Financial Statements for the Year ended 31[st] December 2024
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 2024
| Page | |
|---|---|
| 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 2024
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 S Baxter Chairperson Mrs V Baker Mr B Murphy Mr S Hall 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 2024 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
Mrs S Baxter Chairperson Date: ………………
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Statement of Financial Affairs For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | 31.12.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income: | ||||
| £ | £ |
£ | £ | |
| Hall Rents (note 1) | 26,305 | 22,409 | ||
| Ground Rent (note 2) | 1,881 | 1,941 | ||
| Grants Received (note 3) | 3,600 | 7,200 | ||
| Bank Interest Received | 779 | 274 | ||
| Fundraising & Donations | 185 | 2,841 | ||
| Electric Heaters | 15 | 9 | ||
| Water Rates Recharge | 664 | --- | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 33,429 | 34,674 | |||
| Expenditure: | ||||
| Ground Maintenance (note 4) | 12,035 | 4,630 | ||
| Hall Maintenance, Equipment Repairs | ||||
| & Administration Expenses (note 5) | 17,551 | 20,332 | ||
| Accountancy | 772 | 656 | ||
| Licences | 256 | 272 | ||
| Subscriptions/Memberships | 365 | 360 | ||
| Fundraising event expenses | 20 | 283 | ||
| Professional Fees | --- | 831 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 30,999 | 27,364 | |||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 2,430 | 7,310 | |||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Amount carried forward to | ||||
| Accumulated Fund | 2,430 | 7,310 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Accumulated Fund brought forward | 275.862 | 268,552 | ||
| Excess of Income over Expenditure | 2,430 | 7,310 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Accumulated Fund carried forward | 278,292 | 275,862 | ||
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Balance Sheet As at 31[st] December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS: | ||||
| MHH & Blofield Memorial Ground | ||||
| Land & Property | 225,000 | 225,000 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 225,000 | 225,000 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| Debtors and Prepayments (note 7) | 1,980 | 1,827 | ||
| Bank Deposit Account | 24,412 | 25,120 | ||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 3,330 | 1,107 | ||
| COIF Charity Deposit Fund | 51 | 48 | ||
| Virgin Charity Deposit Account | 24,812 | 24,327 | ||
| Petty Cash | 61 | 86 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 54,646 | 52,515 | |||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
| Creditor and Accruals (note 6) | (1,354) | (1,653) | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 278,292 | 275,862 | |||
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 1. 2. 3. |
Hall Rents Received Badminton Play Group Other Regulars One off Hiring Ground Rent Ground Rent Grants Received Blofield PC |
2024 £ 5,240 12,723 6,942 1,400 __ 26,305 _ 1,881 1,881 3,600 ___ 3,600 |
2023 £ 4,682 11,417 5,483 827 __ 22,409 _ 1,941 1,941 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 2024
| 4. 5. |
2024 2023 £ £ Ground Maintenance Maintenance Norse 1,376 1,273 Play area 9,574 269 Tree work & Gardening 420 2,657 General Maintenance 665 431 __ _ 12,035 4,630 Hall Maintenance & Repairs Insurance 1,664 1,575 Rates & Water 1,058 1,033 Telephone 558 566 Heat & Light 7,687 6,917 General (inc. print & stationery) 201 63 Cleaning (inc. wages, refuse & materials) 4,515 3,869 Maintenance alarm 215 215 Electrical Repairs 60 58 Boiler Service 84 105 General repairs & maintenance 1,508 5,931 17,551 20,332 ___ |
|---|---|
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 6. 7. |
Creditors & Accruals Trade Creditors Deposits Held Accountancy Wave (Water) Debtors & Prepayments Trade Debtors Rates Insurance PRS Licence |
2024 £ 166 364 688 129 __ 1,354 _ 108 41 1,637 194 1,980 ___ |
2023 £ 954 --- 570 129 __ 1,653 ____ 138 33 1,485 171 |
|---|---|---|---|
| __ 1,827 ____ |
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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 usérs and entertainiént lieerices.
Signature and Declaration
I declare in my capacity of charity trustee, that:
- ¢ the trustees have approved the report above; and e have authorised me to sign it on their behalf
Mrs $ Baxter ZSacaler Chairperson Date: ef [2.8
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Financial Statements for the Year ended 31[st] December 2024
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 2024
| Page | |
|---|---|
| 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 2024
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 S Baxter Chairperson Mrs V Baker Mr B Murphy Mr S Hall 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 2024 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:
-
examine the accounts (under section 43(3) (a) of the 1993 Act);
-
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
-
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:
-
1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
-
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:
-
the trustees have approved the report above; and
-
have authorised me to sign it on their behalf
Mrs S Baxter Chairperson Date: ………………
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Statement of Financial Affairs For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | 31.12.23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income: | ||||
| £ | £ |
£ | £ | |
| Hall Rents (note 1) | 26,305 | 22,409 | ||
| Ground Rent (note 2) | 1,881 | 1,941 | ||
| Grants Received (note 3) | 3,600 | 7,200 | ||
| Bank Interest Received | 779 | 274 | ||
| Fundraising & Donations | 185 | 2,841 | ||
| Electric Heaters | 15 | 9 | ||
| Water Rates Recharge | 664 | --- | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 33,429 | 34,674 | |||
| Expenditure: | ||||
| Ground Maintenance (note 4) | 12,035 | 4,630 | ||
| Hall Maintenance, Equipment Repairs | ||||
| & Administration Expenses (note 5) | 17,551 | 20,332 | ||
| Accountancy | 772 | 656 | ||
| Licences | 256 | 272 | ||
| Subscriptions/Memberships | 365 | 360 | ||
| Fundraising event expenses | 20 | 283 | ||
| Professional Fees | --- | 831 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 30,999 | 27,364 | |||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 2,430 | 7,310 | |||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Amount carried forward to | ||||
| Accumulated Fund | 2,430 | 7,310 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Accumulated Fund brought forward | 275.862 | 268,552 | ||
| Excess of Income over Expenditure | 2,430 | 7,310 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| Accumulated Fund carried forward | 278,292 | 275,862 | ||
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Balance Sheet As at 31[st] December 2024
| 31.12.24 | 31.12.23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS: | ||||
| MHH & Blofield Memorial Ground | ||||
| Land & Property | 225,000 | 225,000 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 225,000 | 225,000 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
| Debtors and Prepayments (note 7) | 1,980 | 1,827 | ||
| Bank Deposit Account | 24,412 | 25,120 | ||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 3,330 | 1,107 | ||
| COIF Charity Deposit Fund | 51 | 48 | ||
| Virgin Charity Deposit Account | 24,812 | 24,327 | ||
| Petty Cash | 61 | 86 | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 54,646 | 52,515 | |||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
| Creditor and Accruals (note 6) | (1,354) | (1,653) | ||
| ______ | ______ | |||
| 278,292 | 275,862 | |||
| ______ | ______ |
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 1. 2. 3. |
Hall Rents Received Badminton Play Group Other Regulars One off Hiring Ground Rent Ground Rent Grants Received Blofield PC |
2024 £ 5,240 12,723 6,942 1,400 __ 26,305 _ 1,881 1,881 3,600 ___ 3,600 |
2023 £ 4,682 11,417 5,483 827 __ 22,409 _ 1,941 1,941 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 2024
| 4. 5. |
2024 2023 £ £ Ground Maintenance Maintenance Norse 1,376 1,273 Play area 9,574 269 Tree work & Gardening 420 2,657 General Maintenance 665 431 __ _ 12,035 4,630 Hall Maintenance & Repairs Insurance 1,664 1,575 Rates & Water 1,058 1,033 Telephone 558 566 Heat & Light 7,687 6,917 General (inc. print & stationery) 201 63 Cleaning (inc. wages, refuse & materials) 4,515 3,869 Maintenance alarm 215 215 Electrical Repairs 60 58 Boiler Service 84 105 General repairs & maintenance 1,508 5,931 17,551 20,332 ___ |
|---|---|
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Margaret Harker Hall and Blofield Memorial Ground
Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024
| 6. 7. |
Creditors & Accruals Trade Creditors Deposits Held Accountancy Wave (Water) Debtors & Prepayments Trade Debtors Rates Insurance PRS Licence |
2024 £ 166 364 688 129 __ 1,354 _ 108 41 1,637 194 1,980 ___ |
2023 £ 954 --- 570 129 __ 1,653 ____ 138 33 1,485 171 |
|---|---|---|---|
| __ 1,827 ____ |
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