Charity Registration No. 305598 WOOThON BASSETh MEMORIAL HALL TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
WOOThON BASSETf MEMORIAL HALL LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustee Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council Charity number 305598 Principal address Station Road Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshir9 SN4 7AU Administration office Manor House Lime Kiln Royal Wootton Ba33ett Wiltshire SN4 7GJ Independent examiner StLJart Pollard Auditing SLilulionb Ltd Clackerbrook Farm, Unit 7 46 The Common Biomham Wiltshire SN15 2JJ Bankers Santander Bank plc 32-34 Regeni street Swindon Wiltshire SN1 1JL
woorroN BASSETT MEMORIAL HALL CONTENTS Page Trustee's report Independent examiners report Staternent ot financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts
WOOThON BASSErr MEMORIAL HALL TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accor(Jance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deeds, applicable law, and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005. Objectives of the charity The charity was established by a charitable trust deed dated 21 May 1964. The charity's Objectives are: a. The upkeep and maintenance of the land and buildings known as the Wootton Bassett Memorial Hail, iogeiner wiin cnatteis. b. The gÈner81 benÉftt of the inhabitants of the town of Royal Wootton B8ssett in such haritable ways as the Trustee see5 fit. Review of activities Thc principol focus of the trust's activitics during thc year 2024 has bcen hiring of thc Hall. This year a grant was obtained and the car park resurfaced. With limited hiring income and incre88ing expenditure, the challenge for the Trust in the next fewyears will be to manage its budgets carefully. To this end the Trust is building on the process of developing a more sophisticated budget to monitor its expeiidilure and bring its budget into balance, something which has received little management attention in the past. A Lot of focus will be targeted on applying tor external Rrant funding. Trustee The trustees who 3eNed during the period was: Royal Wootton B8qsett Town Council On behalf of th?Board of Trustees Trustee
WOOThON BASSE MEMORIAL HALL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TOTHETRUSTEES OFWOOThON BASSETf MEMORIAL HALL I report on the accounts ofthe cnariryTor ine year ended 31 December 2024, whlch are sei out on pages 6 to9. Re8poetlv• rosponsibilitias of trustees and examiner Tne cnariry's Irusiees are responsltsle Tor ine preparaiion of the account5. The Gharity'5 trust¥es Gon?*id¥r that an sudit is not required for this year under section 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and tnat an independent examination is neeoe(J. It is my responsibility to: Examing the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Aet: To Tollow tne proceaures laid down in the general direction given by ihe Chafity Cuiiiiiiission under section 145{5) of the 2011 Act: and TO siaie wheiher partlcular marters nave come to my attention. Basis of In(lependent examiners repon An examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction given by the Charity Commisslon. An examlnaiion Includes a review ofthe accounting reGords kepl by ihe Lliarily dlltj a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It slso includes consideration ot any unusual iiems or (Jlsclosures in ihe accounts. and seeking expldnaliunè4 from Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide allthe evidence thatwould be required in an audit and consequenily no Oplnlon Is given as io wheiher the accounts present a'lrue and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection wilh my examination, no matter has Gome to my attention. la) Which gives me reason8ble cause to believe that in any material respectthe requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 1.10 af the 2011 Act: and To prepare acGountè4whicli aGGord with the accounting records and to Gomplywith the accounting rp.quirÈments of the 2011 Act. Have not been met", or {bl To whieh. in my opinion. attentirjn qhould be drawn in order to enable 8 proper understanding of Ih&dbcounls lo be leached. / Stuart Pollard Independent Ex8miner Auditing Solutions Ltd Dated. h 7 1£ jg- Jiif.
WOOThON BASSEfT MEMORIAL HALL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FQR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER2024 2024 2023 Not•8 Incomlng resources Hall Hire Grant Other income 39.485 62.120 2,391 34,251 7,991 Total Incomlnq resources 103.996 42.242 R080urc08 expondod Direct expendrture Management and administration 33,231 17,117 36.335 10,512 Total resources expended 50.348 46,847 Net re¥ource8 expended 53.648 (4,605) Funa D81ances as at i January 2024 12,164 16.769 Fund b8lanc88 as at 31 December 2024 65.812 12.164 61Page
woortON BA55ETT MEMORIAL HALL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Not•8 Current a3set¥ Debtors cash 8ncJ B8nk 1.274 86,561 1.594 18.748 87.835 20.342 Curr8nt 118blUtI89 Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year Grant expenditure Accruals P8yroll liabilities Darna8e deposits 6SO 62.120 735 135 12.585 788 777 76.143 178 Not currant ass•ts 11.692 20.164 Total ABsat8 le88 Curr•nt UablUtI•g Ropr8sont8d ty- Unr•$trlet•d fund Current year fund Gener81 reserve Earmarked rp.serde {C8r p8rk resurfacing) 53,648 20,164 {62.120) (4,605) 24,769 Total Equlty The accounts viere epproved by the Trustee: Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council TIu8tee Dateo: (..i ........ ..................................... . 71Page
WOOThON BASSErt MEMORIAL HALL NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER2024 AcGountlng pollGies 1.1 Basis of pioparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the applieble accounting standards, the St8t8ment of RecommÈndÉd Practice. "Accounting and Reporting by Ch8riti8s" issued in March 2005, and the Chaiities Act 2011. 1.2 Incomlng resources Holl Hire income and lease incorne from the tenants. 1.3 Accumulated funds Unrestricted funds 8re expendable at the discretion of the trustees. 1.4 Grant In¢ome A grant of £62.120 was received to resurface the car p8rk. Payment h8d to be made upfront. which the charity did not have, so the money is to be reimbursed to the Town CounGil who kindly paid the initial invoice. Total leUre¢S expend¢d 2024 2023 water cnarges Insurance Light and heat Repair and maintenance Cleaning Prlniing, posiage and staiionery Legal fees end Licenses Contract Services Telephone and Internet Travelling Capltal expendlture 1,101 1.668 10.344 8,309 4,202 1,090 1,412 4.918 19,539 620 19 655 7.533 593 78 2,841 1.868 507 2.392 Staff saiarles Staff training Auditfee 16.853 11.447 744 264 .17_117::-11 81Page
WOQThON BASSETT MEMORIAL HALL NOTESTOTHEACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Dabtors Debtors Prepayments ano accruecj income {1.274) (2.672> (1.274 Cr•dltor$: Amounts falllng du• wfthln one y•8r Creditors Credrtors- Grant expenditure - Car park resurfacing Accruals Payroll liabilities Deposits (6501 (62.1201 (12.585) (788) 91Page