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Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Giveherebriefdetailsof anyitems thatthe examinerwishes to disclose .

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01-Jan-23Period start date To 31-Dec-23Period end date

Charity name: Wideopen and North Gosforth Community Association Charity registration number: 229587

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	. • To maintain and manage the building known as Daverson Hall, Elmwood Avenue, NE13 6PX • To encourage the spirit of citizenship and comradeship to all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion ,race, disabilityor sexual orientation(“Non- exclusionary and non- discriminatory ” ) • To obtain, collect, receive and hold monies and funds by way of contribution, subscription or any lawful method, and to spend the same in order to deliver these objectives • The Association shall be non-political and non-sectarian
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The venue is hired out to the following (Butnot limited to) KeepFitMammy (Health & Wellbeing for Mothers) KeepFitForever (Health & Wellbeing for over 55s with frailty ) Flower Club (Arts ,Culture and social) Slimming World ( Health & Lifestyle coaching) Newcastle Wadoki (Fitness & Community Spirit) Little Movers (Advancement of Infants) Hartbeeps (Advancement of Infants) Pilates (Fitness) Dog Training (Education and Community Cohesion) The venue has sub groups which use the hall with compliments Ladies Group (Social Cohesion and advancement of issues afecting women)

		Provision of Health objectives in the local community by installation of a Defbrillator unit, accessible to all 24/7 via 999 service. Ongoing eforts continue for the in life running cost of the Defbrillator consumables as well as the provision of an additional unit within our charities operating area
Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft	Para 1.18	The trustees keep abreast of policy and notifcations from the charities commission

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Trustee’s are working in line with
financial position at the end the
of the period financial management policy,.
Our operating committee regularly
review our project list as well as our
running costs
to ensure we are meeting our
commitments
and have a roadmap of enhancements
to maintain and improve the
environment and service we provide
We have our financial records examined by
a independent person to ensure that all
matters are in order
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity runs a financial
policy for holding reserves management
stating why they are held policy, which instructs us to
hold a minimum balance of a years’
worth of expected committed
expense to provide sufficient stability
in the event of an emergency or
insurance event occurring which could
impede the charities ability to
generate income, We also hold reserves for
grants that have been ringfenced to deliver
outcomes which have yet to be delivered
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The trustees are assured the balance
We have in reserves are proper and
appropriate , with ring-fenced funds
for that of a remaining unspent grant fund
, Defibrillator maintenance fund and
reserved balance for future booking
deposits
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
defcit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The charity is a going concern and
uncertainties about the Holds sufficient balances to continue trading
charity continuing as a going even in the event of no income for the period
concern of one year, and sufficient
balances to pay insurance excesses in the
event of a unforeseen event
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Appointed by previous committee until resignation or termination

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Charity nameWideopen andNorth Gosforth Community Association
Other namethe charity uses	Daverson Hall
Registeredcharity number	229587
Charity’s principal address	DaversonHall, Elmwood Avenue North Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE136PX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	David Watson	Maintenance & Projects Manager
	Jacqui McRae Phillipson	Chairperson
	Phil Dodd	Cleaning & Facilities Manager

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	David Watson Jacqui McRae Phillipson
	Trustee trustee
	01/07/2024
	01/07/2024