Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of 'The North Ascot Community Association'
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2023
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed
It is my responsibility to
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
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(under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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to state whether particle matters have come to my attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT OF EXAMINERS STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
In connection with my examination for 2023 no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respects the requirements:
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with the section 130 of the Act and ….
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accoutning records and comply with the
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(b) accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; have not been; or …
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(c) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of thea accounts to be reached
John Doering FCCA Independent Examiner 29 Jubilee Avenue
North Ascot Berkshire SL5 8NZ
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NORTH ASCOT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TO BE HELD ON
MONDAY 21[st] April, 2025
7.00 pm
AT NORTH ASCOT COMMUNITY CENTRE
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes of last meeting – matters arising
3. Chairman’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Letting Report
6. Election of Officers
7. President’s Address
8. Any Other Business
THE NORTH ASCOT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Fernbank Road, North Ascot Registered Charity NO.278231R
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 22[nd] April 2023 AT 7:00pm
Present: Geoff Paxton Hon. President Jane Meaney Hon. Chairperson Colleen Caddow Hon. Treasurer Amanda Jarvis Secretary Sharon Griffiths Lettings Officer
Jeff Wood; Nora Davison; Linda Wyatt, Maxine Maurissen. Kyle Rowland, Andy Meaney and Julie Rolls.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies received from Dorothy Hayes and Terry Earthy. Jane Meaney welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING AND MATTERS ARISING
The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on 15[th] April 2023 had been circulated. The minutes were adopted, proposed by Jeff Wood and seconded by Geoff Paxton and signed by Jane Meaney.
3. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT
CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS: NACA AGM 22/424
Good Evening Everyone, and welcome.
I would like to mention the objects of the Association, as listed in our constitution which was written in the mid1980s, but which remains relevant in these very different times. “To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of North Ascot and the Neighborhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race, or of political, religious or other opinions, ………in a common effort
to advance education and to provide recreation and leisure-time occupation.”
I think that if some of those founder members were still with us, (apart from Jeff who has been consistent in his support) they would be happy to see that we are still striving to meet those ideals. In an area where we have lost all our local pubs, youth clubs, and the Royal British Legion, this continuity is so vital to this community.
This has only been possible through the support of this committee, the hard work of all the Executive Committee members, particularly Colleen and Sharon. Many thanks to you all and may we continue to provide a warm, welcoming, well-maintained centre to uphold those lofty ideals. Jane Meaney.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT
Welcome to the 2024 AGM
We have a healthy set of accounts with a surplus of £20 812
Hall income has increased by £6170. Insurance increased by £1450
Heating was £449. lower i think this is due to us asking all users to keep the door closed.
Maintenance costs are the normal plumbing, painting and decorating, pat testing, roof repairs and boiler services In addition we had an electrical survey done, re carpeted two rooms and started work on fire regulations.
Accounts accepted proposed by Jeff Wood and seconded by Geoff Paxton.
Terry Wood thanked Colleen and Jane for all their hard work in keeping the community Centre running so well.
5. LETTINGS REPORT
As from the last AGM there were 28 parties, 1 first aid course for cheerleading and 2 meditation conferences. As well as the usual meditation, art group and martial arts.
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Geoff Paxton has agreed to stand again as honorary president. The president was proposed by Nora Davison and seconded by Jeff Wood. Everyone voted in favour of Geoff a unanimous vote for him to stand.
Mrs Jane Meaney has agreed to stand again as the Hon. Chairperson and was
proposed by Geoff Paxton and seconded by Jeff Wood and agreed unanimously.
Ms Colleen Caddow has agreed to stand again as Hon. Treasurer and this was
proposed by Linda Wyatt seconded by Nora Davison and agreed unanimously.
Mr Kyle Rowland has agreed to stand again as Hon. Secretary and was proposed by Geoff Paxton, seconded by Colleen Caddow and agreed unanimously.
Sharon Griffiths Hon lettings officer Jeff Wood and Julie Rolls and all in favour unanimously.
The following non-elected positions will continue to be held as previously by
Amanda Jarvis as Secretary proposed by Geoff Paxton and second by Kyle Rowland. This was agreed unanimously.
Jeff Wood and Nora Davison have informed the group that this will be the last year they will attend the meetings. Jane thanked them for their commitment.
7. ELECTION OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS
It was agreed by the meeting that the full members would be, Geoff Paxton, Jane Meaney, Colleen Caddow, Sharon Griffiths, Jeff Wood, Nora Davison, Linda Wyatt, Andy Meaney, Amanda Jarvis, Maxine Maurissen, Dorothy Hayes, and, Julie Rolls.
8. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Geoff thanked everyone for the time and commitment and mentioned he is pleased with how well the community centre is running.
The meeting was closed by the Chairperson at 19.40
Chairperson ………………………………….
Date………………………………………………
The North Ascot Community Association Income & Expenditure Account - £'s
Year Ended 31[st ] December 2023
| General Income Interest receivable Total General Income (A) Hall Account Hall lettings income Insurance 3,641 Depreciation 57 Heat & Light 7,596 Lettings & Sectretarial 6,414 Cleaning & Waste Removal 18,940 Repairs & Maintenance 14,747 Sundries 0 Net Hall income (B) Net Income (A) + (B) Administration Telephone 521 Surplus for year |
Full Year | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 205 205 72,001 2,191 76 8,045 7,648 18,095 13,333 147 (51,394) 20,607 20,812 579 (521) 20,291 |
2022 86 86 65,831 2,011 101 8,556 5,925 18,751 6,353 360 (49,535) 16,296 16,382 2,295 (579) 15,803 |
2021 68 68 53,128 (42,056) 11,072 11,140 (2,295) 8,845 |
The North Ascot Community Association
Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2023 - £'s
| Fixed Assets Net Book Value b/f Additions Depreciation Charge for the year Net Book Value c/f Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments Bank Deposit account Bank Current account Current Liabilities Creditors Net Assets Represented by: Income & expenditure account Balance brought forward Surplus (deficit) for the year |
Full Year | Full Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 20,779 87,492 |
2023 227 57 170 108,590 (744) 108,016 108,016 |
3,905 20,574 64,444 |
2022 302 76 227 88,923 (1,425) 87,725 87,725 |
451 20,488 50,859 |
2021 403 101 302 71,798 (179) 71,922 71,922 |
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| 87,725 20,291 |
71,922 15,803 |
63,077 8,845 |
Accounts agreed on behalf of the committee
Ms C Caddow
20[th] April 2024
The North Ascot Community Association Notes to the Accounts
Current Account Cashflow 2021 to 31[st] December 2023 - £'s
As at 31[st] December 2023 - £'s
| Year | Income | Expenses | Mvmt | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 46,935.11 2021 51,301.54 (47,377.60) 3,923.94 50,859.05 2022 62,908.65 (49,323.46) 13,585.19 64,444.24 2023 75,586.76 (52,539.04) 23,047.72 87,491.96 |
| Month | Income | Expenses | Mvmt | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22 64,444.24 Jan 23 6,235.46 (3,603.77) 2,631.69 67,075.93 Feb 23 10,312.23 (5,526.16) 4,786.07 71,862.00 Mar 23 5,090.00 (3,146.49) 1,943.51 73,805.51 Apr 23 5,997.73 (3,546.85) 2,450.88 76,256.39 May 23 7,850.96 (912.75) 6,938.21 83,194.60 Jun 23 3,738.50 (8,578.73) (4,840.23) 78,354.37 Jul 23 7,693.46 (2,774.44) 4,919.02 83,273.39 Aug 23 3,873.00 (7,224.09) (3,351.09) 79,922.30 Sep 23 5,970.73 (1,507.27) 4,463.46 84,385.76 Oct 23 6,539.23 (6,538.78) 0.45 84,386.21 Nov 23 8,363.96 (2,769.64) 5,594.32 89,980.53 Dec 23 3,921.50 (6,410.07) (2,488.57) 87,491.96 |
| Debtors Outstanding | |
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| R Bertrand | 319.00 |
| 319.00 | |
| Creditors | |
| British Gas | 494.74 |
| Select | 164.37 |
| Graham Thomas | 85.00 |
| 744.11 |
87,491.96