Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Grovehill Neighbourhood Association 01/04/2022 To 31/03/2023
Charity name: Grovehill Neighbourhood Association
Charity registration number: 277518
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 | a) to promote the beneft of the inhabitants of grovehill and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called "the area of beneft") without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations, and inhabitants in a common efort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time conditions of life for the said inhabitants. b) to establish or to secure the establishment of a community centre and Youth centre and to maintainandmanage suchcentres. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The maintenance management and promotion of the community centre and youth centre as a safe and welcoming space for education, social intercourse, recreation and leisure |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The trustees record their thanks to all volunteers that have supported the community centre over the last year. Volunteers have help run our social groups. Undertaken administrative roles and contributed to the success of our management committee and fun day activities |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main 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. |
Para 1.20 | As we continue to manage the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic the Trustees are pleased to report we have been able to support regular hirers – clubs, groups and visitors to the community and youth centres. Hall hire for life celebrations are also welcomed The centres Trustees, Paid staf and volunteers ensure the centre is a warm and safe place to meet. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
All met and ongoing. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trustees note a modest surplus. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charities policy for holding reserve is in line with Charity Commission guidelines |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £40K |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated 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 | Election at the AGM and 2 Trustees appointed by Dacorum Borough Council. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Grovehill NeighbourhoodAssociation |
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| Other name the charity uses | Grovehillcommunity centre and GNA |
| Registered charitynumber | 277518 |
| Charity’s principal address | Grovehill community centre Henry Wells square Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. HP2 6BJ |
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 (ifany) |
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| Alexander Bhinder |
Chairman | |||
| Stephen Fisher | Vice Chairman | |||
| Anne Fisher | ||||
| Vanessa Mankin | ||||
– 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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Juie Banks
Position (eg Secretary, Administrator Chair, etc)
Date
16 February 2024
Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Income & Expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Note Income Hall Hire Events & Fundraising Clubs Other income Pringles commission Utility Contribution - Church Grant funding Donations Direct Costs Discounts given Big Lottery - FFMOT spend HCC - Warm space spend Employment costs Pension costs Expenses Water Hall hire - YC Childrens party package Insurance Light and heat Cleaning & Waste Repairs and maintenance Postage and stationery Computer equipment Advertising Telephone & Internet Subscriptions PRS/PPL HCC Building control Accounting & Professional Fees Bank service charges Hospitality Shop radio (rental) TV Licence Fundraising exspenses Staff training Sundry expenses Gifts & donations Depreciation Other Income & Expenditure Interest Received Net Surplus |
£ £ £ £ 98,618 68,044 0 0 1,493 1,572 0 0 37 0 0 754 14,310 32,067 174 265 114,631 102,702 2,233 1,224 4,010 0 75 0 34,356 28,171 77 42 40,751 29,436 73,880 73,266 3,363 961 0 0 0 120 1,233 1,188 17,797 10,738 6,006 2,934 32,340 35,115 667 1,168 1,620 1,440 0 0 1,699 1,379 190 3,039 1,290 0 378 0 360 645 392 103 81 77 84 84 159 159 0 0 360 0 0 70 0 0 989 0 69,008 59,221 87 4 87 4 4,960 14,049 2023 2022 |
£ £ £ £ 98,618 68,044 0 0 1,493 1,572 0 0 37 0 0 754 14,310 32,067 174 265 114,631 102,702 2,233 1,224 4,010 0 75 0 34,356 28,171 77 42 40,751 29,436 73,880 73,266 3,363 961 0 0 0 120 1,233 1,188 17,797 10,738 6,006 2,934 32,340 35,115 667 1,168 1,620 1,440 0 0 1,699 1,379 190 3,039 1,290 0 378 0 360 645 392 103 81 77 84 84 159 159 0 0 360 0 0 70 0 0 989 0 69,008 59,221 87 4 87 4 4,960 14,049 2023 2022 |
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| 14,049 |
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Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Balance sheet as at 31 March 2022
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors & Prepayments 3 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors Accruals and deferred income 2 Net current assets Net assets Funds Brought forward Net Surplus |
£ £ £ £ 0 989 10,710 9,408 109,912 105,880 120,622 115,287 0 0 4,764 6,732 4,764 6,732 115,858 108,555 115,858 109,544 109,807 95,495 6,051 14,049 115,858 109,544 2022 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 0 989 10,710 9,408 109,912 105,880 120,622 115,287 0 0 4,764 6,732 4,764 6,732 115,858 108,555 115,858 109,544 109,807 95,495 6,051 14,049 115,858 109,544 2022 2023 |
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| 109,544 | ||
| 95,495 14,049 |
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| 109,544 |
These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and are signed on their behalf.
| Alexander Bhinder | Date |
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| Trustee |
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Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting Policies
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:
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Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);
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and with the Charities Act.
1.2 Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.
| 2 Creditors Loans and overdrafts Deposits held Grant funding held VAT Accruals 3 Debtors & Prepayments Moneies Received Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments |
2023 0 0 3,960 0 804 4,764 2023 878 8,380 17 1,435 10,710 |
2022 0 0 3,960 0 2,772 |
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| 6,732 | |||
| 2022 878 7,026 1,154 350 |
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| 9,408 |
4 Related party transactions
Any related party transactions are shown in the trustee's annual report.
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Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Income & Expenditure account for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Note Income Hall Hire Events & Fundraising Clubs Other income Pringles commission Utility Contribution - Church Grant funding Donations Direct Costs Discounts given Big Lottery - FFMOT spend HCC - Warm space spend Employment costs Pension costs Expenses Water Hall hire - YC Childrens party package Insurance Light and heat Cleaning & Waste Repairs and maintenance Postage and stationery Computer equipment Advertising Telephone & Internet Subscriptions PRS/PPL HCC Building control Accounting & Professional Fees Bank service charges Hospitality Shop radio (rental) TV Licence Fundraising exspenses Staff training Sundry expenses Gifts & donations Depreciation Other Income & Expenditure Interest Received Net Surplus |
£ £ £ £ 98,618 68,044 0 0 1,493 1,572 0 0 37 0 0 754 14,310 32,067 174 265 114,631 102,702 2,233 1,224 4,010 0 75 0 34,356 28,171 77 42 40,751 29,436 73,880 73,266 3,363 961 0 0 0 120 1,233 1,188 17,797 10,738 6,006 2,934 32,340 35,115 667 1,168 1,620 1,440 0 0 1,699 1,379 190 3,039 1,290 0 378 0 360 645 392 103 81 77 84 84 159 159 0 0 360 0 0 70 0 0 989 0 69,008 59,221 87 4 87 4 4,960 14,049 2023 2022 |
£ £ £ £ 98,618 68,044 0 0 1,493 1,572 0 0 37 0 0 754 14,310 32,067 174 265 114,631 102,702 2,233 1,224 4,010 0 75 0 34,356 28,171 77 42 40,751 29,436 73,880 73,266 3,363 961 0 0 0 120 1,233 1,188 17,797 10,738 6,006 2,934 32,340 35,115 667 1,168 1,620 1,440 0 0 1,699 1,379 190 3,039 1,290 0 378 0 360 645 392 103 81 77 84 84 159 159 0 0 360 0 0 70 0 0 989 0 69,008 59,221 87 4 87 4 4,960 14,049 2023 2022 |
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| 14,049 |
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Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Balance sheet as at 31 March 2022
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors & Prepayments 3 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors Accruals and deferred income 2 Net current assets Net assets Funds Brought forward Net Surplus |
£ £ £ £ 0 989 10,710 9,408 109,912 105,880 120,622 115,287 0 0 4,764 6,732 4,764 6,732 115,858 108,555 115,858 109,544 109,807 95,495 6,051 14,049 115,858 109,544 2022 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 0 989 10,710 9,408 109,912 105,880 120,622 115,287 0 0 4,764 6,732 4,764 6,732 115,858 108,555 115,858 109,544 109,807 95,495 6,051 14,049 115,858 109,544 2022 2023 |
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| 109,544 | ||
| 95,495 14,049 |
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| 109,544 |
These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and are signed on their behalf.
| Alexander Bhinder | Date |
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| Trustee |
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Grovehill And Cupid Green Neighbourhood Association And Youth Club Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting Policies
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:
-
Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005);
-
and with the Charities Act.
1.2 Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.
| 2 Creditors Loans and overdrafts Deposits held Grant funding held VAT Accruals 3 Debtors & Prepayments Moneies Received Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments |
2023 0 0 3,960 0 804 4,764 2023 878 8,380 17 1,435 10,710 |
2022 0 0 3,960 0 2,772 |
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| 6,732 | |||
| 2022 878 7,026 1,154 350 |
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| 9,408 |
4 Related party transactions
Any related party transactions are shown in the trustee's annual report.
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