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2023-03-31-accounts

Object i ves and Acti viti es
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 Gray and the
neighbourhood
without
distinction
ofpolitical,
religious or other opinions,
including
use for
meetings,
lectures and classes, 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 tothose
Para 1.17and
1.19
Trustees are mindful
oftheir responsibilities
for the maintenance
ofthe Hall and for the
purposes for the public use ofthe inhabitants
ofSt Mary Gray and
benefit, in particular, the the neighbourhood
in the way this is
actlvibes, plolects ol seilces 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 is a nursery
providing
education for young children
all of
whom are drawn
from the neighbourhood.
There are insufficient
nursery
places 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 ofthe gym come from the
local, indudin
man
vulnerable
families.
Statement confirming Para 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 2011and have given due regard to public
issued by the Charity benefit guidance
published
by the Charity
Commission
on public
Commission.
benefit

Achiev eme nts and Pe rformance
SORP refsranca
Trustees have worked
with the users to
ensure the building
is fit for purpose
and the
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 users were able to provide services to the
community.
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to A small area of land is now being used, free
the circumstances of its ofcharge,
by the nursery to provide a
beneficiaries
and
any wider Community
Garden which was formally
benefits to society as a opened
by the Mayor of Bromley.
whole.
Trustees agreed a grant of85000to the gym
towards free classes to children
from low
income families who were unable to afford to
pay as well as some children of Ukrainian
refugee families.

Achievements
against
Para 1.41 A budget forecast is in place to plan plan major
objectives set works
in line with predicted
income
and
expenditure
to ensure the longevity
ofthe
buildin
.
Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The financial
position ofthe charity
is good
financial
position at the end
snd in line with the planned
budget
ofthe period
Statement
explaining
the
Para 122 The financial
policy includes a
section on
policy for holding reserves reserves to cover any shorffall 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
of reserves
held
Para 122 A sum equal to one year's anticipated
incoflle
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 124 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 123 There are currently
no uncertainties
about
uncertainties
about the
the charity continuing
charity continuing
as a going
concern
You ma
ch
oose to indude further sta tements
where relevant about:
tements
where relevant about:
Trustees review a risk register and have
A description ofthe principal identied the following
risks:
risks facing the charity 1. No income from users ofthe
premises.
The reserves
policy will
mitigate this risk
2. Insuflicient Trustees. Work has
begun on seeking
new
Trustees to fill
vacancies and improve succession
planning.

Structure, Governance and Man agement
Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Para 125 Scheme of 10June 1980
How is the charity Pars 125
constitutedg
Trustee selection methods Para 125 4 appointed by London Borough of Bromley
induding
details ofany
8appointed by existing Trustees (currently 2
constitutional
provisions e.g.
vacancies)
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
'
Cha
name
The Cra Valle War Memorial Hall
Other name the charit uses
R
istered charit
number 226395
Charity's
principal
address 177High Street
St Mary Gray
Orpington
Kent
BR54AX
Names ofthe charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Oflice (Ifany) Dates
r
acted ifnot for whole Name
to a
ofperson lor
oint trustee
body) entitled
ifan
James Bryce Chair 01/04/2022 to
11/07/2022
Sheila Anderson Treasurer
Jacqueline
Giles
Secretary
David House
Cllr Yvonne Bear London Borough of Bromley
James Cook
Cllr Harry Stranger London Borough of Bromley
Phillips
Bild
Chair From 11/07/2022
Christopher
Pierce
Appointed 11/07/2022
Cllr Christopher Appointed 11/07/2022 London Borough of Bromley
Price

Charity Registered
Number 226395
Charity Registered
Number 226395
2023 2022
HSBC Metrobank Total Total
f f f
Income Rent Nursery 15,961.16 15,961.16 15,554.16
Rent Keddles Gym 23,955.00 23,955.00 19,000.00
Utilities Nursery 1,747.17
COVID Support grants 433.00
Bank Interest 0.05 0.05 0.52
Total Income 39,916.16 0.05 39,916.21 36,734.85
Expenditure Electric (EDF) -1,129.97
Gas (British Gas) -1,013.81 -1,013.81 -225.38
Water (Castle Water) -2,419.32
Insurance 2,703.29 2,703.29 2,178.63
Rates 928.03
Professionalfees 900.00 2,670.60
Routine maintenance 4,582.23 4,582.23 5,970.47
Conversion
oflighting to LED
5,090.00
Major works/improvements plan 17,045.90 17,045.90
Bank charges 60.00 60.00 15.00
Administration
expenses
814.82 814.82 466.84
Total expenditure 25,092.43 25,092A3 13,544.90
Transfers between accounts
Income less expenditure 14,823.73 0.05 14,823.78 23,189.95
Opening
Balance
128,231.13 2,196.02 130,427.15 107,237.20
Closing Balance 143,054.86 2,196.07 145450.93 130g27.15