Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2024 Period start date To 31 March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: TOWNSEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Charity registration number: 1193324
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To benefit the lives of local residents and others by management of the community centre to bring together organisations to provide education, social welfare and leisure activities. |
| 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 |
Grants are obtained to run a community fridge to provide additional food to residents 5 days a week. Advice/courses in cooking and food management skills are offered from time to time. A warm space is provided in winter and a convivial environment all year for craft and coffee mornings. Regular weekly lettings of the hall are to a church group, a Tibetan children’s group, a dance group and Tai Chi classes .Residents also hold family occasions such as parties, wakes, and other celebrations. Income from letting averages £200 per week. The “Community Growers” project has for several years given residents the opportunity to learn how to grow their own fruit and vegetables, and to support the Community Fridge in times of plenty. The Centre also provides a base for support with school uniform purchases, a Good Neighbour scheme, and the 3Ts community support group. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Going into its 6thyear of operation, the Townsend Community Fridge is still our main area of activity, managed by our Community Development officer, Caroline Green and a large group of volunteers. Through the internal and external fridges, the TCF attracts an average of 70 people each day to collect supplies brought in from a wide range of supermarkets and other outlets. Where special need was identified amongst residents, additional funding and items were obtained, for example from FareShare, and also reaching out to those with other needs. Christmas marked the busiest time of the year for the Fridge project - additional food super- markets, as well as our Toy Appeal with Lidl and opening on Christmas Eve evening to distribute the huge volume of surplus food to residents. With the Friendly Food Club, we offered work- shops and demonstrations (family cooking, adult cooking evenings, air fryer and slow cooker sessions) and cooking appliances were given away to households needing support. With more residents continuing to use the centre, we are still providing a warm and welcoming space for people to meet, enjoy refreshments and generally get to know their neighbours and pass on skills and interests. A highlight in many residents’ week is the hot breakfast served free of charge to residents. We have introduced a small charge for teas and coffees. Our collaborative efforts have strengthened this year, working with organisations to extend our offer at the Centre. Regular drop-ins include Citizens Advice, We Are With You (support for drug & alcohol), NHS Health Checks, Live Well Dorset, Ara (gambling support), Community Action Network (promotion of health & wellbeing), Ridgewater Energy Support, BH Live (Leisure Centre), BCP Homes. Our partnership with Skills & Learning included a Multiply Maths course, Singing for Wellbeing course, Emergency First Aid accredited course and Mental health training. Community events began with an Easter Egg hunt in the Townsend Community Growers site, still thriving and enjoyed by its regular group of enthusiasts. Work is ongoing to secure funds to rebuild some of the ageing growing planters. The Growers site continues to win awards including the BCP Homes ‘Council Garden Competition’ and the KeepBritain Tidy |
‘Green Flag’ award. In August we took another large group of adults and children to Chessington World of Adventures, and much enjoyment was had by a some older residents when we organised transport to the New Forest for afternoon tea and also to Stewarts Garden Centre at Christmas time. Other summer events for children included litter picks, habitat building, Halloween pumpkin tasting disco. In December the TCA hosted a Christmas lunch, with entertainment for our adult residents along with our legendry raffle. Our basic source of income from hiring the hall continues from Tai Chi classes, the WCI church, Molly Dancers and the Tibetan children’s group, plus other shorter-term hirers. We still run Bingo, which is much enjoyed by our older residents and we have seen more family events in the hall. The discussions with BCP Council towards signing a new lease, which began in 2022, were still ongoing in March 2025. We do not anticipate that this matter will be finalised before well into 2026 due to the need to establish responsibility for historic maintenance issues.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have ended the financial year with assets of over £61,500, of which we continue to keep £30,000 in an interest- earning deposit account, and restricted funds form 39% of the balance. With increasing running costs likely in the coming year, we are mindful that careful planning will be necessary to keep the balance between keeping the Centre viable and serving theneeds ofthe community. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Hoping to finalise the BCP Council lease in 25/26, we decided to increase our reserves to £30,000, to be ready financially to support the much-needed refurbishments of our toilets and office facilities. We also face the general increase of service costs, and the additionofaccountancy and bankingfees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,000 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| (trust deed, royal charter) | ||
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| How is the charity constituted? |
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 | Community selection. At an AGM, one-third of our Trustees steps down each year to allow prospective Trustees to come forward, in the event that there are no vacancies. Those stepping down can go forward for re- election. The new committee of Trustees is votedinby those attending theAGM. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Townsend Community Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1193324 |
| Charity’s principal address | Townsend Community Centre Jewell Road Bournemouth BH8 0LT |
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) |
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| Jasmin Parsons | Secretary | |||
| Joan Richards | Treasurer | |||
| Irene Cousin | Chair | |||
| Anne Melly | Trustee | |||
| Chris Graydon | Trustee | |||
| Lucia Bowker | Trustee | Resigned March 2025 |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| NONE |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Jasmin Parsons |
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| Joan Richards | ||
Secretary |
Treasurer | |
| 29.08.2025 | ||
| 29.08.2025 |
| Charity Name | No (if any) | |||
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| TOWNSEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | 1193324 | |||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | |||
| Period start date For the period from 01.04.2024 |
To | Period end date 31.03.2025 |
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 17,444 - - 2,557 836 515 21,352 - - 21,352 8,778 2,378 - 3,107 678 676 1,500 2,833 - 19,950 - - 19,950 1,402 - - 1,402 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 24,159 1,547 - - - 25,706 - - 25,706 - - 20,035 - - - - - - 20,035 - - 20,035 5,671 - - 5,671 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 17,444 24,159 1,547 2,557 836 515 47,058 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 17,444 24,159 1,547 2,557 836 515 47,058 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Hall Hire | 17,444 | 16,242 | ||||
| Grants for charitable activities | - | 12,379 | ||||
| Other income for charitable acitivites | - | 5,455 | ||||
| Income from charitable activities | 2,557 | - | ||||
| Interest from Deposit Account | 836 | 320 | ||||
| Other income | 515 | 1,250 | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
21,352 | 35,646 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 35,646 | ||||||
| Services | 8,778 | 5,538 | ||||
| BCP Charges & Maintenance | 2,378 | 1,767 | ||||
| Charitable activities fromgrants | - | 15,354 | ||||
| Other charitable activities | 3,107 | 5,005 | ||||
| Insurance | 678 | 629 | ||||
| Runningcosts | 676 | 1,074 | ||||
| Lease costs | 1,500 | 205 | ||||
| Other costs | 2,833 | 1,177 | ||||
| - | - | |||||
| **Sub total ** | 19,950 | 30,749 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | - | |||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | |||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 30,749 | ||||||
| 1,402 | 5,671 | - | 7,073 | 4,897 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1,402 | 5,671 | - | 7,073 | 4,897 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
28/08/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on B1 Cash funds |
Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Treasurer's Account Fixed Rate deposit acount Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 7,606 24,052 30,000 - - - 37,606 24,052 Agreement Error Agreement Error Print Name Jasmin Parsons Joan M Richards |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Date of ~~l~~ |
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| Jasmin Parsons | ~~approva~~ | ||
| Joan M Richards |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
28/08/2025
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