JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2024

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
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Year Ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Trustee's Annual Report
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilitles
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31. March 2024
Trustee's Annual Report
The Trustee is pleased to present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the
accounts and comply with the Trust's governing document. the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of
Recommended Practice, Charities SORP IFRS1021.
Objertives and activities
The provision and maintenance of a recreation 8round for the benefit of children and young persons who
have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the District1sicI of Southend-on-sea, wlthout
distinction Df political. religious, or other opinions.
Jones Memorial Ground was given under trust to the Borough Isicl Council of Southend-on-sea by Robert
Arthur Jones, in memory of his wife Emma Julia Jones, in 1913 for use as a recreation or sport5 ground for
the use of children attending elementary schools within the Borough1sicI.
In 1923, Robert lones gave an additional area of land to the trust. due to the rapid growth of the Borough
Isicl and the need for additional playing space for children.
The recreation ground covers an area of approximately 15 acres and is regarded as an important asset,
located within a socially deprived are8 of the town. The land shall be held upon trust for use for the object
of the Charity.
The followlng facilities are currently provided at the ground:
Sport pitches six football pitches for use for junior football.
Playground
large outdoor play area exists with modern play equipment.
Toilet Block built by the Borough Council in 1993 at a cost of £25,OC4J, including
provision for the disabled. The ownership of the toilet block was not
transferred to the Trust.
The recreation Eround is administered and maintained for the objects set out in its governing document by
the City CDuncil, which meets any deficit incurred each year on operating the facility.
The Trustee5 in making decisions about the Trust make those decisions with due regard to the objects of
the Trust.
They also have due regard to their legal duty to carry out the Trust's charltable purposes for the Public
Benefit and the Charity Commissions, guidance thereon.

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Achievements and performance
lones Memorial Recreation Ground is currently maintained to allow the purposes in it5 Governing
document set out below to take place during the financial year 2023-24.
The Trust generated facilities hire income in 2024 of £10,32512023: £4.225I.
The Recreation Grounds pedestrian walkways, green spaces and car park remained open for all members
of the public to make use of for exercise.
The Trustee considers that the performance of the charity during the year was satisfactory.
Plans for the future
The Trustees intend to continue with the Current activity and maintain the stsndards of Jones Memorial
Recreation Ground.
Flnanclal revlew
The cost of maintaining the recreation ground exceeded the net income from trading activities and the
operating deficit of £50,23712023.. £45,489) has been funded from the Southend City Council General
Fund, by a donation to the charity.
Reserve5 Pollcy
The trust does not need to hold reserves as any deficit which arises on the operation of the trust, should
the trust have no funds to meet it, Is funded by Southend on Sea City Council. which is 501e trustee of the
trust.
The restricted reserve currently held of £139,88912023: £133.120) represents the value of the former
groundsman's house which was sold in 1993. plus interest accrued thereon. The use of this reserve would
require the agreement of the Charity Commissioners.
Golng concern
lones Memorial Recreatlon Ground meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. There
are no material uncertainties about the charitvs ability to continue a5 a going concern.
Structure, governance and management
Governlng documents
The Trusvs Governing document15 in the form ofa Scheme sealed on 21st November 1974.
Trustee recruitment and training
Southend City Council elected members are corporate Trustee5. Therefore Councillors once eletted
become a corporate Trustee of the Trust.

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Ri5kA55e5sment
The city council. when carrying out risk assessments for its own actlvlties, includes within the assessment
the activities of the trust. 50 any major risks applicable to the trust are covered by the council arranging
appropriate insurance or having in place Strategies to cover other contingencies.
Reference and administrative detalls
Trustee
Southend-on-sea City Council
Secretarynreosurer to the frust
Southend-on-sea City Council
Address
Civic Centre
Virtoria Avenue
Southend-on-sea
E55ex
S52 6ER
Independent Examiner
TCGroup
The Courtyar(i
Shoreham Road
Upper Beeding
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3TN

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Charity as at the end of each financial year and the income and expenditure of the Charity for that
period.
In preparing those accounts, the Trustees are required to-.
Select suitable and appllcable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it Is Inappropriate to presume that
the organisation will continue in business
The Trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable it to ensure that the financial
statements comply with charity legislation and the relevant governing instruments. They are responsible
for safeguarding the CharitV5 assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Resuks
The Trust's financial results are a5 per the annexed accounts.
By order of the Trustee5
Signed
J Chesterton (Feb 10, 2025 13:43 GMT)
Joe Chesterton. Executive Director (Finance &
Resources)
Date Feb 10, 2025

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Independent Examinerfs Report
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024. which are set out on pages 6 to
13.
Respon5ibilitie5 and bas15 ol report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 20111.the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Art
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mark Cummins FCCA FCIE
For and on behalf of TC Group
Office.. Steyning, West Sussex
Dated: 2oJlS

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31, March 2024
Statement of Financial Activitles
2023124
2023124
Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowmont
2023124
2023124
Total
2022123
Total
F￿d$
Fund5
Funds
Funds
Funds
Income From
Donations
50.237
50,237
6,769
10,325
67,331
45.489
2,623
4,225
52.337
Investments
6,769
Charitable activitie5
Total Income
10,325
60,562
6.769
Expenditure on
Charitable activities
60.562
60.562
60.562
60,562
50,155
50,155
Total expenditure
Net income/expenditure
and net movement in funds
6,769
6,769
2,182
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
133,120
139,889
22.254 155,374
22.254 162,143
153,192
155,374
All income and gains for the year are re¢ognlsed on the statement of financial activities. All the Charity's
activitie5 are classified as continuing.

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Balance Sheet
2023124
Tolal
Funds
2022123
Total
Funds
Note
Nxed Asset5
Tangible Assets
22,254
22,254
Total Fixed Assets
22,254
22,254
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
140.729
133.780
Total Current Assets
140,729
133,780
Uabllltles
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
(8401
(660)
Net current assetsllliabilitiesl
139,889
133,120
Total assets less current liabilities
162.143
155,374
The funds ofthe charlty
Endowment funds
Restricted funds
22,254
139,889
22,254
133,120
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Total charity fund5
14
155.374
Approved by the Trustee and signed on its behalf by an authorised signatory.
Signed
J Chesterton (Feb 10, 2025 13..43 GMT)
Joe Chesterton, Executive Director IFinance & Resources)
Southend on Sea Borough Council for the Trustee
Date Feb 10, 2025

JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
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Year Ended 31 March 2024
Notes to the Accounts
Note l Legal Status
Jones Memorial Recreation Ground is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales Icharity
number 2662611.
Note 2 Accountlns Policie5
Bosls olpreporcrtion
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charlties: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effettive l January 20161-
(Charities SORP IFRS 10211. and the Charities Act 2011.
lones Memorial Recreation Ground meets the definition of a public benef it entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy notelsl. There are no material uncerta inties about the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern given the support provided by Southend City Council.
The financial statement5 are prepared in Pounds Sterlin& which is the functional currency of the charity.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
Cush Flow Stotement
In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 the charity is claiming exemption from the requirement to
prepare a cash flow statement on account of it being a small charity.
Income
Donations and other forms of voluntary income are recognised as incoming resources when receivable.
except insofar as they are Incapable of financial measurement.
Charitable activities - represent income from rent and are recognised when receivable.
Investment income Is accounted for when receivable.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis excl usive of the element of VAT which is recoverable by
Southend City Council in accordance with VAT Notice 749 para 7.5.
Charitable expenditure comprises those c05ts incurred by the charity in the delivery of its actlvitles and
services for its beneficiarie5.

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Note 2 Accounting Policles (continued)
Tongiblefixed asset5 and depreciatlon
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised at cost. Land is not depreciated. Buildings are depreciated on straight
line basis over a period from 12 to 25 Years.
Cosh ot bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquld investments. No separate bank 3ccount
is maintained by the Trust, therefore all income and expenditure passes through the Clty Council's account,
and its cash balances are held within the City Council's general bank account.
Credltors ondprovi510ns
Creditor5 and provi5ion5 are recognised where the charity has present obligation resulting from a past
event that will probably result in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the
obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
Criticol uccountlnq estimates ond judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements.
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumption5 are based on historical experience and
other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimate5 and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised.
The trustees do not consider that there are any critical estimates or areas of jud8ement that need to be
brought to the attention of the readers of the financial statements.
Note 3 Income from Donatsons
Donations of £50.23712023: £45,489) were received from Southend City Council as the funding required to
make up the operational deficit for the year. This donation is equitably apportioned acros5 all operational
trust expenditure. Included In the donation of £50,237 are the following donated service5:
2024
2023
Employees-5econded staff
Admlnlstratlon
15.452
416
15,472
404
15,868
15,876
Note 4 Incomefrom Investments
The investment income of £6,76912023: £2,623) relates to the interest received in respect of the cash
deposited with 5outhend City Council.

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Note 5 Income from Charitable Artivitles
2024
2023
Facilities Hire
10.325
10.325
4,225
4,225
Note 6 Cost of Charltable Activities
2024
2023
Employees
BulldinglGround Maintenance
Transport
Utilities
Insurance
Supplies & Services
Depreciation
Governance costs
Administration
18,627
17.963
330
6,496
2,250
13.555
16,909
18,796
97
5,371
1,804
5,636
441
660
441
50,155
840
501
60,562
The 5UPPOrt costs incurred are the administration Services provided by Southend City Council and
governance costs. Total support costs for the year were El,341 {2023- £1,101).
Governance costs comprise solely of fees paid to independent examiners. During the year £84012023:
£6601 was paid to the independent examiner in respect of examination seNices.
Employee costs relate to employees of the Council.
No staff were remunerated over £60.000 in the year.
The charity is managed by Southend City Council and doesn't have any key management personnel.
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Note 7 Fixed Assets
Freehold Land
& Buildlngs
Asset cost, valuation or revalued amount
Balance as at 01104123 and 31103124
44,908
Accumulated depreciation and Impalrment reviews
Balance as at 01104123 and 31103124
22,654
Net Book Value
Brought forward @ 01104123
Carried forward @ 31103124
22.254
22.254
The balance of £22.254 is in relation to land which does not get depreciated.
Note 8 Creditors
Amounts falllng due within one year
2024
2023
Other Creditors
840
660
Note 9 Endowmentfund
The endowment fund is the result of the original land endowed by Mr Jones.
Note 10 Restrlcted fund
The restricted reserve represents the value of the former groundsman's house which was sold in 1993,
plus interest accrued thereon. The use of this reserve would require the agreement of the Charity
Commissioners.
Note 11 Trustee remuneratlon
No trustee wa5 paid in respect of their services as a trustee in 2023 or 2024 and no expenditure was
reimbursed.
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JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Note 12 Related Party Trdnsartion5
During the year the trustee (Southend City Council) donated f 50,23712023: £45,489) to the Trust in
respect of the funding required to cover the operational deficit for the year. Southend City Council
collected a further £6,76912023: £2,623) on behalf of the Trust in respect of income generated from
facilities hire and interest earned on cash balances. The Trust paid the Council £59,221 in respect of
operating costs for the year12023'. £49.0541.
Note 13 Comparatlve Funds
2022123
2022123
2022123
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Fund5
Funds
Funds
2022123
Total
Fund5
Income From
Donations
Investments
Charitable activities
45,489
45,489
2,623
4.225
2,623
4.225
Total Income
49,714
2,623
52,337
Expenditure on
Charitable activities
49,714
49,714
441
50,155
50,155
Total expenditure
441
Net incomelexpenditure and net
movement In funds
2,623
14411
2,182
Reconclllation of fund5
Total funds brolbght forward
Total funds carried forward
130.497
22,695
153,192
155.374
133,120
22.254
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JONES MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
Charity Registration No 266261
Year Ended 31" March 2024
Note 14 Net Assets Between Funds
Year Endlng 31, Morch 2024
Unrestrlrted
Restrlrted
Endowment
Total
Fixed Assets
22,254
22,254
140,729
(840)
162,143
Current Assets
840
139,889
Current Liabilities
(8401
Total
139.889
22,254
Year Ending 31, March 2023
UnrestTlrted
Restrlcted
Endowment
Total
Fixed Assets
22,254
22,254
133,780
16601
155,374
Current A55et5
660
133,120
Current Liabilltles
16601
Total
133.120
22,254
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