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www.denmeathc.uk
ANNUAL REPORT AND CLOSING ACCOUNTS FOR:
DENMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE cio
FOR THE PERIOD: MARCH 11th 2023 TO DECEMBER 310t 2023
The Trustees of 'Denmead Cc*mmunty Centre. cio are pleased to F￿￿ent their annual report for the
period 11- March 2023 to 31" Decernber 2023.
'Denmead Cornmunily Centre. cio started trading on March 111b 2023 arbd was formed by closiTrg
and transferring the assets of the 'Denmead Commuilty Assoaation. which ceased trading ￿ 10"
March 2023.
The reason for this was thal 'Denmead Communrty Association. was an urhincorporated charty. So,
to F￿Otect the trustees we made the decision to close and re-op￿ as an I￿orporated body.
The prirnary objertrrfe of the DCC refnains the same and 1$:
1. To preserve and pro1￿te ts Obj Schwl building wh￿h is one of Oenmead's most
cherished buildings currently beirbg used as a rnulti discipli￿ Comrnunity Centre,
providing aTrJ promotsng rental space for recreatj'on. leisure and education for the benefit
of the local cornmunrty.
Comprising of 7 rooms and 3 kitchens (CKbe of which is professionally frtted) the centre prowdes a
variety of services frorn infant groups, ycga, Pilates, language lessons, upholstery classes, table
tenn15. counselling and care services. Plus. weekly coffee sessions and luncheon club for the
elderly in the village all run by volunteers.
A pre-school operates from 08'.00 to 17:00 5 days per V•Eek during term time.
The centre also hosts the Denmead Brass Band wthich ￿ an award-winning band alow wrth
Southern Arts Academy which currently has over 100 students and includes the under 21 nats.onal
dance squad which has won many ￿ardS all dtsplayed with pride in the centre.
DCC holds fundraising events such as 'Ftroms in the Park, in Juty which is a tske on the 'Last Ntht
of the Proms., the Denmead Brass Band mainline the event plus other performers entertain 300+
people on the lawn at the front of the building, rain or shine the audience brir¥J ￿cnicS and drinks
and it is a￿vaYS a sold out aThd fun event that raises funds for by the DCC and the Brass Band.
in Octoter we held c¥Jr ￿9geSt fijndraiser event, 'The 23 Denmead Beer Festival. which has
becorne a very powlar event and in 2023 ￿lped us raise over £7,0￿ rnakir￿ it our main fund-
raising event of the year.

In 2024 we airn to intrOd￿e a third event to cornmemorate the 150 anniversary of the building of
the centre wh￿h was originally a School.
We also hold monthly film nights. and occasional quiz and race nights all hosted by volunteers to
help raise money towards the running costs of this extrernety important comfflunity asset
Financial Review: 11th March 2023- 3111 December 2023
Iplease see enclosed ac￿￿ntS}
Total receipts for period 11° March 2023 _ 31° December 2023 were £116,780.
Payments out for sarne peri¢)d totalled.. £96.439.00
Leaving us wrth a surplus of £20,341.00
It is important to note that onty £46:975 was generated by roorn hire. The remairKler was raise(I by
holding fundraising events, grants and donabons.
Staff, Trustees and Volunt￿r5 (during the period):
Employees 4- Consisting of:
Centre Manager- 25 hours I week
Assistant to Centre Manager- 12 hours I week
Caretaker- 15 hours I week
Housekeeper- 11 hours I week
Tru8tee&'
lan Williarns
Rob Stark
Po8la Taylor Ri(Idick
David Roy
Bob Porter
Alison Buckle
Sharon Stark
Ftssident and Historian
Chair of the Trustees
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretsry
Trustee responsible for grant applications
Trustee responsible fof front office
We are alway5 interested in wjentsfying potential new trustees. However, Ihe board will onty cor*wJer
new trustees who can provide a $￿cifiC skill set that will complernent the current Trustee
management team.
Any Selection ￿11 Involve background information and a detailed resurne wll be eX￿ted
detailiTbg experience, skills, achievements and an explanatIc￿ as to wkny ttw vmnt to become
trustee.
It 18 a pre-conditj.on of appointment that all trustees must be willirwJ to undergo a standard DBS
check. whilst Employees must undergo an enhanced DBS chec
Current Charrty narne for which this report refers..
DENMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE CIO- Registration Numter: 1200225
Address:
The Denmead Communty Centre
School Lane
Denmead
Waterltjoville
P07 6LU
Rob Stark_ Chair of the Trustees - Denmead Cornmunrty Centre CIO _ Reg no.. 1200225

DENMEAD COMMUNfTY CENTRE CIO
Reg￿ered Charity No. 12(K)225
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR: Ilth MARCH - 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted FuTrds Restricted Funds Total FuTrds Total Last Year
RECEIPTS
Grants & Donations
Hire of Premises and Equipme
Fund Raising Events
Other Income
Total Receipts
20361
T1036
20361
77036
70629
3196
161
79632
293
116780
293
116780
PAYMENTS
Rent
Repairs and Renewals
Lighting & Heating
Water & Sewage
Cleaning
Fund Raising Costs
Staff Costs
Insurance
Licences & Subscriptions
Roorn & Equipment Hire Expenses
Printing, Stationery & Postage
Telephone
Off ice Machinery Maintenance
Sundry Expenses
Sub Total
10564
19689
5213
10564
19S89
5213
10487
4289
7653
1155
1921
1493
40141
789
1419
6587
45022
817
716
1419
6587
45022
817
716
139
134
134
2167
235
5975
77594
659
2483
96439
659
2483
96439
Capital Expenditure
Total Payments
96439
96439
77594
Net Receipts
20341
20341
2038
Cash Funds Last Year End
68605
68605
66567
Cash Funds This Year End
88946
68605

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **1. Basis of preparation** 

These accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis **.** 

## **2.   Statement of assets and liabilities at 31[st] December 2023** 

## **Cash funds** 

Cash and bank balances held by NatWest Bank **£88,946** 

## **Other assets** 

Catering Equipment in 3 kitchens Film projection and sound equipment General hire furniture (tables & chairs) Garden mowers and tools Fixtures & fittings Collective Insured Value: **£125,424.62** 

## **Liabilities** 

HMRC 

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