**praibv=^ob^=obpfabkqpÛ=^ppl`f^qflk** _**pK^KoK^K=e~ääI=oìåÇäÉ=oç~ÇI=^áÖÄìêíÜI=iáîÉêéççä=iNT=M^n= oÉÖáëíÉêÉÇ=`Ü~êáíó=kçK=NNVMROV**_ # ANNUAL REPORT For the period ending 31st March 2025 ## **hbv=fkcloj^qflk** Charity Name: Sudley Area Residents’ Association (SARA) Registered Address: SARA Hall, Rundle Road, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 0AQ Charity No. 1190529 Trustees: Chairman: Steven Kearney Secretary: Dot Caples Treasurer: Grenville Jefferies Brenda Brown Janet Corke Jacqueline Bligh Email: secretary@sudley.org.uk Web: www.sudley.org.uk Jennifer Woodcock Janette Porter John Beamish (resigned: 5th Jul 2024) Bernard Voiels (from: 2nd Aug 2024) Suzanne Metcalfe (from: 6th Sept 2024) ## **p^o^=obdfpqbo=lc=jbj_bop** 360 (+9) full members (permanent residents of the Sudley Area aged 18 years and over and these shall all have voting rights) 247 (+15) non-voting members (well-wishers anywhere) 1 (-) co-opted members (persons who, in the opinion of the Trustees, have special knowledge or experience to offer the Charity. Such members shall be called co-opted members and shall have the right to vote at meetings of the Charity) ## **J OMOQ OMOR** Trustees have focussed on a number of key projects at SARA over the last twelve months around improvements to the building, filling a number of gaps in the weekly calendar and the recruitment of new trustees. Following a generous donation from one of our Trustees, new garden planters have been built and funding has been provided for their upkeep. This ongoing project is the perfect welcome to anyone arriving at SARA Hall and so far has created colourful displays and plenty of positive conversations across the seasons. We were successful in three Ward Councillor Local Neighbourhood Fund applications totalling £921.20 from Liverpool City Council. These funds were used to pay for security improvements to SARA Hall, a water butt for the front of the building and a new trolley for our community cinema evenings. In May and July, the hall was used as a polling station. ## **colkq=bibs^qflk=obpqlo^qflk=tloh** ## **_bclob** Last year we reported that a large chunk of plaster became loose inside the building due to water penetration. A sizeable schedule of works was undertaken to make the front elevation watertight, removing windows at the top of the building, restoring ground level windows and repairing large sections of sandstone. **arofkd** FRONT ELEVATION - FINISHED RESULT 7.Tr 1 r.* SARA FILM NIGHT rHI5F￿DAV7￿￿ t¥lOMOJ 1111111111 111!IPIIIM4pw7 ## **d^oabk=molgb`q** Following the restoration work at the front of the building, the original planters sustained some damage. One of SARA’s Trustees kindly offered to fund the construction of new, purpose-built planters and to cover the ongoing cost of plants. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **dolrmpI=`i^ppbp=^ka=pbppflkp=^q=p^o^=e^ii** Monthly groups, surgeries, support groups and local area events include: SARA book club began in January 2024 and meets monthly to discuss the latest title. All are welcome to attend. In-person antenatal NCT courses are now running at SARA Hall **AIGBURTH WARD COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY** Our Aigburth Ward Councillor held 10 advice surgeries over the year. These Are held on the 4th Friday of the month Between 6 & 7pm (excluding December). **a^v=qofmp** A total of 281 people enjoyed weekday coach trips to Boundary Outlet, Windermere, Cleveleys, Tweedmill St Asaph, Conwy, Llandudno and Skipton. This year we introduced Saturday day trips with 31 people visiting Moel Famau and Hebden Bridge by minibus. Strong demand for Saturdays means that for 2025-26 we have decided to swap from a minibus to a full size coach. ## **pl`f^i=bsbkqp** We hosted our annual quiz night in October with 10 teams taking part. ## SARA QUIZ NIGHT SARA Community cinema evenings remain the most popular of our social events and are a great opportunity for those attending to chat with others over half-time refreshments. This year we also hosted a festive family film afternoon in December. A total of 349 people enjoyed 10 films between April 2024 and March 2025. COMMUNITY CINEMA NÈSIT GOAL WINS L°,f IVE CONCIA VE PENNIES li 41 WILIIED S.A.R.A CINEMA LITTLE S.A.R.A CINEMA LETTERS S.A.R.A CINEMA S.A.R.A CINEMA THE CRITIC THE LLENGERS LESSON Rlf.HARDE ORANT McCoRr￿￿ ## FINANCIAL SUMMARY During the year income increased by £4,265 to £33,086 and expenditure increased by £6,564 to £27,219. Increased income is due to being at full capacity during the year for weekday sessions, a strong programme of day trips and funds received from Liverpool City Council’s Local Neighbourhood Fund. Expenditure was higher this year as capital expenditure increased to include the costs of the front elevation works and Local Neighbourhood Fund expenditure. As our accounts are produced on cash-basis, the invoice for the floor restoration project will form part of next year’s account. The annual accounts show an overall £ . surplus of 5,866.90 Our independent examiner has reviewed the accounts and signed them off with no disclosures or concerns. ## - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (PAGE 1) |INCOME|INCOME|2024-25 (£)|2023-24 (£)| |---|---|---|---| |Donations, legacies and grants|||| ||Charles Brotherton Trust|275.00|250.00| ||Local Neighbourhood Fund|1605.20|-| ||Other|1,584.00|-| |Operating activities to further charity’s objectives|||| ||Weekday classes held at SARA Hall (Note 1)|19,336.70|19,165.00| ||Weekend sessions held at SARA Hall (Note 1)|3,181.00|2.642.00| ||Defibrillator Fund (Note 3)|-|-| |Operating activities to generate funds|||| ||Day trips|5,622.00|5,159.00| ||Other fundraising activities|778.46|1,071.68| |Bank Interest||704.01|533.76| ||||| ||Total Income|33,086.37|28,821.44| ||||| Accounts are produced on a receipts and payments basis ## - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (PAGE 2) |EXPENDITURE|EXPENDITURE|2024-25 (£)|2023-24 (£)| |---|---|---|---| |Payments for generating funds|||| ||Day trips|4,660.70|3,450.00| |Charitable activities|||| ||Newsletter|204.00|227.94| ||Fundraising costs|386.69|410.53| ||Defibrillator fund (Note 3)|-|-| |Charitable donations and grants|||| ||Local Neighbourhood Fund|1,605.20|-| ||Other|683.02|-| |SARA Hall repairs, renewals and maintenance (Note 1)||6,032.79|4,080.09| |SARA Hall running costs (Note 1)||12,250.55|11,754.71| |SARA Administration (Note 2)||1,396.52|731.90| ||||| ||Total Expenditure|27,219.47|20,654.17| ||||| Accounts are produced on a receipts and payments basis ## - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (PAGE 3) ||2024-25 (£)|2023-24 (£)| |---|---|---| |Total income|33,086.37|28,821.44| |Total expenditure|27,219.47|20,655.17| |||| |Net income /(expenditure)for the year|5,866.90|8,166.27| |Cash funds as at last year end|41,329.46|33,163.19| |||| |Cash funds at this year end|47,196.36|41,329.46| |||| |||| Accounts are produced on a receipts and payments basis ## - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BALANCE SHEET |Balance Sheet as at 31st March|Balance Sheet as at 31st March|2025 (£)|2024 (£)| |---|---|---|---| ||Cash in hand|-|-| ||Current account|6,196.36|3,441.92| ||Reserve account|41,000.00|37,500.00| ||on account with Octopus Energy|-|387.54| ||||| ||Total|47,196.36|41,329.46| ||||| ## RESERVES POLICY The Trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold a cash reserve of no less than £25,000 so that the charity can continue should income and/or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The Trustees also agree to hold further reserves for ongoing planned projects and anticipated future maintenance. ## Note 1. SARA Hall Net Income |INCOME|INCOME|2024-25 (£)|2023-24 (£)| |---|---|---|---| ||Weekday Sessions|19,336.70|19,165.00| ||Weekend Sessions|3,181.00|2,642.00| ||||| ||Total Income|22,517.70|21,807.00| ||||| |EXPENDITURE|||| ||SARA Hall repairs, renewals and maintenance|6,032.79|4,080.09| ||Lighting and Heating|1,709.42|2,818.75| ||Rent and Council Tax|2,942.02|2,931.60| ||Water Charges|362.06|362.39| ||Insurances|1,784.63|732.13| ||Caretaking|4,770.00|4,210.00| ||Sundries|303.70|321.12| ||Telephone and Broadband|378.72|378.72| ||||| ||Total Expenditure|18,283.34|15,834.80| ||||| ||Net Income /(Expenditure)|4,234.36|5,972.20| ## Note 2. 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