Kingsgrove Community Hub
Report and Accounts Period ended 31 August 2023
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
Kingsgrove Community Hub
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Trustees
Dr Neil William Townsend Eileen Jane White Daniel Charles Harbour Dr Kenneth John Armour
Governing Document
Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 11 August 2022 as amended by written special resolution dated 21 November 2022.
Company Registration Number
14290081
Charity Registration Number
01201363
Principal Address & Registered Office
70 Westfield Way Charlton Wantage Oxfordshire
Independent Examiner
Sarah Crispin ACA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Contents
| Contents | Page |
| Company Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Annual Report | 2-4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8-9 |
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Kingsgrove Community Hub
Directors’/Trustees’ report for the period 11[th] August 2022 to 31[st] August 2023
The trustees, who are the charity's directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in submi�ng the Report and Accounts for the ini�al period of opera�ons ended 31[st] August 2023.
Administra�ve details
Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7EP.
The directors, who are also trustees of the charity, who served during the period were:
K J Armour (appointed 11 August 2022)
D C Harbour (appointed 11 August 2022)
N W Townsend (appointed 11 August 2022)
E J White (appointed 11 August 2022)
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee without share capital, registra�on number 1429081. It is governed by its Memorandum and Ar�cles of Associa�on.
New trustee directors may be appointed from �me to �me by the company’s parent, Oxfordshire Community Churches (registra�on number 0322320, registered charity no. 1056921). At least two of the company’s trustee directors must be independent of the parent, being neither employees nor trustees of the parent.
Objec�ve and ac�vi�es
The company was established to build and manage a community building /facility to provide ameni�es for the local community in the Kingsgrove housing development in Wantage, Oxfordshire and the surrounding region.
During the period under review the company was established and began working on the building of the community centre by:
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Engaging with architects, building contractors and others to begin the construc�on phase of the community centre.
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developers, to provide funds to enable the construc�on to be completed.
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Work was also undertaken to develop policies and procedures for the future opera�on of the facility.
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Charity Commission.
Financial review
| eview for the year are set out in the atached fnancial statements. |
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| Summary fnancial results | |
Total income |
£ 75,669 |
| Total expenditure | (35,887) |
| Net movement on funds | £ 39,782 |
Before the charitable company was incorporated, income and expenditure relating to the development of the Kingsgrove Community Hub (KCH) were made by Oxfordshire Community Churches (OCC) as part of its restricted funds. After incorporation, OCC continued to manage a restricted fund for the development and transferred grants totalling £75,669 to KCH during the year. OCC hold a bank account on behalf of KCH and this balance is included as a debtor in the accounts.
Reserves policy
At present the company holds no long-term reserves. Once the construc�on phase is completed and the company is opera�ng the facility a policy will be developed.
Responsibili�es of trustees under company law
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accoun�ng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accoun�ng Prac�ce).
a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and applica�on of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accoun�ng policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Chari�es SORP;
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make judgments and es�mates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether the applicable accoun�ng standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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that the charity will con�nue in opera�on.
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The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accoun�ng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any �me the financial posi�on of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven�on and detec�on of fraud and other irregulari�es.
Approval
This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 rela�ng to small companies, was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
EJWhite
EJWhite (Mar 14, 2024 10:11 GMT)
Eileen White
Date: Mar 14, 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
Kingsgrove Community Hub ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 11 August 2022 to 31 August 2023 on pages 6 to 9 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on page 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 reached.
Sarah Crispin
Sarah Crispin (Mar 14, 2024 12:09 GMT)
Sarah Crispin ACA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
Date: Mar 14, 2024
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Kingsgrove Community Hub
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
| Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations 3 Total income and endowments EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 75,669 75,669 35,887 35,887 39,782 39,782 - 39,782 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - |
Total Funds 2023 £ 75,669 |
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| 75,669 | |||
| 35,887 | |||
| 35,887 | |||
| 39,782 | |||
| 39,782 - |
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| 39,782 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account required by the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on page 8-9 form part of these accounts.
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Kingsgrove Community Hub
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023
| Note CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets / (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities TOTAL NET ASSETS FUND BALANCES 12 Unrestricted Funds General funds |
Unrestricted Funds £ 45,457 - 45,457 (5,675) 39,782 39,782 39,782 39,782 39,782 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
Total Funds 2023 £ 45,457 - |
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| 45,457 (5,675) |
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| 39,782 | |||
| 39,782 | |||
| 39,782 | |||
| 39,782 | |||
| 39,782 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 August 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 however, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner and their report has been included in these financial statements.
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The directors (who are the charitable company's trustees for the purposes of charity law) acknowledge their responsibilities (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its net income or expenditure for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:
EJWhite EJWhite (Mar 14, 2024 10:11 GMT) --------------------------------------EILEEN WHITE Mar 14, 2024 Date: _______
Company number: 14290081
Charity number: 01201363
The notes on page 8-9 form part of these accounts.
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Kingsgrove Community Hub
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
1 Statutory Information
The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
2 Accounting Policies
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"), with the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.
The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
a) Going concern
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The trustees (who are the charitable company's directors for the purposes of company law) have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
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b) Income Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.
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c) Expenditure Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
The cost of raising funds is not significant and has not been separately disclosed.
Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.
- d) Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.
e) Taxation The company is a registered charity; it has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.
- f) Financial instruments The charity's financial assets and financial liabilities all qualify as basic financial instruments, as defined by FRS102. Except for loans, creditors and debtors are measured at their expected settlement value (normally the amount of cash that the charity expects to pay or receive). The charity recognises liabilities for the principal of those loans that remains outstanding at the year end (i.e. the liabilities exclude any interest chargeable on the loans in future years).
g) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement
The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.
- h) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement The trustees do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period.
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Kingsgrove Community Hub
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
3 Donations
| Grants receivable 4 Charitable expenditure a Costs incurred directly on specific activities Project management fees Professional & legal fees Miscellaneous expenses b Costs incurred on support & administration Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Office & IT costs Insurance Total expenditure |
2023 £ 75,669 |
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| 75,669 | |
| 2023 £ 6,167 27,207 90 |
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| 33,464 | |
| 1,590 | |
| 1,590 577 256 |
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| 2,423 | |
| 35,887 |
The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £1,590.
5 Debtors
| Falling due within one year: Cash held on behalf of the charity 6 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year Accruals |
2023 £ 45,457 |
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| 45,457 | |
| 2023 £ 5,675 |
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| 5,675 |
7 Transactions with related parties During the year the charity received donations totalling £75,669 from related parties.
8 Members
Each member of the company commits to contribute if the charity is wound up an amount of £10.
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