Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-01-24 Period start date To 31-12-24 Period end date
Charity name: Trimdon Village Hall & Playing Field
Charity registration number:1201335
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To benefit the residents of Trimdon Village,without bias, by advancing education,provide facilities for social welfare,recreation and leisure time occupation to improve conditions of life |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
A range of activities inc Dance classes. Yoga,Coffee morning, Over 50s group Taekwondo,Parent & Toddler,Kurling Services inc Food bank,Citizens Advise, Info & Advise,Pact meetings Polling Station |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Having regard to the guidance issued by the commission on public benefit and to accomplish our objectives we facilitate some 12 group activities and a range of services.We have some 250 users a week. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We have run a Fun & Food program during the school holidays. All fully attended, providing a meal for the children and an activity for the family. Our Junior dance classes offer a range of styles with the option of certification. Housing advise,Citizens advise and Food bank collections services are all well used The Taekwondo group run 2 sessions which again are very well supported The Toddler group prepares our little ones for the progression to school. Early learning & play Our Xmas activities inc a Fair & Panto promoted by our councillors were popular and sold out. A feel good factor in the run up to Xmas.All events and activities try to help and enrich peoples lives |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have a healthy balance sheet and have managed control of our liabilities this year. This enables us to forecast similar control in 2025 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to avoid financial difficulties,unexpected need or an emergency. They can cover unforeseen costs. Part of our strategic,operational and budgetary planning |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10k To be reviewed |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointment by charity trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Trimdon Village hall & Playing Field |
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| Other name the charity uses | Trimdon Village Hall |
| Registered charity number | 1201335 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1,Wynyard Road Trimdon Village Co.Durham TS29 6JG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mrs Julie Thomas | Chairperson | Term end 31/12/24 | Committee | |
| Mrs Margaret Iddon |
Secretary | |||
| Mr Geoff Appleton | Treasurer | |||
| Mrs AmyStewart | ||||
| Mrs Paula Atkinson | ||||
| Mrs TracyHarland | ||||
| Mrs Rebecca Rawlins |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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| Independent Examiner |
Mr Les Oliver | 35,Front Street South, Trimdon Village Co.Durham TS29 6LY |
| Parish Councillor |
Mrs Bernadette Oliver |
Ditto |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Old charity No:- 520894 now closed
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) G,Appleton .Thomas J
Full name(s) Geoffrey Appleton Julie Thomas
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Trustee Chair, etc)
Date
05/03/2025
| Charity Name Trimdon Village hall & Playing Field |
Charity Name Trimdon Village hall & Playing Field |
Charity Name Trimdon Village hall & Playing Field |
No (if any) | |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 1/1/2024 |
To | Period end date 12/31/2024 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts Transfer from A/c 520894 31,228 Hall Hire 9,106 Events 1,240 Grants 30,451 - - - - 72,025 - - Sub total - Total receipts 72,025 A3 Payments Ins-Licenses 918 Elect-Gas 2,622 Rates 240 Repairs 2,990 Services 1,802 Cleaning-Expenses 471 Pay 13,141 50s Project-Chairs 1,290 Panto- Fees Others 13,378 Sub total 36,852 - - Sub total - Total payments 36,852 Net of receipts/(payments) 35,173 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 35,173 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ 10,000 - - - - - - - 10,000 - - - 10,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,000 - - 10,000 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 41,228 9,106 1,240 30,451 82,025 - - - 918 2,622 240 2,990 1,802 471 13,141 1,290 13,378 36,852 - - - 36,852 45,173 - - 45,173 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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41,228 | 39,940 | ||
| 9,106 | 5,748 | |||
| 1,240 | 889 | |||
| 30,451 | 15,388 | |||
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| 82,025 | 61,965 | |||
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918 | 907 | ||
| 2,622 | 1,235 | |||
| 240 | 130 | |||
| 2,990 | 2,038 | |||
| 1,802 | 1,291 | |||
| 471 | 264 | |||
| 13,141 | 8,756 | |||
| 1,290 | 4,321 | |||
| 13,378 | 1,795 | |||
| 36,852 | 20,737 | |||
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| - | 36,852 | 20,737 | ||
| 10,000 | - - - - |
45,173 | 41,228 | |
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| 10,000 | 45,173 | 41,228 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Current Bank A/c Details N/A Details N/A Details N/A Details N/A Signature G.Appleton J.Thomas Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 35,173 10,000 - - - - 35,173 10,000 OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Geoff.Appleton Julie Thomas Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| G.Appleton | Geoff.Appleton | 3/5/2025 | |
| J.Thomas | Julie Thomas | 3/5/2025 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name
Trimdon Village hall & Playing Field
On accounts for the year ended
31/12/2024
Charity no (if any)
1201335
Set out on pages
1
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
L.Oliver
Date:
20/01/2025
Name:
George Lesley Oliver
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
October 2018
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HNC Public Admin. Cert in Management Studies
Address:
35,Front Street South, Trimdon Village Co Durham TS29 6LY
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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