Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club Financial Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity Number 297284 London Accountancy Practice Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club Contents Page Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Independent examiner's report Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-10 Detailed Income and Expenditure 11
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club Legal and Administrative Information Charity number 297284 Registered office Ada Court, 10-16 Maida Vale, London W9 1TD Trustees: Valerie Lewis............... Chairperson Daphne Whyte...............Trustee Sarah Greene.................Trustee Jackie Reynolds..............Trustee Maria Mitchell...................Trustee Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland Kensington High St branch 1751177 Kensington High St London, W8 6SH Independent Examiner London Accountancy Practice Sojourner Truth Centre 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL
Dutch Pot Lunch & Social Club Trustees. Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 The truslees submit their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Principal Activity and Review The principal activity of the company is the provision of culturally appropriate support, primarily in the provision of lunch and social activities but also in the areas of advocacy. advice and care to elderly African Caribbean residents of Westminster. The company is registered as a charity with the Charity Commissioners, (No. 297284). Results The results for the year are set out in detail on a separate page. Reserves The present level of reseNes. self-generated income and Ward Budget funding is adequate to support the continuation of the company's activities for the for the next financial year. It is our intention to maintain our reserves to a level, which equate to approximately three months expenditure.
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club Trustees, Report (continued.) Trustees, Responsibilities Charity law and good practice requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the organisation for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., Follow applicable accounting standards, subjecl to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Acl 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the Committee on . -4 on its behalf. and signed Valerie Lewis...... .Chairperson
Dutch Pot Lunch & Soclal Club Independent Examiner's Report For the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust } for the year ended 31 March 2025 Responsibllities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 01 the201 IActand in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed bolowl in connection with the examinalion which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section130 of the Act or the accounts do nol accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account give a 'lrue or fair. which is not a matter consldered as part of the independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this roport in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ade Ade For London Accountancy 161 Sumner Road London SE15 6JL MA, CGMA. ACG ractice
Dutch Pot Lunch and Soclal Club BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Petty cash Christmas Club Account 75,601 600 399 76,600 64,675 75 394 65,144 CURRENTLIABILITIES Credilors.- Amount falling due within one year 850 1350 76,750 63,794 FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 28,452 47,298 28,351 35,443 TOTAL FUNDS 63,794 The financial statements were approved by the Board on I.IiA .and signed on its behalf. Valerie Lewis Chairperson
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club statement of Flnanclal Activities For the year ended 31 March 2025 Unr88tricted Restricted Fund Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Grants, Donations & Legacies 101 70,675. 70,776 93,291 Total Incomlng Resources 101 70,675 70,776 93,291 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Actimlies 58,820 58,820 69,712 Total Resources Expended 68,820 68,820 69,712 Net Incoming Resources 101 11,855. 11,956 23,579 Fund Balance Brought Forward 28,351 35,443 63,794 40,215 Fund Balance Carried Forward 28,452 76,760 63,794 The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the surplus or deficit for the above two financial years. The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club Detalled Incom8 and Expenditure accountforthe year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Incoming Resources: Donations, Grants and Legacle5: The National Lottery We5tmin5ter CC- Windrush Westmln5ter CC Mercer's Trustee Donations Bank Interest Total Incomlng resources 28,095 28,095 56,068 2.090 13.647 21,252 227 21,328 21,328 21,252 21,252 90 90 101 70,776 93,291 RESOURCES EXPENDED: Charitable activltles: Salaries HMRC Pensions Well being Sessions Food for lunch club Ttavel & Minibus costs Black History Event Outreach Rent & Rates Membership Insurance Stationery Equipment l Laptop Sage Recruitment Bookkeeping Accountancy Fee Totsl Resources Expended 33,416 14,910 1.983 1,000 2,898 2,322 33,416 14,910 1,983 1,000 2,898 2,322 36,397 15,790 1,983 1,225 3,932 4,223 1,034 125 3,454 55 99 405 59 99 487 559 137 59 g9 487 659 137 112 79 250 550 69,712 250 600 58,820 250 600 58,820
Dutch Pot Lunch & Social Club Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting Policies (a) Basis of Preparation: These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance wilh applicable accounting standards and statement of recommended accounting practlce Accounting for Charities. They include the results of the charities operations, all of which are continuing. The charity is exempt from the requirements to produce a cash flow statement as it is entitled to exemptions for small companies, financial statements set out to sections 246 to 249 Companies Act 1985. (b) Income and Expenditure: Grants and similar income are accounted for on an accrual basis. Other sources of income received on a less regular basis are credited to the income and expenditure account when received. Expenditure includes items, which have been paid as well as those costs incurred but not paid at the balance sheet date. (c) Fixed Assets and Depreciatlon: Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of all fixed assets to their estimated residual values by equal annual instalments over the period of their estimated useful lives, which are considered to be four years. (d) Grants and Donations relating to fixed assets: Grants and donations, which have been provided specifically (or the purchase of 'fixed assets, are credited to revenue in the year of receipt, Fixed assets donated are capitalized in the balance sheet and included as grants and donations in the revenue account. (e) Grants and donations relating to building fund". Grants and donations which have been provided specifically for the improvement and extension of future premises are treated as fixed assets according to funder's instructions. Income: The Charity's income consists mainly of grants and donations plus Self-generated income from the lunch takings, fundraising and other activities.
Dutch Pot Lunch & Soclal Club Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Taxation: The Charity has received exemption under Section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, no Income Tax or Corporation Tax has been provided for in these financial statements. Savings Account The individual savers have agreed that the Charity will administer the funds via a designated Bank Account, and that any inlerest earned on that account will be donated to Dutch Pol Lunch and Social Club. The account had a balance of £398 at 31st March 2025 (2024-£394) Creditors 2025 2024 Accountancy Fee Bookkeeping 600 250 850 1,100 250