CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ElA) ANO WALES , Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Roport to th• trust•o• On •ccounts lor th• y••r 31" 2024 I Charty no Ilf any) 229587 S•t out on 9•5 3&4 I rewrt lo the trustees on ry ffxaninati of the 8cxxJunts crf tho ab(Ae chanty llhe Trusf) for the y88r ended 3111212024. R•spon•lbllitip• and baskn of rert A8 the th•riV$ truees. y(Ki are re8[th for the weparntron CA the ojunts In &£ordarKe with the wuirements of the Chantse8 Act 2011 I rvwt in rospocl ol nry crf t Tfu8t'8 c8rried out under sedK>n 145 crf the 2011 Ad and in carrying out my exaMits.0n. I ftlky4fft141 the apFAicabb8 Eire(aK>ns given ty the Charity Comm10 urthr sedth 145(5Mbl d the Ad. Independent I tXXTled ry exarinion. l o)nfimi that menal matters h8VO examln•fs stat•ment Lvme lo my attention In conOn with the exan¥nots"on which giv•s rna I to b81ithe that in. any nwena resrcx'. of th• Chanti08 Ad. or the &xowts dKI tKrt comply th tho 8pFkntAe requirements cor£emmg the fomi aThJ a)ntent ol accxjjnts set Ixrt in the Chaiities (Acccwjnts &MY ReFKxts) RegLd8tsons 2008 other than any nwuiroment that the a(D)unts give a and f&'rf which is not a matter with the exanination to whith atents'on should t drdwn in thig reFort in order to enth a prwr urAdwstsnding of the x(¥)unts lo reached.. 20108 Nam•: Dad Gwy Wwh R•l•vant prof•ulonal quallllcalk*n(sl or b Of any): FCA Addr. 6 WcoYEands Part. North Gosknh. fvkn¥casll• Tyne. NE13 6PG IER Oct 2018
Section B 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).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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| Association Wideopen & North Gosforth Community |
Association Wideopen & North Gosforth Community |
Association Wideopen & North Gosforth Community |
Association Wideopen & North Gosforth Community |
Association Wideopen & North Gosforth Community |
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| For theperiod from |
01/01/2024 Period start date |
To | 31/12/2024 Period end date |
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| SectionA Receipts and payments | ||||||
| A1Receipts | Unrestricted funds tothenearest £ 10,427 9,567 4,880 175 - - 990 - 777 26,816 - - - 26,816 9,445 3,795 306 2,896 697 - 2,031 - 993 - 20,163 1,298 - 1,298 21,461 5,355 20,219 25,574 |
Restricted funds tothenearest £ - - - - 10,800 - 19 - 10,819 - - - 10,819 800 - - - - - - 72 - - 872 1,000 - 1,000 1,872 8,947 1,826 10,773 |
Endowment funds tothenearest £ |
Total funds tothenearest £ 10,427 9,567 4,880 175 10,800 - 990 19 777 37,635 - - - 37,635 10,245 3,795 306 2,896 697 - 2,031 72 993 - 21,035 2,298 - 2,298 23,333 14,302 |
Lastyear tothenearest £ |
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| Committee Fundraising | 10,427 | - - - - - - - - - |
10,427 | 13,464 | ||
| Regular Hire of Hall | 9,567 | 9,567 | 9,318 | |||
| Adhoc Hire of Hall | 4,880 | 4,880 | 7,552 | |||
| Private Donations/Bequests | 175 | 175 | - | |||
| Grants | - | 10,800 | 11,000 | |||
| Miscelleneous | - | - | 18 | |||
| Solar | 990 | 990 | 1,133 | |||
| Defibrillator | - | 19 | 34 | |||
| Interest/Investment Income | 777 | 777 | 582 | |||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
26,816 | 37,635 | 43,101 | |||
| A2Assetand investmentsales, (see table). |
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| - | - | - | ||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3Payments |
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| - | 37,635 | 43,101 | ||||
| Cost of FundraisingEvents | 9,445 | - - - - - - - - - - |
10,245 | 12,729 | ||
| Repairs & Maintenance | 3,795 | 3,795 | 2,844 | |||
| Ofice Costs (Stationery, Postage, Phone & Web) |
306 | 306 | 401 | |||
| Utilities | 2,896 | 2,896 | 2,580 | |||
| Insurance | 697 | 697 | 669 | |||
| Investments | - | - | - | |||
| Cleaning | 2,031 | 2,031 | 2,434 | |||
| Defibrilator | - | 72 | - | |||
| Miscellaneous | 993 | 993 | 406 | |||
| Software/IT | - | - | - | |||
| Subtotal | 20,163 | 21,035 | 22,063 | |||
| A4Assetand investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Purchase of Fixed Assets | 1,298 | - - - |
2,298 | 16,362 | ||
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| Subtotal | 1,298 | 2,298 | 16,362 | |||
| Totalpayments Netof receipts/(payments) A5Transfersbetween funds A6Cash fundslastyearend Cashfundsthisyearend |
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| - | 23,333 | 38,425 | ||||
| 5,355 | - | 14,302 | 4,676 | |||
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- | - | ||||
| 20,219 | 22,045 | 17,369 | ||||
| 25,574 | - | 36,347 | 22,045 |
20/07/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilitie5 at the end of the period untrIC R•8tri¢t•d lur*as lynds EndowmeAt ndb Dotai15 01 C•sh fvnds 10.OCIJ To1 c•sh fvn(ts 24.574 ie.77J furAh fvnd¥ nds D¢t¥ils Fvn4 t• whi¢h DelIS urt¥nt 1¥• 83 Inv•slm•rt xs•ts Detgl 04 Asg•ts rnl•in•d for th• ANt4• De1¢5 86 Li#biltii D•1• of CSCnJ 20107J2025
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-Jan—24 Period start date To 31-Dec-24Period end date Charity name: Wideopen and North Gosforth Community Association Charity registration number: 229587
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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) Age Uk Football Coaching (Advancement of young persons) The venue has sub groups which use the |
| hall with compliments Ladies Group (Social Cohesion and advancement of issues affecting women) Provision of Health objectives in the local community by installation of a Defibrillator unit, accessible to all 24/7 via 999 service. Ongoing efforts continue for the in life running cost of the Defibrillator consumables as well as the provision of an additional unit within our charities operating area |
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| 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 notifications from the charities commission |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference Summary of the main Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trustee’s are working in line with the financial management policy,. Our operating committee regularly review our project list as well as our running costs to ensure we are meeting our commitments |
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| 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 orde |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity runs a financial management 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 delivere |
| 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 reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in defcit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity is a going concern and Holds sufficient balances to continue trading even in the event of no income for the period of one year, and sufficient balances to pay insurance excesses in the event of a unforeseen event |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by previous committee until resignation or termination |
trustees
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Wideopen and North Gosforth Community
Association
Other name the charity uses Daverson Hall
Registered charity number 229587
Charity’s principal address Daverson Hall, Elmwood Avenue
North Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 6PX
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| David Watson | Maintenance & Projects Manager |
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| Jacqui McRae Phillipson |
Chairperson | |||
| Phil Dodd | Cleaning & Facilities Manager |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Phil Dodd Full name(s) David Watson Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Trustee Chair, etc) Date 15/09/2025