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2023-12-31-accounts

Objecti v e s and Activitie s
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 To further or benefit the residents ofCrick,
the charity as set out in its without
distinction
ofsex, sexual
governing document orientation,
race orofpolitical, religious		 or
other opinions
by associating
together the
said residents
and the local authorities,
voluntary
and other organisations
in a
common
effort to advance education
and		 to
provide facilities
in the interests ofsocial
welfare for recreation
and leisure time
occupation
with the objective of improving
the conditions of life for the residents. In
furtherance
ofthese objects but not
othefwise, the trustees
shall have power:
To establish
or secure the establishment		 of
a community
centre and to maintain
or
manage orco-operate with any statutory
authority
in the maintenance
and
management
ofsuch a centre for activities
promoted
by the charity
in furtherance
the above ob'ects.		 of
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
'i.19		 The Crick Old School isa community
centre run by volunteers
entirely for the
purposes for the public benefit ofthe residents ofCrick. The
benefit, in particular, the building
is used by a wide range of
activities, projects or charitable
and other organisations
every
services identified
in		 the week. The trustees
provide a community
accounts. hub twice aweek that is open to all
residents.
Statement confirming Para 1.'i 8 The trustees
confirm that they have regard
whether the trustees have to the guidance issued by the Charity
had regard tothe guidance Commission
on public benefit
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

Achiev e m e nts and Per formance
SORP reference
Surrirnary ofthe main The Crick Old School is located
in the heart
achievements ofthe charity, ofthe village ofCrick. Through
the
identifying the difference the activities that. are run directly by the
charity*s work has
the circumstances		 made to
of its		 Para 1.20 trustees, such as the twice-weekly
community
hub, and by the operation ofa
beneficiaries and any wider cost-effective
community
space, the Old
benefits to society as a School encourages
social cohesion,
whole. wellbeing
and community
development.
The trustees have received numerous
positive comments
throughout
the period of
the report about how much the Old School
has improved
compared to what. itwas like
prior to2021.During the period ofthis
report,
in excess off.16,000has been
spent on improving. the fabric externally
and internally
and installing
new heating
and lighting
throughout
the building,
which
have greatly improved
its amenity to
residents ofCrick. Operating
costs have
been, and continue to be, closely managed
to enable the trustees to maintain
hire
charges at an affordable
level.
inanc ia l Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The Crick Old School had a surplus of
financial
position at the end
ofthe period		 income over expenses ofE2,789.58at the
end of31"Dec2023. ltwas able to
achieve this through
increased
income from
hires, donations
and fundraising
and close
attention to its o eratin
costs.
Statement explaining- the The Crick Old School isa small ClO with
policy for holding reserves limited cash reserves.
Any surplus
funds
stating why they are held are held to support day-to-day
cashflow
and a small fund to deal with emergencies
related to repairs and maintenance
ofa
building
that is 178years old.
Amount of reserves
held		 Para 1.22 E5„000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 The charity is a going concern
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

Description
of charity's		 Description
of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Charity Commission ClO constitution
trust deed
royal charter)		 document
How is the charity Para 1.25
constituted?
(e.o UAiAcQrp
rated
assoc/at! GA, CiQ'
Trustee selection methods The Rector ofthe parish ofCrick and the
including
details of		 any two churchwardens ofSt Margaret of
constjtutionai
provisions e.g.		 Antioch's Church, the Parish Church of
election to post or name of Crick, shall automatically ("ex-officio") be
any person or body entitled charity trustees, for as long as they hold
to appoint one or more that office.
trustees
Crick Parish Council may appoint two
charit
trustees.

Charit name The Crick Old Schooi
Other name the charit uses Not a
licable
Re istered charit number 1199764
Charity's principal address Church Street
Crick
North ampton
NN6 7TP

Income Regular lets 6,308.95
Casual Lets 1,205.49
Grants 15,208.39
Donations 2,585.99
Fundraising 550.00
COST-a-coffee 236.04
Community Hub 1,069.15
27,164.01
Expenditure Admin/Cleaning 1,285.00
insurance 1,315.18
Light 8 Heat 2,223.06
Fire Safety 222.00
Maintenance 16,56412
Equipment 1,245.39
Kitchen/toilet sundries 436.69
Tea/Coffee 343.18
Stationery 8 postage 60.03
Licences 474.?8
Misc. 205.00
24,374.43
Surplus/Deficit 2,789.58
Balance Sheet
opening balance 3,339.98
surplus/deficit 2,789.58
closing balance 6,129.56
represented by
deposit account 0.00
current account 6,129.56
cash in hand 0.00
6,129.56
Income and Expenditu re
Acco		 unt
Regular lets 6,308.95
Casual Lets 1,205.49
Grants 15,208.39
Donations 2,585.99
Fundialslng 550.00
COST-a-coffee 236.04
Community Hub 1,069.15
27,164.01
Expenditure Admin/Cleaning 1,285.00
Insurance 1,315.18
Light 8 Heat 2,223.06
Fire Safety 222 00
Maintenance 16,564.12
Equipment 1,245.39
Kitchen/toilet sundries 436.69
Tea/Coffee 343.18
Stationery 8 postage 60.03
Licences 474.78
Misc. 205.00
24,374.43
Surp/us/Deficit 2,789.58
Balance Sheet
opening balance 3,339.98
surplusideficit 2,789.58
closing balance 6,129.56
represented by
deposit account 0.00
current account 6,129.56
cash in hand 0.00
6,129.56