Independgnt Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of Fegring Communlty Centre
{Reglstered Charity No. 1188714)
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st March 2024,
Responsibilltles and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section
130 of the Act. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
James Hyde
4 Mallard Close. Kelvedon. Essex
11 Sepl&YThbc
pHf2024

FEERING COMMUNITY CENTRE
Registered Charity number 1188714
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Governance
Feering Community Centre was registered with the Charity Commission on 23rd March 2020 with
a CIO Foundation Model governing document. The objectives of the charity are to run the
Community Centre in Feering, which it does under a management agreement with Feering Parish
Council (FPC). This agreement binds FCC to comply with the terms and conditions of a Joint
Use Agreement (JUA) between FPC, the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance and All Saints
Academy Trust. The JUA covers the use and management of the Main Hall (which isjointly owned
and jointly used), the Main Hall's structure, fittings and fixtures, and the total buildings, central
heating system and services.
On 12th March 2024 Feering Parish Council became the sole trustee of the charity.
Trustees of the CIO during the financial year were..
Lee Blackburn (resigned 12103124)
Robert Crayston (resigned 24107123)
Katherine Evans (resigned 24107123)
Paul Evans (resigned 24107123)
David Gamble (appointed 24107123, resigned 12103124)
Gilbert Heathcote (resigned 12103124)
Michele Lakin (resigned 11112123)
Kathy Lees {appointed 24107123, resigned 12103124)
Mark Leslie (resigned 12103124)
Bill Mccartney (appointed 24107123, resigned 12103124)
Claire Newton (appointed 24107123, resigned 11112123)
Clare Reed (resigned 24107123)
The Sole Trustee considers that the Feering Community Centre does meet the public benefit test
as stipulated by the Charity Commission.
Activities for the year 2023124
Organisations catering for everyone from the very young to the elderly regularly use the Centre.
The Centre hosts a mother and toddler group, pre-school nursery, brownies, craft groups, good
companions, weekly country music evenings, bowls, fitness classes and a mor)thly cinema are
examples of a variety of activities. Bookings are also received from further afield for various one-
off events such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, elections and exhibitions. The local
Garden Club holds their Annual Show at the Centre in September.
The charity was given a table tennis table in July 2023 and the sessions have proved popular.
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the trustees have continued to provide a room at the
Centre, free of charge, for a 'warm hub,. This was operated by Feering Parish Council on
Wednesday afternoons through the winter months.
The May Fayre is the major fundraising event for the charity and is also 8 major social event in
the village calendar. The team that organises the Fayre does a fantastic job encouraging
everyone in the village to get involved. Other fundraising events in 2023124 were a Christmas
Fayre and a Quiz night both of which were very successful.

Accounts for the year 2023124
Unrestricted funds show a deficit of £3.196 this year (2022123 deficit of £9,015). Letting income
of £28,403 is higher than the previous year (2022123 £25,501) but is not yet back to pre-COVID
levels. Net income from fundraising contributed £5,210 which is a significant increase on the
previous year {2022123 net income £4,516). Repair and Maintenance costs were £2,921 lower
than last year, but still significantly higher than the year before, mainly due to the age of the
building. The solar panels have had a positive impact on electricity costs, the amounts paid being
similar to last year despite unit price increases. At the very end of March, our electricity provider
credited us with £1,111.64 and this is shown as a debtor on the statement of assets and liabilities
to be offset against 2024125 bills. We continue to seek best prices for regular expenditure and
reduce costs wherever possible.
Discussions have been held with the trustees of Feering Primary School academy to agree a
methodology for calculating cross-charges for utility bills. The charity charges the school for
electricity used in the hall, and the school charges the charity for water supply and gas heating.
Water and Electricity cross charges were settled up to 31st March 2023, but the charge for gas is
outstanding since July 2019. A settlement has been negotiated for the period to 31st March 2024,
and a figure of £,13,562.85 appears as a creditor on the statement of assets and liabilities. A
new methodology for the calculations moving forwards will be agreed be￿een the school and the
sole trustee, as set out in the JUA.
Risk Areas and Risk Management
FCC needs to hold sufficient bank balan￿S to meet its commitments as set out in the Joint Use
Agreement. Provision must be made for future capital expenditure covering refurbishment and
maintenance of the building's structure, fixtures and fittings. The building is now in its 35th year
and unexpected problems requiring attention are increasingly likely. The charity is fortunate that
the Feering Parish Council. as owners of the building, choose to undertake some of the capital
improvements as they arise.
Free reserves at 31$1 March 2024 are £28,012 of which the trustees have earmarked £10,000 for
building maintenance and renovation. After settlement of debtors and creditors, the remaining
balance of £5,670 is not sufficient to cover over 6 months of operating costs. The remaining
balance after debtors and creditors in the 2022123 accounts was £19,964. This represents a
reduction in uncommitted balances of £14,294. A large part of this reduction is due to the creditor
for gas charges. As stated above the gas was outstanding from July 2019 but no creditor was
included for gas charges in the 2022123 accounts.
Since becoming sole trustee, Feering Parish Council have taken several actions to reduce
expenditure and increase income. Financial monitoring for the first quarter of 2024125 shows that
these actions have achieved some improvement. However further actions are required, and
budgets will continue to be actively monitored.
Feering Parish Council is committed to ensuring the long term financial sustainability of the charity
and will take appropriate measures to support the charity. The support of the Parish Council
provides certainty that the charity will continue as a going COn￿rn.
Signed
On behalf of the Sole Trustee

FEERING COMMUNITY CENTRE
Reglstered Charlty 1188714
Recelpts and Payments Ac¢ount for the year ended 31st March 2024
2023124
Unrestricted Restricted
2022123
RECEIPTS
From Trading Activities
Letlings
Affiliation Fees
Compensation
Insurance claim
From Voluntary SouY¢es
Fundralsing
Other Grants and Donations
From Assets
28403.28
iio.00
150.00
28403.28
iio.00
150.00
0.00
25501.01
140.00
0.00
ioio.00
7229.53
107.22
7229.53
7883.53
107.22
511.53
Interest
600.61
36600.64
600.61
266.45
TOTAL RECEIPTS
0.00 36600.64
35312.52
PAYMENTS
Charltable Actlvltles
Salaries
Trading Actlvities
Repairs and Maintenance
Energy
Water
Waste
PRS/PPL
Insurance
AdmlnlstratSon of the charlty
Telephone and broadband
Office Consumables & postage
Advertising
Computer costs
Independent Examination
Aff illation Fee IRCCEI
Bank charges
Miscellaneous
Other Expendlture
Improvements and eqUlpn￿nt
Fundraising
TOTAL PAYMENTS
18107.03
18107.03
18468.40
11397.35
3255.63
0.00
873.08
615.38
1409.10
11397.35
3255.63
0.00
873.08
615.38
1409.10
14317.99
3171.48
914.32
839.00
628.26
1283.19
1076.87
31.87
40.00
59.99
75.00
72.00
72.00
200.03
1076.87
31.87
40.00
59.99
75.00
72.00
72.00
200.03
625.64
25.62
36.00
59.99
75.00
66.00
72.00
137.99
492.57
2018.98
39796.88
492.57
2018.98
0.00 39796.88
5684.96
3367.10
49772.94
NET SURPLUS I IDEFiaT)
-3196.24
0.00 -3196.24
-14460.42
Balances Brought Forward
31208.69
31208.69
45669.11
Balances Carrled Forward
28012.45
0.00 28012.45
31208.69

FEERING COMMUNITY CENTRE
Registered Charlty 1188714
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31st March 2024
2024
2023
MONETARY ASSETS
Deposits and Bank Balances
Cambridge & Counties Building Society
Unity Trust Account
Barclays Current Account
Petty Cash
26166.91
1799.27
27566.30
3189.66
385.52
46.27
67.21
31208.69
28012.45
HELD AS:
General Reserves
Restrlcted Funds
Earmarked reserves {Buildlng maintenance)
Earmarked reserves {Renovation}
18012.45
0.00
7000.00
21208.69
0.00
7000.00
3000.00
3000.00
28012.45
31208.69
Debtors
Accrued Interest
SSE electricity refund due
Electricity not charged to school
Invoice paid in advance
Compensation due
Unpaid letting invoices
959.45
1111.64
526.20
837.50
52.98
75.00
2925.00
5961.57
48.60
1357.10
1931.90
Credltors
Letting dep051ts held
Lettings received in advance
Invoices
HMRC
PRS/PPL
Independent examination
Amount5 held for fundraising events
Water use not charged by school
Gas use not charged by school
1610.00
0.00
603.21
631.00
684.32
1635.00
106.00
778.21
615.38
75.00
75.00
625.00
512.77
13562.85
180.00
18304.15
3389.59
NON mON￿ARy ASSETS
Tables and chair5
Kitchen Equipment
Office Equipment
Sports Equipment and Games
Sound IPA System
Stationery
Cleaning materials
Maintenance materials