Chairman’s Report 2023 – Ric Ellinger
I am pleased to be able to present my 8th Chairman’s Report for the Seend Lye Recreation Field.
2022/2023 has been a much more active year in the life of the Lye Field and the Irene Usher Pavilion. As well as a major refurb for the pavilion, the Seend Fete has once again found it’s way back into the village summer calendar. Two people have been instrumental in these events –
Steve Vaux, with regards obtaining funds and then project managing the pavilion refurb which included new lighting, windows & doors, updated electrical wiring for both the pavilion and the tack shed, as well as re-decorating large parts of the pavilion. I believe Steve is working on a second trench of money to do further work on the pavilion, but this will have to wait a few years.
Richard Walker, resurrected this wonderful village institution that is the Summer Fete, and as a result of his efforts, over £4K was raised for the Lye Field charity. Richard has agreed to organise the 2023 event and I hope that the good folk of Seend get behind Richard again and help make this year’s Fete another big success.
I would like to put on record my thanks to both Steve & Richard for the efforts in supporting the Charity.
The pavilion has been regularly used by playgroup, baby & toddler & many other groups & societies. The playing field was in constant use by both the Seend Utd and Lavis football teams and Melksham CC are just about to embark on a season using the Lye cricket pitch for one of their new teams.
As at previous AGM’s, the Right of Way dispute with Mr MacDonald is still with us. Over the course of the last 12 months the Trustees have been working with our solicitors and barristers but we still find ourselves potentially facing court action during 2024 unless Mr MacDonald conceeds.
After advice from counsel & with the help of other third parties, we have taken action, which we believe will allow us to beat Mr MacDonald’s RoW claim. I will keep the Trustees and the Committee updated of events as required and certainly during the Quarterly Meetings.
I would also like to thank my fellow Trustees, Committee Members and all the many volunteers (especially the LOTSW group) for all their help & support over the last year in keeping the Lye Field & pavilion facility operational,
A special thanks also goes to Steve Vaux, who has been the Committee’s Secretary & my wingman for the last 8 years. His dedication to this wonderful village facility has been immense over the years and I am most grateful.
Thank You.
Seend Lye Recreation Field - 2022/2023 (as at 31/03/2023)
| Income Hall Hire Field Hire COIF Interest Dividends SUEZ Project Fete Marquee Hire Investment Redemption Other TOTAL |
2023 6,520.00 1,500.50 3,050.21 2,485.73 16,980.00 8,816.71 140.00 0.00 1,010.00 40,503.15 |
2022 6,002.50 2,194.00 2,986.07 2,453.10 3,388.00 100.00 0.00 11,896.81 29,020.48 |
Expenditure Cleaning Waste Bins Legal Playground Water Oil Electricity Field Maint Pavilion Maint Insurance Fete SUEZ Project Other TOTAL |
2023 1,380.00 407.59 5,705.00 100.80 505.34 1,290.71 868.38 2,942.76 1,782.75 1,691.05 4,561.08 20,314.40 250.80 41,800.66 |
2022 1,380.00 351.42 15,188.60 474.40 558.74 692.14 562.75 1,152.40 934.21 1,623.68 120.00 0.00 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,038.34 |
Opening Bank Balance 2023 2022 Co Op 21,985.42 Income less Expenditure -1,297.51 5,982.14 Closing Bank Balance 20,687.91 Co Op 20,687.91 0.00
Other Income
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees The Lye Recreation Field On accounts for the year onded 31st March 2023 Charity no lif any) 305565 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity l.the Trust'> for the year ended 31103 12023 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢unt$ in a¢¢ordan¢e wrth the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 {'the Act'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under sedion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission undér section 145{5llbl of the Act. Indep6ndont •xamlner's statsment I hav8 comp18ted my examination. I confimi that no material mattérs have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records yre not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charrties Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of accounls set out in thè 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 concems 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. Please d8 te the words in th& brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: D L Purdy Relevant professional qualification{s) or body {if any): Accountant Retired IER Oct 2018
Address: Gemutlich House, Rusty Lane. Seend Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6NS Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlighl material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any Items that the oxaminerwishes to disclose. The accounts are prepared on a historical and cash basis therefore there are no accruals for the outstanding court case, which the Chaimian refers to in his report. There are no capital gains recognition from the Trnsts investments. The Trust finances are in a healthy position to meet any short temi expenditure. IER Oct 2018