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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity registration no: 303949

FILBY PLAYING FIELD ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

FILBY PLAYING FIELD

Contents
Page no
Charity information 1
Trustees report 2-4
Independent examiners’ report 5
Balance sheet 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Notes to the accounts 8-11

Charity information

Charity registration no: 303949 Location of principal activity:Filby Village Hall Main Road Filby Great Yarmouth NR29 3HN

Trustees

Mr A Thompson – Chairman Mr D Evans – Vice Chairman
Mrs J Baldry – Secretary Mr R Morris – Treasurer
Mrs P Harrison – Health and Safety Officer Mr D Nicker
Mr P Hudson Mr M Gibson
Mrs J Thompson Mr D Harrod
Mr J Baldry Mr S Elderkin
Mr J Gaze Ms S Webb
Mr P Sessions Mrs S Chase
Mr E Franklin Mrs J Franklin
Mr R Stanton Mr M Hammond (resigned 19 March 2022)
Ms L Chapman (appointed 12 April 2022) Ms A Rowntree (appointed 17 November 2022)

Accountants

Hines Harvey Woods Limited Queens Head House The Street Acle Norwich NR13 3DY

Bankers

Lloyds TSB Bank Plc 44 Market Place Great Yarmouth NR30 1PA

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and Update Bulletin 2 published on 5 October 2018.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (second edition effective 1 January 2019) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Objectives and activities

Objectives and aims

The objectives of the Charity are to provide a playing field for the inhabitants of the parish of Filby and its immediate vicinity. The recently built village hall and clubroom, which are also on the site, are available for use by local groups and individuals.

Significant activities

We said last year that we would be looking at creating a Memorial Garden in the area by the entrance, using some of the legacy we had received from the late Dorothy Alice Hunt. After considering various options, the area has now been transformed with new seating and revised planting. Also, due to disease within a beech tree, this had to be cut down and we have had this sculptured into a bittern to further enhance what is now a lovely area to sit and relax in.

The Trustees are delighted that most of the activities which used to take place in the Hall and Clubroom have resumed. We have various keep-fit activities taking place on a weekly basis and several special interest groups use the facilities on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. These include dancing, theatrical, computing, craft, and gardening groups.

The Hall has continued to be a popular party venue for both families and children. We have resumed the regular bingo sessions, film shows, craft fairs and other functions open to the public which help to improve the social life of the inhabitants of Filby and the surrounding villages.

Public benefit

The Trustees have had due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit and are satisfied that the charity meets the requirements set out.

Volunteers

In addition to the efforts of the Trustees, a number of local residents have willingly given their support to the Charity, for which the Trustees are extremely grateful.

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Financial review

Financial statements

The Balance Sheet and Statement of Financial Activities are set out on pages 6 and 7 of the financial statements.

Result for the year

Whilst, in the early part of the year, we continued to be affected by the impact of Covid-19, activities have now returned to pre-pandemic levels. We were also able to resume our annual fete. Our total income was £51,565 which was £13,788 down on the amount of £65,353 in the previous year but that included an exceptional legacy of £17,531.

The Memorial Garden referred to later cost in the region of £7,000 and we had to spend £2,500 on tree surgery. We also spent about £2,500 on redecoration of our buildings. Costs have increased, most notably our energy expenditure roughly doubled. Our total costs, including the non-recurring items referred to above and depreciation of £23,871 (2021: £20,673), amounted to £66,243 (2021 £41,351). The result for the year was net outgoing resources of £14,678 (2021 net incoming resources £24,002).

Financial position

The charity has total funds of £702,165 (2021 £716,843) of which £473,600 (2021 £473,600) are restricted. The Trustees are satisfied that there are adequate liquid resources available.

Reserves policy

The Trustees aim to keep reserves of a minimum of six months’ expenditure to meet the day to day running expenses of the Charity. Further sums are then retained to build up reserves in order to be able to cover the periodic cost of major work on the maintenance and improvement of the buildings. They are satisfied that the charity has adequate funds for its current needs.

Donations received

The Trustees are very grateful to those who have generously donated funds during the year, including Filby Parish Council who gave the sum of £2,000.

Plans for future periods

Like a number of similar organisations, we have set up a warm room in response to the concern about people in the area becoming isolated and the impact of soaring heating bills. This started on 6 January and will be open every Friday until at least the end of March.

We are completing the work on the Memorial Garden and will continue to assess the ways in which we may be able to help the needs of the local community.

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD TRUSTEES’ REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The Charity was entered on the Register of Charities on 21 May 1963. The original governing document is a conveyance dated 24 January 1955. The constitution has been periodically updated since, with the most recent occasion being on 12 May 2011.

The Charity is unincorporated and is administered by a board of trustees, the current membership of which is set out on page 1. The Trustees have adopted written policies dealing with matters which they consider relevant to the Charity.

There are full Trustee meetings quarterly. The day to day running is dealt with by individual Trustees, depending upon the nature of the matter, and they will consult with fellow Trustees where relevant.

Recruitment, appointment and training of Trustees

Trustees shall be persons who through residence, occupation, employment or otherwise have special knowledge of the area of benefit or who are otherwise able, by virtue of their personal or professional qualifications, to make a contribution to the pursuit of the objects or management of the Charity.

Induction and training of Trustees

New Trustees are offered the opportunity of being mentored by a senior trustee for an initial period and are provided with copies of:-

In addition, trustees are encouraged to read Charity Commission and other newsletters and to maintain awareness of their duties and responsibilities.

Risk management

The Trustees acknowledge the Charity Commission’s recommendations that they undertake a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. This is carried out on an ongoing basis.

This report was approved by the board on 19 February 2023.

Mr R Morris

Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FILBY PLAYING FIELD

We report to the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 6 to 11.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

We report in respect of our examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiners’ statement

We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

We have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached except your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts (financial statements) in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has since been withdrawn.

We understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

Hines Harvey Woods Ltd Queens Head House The Street Acle Norwich NR13 3DY

Date: 21 February 2023

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

FIXED ASSETS
Freehold property (at book value)
Equipment (at book value)
Plant (at book value)
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepayments
Balances at bank
- Current
- Deposit
LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors – amounts falling due within
one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
Creditors – amounts falling due after
one year
Deferred income
FUNDS
Balance 1 January 2022
Surplus / (Deficit) for the year
Restricted funds
Note 2022
569,969
43,475
12,136
625,580
3,822
47,722
74,426
125,970
3,977
121,993
747,573
45,408
£702,165
243,243
(14,678)
228,565
473,600
£702,165
2022
569,969
43,475
12,136
625,580
3,822
47,722
74,426
125,970
3,977
121,993
747,573
45,408
£702,165
243,243
(14,678)
228,565
473,600
£702,165
2021
583,730
37,659
13,171
634,560
4,619
53,007
73,255
130,881
2,134
128,747
763,307
46,464
£716,843
219,241
24,002
243,243
473,600

£716,843
2021
583,730
37,659
13,171
634,560
4,619
53,007
73,255
130,881
2,134
128,747
763,307
46,464
£716,843
219,241
24,002
243,243
473,600

£716,843
3
3
3
4
5
625,580
121,993
634,560
128,747
125,970
3,977
130,881
2,134
747,573
45,408
763,307
46,464
£702,165 £716,843
243,243
(14,678)
219,241
24,002
228,565
473,600
243,243
473,600
£702,165 £716,843

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19 February 2023 and signed on its behalf by

Mr A D Thompson

Trustee

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Unrestricted Restricted 2022 2021
general fund fund total total
funds funds
£ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and Legacies
Donations 2,259 - 2,259 2,043
Legacy - - - 17,531
Charitable Activities
Hire income 19,662 - 19,662 10,490
Other Trading Activities
Event income 16,063 - 16,063 11,355
Bonus ball 1,176 - 1,176 1,195
Bingo 815 - 815 332
Bric-a-brac sales 930 - 930 142
Film club 396 - 396 -
Investments
Interest 1,198 - 1,198 840
Other
Recycling 4,801 - 4,801 3,545
Sundry 542 - 542 535
Covid-19 grants 2,667 - 2,667 16,289
Deferred income 1,056 - 1,056 1,056
Total 51,565 - 51,565 65,353
Income totalled £65,353 in 2021 and was all unrestricted.
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Event expenses 8,813 - 8,813 5,830
Hire expenses 26,903 - 26,903 8,722
Broadband 759 - 759 732
Insurance 4,614 - 4,614 4,362
Depreciation of freehold property 13,761 - 13,761 13,761
Depreciation of equipment 9,075 - 9,075 5,776
Depreciation of plant 1,035 - 1,035 1,136
Charitable Activities
Administration and general 719 - 719 506
Accountancy 564 - 564 526
Total 66,243 - 66,243 41,351
Expenditure totalled £41,351 in 2021 and was all unrestricted.
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year (14,678) - (14,678) 24,002
Fund balance brought forward 1 January 2022 243,243 473,600 716,843 692,841
Fund balance carried forward 31 December 2022 228,565 473,600 702,165 716,843

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year.

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of preparation:

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and Update Bulletin 2 published on 5 October 2018.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (second edition effective 1 January 2019) issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

(b) Fund accounting

(c) Income

All income is accounted for on a receivable basis.

(d) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred.

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Accounting policies (continued)

(e) Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on the cost of tangible fixed assets, to write down to their estimated residual values over their expected useful lives. The principal annual rates used for the assets are:-

Freehold property 2% straight line
Freehold property -thatched roof 8% straight line
Equipment and plant - fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance
Equipment and plant – playing field equipment 15% straight line
Equipment and plant – solar panels 4% straight line

(f) Cash at bank

Cash at bank includes cash and a short term highly liquid deposit account.

(g) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.

(h) Creditors

Creditors with no stated interest and payable within one year are recorded at transaction price.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist.

2. Net incoming resources

Net incoming resources are arrived at after charging:-

Independent examiner’s remuneration 2022
2021
£
£
530
530

3. Fixed assets

Net book value 1 January 2022
Additions
Depreciation for year
Net book value 31 December
2022
Freehold
Fixtures,
fittings
property
and equipment
Plant
£
£
£
583,730
37,659
13,171
-
14,891
-
(13,761)
(9,075)
(1,035)
£569,969
£43,475
£12,136

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

4. Deferred income

The deferred income represents Big Lottery Fund Grants received relating to the construction of the new hall and is written off over the same period as the building is depreciated.

Amount brought forward
Less : written off in year
Amount carried forward
£46,464
1,056
£45,408

5. Restricted funds

The income funds of the Charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of grants held on trust to be applied for specific purposes:-

Big Lottery Fund Grant Balance
Transfer to
Balance
31 December 2021
general funds
31 December 2022
£
£
£
£473,600
-
£473,600

The freehold property is the subject of a legal charge in favour of Big Lottery Fund. The charge is for a period of 20 years and commenced in 2014. The charge secures repayment of Big Lottery Fund Grants to a maximum value of £473,600 in the event of breaches of the grant conditions within the 20 year period.

6. Funds

6.1 Analysis of charitable funds

Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Balance at
Balance at
1 January 2022
Income
Expenditure
31 December
2022
473,600
-
-
473,600
243,243
51,565
66,243
228,565
£716,843
£51,565
£66,243
£702,165
Balance at
Balance at
1 January 2021
Income
Expenditure
31 December
2021
473,600
-
-
473,600
219,241
65,353
41,351
243,243
£692,841
£65,353
£41,351
£716,843

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FILBY PLAYING FIELD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6.2 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets and long term
liabilities
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets and long term
liabilities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds 2022
funds 2022
funds 2022
106,572
519,008
625,580
121,993
(45,408)
76,585
£228,565
£473,600
£702,165
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds 2021
funds 2021
funds 2021
114,496
520,064
634,560
128,747
(46,464)
82,283
£243,243
£473,600
£716,843

7. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits was paid to any of the Trustees and no Trustees received expenses during the year.

8. Related party transactions

During the year, the charity received a donation of £2,000 (2021: £2,000) and room hire fees of £90 (2021: £90) from Filby Parish Council, of which Mr A Thompson is chairman.

During the year, the charity purchased sundry items, at open market value, amounting to £221 (2021: £188) from Filby Post Office, in which Mr A Thompson is a partner. At 31 December 2022 the charity owed £Nil (2021: £Nil) to Filby Post Office.

Ms S Webb provided cleaning services, at open market value, amounting to £371 (2021: £371) during the year. At 31 December 2022 £65 was owed to Ms S Webb (2021: £42).

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