Klng$bury Communlty Centre Charity registration number 1196832 Trustees Annual Report to 31 it October 2023 Legal Status The Charity is established as a CIO it operates, maintains and develops the Recreationa1 Field and Communlty Centre, Kingsbury Episcopi. Kingsbury Episcopi Ameriities Improvement Commlttee Charify registration number 1065945 is no longer operational however the recreatlon ground and community cenlre are still held by KEAIC with a registered charge to the Big Lottery Fund. Objectlves. Pollcles and Organlsallon The objectives and aims of the charity are to provide and maintain recreational facilities within the parish for the benefit of its inhabitants without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions and to improve the quality of life for the inhabitonts. Its resources are available for hlre by any individual or organisatlon in accordance with the terms and scales of charge. Revlew This year our main fundraising event Party by the Parrett raised over £30,000 and has subsidised the running costs of the Community Centre, electric costs being a particular concern which we will hopefully reduce, if possible, in the coming year. Flnances The reseNe policy as laid out in the 2015 business plan submitted to the Big Lottery is to hold a budget equivalent to two to thr* years lest. £50.OLI)- £75.CQOI costs as an ongoing contingency fund. With an additional £25,OCK) as an additional contingency for major repairs and replacements. It should be noted that although we otlempt to maintain these levels costs have increased drastically since 2015 and realistically in this financia1 period, we have maintained an average contingency of one-year costs plus major repair contingency. We continue to fund raise lo: Supplement Income received from hall hire charges for the maintenance of the fabric and running costs. Supplement the grant currently received from Kingsbury Episcopi Parish council precept for the malntenance of the recreation ground. To maintain and develop access for all recreational facilities (Js Stoled in our objectives. Responslblllty lor the Flnan¢lal Stalement The Trustees are responslble for the preparation of the financial stotements keeping proper accounting records that disclose the financial position of the charity. The accounts are independernt reviewed, and an Independens Examiners Report Is attached.
Forward Plannlng We are continuing to be investigate the feasibility of creating an Access for all perimeter track providing a safe oll weather exercise area at the recreation ground however additional funding will be requlred to progress. Managlng Commlttee Member$hlp Mr David French Ichairl Resigned 01 /06/23 Mrs Collette Arkell (Treasurer) Mrs Julie Pearce (Secretary) Mr Steve Pearce Mrs Sorah Cox Mrs Marion Miller Mr Kevin Cox Mr Peter Arkell Ms Sue Colton
Kingsbury Community Centre (Charity number 1196832) Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of "Kingsbury Community Centre" For the year ended 31 October 2023 Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the pro¢¢dures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Report My examination was carried out in accordan¢¢ with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a reN'iew of the accounting records kept b! the charity and a Comparison of the account% presented with those reoords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the ac¢ounts present a 'true and fair vi¢w' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the staternent below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with Tnv examination. no matter has come to my attention- (l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or (2) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undcrstanding of the accounts to be reached. Brian Williams ICPA Pinnacle Accountancy Services (SW) Ltd 25.07.2024
Kingsbury Community Centre Rggi$t•rod Charity Number 1196832 Receipts and Payments For the period 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023 INCOME: EXPENDITURE: Community Centrè Activities Income Expenses 32582 17219 Adminslrab'on costs Wages Staff pensions Electricity Premises expenses Grounds maintenance Water rates Insurance Mobile telephone Repairs and maintenance Security Computer expenses Licences Waste disposal Cleaning Advertising Accountancy 107 18133 1719 16612 3565 1677 1000 2186 378 917 196 180 159 1063 428 130 150 15363 Party by The Parrett Income Expenses 84619 54384 30235 Letting income 15902 GranlslDonalions received 1521 Total Income 63021 Totsl Expenditure 48600 Surplus for the year -14421 48600 48600 Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2023 ASSETS LIABILITIES Recreation Ground Equipment At cost in the year Creditors 1026 57830 Accumulated Reserves At 1 November 2022 123606 Surplus for the period 14421 Balan at Bank 77321 Cash in Hand 3902 138027 139053 139053