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2022-03-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01 April 2021 To Period end date 31 March 2022

Charity name: Houghton Regis Community Development Charity Charity registration number: 1186865

Objectives and Activities
SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are:
1) To further or benefit the residents in and
around Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire without
distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or
of political, religious or other opinions by
associating together the said residents and
the local authorities, voluntary and other
organisations in a common effort to advance
education and to provide facilities in the
interests of social welfare for recreation and
leisure time occupation with the objective of
improving the conditions of life for the
residents.
2) The advancement of the Christian Religion in
and around Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire for the
benefit of the public, mainly but not exclusively,
by Christian outreach activities to enlighten
others about the Christian religion
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Securing the establishment of a community
centre and co-operating with statutory
authorities in the maintenance and management
of such a centre for activities promoted by the
charity in furtherance of the charities objects. In
addition to this, the employment of a Pioneer
Community Worker to facilitate the establishing
of community within Bidwell West (new
development to the North of Houghton Regis).

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Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit
Statement
confirming
whether the
trustees have
had regard to
the guidance
issued by the
Charity
Commission
on public
benefit		 The trustees have had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Graham Seaton was helping advise on the
building project and we had pro bono input from
the architects firm ‘Kirkland Fraser Moore’ at the
start of the year but this ceased with the onset of
Covid. Caroline Fraser also became involved in a
reduced role offering advice when required.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

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Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20 The charity successfully hired a Pioneer
Community Worker on a part-time basis who is
facilitating community alongside other residents.
This has led to the formation of a Community
Association which is in the process of registering
as a CIO. It continues to grow in presence and
effectiveness with the first community meeting
seeing around 100 residents attend with
representatives from the council and other
community groups also in attendance. Since then
a management committee of between 8-11
residents have worked together on a number of
events and initiatives such as summer family fun
days and newsletters.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 During the financial year the key objective was to
support and embed the new community worker
while continuing the negotiations with potential
stakeholders to advance the building project.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The provision of a house on the estate for the
community worker was key. Partner
organisations supported this purchase which was
made available on a rental basis to the charity.
The intention had been to secure funding for a
full-time post. However, the national health
challenges contributed to the withdrawal of one
scheme which trustees had anticipated would
support. In the end a 0.65 post was achieved.
Later in the year applications for further grant
support allowed this to move to 0.8 FTE. As the
year progressed additional grants were obtained
to support the development of community
activities.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A

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Other

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Financial Review

inancial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 The charity was able to secure full time funding
in this current year which was used to fund the
continuing post at 0.65 FTE. As a charity we are
currently looking for a temporary building to
promote community activity in the coming 12
months.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 N/A
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 NIL
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 As a charity we currently do not hold any
reserves due to all income being restricted to
fund the Pioneer expenses.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no current uncertainties in regards the
charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Admin Grant South Bedfordshire Methodist
Circuit South Bedfordshire
Methodist District Grant South Bedfordshire
Methodist Circuit Grant
Central Baptist Grant
HRCC salary grant
HR Baptist Church Pioneer Funds
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The charity has carried out a risk assessment in
relation to the construction of the building. This
is where the charities largest risks and
expenditure exist.
Other risks include reputational risks within the
community and beyond this we were concerned
about how the appointment would run in the
context of the health pandemic. As it turned out
it provided a great opportunity with residents

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working from home and being present on the estate and being hungry for community. Other

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Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 •
Apart from the first charity trustees, every
trustee must be appointed by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting of
the charity trustees.
•
In selecting individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Safeguarding training required for new trustees.
GDPR compliance required.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity has one Chair. Our treasurer changed
during the year. Previously a trustee the role was
covered temporarily by an accountant.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other

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Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Houghton Regis Community Development Charity
Other name the charity uses HRCDC
Registered charity number 1186865
Charity’s principal address ℅ Houghton Regis
Baptist Church
Hammersmith Gardens
Houghton Regis
Dunstable
LU5 5RG

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
1 David Skinner
2 Stephen Copson Chair
3 Deborah
Hodgson
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser		 Name Address Address
Planning
and
Buildings		 Graham Seaton
Financial David Hallworth 7 Windsor Close Flitwick MK45 1PT

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) David Skinner Full name(s) Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 31 January 2023 | 9:37 PM GMT

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Houghton Regis Community Development Charity 1186865
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/04/2021 To 31/03/2022
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted
Endowment funds Total funds Last year
funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Admin Grant South Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit - - - - 2,500
South Bedfordshire Methodist District Grant 7,000 - 7,000 1,170
South Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit Grant - 13,590 - 13,590 2,250
Central Baptist Grant - 12,458 - 12,458 1,917
HRCC salary grant - 3,000 - 3,000 500
HR Baptist Church Pioneer Funds - 6,417 - 6,417 500
Baptist Insurance Grant - 6,000 - 6,000
Dagnall Street Baptish Church - - - - 1,106
Central Beds Council Grant - 2,000 - 2,000
HR Baptist Church Donation 500 500
The neighbourly foundation VM02 Together fund 1,000 1,000
Contribution for Phone & Broadband - - 20
Community Development 35 35
Sub total (Gross income for AR) - 52,000 - 52,000 9,963
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts - 52,000 - 52,000 9,963
A3 Payments
H3G - 103 - 103 17
Chris Beales - - - - 1,838
Britania Moving Costs - - - - 930
Tim Haines Salary - 14,238 - 14,238 891
Tim Haines Expenses - 577 - 577 164
Pensions - 4,158 - 4,158 -
National Insurance - 1,937 - 1,937 -
Methodist Insurance - 582 - 582 571
Pure Broadband - 391 - 391 33
Blinds - - - - 280
Rent - Central Baptist - 20,250 - 20,250 -
Colosseum Drive water Bills - 221 - 221 -
CBC Grant Purchases - 2,438 - 2,438 -
Baptist Regional Ministers Conference fee - 175 - 175 -
Bidwell west Welcome event - 400 - 400 -
Sub total [ - ] 45,470 - 45,470 4,723
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments - 45,470 - 45,470 4,723
Net of receipts/(payments) - 6,530 - 6,530 5,240
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - 5,240 - 5,240 -
Cash funds this year end - 11,770 - 11,770 5,240
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

31/01/2023

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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Houghton Regis Community Development Charity (Charity No: 1186865) I report to the Trustees on the accounts of the above Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. Res ctive Res nsibilities of Cha Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trusteès, you arè responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 ACVI and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act- follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity CommissK•n under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act,. and state whether particular matters have come to my attents"on. Basis of Inde ent Examinerfs Ststement 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 chaflty and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or (iisclosures 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Inde endent Examinerfs Statement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention- which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the following requirements have not been met.. to keep accounting records in accordance with S. 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records,. and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act- or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. James Legg, ACMA 28 Grasmere Way Leighton Buzzard. LU7 2QN 31 January 2023