2024-03-31-accounts

klHARIIY Trustees. Annual Report for the period Pericid stsrt date Day Month I Period end date Day Year From 01 2023 31 03 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Fletching Recreation Ground Charity Other names charfty is known by Registered charity number (If any) 305221 Charitys prinGipal address clo m￿ Gabriella Paterson-Griggs 2 W(M)dlands Close Uckfield, East Sussex Postcode TN22 1TS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty (The Commlttee of Management) Nam8 of porson (or body) entitled to appolnt trusts8 (If any} Offlce (11 ary) whol8 yoar FLEfcHING PARISH COUNCIL 10 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infornwtion) e of advlser Name Address Bank National Westminster 1 Muster Green. Haywards Heath. West Sussex RH16 4AP Bank PIC Solicitors Dawson-Hart The Old Grammar School. Church Street. Uckfield, East Sussex. TN22 1BH. Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document lèg. (rusl O'&eo, cons(litsiiOI i I Goveming Document dated 30" June 2020 Lxjmprising Chaiity Commission Scheme dated 29 Jul 1986, a Deed of Gift dated 22. June 1897. a TAR

Confinnatory Conveyance dated 16 February 1899 and a Conveyance dated 22" March 1948 How the charity Is constituted leg. Irusi, asboGiaiion, conipanyi Fletching Parish Council is the sole charity trustee. The day-tTrday running of the trust is carried out by a Management Committee reporting to the FPC. Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) The Management Cixnmittee is elected each year. Addltional governance Issues (Optlonal Infonnation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees: the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; • relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Members of the Management Committee is made up of members of Fletching Parish Council and the village sports clubs. Other people may be Co-opted to be members from time to time. The Charity is a member of the Sussex County Playing Fields Association. The Charity received valuable support. induding financial, from Fletching Parish Council and Fletching Cricket Club Section C ectives and activities Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fletching without distinclion of political. religious, or other opinions, or gender with the object of improving the conditions of lrfe for the said inhabitsnts. Summary ofthe main activitie5 undertaken for the publlG benefit In relatlon to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The provision and Maintenan￿ of an open area for all to use. with Gricket, football and stoolball pitches and facilities for other sporting events, a pavilionlclubhouse and enclosed equipped children's playground. In planning activities for the year the Charlty Commission guidan￿ on public benefit was kept in mind by the Management Committee. TAR

Addltional details of objectives and activities (Optlonal infornmllon) ',q? You may choose to include further statements. where relevant, about: policy on grant making; policy pn)gramme related investment; contribullon made by volunteers. The Charity is indebted to all volunteers whether it be by providing assistance with maintenance of the recreation groun(J, stsging fund raising events or providing their time and advi￿ gen8rally. Section D Achievements and performance summary of the maln achlevemonts of the Gharlty durlng the year The Management Committee is supported by representatives from a number of different clubs and organisations especially the Fletching Parish Council and the Fletching Cricket Club. There was a water leak in the Pavilion roof (December 2022) due to a frozen plpe which caused extensive damage to ceilings, floors and walls. Remedial wort(s started in January 2023 via the insurance company and a firm of loss adjusters. These were not completed until the autumn of 2023 at whith point It was then possible to consider the refurbishments required. A decision was made to tske Ihe opportunity to improve the main area of the pavilion which was made possible by a generous donation from Fletching Cricket Club and a grant from the Parish Council. These works are due to be completed In May 2024. ,sy ¥ . During the remedial and refurbishment works clubs were able to use the pavllion but were warned of the ongolng work taking place. The use of the thlldren's playground has not been affected during these works. The Fletthing F￿tball Club only used the pitch for a couple of games before having to withdraw from the league due to a lack of players. A timber activity installatlon was removed from the playground at the advice of the ROSPA inspector and repairs made to a gate. Section E Financial review Brlef statement of the charity's policy on reseThes £6251 {2023 £6413) is held in the Unrestricted ReseNe and retained as a reserve against future general expenditure. £2903 (2023 £3193) is held on Restricted Funds being retained for maintenance of the children's playground. Details of any funds materially In deficlt Not applicable TAR

Further financial review details (Optional infonnation) You May Ghoose to include additional information. where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising): how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity: investment policy and objectives including any ethlcal Inveslment pollcy adopted. Funds wern received by way of a grant from Fletching Parish Council, a substantial donation f￿rn Fletching Cricket Club and hire fees from the sports dubs for use of the pitches. Insurance monies were also received. Funds were used for the refurbishment of the pavilion and general maintenance of the recreation ground. During the year cash funds were held on interest bearing accounts with Natlonal Westminster Bank Plc. Section F Other optional information The land (and buildings thereon) comprising Fletching Recreation Ground is vested in Fletching Parish Council as Sole Trustee for all the estate therein belonging to or held in trust for the Charity. The land Is registered with Land Registry. Important documentation relating to the Charfty Is held in safekeeping by Dawson Hart - Solicito￿. A management committee has been set up to manage the FRGC on a daY-t￿daY basls and reportlng Into the PC . The reason for this is trwofold. Firslly, to guarantee the future finance of the FRGC, and secondly, to facilitate the development of the recreation ground and pavilion. Section G Declaration Tho trustoes doclare that they havo approvod tho trustoos, rnport above. Slgned on behalf of the charfty's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name{s) Posltlon (eg Secretary. Chalr. etc) TAR

FLETCHING RECREATION GROUND CHARITY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended 31/03/24

Registered Charity Number 305221

FLETCHING RECREATION GROUND CHARITY - INCOME & EXPENDITURE 01/04/23 31/03/24

RECEIPTS FEES: CRICKET FOOTBALL 2023/24 FOOTBALL 2022/23 STOOLBALL OCCASIONAL USE - Non-sport bookings INTEREST DONATIONS GRANT FROM PC GRANT FROM UCKFIELD LIONS INSURANCE CLAIM TOTAL PAYMENTS INSURANCE WATER ELECTRICITY FIRE PROTECTION MAINTENANCE REPAIRS & RENEWALS DEFIBRILATOR GROUND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - Scoreboard PLAYGROUND REPAIRS & MAINTENACE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEE PAVILION REFURBISHMENTS OTHER TOTAL NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR OPENING BALANCE CLOSING BALANCE	UNRESTRICTED FUND	RESTRICTED FUND	TOTAL	TOTAL
	2024	2024	2024	2023
	3,564 3,564 2,100 84 84 420 420 420 240 0 0 398 20 20 970 306 306 45 16,449 16,449 0 2,150 2,150 650 0 0 500 27,861 27,861 0
	50,854 0 50,854 5,323
	940 940 561 918 918 510 1,258 1,258 509 88 88 104 1,561 1,561 632 0 0 0 1,241 1,369 1,369 2,670 5,979 5,979 0 0 290 290 0 0 0 200 38,884 38,884 0 18 18 0
	51,016 290 51,306 6,427
	-162 -290 -452 -1,104 6,413 3,193 9,606 10,710
	6,251 2,903 9,154 9,606

FLETCHING RECREATION GROUND CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/24

Charity no.: 305221

ASSETS: LAND & BUILDINGS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT BANK ACCOUNTS: CURRENT ACCOUNT (Unrestricted) DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (Unrestricted) DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (Restricted) DEBTORS: INSURANCE CLAIM (PLUMBER) VAT REFUND FOOTBALL CLUB 2022/23 CRICKET CLUB DONATION CREDITORS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEE TOTAL CAPITAL UNRESTRICTED FUND RESTRICTED FUND TOTAL	31/03/2024 51,737 3,610 100 3,996 3,251 0 0 0 1,807 0 64,501 55,347 6,251 2,903 64,501	31/03/2023 51,737 3,610 82 5,561 3,208 172 364 420 0 -200
		64,954
		55,347 6,413 3,193
	64,501	64,953

Notes to accounts

1. The Land & Buildings item excludes improvements and refurbishment of the pavilion currently taking place

2. The Playground & Equipment excludes removal of the activity trail within the playground.

3. The Restricted Fund represents funds held for maintenance and renewal of the children's playground

4. All bank accounts are held with NatWest bank

5. These accounts have been prepared on the Income & Expenditure basis

6. A grant was received from Fletching PC and donations from Fletching Cricket Club towards the refurbishment of the pavilion

The financial statements were approved by the Management Committee on 21st May 2024 and signed on its behalf by the Chairman:

Richard Hannay

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Independent E xaminer’s Report to the trustees of Fletching Recreation Ground Charity

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Fletching Recreation Ground Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011

• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act

• 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 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 you as 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 next statement .

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:

• a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and

• b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

• c. have not been met or

• (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Mark Mulberry BA (Hons) FCCA CTA

Mulberry & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Eastgate House Dogflud Way Farnham GU9 7UD