Registered number: 1270770
Charity number: 282089
HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
(A company limited by guarantse)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024

HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
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CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnl8tratlve detalls ol the Centre. Its TN8tee8 and advi8ern
Trustg95' report
Independent examineT'S report
Statement of financial activitigs
2-10
11
12
Balance sheet
13-14
Notes to the financial statements
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CENTRE, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Tru8te8s
Chris Knight (resigned 15 June 2023)
Stephen Brandes
John Goldsmith
Linda Chung
Guy Wingale
Company registered nllM￿r
1270770
Charlty registered number
282089
Regist•r8d offlce
78 Hampstead High Street. London, NW3 1RE
Treasurer
S. Brandes
Principal staff
Cailos Tapia Montes from 1 April 2024
Accountant
R.G. Drennan FCA, 64 Belsize Park, London, NW3 4EH
Bankers
Nalwest, 106 Finthley Road, London NW3 5JN
Nationwide Building Society
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
IA company Ilmlted by guaranteo)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Hampstead Community Aelion
Ltd. for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annu31 r@port serves the purposes of both a Trustees,
report and a direelors, report under company law. The Trustees confim7 that the Annual report and financial
statements of the charitable company comply with the Current stalutory requirements, the requirements of the
charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Ststemenl of Recominended Practice
ISORPI applicable lo ch2rilies preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard
appltcable in the UK and Republic of Irèland IFRS1021 {effeclive 1 January 20191.
The entity also trades under the name "Hampslead Community Cenlre"
Since the Centre qualifies as small under section 3B2 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required
of medium and large companies under the Companie5 Act 2006 Istralegic Report and Directors. Reporti
Regulation$ 2013 has been omitted.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
a. Policle8 and objectives
The Centre's premises at 78 Hampstead High Street comprise a reception area and large hall on the ground
floor. both with disabled access and facilities. On the upper fioors, there is an administration Off￿e, large meeting
room and a small interview foom. Unfortunatety, the upper floors do not have disabled access. There is a small
ground floor retail unit and an adjoining market area with five unrt5, which traders occupy under licence
agreements.
The Centre provides organised a¢tivilie$ and ServI￿S for various age groups and needs. These take place on
weekdays in the hall and meeting room5. The hall and rooms are availaL)le for hire at weekends and in the
evenings and are popular with local support groups who pay a nominal fee. The Centre Is open every day of the
year.
The Centre 1$ a social enterprise and aims lo make the following ovèrall and specific differences to the lives of
Camden residents".
Reduce isolation and promote sb'mulating aGb"vity for older people through *xial inclusion
Improve people's access lo safe, stimulating care for children aged 4 -12
InGrease creative play opportunities for children under five and support to their pa￿nts and carers
Improve peopte's access to advice. information, support, counselling and advocacy
Impfove people's access to meeting space for voluntary and community groups
These differenc8s have been achieved by the provision of activilies and services that indude..
Over 60s aclivib"eslevenls including Christmas Day Lunch for older people on their ¢)wn
Under 5$.. Term-time Tuesday - Friday parenvcarer with toddler groups
After School Playcentre14-12's).' Temi-Time Monday- Friday
Playschemes15-12'sl." Summer, Easter & half-temis in M8y/June, October & February sch¢)ol holidays
Comfflunity support groups113 groups such as AA, CA, NA. SA and CODAI.Counselling sessions, local lgisure
groups, language classes, art classes, yoga and special events
The Centre makes resources available to other cornrnunity groups for the creation and fvrther developmenl of
services.
The Centre has a number of detsiled policies in relat￿n to all aspects of the Centre and they are listed in the
Employ*e Involvement and Employment of the Disabled section of the report.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Icontinuedl
The Feasibility Study to identify and assess opportunities for improvements to expand and enhance the
acciimmodation and services provided by the Centre was completed in March 23. The proposa15 have now been
submitted to Camden for pre-applicalion planning advice.
The study is a very detailed repjrt including ￿ detailed proposals, MEP and sustsinability sludy and cost plan.
The study will be integral to the key stakeholder consultation stage.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
a. Key ￿rfo￿lInGfj indicators
The key performance indicators are..
Income received
Surplus for the year
Funds
£376,852 {2022123 £375,836)
£ 19,876 12022123 £45,573)
£285,289 12022123 £265.4121
b. Review of activltl•s
OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVITIES
The SUC￿SsfUl 'Act Your Age, intergenerational project continued throughout all of the school holidays organised
by the Centre in association with Hender50n Court Day Centre.
The Centre organised and ran 'Warm space, hol Lunch Mondays, every other Monday from January - March
where people were able to meet in a wami space, have coffee and cake and eat a hot homemade lunch. The
project was free lo all and very well attended. The event was publicised locally and with all sheltered housing and
day cenlres. The project was funded by the Centre ond a cosl-of-living grant from Camden council.
Coach day trips were organised monthly from May-sept and On￿ again proved very popular, the trips were open
lo all of the community in order for families to travel together rf they wished. The Centre heavily subsidised the
trips lo make it affordable for the users as the Cost of coach hire has conb.nued lo increase.
A Christmas party was organised on 18th December including a festive lunch, magician and singer. 63 people,
many of which live in local sheltered accommodation, attended the event.
A Christmas Day Lunch event was again organised remotely with delivery of 70 ￿￿ourSe lunches by a
specialist company and 70 hampers delivered by volunteers lo older people in the local area. Funding for the
event came from the public through crowd-funded donations. Judy Green Store and Waitrose. The Centre
tsrgeted those most in need and staff wotked closely with Adult Social Care, Day cent￿'s, agencies. Age UK
Camden, sheltered housing wardens and social workers. The Camden New Joumal Christmas Hamper fund
donated 50 hampers lo the event.
CHILDRENS PLAYCENTRE 4-12s {lerm lime and schi)ol holidays)
The Summer Playscherne and the tem lime Playcentre are important core services for chIld￿nI4-12) and their
parenlslcarers wrthin the local community.
The services re￿1ve very good reports from Camden Council grant monitoring officers who we have to report
quarterly followed up by meetings. Ofsted inspect5 selvices: Reg No's 116323 Icentrel and EY262532
(Fitzjohn's school).
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Icontinuedl
Ninety-five childien from Camden's diverse communty are registered at the After School Playcentre which
provided an exEensive programme of activities after school in the Cenlre's Hall until 6pm Monday-Friday during
the school temi. This is a serviee ft)r Children aged 4-12 and essential for many working parents and carers.
especially those on low household incomes. With financial support from Camden and Charitsble Trusts the After
School Playcentre continued to provide very low cost Of free places in 2023124 for those most in need.
The Playcenlre operated a pick-up facility for the ¢hildren of Fitzjohn's Schcx)l. Hampslead Parochial School and
New End School.
The Children and young people are looked after by a very experienced staff team and they have the opportunty
to participate in an exciting and stimulating programme of activities carried out within a safe and caring
environment. This is possible through careful planning and use of suitable equipment and materials. Children are
encouraged to share, Tespecl and learn from each olherfs cultures and Iradf(ions and express themselves
through imaginative and creative play.
The Hampstead Community Centre organised and ran a 4.week summer playscheme, for children aged 5-1214
if in reception class) from 31st July- 25th August, at Fitzjohn's primary school. The scheme was open from 9am
- 6pm, cote day 11am- 4pm.
We had the use of most of the school's outside are8 and 2 of the class rooms and the lablkilchen, allowing us to
run lots of activib'es outside, including art activrties, play games, sports and lots of water games. The lab was
also used to prepare the HAF {Holiday activities and food) children's lunches.
The playscheme was organised for children living within the London Borough of Camden. Priorty was gwen to
referyed children. children attending the term lime After School Club and low incomelkey worker parents
Informalton on how lo apply for childcare tax crediulow-income subsidiged places is on our website.
There was a well-balanced team of 15 playworkers wothing on the playscheme, most of whom had worked for
the Community Centre on schemes before and have a great deal of experience working with children from the
local area. Some had attended the playscheme as children and been helper5 and volunteers. We employed 4
new stsff members this year. all of whom had attended the playscheme as children. g young helpers (aged of 13
and 151 plus 2 young volunteer {aged 16-171 from the local community, who have attended the playscheme
previously, helped on the scheme as part of our'biidging the gap" poli¢y_
There were a number of children with additional needs,. we supported 4 children with autism {2 of which needed
1.. 1 support), 1 ehild with global delay. 1 child with Down syndrome. 1 child with cerebral palsy, 2 children with
ADHD and several children with no or very little English. We also supported 2 non binary children.
Publicity was sent out to local schools and other community organisatsons. Parentslcarers weTe able to download
the information from our website and booking was done via email or in person at the Cornmunity Centre. 176 lof
which 23 were HAFI children were registered on the scheme Mth a daily maximum of 80. Children attending the
scheme came from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
We had 23 children attending Ihrou9h the HAF scheme, totaling 188 days used. Lunches were provided. The
Centre Manager spoke lo head teachers at our local 5¢hools lo pinpoint children in need of the HAF places.
These places were paid for by Young Camtlen Foundation and free lo parents of children who are in receipl of
tree school meals. The places inclltded provision of lunch. We had allocated a member of staff to be in tharge of
the HAF children and make their lunches. All staff that handle food hold food hygiene certificates
The four-week programme of activitres was planned in advance and available for parenlslcarers on line. The
pro9ramme look in to consideration the cultural needs, ages and interests of the children attending based on
feedback from previous schemes, parenucarer and children's suNeys and staff knowledge.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED}
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Icontinuedl
Every day there were off site trips. Children could book one trip a week which would either be in the minibus or
by public transport. Trips included swimming, kayaking, bell boating, trampolining, farm, mini gotf and bowling.
This year, the playscheme continued to run the Trans Age Projecv, in partnership with Age Concem at
Henderson Court Day Centre. For 4 weeks, a small group of children went round lo Henderson Cl. to take part in
joint activities with the older people. This was run by our'Acl Your Age, coordinator. Caz Brill.
The detailed programmè of activities for each week included activities such as.. playscheme posters, clay work,
mask making. glass painting. flag painting. bubble printing. pipe cleaner monsters. lie dye t-shirts. sewing and
jewellery making. A great deal of emphasis is placed on providing age-appropriate play and equipment for young
IEYFSI children and sensory activities for SEN children.
Other activities included.. music, danee and movement sessions, board games, construction toys. pool and table
lenni5 The play9round was used for various outdoor games Including kw'k cricket, soft tennis, badrninton.
rounder5. football, water play, group games and opportunities for the children to play their own imaginary games.
As the weather was good this year, we had a paddling Fxjol and a lol of various water games. A copy of the
programme is attached.
The scheme culminated with a giant Playscheme quiz with questions and challenges. The quiz involved all the
children taking part in teams After the quiz they had an ice cream party.
pa￿nUcarer satisfaction surveys were handed out and the children were helped wth children's questionnaires
during the scheme. This is very important as it enOb￿S children and adults alike to voice their opinions and make
suggestions about the service we offer, and the information gathered enables u5 to plan and improve activitres
for future playschemes.
The London Borough of Camden, Young Camden Foundation. Hampslead Churches Youth Committee, fees
and fundraising, funded the playcenlre.
All half term and Easter Playschemes14-12sl continued throughoLtI the year at the Centre.
UNDER Ss
The Under 5$ parenvcarer groups continued to provide a broad range of structured activities from Tuesday to
Friday term ts'me throughout the year.
298 families arè tur￿n11Y registered to attènd. The groups aim to provide a safe and stimulating environment for
young children lo play, have fun and develop both social and physic81 skills 11 Is also a place where
parenlslearers are able lo gel together lo share ideas and experiences and gel help and information in a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere.
Each session has a particular theme. and parentslcarers are encouraged to
participate.
An axt8nsive programme of activities includin9 music & rhyme, cookirtg and arts & crafts is published each term.
Daily play activities include,. Play dough. irnaginalive play, puzzles & books, dressing-up, constructhon toys,
climbing frame and bikes. There is always a soft play area and baby toys. A healthy snack is included in the
price.
Sab'sfaclion surveys afe Carried out in addition lo continuous feedback processes.
OTHER USERS
Community support groups such a¥ AA, CA. NA, SA, CODA and anonymous groups not listed on our
programme operatèd from Room 2 (top floor) every day of the week including Christmas day
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE {¢ontinuedl
Room 3 is used for counselling throughout the year.
Markets. fairs, local leisure groups, yoga, language classes, art classes, community and consultation events
uséd the hall and rooms 8t days and times in the week that W8re not being used by the Centre's core activrties.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
•. Re88r4e8 poIIcy
Grants of reslricled funds are generally made for one yearfs expenditure. The Trustees do not build up reserves
of su¢h funds as this would be contrary to the donors. intent
A d8$ignatsd reserve 1$ in place to fund future expansion and tenure of the Centre and ils activities.
The Centre has a 20 year lease (from 20161 and must show that it has policies in place to maintsin the premises.
The Trustees aim to accumulate unrestricted funds to provide for adequate working capital, uneven patterns of
expendit4Jre and 12 months running costs in case funding no longer becomes available from previous sources or
there is a reduclFon in commercial income. The Centre is working towafds meeting this requirement and the
present unrestricted reserves are £235.026.
b. Result
The outside market stalls and the other users contribute a significant amount toward5 the running costs of the
Cenlre. Funding for activities and services comes from the local authority, user contributions and trijsls.
Following the successful completion of th8 feasibility study in March 23 to idfjnlify and assess opportuniti9s for
improvements to expand and enhance the accommodation and services provided by the Centre we moved on lo
the key stakeholder's stage. Large boards showing the tsvo proposed plans have been displayed in a51 parts of
the Centre forming part of an initial period of consullalion.
A RIBA stage 2 structural feasibility options report was carried out as part of the next stsge of the proposed
refurbishment and improvement plans.
The result for the year was an excess of income over expenditure of £19.876 with the help of sound financial
management and the 5LlPPOrt of its staff. Unrestrieled reseNes (including designated reserves) earried forward
al 31 March 2024 are £283,111.
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STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. ConstRutlon
The Centre is constituted under a Memorandum of Association and is a registered charity number 282089.
The principal objects of the Centre as ststed in the goveming dwjmenl are..
"Hampstead Community Action Limited, otherwise known as Hampstead Cornmunty Centre. is established to
promote the benefit of the inhabilanls in a broad area centred on the Community Centre wthin the London
Borough of Camden, to advance education and lo provide facilities and activities in the interests of social
welfare. recreation and leisure lime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of lile of the said
inhabitant5"
There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual repo
b. Methods of appolntm•nt or election of Trustee$
The management of the Centre is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
lemis of the arti¢Fes of association. When considering the recruilmenl and appointment of Iruslees, the
Management Committee tonsiders the skills and experience needed lo maintain a broad range of skills.
Trustees are elected al meetings after a written application has been submitted under the terms of the articles of
association. Many of the Trustees have served on the Management Committee for several years, which has
created a feeling of stability within the Centre with members provrfjing many additional skills.
c. Oryanlsatlonal struclure and decision*making policies
Hampstead Community Action Ltd employs a staff team comprising the Manager (a new Manager was
appointed on 01.04.241, Assistsnt Manager Children's Services and Assistant Manager Offi'ce, Market & Private
Hires. Temporary playworkers are employed on a se$S￿nal basis when needed in the school holidays.
Volunteets provide invaluable assistsnce within all of the activity groups. The Manager is responsible for the day-
to4ay management of the Centre and its employees. The Manager reports to the trustees at meeb"ngs. The
Iruslees make decisions on any organisational changes and financial procedures.
Management Committee members are referred to as trustees Ihroughoul this reporL They meet, as a poltcy.
about every 12 weeks. The full Committee met S times during the year ende(131 March 2024.
d. Poll¢ies adopted for the Induction and trainlng of Trustees
New trustees attend a session with principal stsff and a senior member of the Management Committee lo
familiarise Ihernselves with the charity and the context within which rt operates. The session covers their
obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of A550ciation, the
Committee and decision making processes. the plans for development and financial performance ol the charity.
A trustee information pack is given to all new Iruslees and they attend the various activities run at the Centre_
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TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT {continuedl
•. Related party relatlon8hlp8
The ehar-ty rents the Community Centre Premises from the London Borough of Camden and works closely with
the Council, especially in respect to older people, children and partnership working lo Identity those in need and
actively develop strategies to conlinualSy improve the quality of seNices lo our clFenls. This is a¢hieved through
grant monitoring. partnerships and forum groups.
The Centre has developed opportunities for wllaboratNe working with other agencies through outreaeh work and
taking an aclive part in partnership schemes. The Centre has developed working partnerships with several
organisalions including older people agencies sheltered housing projects, children and young people
organisations, Camden Council, and Children's Social Care Disabled Children's Team and activity-based
groups.
The Centre makes resources available lo othgr tommunity groups for the creats'on and further development of
seNiees. The Centr8 d￿S not charge a hiring fee for charty and community events.
f. Fin•ncial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to the Centre and have established a register of risks. The Centre
has a written document on the systems to mitigate those risks identified. Internal control procedures are in place
for the authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place lo ensure complianee with health
and safety of stsff, volunteers and clients at the Centre including the policies listed under Policies and
Objectives. The Centre consults Camden Property Services regarding all premises alterabons and in accordance
with the premises access audit.
g. Monltorlng and evaluatlon
The Centre conlinualty reviews activities through specific assessment procedures and detailed consultation
exercises with all groups directly rijn by the Cenlre. Regular consultslion meetings are held for the majority of
services and user satisfactson surveys are undertaken on a regular basis. Meetings are organised lo assess the
findings.
Camden Council carries out fvll monitoring processes specificalty for the Playcentre and the following monitorrng
of the Communty Centre takes Pla￿ annually. Diversity of income, aclivilies, govemance, demographic data,
assets and outcomes. Camden's monitoring officers review the findings of all monitoring processes.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The activities and servieeg described above will ¢onb'nue to function subject to adequate funding raised.
The proposals for improvements and ￿furbIshrnent have been submitted to Camden for pre-applic8tion planning
advice. Design development will follow on from the officels feedback and report.
MEMBERS'S LIABILITY
The trustees of the Centre guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of Ihe Centre in the
event of winding up.
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EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF THE DISABLED
Employees have been consulted on issues of concem lo them by means of ragular consultative committee and
staff meetings and have been kept informed on specific matters directly by management. The Centre carrie5 Out
exit inte¢views for all staff leaving the organi88tion and has adopted a procedure of upward feedback for senior
management and the Trustees.
In accordance with the Centre's equal opportunity policy, the Centre has long established fair employment
practicès in the recruitment, selection, relenlion and training of staff.
The Centre has a number of detailed policies in relation to all aspects of personnel matters including..
Equal Opportunities Policy
Volunteer Policy
Health & Safety Sbiement
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
GDPR Data Schedule Document
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
Risk Management Register
Complaints Procedu
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Privacy Policy
In accordance with the Cenlre's equal opportunities policy, the Centre has long-established fair employment
pracbces in the recruilmenl. selection. retention and training of disabled staff
Full detsils of these policies are available from the Centre's offices.
APPRECIATIONS
The Trustees wish lo record their thanks to all the organisats.ons that have supported Ihe Centre's activrties.
financially and in other ways.
The Trustees have taken advantage of the small CoMpan￿S exemptions provided by section 415A of the
Companies Aot 2006.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
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ststement of TrusteeB' rèsponslbllltles
The Trustees {who are also the directors of the Centr8 for the purposes of company lawl are responsib￿ for
preparing the Trustees. report and the financial slatemenls in a¢¢ordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunrted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountsng Practice).
Company law requires the Tnjstees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law,
the Twstees must not approve the fi'nancial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of the Centre and of its incoming resources and applicalion of resources, in¢luding ils
income an¢J expenditure. for that perii)d. In preparing these finanrAal staternents, the Tru5tee$ are re9uir¢d to.
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whgther applicable UK Accounbng Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless r( is inappropriate to presume that the
Centre will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Cenlre's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial posibon of the Centre
and enable them to ensure Ihal the financial stslements comply wrth the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Centre and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevenkn.on
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the memters of the board of Tnjstees on 17 July 2024 and s￿ned on their behalf by.
St•ph8n Brandes
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
for the year •nded 31 March 2024
Independont examlnorf8 report to the TrustO88 of Hampstead Community Action Ltd. I'th8
Centro.)
I report lo the chanty TNstees on my 8xaminats.on of the actt*unts of the Centre for the year ended 31 March
2024.
R￿POnsIbIlItIeS and ba8ls of report
As the Trustees of the Centre (and 11$ directots for the purpoAÈA af company lawl yotj are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 20Cfj I'the 20ChS Acri.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Centre a￿ not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the Cenlre's accoL¢nts
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 ACYI. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Dire¢lions given by the Charlty Commission under section 14515llb} of the 2011 Act.
Ind•pendonl examlnor's stal•m?nt
Since the Centre's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member
of ICAEW, which is one of the lisled bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in conneGtion with Ihe
examination giving me caLtse lo believe..
accounbng records were not kept in respect of the Centre as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the a¢¢ounls do not ac¢ord with those records". or
the ac¢ounls do not ¢omply with the accounting requi￿rnents of wb'on 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fail view which is not a matter ConS￿ered as part of
an independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Pracb"ce for accounting and rewrting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparing their
8ceounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no ¢oncems and have Gome across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Centre's TN5tee$, as a body, in ¥c￿rdance with Part 4 of the Charibes
{Accoun15 and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stale lo the Cenlre's
Trustees those matters l am required lo state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not ac￿p1 or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Centre and the Centre's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this reporL
Signed..
Dated.. 17 July 2024
R. G. Drennan
FCA- ICAEW
64 Belsize Park, London NW3 4EH
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Restricted ljnrestricted
fund$
lund8
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Charitsble actNits'es
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
52,330
144,241
171,467
8,814
196.571
171.467
8,814
186, 177
162.014
2, 745
24,900
Total Income
52.330
324,522
376.852
375,836
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4,942
352,034
356,976
332,263
Total expendlture
352,034
356,976
332,263
Ngt incomg11gxpgndttur•l
Transfers be￿n funds
47,388
(52,1121
{27,512}
52.112
19,876
43,573
15
Net movement Sn funds
(4,724)
24.61x1
19.876
43,573
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought fornrnrd
Net movement in funds
6,902
14.7241
258,511
24,600
26S,413
19,876
221,840
43,573
Total fund8 carrfed fornard
2,178
283,111
285,289
265,413
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recogni$ed in the year.
The notes on pages 15 to 23 form part of these ftnancial stalernents.
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee}
Registèred number: 1270770
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
9,678
432,111
10,093
368, t 13
441,789
378,206
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
14
{156,5021
(112, 795)
Ngt cuirent a6sots
285,287
265,411
Total assèts 18ss ¢urr•nt liabilities
285.289
265.413
Net assets excluding pension assot
285.289
265,413
Total not assets
285.289
265.413
Charity funds
Restncted funds
Unrestri¢led funds
2,178
283.111
6, 902
258,511
15
Total funds
285,289
265,413
The Centre was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the CompanTres Act 2006.
The members have not required the ￿MpanY to obtain an audit for the year in quesb.on in accordance with
section 476 of Companies A¢t 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting record5 and preparation of financial stalementS.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions ap￿￿able lo ents.lies subject to
the small companies regime.
The ffinanC￿l slalèments were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 17 July 2024 and signed on
their behalf by..
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNIry AGTION LTD.
IA ¢ompany Ilmtted by guarantso)
Register￿ number. 1270770
BALANCE SHE￿ ICONTINUEDI
Ot 31 March 2024
Steph•n Brnndes
The not¢s on page¥ 15
23 form part of these financial statements.
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
(A company Ilmlted by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
General Inforni•t¥on
The enkn'ty Is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales and wth the Charity
Commission.
Accounling policies
2.1 Ba$1• of preparatlon of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepafed in accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151. the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Hampslead Communty Action Ltd. meets the definibon of a public benefit enlty under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initlalty recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
slated in the ￿levant accounb'ng policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Centre has entitlement lo the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the afflount of income receivable ¢an be ffleasured reliably.
Other income is recognised in the period in which il is receivable and to the extent the goods hav8
been provided or on completion of the seNice.
2.3 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is 8 legal or conslruclNe obligation to Iran$fer economic benefit
to a third paty. rt is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by actNity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct Costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
lo that activity. Shared costs which contn'bute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributsble to a single activity are apports'oned betsveen those activities on a basi5 consistent with
the use of resour￿$. Central staff cos15 are allctaled on the basis of time spent, and dep￿CiatIOn
charges allocated on the pOrt￿n of the ass8t's use.
Expenditure on charrtable 8clivilies is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Cenlre's objectsves, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2A Intsrost recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when re¢eivable and the amount can be measured
liabiy by the Cenlre,. this is normally upon notif￿tion of the interest pa￿ or payable by the
institution wth whom the funds are deposited.
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNtrY ACTION LTD.
{A company Ilmlted by guaiantoe)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
forthe yeargnded 31 March 2024
Accounting policigs Icontinuodl
2.5 Tanglble flxed a88ets and depreclallon
Tangible fixed assets costs'ng £500 or more are capitslised and recognised when future economic
benefi15 are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially reeognised al Cost. After recognition, under the ¢ost model, tangible
fixed assets a￿ measured at cost less accLtmulaled depreciatron and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred io brlng a tangible fixed asset into its intenoed worklng CLindition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allo¢ate the cost of tsngible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Dep￿latIOn is provided on the following basis.
Plant and machinery
20% straight line
2.6 Debtovs
Trade and other debtors a￿ re¢ognised at the setuemenl amount after any trade discount offe￿.
Prepayments are valued at the amount syepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
2.7 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which a￿ availabFe for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Centre and which havè not been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted hjnds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specthc restri¢tion$ imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the cent￿ for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
frjnd is sel out in the notes lo the financial statemenis
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
IA company Ilmlted by guarantse)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ondgd 31 March 2024
Income from charitable aetlvltles
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Over 60,5
Under 5's
Playcentre15-12}
9.450
4,246
13,356
126,639
13,696
13,356
169.519
42,880
Total 2024
52,330
144,241
196.571
R&stricted Unffjstricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Over 60's
Under 5's
5,lJOO
4, 131
14,555
116.538
9. t31
14,555
162,491
Playcenlre15-121
45,953
Total 2023
50.953
135,224
186. 177
Analysls of R08trlct6d Funds Received
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Age UK Camd&n
London Borough of Camden
Young Camden Foundation
5,000
45,330
2,000
5.000
45.330
2.000
52,330
52,330
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
IA company Ilmlted by guaranto01
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
In¢omg frorn other tradlng actlvltles
Income from fundrnlslng evènts
Total
funds
2024
funds
2024
L6th'ngs- market stalls
Lettings- halls & rooms
Mixellaneous donations
124,640
46,719
124,640
46,719
108
171,467
171.467
UnrestJryCt8d
funds
2023
Tot81
funds
2023
Lettings - market stalls
Letb"ngs- halls & rooms
Miscellaneous donations
112,398
44,508
5,108
112,398
44.508
5,108
162,014
762,014
Investment in¢omo
Unr•strlctod
tunds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Bank deposit interest
8,814
8,814
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Bank deposit interest
2, 745
2, 745
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
IA company Ilrnited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
other Incoming resources
Nil under this cate90ry for 2023124.
Total
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
CIL fund$ for fes$ibilty study
24,900
24,900
Anaty818 of expendtture on charltable acll¥itie8
Summary by fund typ•
Restricted Unrestrl¢tod
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Over 60's
Under 5's
Playcenlre15-121
Running Costs of Centre
Professional fees- feasibilty study
11,056
17,614
124,911
198.453
11.056
17.614
124.911
198.453
4.942
4.942
4.942
352,034
356.976
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
(A company limltéd by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for tho y¢aronded 31 March 2024
Analysls of gxpenditure on charitsble actlvltlgs l¢ontinu•dl
Summary by fund typa {continu8d)
Restrlcted Unrpstricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Over 60's
f6.276
14,017
117,452
167,824
t6,276
14,011
111.452
167,824
22, 700
Under S's
Playcentre15-121
Running costs of Centre
Refvrbi$hmenl Costs
22. 700
22, 700
309.563
332.263
Summary by expendlture type
Staff costs Other costs
2024
2024
Totsl
2024
Over 60,5
Under 5's
Playcentre15-12)
Running costs of Centre
Feasibility study
1,193
16.759
109,434
88,790
9.863
855
15,477
109.663
4,942
11,056
17,614
124,911
198.453
4.942
216,176
140.800
356,976
Staff costs Other costs
2023
2023
Total
2023
Over 60's
Under 5's
plaY￿ntre(5-l2I
Runnin9 costs of Centre
Refurbishment ¢osts
321
13,311
98,950
86.477
15,955
700
16,2T6
14,011
111,452
167.824
22, 700
12.502
81,347
22, 700
199,059
133,204
332,263
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
IA cornpany Ilmitod by guarante81
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the yèar ended 31 March 2024
Independent examlngrfs remunerntion
2024
2023
Fees payable to the Centre's independent examiner for the independent
examinab'on of the Centre's annual accounts
3,100
3.100
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
216.176
199,059
216.176
t99,059
The averagè number ol persons employed by the Centre during the year was as follows..
2024
No.
2023
No.
Play ¢entre
Running the Centre
13
13
No employee r￿1ved rernUnerat￿n amounkn'ng lo more than £60,000 in either year.
11.
Trustee8' r•munoration and expenses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023- £NIU.
During the year ended 31 March 2024, no Tnjslee expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL).
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNITY ACTION LTD.
{A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
12. Tanglble flxed assots
Plant and
machlnery
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 Ma￿h 2023
13. Debtorn
2024
2023
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accwed income
528
9,565
9,678
9,678
10,093
14.
Cr•ditor*: Amounts falllng du• within on• year
2024
2023
Other taxab'on and social secunty
AccruaL5 and deferred income
4.364
152,148
3,255
109,540
156,502
1t2. 795
Accruals and deferred income includes £2,17812023". £4,127) of grants and fees re￿iVed in advance for
activitres taking place in 2024125 and fund received from Age LIK Camden of £149,970 {2023'. £104,850).
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HAMPSTEAD COMMUNrrY ACTION LTD.
IA company limlled by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2024
15. Staternont of fund8
Stat•mont of funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
Aprll 2023
Transfern
Inlout
Income Exponditure
Unr6stricted fvnds
D•slgnated funds
Designated Funds- all funds
48.085
48,085
General funds
General Funds - all funds
210A26
324,522
{352,0341
52,112
236.026
Total Unrnstrl¢led funds
258,511
324,522
(352,034)
52,112
283.111
Restrictgd funds
Restrict8d Fullds - all lunds
6,902
52,330
14,9421
152,1121
2,178
Total ol funds
265,413
376,852
{356,9761
285.289
Designated funds are in place lo fund future expansion and tsnure of the Centre and its activit￿.
16. Anatysis of net assets betwoen funds
Analysis of net as80ts bètween funds - current period
Restricted Unrgstricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditor5 due within one year
2,178
439,611
1156,5021
441,789
1156,5021
Total
2,178
283.111
285.289
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