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2023-09-30-accounts

Charity number: 285797

DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

J S Weeks & Co Accountants Devizes

DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Contents

Pages
Trustees’ Report 1-2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Receipts and Payments 4-5
Movement of Bank Accounts 6
Assets and Liabilities 6

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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The Trustees who served during the year were:-

Chairman Colin Rossiter Vice Chairman Andy Geddes Treasurer Alan Franklin

Structure, governance and management

The Association is a Trust governed by its Constitution and the trustees are selected by election.

Objectives and activities

The Association was established to provide facilities for organisations involved in the training, rehabilitation and other needs of persons living within the Devizes and District area, who are physically or mentally disabled.

To conduct an association which will provide facilities for social functions and other meetings of statutory and voluntary bodies from within the Devizes and District area who are working on behalf of the welfare of disabled persons.

To provide a means for the exchange and dissemination of information related to the welfare of disabled persons wherever possible.

Where necessary and appropriate, to provide a forum for discussion and consultation between representatives of disabled groups and constituent bodies and to act as an umbrella group for members of the disabled community.

To provide at or approximating to commercial hiring rates for non-disabled users, judged by the Management Committee to be suitable and trustworthy persons or organisations, such that will contribute towards the costs of meeting the Association’s objectives in support of the disabled, always providing that such bookings are subordinated to those of the Association’s constituent bodies.

To do any such other things as shall further the said objectives.

The trustees of the Association confirm that they have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Continued…………

Financial Review

A reserve equivalent to approximately 6 months income is sought to be maintained.

The principal source of funding is via letting fees for the facility. This is complemented with income from a ‘100 Club’ from which the Centre receives 50% of subscriptions.

Additional income is received in the form of donations, local authority grants and fund raising activities organised by the committee.

Expenditure is incurred in the maintenance of the hall as a facility for use by the disabled and other groups in order for it to offer facilities for their safety, convenience and comfort.

The Association has no investments other than its bank accounts.

On behalf of the board of Trustees

……………………………………….. Mr Colin Rossiter Chairman

Date:- XXXXX

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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

Report of the Independent Examiner To The Officers and Committee of Devizes and District Association for the Disabled

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2023, which are set out on pages 4 to 6.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:-

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

……………………………… Mrs A M Cross FCCA The Alanbrookes Group Ltd T/A JS Weeks & Co 10 The Market Place Devizes Wiltshire SN10 1HT

4 April 2024

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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ £ £
Income
Lettings
Hire of Halls 26,748 18,837
Donations
Book money - 15
Anonymous 500 858
-------- 500 -------- 873
Other
Council Rebates - 314
Bank interest 451 57
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 60 423
-------- 511 -------- 794
-------- --------
Total Receipts 27,759 20,504
Less:- Payments 27,206 20,628
-------- --------
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the Year 553 (124)
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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ £ £
Total Payments for the year ended 30 September 2023
Payments
Salaries and wages 12,473 11,141
Payroll 276 204
Telephone and Broadband 358 343
Gas and Electricity 2,005 1,624
Water 468 144
Insurance 1,671 1,545
Repairs and Maintenance
(Less £3,315 contribution) 6,345 4,721
Cleaning Materials 2,977 617
Office Supplies 63 85
Sundries 510 135
Bank Charges 60 69
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Total Payments 27,206 20,628
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Notes to the Accounts

Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions

None of the trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.

No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year.

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DEVIZES AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

MOVEMENT OF BANK AND PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

2023 2023 2022 2022
£ £ £ £
HSBC
Balance as at 1 October 24,693 24,670
Net movement for the year 364 23
---------- 25,057 ---------- 24,693
CCLA
Brought Forward 12,555 12,498
Interest received 451 57
---------- 13,006 ---------- 12,555
Petty Cash Account
Balance as at 1 October 1 (5)
Net movement for the year 45 18
Prior Year Adjustment 16 (12)
---------- 62 ---------- 1
HSBC Nursteed 100 Club
Balance as at 1 October 8,245 7,226
Subscriptions 2,643 2,620
---------- ----------
10,888 9,846
Monthly Draw Payments 1,312 1,545
Bank Charges 60 56
---------- 9,516 ---------- 8,245
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Total Net Bank Accounts
47,641 45,494
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ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2023 2022
£ £
HSBC Current Account 25,057 24,693
Petty Cash Account 62 1
CCLA 13,006 12,555
HSBC 100 Club 9,516 8,245
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47,641 45,494
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