Managers’ Report of 2023
This was our 55[th] Year, and a great year it turned out to be.
A huge number of changes happened in these 55years, evolving with the times: the changing of classes and clubs, technology, social media, the need for more staffing, security, all the building maintenance and staying competitive with the ever increasing competition, not to mention surviving a Pandemic.
I think everyone who has been involved with the centre over the years should be very proud of their contribution to keep this wonderful facility for the community.
So looking back on 2023, I feel we had a great year, not just in our room hire, but also in helping the wider community and improving the sustainability of the centre.
A big investment for us this year was to upgrade the smoke detectors, throughout the building.
We then not only replaced the flat roof, but we made it a “warm roof”. We replaced and insulated the two suspended ceilings, giving the building extra insulation, keeping heat in and preventing heat loss to the atmosphere. The kitchen has also been updated.
To get these big improvements done, we must be thankful for the grants we have received from the AAP, CDCF and our local councillors.
In regards to helping the wider community, we used other funded grants to run “Fun & Food”, this gave free activities and lunch to children in receipt of free school meals, over the holidays. We ran the “Welcoming Space” and then “Warm Space” giving a warm space, free drinks & soup to those we needed it, with the collaboration of the Community Café. This turned out to be a great exercise in helping with loneliness.
We have held Garden Days, Dog shows, Fayres, 55[th] Celebrations, and lots of raffles that the community, thankfully, got on board with. Not just to enjoy, but to help us fundraise. Each time we do our fundraisers, the local businesses and supporters are thankfully, always are there to donate and help out, of which again we are grateful for.
As ever, I must thank our committee member, volunteers and staff. This year we had Charles Renton joining Steven as an extra caretaker and we are grateful for all the time and extras that they do in helping to fundraise and keep the centre be a great hub that the community can be proud of. It would not run without you all.
Alison Boyd
(manager)
Miah &. (,() Lanchester Community Association Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 C'oTr l)urhAm .". nHi) I I'l.- l}74I17 fv1(d: ACCA
Lanchester Community Association Financial Statements for the Year Ended 3tst December 2023 Accountsnts Certlficate We have examined the records of Lanchester Community Association and confirm that the attached receipts and payments account, balance sheet and summary statements are in accordance with those records. We have not carried out an audlt. Miah & Co Chartered Certified Accountants
ReIpts & Payments A¢¢ourt fortheyear Ended 3tst December 2023 RE(EIPTS PAYMElItS 1022 Rentsls 54.102.91 44,534.02 42.541.63 39,471.87 Sub5. AffNiatlon5 & DNwtls 7.818_74 4.143.65 11377.47 3.776.20 Hvlth & Wellbeing 12.957.48 IIA42.60 aih¥ L787.79 1.367.69 Covenants. Frlend¥ 2.128.00 2.873.C(I L676.23 1,179.74 Fundralslng& fy•nts 40.625.Tr) 3,125.12 Equlpm¥rt 55.574.20 830.99 Funds, 5¢1ions & Pettycash 7.994.77 7.724.74 9.038.71 120.C 125.62& 66,518.39 121.402.Cfj 55,66S.20 sfor Y•w 4.22414 10,853.19 125.626. 66.51&39 125.626.90 66,51&39
Lanchester Community Association Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023 2023 2022 Flxed Assets Buildings & Fixture5- At C05t 378.639.49 378,639.49 Current Assets Petty Cash Current Account so.cK) 59,037.31 59.087.31 250. 58,837.31 7.794.77 55,267.38 55,267.38 Less: Sectlons SS.267.38 Less.. Fund5 55.26738 51,042.54 Loan Repayments 38.(.) 38,(MXJ.00 395,906.87 391.682.03 Represented By General Fund Surplus Profit for Year 51,042.54 4,224.84 40.189.35 10,853.19 55.267.38 $1,042.54 Contrlbutlon from Bulldlng Fund 340.639.49 39$.6.87 340,639.49 391,682.03 Sertlons Scottish Dance Group 250.CKJ 250.( Funds Buildlng Fund Equlpment Fund Gym Fund 1.483.57 1673.70 3,637.50 7 794.77 We approve these flnanclal statements and confirm that we have made avallable all relevant records and information for their preparation and give authority for the infomiation therein to be induded on returns submitted to the Charity Commissioners.
Miah &. (,() Lanchester Community Association Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 C'oTr l)urhAm .". nHi) I I'l.- l}74I17 fv1(d: ACCA
Lanchester Community Association Financial Statements for the Year Ended 3tst December 2023 Accountsnts Certlficate We have examined the records of Lanchester Community Association and confirm that the attached receipts and payments account, balance sheet and summary statements are in accordance with those records. We have not carried out an audlt. Miah & Co Chartered Certified Accountants
ReIpts & Payments A¢¢ourt fortheyear Ended 3tst December 2023 RE(EIPTS PAYMElItS 1022 Rentsls 54.102.91 44,534.02 42.541.63 39,471.87 Sub5. AffNiatlon5 & DNwtls 7.818_74 4.143.65 11377.47 3.776.20 Hvlth & Wellbeing 12.957.48 IIA42.60 aih¥ L787.79 1.367.69 Covenants. Frlend¥ 2.128.00 2.873.C(I L676.23 1,179.74 Fundralslng& fy•nts 40.625.Tr) 3,125.12 Equlpm¥rt 55.574.20 830.99 Funds, 5¢1ions & Pettycash 7.994.77 7.724.74 9.038.71 120.C 125.62& 66,518.39 121.402.Cfj 55,66S.20 sfor Y•w 4.22414 10,853.19 125.626. 66.51&39 125.626.90 66,51&39
Lanchester Community Association Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2023 2023 2022 Flxed Assets Buildings & Fixture5- At C05t 378.639.49 378,639.49 Current Assets Petty Cash Current Account so.cK) 59,037.31 59.087.31 250. 58,837.31 7.794.77 55,267.38 55,267.38 Less: Sectlons SS.267.38 Less.. Fund5 55.26738 51,042.54 Loan Repayments 38.(.) 38,(MXJ.00 395,906.87 391.682.03 Represented By General Fund Surplus Profit for Year 51,042.54 4,224.84 40.189.35 10,853.19 55.267.38 $1,042.54 Contrlbutlon from Bulldlng Fund 340.639.49 39$.6.87 340,639.49 391,682.03 Sertlons Scottish Dance Group 250.CKJ 250.( Funds Buildlng Fund Equlpment Fund Gym Fund 1.483.57 1673.70 3,637.50 7 794.77 We approve these flnanclal statements and confirm that we have made avallable all relevant records and information for their preparation and give authority for the infomiation therein to be induded on returns submitted to the Charity Commissioners.