Financial Statements for the Year ended 31[st] December 2023
For
Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Index to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] December 2023
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| General Information | 1 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 2 |
| Trustees Report | 3 |
| Trading and Profit and Loss Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 – 8 |
Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
General Information For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023
ADDRESS: Margaret Harker Hall Blofield Norwich Norfolk, NR13 4LE ACCOUNTANTS: Aston Shaw Chartered Certified Accountants The Union Building 51-59 Rose Lane Norwich Norfolk, NR1 1BY REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 303908 TRUSTEES: Mrs J Cuthbert Chairperson Mr W Milliard Treasurer Mrs A Humphrey Mrs S Robinson Mrs Z Matthews Mrs V Baker Mr B Murphy Mr M Warren Mr J Ames PARISH COUNICL REPRESENTATIVE: Mr J Scholes Mrs S Dhesi
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground Committee
I report on the accounts of the Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of committee and examiner
The charity’s management committee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s management committee consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 43(3) (a) of the 1993 Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down on the General Directions given by the Charity commissioners (under section 43(7) (b) of the 1993 Act); and
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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 Commissioners. 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 the committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met.
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Aston Shaw Chartered Certified Accountants The Union Building 51-59 Rose Lane Norwich Norfolk, NR1 1BY
Date: ………………….
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground Report
Object of the Charity
The object of the charity is the provision of community facilities in the village of Blofield. The charity also aims to promote the wider usage of village amenities by all members of the community.
Trustees and Governance
The Management Committee are the managing trustees of the charity in accordance with the original declaration of the charity.
Each body which regularly uses the facilities is entitled to appoint one representative to the Management Committee.
Activities
The main activity of the Management Committee is the maintenance of the Hall and associated land, ensuring that it is in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements including Health and Safety, access for disabled users and entertainment licences.
Signature and Declaration
I declare in my capacity of charity trustee, that:
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the trustees have approved the report above; and
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have authorised me to sign it on their behalf
W Milliard Treasurer Date: ………………
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Statement of Financial Affairs For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | 31.12.22 | |
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| Income: | |||
| £ £ |
£ | £ | |
| Hall Rents (note 1) | 22,409 | 18,967 | |
| Ground Rent (note 2) | 1,941 | 1,745 | |
| Grants Received (note 3) | 7,200 | --- | |
| Bank Interest Received | 274 | 67 | |
| Fundraising & Donations | 2,841 | 5,031 | |
| Electric Heaters | 9 | --- | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| 34,674 | 25,810 | ||
| Expenditure: | |||
| Ground Maintenance (note 4) | 4,630 | 6,867 | |
| Hall Maintenance, Equipment Repairs | |||
| & Administration Expenses (note 5) | 20,332 | 14,666 | |
| Accountancy | 656 | 595 | |
| Licences | 272 | 333 | |
| Subscriptions/Memberships | 360 | 338 | |
| Fundraising event expenses | 283 | 449 | |
| Professional Fees | 831 | 805 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| 27,364 | 24,053 | ||
| ______ | ______ | ||
| 7,310 | 1,757 | ||
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Amount carried forward to | |||
| Accumulated Fund | 7,310 | 1,757 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Accumulated Fund brought forward | 268,552 | 266,795 | |
| Excess of Income over Expenditure | 7,310 | 1,757 | |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Accumulated Fund carried forward | 275,862 | 268,552 | |
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Balance Sheet As at 31[st] December 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS: | ||||
| MHH & Blofield Memorial Ground | ||||
| Land & Property | 225,000 | 225,000 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 225,000 | 225,000 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| Debtors and Prepayments (note 7) | 1,827 | 1,697 | ||
| Bank Deposit Account | 25,120 | 16,938 | ||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 1,107 | 1,895 | ||
| COIF Charity Deposit Fund | 48 | 46 | ||
| Virgin Charity Deposit Account | 24,327 | 24,278 | ||
| Petty Cash | 86 | 32 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 52,515 | 44,886 | |||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
| Creditor and Accruals (note 6) | (1,653) | (1,334) | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 275,862 | 268,552 | |||
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023
| 1. 2. 3. |
2023 2022 £ £ Hall Rents Received Badminton 4,682 4,042 Play Group 11,417 10,422 Other Regulars 5,483 3,306 One off Hiring 827 1,197 __ _ 22,409 18,967 Ground Rent Ground Rent 1,941 1,745 1,941 1,745 Grants Received Blofield PC 7,200 --- 7,200 --- ___ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023
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2023 2022 £ £ Ground Maintenance Maintenance Norse 1,273 1,175 Play area 269 459 Tree work & Gardening 2,657 4,814 General Maintenance 431 419 __ _ 4,630 6,867 Hall Maintenance & Repairs Insurance 1,575 1,495 Rates & Water 1,033 1,431 Telephone 566 563 Heat & Light 6,917 2,738 General (inc. print & stationery) 63 117 Cleaning (inc. wages, refuse & materials) 3,869 4,156 Maintenance alarm 215 360 Electrical Repairs 58 627 Boiler Service 105 95 General repairs & maintenance 5,931 3,084 20,332 14,666 ___ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023
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2023 2022 £ £ Creditors & Accruals Trade Creditors 954 729 Accountancy 570 570 Wave (Water) 129 35 __ _ 1,653 1,334 Debtors & Prepayments Trade Debtors 138 31 Rates 33 31 Insurance 1,485 1,440 PRS Licence 171 195 1,827 1,697 ___ |
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