## **Charity No: 265415**
# **Trustees’ Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023**
## **Trustees**
Michael Crighton (formerly Michael Holland-Porter) Bethany Gubbins Tracey Ford
**ALDERNEY MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION**
## **Trustees’ Annual Report & Statement of Financial Activity for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023**
## **Contents**
||**Contents**|**Contents**|
|---|---|---|
|**1.**|**Introduction ................................................................................................ 3**||
||1.1|Charitable Objects ............................................................................................. 3|
|**2.**|**Activities & Achievements ........................................................................... 3**||
||2.1|Outputs & Outcomes ........................................................................................ 3|
||2.2|Policies on Grant-Making and/or Social Investments ....................................... 3|
||2.3|The Roles & Contributions of Volunteers ......................................................... 3|
||2.4|How the Public Have Benefitted ....................................................................... 3|
|**3.**|**Financial Review .......................................................................................... 4**||
||3.1|Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit ......................................................... 4|
||3.2|Policy on Reserves ............................................................................................. 4|
||3.3|Principal Sources of Funding ............................................................................. 4|
||3.4|Remuneration of Trustees ................................................................................ 4|
|**4.**|**Reference and Administration Details .......................................................... 4**||
||4.1|Charity Name & Registration ............................................................................ 4|
||4.2|Charity’s Principal Address ................................................................................ 4|
||4.3|Names of the Trustees Who Manage the Charity ............................................. 4|
||4.4|Bank {O} ............................................................................................................ 4|
||4.5|Independent Examiner ...................................................................................... 4|
|**5.**|**Structure, Governance & Management ........................................................ 5**||
||5.1|Type of Governing Document ........................................................................... 5|
||5.2|Charitable Objects ............................................................................................. 5|
||5.3|Statutory Declaration ........................................................................................ 5|
||5.5|Trustee Development........................................................................................ 5|
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## **Trustees Annual Report**
# **& Statement of Financial Activity for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022**
## **1. Introduction**
## **1.1 Charitable Objects**
The objectives, as set out in the Constitution, are:
(a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Alderney and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called ‘the Area Of Benefit’) without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;
(b) To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinafter called “the Centre”) and to maintain and manage, or to co-operate with any local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects..
## **2. Activities & Achievements**
## **2.1 Outputs & Outcomes**
Alderney Manor main output is to provide a safe place for community groups to meet, the main output is maintaining the building to a standard where it provides a warm and welcoming meeting place. This enables all of our community to benefit.
## **2.2 Policies on Grant-Making and/or Social Investments**
The charity does not make any grants, or make social or programme-related investments.
The charity does provide rent free space to vulnerable groups in the community.
## **2.3 The Roles & Contributions of Volunteers**
The roles of our volunteers encompass a wide range of responsibilities and activities. They act as advocates, raising awareness about social issues and promoting positive change. Volunteers serve as fundraisers, organising events and activities to generate financial support for the charity. Additionally, volunteers take on the role of mentors and educators, sharing their knowledge and expertise to empower others through education and personal development.
## **2.4 How the Public Have Benefitted**
We have recognised the most vulnerable groups in our community and provide free meeting space regularly for people with memory loss and residents who have suffered strokes.
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## **3. Financial Review**
## **3.1 Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit**
The Charity has no funds which are materially in deficit.
## **3.2 Policy on Reserves**
We have a reserve fund of £20,000.00 banked in a savings account with Santander Bank
## **3.3 Principal Sources of Funding**
Our main source of income is from “Alderney Manor Social Club Ltd” which we have a Deed of Covenant set up. Hall hire provides income from groups who use the hall on the weekdays and hire for private parties at weekends
## **3.4 Remuneration of Trustees**
All Trustees act in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration or other material benefits from their services to the Charity.
Out-of-pocket expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred by Trustees in promoting the purposes of the Charity are reimbursed at cost.
## **4. Reference and Administration Details**
## **4.1 Charity Name & Registration**
## **Name of the Charity:**
Alderney Manor Community Association
**Charity No: 265415**
## **4.2 Charity’s Principal Address**
287 Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
**e-mail:** admin@alderneymanor.co.uk
## **4.3 Names of the Trustees Who Manage the Charity**
|**_Name_**|**_Office_**|**_Appointed_**
**_Resigned_**|**_Appointed by_**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mike Crighton|Chair|23 March 2022|AGM|
|Tracey Ford|Treasurer|23 March 2022|AGM|
|Bethany Gubbins|Secretary|23 march 2022|AGM|
## **4.4 Bank**
NatWest Bank, 151 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AS
## **4.5 Independent Examiner**
Hiclass Accounting, Suite 15, 1 Ensbury Park Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 2SQ
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## **5. Structure, Governance & Management**
## **5.1 Type of Governing Document**
Alderney Manor Community Association’s governing document is the “Constitution of the Alderney manor Community Centre” dated 30th January 1986
## **5.2 Charitable Objects**
The objectives, as set out in the Constitution, are:
- (a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Alderney and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called ‘the Area Of Benefit’) without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;
- (b) To establish or to secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinafter called “the Centre”) and to maintain and manage, or to co-operate with any local statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent bodies in furtherance of the above objects.
The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
The Association shall have power to affiliate to the National Federation of Community Organisations and to other organisations with similar charitable objects.
The Trustees consider that the main activities of Alderney Manor Community Association are in accordance with the objectives and that they are of public benefit. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit.
## **5.3 Statutory Declaration**
The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
## **5.4 Trustee Selection Methods**
There must be at least three charity trustees. The maximum number of trustees is 12.
In accordance with the Constitution, Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the full members of the association.
In appointing Trustees due consideration is given to ensuring that the Trustees have, between them, the skills and experience necessary to manage the charity effectively and in accordance with charity law.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf.
31 March 2024
Michael Crighton (Chair)
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## ALDERNEY MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
287 HERBERT AVENUE
PARKSTONE POOLE BH12 4HR Charity Number 265415
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
**REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ALDERNEY MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charity Number: 265415**
## **Responsibilities of Management Committee and Examiner**
The committee members are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent Examiner’s Statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to conclude that in any respect:
- Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act, or
- The accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Hiclass Accounting Ltd Suite 15 1 Ensbury Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2SQ
Date: 13.10.25
Signed……………………………….
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## ALDERNEY MANOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
## RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
## YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
|**INCOME**
Subscriptions
BCP Business Support grants
Activities:
Raffles
Bingo
Yoga
Tubz Machine
Line Dancing
Slimming world
Child Minding Network
Hall and Room Hire
Bouncy Castle Hire
Wed Morning Group
Starfish Monday Children’s
Group
Borough of Poole Election Fees
Branksome United Football
Club
Poole Table
Services
Deed of covenant
Interest Received
Sundry
Profit/(Deficit) for the year|2023
2022
£
£
**PAYMENTS**
5,232
1,872
Water
-
-
Bingo and raffle books
Repairs and Renewals
2,023
1,411
Insurance
1,563
652
Postage and stationery
1,355
465
Licences and rent
1,706
-
Accountancy
1,855
1,540
Easter, Christmas, New Year’s
Eve and Halloween Costs
1,165
80
Gardening
438
600
Bouncy castles and discos
10,754
3,150
Cleaning
1,190
-
Bin collection
488
325
Depreciation
-
-
Hygiene services
-
-
Sports team kits
22
-
Sundries
4,137
3,026
Advertising
-
-
Equipment hire & Entertaining
Cost
4,994
5,324
73
20
3,421
8,505
40,416
26,970
6,493
(10,684)|2022
2022
£
£
2,100
2,838
-
-
2,917
1,176
2,143
2,023
169
141
-
200
1,221
-
-
-
-
1,060
-
-
-
390
1,490
1,290
17,223
18,415
1,072
768
-
-
3,647
4,438
-
-
2,032
4,915|
|---|---|---|
|||33,923
37,654|
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## ALDERNEY MANOR COMMUNlTY ASSOCIATION
## BALANCE SHEET
## 31 DECEMBER 2023
|**FIXED ASSETS**
**Leasehold Property**
Property Extension and Alterations (prior
to 20!9)
Property Improvements -current year
Less Depreciation
**Other Fb:ed Assets**
Furiture and Equipment - cost b/fwd
Club house chairs
Tent
Less Depreciation
**Current Assets**
Cash at Bank -Natwest
Cash at Bank -Santander
Other debtors
Cash in Hand
**Cunent Labilities**
Other Creditors
**Net Current Assets**
**NET ASSETS**
**Represented Bv:**
**Unrestricted Funds**
As at 01.01.2022
Proft(Deficit) for the year|2023
2022
£
39,298
1,090
(38,202)
40,192
18,660
28,552
3,625
91,029
(1,168)
£
362,033
(288,509)
73,524
2.186
89.86**l**
165,571
159,078
6,493
165,571
£
37,298
2,000
(37,340)
22,845
18,587
23,562
3.412
68,406
(1,170)
£
362.033
(272,149)
89,884
1.958
67,236
159,078
169,762
(I 0,684)
159,078|2023
2022
£
39,298
1,090
(38,202)
40,192
18,660
28,552
3,625
91,029
(1,168)
£
362,033
(288,509)
73,524
2.186
89.86**l**
165,571
159,078
6,493
165,571
£
37,298
2,000
(37,340)
22,845
18,587
23,562
3.412
68,406
(1,170)
£
362.033
(272,149)
89,884
1.958
67,236
159,078
169,762
(I 0,684)
159,078|
|---|---|---|
|||
89,884
1.958
67,236
159,078
169,762
(I 0,684)
159,078|
||40,192
18,660
28,552
3,625||
||91,029
(1,168)||
Approved by the Management Committee:
Mr Mike Porter-Chairperson[/] � Bethany Gubbins - Secret� Tracey Ford -Treasure �. Date: 13.10.25
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