Spaldwick Common Ground Annual Accounts
Charity: Spaldwick Common Ground Charity No: 1206666 Financial Year Ending: 5 April 2025
1. Trustees’ Annual Report
Objectives
Spaldwick Common Ground was established to design, fund, and deliver a sustainable, inclusive, and multi-functional community space within the interior of St James’ Church, Spaldwick. Our primary aim is to sympathetically renovate part of this historic building to accommodate a wide range of community activities. These include meetings, cultural events, fitness and well-being classes, and social gatherings, all supported by essential amenities such as catering facilities and accessible toilets.
Activities
During the year the charity:
- Worked with Spaldwick PCC to produce plans and draft Heads of Terms Agreement
Achievements
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Draft plans produced
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Draft Heads of Terms written
Financial Review
The charity reported a surplus of £0 for 2024/5 since no trading or income generation occurred
Trustees:
Mr Guy Player Mr Mark Anthony Herriman Mr Frederick Johan Dreyer Dr Wayne Birks
2. Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA)
(Year ended 5 April 2025)
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total 2025 Total 2024 | Total 2025 Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Grants | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Fundraising events | £0 | – | £0 | £0 |
| Bank interest | £0 | – | £0 | £0 |
| Total Income | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Expenditure | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total 2025 Total 2024 | Total 2025 Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Volunteer expenses | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Admin & stationery | £0 | – | £0 | £0 |
| Fundraising costs | £0 | – | £0 | £0 |
| **Total Expenditure ** | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
Net Income for the Year
| Total 2025 Total 2024 | Total 2025 Total 2024 |
|---|---|
| Net income £0 |
£0 |
| Transfers between funds (£0) | (£0) |
| Net movement in funds £0 | £0 |
3. Balance Sheet
(As at 5 April 2025)
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank – Current account £0 | £0 | |
| Cash in hand | £0 | £0 |
| Total Assets | £0 | £0 |
| Liabilities |
**2025 ** | 2024 |
Liabilities 2025 2024 Accrued expenses £0 £0 Total Liabilities £0 £0
Net Assets
£0 (2024: £0)
4. Funds of the Charity
Fund Type 2025 2024
Unrestricted funds £0 £0 Restricted funds £0 £0 Total Funds £0 £0
5. Notes to the Accounts (Example)
1. Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments (or accruals, depending on choice) basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
2. Trustee expenses
No trustees received remuneration.
3. Staff costs
The charity had no paid staff during the year (2024: none).
4. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions.
6. Trustee Approval
Approved by the Trustees: 4/2/26