– Chairpersons Annual Report Year ending 31.8.24
We have again been busy at the centre over the last 12 month, with a building this size there is always lots to do. What helps us along is the positive feedback we regularly receive from our hirers about our service and the upkeep of the building.
Our main objectives that we have achieved this year are:
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Repairs to the roof.
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Continuing replacement of Fascia’s & Soffits – replacing the wood with UPVC to reduce the need of maintenance in future.
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The whole centre inside has been repainted
We submitted an application to CW&CC for a UKSPF Capital Grant for Community Spaces, to the refurbishment of our main hall floor. I am pleased to announce we have been successful and have been awarded £7200. Work has since been completed in October (The new financial year) when the school were off to avoid any disruption.
This year we have been delighted to welcomed Hazel Crook, a Wincham resident to our team, who has joined as a volunteer. A most willing and capable addition, who has already helped out.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank:
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Norman for all his hard work, under at times very testing conditions.
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CCAG for all their valued support, it is reassuring to know that professional advice is available when challenges are met.
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Suzanne for everything she does for the centre, for all the extra hours and at times stress involved. The centre would not be in such a great shape without her, we thank you so much for the care and loyalty you show every single day.
As we move forward into the next year, again no doubt there will be challenges along the ways but if we continue to keep the interest of the charity our number one priority then I’m confident that we will continue positively, to improve and thrive.
– Financial Officer Report Year ending 31.8.24
The income from hire fees continue to rise and occupancy remains high. However, unfortunately we have lost 2 regular hirers:
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Breakaway dance club – Due to dwindling numbers
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Marmalade drama – Owner Emigrated
On a more positive note we have gained a new regular booking from the Cheshire Young Farmers and as result of the loss of Marmalade it has allowed children’s parties to be booked on Saturdays, which has increased occupancy.
Moving from the NS&I to the Skipton building society our interest has increased this year by £1466.
Despite ever increasing overheads the centre remains in a manageable financial position.
: Major expenditure in this financial year
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Roof repairs/ fascia soffits * Electrical Repairs * Kitchen Unit fabrication * Window repair
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Projector cable replacement
Work already in hand for next year :
- Continuing the replacement of wooden Fascia and soffits with UPVC.
Maintenance expenditure has increased in the main due to the external maintenance on the soffits and fascia. This will reduce future expenditure as timbers have been replaced with UPVC.
Wages are up due to the 9.8% increase of the new living wage and the additional hours spend by the caretaker on maintenance. These additional hours were at a greatly reduce rate that engaging contractors.
Following the water re-banding the centre has made an annual saving of £1100.
Existing contracts continue to be kept under review and changed when necessary, in the interest of the charity.
As a direct result of the New Living wage increasing by 9.8% on the 16[th] April 2024 the management committee agreed to raise the hire fees by 2% in all cases except the non-residents which increased by 1% to close the gap between them and County.
Signed:
Date:
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ST YEARENDING- 31 AUGUST 2024 Brian Hlllme F.C.C.A. INCOME LEDGER AUG. 2024 38235.11 AUG. 2023 33605.30 Htre fees Fund-rnising D(>nations ci ACCOUNTS, VAT & TAX C2 1.00 1604.91 Bank Int¢r¢st Tel box 5.95 138.48 C4 C5 Grant Others C6 I have examined the accounts and transactions of the Wincham Community Centre Fund for the year ending 31 st August 2024, and I ani satisfied that the Charity Commission Statement of Accounts represents a true and accurate record of items listed in the audited Income and Expenditure statement, submitted to the trustees of the fund on the I st October 2024 0.00 0.00 C7 39924.02 33749.73 enditure Misb. Solicitors Fe¢5 Fundraising Water Heat Electricity Wages Inland Rev StaVI)rintlPostrrel Cap 2 furn/l'-qiiip Mtnce/R¢pair Equip MtLe/repair Buildg's Clcaning Materials In511ran¢e/Licens¢5 Trait)in8 Courses C9 0.60 0.00 0.00 813.60 3129.22 2181.85 22162.06 15.58 904.05 0.00 3947.26 3044.11 84.84 2945.87 0.00 39229.04 11.50 0.00 31.69 1918.39 1785.00 2583.99 20322.93 1.22 706.42 0.00 21951.22 2036.89 182.17 2417.33 0.00 53948.75 Lio L12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 Signed C18 13 14 ¢IL1- C19 C20 C21 Date C22 g.Iz-24 PROFITILOSS 694.98 -20199.02 BALANCES Opening Balance Profit/Loss CLOSING BALANCE 63667.94 694.98 64362.92 83860.96 -20199.02 63667.94 These accounts were approved by the Trustees during the Management Committee meeting held on Tuesday I st October 2024. 3 PI-:ARTREE DRIVE., WINCHAM, NORTHWICFI, CHESHIRr CW9 6EZ TELEPHONE.. PICKMERE (01565) 733498 The Management Committee operate a Business Reserve Policy to clarify both internally and externally the need for reserve funds.