LONG EATON AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTSACCOUNT
For the Year Ended
31 December 2023
Registered Charity Number.. 236095

LONG EATON AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIErY
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
OFFICERS & PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
The Members of the Executive
Committee of thè Society
Mrs E Bird Ipresidentl
Mrs G Murphy Ivice Presidentl
Mi55 K Hart Ichair and temp Hon Treasurer August 20231
Ms C Bash Ivice Chairl Passed away July 2023
Mr W Robins IHon. Seeretaryl
Ms Karen Eveson IHon. Treasurerl Resigned July 2023
Ms Sarah Khawaja IASS. Treasurerl
M5 H Bell
Mrm Earp
Missl Green
Mr B Huzzard
Mr S Richardson
Mrs S Zakaria
MrVTZakarian
Mr C Morrison
Transport Manager
Mr B Huzzard
Minibus Drivers
Mr B Huzzard
Mr S Richardson
Mrl Ward
Tuck Shop Assistant
Miss J Green
Principal Address IHon. Secretaryl
2 Highcroft Close
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NGIO IEB
Independent EKaminer
Neil Coupland FCA
RWB Chartered Accountants
Northgate House
North Gate
New Basford
Nottingham
NG7 7BQ

LONG EATON AND DISTRicf MENCAP SOCIETY
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31" December 2023
The Trustees present their report and financial statements of the society for the year ended 31,
December 2023.
Legal Stat115
Long Eaton & District Mencap Society- Happivale Social Club is a registered society with the Charltv
Commission. no.236095.
Long Eaton and District Mencap Soclety- Happivale Social Club
Happivale provides recreallon and leisure activities for people living with a learning disablllty wlth the
object of improving their rnental and physical well-being.
Organisation
The Soclety Is a local Mencap soclety, which Is In partnership with Mentap natlonally, but IS
autonomous and has Its own independent constitution. The governlng body of the Society Is the
Executive Committee. It has the power to appolnt sub committees as it thinks necessary to meet Its
responsibilities. The Charities Cornmission has atcepted the Constitution for the organisation.
All Volunteers/Committee members will. during the course of their duties, have the occasion when
they will be handling monies in connection with the club and its members
Revlew of developments, activities, and achievements
The principal components of the Reserve Fund are maintenance of the building, replacement of
furniture and equipment, training, and a general fund.
We paid for an external professional to revlew the buildin8 to SUPPOrt future planning of maintenance
of the building over the coming years. This wa5 funded as agreed by Trustees though our reseNes.
We delivered Club artivitie5 on both Monday and Friday evenlngs17-9pml throughout the year. We
also held two fundraising fayres, took part In the Long Eaton Carnival Parade, facilitated a bowling trip
and celebrated the King'5 Coronation.
Avrll Cook continued as Happivale Club Co-ordinator and supported the plannlng and delivery of
activltles for members.
We have been successful with a number of grants from grant making bodies to support activities
during the year and on to 2024.

LONG EATON AND DISTRICT MENCqP SOCIErY
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31" December 2023
Income & Expenditure
The Charities Income for the period amounted to £37,948.
Donations and grants amounted to £20,411 including £300 from Long Eaton Rotary, £400 in memory
of Pamel3 Peel, £208 from the Erewa5h Mayor, £100 from the Ladie5 of the Inner Wheel. £150 from
the Friendship Hub and £100 from Sawley Community Association. During the year we have received
restricted funds from grant making bodies including £75 Erewash Borough Council. £2,426.05 from
Mencap/Sport England, £1,535.96 Community Matters for delivery of activitie5 during this financial
year as well a5 £10,000 Awards for All, £500 British Science Association and £4.660 from Derbyshire
Mind for activities and spend in 2024.
We continue to receive a contribution toward5 tran5POrt costs from the Long Eaton members who
travel in our minibus.
Fund Raising amounted to £1,602 inc5uding £374.10 raised from Jenny's Raffles. Jenny has now raised
£1,539.05 towards equipment and activities for the club.
The Happivale Club's subscriptions for the period were £5,954 plus £3,220 contributions for the Long
Eaton minibus. The restricted fund5 income reflects £2,874 toward5 Ilkeston transport.
The Charities Expenditure for the period amounted to £32,134 giving u5 an overall 5urplu5 of £5,785.
Although to note, some funds received £15,160 are for expenditure in 2024.
Happivale Club
Happivale Club provides facilities for anyone with learning difficulties over the age of 16 and enables
them to participate in Social activities which they may otherwise be unable to do. The Club meets
every Monday and Friday evening between 7pm and 9pm excluding bank holiday5
Currently we have around 70 members with the average attendance of 40 to 50 per session. Fridav
nights are the m05t popular. Included in the membership figures are people from Ilkeston Iwho come
on their own minibus) and across the borough. Some of the members may need to bring their Dwn
carers, but Happivale r(self has around 16 volunteers available to run the activities and fundraise.
The events and activitie5 are based on a monthly programrne and included new activities which the
members thDrou8hly enjoyed including 3ctivities within our Healthy Happivale project such as line
dancing, a basketball session, walking netball, boxercise. yoga and healthy food. The club also
celèbrates Burn5 Night. Bonfire Night and ha5 parties and discos for Valentine's Day, Christmas Dav
and New Year. Our New Year disco food was provided by the Ladies of the Inner Wheel. Throughout
the year we hold a variety of fkJnd-rai5ing activities to increase funds and also receive many generous
donations from the local community and organisations.

We continue to work with and are in partnership with Mencap and as such we comply with all the
correct working conditions and have installed relevant policies.
Health and Safety and Insurance
During the year the Fire Extinguishers have been serviced, emergency lighting insperted, and batteries
replaced. PATtestingwas carried out. Fire Drills were held at regular intervals and the First Aid Cabinet
checked and restocked. The central heating boiler has been serviced. All necessary insurance policies
relating to the Charity, its running, and volunteer protection have been undertaken. The Club has
passed it5 food safety check by the Borough Council. All volunteer5 have current DBS checks with
certificates and we trained volunteer5 in first aid.
Reserves Policy and Risk Management
Unrestricted funds are needed..
lal To provide funds that can be designated to specific projects to enable them to be
undertaken at short notice.
Ibl To cover administration, fund raising ènd support costs without which the charity could
not function.
The Trustees consider it pru¢Jent that the unrestricted reserve5 should be sufficient..
lal To avoid the necessity of releasing fixed assets for the Charity's use and
Ibl To cover 3 years. costs.
The level of resetves is monitored and reviewed by the Trustees throughout the year.
We currently have the reserves to cover l years expenditure on demand and for a further 2 years at
l(M) days notice.
The Trustees review the major risks that the charity faces and are satisfied that systems are in place
to mitigate our exposure to those major risks.
Results
The re5uIt5 for the year and the Charities financial position at the end of the year are shown in the
attached financial staternents.
Independent Examiner
A resolution to re-appoint RWB Chartered Accountant a5 the independent examiner for the ensuing
year will be proposed at the AGM.
Signed on be
alf of the Members of the Committee
Committee Member
Approved by the members of the Committee on january 18, 2024

LONG EATON AND DISTRI￿ MENCAP SOCIETY
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Freehold
Property
Fixturès &
Fittings
Motor
Vehicle5
Totsl
As at 31112123
695,758
29,212
2,000
726,970
As at 31/12122
695.758
29,212
2,(K)O
726,970
SUMMARY OF ASSETS A5 AT 3111212023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Fixed Assets
726,970
726.970
Cash and Bank clfwd
150,419
3,789
154.209
Total Assets 31112123
877,389
3.789
881.178
Vehicle figure stated the same as 2023. The vehicle Tegistratlon Is 2008.
SUMMARY OF LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 . £500 Ilkeston Transport for October 2023
SECRETARY
CHAIR/TREASURER
DATE

LONG EATON AND DISTRICT MENCAP SOCI
HAPPIVALE SOCIAL CLUB
RECEIPTS
General Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Donations and grants
Club In¢ome Isubsl
Fund Raising
Long Eaton Members Iminibusl
Ilkeston Members
Interest
Triplbakinglchristmas cake and meal
1,214
5.954
1,602
3.220
19,197
20,411
5,954
1,602
3,220
2,874
2,357
1,530
8,023
6,117
1,422
2,430
2,803
1,874
2,483
2,874
49
1.530
2,308
TOTAL RECEIPTS
14,298
23.650
37.948
25.152
PAYMENTS
Charitable a¢tivitle8
Happivale Expenses incl. Volunteers
11,380
1,485
12.865
8.098
Ilkeston Transport
Minibus
Triplbakinglchristmas cake and meal
Support Costs
Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance
4,480
1.762
1,327
4,480
1,761.60
1,327.22
5,120
2,198
2,520
4,220
3,584
2,380
1,485
4.220
3,584
2,380
1,485
1,479
2,435
2,451
1,575
Cleaning
Management & Administration
Accountancy
Affiliation lee
60
120
Totals
23,109
9.054
32.163
26,344
NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR
-8.811
14,596
-1,192
Balances Brought Forward
Net Receipts
Balan¢es Carried Forward
148,423.98
5,784.67
154,208.65
149,616
-1,192
148,424
Bank Balances as at 31112123
CA
BIA1
BIA2
UTB Bond
Shawbrook Bank
Petty Cash
2023
2022
14.285.74
1,797.56
25,108.26 17,666.10
3.789.12
5,104.53
78,498.41
76,583.81
32,527.12 47,271.98
Total
154,208.65 148,423.98

Inde
endent Examiners Re
ort To The Trustees of the
Lon
Eaton and District Menca
Societ
ivale Social Club
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31, December 2023, which are set out on page5 6 10 7.
RespeGtive responsibilities of Irustees and examiner
The charity's Iruslees are responsible foi Ihe preparation ol the accounts. The charity's Iruslees consider
that an audil is noi required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll and
that an independent examination 15 needeo.
11 Is my responsibility lo.
examine the accounts under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act..
lo follow the procedJres laid dowq In the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515llbl o, the 2011 Act., and
lo slate whether particular mallers have come lo my allenlion.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out In accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Ihe charity and a
comparison ol the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration Df any unusual
Items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees Concerning any such
matters The procedbres undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit and
consequently no opinion is given as lo whelher the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the report is
limited to those mallers sel out In the slalemenl below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my allenlion.
111 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements.
to keep accounlino records In accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and
Ic prepare accoup.ts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the aecounling
requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been mel., or
121 io which, in my opinion, allenlion should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reache
Dale
N Coupland
CA DChA
RWB, Chartered Accountants
Nottingham