Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Charity number 1191848
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 5 |
| Examiner's report | 6 |
| Receipts and payments account | 7 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Trustees' report for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates
Prof. John.G.Visser Peter Johnston Miles Pennett Shaun Smith Kelly Windress Mark Blacklock Lucy Emmott Graeme Dent Jeff Urquhart
Chairman Appointed September 2020 Maintenance Cttee Chair Appointed September 2020 Vice Chair Appointed September 2020 Treasurer Appointed September 2020 Appointed September 2020 Appointed March 2022 Appointed March 2022 Appointed April 2021 Appointed September 2020
Charity number 1191848
Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
Bankers
Long Marston Village Hall Natwest Bank plc Butt Hedge 3 Westborough Long Marston Scarborough York YO26 7LW YO11 1UH
Independent examiner
Simon Bostrom FCIE
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) association formed on 16 October 2020 and is governed by a constitution.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Trustees' report (continued) for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
Objectives and activities
The objects of the CIO are the provision and maintenance of:
(1) a village hall to be used for meetings, lectures, classes and such other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation as the trustees may decide; and
(2) a recreation ground and facilities ancillary thereto for the use of inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of sex, race, or of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions for the said inhabitants. The area of benefit shall be the civil parish of Long Marston and its neighbouring villages (namely Askham Richard, Bilborough, Bilton in Ainsty, Hessay, Rufforth and Tockwith).
The charity's main activities
We run a village hall and recreation ground for the community within the area of benefit.
Current activities of our regular users include pre-school, cricket, Pilates, line dancing, clubs - Probus and Social Club CIC.
We are also available to hire privately which includes such activities as birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and caravan club gatherings.
Through these activities we provide many opportunities for all sections of the community to meet/socialise.
We provide and maintain the children’s village play area within our grounds.
The recreation ground when not in use is open for recreation use by the public.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the advancement of education.
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Trustees' report (continued) for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
Achievements and Performance
The impact of the disruption caused by the Covid restrictions has meant that several organisations with long standing use of the Charity’s facilities have folded or moved to other facilities in the area. This despite the Trustees seeking to minimise the impact of these factors by offering very favourable fee arrangements. The reasons for their withdrawal include financial, lack of membership, and the break in ‘routine’ of their meetings.
In looking to the next financial year, the Trustees have drawn up a number of projects covering the refurbishment of the facilities as well as the provision of new ones. These projects were drawn up from comments invited at the Firework party held last November and include:
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l improvements to the area immediately outside the lounge;
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l upgrading facilities in the bar and lounge area
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l application for a grant to modernise and improve the play area
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l provision of an outdoor gym area
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l a track for small scooters and balance bikes
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l Refurbishment of the Hall and toilets
These are currently at an early planning stage and the inhabitants in the area of benefit are being consulted and invited to contribute to their development and achievement.
Despite the restrictions the Trustees have supported various initiatives which seek to bring benefit to the area, for example improvements to communications of events and activities via social media, and taking part litter picking in March 2022.
Trustees wish to encourage those living within the area of benefit to make their wishes for the Village Hall known and to engage with Trustees in achieving activities which meet their needs.
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Trustees' report (continued) for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
Financial review
The net receipts for the year were £40,419.
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £40,419.
The reserves were transferred to the new CIO which will be taking over the activities of the charity from 1 April 2021. The policy below was drawn up before the transfer and will be adopted by the new CIO.
At a meeting of the Trustee held on 11th March 2020, Trustees of the charity considered what level of funding the charity should hold in reserve.
It was agreed that the Trustees would hold 6 month’s general running costs in reserve. Based upon current levels of expenditure £11,000 would be held in reserve.
At the meeting the Trustees also agreed how surplus funds beyond the amount to be held in reserve could be used for the benefit of the Recreation Ground & Village Hall. It was agreed that surplus funds could be used as follows –
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l to give financial support to existing community activities if required
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l to give financial support and to assist the development of new community activities and services
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l to purchase additional equipment for the benefit of community or replace existing equipment if required
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l to make improvements to the Long Marston Recreation Ground & Village Hall Foundation to make it a more welcoming environment
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l to promote the community centre through printing of posters and leaflets and the development of a community website
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l to support training needs of Village Hall volunteers / Trustees
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l to support Village Hall volunteers through provision of volunteer expenses for travel and associated costs
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l to employ members of staff to work for the charity to enable it to meet its legal requirements, to provide additional support for Village Hall volunteers / Trustees and to bring additional activities and services into the Village Hall.
At the year end the actual reserves were in excess of the policy limit and the trustees are taking the opportunity of the formation of the new legal entity to consider how best to utilise these assets.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees on 23 May 2022
John Visser (Trustee)
Name: ……………..…..………….
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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 examiner'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:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO 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.
Simon Bostrom FCIE
24 May 2022
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO Receipts and payments account
for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
| Receipts Funds transferred on formation Hall hire Ground hire Sale of Assets Bank interest Total receipts Payments Hall maintenance Ground maintenance Rates Utilities Cleaning Insurance Licenses Subscriptions Hall refurbishment Bank charges Miscellaneous Charitable donations Web hosting Legal and professional fees Advertising and promotion Equipment purchases Total payments Net income / (expenditure) Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward |
2022 Total funds £ 50,209 27,251 600 3,354 173 81,587 1,094 5,134 70 4,192 1,643 2,670 777 150 3,180 15 60 100 117 1,428 432 20,106 41,168 40,419 - 40,419 |
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Statement of assets and liabilities
| as at 31 March 2022 2022 2022 Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Cash funds Cash at bank 40,419 - Cash in hand - - Total cash funds 40,419 - Amounts owed to the charity Prepayments Assets retained for the charity's own use Land and buildings Play area Solar panel system at cost Container / shed Shutters for bar Furniture, fixtures and fittings for the village hall kitchen, cellar, bar and lounge Turf cutter Mower Tractor Liabilities Independent examination The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 23 May 2022 John Visser (Trustee) |
2022 Total £ 40,419 - 40,419 £ 2,040 2,040 £ 300 300 |
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Long Marston Hall and Recreation Ground CIO
Notes to the accounts
for the period 16 October 2020 to 31 March 2022
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
2 Related party transactions
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this year.
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