Mana ement Committee Re ort forthe ear ended 31 March 2025 Cha rit Status Tatworth Playing Fields was established by Trust Deed dated 22 March 1973 by the then Chard Parish Council and is a registered charity, number 308115. The recreation ground is held in trust for the benefit of the inhabitants of Chard Parish, Somerset, by the Management Committee. Mana ement Committee The Charity's Management Committee during the last year 15 set out on Page l. The members of the Management Committee are appointed annually with the off icers being elected from the members of the committee. Ob'ectives or anisations and activities The Charity was established to hold the Playing Fields, which were purchased by the Chard Parish Council in 1970, on trust as a recreation ground for the benefit of the local community. The recreation ground includes football and cricket pitches, a children's play a rea, a multi-use games area and a tennis court 35 well as providing open space for other community events. In addition, there Is a pavi110n, which is available for hire, and changing rooms. Review of Pro ress and Achievements This year we have had four successful fund-raising events: the Beer Festival in March, ourvintage Rally in June, the Sausage Cider & Gin Festival in September and finally Bonfire Night in November. The facilities have been hired out for private parties & functions. The playing fields was also used throughout the summer by our local youth club for activities, Perry Street Football Club and the Perry Street Youth Football Club had another successful Season again this year and the Wl were able to play croquet throughout the summer. Finances and olic on reserves The Charity Balance sheet remains strong with healthy amounts held in the bank accounts. Reserves are maintained to allow the Charity to maintain the Playing Fields and improve the facilities as finance allow5. The Charity continues to fund raise to be able to meet the costs of running the Playing Fields. The Management Committee thank the volunteers and village organisations who offer help and support to all projects. Mrs A Allen- Secretary Date.... .l.o. l.(o.l LQS...
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Incomin Resources Donation5 The Foxglove Trust Tatworth & Forton Parish Council 1260 6100 300 1126 500 Investment Income Building Society/ Bank Interest 609 446 Income from Tradin Activities Pavillion Bar Trading 29121 31801 Other Tradin Resources Rents Received Football Clubs Fair Pavillion Hire 600 590 345 20 301 2782 6598 285 137 800 760 530 Wayleaves Beer Festival Rally Fireworks Croquet Cider & Sausage Festival 499 2737 7297 Total Incomin Resources 49048 46496 Resources Ex ended Direct Charitable Expenditure Depreciation Charges Management and Administration 31466 6172 1944 39582 29199 6430 1971 37600 Net Incoming Resources For The Financial Year 9466 8896 Funds Brought Forward 308585 299689 Funds Carried Forward 318051 308585
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS Anal sis of Resources Ex ended For The Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Direct Charitable Ex enditure Pavillion Bar Trading Expenses Event Expenses Insurance Wages Field Management Gas 15172 3441 1577 1437 732 17354 3642 1481 1306 738 636 333 1226 655 389 2191 161 170 Water Rates Electricity Broadband Cleaning Card Fees Advertising Repairs And Maintenance Defibrillator Expenses Retitral Gift 316 45 5479 1974 148 62 31466 29199 De reciation Char Pavillion And Field Improvements Pavillion Equipment And Fittings Field Equipment es 4554 381 1237 6172 4646 410 1374 6430 Mana ement And Administration Of The Chari Honorariums Legal Fees Licences Printing, Stationery And Postage 1050 466 350 78 1944 1050 471 359 91 1971 Total Resources Expended 39582 37600
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS Notes To The Accounts For The Year Ended 31st March 2025 Fixed Assets Pavillion Pavillion & Field ui rovement & Fittin Field ui Total Cost As At 114124 Additions 324854.00 13180.62 120.00 36832.00 374866.62 120.00 As At 31/3125 324854.00 13300.62 36832.00 374986.62 De reciation As At 114124 Charge For The Year 97174.00 4554.00 9492.62 381.00 24462.00 1237.00 131128.62 6172.00 As At 31/3125 101728.00 9873.62 25699.00 137300.62 Net book Value As At 31/3125 223126.00 3427.00 11133.00 237686.00 As At 114124 227680.00 3688.00 12370.00 243738.00 Pavillion Bar Tradin Account 2025 2024 Income- Bar Sales 29121 31801 Expenditure Opening Stock Purchases For Resale 2281 16011 18292 1976 17659 19635 Less Closing Stock 131201 122811 15172 17354 Gross Tradln8 Profit For The Year 13949 14447
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Tan ible Fixed Assets 237686 237686 Current Assets Pavillion Bar - Stocks Prepayments & debtors Bank Current Account Bank investment Account Cash At Bank And In Hand 3120 1532 70542 55136 550 130880 2281 1479 55795 55136 550 115241 Less . Current Liabilities Trade Creditors Accruals Deferred Restricted Legacy 195 320 50000 50515 174 220 50000 50394 Net Current Assets 80365 64847 Total Assets Less Current Lia bilities 318051 302533 Re resented b Restricted Income Fund 318051 308585 The Financial Statements were approved by the Management Committee on.......................... M Culverwell - Chairman Mrs A Allen - Secretary
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS Notes To The Accounts For The Year Ended 31st March 2025 Mana ement Remuneration The following honorariums were paid to members of the Management Committee during the year 2025 2024 Treasurer Secretary Chairman 350 350 350 350 350 1050 350 1050 Deferred Restrlcted Le ac The £50000 balance of the Charles and Jack Stonham Memorial fund has been invested with Virgin Bank Staff Costs 2025 2024 Gr05s Wages 1437 1306 Trustee Ex enses 2025 2024 Number of Trustees who were paid expenses Total amount paid
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS REGISTRATION NUMBER 308115 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS This report on the Accounts of Tatworth Playing Fields for the year ended 31 March 2025 is in respect of an examination carried out under S.145 of the Charities Act 2011. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As the Charity's trustees the Management Committee are responsible for the preparation of the Accounts: you consider that the audit requirement s.144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011 {The Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under S.145 15llb) of The Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention . BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examinations were carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kepl by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those recoids. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and the seeking of explanations from you, as Irustees, concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and. consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: l ) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wilh S.130 of The Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of The Act have not been met,. or
TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS REGISTRATION NUMBER 8115 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDS ~CONTINUED- 21 To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 2?..202¥ Dated V C Trott, FCCA Chartered Certlfied Accountant TCAS Limlted 2 Victoria Hall Coombe Lane Axminster Devon EX13 SAX