Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
HAMPSTEAD NORREYS AMENTIES TRUST
Accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] July 2020
The Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust is a Registered Charity whose objects are as follows:-
“To establish and maintain or to assist in establishing and maintaining a new Village Hall and recreation ground at Hampstead Norreys in the County of Berkshire for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hampstead Norreys and its neighbourhood and such other members of the public as desire to and can conveniently make use of such facilities irrespective of political party, nationality, religious opinion, race or colour or for other charitable purposes”.
__________ Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438 Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
Trustees’ Report for the Year to 31st July 2020
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting the report and accounts of the Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust for the year to July 2020.
The year was a difficult one with continuing near zero interest rates compounded by the fact that agreed car park rent of £1,050 was not received during the current or previous year.
However, the Trustees are satisfied that reserves remain adequate.
The Trustees are proposing to extend and refurbish the Village Hall. The accounts for the current year show the planning fees and professional fees in relation to this.
The Trustees are satisfied that their activities fully comply with guidance from the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit.
G.E.Betts
Chairman
March 2021
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
| Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended | 31st July 2020 | 31st July 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Receipts: | Note | £ | £ |
| Donations | 33,366 | 39,442 | |
| Interest received | 48 | 83 | |
| Hire of car park | - | - | |
| Rent received | 5 | 624 | 624 |
| Compensation | 100 | 250 | |
| _____ | _____ | ||
| 34,138 | 40,399 | ||
| Revenue expenditure: | |||
| Hall and Dean Meadow maintenance | 3 | - | 523 |
| Grass cutting | - | - | |
| Insurance | 2 | 1,458 | 1,427 |
| Dean Meadow rent | 4 | 26 | 52 |
| Proposed Extension and Refurbishment Project | 58,865 | 23,572 | |
| Legal Fees | - | 3,537 | |
| _____ | _____ | ||
| 60,349 | 29,111 | ||
| _____ | _____ | ||
| Net (deficit) / surplus for year | (£26,211) | £11,288 | |
| Movements on Reserves and Balance Sheet | |||
| Balance 1st August 2019 | 70,442 | 59,154 | |
| (Deficit) / surplus for year | (26,211) | 11,288 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Balance 31st July 2020 | £44,231 | £70,442 | |
| Represented By: | |||
| Tangible fixed assets at cost: | |||
| Land behind former New Inn | 5 | 14,897 | 14,897 |
| Bank Balances | 29,334 | 55,545 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| £44,231 | £70,442 | ||
| ====== | ====== |
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
_________ Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
1 Accounting Policies
The accounts of the Trust have been drawn up this year, as previously, on a cash basis showing amounts received and spent by the Trustees. The accounts would not be materially different on an accruals basis.
No depreciation is provided on freehold land.
Sums expended by the Trustees on the Dean Meadow and on the construction and improvement of the Hampstead Norreys Village Hall have been written off as incurred as this asset produces no income and is not saleable.
2 Insurance
This represents the year's insurance on the Village Hall and the Dean Meadow.
3 Hall and Dean Meadow Maintenance
The majority of the running costs of the Hall have been met by the Committee of the Hampstead Norreys Memorial Hall Charity which operates it and the Hampstead Norreys Parish Council has taken responsibility for the maintenance of the Dean Meadow. The Trustees met the following costs during the year:-
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Sewage pump maintenance contract | - | 523 |
| Sewage pump repairs | - | - |
| Minor Electrical Repairs | - | - |
| _____ | _____ | |
| - | £523 | |
| ==== | ==== |
4 Investment
Until 2015 the Trustees held £1,500 (nominal) of 3 1/2 % War Loan Stock, the interest on which was paid direct to the landlords in order to meet the rent on the Dean Meadow. This holding was redeemed during 2015 and the Trustees now therefore pay the annual rent of £52.50 directly.
5 Tangible Fixed Asset - Freehold Land
The Trustees own approximately 2.25 acres of land behind the former New Inn public house together with an access road to it. This property, which is currently let for grazing, is stated in these accounts at cost including legal costs.
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
HAMPSTEAD NORREYS AMENTIES TRUST
Accounts for the Year Ended 31[st] July 2020
The Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust is a Registered Charity whose objects are as follows:-
“To establish and maintain or to assist in establishing and maintaining a new Village Hall and recreation ground at Hampstead Norreys in the County of Berkshire for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hampstead Norreys and its neighbourhood and such other members of the public as desire to and can conveniently make use of such facilities irrespective of political party, nationality, religious opinion, race or colour or for other charitable purposes”.
__________ Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438 Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
Trustees’ Report for the Year to 31st July 2020
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting the report and accounts of the Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust for the year to July 2020.
The year was a difficult one with continuing near zero interest rates compounded by the fact that agreed car park rent of £1,050 was not received during the current or previous year.
However, the Trustees are satisfied that reserves remain adequate.
The Trustees are proposing to extend and refurbish the Village Hall. The accounts for the current year show the planning fees and professional fees in relation to this.
The Trustees are satisfied that their activities fully comply with guidance from the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit.
G.E.Betts
Chairman
March 2021
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
| Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended | 31st July 2020 | 31st July 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | ||
| Receipts: | Note | £ | £ |
| Donations | 33,366 | 39,442 | |
| Interest received | 48 | 83 | |
| Hire of car park | - | - | |
| Rent received | 5 | 624 | 624 |
| Compensation | 100 | 250 | |
| _____ | _____ | ||
| 34,138 | 40,399 | ||
| Revenue expenditure: | |||
| Hall and Dean Meadow maintenance | 3 | - | 523 |
| Grass cutting | - | - | |
| Insurance | 2 | 1,458 | 1,427 |
| Dean Meadow rent | 4 | 26 | 52 |
| Proposed Extension and Refurbishment Project | 58,865 | 23,572 | |
| Legal Fees | - | 3,537 | |
| _____ | _____ | ||
| 60,349 | 29,111 | ||
| _____ | _____ | ||
| Net (deficit) / surplus for year | (£26,211) | £11,288 | |
| Movements on Reserves and Balance Sheet | |||
| Balance 1st August 2019 | 70,442 | 59,154 | |
| (Deficit) / surplus for year | (26,211) | 11,288 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Balance 31st July 2020 | £44,231 | £70,442 | |
| Represented By: | |||
| Tangible fixed assets at cost: | |||
| Land behind former New Inn | 5 | 14,897 | 14,897 |
| Bank Balances | 29,334 | 55,545 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| £44,231 | £70,442 | ||
| ====== | ====== |
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
_________ Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st July 2020
1 Accounting Policies
The accounts of the Trust have been drawn up this year, as previously, on a cash basis showing amounts received and spent by the Trustees. The accounts would not be materially different on an accruals basis.
No depreciation is provided on freehold land.
Sums expended by the Trustees on the Dean Meadow and on the construction and improvement of the Hampstead Norreys Village Hall have been written off as incurred as this asset produces no income and is not saleable.
2 Insurance
This represents the year's insurance on the Village Hall and the Dean Meadow.
3 Hall and Dean Meadow Maintenance
The majority of the running costs of the Hall have been met by the Committee of the Hampstead Norreys Memorial Hall Charity which operates it and the Hampstead Norreys Parish Council has taken responsibility for the maintenance of the Dean Meadow. The Trustees met the following costs during the year:-
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Sewage pump maintenance contract | - | 523 |
| Sewage pump repairs | - | - |
| Minor Electrical Repairs | - | - |
| _____ | _____ | |
| - | £523 | |
| ==== | ==== |
4 Investment
Until 2015 the Trustees held £1,500 (nominal) of 3 1/2 % War Loan Stock, the interest on which was paid direct to the landlords in order to meet the rent on the Dean Meadow. This holding was redeemed during 2015 and the Trustees now therefore pay the annual rent of £52.50 directly.
5 Tangible Fixed Asset - Freehold Land
The Trustees own approximately 2.25 acres of land behind the former New Inn public house together with an access road to it. This property, which is currently let for grazing, is stated in these accounts at cost including legal costs.
Trustees: G.E.Betts (Chairman) R Howard (Secretary); G Greenham; D Barlow; R Rice Stoke House, 3 Station Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berks. RG18 ORS. Telephone (01635) 202438
Registered Charity No 288207
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2020 which have been provided to me by the Trustees.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that:
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an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act); and
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an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
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 next statement.
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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Claire Trow-Smith
Relevant professional qualification or body: N/A
Address: Westbrook, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, RG18 0TF
Date: 29 May 2021