Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/10/2021 Period start date To 30/09/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Narborough and Narford Community Centre
Charity registration number:292588
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | A community centre building and grounds for the use by the residents of Narborough and the wider area (including the former parish of Narford) in the county of Norfolk without distinction of political religious or other opinions. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The building provides for meetings, classes, and forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents. We also rent space to a Sports & Social club and other activities. Providing and maintaining a recreation ground for the use by residents and the wider public. In such a manner as the committee of management from time to time shall deem fit having regard to Health & Safety regulations. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The public benefit is providing a social setting for indoor games facilities to improve health and wellbeing from badminton, a weekly bingo evening, and social events and parties which benefit residents and the wider public. The grounds surrounding the community centre provide for two adult football teams use of football pitches, along with facilities for caravan groups to stay on site whilst visiting the local area. We also hold a Village and Christmas fair on an annual basis. The Committee maintain the hall and grounds. Employing two local people and ensuring monies raised go back into running costs and maintaining the building along with its enhancement. |
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SORP reference
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants from our charity so have no policy on this issue. We do however support charitable events and were possible do this as a non-profit element to our finances. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We invest some of our funds in the CAF Bank Ltd which is also held as the Charities six month running costs should the Management Committee dissolve and giving the Parish Council the ability to run the charity whilst forming a new committee. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All the Trustees and Committee members are volunteers. We have three to four events each year these are supported by volunteers who give their time freely. Volunteers run the football teams, art class, craft morning, bingo evening, mother & Toddler morning. The Nar Valley café which is helping the well being of elderly residents in the village and wider area. |
| Other | The Charity also supports a Pop-Up Shop and CAB advice service one afternoon a week. A weekly meet and eat business providing a meal and refreshments to residents and the wider public. The community centre is also listed as an emergency rest centre with the local authorities to provide shelter and a safe haven in case of a natural or other disaster. |
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The main achievement was to keep the community centre running after covid and help the tenants and groups to survive the economic downturn due to the lack of residents socialising. The use of the building by residents is now helping them come back together, also the groups are helping residents and the wider public. The Community Centre helped the Sports and Social club to become sustainable with incremental rent raises and helping with grants for them to stay open. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | There were no objectives set for this financial period as we were still recovering from the COVID epidemic. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | There were no objectives set for this financial period as we were still recovering from the COVID epidemic. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not have investment objectives. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £46562.33 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We hold a reserve account for 6 months running to assist the Parish Council who would be obliged to over the running if no Management Committee existed. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £17000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Purchase of Grass cutter |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grants, Hall Hire, Weekly Bingo, and Fund raising. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None for charity |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Lack of funds to maintain the building and the surrounding grounds. Being unable to support community groups. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | By the Committee Identifying individuals and then Interview. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Charity Commission training online. Along with small e-handbook. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Management Committee led by a Chair we do not have any wider network. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | District and Parish Council support. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Narborough & Narford Community Centre
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 292588
Charity’s principal address Narborough & Narford Community Centre
Chalk Lane
Narborough
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 1SR
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Peter Wilkinson Chairman
2 David Williams Secretary
3 Sarah Greeno Committee Member
4 Helen Pipe Committee Member
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) David Rhys Williams Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Management Committee Chair, etc) and Trustee Date 25/03/2026
Nathirouih & Nart0 Communlty Certer Chartty Commlsslon No: 292588 Year End Accounts forSeptemb•r 2tr22 2tr22 Income Sport & Social Club Rent HalllField Hire FunOralsws.net 8.400.) 11.625.50 1.543.93 1.920.04 157.50 849.00 6.889.fy) 566.34 454.24 Bingo Recycling Lottery Grant Coffee Morning Sundry TOTAL 32,405.55 Expendllur• Raies & Utitsttes Eleciricity Repairs & MaIntenae Insurance Wages Water 575.20 5.451.69 5.800.52 1,689.12 10.458.08 1.348.C i.)0. 525.38 Waste LJ Phone Broadband Website 130.18 779.70 352.23 Grass Cutter Laptops Stationery Sundry 8ank Charges ol interest TOTAL 2.500.IJ) 1.180.45 227.03 1.580.38 $0.79 33,848.75 EXCESSIISHORTFALLI 1,443.20 BALANCE SHEET Funds 4t 01.10.2021 CurTentAccouni-Lloyds CurrentAccouni.CAF Deposit Account.CAF Deficit lor the Year 48.5.53 1.443.20 Funds at 30.09.2022 Cash- Village Fair TOTAL 46.562.33 46.$62.33