SCHEDULE 2: BURPHAM WAR MEMORIAL
RECREATIONAL GROUNDS
BURPHAM WAR MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND
ANNUAL REPORT
1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2023
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This paper constitutes the annual report of Sutherland Memorial Park (Burpham War Memorial Recreation Grounds). Attached to the report are:
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the accounts for 2022-23 (Appendix 1)
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The Sutherland Memorial Park (the Grounds) is a recreation park bequeathed to the council.
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The rental /hire income is not sufficient for the up - keep of the Grounds, hence the donation of thirty-five thousand and ninety two pounds £35,092, (£44,963, 2021/22) by the Trustees, Guildford Borough Council
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The Charity employs no staff. Guildford Borough Council maintains the grounds on behalf of the charity and collects the rents and hire fees. The Council employs the staff who maintain the Grounds and the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant, the Capital, Assets and Treasury Accountant, the Administrative Assistant from Legal and Democratic Services and the Civic Secretary provide administration support. The accounts include recharges from other services in the Council.
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The accounts for 2022-23 included a £35,092 donation from Guildford Borough Council.
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Most of the Charity’s income comes from the donation from the Council, and it is clear there is a continued need for assistance, and we are pleased to be able to help. The facilities are well used by the community, and it is pleasing to see that the income is increasing significantly as the impact of Covid is reduced.
Solomon Akuffo 1 July 2024
Sutherland Memorial Park (Burpham War Memorial Recreation Grounds) Statement of Financial Activities For the year ending 31st March 2023
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22/23 21/22
£ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 35,092 44,963
Charitable activities 24,375 19,797
Other trading activities
Investments
Other (Rent) 2,465 108
Total 61,932 64,868
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable activities 61,932 64,868
Other
Total 61,932 64,868
Net gains/(losses) on investments 0 0
Net Income/(expenditure) 0 0
Transfers between bfunds
Other recognisable gains/(losses)
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined pension
schemes 0 0
Other gains/losses
Net movement in funds 0 0
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds b/fwd 0 0
Total funds c/fwd 0 0
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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner |
Burpham War Memorial Recreation Ground |
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| 31/03/2023 | |
| Accounts filed with Charity Commission and available on the Charity Commission website |
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| The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. |
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It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the examiner’s statement 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 the 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 in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
I 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.
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Signed: Name: Susan Lesley Sturgeon Relevant professional CIPFA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 119 The Street, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey GU31AT
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .