CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
Contents Page Annual Report 2
Registered Charity Number 287888
Annual Report 2021
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ANNUAL REPORT for the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
Carhampton Recreation Ground was established by Deed of Trust dated 18[th] June 1982, the charity exists to provide recreational and sports ground facilities for public and club use in the Carhampton and District Area.
Trustees are :-
Mr. Albert Baker – Chairman Mr. Luke Ahern M/s Vivian Merson Mr. Eric Parker Ms Hester
Committee Members are :-
Mrs. Lucy Parker – Treasurer Mrs. Cheryl Ryan Mrs. Jane Jones – Heritage Steering Chairman Mr. Roland Husebo Mrs. Pat Graham
Representatives are :-
Council
Mr. Luke Ahern Carhampton Youth Club Mr. Ben Elliot Carhampton Cricket Club Mrs. Brenda Maitland Walker Carhampton Parish Mrs. Kay Cheeseman Croquet Club Mrs. Christine Piera Table Tennis Club
Objectives and Activities
Our objectives remain clear:-
-
To provide social and sporting facilities for the local community, at present the main activities are Table Tennis, Croquet, Yoga, Dance classes, Badminton and Cricket.
-
To encourage physical and mental well-being, togetherness and avoid rural isolation.
-
To increase the history, cultural awareness and knowledge of our community through the opening of the Heritage Centre and the Bookstore.
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- To improve the social and sporting facilities at the Recreation Centre by holding social and fundraising events
Review
The last AGM was held on 10[th] April 2019, Covid has severely disrupted the last 2 years affecting all aspects of life. This report will mainly focus on 2021 but will also cover the intervening period since the last AGM
2020 was an exceptional year for every single person in the United Kingdom, the COVID pandemic has affected us all in many ways and we as a rural community are no exception. The social restrictions imposed to combat the pandemic temporarily altered village life with imposed isolation, increased anxiety and no socialising. Now as all restrictions have been lifted and normal life returns it is hoped that the Recreation Centre can also return to a full programme of activities and events.
The facilities were used when safe to do so, which involved extra cleaning and hiring was restricted to self-contained groups who tested regularly. During lockdown the Rec field was an important green space accessible to all, the general use of the field increased allowing people to meet up with family and friends for picnics and coffee, exercise, walk their dog and provided both a physical and mental breathing space.
With the uncertainty of income only essential repairs were carried out, but as the government recognised the importance of physical activities and encouraged leisure venues to open we successfully applied for a “re-opening grant” and carried out a refurbishment of the Sports Hall.
Ben Elliot and his team of volunteers maintained the Rec field to a very high standard throughout the whole of the pandemic and must be congratulated for their sterling work.
Financial Review
In both 2020 and 2021 only two fund raising events were held each year, this resulted in a very much reduced net income of £10020 in 2021 and £5055 in £2020 (figures include fundraising and sports income only). Set against this overheads were £10113 and £7846 respectively. The Recreation Centre was very fortunate to receive COVID grants via Somerset County Council and this has helped enormously and undoubtedly enabled us to meet our overheads and continue in a viable manner during a very unsettling period.
Sports – continued as and when appropriate, croquet as an outside sport flourished, on occasions three lawns were in play. Due to the availability of the Rec field, local dance classes were able to meet outside, these are now well established and regularly use the Long Hall. One plus to come out of the pandemic was that we were able to accommodate a teaching class when their usual facilities were unable to open and from the contacts made we now have a regular weekly yoga class being held at the Recreation Centre.
Income from sports was as follows
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| £ 2021 Table Tennis 214 Croquet Badminton 0 Cricket 550 Yoga 408 Dance 262 |
£ 2020 266 1134 530 196 250 126 94 |
|---|---|
Fundraising – The teaching group used our facilities and also that of the village hall for approx. eighteen months during the pandemic; this had a very beneficial effect on hall hire income. The group has now moved to Bridgwater as it is more geographically central to their needs, but we are very grateful to them for their patronage during the period.
As previously stated few events were organised, however the bookstore has been an overwhelming success, offering an opportunity to recycle books and provide a vital link for residents of all ages to easily replenish their reading material. The venture has a nil expense with all bookcases and books being donated and so far has raised over £600 for Rec funds. As the bookstore is adjacent to the heritage centre it has been easy to steward both rooms, this has resulted in the opening of both ventures on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
The heritage room being a smaller space was not able to open at all during 2020 and the planned programme of events has been postponed and is now in progress for 2022. Originally heritage income was kept in a restricted fund, but as all equipment has been purchased and improvements made, it is now fully incorporated into the Recreation Centre accounts. The overspend below is explained by the fact that all money was previously held in the Heritage Restricted Fund and this was used to cover expenses during 2020/1.
| Hall Hire Bookstore Heritage Centre Burns Night Xmas Market Summer Cream Tea Hearty Village Breakfast |
£ 2021 4121 507 -182 0 166 100 0 |
£ 2020 2872 22 -382 817 0 766 0 172 |
|---|---|---|
Building Maintenance & Improvements – repairs to the Recreation field and the car park have become necessary during the last twelve months, shrubs around the perimeter have been cleared and the car park potholes filled in. The dead trees along Sea Lane boundary are due to felled later this month with the wood available to local residents for use.
Previously used as a storage space, in February 2021 the area behind the stage was repainted and donated bookcases tidied up before opening as the village
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bookstore. The Heritage Centre, Bookstore and the Long Hall stage were recarpeted with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation during Jan 2020.
The Sports Hall was repainted, the floor sanded and resealed during the summer of 2021 again with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation; in both cases the majority of the work came under the grant funding with the excess being paid for from Rec funds.
The Long Hall is fully refurbished and is now a welcoming space used for both leisure activities like yoga and dancing and also for social and fundraising events. The emergency lighting has been upgraded and is regularly tested. Repairs have recently been carried out to the back storage area and the guttering cleaned and repaired.
Our next project is to upgrade the gents toilets, some restricted funds are in hand for this but further grants and fundraising will be sought to complete the improvements.
Committee meetings are regularly held to discuss improving the facilities at the Recreation Centre and to formulate the financial planning and fund raising required to carry these improvements out.
Both Trustees and the Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who have helped and given their valuable time during the last two years. As always the Recreation Centre could not function without the help and support of its committee members and many volunteers, they contribute to the smooth running and success of the Rec, helping with and supporting fundraising events, cleaning and the upkeep of the buildings, mowing and looking after the recreation field - their help is invaluable and very much appreciated.
Trustee Signature …………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………
Mr Albert Baker Chairman of Trustees
Signature ……………………………………………………………………………….. Date ……………………
Mrs. Lucy Parker Treasurer
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Audited by ……………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Annual Report | 2 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6 |
| Schedule of Expenditure | 7 |
| Assets and Liabilities Report | 8 |
| Schedule of Restricted Funds | 9 |
Registered Charity Number 287888
ANNUAL REPORT for the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
Carhampton Recreation Ground was established by Deed of Trust dated 18[th] June 1982, the charity exists to provide recreational and sports ground facilities for public and club use in the Carhampton and District Area.
Trustees are :-
Mr. Albert Baker – Chairman Mr. Luke Ahern M/s Vivian Merson Mr. Eric Parker Ms Hester
Committee Members are :-
Mrs. Lucy Parker – Treasurer Mrs. Cheryl Ryan Mrs. Jane Jones – Heritage Steering Chairman Mr. Roland Husebo Mrs. Pat Graham
Representatives are :-
Council
Mr. Luke Ahern Carhampton Youth Club Mr. Ben Elliot Carhampton Cricket Club Mrs. Brenda Maitland Walker Carhampton Parish Mrs. Kay Cheeseman Croquet Club Mrs. Christine Piera Table Tennis Club
Objectives and Activities
Our objectives remain clear:-
-
To provide social and sporting facilities for the local community, at present the main activities are Table Tennis, Croquet, Yoga, Dance classes, Badminton and Cricket.
-
To encourage physical and mental well-being, togetherness and avoid rural isolation.
-
To increase the history, cultural awareness and knowledge of our community through the opening of the Heritage Centre and the Bookstore.
-
To improve the social and sporting facilities at the Recreation Centre by holding social and fundraising events
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Review
The last AGM was held on 10[th] April 2019, Covid has severely disrupted the last 2 years affecting all aspects of life. This report will mainly focus on 2021 but will also cover the intervening period since the last AGM
2020 was an exceptional year for every single person in the United Kingdom, the COVID pandemic has affected us all in many ways and we as a rural community are no exception. The social restrictions imposed to combat the pandemic temporarily altered village life with imposed isolation, increased anxiety and no socialising. Now as all restrictions have been lifted and normal life returns it is hoped that the Recreation Centre can also return to a full programme of activities and events.
The facilities were used when safe to do so, which involved extra cleaning and hiring was restricted to self-contained groups who tested regularly. During lockdown the Rec field was an important green space accessible to all, the general use of the field increased allowing people to meet up with family and friends for picnics and coffee, exercise, walk their dog and provided both a physical and mental breathing space.
With the uncertainty of income only essential repairs were carried out, but as the government recognised the importance of physical activities and encouraged leisure venues to open we successfully applied for a “re-opening grant” and carried out a refurbishment of the Sports Hall.
Ben Elliot and his team of volunteers maintained the Rec field to a very high standard throughout the whole of the pandemic and must be congratulated for their sterling work.
Financial Review
In both 2020 and 2021 only two fund raising events were held each year, this resulted in a very much reduced net income of £10020 in 2021 and £5055 in £2020 (figures include fundraising and sports income only). Set against this overheads were £10113 and £7846 respectively. The Recreation Centre was very fortunate to receive COVID grants via Somerset County Council and this has helped enormously and undoubtedly enabled us to meet our overheads and continue in a viable manner during a very unsettling period.
Sports – continued as and when appropriate, croquet as an outside sport flourished, on occasions three lawns were in play. Due to the availability of the Rec field, local dance classes were able to meet outside, these are now well established and regularly use the Long Hall. One plus to come out of the pandemic was that we were able to accommodate a teaching class when their usual facilities were unable to open and from the contacts made we now have a regular weekly yoga class being held at the Recreation Centre.
Income from sports was as follows
| from sports was as follows | |
|---|---|
| £ 2021 Table Tennis 214 |
£ 2020 |
| 266 |
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| | Croquet | 1134 | 530 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Badminton | 0 | 196 | |
| | Cricket | 550 | 250 | |
| | Yoga | 408 | 126 | |
| | Dance | 262 | 94 |
Fundraising – The teaching group used our facilities and also that of the village hall for approx. eighteen months during the pandemic; this had a very beneficial effect on hall hire income. The group has now moved to Bridgwater as it is more geographically central to their needs, but we are very grateful to them for their patronage during the period.
As previously stated few events were organised, however the bookstore has been an overwhelming success, offering an opportunity to recycle books and provide a vital link for residents of all ages to easily replenish their reading material. The venture has a nil expense with all bookcases and books being donated and so far has raised over £600 for Rec funds. As the bookstore is adjacent to the heritage centre it has been easy to steward both rooms, this has resulted in the opening of both ventures on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
The heritage room being a smaller space was not able to open at all during 2020 and the planned programme of events has been postponed and is now in progress for 2022. Originally heritage income was kept in a restricted fund, but as all equipment has been purchased and improvements made, it is now fully incorporated into the Recreation Centre accounts. The overspend below is explained by the fact that all money was previously held in the Heritage Restricted Fund and this was used to cover expenses during 2020/1.
| Hall Hire Bookstore Heritage Centre Burns Night Xmas Market Summer Cream Tea Hearty Village Breakfast |
£ 2021 4121 507 -182 0 166 100 0 |
£ 2020 2872 22 -382 817 0 766 0 172 |
|---|---|---|
Building Maintenance & Improvements – repairs to the Recreation field and the car park have become necessary during the last twelve months, shrubs around the perimeter have been cleared and the car park potholes filled in. The dead trees along Sea Lane boundary are due to felled later this month with the wood available to local residents for use.
Previously used as a storage space, in February 2021 the area behind the stage was repainted and donated bookcases tidied up before opening as the village bookstore. The Heritage Centre, Bookstore and the Long Hall stage were re-
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carpeted with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation during Jan 2020.
The Sports Hall was repainted, the floor sanded and resealed during the summer of 2021 again with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation; in both cases the majority of the work came under the grant funding with the excess being paid for from Rec funds.
The Long Hall is fully refurbished and is now a welcoming space used for both leisure activities like yoga and dancing and also for social and fundraising events. The emergency lighting has been upgraded and is regularly tested. Repairs have recently been carried out to the back storage area and the guttering cleaned and repaired.
Our next project is to upgrade the gents toilets, some restricted funds are in hand for this but further grants and fundraising will be sought to complete the improvements.
Committee meetings are regularly held to discuss improving the facilities at the Recreation Centre and to formulate the financial planning and fund raising required to carry these improvements out.
Both Trustees and the Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who have helped and given their valuable time during the last two years. As always the Recreation Centre could not function without the help and support of its committee members and many volunteers, they contribute to the smooth running and success of the Rec, helping with and supporting fundraising events, cleaning and the upkeep of the buildings, mowing and looking after the recreation field - their help is invaluable and very much appreciated.
Trustee Signature …………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………
Mr Albert Baker Chairman of Trustees
Signature ……………………………………………………………………………….. Date ……………………
Mrs. Lucy Parker Treasurer
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Audited by ……………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………
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RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
| RECEIPTS | INCOME | EXPENDITURE | NET INCOME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Income | 2775.93 | 1721.15 | 1054.78 |
| Fund Raising | 5614.90 | 0.00 | 5614.90 |
| Heritage Centre | 200.00 | 381.88 | -181.88 |
| Car Parking | 1202.11 | 783.79 | 418.32 |
| Restricted Funds | 11500.00 | 0.00 | 11500.00 |
| Grants | 9669.00 | 0.00 | 9669.00 |
| Donations | 227.50 | 0.00 | 227.50 |
| ____ | ___ | ____ | |
| Total | 31189.44 | 2886.82 | 28302.62 |
Less Overheads As detailed on page 5
10112.68 ____ Excess of Receipts over Expenditure 18189.94
Assets/Investments Gains/(Losses)
8.01 ____ 18197.95
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SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURE
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
OVERHEADS
| Ofce Sundries | 0.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone & Postage | 0.00 | |
| Cleaning | 560.19 | |
| Donations & Gifts | 87.50 | |
| Equipment Purchased | 552.39 | |
| Equipment Repairs | 45.60 | |
| General Repairs & Renewals | 1318.75 | |
| Building Repairs | 2961.78 | |
| Car & Travel | 0.00 | |
| Electricity & Gas | 933.82 | |
| Water | 0.00 | |
| Rent & Rates | 2020.44 | |
| Insurance | 1632.21 | |
| 10112.68 | Total Ov |
Total Overheads
ASSETS and LIABILITIES REPORT
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For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
In this financial year
| VALUE | TOTAL VALUE | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Property Improvements | b.f.20188.56 | ||
| Less depreciation | 1009.00 | 19179.56 | 20188.56 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment b.f. | 7876.68 | ||
| Less depreciation | 787.00 | 7089.68 | 7876.68 |
| Mower b.f. | 3645.00 | ||
| Less depreciation | 364.00 | 3281.00 | 3645.00 |
| _ | _ | ||
| 29550.24 | 31710.24 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Bank Current Account | 2284.22 | ||
| 2288.71 | |||
| Bank Deposit Account | 12502.88 | 11000.84 | |
| Restricted Funds Account20304.00 | 5292.10 | ||
| Petty Cash | 145.03 | 36.19 | |
| Sundry Debtors | 336.00 | 0.00 | |
| 35572.13 | |||
| __ | _ | ||
| 65122.37 | 50328.08 | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Sundry Creditors | -3.34 | 0.00 | |
| __ | _ | ||
| 65119.03 | 50328.08 | ||
| __ | _ | ||
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | 65119.03 | 50328.08 |
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RESTRICTED FUNDS as at 1[st] January 2021
| 1. | Carhampton Parish Council – Grounds Maintenance | 402.35 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Carhampton Parish Council – General Building Renovations 1659.88 | |
| 3. | Somerset Community Foundation – Garden, Picnic & BBQ Area149.11 | |
| 4. | Heritage Centre | 280.76 |
| 5. | M.U.G.A. Contingency Fund | 2000.00 |
| 6. | Gents Toilet Refurbishment | 800.00 |
| _ | ||
| TOTAL RESTRICTIVE FUNDS | 5292.10 |
RESTRICTED FUNDS as at 31[st] December 2021
| 1. Carhampton Parish Council – Grounds Maintenance | 0.00 |
|---|---|
| 2. Carhampton Parish Council – General Building Renovations 1659.88 | |
| 3. Somerset Community Foundation – Garden, Picnic & | BBQ Area149.11 |
| 4. Heritage Centre | 98.88 |
| 5. M.U.G.A. Contingency Fund | 2000.00 |
| 6. Gents Toilet Refurbishment | 800.00 |
| 7. Sports Hall Refurbishment | 442.85 |
| 8. General Building & Improvement Fund | 15000.00 |
| _ | |
| TOTAL RESTRICTIVE FUNDS | 20150.72 |
| ACTIVITY ON RESTRICTIVE FUNDS DURING 2021 | EXPENSES INCOME |
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| £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund No 1. Carhampton Parish Council–Ground Maintenance |
||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 402.35 | |
| Feb 21 – Mowing expenses 2020/21 season | 307.58 | |
| Feb 21 – Carhampton Parish Council Grant | 500.00 | |
| Dec 21 - C B Elliot mowing expenses 2021 season | 699.49 | |
| Dec 21 – Money transferred from current account | 104.72 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 0.00 | |
| Fund No 2. Carhampton Parish Council–General Building Renovations |
||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 1659.88 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 1659.88 | |
| Fund No 3. Somerset Community Foundation–Garden,Picnic & | BBQ Area | |
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 149.11 | |
| _____ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 149.11 |
| EXPENSES | INCOME |
|---|---|
| Fund No 4. Carhampton Parish Heritage Centre | |
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| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 280.76 | 280.76 |
|---|---|---|
| June 21 – Janice Peters card for display purposes | 28.60 | |
| Aug 21 – Donation from Village Cream Tea event | 100.00 | |
| Sept 21 – A board for outside display | 124.80 | |
| Sept 21 – Active Signs waterproof posters | 50.23 | |
| Oct 21 – Donation from West Somerset Village History Soc. | 100.00 | |
| Dec 21 – Jane Jones wall mounted posters fip design178.25 | ||
| _____ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 98.88 | |
| Fund No 5. Somerset Community Foundation-MUGA | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 2000.00 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 2000.00 | |
| Fund No 6. Gents Toilet Refurbishment | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 800.00 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 800.00 | |
| Fund No 7. Sports Hall Refurbishment | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 0.00 | |
| June 21 – Somerset Community Foundation Grant | 3000.00 | |
| Sept 21 – Total Floor Care Ltd – sanding of foor 2557.15 | ||
| _ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 442.85 | |
| EXPENSE | INCOME | |
| Fund No 8. General Building & Improvements Fund | ||
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Balance brought forward from 31[st] December 2020 0.00 Nov 21 – Transfer from Carhampton Rec Centre deposit a/c 15000.00
__ Balance carried forward to 1[st] January 2022 15000.00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Annual Report | 2 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6 |
| Schedule of Expenditure | 7 |
| Assets and Liabilities Report | 8 |
| Schedule of Restricted Funds | 9 |
Registered Charity Number 287888
ANNUAL REPORT for the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
Carhampton Recreation Ground was established by Deed of Trust dated 18[th] June 1982, the charity exists to provide recreational and sports ground facilities for public and club use in the Carhampton and District Area.
Trustees are :-
Mr. Albert Baker – Chairman Mr. Luke Ahern M/s Vivian Merson Mr. Eric Parker Ms Hester
Committee Members are :-
Mrs. Lucy Parker – Treasurer Mrs. Cheryl Ryan Mrs. Jane Jones – Heritage Steering Chairman Mr. Roland Husebo Mrs. Pat Graham
Representatives are :-
Council
Mr. Luke Ahern Carhampton Youth Club Mr. Ben Elliot Carhampton Cricket Club Mrs. Brenda Maitland Walker Carhampton Parish Mrs. Kay Cheeseman Croquet Club Mrs. Christine Piera Table Tennis Club
Objectives and Activities
Our objectives remain clear:-
-
To provide social and sporting facilities for the local community, at present the main activities are Table Tennis, Croquet, Yoga, Dance classes, Badminton and Cricket.
-
To encourage physical and mental well-being, togetherness and avoid rural isolation.
-
To increase the history, cultural awareness and knowledge of our community through the opening of the Heritage Centre and the Bookstore.
-
To improve the social and sporting facilities at the Recreation Centre by holding social and fundraising events
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Review
The last AGM was held on 10[th] April 2019, Covid has severely disrupted the last 2 years affecting all aspects of life. This report will mainly focus on 2021 but will also cover the intervening period since the last AGM
2020 was an exceptional year for every single person in the United Kingdom, the COVID pandemic has affected us all in many ways and we as a rural community are no exception. The social restrictions imposed to combat the pandemic temporarily altered village life with imposed isolation, increased anxiety and no socialising. Now as all restrictions have been lifted and normal life returns it is hoped that the Recreation Centre can also return to a full programme of activities and events.
The facilities were used when safe to do so, which involved extra cleaning and hiring was restricted to self-contained groups who tested regularly. During lockdown the Rec field was an important green space accessible to all, the general use of the field increased allowing people to meet up with family and friends for picnics and coffee, exercise, walk their dog and provided both a physical and mental breathing space.
With the uncertainty of income only essential repairs were carried out, but as the government recognised the importance of physical activities and encouraged leisure venues to open we successfully applied for a “re-opening grant” and carried out a refurbishment of the Sports Hall.
Ben Elliot and his team of volunteers maintained the Rec field to a very high standard throughout the whole of the pandemic and must be congratulated for their sterling work.
Financial Review
In both 2020 and 2021 only two fund raising events were held each year, this resulted in a very much reduced net income of £10020 in 2021 and £5055 in £2020 (figures include fundraising and sports income only). Set against this overheads were £10113 and £7846 respectively. The Recreation Centre was very fortunate to receive COVID grants via Somerset County Council and this has helped enormously and undoubtedly enabled us to meet our overheads and continue in a viable manner during a very unsettling period.
Sports – continued as and when appropriate, croquet as an outside sport flourished, on occasions three lawns were in play. Due to the availability of the Rec field, local dance classes were able to meet outside, these are now well established and regularly use the Long Hall. One plus to come out of the pandemic was that we were able to accommodate a teaching class when their usual facilities were unable to open and from the contacts made we now have a regular weekly yoga class being held at the Recreation Centre.
Income from sports was as follows
| from sports was as follows | |
|---|---|
| £ 2021 Table Tennis 214 |
£ 2020 |
| 266 |
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| | Croquet | 1134 | 530 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Badminton | 0 | 196 | |
| | Cricket | 550 | 250 | |
| | Yoga | 408 | 126 | |
| | Dance | 262 | 94 |
Fundraising – The teaching group used our facilities and also that of the village hall for approx. eighteen months during the pandemic; this had a very beneficial effect on hall hire income. The group has now moved to Bridgwater as it is more geographically central to their needs, but we are very grateful to them for their patronage during the period.
As previously stated few events were organised, however the bookstore has been an overwhelming success, offering an opportunity to recycle books and provide a vital link for residents of all ages to easily replenish their reading material. The venture has a nil expense with all bookcases and books being donated and so far has raised over £600 for Rec funds. As the bookstore is adjacent to the heritage centre it has been easy to steward both rooms, this has resulted in the opening of both ventures on Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
The heritage room being a smaller space was not able to open at all during 2020 and the planned programme of events has been postponed and is now in progress for 2022. Originally heritage income was kept in a restricted fund, but as all equipment has been purchased and improvements made, it is now fully incorporated into the Recreation Centre accounts. The overspend below is explained by the fact that all money was previously held in the Heritage Restricted Fund and this was used to cover expenses during 2020/1.
| Hall Hire Bookstore Heritage Centre Burns Night Xmas Market Summer Cream Tea Hearty Village Breakfast |
£ 2021 4121 507 -182 0 166 100 0 |
£ 2020 2872 22 -382 817 0 766 0 172 |
|---|---|---|
Building Maintenance & Improvements – repairs to the Recreation field and the car park have become necessary during the last twelve months, shrubs around the perimeter have been cleared and the car park potholes filled in. The dead trees along Sea Lane boundary are due to felled later this month with the wood available to local residents for use.
Previously used as a storage space, in February 2021 the area behind the stage was repainted and donated bookcases tidied up before opening as the village bookstore. The Heritage Centre, Bookstore and the Long Hall stage were re-
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carpeted with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation during Jan 2020.
The Sports Hall was repainted, the floor sanded and resealed during the summer of 2021 again with the aid of a grant from the Somerset Community Foundation; in both cases the majority of the work came under the grant funding with the excess being paid for from Rec funds.
The Long Hall is fully refurbished and is now a welcoming space used for both leisure activities like yoga and dancing and also for social and fundraising events. The emergency lighting has been upgraded and is regularly tested. Repairs have recently been carried out to the back storage area and the guttering cleaned and repaired.
Our next project is to upgrade the gents toilets, some restricted funds are in hand for this but further grants and fundraising will be sought to complete the improvements.
Committee meetings are regularly held to discuss improving the facilities at the Recreation Centre and to formulate the financial planning and fund raising required to carry these improvements out.
Both Trustees and the Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who have helped and given their valuable time during the last two years. As always the Recreation Centre could not function without the help and support of its committee members and many volunteers, they contribute to the smooth running and success of the Rec, helping with and supporting fundraising events, cleaning and the upkeep of the buildings, mowing and looking after the recreation field - their help is invaluable and very much appreciated.
Trustee Signature …………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………
Mr Albert Baker Chairman of Trustees
Signature ……………………………………………………………………………….. Date ……………………
Mrs. Lucy Parker Treasurer
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
| RECEIPTS | INCOME | EXPENDITURE | NET INCOME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Income | 2775.93 | 1721.15 | 1054.78 |
| Fund Raising | 5614.90 | 0.00 | 5614.90 |
| Heritage Centre | 200.00 | 381.88 | -181.88 |
| Car Parking | 1202.11 | 783.79 | 418.32 |
| Restricted Funds | 11500.00 | 0.00 | 11500.00 |
| Grants | 9669.00 | 0.00 | 9669.00 |
| Donations | 227.50 | 0.00 | 227.50 |
| ____ | ___ | ____ | |
| Total | 31189.44 | 2886.82 | 28302.62 |
Less Overheads As detailed on page 5
10112.68 ____ Excess of Receipts over Expenditure 18189.94
Assets/Investments Gains/(Losses)
8.01 ____ 18197.95
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURE
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
OVERHEADS
| Ofce Sundries | 0.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone & Postage | 0.00 | |
| Cleaning | 560.19 | |
| Donations & Gifts | 87.50 | |
| Equipment Purchased | 552.39 | |
| Equipment Repairs | 45.60 | |
| General Repairs & Renewals | 1318.75 | |
| Building Repairs | 2961.78 | |
| Car & Travel | 0.00 | |
| Electricity & Gas | 933.82 | |
| Water | 0.00 | |
| Rent & Rates | 2020.44 | |
| Insurance | 1632.21 | |
| 10112.68 | Total Ov |
Total Overheads
ASSETS and LIABILITIES REPORT
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
For the Year Ending 31[st] December 2021
In this financial year
| VALUE | TOTAL VALUE | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Property Improvements | b.f.20188.56 | ||
| Less depreciation | 1009.00 | 19179.56 | 20188.56 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment b.f. | 7876.68 | ||
| Less depreciation | 787.00 | 7089.68 | 7876.68 |
| Mower b.f. | 3645.00 | ||
| Less depreciation | 364.00 | 3281.00 | 3645.00 |
| _ | _ | ||
| 29550.24 | 31710.24 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Bank Current Account | 2284.22 | ||
| 2288.71 | |||
| Bank Deposit Account | 12502.88 | 11000.84 | |
| Restricted Funds Account20304.00 | 5292.10 | ||
| Petty Cash | 145.03 | 36.19 | |
| Sundry Debtors | 336.00 | 0.00 | |
| 35572.13 | |||
| __ | _ | ||
| 65122.37 | 50328.08 | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Sundry Creditors | -3.34 | 0.00 | |
| __ | _ | ||
| 65119.03 | 50328.08 | ||
| __ | _ | ||
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | 65119.03 | 50328.08 |
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
RESTRICTED FUNDS as at 1[st] January 2021
| 1. | Carhampton Parish Council – Grounds Maintenance | 402.35 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Carhampton Parish Council – General Building Renovations 1659.88 | |
| 3. | Somerset Community Foundation – Garden, Picnic & BBQ Area149.11 | |
| 4. | Heritage Centre | 280.76 |
| 5. | M.U.G.A. Contingency Fund | 2000.00 |
| 6. | Gents Toilet Refurbishment | 800.00 |
| _ | ||
| TOTAL RESTRICTIVE FUNDS | 5292.10 |
RESTRICTED FUNDS as at 31[st] December 2021
| 1. Carhampton Parish Council – Grounds Maintenance | 0.00 |
|---|---|
| 2. Carhampton Parish Council – General Building Renovations 1659.88 | |
| 3. Somerset Community Foundation – Garden, Picnic & | BBQ Area149.11 |
| 4. Heritage Centre | 98.88 |
| 5. M.U.G.A. Contingency Fund | 2000.00 |
| 6. Gents Toilet Refurbishment | 800.00 |
| 7. Sports Hall Refurbishment | 442.85 |
| 8. General Building & Improvement Fund | 15000.00 |
| _ | |
| TOTAL RESTRICTIVE FUNDS | 20150.72 |
| ACTIVITY ON RESTRICTIVE FUNDS DURING 2021 | EXPENSES INCOME |
| Annual Report 2021 | Page 10 |
CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
| £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund No 1. Carhampton Parish Council–Ground Maintenance |
||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 402.35 | |
| Feb 21 – Mowing expenses 2020/21 season | 307.58 | |
| Feb 21 – Carhampton Parish Council Grant | 500.00 | |
| Dec 21 - C B Elliot mowing expenses 2021 season | 699.49 | |
| Dec 21 – Money transferred from current account | 104.72 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 0.00 | |
| Fund No 2. Carhampton Parish Council–General Building Renovations |
||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 1659.88 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 1659.88 | |
| Fund No 3. Somerset Community Foundation–Garden,Picnic & | BBQ Area | |
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 149.11 | |
| _____ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 149.11 |
| EXPENSES | INCOME |
|---|---|
| Fund No 4. Carhampton Parish Heritage Centre | |
| Annual Report 2021 | Page 11 |
CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 280.76 | 280.76 |
|---|---|---|
| June 21 – Janice Peters card for display purposes | 28.60 | |
| Aug 21 – Donation from Village Cream Tea event | 100.00 | |
| Sept 21 – A board for outside display | 124.80 | |
| Sept 21 – Active Signs waterproof posters | 50.23 | |
| Oct 21 – Donation from West Somerset Village History Soc. | 100.00 | |
| Dec 21 – Jane Jones wall mounted posters fip design178.25 | ||
| _____ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 98.88 | |
| Fund No 5. Somerset Community Foundation-MUGA | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 2000.00 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 2000.00 | |
| Fund No 6. Gents Toilet Refurbishment | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 800.00 | |
| ______ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 800.00 | |
| Fund No 7. Sports Hall Refurbishment | ||
| Balance brought forward from 31stDecember 2020 | 0.00 | |
| June 21 – Somerset Community Foundation Grant | 3000.00 | |
| Sept 21 – Total Floor Care Ltd – sanding of foor 2557.15 | ||
| _ | ||
| Balance carried forward to 1st January 2022 | 442.85 | |
| EXPENSE | INCOME | |
| Fund No 8. General Building & Improvements Fund | ||
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CARHAMPTON RECREATION GROUND
Balance brought forward from 31[st] December 2020 0.00 Nov 21 – Transfer from Carhampton Rec Centre deposit a/c 15000.00
__ Balance carried forward to 1[st] January 2022 15000.00
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