Registered Charity Number 301420 Tilbury Communitv Association Charitv Trust Group Trustees Report and Financial Stalements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Tilbury Community Associalion Charity Trust Group Contents Pag¢ Charity infom]ation Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Consolidated summary income and expenditure account Consolidated statement of financial activities io Balance sheet li Noles to the financial statements 12-19
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Charity Information Trustees PCBent D Revill Hon. Treasurer Trustee W Shakespffare L Goihard Trustee Trustee (resigned 08.10.2024) Trustee Truste¢ (appointed 01.03.2025) G Woodger S Jarram Charity Number 301420 Charity Offices Tilbury Community Associalion Civi¢ Square Tilbury Essex RM18 8AA Independent Examiner's Cooper & Co 9 Palmers Avenue Grays Essex RM17 5TX Banker5 BalayS Bank PLC Business Dit Leicester
Tllbury Community Associalion Charity Trust Group Trustees Annual re ort for ihe ear ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and a¢¢ounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees selection: Ai the AGM the lionordry Officers of the Association. section representatives and not more Ihan eight members shall be elected to the Policy Committee of the Association. The Trustees of the Association (The Executive Committee) shall be appointed by the Policy Committee, comprising of a maximum of eight members to carry out the general policy and manage the day-to-day business of ihe Association until the nexl Annual General Meeting. The Trustees shall meet not less than 8 times per year. The charily has no Custodiark Trustees. Investment Powers The Trust Deed authorises the Irnstees to make and hold investments using the general ndS of the charity, but no such investments are currently held. Constitution ob'ects and olicies (a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of TILBURY and the neighboUrh(d without distinction of sex, sexual orientation. we or politic21. religious or other opinions. by associaling together the said inhabitants and the local authorities. voluntary groups and other organisations in common effort lo advance education and lo provide facilities in the interest of social groups welfare for recreation and leisure lime occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabilants. (b) To establish. or secure the eslablishmenl of, a Community Cenlre and to maintain and rnanage the same in furtherance of these objectives. (c} Bring together in conference represenlalives of volunlary organisations, Governmenl departments. slalulory auihorities and individuals- (d) Aange and provide for, eiiher alone or with others. the holding of exhibitions, meetings. lectures, classes, seminars or trdining courses, and all fomis of recreational and other leisure-time activities. (e) Lawfully acquire such property or other rights and privileges as may be necessary for the promotion of ils objectives. and lo consltuct. main1ain or alter the same subject to the custodian trustees. (fj Make regulalions for the proper supervision, control and management of any property which may be so acquired.
Tilbury Community Association CharityTru5t Group Trustees Annual re ort for the ear ended 31 Mareh 2025 (Continued...) (g) Sell, let. mortgage, charge. dispose of or turn lo account all or any of its propety or assets subject lo such consents as may be required by law- (h) Raise funds and invite or receive donations and contributions, whether by subscription or otherwise, provlded that the Association shall not undertake, or in any way engage in any pennanent trading activities in raising funds for ils charitable objectives. (i) Invest money not immediately required for ils objectives in or upon such investments, securities or property as the Association may think fil. subjeet lo such conditions (if any) as may for the time being be imposed by law. Develo ment Aetivities and achievements Has been pursiied in Ilie full acknowledgement of the Aims and Objectives of the Constitution, resulting in maintaining membership and maximising all activities undertaken. especially so in the uses of the following.. Provision of an Indoor Bowls Hall iogether wilh changing factlities. providing six full length bowls rinks. Provision of Short Mat bowls fa¢ilities. Provision of two Squash Courts and changing r(K>ms with shower facilities. Provision of facilities and accommodation for th¢ following groups..
Merchant Navy Senior Cittzens of Thurrock (S.C.O.O.T) Over 35's Activities Marquetry Falconry Snooker p(1 Darts Pigeons Disabled and Invalidity groups Continued support has been offered io all exciting varied social pursuits. dire¢t encouragement has been offered Iby way of accommodation), to voluntary charitable groups an(Vor other group interests.
Tilbury Community A$50ciation Charity Trust Group Trustees Annual re ort for the ear ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 Continued...) Achievements ad Performance The Association paid due regard lo Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the Association should undertake and what investments il would provide in fLlrtheran¢e of the Association's objeclives. The Association maintained its approacli of supporting a wide range of amenities that could provtde diversionary activities for tlie local community. The Association will consider any application for fimding that cotnplies with its constitution and area of benefit. In considering an applicalion the Association will consider the benefits of any project, value for money and sustainability to deliver the proje¢l. The Association gives preference to projects within its area of benefit. Achievements. In 2010 the Trustees established a business plan identifying key areas for future development and improvement of the Associations premises and facilities for public benefil. This business plan will be enacted as soon as sufficient funding be¢omes available. Fundin The Association Trnstees regularly review ils funding strategies in the light of its resources and demands on them. The AssociatjOD receives ils funding from monies generated from its own activities and donations vta Gift Aid from its subsidiary Company The Tilbury Community Trading Company Limited. Performance: Due lo Ihe adverse trading conditions throughout the year due lo the global pandemic Tilbury Trading Company Ltd. and the group made a loss of £52,598 compared lo aloss of £124,663 in the previous year. Funds available are sufficienl to pemlit Ihe Association to ¢ontinue in operation in the long terni, given the continiied income of our activities and trading subsidiaries. Policv On Reserves: The Associxlion does not have a poli¢y on reserves for long temi use, bul ensures it has su1Clent fiinds available to pay contractual and non-contractual intentions plus administration expenses for the forthcoming year.
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Trustees Annual re ort for the ear ended 31 March 2025 Continued...) Statement of Trustees Res on5ibili¢ies: The Trustees are required under the Charities Act 2011 lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of ihe charity's financial aclivities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year (unless the charity is enlilled to prepare accounts on the aliernalive receipts and payments basis). In preparing financial slalernents giving a true and fair view. the trustees should follow best practice and.. Select suitable accounting policies and apply Ihem consislently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prndent- Stale whether applicable accounting standards and slalements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financlal statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will Continue in operdlion. The Trnstees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable ihem to ascertain the rtnancial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure ihat the financial statements comply with applicable law and r¢giilations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Risk Review: The Trustees recognise that il is best practice lo conduct their own review of the major risks lo which the charity is exposed and ensure systems are established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks have been minimised by Ihe implementation of procedures for the auihorisation of all IransacÉAons and projects. These procedures will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity. roval: This report was approved by the trustees on....... .and signed on their behalf. P. Bent Treasurer
Independent examiner's report to the trustec4 of Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group For the year ended 31 March 2025 We report on the financial slalements of Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise Ihe group Statement of Flnancial Aclivilies, the Summary of Income and Expenditure. the Balance Sheet and the related notes 110 19. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Respective responsibilities of trustees and auditors The Iruslees are responsible for the preparalion of the financial statements. The charity's tStee$ consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to: examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the pro¢edures 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 our attention Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried our in accordance with the general Direction given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting reeords kept by the Charity and a comparison of the financial staternents presented Vth these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from you as trnstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion isgiven as to whether the financial statements present a "trne and fair view" and the report is Rimited to those matters set out in the next statement.
lttdependent examiner's report to the trustees of Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group For the year ended 31 Mareh 2025 Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examination, no matter has Come to my attention.. (l) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirerrienls.. To keep a¢¢ounting records in accordance wtth section 130 of the 201 l Act and To prepare accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and comply with the a¢¢ounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been mel or (2) To which. in our opinion, atlenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper underslanding of Ihe financial statements to reached. Clare Cooper FCCA For and on behalf of Cooper & Co Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditor 9 Palmers Avenue Grays Essex JI- 10 ZLJZ," RM17 5TX
Tilbury CoAnmunity Association Charity Trust Group Consolidated summary income and expenditure account For the veAr ended 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Gross income of continuing operations Total expenditure of continuing operations 692,010 598,614 744,479 723.277 Net incomel(expenditure) for th¢ year before investment asset disposals (Loss)Igain on disposal of fixed assets disposals (52,469) (124.663) Net incomel(expenditure) for the year (52,469) (124.663)
All income relates to unrestricted funds. A detailed analysis of income by source is provided in the Statement of financial activities. Gross income of non-charilable Irading activilies amounted to £585,858. A detailed analysis of the trading re5ulls is shown in Note 2. Detailed analysis of the expenditure is provided in the Statement of financial activities. There were no Investment assets disposals in the year. The Summary income and expenditure account is derived from the Stalem¢nl of financial activities on page 10 which, together wilh the notes lo Ihe financial statements on pages 12 to 19, provides full infornution on the movements during the year on all the fimds of the group. The notes on pages 12 10 19 forni part of these financial slalements.
Tilbury Community AOrIation Charity Trust Grollp Consolidated statement of financial gelivities For the vear ended 31 March 2025 Incoming Resourees Members subscriptions Interest on investments 32.938 26.078 Club activities 19,218 7.269 46.727 585,858 (252) 7,503 39,973 525,312 Other in¢ome Sporting section activities Gross income of trading subsidiary Total income resources 692,010 598,614 Resources expended Club aclivitie5 management and administration of charity Costs of trading subsidiary (fund Club activities Costs 606.273 5,491 22.138 110.578 563,113 5.691 22,909 131,564 Administration costs Establishment costs Finance c05ts Miscellaneous costs io Total resources expended 744.480 723.277 Net incomingl(oulgoing) resources Gains/(losses) on investment 355ets Net movement in funds (52.470) (124,663) (52,470) (124,663) Fund balances broughi forward at l April 2024 838,501 963,164 Fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2025 786.031 838,501 10
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Balance sheet at 31 March 2025 Note Group 2025 Charitv 2025 2024 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets Inveslments li 796,304 848.064 743,557 786.209 796.304 848,064 743,559 786.211 Current assets Stocks Debtors and prepayments Short lerni deposlts Cash at bank and in hand 12 13 15.608 6,408 17,498 6.022 93,251 92.966 14 29,150 44,055 21,344 18,796 51,166 67.575 114.595 111,762 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 15 61,439 77.140 21,366 29.130 Net current assets {10,273) {9.565) 93.229 82,632 Total assets less current liabilities 786.031 838.499 836.788 868,843 Creditor$: Amount falling due after more Ihan one year Provision for liabilities 786.031 838.499 836.788 868,843 Contingent liabilities Net assets 786,031 838,499 836,788 868.843 Capital (und5 Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds.. Designated funds General charitable funds Non- charitable trading funds 16 17 250.000 586.788 (50.757) 250,000 618,843 (30.344) 250,000 586.788 250,000 618,843 786,031 838,499 836,788 868,843 Approved by the Board of Trustees on . its behalf by.. . and signed on Paul Bent
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Notes to Ihe accounts for the year ended 31 MAreh 2025 Accountittg Policies BA$i$ of accounting The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fairf view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the extent required to provide a'lrue and fair. view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rdther than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice effrttive from l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transa¢lion value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notes lo these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Sialement of Recommended Practice: Aecounling and Reporting by Charities preparing their aceounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and ChaTities Act 2011. Tilbury Community Association constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Ib. Tangible rued assets Fixed assels are shown at historical cosL Depreciation is provided at the following amiual rates in orderlo write off cach asset over its estimated use1 life by the reducing balanc¢ method. 2025 2024 Premises and buildings (on cost) Fumilure and equipment 20 20 Income Voliinlary income and donations are accounted for as received by the charity. The income from fund-raising ventu5 is shown gross. with the associated costs included in fund-rdising costs. No pemianent endowments have been received in the period. Id. Value added tax Value added lax is not recoverdble by the charity. and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Stalemenl of Financial Activities. Fund-raising costs Fund-raising expenditu comprises costs incutred in inducing people and organisalions to contribute financially lo the charity's work. This includes th¢ cost of advertising for donations and the slaging of special thnd-raistng events. 12
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies eontd......... 11. Management and administration expendfitur¢ Expenditure on management and admintstration of the charity irncludes all expenditure not dI¢11Y Ikled to the charitable activity or fund-raising ventures. This includes costs of tenting and running office premises. staff salaries for administrative staff and audit fees. Ig. Stoeks These have been valued at lower of cost (using the cost of purchases on first in first oul basis) and Ihe net rrdlisable value (bas on estimated selling price). Ih. Pension Scheme The association does not operdte a pension scheme for its employees. Net income from Irading activiti¢s of Subsidiaries The Charity has one wholly owned irading subsidiary, which is in¢orporated in the U.K. Tilbury Community Trading Company Limiled operales Licensed Bars and catering facilities. A summary of its trading results is shown below. Accounts have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. Profit And loss account 2025 2024 Tumover Cost of sales 574,063 492,558 509.199 490.344 Gross profil Add: Oiher operating income 81,505 11.795 18.855 16,113 93,300 113.714 34,968 72,769 Dediict: Administrnlion costs Net piofil before tax Taxation 20,414) { 37.801) Nel profit in year Amount covenanted lo Tilbury Community Association 20,414) { 37.801) Relained in subsidiary (20,414) (37,801) 13
Tilbury Community A550ciation Charity Trust Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Financial performance of charity The summary financial perfonnance of the Tilbury Community Association alone is: Income 2025 2024 membe subscriptiotLS Rental iorne 32,938 5,620 26.078 5,325 Inveslnknt income Club activities Other income spOrtg secti0rn8 Gift Aid from TCTC LAd 19,218 1,649 46,727 (252) 2.177 39.973 Total Income Resources 106.152 73.301 t£ss expenditu Club activtties AdInlStration costs Estabiishment costs Finance costs Miscellaneous 5.491 22.138 110,578 5,691 22,910 131.564 Total exp¢EKliture 138,207 160,165 Net Ion reserves for year {32.055} (86.864) Add total fiuKls brought fotwdrd 854.344 941.208 Total fidS Carr foNard (all )sed) 822.289 854,344 14
Tilbury Community Associalion Charity Trust Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Income Analysis of club activities (TCA) 2025 2024 Bingo. social events. raffles. lol¢s. snooker and including enlertainm¢nl costs 19.218 (252) Income Analysis of other income (fcA) Cker fees. door entry cards etc Bank interest received Rent received Local govemmenl covid grant 1.649 2.178 5,620 5,325 Total 7,269 7.503 In¢ome Analysis of sporting section activities cfcA) Squash Various Indoor bowls 1,035 6.044 39.648 1,176 5.761 33,036 Total 46,727 39,973 Expenditure Analysis of club activities Perforniing rights and other licences Insurance Wages and NIC Depreciation of fixtures 1.425 3,607 1,392 3,725 459 574 5.491 5.691 15
Tilbury Community Assocfftation Charity Trust Group Notes to the accounts for th¢ year ended 31 MAr¢h 2025 Kxpenditure AnAlysis of administrative costs (fcA) 2025 2024 Accountancy and audit General expenses Printing, postage, stationary and computer costs Telephone Cleaning and laundry Travel costs Wages. NIC and staff training 2,880 2,880 9,335 4,498 5,425 10.074 4,941 5.014 22,138 22,909 Expenditure Analysis of establishment eosts (fcA) Legal and professional Depreciation of computers. fixtures et Amortisation of building Wages and NIC General rates and water and drainage rdtes Ground rent nsurance5 Light. heat and power Hire of equipment Service charge Repairs. alterations, replacements etc 1,349 40.844 1.687 40.844 507 1.196 750 3,724 53,771 10.862 10,400 8,330 3.607 45.372 13,311 5.588 110.578 131,564 Expenditure Analysis of financial costs {TCA) Bank charges LA)an interest 16
Tilbury Community Association Charity Trust Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 MAreh 2025 10 Expenditure 2024 2023 Cash deficit Donations Taxation li Tangible fixed assels (group) Land and buildings Equipmelll and fixtur¢s Vehicles Total Cost or valuation Balance at 31 March 2024 Additions Revaluxtions Disposals 2.048.902 538,306 21)0 2,587,208 200 Balance as at 31 March 2025 2,048,902 538,506 2,587,408 Acciimulaled de recialion Balance al 31 March 2024 Eliminated on Disposals Charged in year 1.265.547 473.597 1,739,144 41.153 10,807 51,960 1.306.700 484.404 1,791,104 Nel book value al 31 March 2025 742,202 54.102 796,304 Nel book value at 31 March 2024 783.355 64,709 848,064 The Community association premises are erected on land leased frorn Thurrock Brough Council. 17
Tilbury Community Associvdtion Chgrily Trust Group Note8 to the aceounts lor the year ended 31 March 2025 12 Stocks (group) 2025 2024 Tavern bar Asssocialion bar CatCg Bingo Ckaning and L4undry PrintllJ& postage and statK>nery 8.818 6,790 9,478 8.020 15,608 17,498 13 Debtors and payments in advance (group) Trade debtors Other debtors 6,408 6,022 6.408 6.022 14 Cash and bank balances (group) Premium business account Current account Cash in hand 16,940 383 11,827 9.377 9.915 24,763 29.150 44.055 15 Creditors (group) Other creditors Trade crediors corrat¢ taxes Other taxes and social securty Accruals and deferred incom¢ 6.085 25.735 8,515 27.487 16294 13.325 16299 24,839 61.439 77,140 18
Tilbury Community Association Charily Trust Group Note$ to the accounts for the year ended 31 Marth 2025 16 Designated funds {group) Maintenance Development and deduction reserve5 provisions Total 250,000 250,000 New designations {allocations) in year 250.wo 250,000 Utilise(Vreleased in year Balance at 31 March 2025 250,000 250,000 17 Undesignated funds (group) General funds Balance at 31 March 2024 Less: movement in year 618,843 32.055) 586.788 Add= Gift aid transferred into th¢ chartty from Tilbiiry Community Trading Company Limited 586.788 Less: transfer of development fund Balance at 31 March 2025 586,788 19