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2021-03-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The provision
and maintenance
ofthe
the charity as set out in its Village Hall and annexe for use by the
governing document inhabitants
ofSt Mary Cray and the
neighbourhood
without
distinction
of political,
religious or other opinions,
induding
use for
meetings,
lectures and dasses, and for other
forms of recreation
and leisure time
occupation,
with the objective of improving
life for the said.
Summary
activities
ofthe main
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
Trustees are mindful
oftheir responsibilities
forthe maintenance
ofthe Hall and forthe
purposes for the public use ofthe inhabitants
ofSt Mary Gray and
benefit, in particular, the the neighbourhood
in the way this is
activities, projects or services achieved.
identified in the accounts.
The Hall is currently
in use for the majority
of
time by two organisations
both ofwhom
meet the objectives.
The first isa nursery
providing
education
for young children
all of
whom are drawn
from the neighbourhood,
a
facility in short supply
in the area. The
second isa gym which provides facilities not
available
in the immediate
vicinity.
This
provides for all age groups:
Many users of
the gym come from the locality and the gym
owner works dosely with local schools to
hei
im
rove the health oflocal children.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have complied
with the duty
whether the trustees have set out in section 17ofthe Charities Act
had regal'd td tfte guidafloe 2011and have given due regard td public
issued by the Charity benefit guidance
published
by the Charity
Commission
on public
Commission.
benefit

SORP reference
This has been a challenging
year for
Trustees due the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trustees have continued to ensure the
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 charity is sound financially
with effective
governance
and management.
Trustees
identifying the difference the have met regularly
via Zoom to keep the
charity's work has made to situation
under review and take action when
the circumstances ofits required.
beneficiarie and any wider
benefits to society as a The nursery
has continued to operate
whole. throughout
the year and Trustees have
maintained
contact with them to ensure any
additional
requirements
to meet Covid
regulations
have been met.
The gym has been allowed to be open for
only a couple ofweeks.
This has meant a
potential
drop in income.
However,
applications
made for grants from the local
authority
have been successful.
This has
allowed Trustees to work with the gym
owner during the year and help to ensure a
return to effective operation once the
restrictions
have been lifted.
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New contracts introduced
last year have
worked
well albeit under difficult
Achievements against Para 1.41 circumstances.
This has allowed Trustees
objectives set to improve business
planning
processes and
ensure effective maintenance
ofthe
premises.
In drawing
up these contracts
it came to light
that ownership
ofthe Hall did not appear on
The Land Registry.
Trustees have taken
steps to address this and the land is now
re istered.
Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Pare 1.21 The financial
position ofthe charity is good
financial position at the end and in line with the planned
budget
ofthe eriod
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The financial
policy indudes asection on
policy for holding reserves reserves to cover any shoiffall
in income
stating why they are held should existing users withdraw
and to
provide sufficient money for larger or
unex
cted costs of maintenance.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 A sum equal to one year's anticipated
income
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
deficit
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Truataaa
i'aview a flak register and have
identified the following
risks:
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 1. Withdrawal
of regular users resulting
risks facing the charity in drop ofincome. The reserves
policy will mitigate this risk
2.
Lack of business
plan.
This has now
been addressed
3. Poor succession
planning
to ensure
sufficient Trustees
in place. This will
be a priority for 2021/22 once the
endemic has settled down

Description
ofcharity's
trusts;
Type of governing
document
Para 1.25 Scheme of 10June 1980
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 4 appointed by London Borough of Bromley
induding
details ofany
(currently 2 vacancies)
constitutional
provisions e.g.
8appointed by existing Trustees (currently 2
election to post or name of vacancies)
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

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where relevant about
ements
where relevant about
ements
where relevant about
Truataaa
have tha fclicwlhg
pcgolaa and
procedures
in place to ensure good
Policies and procedures governance:
adopted for the induction and ~ Risk management
policy
and risk
training oftrustees register
~ Financial
policies
~ Good practice guidelines
~ Roles and responsibilities ofTrustees
~ Declaration
ofinterests
~ Policy for recruitment
of
new
Trustees
including
induction

Charity Registered
Number 226395
Charity Registered
Number 226395
2021 2020
HSBC Metrobank Total Total
6 E E
Income Rent Nursery 15,554.16 15,554.16 15,408.00
Rent Keddles Gym 5,367.00 5,367.00 27,728.75
Utilities Nursery 1,097.70 1,097.70 732.87
Utilities Keddles Gym 1,637.87 1,637.87 1,030.50
COVID Support grants 25,872.09 25,872.09
Bank Interest 1.69 1.69 24.18
Total Income 49,528.82 1.69 49,530.51 44,924.30
Expenditure Electric (EDF) 2,452.15 2,452.15 7,250.21
Gas (British Gas) 2,023.19 2,023.19 5,511.00
Water (Castle Water) 2,432.50 2,432.50 1,702.80
Insurance 1,949.57 1,949.57 3,733.52
Rates 5,892.00
professionalfees 1,675.40 1,675.40 11,009.40
General
Upkeep and Expenses
5,735.11 5,735.11 7,698.53
Boiler Replacement 3,141.86
Bank charges
Gift for IE 35.00 35.00 35.00
Total expenditure 16,302.92 16,302.92 45,974.32
Transfers between accounts
Income less expenditure 33,225.90 1.69 33,227.59 - 1,050.02
Opening
Balance
71,815.80 2,193.81 74,009.61 75,059.63
Closing Balance 105,041.70 2,195.50 107,237.20 74,009.61