Micklefield Community Association
Trustees report for year ended 31 March 2025
In 2025 the Committee were shocked to hear from its President, Stewart Legge, that he had been diagnosed as suffering from cancer and the future was not good. Stewart had been a stalwart of the Association for many years and a popular member of the Micklefield Community like his partner, Maria. This sad news broke not long after the unexpected death of Chairman, Jim Keen. Ian Morton, formerly Vice Chairman had stepped up as Chairman at a most difficult time. However, we were extremely pleased to attend the wedding reception of Stewart and Maria later in the year held in the Main Hall. – a highlight of the year. The Social Club was relaunched as Micklefield Sports and Social Club with Lauren Bosley and George Carter revitalising the Club with fresh ideas and recruiting volunteers for a darts team, pools team and football team. Footfall in the Club increased and special entertainment nights were arranged. Membership of the Association, however, failed to increase overall. Certain members who had previously been regular attendees were now absent as, apparently, they thought the previous barman had been unfairly treated but he had not contested his suspension’
The dancing group which meets on Mondays still continues, albeit with fewer numbers, as the age of dancers takes its toll. Zumba on Tuesdays has increased in popularity and this form of energetic dancing appeals to a younger age group. A new venture, Martial Arts, was launched on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings and is proving very popular. The day centre, now Mondays to Fridays meets a particular need in the wider community and continues apace and greatly helps the Centre’s finances, Monthly bingo is, however, still struggling to meet the numbers attending pre=Covid. Committee members elected in January 2025 settled in to enhance the Association’s activities as well as revitalising the Social Club’s activities.
Through the Chairman the Association secured funding for single glazed windows to be replaced by double glazed windows and doors and this greatly enhanced the appearance of the centre. Marsh & Micklefield Big Local has been an excellent source in securing funding but is being wound up during the latter part of 2025.
The refurbished kitchen and toilets have been welcomed by the Day Centre and hirers not all of whom require bar facilities. The Polish Community with their annual motorcycle gathering is most welcome and are making more use of the Centre since their Polish Centre closed.
2025 should see complete refurbishment of the small hall as a lounge area and, hopefully, this will prove to be a good investment in attracting new members and visitors to the Centre..
Thanks are due to everyone who has helped during this period. New faces are always needed to carry on the work of the Association as it is essential that a community spirit is maintained and the Association goes from strength to strength. It is to be hoped that a volunteer is forthcoming to enable some of the duties that Vanessa Woods performs acting as secretary IN ADDITION to her role as Treasurer which is all done without financial reward. Consideration should be given to the award of an honorarium in such an instance.
In these difficult times for many residents, the Centre could provide a welcome space for many of all ages and backgrounds BUT more willing volunteers are needed to progress this.
It is to be hoped that membership can return to the levels of yesteryear.
Finally I would like to pay tribute to Committee Members and others who freely give their time helping the Community Centre to get back on a sound financial situation.
Peter Cartwright Trustee
January 2026
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE OF THE MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION I report on the receipts and payments account and statement of monetary assets of the 8ssoclation for the year ended 31st March 2025. which are set out on pages 2 to 4. Respectlve responslbllltles of management commlttee and examiner As Ihe charity's management commlttee you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider Ihal the audit requirements of Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) do not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examlne the accounts (under section 145 of the Act), follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under Section 145{5)(b) of the Act, and to state whether particular mallers have come to our attention, Basls of Independenl examlners. report My examination was carried oul in accordance with the General Direclions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review of Ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounls presented with those records. It also includes consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the management committee concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence Ihal would be required in 8n audit and consequently I do not express an opinion as to whelher Ihe accounls present a 'lrue and falr, vlew and the report is limited to thos8 mallers set out in the Statement below. Indepèndent examlners. statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my allention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lo keep accountlng records in accordance wilh Section 130 of Ihe Act., and to prepare accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 have not been met: or 2. To which. in my opinlon, atlentlon should be drawn in ord8r to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounls lo be reached. Anthony Golding F.C.A. On Behalf of BK Plus Oakingham House Kingsmead Business Park Frederick Place High Wycombe HP111JU 2•2
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RECEIPTS 2025 2024 PAYMENTS 2025 2024 Membershlp Hall Rent Bank Interest Bar Rent Grants Entertainmenl 944 39,789 179 2,823 21,147 1,175 618 29,417 133 2,000 47.419 Telephone Stationery Licenses General Maintenance Insurance Electricity Gas Refuse Collection Premises Cleaning Water Rates Alarm Systems Refurbishment 2,704 87 265 1,415 3.142 5,351 2,623 1.886 5,857 584 1,435 1,212 2,401 85 180 4,551 2,878 6,051 2,032 1,185 6,025 360 2,593 61,398 Carrled forward 66,057 79,587 Carrled forward 26,561 89,739
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RECEIPTS 2025 2024 PAYMENTS 2024 2024 Brought foward 66,057 79,587 Brought forward Accountancy Bathroom supplies Gardening Websile Council Tax Entertainment Till Rental Credit Card Fees Sundry 26,561 1,186 363 89,739 1,152 287 500 220 221 3,504 2,733 2,309 667 940 Total Recelpts 66,057 79,587 Total Payments 33,442 96,940 Total Payments 96,940 Net Receiplsl(Payments) 32,615 (17,353) Bank and Cash Balances at 1 April 2024 38,995 Bank and Cash Balances al 31 March 2025 54,257 21,642 For and on behalf of the management committee /eF~ Chalrman Date:
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF MONETARY ASSETS AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Bank Current Accounl Bank Deposil Account 33,680 21,244 398 54,257 21,642
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE OF THE MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION I report on the receipts and payments account and statement of monetary assets of the 8ssoclation for the year ended 31st March 2025. which are set out on pages 2 to 4. Respectlve responslbllltles of management commlttee and examiner As Ihe charity's management commlttee you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider Ihal the audit requirements of Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) do not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examlne the accounts (under section 145 of the Act), follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under Section 145{5)(b) of the Act, and to state whether particular mallers have come to our attention, Basls of Independenl examlners. report My examination was carried oul in accordance with the General Direclions given by the Charity Commission, An examination includes a review of Ihe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounls presented with those records. It also includes consideralion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the management committee concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence Ihal would be required in 8n audit and consequently I do not express an opinion as to whelher Ihe accounls present a 'lrue and falr, vlew and the report is limited to thos8 mallers set out in the Statement below. Indepèndent examlners. statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my allention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lo keep accountlng records in accordance wilh Section 130 of Ihe Act., and to prepare accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 have not been met: or 2. To which. in my opinlon, atlentlon should be drawn in ord8r to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounls lo be reached. Anthony Golding F.C.A. On Behalf of BK Plus Oakingham House Kingsmead Business Park Frederick Place High Wycombe HP111JU 2•2
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RECEIPTS 2025 2024 PAYMENTS 2025 2024 Membershlp Hall Rent Bank Interest Bar Rent Grants Entertainmenl 944 39,789 179 2,823 21,147 1,175 618 29,417 133 2,000 47.419 Telephone Stationery Licenses General Maintenance Insurance Electricity Gas Refuse Collection Premises Cleaning Water Rates Alarm Systems Refurbishment 2,704 87 265 1,415 3.142 5,351 2,623 1.886 5,857 584 1,435 1,212 2,401 85 180 4,551 2,878 6,051 2,032 1,185 6,025 360 2,593 61,398 Carrled forward 66,057 79,587 Carrled forward 26,561 89,739
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RECEIPTS 2025 2024 PAYMENTS 2024 2024 Brought foward 66,057 79,587 Brought forward Accountancy Bathroom supplies Gardening Websile Council Tax Entertainment Till Rental Credit Card Fees Sundry 26,561 1,186 363 89,739 1,152 287 500 220 221 3,504 2,733 2,309 667 940 Total Recelpts 66,057 79,587 Total Payments 33,442 96,940 Total Payments 96,940 Net Receiplsl(Payments) 32,615 (17,353) Bank and Cash Balances at 1 April 2024 38,995 Bank and Cash Balances al 31 March 2025 54,257 21,642 For and on behalf of the management committee /eF~ Chalrman Date:
MICKLEFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF MONETARY ASSETS AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Bank Current Accounl Bank Deposil Account 33,680 21,244 398 54,257 21,642