Reglstered Charlty Number: 1200141
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
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vandijk
ACCOUNTANTS

BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The financial
statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Constitution and the Statement of
Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities (effective from January 20191.
Ob ertives and artivities
The purpose of Bungay Community Support IBCSI is set out in its Charitable Constitution to provide relief
to those people in Bungay and surrounding villages in a 6-mile radius in East Suffolk and South Norfolk
who are in need by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or social or economic
disadvantage, by means of practical Services, advice and a55iStance, and by as515ting and co-ordinating
with voluntary and other organisations including the local authority in order to provide practical service5.
Maln actlv5tles undertaken for the publlc benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in
deciding what activities the Charity Should undertake. To this end, during thi5 extremely bu5v vear BCS'5
achievements & performance includes..
Being a winner of The People's Project, an arrn of the Lottery, one of only five finalists acros5 the whole of
East Anglia. Funding received gave financial security for the year, and to recruit 3 part-time staff.
Completed the transformation of a former shop into Number 28, a community hub from which the
chèrity focusses Its operations. These include..
A Food Hall- for payment of a small sum, mernber shoppers are able to select frorn a wide range of
ambient products, fresh meats, fish, bread, fruits & vegetables up to a value of at least six times their
payment. The savings made by families facing financial hardship enables them to divert funds toward5
other areas of their budgets. We are grateful to the local community & local retailers for all their healthv
donations. Since starting in July 2023, the Food H311, open only I day per week, tuiiently has 32 shoppers
lat capacityl representing 82 residents of all ages, 55Yo of whom are thildren. Our waiting list is almost as
lar8e.
-Transfer of Baby Basics to Number 28 from a former less accessible site in the town. Operating one
morning a fortnight. a total of 200+ visitors have used its services since opening here.
A community hub, a warm, welcoming social centre where local residents can meet to avoid social
1501ation, having free refre5hrnent5, take part in activities, jig 53ws, games etc., find information or just
meet, making friends. We were able to hold the Warm Welcome project here in winter 22123,
welcoming 293 visitors during the 22-week project. Overall, since opening in July 2023, records show an
average of 46 visitors a week have used Number 28. We are extremely grateful to all the dedicated
volunteers who make these services so welcoming.
Become an outreach base for other services that otherwise would not be available in Bungay, meaning
that residents would either have to pay to travel to Use them. These include Citizen5 Advice, DWP Job
Club, Realise Futures, East Suffolk Financial Inclusion Team. All report high attendance from local
residents for their advice in financial matters.
Understanding IT- a newly funded service to assist older people, or those with digital poverty, to
understand how to use Pcs, laptops or mobile phones. Part of the service is helping these residents use
online banking, particularly important due to lack of local financial services, and how to stay safe online.
Only operating since January 2024 on one rnorning a week, a total of 25 residents have used the service.
With this funding we were also able to develop a new website.
We continue to operate a shopping & medicines delivery service and a befriending service to those
fating Social isolation.
The appointment of a new Trustee, who will have responsibility for fund-raising and participation in
local events.
BCS prides itself that it is an organisation for the community by the community. All Trustees, volunteers
& staff are local. Trustees are constantly listeninE to members of the community seeking their views on
potential services & development5 as how best to Support those in need as per our charitable objective5.

BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Trustees are delighted to announce that Bungay Community Support finds itself in a very positive
financial situation at the end of this period. Reserves currently exceed the anticipated level as stated in
the Reserves Policy for the forthcoming year due to funding gained from The People's Project. Suffolk
Community Ftsundation, East Suffolk Council & Bungay Town Council to run projects in the new
community hub of Number 28. A rnajor legacy of £30,000 was unexpectedly received from the estate of
P. Hinsley,. we are grateful to the family & Executors for this legacy. We also received a donation of
£3,000 from an anonymous donor. Trustees would like to thank all the donors who have made
contributions to BCS funds during the year.
However, the search for financial sustainability is an ongoing Concern to members of the Board.
Reserves policy
It is the Trustees, policy to maintain reserves at a level it considers necessary to meet cash flow
requirements.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, its Constitution, approved by the Charity Commission
in August 2022.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are recruited and appointed by existing trustees.
Rlsk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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18 Ditchingham Dam
Bungay
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Trustees
Mr5 Susan Collins
Mr5 Linda Christine Bailey
Mr Antony john Oliver Dawes
Mr Philip james Love
Mr Robert Prior
Mrs Wendy Elizabeth Walpole lappointed 10.01.241
Independent Examlner
van Dijk Accountants
11 Trinity Stfeet
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 IEH
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 October 2024 and Signed on its behalf bv..
Irf5
S Collin5- Chair

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF
BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
CHARITY NUMBER 1200141
I report on the accounts of the Bungay Community Support for the year to 31 March 2024
which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 of the Charities Act 2011
I'the Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the aetounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual iterns or disclosure5 in the accounts, and seeking explanation5 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 accounts
present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the
statement below.
Independent exam5ner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which Elves me cause
to believe that, in any material respect=
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act.. or
the account5 did not accord with the accounting TetOTds,' or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair" view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reathed.
I van Dijk FMAAT
van Dijk Accountants Limited
11 Trinity Street
Bungay
Suffolk NR35 IEH
27 September 2024

BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Charity Number: 1200141
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
Forthe year to 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Recelpts
Donations
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
Total funds
Last year
3,223
72,091
31.726
4,222
77,252
2,707
35,948
77,252
2,707
217
Grants
Food hall sales
Other income
217
125
Holding funds third party
437
Total Receipts
31,943
84,182
116,125
75,876
Payments
Holding funds third party
Repairs and renewals
Office expense5
Rent
269
269
4,985
978
4,985
978
3,084
1,024
3,810
704
5,249
1,560
1,852
21,373
5,249
1,560
1,852
21,373
Heat and Light
Telephone/internet
656
3,335
467
Recruitment
Travel
422
422
378
Training
Cleaninglwaste
Refreshments
19
19
io
591
591
303
109
109
422
Equipment
Insurance
1,146
598
1,146
598
783
453
Subscriptions
Events
173
173
83
83
3,790
Sundrv
Accountancy
Professional fees
2,266
2,266
202
3,296
9,593
4,078
324
3,296
9,593
4,078
324
4,949
2,000
128
Food Hall
Plant and machinery
Office equipment
358
Total Payments
58,962
58,962
26,856
Surplus/ldeficltl for the year
31,943
25,219
57,163
49,020
Transfer between funds
172
172

BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Charity Number: 1200141
CASH FUNDS
At 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Cash funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total funds
Last year
Lloyds Account
Cash in hand
32.606
189
73,388
105,994
189
48,927
93
Balance carrled forward
32.795
73.388
106,183
49,020
Movement During Year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total funds
Last year
Lloyds Account
Cash in hand
31.676
96
25,391
57,067
96
48,927
93
Net Movement
31.772
25,391
57,163
49,020
Summary movement
Cash blf
Net movement in year
Cash funds
49,020
57,163
Cash c/f
106,183

BUNGAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Charity Number: 1200141
STATEMENT OF NON CASH ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
At 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Closing Assets and liabilitie5
Unrestrirted
Restrirted
Total funds
Last year
Plant and equipment
Office equipment
Stock
4.206
682
4,206
682
128
358
150
150
150
Accrua15
Note I
600
600
600
Balance carried forward
750
4,888
5,638
1,236
Note l Accruals
Accruals reflects the annual accountancy charge for independent review.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by..
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S Collins
Chair
14 October 2024