Kingsbury Community Centre (Charity number 1196832) Independent Examinerjs Report to the Trustees of "Kingsbury Community Centre" For the year ended 31 Oetober 2024 Respective Responsibilities of the Trnstees and Examiner The Charity's tTUStees are Tesponsible for the preparntion of the aoUnts. The ¢lJarity's truslees consider that an audit is not Tequired for this under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my T¢sponsil)iJity to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act: • to follow the procedures laid down in the general DITtionS giv¢n by th¢ Charity Commission ulld 5tion R45(5)0)) of the 2011 ACL and to state whether particular mailers have me to my attention. Basis of Independent Examlners Report My examination w&s ¢arried out in accordan with the general Directions given by the Ch8rity CommissioL An examijthtion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the cbarity and a LpIs0Th of the a¢counts presented with those records. It also includes Consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the acoJuDts and s¢¢king exp]aDations from you as trStee$ concerning any such matters. The procalures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and Consequenlly no opinion is given as to wbether the a¢¢ouTts present a ,tn ad fair view, and the Teport is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement tn connection with my exami0 no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe thal in any material respect the requirements." to keep a¢¢ounting recor&8 in accord8e with section 130 of the 2011 Act. and to prep8re accounts wbich accord with the accounting recoid5 and rA)mply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have Dot been rlleL or (2) to Whic in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accowits to be reached. Brian Williams ICPA PinDa¢le Accijuntancy Services (SW) Ltd 06.08.2025
Klngsbury Communlty Centre Regls*ored Charlty Number 1196832 Rocoipts and Payments For the pertod 1 Nov•mbor 2023 to 31 Octobor 2024 INCOME: EXPENDITURE: Communlty Contro Actlvltlo$ Income Expenses 28264 17390 Adminstralion costs Wages Staff pensions Eleclriclty Premises exp8nses Grounds maintenance Water rates InsuranGe Mobile telephone Ropair8 and maintenance Computer gxpen$es Licences Waste dispos81 Cleaning Training Sundry Accountar 233 14614 1639 19147 4680 1989 4035 2135 245 10874 Party by The Parrett Income Expenses 79830 55800 24030 Letting income 14978 GrantslDonalions received 22041 211 159 954 85 37 56 174 Total Income 71923 Totsl Exp•ndltur• 51280 Surplus for the year 51280 51280 Balance Sheet as at 31 October 2024 ASSETS LIABILITIES Rocrealion Ground Equipment At cost in the year Creditors 3189 57830 Accumulated R8sorv8s Al 1 November 2023 138027 Surplus for the poriod 20643 Balance al Bank 94969 Cash in Hand 9060 158670 161859 161859
Klngsbury Communlty Cenlre Charity regislration number 1196832 Tiustees Annual Report to 31 sl October 2024 Legal Status The Charity is eslablished as a CIO it operates, maintains and develops the Recreational Field and Community Centre, Kingsbury Episcopi. Kingsbury Episcopi Amenities Improvement Committee Charity registration number 1065945 is no longer operational however the recreation ground and community centre are still held by KEAIC with a registered charge to the Big Lottery Fund. Objecllves. Pollcles and Organlsallon The objectives and aims of the charity are to provide and moinlain 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 inhobitants. Ils resources are available for hire by any individual or organisation in accordance with the terms and scales of charge. Revlew This year again our main fundraising event was Party by Ihe Parrett which roised £24,000 and has subsidised the running costs of the Community Centre, electric costs being a particular concern which we have reduced and can hopefully maintain at current level or decrease further. Flnances The reserve policy as laid oul in the 2015 business plan submitted to the Big Lottery is to hold a budget equivalent to two to three years lest. £50.CQO- £75,000) costs as an ongoing contingency fund. With an addilionol £25,000 os an additional contingency for major repairs and replacements.11 should be noted that although we attempt to maintain these levels Costs have increosed drastically since 2015 and realistically in Ihis financial 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 received from Kingsbury Episcopi Parish council precept for the maintenance of Ihe recreation ground and community centre. To maintain and develop access for all recreational facilities OS stated in our objectives. Responslblllty for the Flnancial Statement
The Truslees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements keeping proper accounting records that disclose the financial position of Ihe charity. The accounts are independently reviewed, and an Independent Examiners Report is attached. Forward Plannlng We are continuing to invesligate equipmenl to improve and maintain the facility. Managlng Commlttee Membershlp Mr Joseph Arkell (Chairl Mrs Collette ArkelS (Treasurer) Mrs Julie Pearce Isecretaryl Mr Steve Pearce (Vice Chairl Mr Peter Arkell Ms Sue Colton