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2022-03-31-accounts

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Summary ofthe purposes of Pars 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,
including
use for
meetings,
lectures and classes, and for other
forms ofrecreation
and leisure time
occupation,
with the objective ofimproving
life forthe said.
Summary
activities
ofthe main
in relation to those
Para
1.19
1.17and Trustees are mindful oftheir responsibilities
forthe maintenance
ofthe Hall and for the
purposes for the public use ofthe inhabitants
ofStMary 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 forthe 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 is a 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 closely with local schools to
hei
im rove the health oflocal children.
Statement confirming Pars 1.18 The Trustees
have complied
with the duty
whether the trustees have set out in section 17ofthe Charities Act
had regard to the guidance 2011 and have given due regard to public
issued by the Charity benefit guidance
published
by the Charity
Commission
on public
Commission.
benefit

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Covid-19 has meant continued
challenges
during the year. Trustees have continued to
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20
hold regular
virtual meetings to ensure
sound financial management
with some
identifying the difference the face-to-face meetings where regulations
charity's work has made to allowed.
the circumstances
of its
beneficiaries and any wider The nursery was able to continue working
benefits to society as a throughout
so providing
quality
childcare to
whole. local families and operating
within Covid
regulations.
Unfortunately,
the gym was closed for
some
months
and operating
with limited capacity
for others due to Covid regulations.
Trustees worked closely with the user to
ensure the gym would be operational once
Covid regulations
were lifted.
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choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
A planned
maintenance
programme
has
Achievements against Para 1.41 been drawn
up to ensure the buildings
are
objectives set sound and fitforpurpose
including
installation
of low energy
lighting.
Plans have been drawn
up fora small
area
of land to be set aside for an
intergenerational
community
garden.

Financial Review Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's ra .2 The financial
position ofthe charity is good
financial
position at
the end and
in line with the planned
budget
ofthe
riod
Statement
explaining
the ara The financial
policy includes a
section on
policy for holding reserves reserves to cover any shortfall in income
stating
why they are held
should
existing users withdraw
and to
provide sufficient money for larger or
unex
ted 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 ara 12 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1,23 There are currently
no uncertainties
about
uncertainties
about the
the charity
continuing
charity continuing
as a going
concern

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information
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information
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information
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information
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where relevant about:
Trustees
review a risk register
and have
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 identified
the following risks:
risks facing the charity 1. Withdrawal
ofregular
users resulting
in drop ofincome.
The reserves
policy will mitigate
this
risk
2. Lack ofbusiness
plan.
This has now
been addressed
and linked closely to
the planned
maintenance
programme.
3. Insufficient Trustees. Work has
begun
on seeking
new
Trustees to fill
vacancies and improve succession
planning.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
Scheme of10June 1980
How is the charity ara .25 Trust
constituted?
Trustee selection
methods
ra 1.25 4 appointed
by London
Borough
ofBromley
including
details of any
(currently 2vacancies)
constitutional provisions e.g. 8 appointed
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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Trustees have the following
policies and
procedures
in place to ensure
good
Policies
adopted
and
for
procedures
the induction
and Para 1.51 governance:
~
Risk management
policy
and risk
training of trustees register
~ Financial
policies
~ Good practice guidelines
~ Roles and responsibilities ofTrustees
~ Declaration
of interests
~ Policy for recruitment
of
new
Trustees
including
induction

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets
None
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within
the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own assets

Type of Name Address
adviser
None
Name of chief executive or names ofsenior staff members (Optional information)

Charity Registered
Number 226395
Charity Registered
Number 226395
2022 2021
HSBC Metrobank Total Total
f E E
Income Rent Nursery 15,554.16 15,554.16 15,554.16
Rent Keddles Gym 19,000.00 19,000.00 5,367.00
Utilities Nursery 1,747.17 1,747.17 1,097.70
Utilities Keddles Gym 1,637.87
COVID Support grants 433.00 433.00 25,872.09
Bank Interest 0.52 0.52 1.69
Totallncome 36p734.33 0.52 36,734.85 49,530.51
Expenditure Electric (EDF) -1,129.97 -1,129.97 2,452.15
Gas (British Gas) -225.38 -225.38 2,023.19
Water (Castle Water) -2,419.32 -2,419.32 2,432.50
Insurance 2,178.63 2,178.63 1,949.57
Rates 928.03 928.03
Professional fees 2,670.60 2,670.60 1,675.40
General Upkeep and Expenses 5,970.47 5,970.47 5,462.16
Conversion oflighting to LED
Bank~
5,090.00
16.00.
5,090.00
15.08
Administration
expenses
466.84 466.84 307.95
Total expenditure 13,544.90 13,544.90 16,302.92
Transfers between accounts
Income less expenditure 23,189.43 0.52 23,189.95 33,227.59
Opening
Balance
105,041.70 2,195.50 107,237.20 75,059.63
Closing Balance 128,231.13 2,196.02 130,427.15 108,287.22