Registered Charity No: 300152
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT, RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2023
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Main Charity Name Finchampstead Park
Registered Charity Number 300152
Charity’s Principal Address Finchampstead Memorial Park
The Village Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire
RG40 4JU
Description
Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947
The property called “The Finchampstead Park” shall be held upon trust to permit the same to be used for the purposes of the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being and mental and training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development by the provision of facilities for Physical Training and Recreation and through the medium of recreation grounds and playing fields reading and recreation rooms, library and lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments, or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Finchampstead in the County of Berkshire and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex ,or of political, religious or other opinions.
Management Committee 2023
Mr N Doody Chairman Mr S Bromley Vice Chair Miss B Kemp Treasurer Miss B Kemp Secretary Mrs C Fox Mrs S Napper Mr S Weeks Mr G Loveday Rev Julian McAllen Mr P Jones Miss E Kilsby Mr N Batt Mr R Cundy Mrs C Shillcock Mr L Janaway Mrs K King Mr A Moore
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The list of organisations entitled to appoint a member of the Management Committee are as follows:-
Bridge Club Cricket Club Football Club Sports Club Netball Churchyard Trust Finchampstead C of E School Finches Pre-School Finchampstead Society Mother’s Union Parish Council Parochial Church Council Women’s Institute + up to 4 Parish Members elected at AGM + Co-opted members Ringcraft Brownies RSPB
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
The Management Committee as Trustees, are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which properly present the Charity’s receipts and payments for the financial year and its assets and liabilities at the end of that year. They must also ensure that proper accounting records are maintained.
Activities and Achievements during 2023
Fundraising we hosted Open Air Theatre Evening June by Watermill Theatre - Mansfield Park £701 We also hosted film company Marvel Uniform Films for use of Park and sports facilities for a week for filming. This raised income for both the Park £950 and Sports Club £2850.
The Hall upgraded the original over 60yr old heating to new Infrared panels and lighting to LED £22700. Big catch up on Park hedges and tree maintenance - some items not been addressed for over 3 years
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The accounts set out on page 5 for the financial year (being the period of 12 months ending 31 December 2023 and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date are also set out on page 6 are as approved by the Management Committee.
On behalf of the Management Committee
………………………………………………… N Doody (Chairman)
………………………………………………… B Kemp (Treasurer)
23rd April 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES & MEMBERS OF THE FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
This report is made solely to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. My examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee those matters that I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s Report and for no other purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, for my examination work and my statement.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section
-
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
-
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 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:
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
• 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
………………….………………………… Megan Lefebvre-King
The Chimes Wellington Meadows Monument Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9PW
22-Apr-24
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Registered Charity No: 300152
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Receipts & Payments Account For the Year Ended 31st December 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipts | ||
| Parish Council Donation for Use | 500 | 500 |
| Cupboard Rental | 460 | 480 |
| Tennis court | 1837 | 1998 |
| Bridge club | 629 | 1105 |
| Pre-school | 7178 | 5713 |
| Hall bookings | 12810 | 9779 |
| Sports club | 7313 | 9750 |
| Sports club Insurance | 3626 | 2915 |
| WI | 409 | 360 |
| Interest received | 223 | 26 |
| Sundries & Donations towards expenditure | 0 | 2667 |
| Berkshire Community Foundation Grants for Tennis Courts | 0 | 0 |
| Fund raising events | 1651 | 2499 |
| Sub Total | 36636 | 37792 |
| Asset & Investment Sales | 0 | 0 |
| Total Receipts | 36636 | 37792 |
| Payments | ||
| Insurance | 2349 | 1615 |
| Sports Club Insurance | 3626 | 2915 |
| Park maintenance by Sports Club | 5670 | 7560 |
| Printing, stationery, postage, advertising & membership | 380 | 330 |
| Council Tax | 139 | 261 |
| Water and refuse disposal | 1445 | 1266 |
| Electricity | 2878 | 2983 |
| Cleaning Company | 7096 | 7310 |
| Hall maintenance | 5619 | 1606 |
| Hall Refurbishment - heating & lighting | 22698 | 0 |
| Tennis Courts/Park/Play Area/tree maintenance & projects | 4896 | 2338 |
| Professional fees re lease (5 yearly) | 0 | 0 |
| Examination fees | 249 | 140 |
| Sundry expenses | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | ||
| Sub Total | 57043 | 28324 |
| Asset & Investment Purchases | 0 | 0 |
| Total Payments | 57043 | 28324 |
| Net Income = Receipts - Payments | -20407 | 9058 |
| Cash Funds Last Year | 73025 | 63967 |
| Cash Funds This Year | 52618 | 73025 |
| FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Charity No: 300152 | |||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Page 6 | ||
| As at 31st December 2023 | |||
| Monetary Assets - Cash Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Santander Bank current account | 25166 | 45796 | |
| Santander Bank business deposit account | 27452 | 27229 | |
| Sub Total | 52618 | 73025 | |
| Other Monetary Assets | |||
| Total Monetary Assets | 52618 | 73025 | |
| Assets Retained for Charities Own Use | |||
| Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947 | |||
| Assets | |||
| Debtors now due for payment | 0 | 213 | |
| 0 | 0 | ||
| Total Assets | 0 | 213 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Creditors now due for payment | 4195 | 661 | |
| * | Other liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 4195 | 661 |
Signature of 2 trustees on behalf of all trustees
………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
N Doody (Chairman)
B Kemp (Treasurer)
23 April 2024
Registered Charity No: 300152
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT, RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2023
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Main Charity Name Finchampstead Park
Registered Charity Number 300152
Charity’s Principal Address Finchampstead Memorial Park
The Village Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire
RG40 4JU
Description
Finchampstead Park - acquired 25th March 1947
The property called “The Finchampstead Park” shall be held upon trust to permit the same to be used for the purposes of the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being and mental and training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development by the provision of facilities for Physical Training and Recreation and through the medium of recreation grounds and playing fields reading and recreation rooms, library and lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments, or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Finchampstead in the County of Berkshire and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex ,or of political, religious or other opinions.
Management Committee 2023
Mr N Doody Chairman Mr S Bromley Vice Chair Miss B Kemp Treasurer Miss B Kemp Secretary Mrs C Fox Mrs S Napper Mr S Weeks Mr G Loveday Rev Julian McAllen Mr P Jones Miss E Kilsby Mr N Batt Mr R Cundy Mrs C Shillcock Mr L Janaway Mrs K King Mr A Moore
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FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The list of organisations entitled to appoint a member of the Management Committee are as follows:-
Bridge Club Cricket Club Football Club Sports Club Netball Churchyard Trust Finchampstead C of E School Finches Pre-School Finchampstead Society Mother’s Union Parish Council Parochial Church Council Women’s Institute + up to 4 Parish Members elected at AGM + Co-opted members Ringcraft Brownies RSPB
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
The Management Committee as Trustees, are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which properly present the Charity’s receipts and payments for the financial year and its assets and liabilities at the end of that year. They must also ensure that proper accounting records are maintained.
Activities and Achievements during 2023
Fundraising we hosted Open Air Theatre Evening June by Watermill Theatre - Mansfield Park £701 We also hosted film company Marvel Uniform Films for use of Park and sports facilities for a week for filming. This raised income for both the Park £950 and Sports Club £2850.
The Hall upgraded the original over 60yr old heating to new Infrared panels and lighting to LED £22700. Big catch up on Park hedges and tree maintenance - some items not been addressed for over 3 years
Page 3
FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The accounts set out on page 5 for the financial year (being the period of 12 months ending 31 December 2023 and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at that date are also set out on page 6 are as approved by the Management Committee.
On behalf of the Management Committee
………………………………………………… N Doody (Chairman)
………………………………………………… B Kemp (Treasurer)
23rd April 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES & MEMBERS OF THE FINCHAMPSTEAD PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
This report is made solely to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under the Charities Act 2011. My examination work has been undertaken so that I might state to the members of Finchampstead Park Management Committee those matters that I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s Report and for no other purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Finchampstead Park Management Committee, as a body, for my examination work and my statement.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section
-
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
-
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 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:
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
• 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
………………….………………………… Megan Lefebvre-King
The Chimes Wellington Meadows Monument Road Wellington Somerset TA21 9PW
22-Apr-24