GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number.. 1196138 Contents to the Financial Statements For the period ended 31 March 2024 Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examlners Report Recelpts and Payments Account ststement of Assets and Liabilities 11 Notes to the Flnancial Ststements 12
Charity Number. 1196138 GRANGE FARM COMMUNrrY (HOBBIES) CENTRE CIO TRusfEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS Period ended 31 March 2024 Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultancy Limited
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number: 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT For the pertod ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees psent their annual report together with the finanoal ststements for the period to 31 March 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011, the Constitution, and Charity Commission Guidan for Charities preparing their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis. REFERENCE AND ADMXNIsfRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARrrY, ITS TRusfEES AND ADVISERS Charity name: Grange Farm Community (Hobbles) Centre Registered charity number: 1196138 Structure: Charitsble Incorporated Organlsatlon (ao) Principal address: Wesley Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN16 ISA Trustees: At the date of thls report the trustees were: Maddison Leigh Max Bell Mlchael Butler Kate Youdale Chalr from 28th November 2023 - to .7tt1 February 2024 Chair from 20th February 2024 Appointed 4th October 2021 Treasurer from 20th February 2024 The followlng changes took pla during the year and Sin the year end: Pamela Price Chair from 4th October 2021, resigned 6th October 2023 Ann Cooper Appointed 4th Ottober 2021, resigned 6th October 2023 Michael Butler Appointed 4th October 2021 stephen Stamp Appointed 4th ottober 2021, resigned 29th Sept 2023 Stephen Davidson Appointed 4th October 2021, sIgned 12th June 2023 Janice Higgins Appointed 4th October 2021, resigned 16th Sept 2023 MaUen Whitaker-aark Appointed 4th Ottoter 2021, resigned 16th May 2023 Max Bell Appointed 6th Ottober 2023 Maddison Leigh AppM)inted 6th Ottober 2023, resigned 7tt) February 2024 Kate Youdale AppNJinted 6th Ottober 2023 Maddison Leigh Chair from 28th November 2023. To 7th February 2024 Victoria Willerton Ap)inted 28th November 2023, resigned 23rd January 2024
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number. 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 Bankers: Wirgin Money 122-124 High street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6ES Independent examiner: Rebecca Triffitt MAAT Phoenix AccountanLy and Business Consultsncy Umlted Morley's Cottage, Morle(s Yard Walkergate Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 9BY srRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charty was establlshed under a Constitution (Association model) dated 13 October 2021 and is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisatlon (CIO). Prior to this Grange Farm Grange Farm Hobbles Centre operated as an unincorporated Charity (Charlty number 1088500). Following a review of the risks Of being an unincorporated association the Trustees made the dec15ion to become the CIO. For a period of time both organlsations We operdting simultsneousw, by 16th September 2022 all as*ts and liabilities were transferred to Grange Farm Community (Hobbies) Centre from this date. Governlng body The responsibility to ensu appropriate governan and management of the charlty is vested in the Trustees. Appointment of Trustees The appointment of trust is in accordance with the Constitution. The Trustee Board are elected at the Annual General Meeting by the members of the Charity, at every annual general meeting one-third of the charity trustees tire from offi. The Trustee Board elects their Honorary Officers from those appointed.
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 Appointment of Trustees (continued) There is also the provision ft)r the co-opts.on of additional trust by the Trustee Board, provided that the maximum number of trustees is not exceeded. Co-opted trustees must retire at the next AGM after their appointment and shall not be counted for the purpose of which of the charity trustees are to retire by appointsnent at the AGM. Any person retiring as a charlty trustee by rotation or by giving notice tt) the CIO is eligible for reappointment. The Consututlon ststes that the must be at least 3 charity trustees and the maximum number of charity trustees Is 9. Trustee Induction and Tralnlng New Trustees undergo induction, provlded by the current Trustee Board. The induttion Includes a discusslon about the role and responsibilities of Trustees, the artiv1eS, alms and objectives of the Charity, the structure of the organisatlon, Board of Trustees, general proCedUS of the organlsatlon. New Trustees are introduced to members of staff and other Trustees and are provided wlth the Charity Commissions 'Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees,, the Constitution, the latest ststutory finarKial ststements, Annual Report, and flnanclal reports provided to the Board of Trustees. Organlsatlonal Structure The Trustee Board manages the Charity, and together with the Executive Committee considers both day to day operations of the Charity and strategic decisions at its meetlngs. Trustees a aware that any conflicts of interest are declared and minuted. There is also the provision within the Constitution to develop sub-committees as required. The procedure for this is outlined in the Constitution. Risk Management The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have bn established to mitigate those risks. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety for trustees, staff, volunteers, servl users and visitors to the Centre. All proCedUS are periodically rewewed tt) ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number: 1196138 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 OBJECTIVES AND AcrIvrrIES Objects As set out In the Constitution, the Chaiity's objects are: (a) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of North Llncolnshire and the nelghbourhood without distlnction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political religious or other opinions, by associating the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the Interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objett of Improving the conditions of life ft)r the said inhabitants. (b) establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre and to manage and maintain the same (whether alone or in co-operation wlth any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objective5. (c) promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to tr'me be determined. Summary of Main Activltles Sn relation to the purposes for the publlc beneflt We continue to provide facilities for Educab'on, Recreation, Leisure and Sportjng Attlvltles for the people of North Lincolnshi. These include Alkldo, Amateur Dramatlcs, Alr Gun Clubs, Boxing Groups, Circuit Training, Dancing cfultlon and Pleasure), Dress Maklng/ Sewing, Gymiweightlifting, Judo, Model Railways Groups, Sub-Aqua, War Games & Role Playing, Youth Groups and Health Related athvities. This is by no means an exhaustive list. We continue to embrace the input and support from North Lincolnshire Council - Behaviour Supwrvcarers Support etc. from Rdash - CPR. PMVA courses and others. win Our main objectlves for the followlng year are: Continue to provide a communty building for the use of the community Contlnue to support the growth of the local communty Public benefit The Trust*s confirm that they have complied with the duty, contained in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. The charitsble purpose of the charty within the meaning of the act is contained within ts objects stated above.
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number: 1196138 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Review of the financial period Review of Acknvities -24 During the accounting period we have continued to provide facilities for Education, Recreation, Leisure and SForting Acbvities for the people of North Lincolnshire. These Include. Aikido, Amateur Dramatics, Boxing Groups, Circuit Training, Dancing (Tuition & Pleasure), Dress Makingl Sewing, Gymlweightlifting, Judo, Model Railways Groups, Sub- Aqua, War Games & Role Playing and health related activities. This is by no means an exhaustive Ilst. FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanclal regulations The financlal ststements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 11 and comply with the Constitutlon, the Charities Att 2011, and Charlty Commission Guidance for Charitles preparing their accounts on the Recelpts and Payments basis. Financlal results Total Income was £65,667, the majority of thls came from hlrlng the hall (£63,11 l). Totsl expendlture was £88,690. The deficit for the period was £23,023. Pollcy on reserves It is the aim of the Trustee Board to retsin at least six months, core running costs In the unrestritted general fund to ensure a sufflclent buffer to enable effective financial decision making and ensu the are reserves available for unexpected expendlture.
GFZANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 31 March 2024 FUTURE PLANS The Trustee Board will continue to maintsin the Centre to a very high standard, making it an attractive and well used asset for the residents of North Lincolnshire. Trustees will continue to ensure the future of the hall by working in partnership with our long and short-temi hirers as well as seeking new hir$ to increase room use. Addltlonally, the Trustees wlll apply for grant funding to try and fund new developments where appropriate. STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER We, the Trustees of the Charity who held Offi at the date of approval of these financlal statements, each confirni so far as we are awa, that: there Is no relevant informatlon of which the Charit<s Independent Examiner is unaware. and we have taken all the steps that we ought to have tsken as Trustees In order to make ourselves aware of any relevant informatlon and to establish that the Charity's Independent examiners a aware of that informatr'on. srATEMENT OF TRusfEES' RESPONSIBILITIES Charfty law requlres the trustees to ppare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true picture of the transattions that have occurred in lation to the charlty. The charity have ppared their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis whlch Is an acceptable format for a non<ompany charity with an income below £250,000. The trustees are responsible for kpIng proper accounting CordS whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positlon of the Charlty and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011. They a also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taklng rea9)nable steps for the pventIon and detection of fraud and other irregularities. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Rebecca Triffitt MAAT of Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultsnoi Limited, trading subsidiary of Community VISION (Voluntsry Infrastrutture SuppK)rt Involvlng Organisations and Networks CIO) was the appointed Independent Examiner. fh Approved by the Trustees 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Max Bell Chair
GFIANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF GRANGE FARM COMMUNrrY (HOBBIES) CENTRE I report on the accounts of the Charitable Incorwated Organisation for the period ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 9 to 13. Responsibilities and basis of report The charity's trustees are responsible for the pparatIOn of the accounts In accordan with the requirements of the Charities Att 2011 C'the ACY). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examiners Statement: I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accountlng records I have no cOnmS and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examlnatlon to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Rebecca Trlfftt MA4T Phoenlx Accountancy and Business Consultsncy Limited Morley's Cottage Morley's Yard Walkergate Beverley HU17 9BY Date:
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number.. 1196138 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for the period ended 31 Mardb 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Ivotes Funds 2024 Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Funds 2023 Income Grant Rents and Room HSre Kitchen and Refreshments Miscellaneous Income Investment Income Total Income 1,500 1,500 47,407 493 320 63,111 170 2,379 63,111 170 2,379 47,407 493 320 65,667 65,667 48,221 I,soo 49,721 Expendlture Stsff costs Kitchen & Refreshment Insuran, Rate5 and water Heating and lighting Repairs and renewals Cleaning Independent Examiner Bookkeeping Legal and professional fees Office Expenses 2&6 33,372 355 4,271 30,966 3,660 1,819 788 2,855 4,769 593 83,H7 33,372 355 4,271 30,966 3,660 1,819 788 2,855 4,769 593 24,705 411 2,526 17,909 1,867 1,549 24,705 411 2,526 19,409 1,867 1,549 1,500 427 555 73 427 555 73 51,522 1,500
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Chaiity Number: 1196138 RECEIPTS AND PAYMEKfs AccouKr for the period ended 31 Marth 2024 Total Unrest¢IC Resirfrted Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 2023 2023 Funds 2024 Funds 2024 83,447 1,194 1,535 1,326 83,447 1,194 1,535 1,326 50,022 1,030 1,413 626 1,500 51,522 1,030 1,413 626 Telephone & Internet Subscriptions & Memberships Trade Waste Fundraising Costs Bank & Card Charges Miscellanies Trustees Expenses Total expendlture 35 205 35 205 40 54,631 88,690 88,690 53,131 I,soo Net Surplusl(DefKit) {23,023) (23,023) (4,910) (4,910) Transfer from Grange Fam Hobbies Centre (unlncorporated) 83,425 83,425 Totsl monetary fund's brought forward 78,515 78,515 Totsl monetary funds carried forward 78,515 55,492 55.492 78,515 10
GFI4NGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 srATEMEKf OF ASSEfs & UABILITIES at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 MONEfARY FUNDS Petty Cash Virgln Bank 80 55,412 55,492 20 78,495 78,515 Comprising: Restricted Unrestricted 55,492 55,492 78,515 78,515 NON-MONEfARY ASSEfs AND UABILrrIES FIXED ASSErs As per Fixed Assets register 5,488 5,488 CURRENT ASSErs Trade Debtors 485 783 CREDrroRS: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Corona Energy North Lincolnshi Council Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire Trade Creditors Penslon - Nest Accounts Fee 1,382 108 67 5,621 420 6,045 420 1,977 The notes on pages 12 to 13 fom? an integralpart of these accounts Approved by the trustees on date 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Max Bell Chair li
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS For the period ending 31 March 2024 AccouKfING pouaES Basis of preparation The charity have Prepa their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis in line with Charity C(Ynmission guidan. Ths is an acceptable fomiat for a non-company charity with an income bdow £250,000. Goin9 concern The trustees consider tre charfty to be a going nCeffl and the accounts have bn prepared on this basis. Fund accountlng Restricted funds are funds whith a to be used In accordance with speciflc restrictions imposed by donors. Resthcted funds are accounted for separately to each other and to the core fiJnding of the Charity. General fvnds a unrestricted funds which are available ts use at the dlscretlon of the trustees in the furtherance of the general ObJecVe5 of the charfty and which have not been designated for other purposes 2 sfAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Salaries Employers, natlonal insurance Employers, penslon contributlons PayToII fees Invoiced personal 29,552 24,425 272 199 97 183 24,705 The average weekly number of full time U1valent employees was 3. TRusfEES REMUNERATION No remuneration direttly or Indirrfdy out of the funds of the charity was pald or payable for the year to any trustee. There was reimbursement of expenses amounting to £0 (2023 £40) paid to trustees in respect of the year. 12
GRANGE FARM COMMUNITY (HOBBIES) CENTRE Charity Number. 1196138 NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS For the period ending 31 March 2024 TRANSFER FROM GRANGE FARM HOBBIES CENTRE (UNINCORPORATED) Grange Fami Communty (Hobbies) Centre registered as a Chadtable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 13 October 2021. Prfor to this Grange Fami Grange Farm Hobbies Centre operated as an unincorporated Charity (tharity number 1088500). Following a review of the risks of being an unincorporated associatlon the Trustees made the decislon to become the CIO. For a period of time both organisations were operating simultaneously, by 16th September 2022 all assets and liabilities were transferred to Grange Farni Community (Hobbies) Cent from this date. Total monetsry assets transferred was £83,425, this was all UnstrIcted. REsfRIcfED FUNDS No restrfrted funds received durlng this financial year. Related Party Transartlons During the period the charity had the following lated paty transactlons wlth Its Trustees and people known to be connetted with them. Person Related Party IRelationshlp Pam Pri IGrandparent Natyre of servke Amount Amy Booth Employee - Gross Pay 1,941 Amy Booth was an employee of the Grange Farm Hobbies Centre. Pam Prfce was a Trustee of the Hobbies Centre. The Hobbies Centre follows fair recruitment practices and ensures the guidance on making payments to Trustees and connected parties Is complied wlth. The above transacuons were conducted in accordance wth the Charivs intemal governance procedures and present transactions conducted at ams-length and in accordan with the arity's own charttable objects. Going Concern The trustees consider the Charity to be a going concem as the charity generates the majority of its income from renting out the faalities The charty had a change of structure from an unincorporated charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. This provides the benefit of the organisation having a distinct legal identity and provides Limited Liability for the Trustees. 13