.6 86.2 30953.5 34,758.46 £ 27,162.69 £ 7,467.97 -£ 19,694.72 £ 50.00 £ 16,527.62 £ 3,117.10 £ 19,694.72 £ |
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| Bank reconcilitaion - current account | |||
| **31/03/2025 ** | Bank balance | £16,527.62 | |
| Plus receipts notyet cleared | £0.00 | ||
| Unpresented cheques | 101529 101531 101532 101533 101536 |
111.2 103.05 403.2 111.2 120 |
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| Account balance | £17,376.27 |
Independent Examiners Report
For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025
I have examined the financial statements prepared by King Arthurs Community Association, Charity No 1186759
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence 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 statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
Have not been met; or
- (2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Walker Dated 29[th] January 2026