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 a￿oUnts. 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 DIT￿tionS giv¢n by th¢ Charity
Commission ulld￿ 5￿tion 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
L￿p￿Is0Th 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 tr￿Stee$
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￿ a￿d fair view, and the Teport is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
tn connection with my exami￿0￿ 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 accord8￿e 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