Muskham Rural Community Centre Annual Report Oct 2022
Also known as North Muskham Recreation Playing Fields Association and North Muskham Recreation Committee.
Objectives and activities
The centre exists for the benefit of our local community and the villages it serves. Our objective is to provide safe, clean, accessible community facilities for all ages. The Centre comprises three different sized rooms, kitchen, stage playing field and changing facilities for sports. The Centre can be booked for family functions, community group meetings and events. All bookings for the hall are made through the booking Secretary and must comply with the booking conditions.
Achievements and performance
The centre provides a hub for community groups such as OAP luncheon club, Parents and Toddlers, Keep Fit, video games club, Table Tennis, Art group, History society, Muskham Players (Am dram) etc. The local Cougars junior football team train and play on the field. Whilst Covid lockdown temporarily closed the centre most of the pre-pandemic activities are back up and running.
The centre is home to the Preschool Playgroup 4 days a week and the Out of school club every weekday morning and evening in term time and holds the holiday club during school vacations.
Occasional users include Caravan clubs, weddings, funeral wakes, christenings, childrens’ birthday parties. Charities find us a good venue for fundraising evenings and we organise a village fete most years. We are able to offer a licenced bar if required for events.
The centre is well used and the main role of the committee is to keep it in good state of repair and organise the regular inspections and maintenance. The Centre is cleaned daily.
Financial review
We changed accountant last year as David Shaw our previous accountant was ill and sadly died this year. The accounts were taken over by David Pattinson who updated the format and corrected the way the building is displayed in the accounts. This resulted in a larger than usual accountancy fee but this was a one off.
After a tricky couple of years due to the pandemic the MRCC finances are heading back towards a better place. Compared to 2019 our annual income is 25% less. Certainly, without the grant support we have received we would have been a much worse situation.
Whilst Playgroup and Muskham Out of School continued through the pandemic, all our other groups ceased. Whilst unfortunately some, such as the WI have folded, most have returned and we have some new users such as the weekly video game players club. Occasional use for parties and charity events is also picking up and the return of the caravan meets makes a big difference to our income. Total income isn't at pre pandemic levels of course but is improving, £35,635.13
Expenditure is pretty much as we'd expect for a typical year but the increase in electricity cost and rainwater harvesting repairs have put us up to £40,524.45. Our 3 year fixed rate electricity deal
ended in Feb 2022 and the rate per unit is double what we were paying resulting. Whilst we are endeavouring to be energy efficient and reduce consumption, it was not unexpected that electricity was £9,669 this year and expected to be well over £12,000 pa for 22/23.
£4,889.32 was paid to FCC as our 10% third party contribution to the new playground construction. This has recently opened and is a marvellous asset to the village.
The capturing memories project has not been very active during the pandemic so we still hold funds for that project for delivery with young people at a future date.
Looking forward to 2023 we are expecting to have to dip into reserves for running costs next year unless we can attract a good uplift in income or raise additional funds through grants or donations.
Structure, governance and management
The Centre is managed by the committee of trustees appointed every year at the AGM. We have a set of regular and committed individuals , some who have sat on the committee managing previous community buildings on the site for over 30 years. As tasks become necessary members of the committee volunteer to complete them depending on their skills.
Reference and Administrative details
List of Trustees – no new appointments or resignations during the year
Chair: Nick Noot Davies
Vice Chair: Emily Sanders
Secretary: Nick Hutchings
Treasurer: Jude Andrews
Helen Waterfield
Brian White
David Mellors
Jeff Hannabuss
Gemma Lawrence
Andrew Willey
Health and Safety and Compliance : Ian Harrison
Bar Manager: Andy Willey
Booking Secretary: Jude Andrews
Parish Council representatives: Nick Hutchings and Ian Harrison
MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NELSON LANE, NORTH MUSKHAM, NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
CHAIR N. Noot Davies ADDRESS - Nelson Lane, North Muskham, CHARITY NUMBER 511985 Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG23 6HL
INDEX
| Trustees’ report Independent Examiner’s report Statement of Financial Activities Balance sheet Notes |
Page 1 - 2 3 4 5 6 - 10 |
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David Pattinson, Chartered Accountants, 233, London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire.
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MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
The trustees present their report and the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September
Also known as North Muskham Recreation Playing Fields Association and North Muskham Recreation Committee.
Objectives and activities
The centre exists for the benefit of our local community and the villages it serves. Our objective is to provide safe, clean, accessible community facilities for all ages. The Centre comprises three different sized rooms, kitchen, stage playing field and changing facilities for sports. The Centre can be booked for family functions, community group meetings and events. All bookings for the hall are made through the booking Secretary and must comply with the booking conditions.
Achievements and performance
The centre provides a hub for community groups such as OAP luncheon club, Parents and Toddlers, Keep Fit, video games club, Table Tennis, Art group, History society, Muskham Players (Am dram) etc. The local Cougars junior football team train and play on the field. Whilst Covid lockdown temporarily closed the centre most of the pre-pandemic activities are back up and running.
The centre is home to the Preschool Playgroup 4 days a week and the Out of school club every weekday morning and evening in term time and holds the holiday club during school vacations.
Occasional users include Caravan clubs, weddings, funeral wakes, christenings, children’s birthday parties. Charities find us a good venue for fundraising evenings and we organise a village fete most years. We are able to offer a licensed bar if required for events.
The centre is well used and the main role of the committee is to keep it in good state of repair and organise the regular inspections and maintenance. The Centre is cleaned daily.
Financial review
We changed accountant last year as David Shaw our previous accountant was ill and sadly died this year. The accounts were taken over by David Pattinson who updated the format and corrected the way the building is displayed in the accounts. This resulted in a larger than usual accountancy fee but this was a one off.
After a tricky couple of years due to the pandemic the MRCC finances are heading back towards a better place. Compared to 2019 our annual income is 25% less. Certainly, without the grant support we have received we would have been a much worse situation.
Whilst Playgroup and Muskham Out of School continued through the pandemic, all our other groups ceased. Whilst unfortunately some, such as the WI have folded, most have returned and we have some new users such as the weekly video game players club. Occasional use for parties and charity events is also picking up and the return of the caravan meets makes a big difference to our income. Total income isn't at pre pandemic levels of course but is improving, £40,106.
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MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
Expenditure is pretty much as we'd expect for a typical year but the increase in electricity cost and rainwater harvesting repairs have put us up to £38,990, excluding depreciation. Our 3 year fixed rate electricity deal ended in Feb 2022 and the rate per unit is double what we were paying. Whilst we are endeavouring to be energy efficient and reduce consumption, it was not unexpected that electricity was £9,983 this year and expected to be well over £12,000 pa for 22/23.
£5,563 was paid to FCC as our 10% third party contribution to the new playground construction. This has recently opened and is a marvellous asset to the village.
The capturing memories project has not been very active during the pandemic so we still hold funds for that project for delivery with young people at a future date.
Looking forward to 2023 we are expecting to have to dip into reserves for running costs next year unless we can attract a good uplift in income or raise additional funds through grants or donations.
Structure, governance and management
The Centre is managed by the committee of trustees appointed every year at the AGM. We have a set of regular and committed individuals, some who have sat on the committee managing previous community buildings on the site for over 30 years. As tasks become necessary members of the committee volunteer to complete them depending on their skills.
Reference and Administrative details
List of Trustees – no new appointments or resignations during the year Chair: Nick Noot Davies Vice Chair: Emily Sanders Secretary: Nick Hutchings Treasurer: Jude Andrews Helen Waterfield Brian White David Mellors Jeff Hannabuss Gemma Lawrence Andrew Willey Health and Safety and Compliance: Ian Harrison Bar Manager: Andy Willey Booking Secretary: Jude Andrews Parish Council representatives: Nick Hutchings and Ian Harrison
By order of the Committee on 6 March 2023
Trustee A. WILLEY
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
I report on the accounts of Muskham Rural Community Centre, for the year ended 30 September 2022 which are set out on page 4 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the Charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) does not apply, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the 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 statement below.
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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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.
David Pattinson, Chartered Accountant 233, London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG24 3HA
17 April 2023
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Note | ||||||
| Income and endowments from:2 | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 4,094 | - | 4,094 | 19,948 | - | 19,948 |
| Other trading activities | 34,380 | - | 34,380 | 16,156 | - | 16,156 |
| Investments | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Other | 1,630 | - | 1,630 | 1,371 | - | 1,371 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total | 40,106 | - | 40,106 | 37,478 | - | 37,478 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| Expenditure on: | 3 | |||||
| Raising funds | 3,884 | - | 3,884 | 1,780 | - | 1,780 |
| Charitable activities | 29,125 | 5,074 | 34,199 | 21,471 | - | 21,471 |
| Other | 5,276 | 21,616 | 26,892 | 6,017 | 21,616 | 27,633 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total | 38,285 | 26,690 | 64,975 | 29,268 | 21,616 | 50,884 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 1,821 | (26,690) | (24,869) | 8,210 | (21,616) | (13,406) |
| Transfer between funds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------- | ------------ | |
| Net movement in funds | 1,821 | (26,690) | (24,869) | 8,210 | (21,616) | (13,406) |
| Reconciliation of funds: | 8 | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 54,617 | 349,322 | 403,939 | 46,407 | 370,938 | 417,345 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total funds carried forward | 56,438 | 322,632 | 379,070 | 54,617 | 349,322 | 403,939 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ |
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts
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BALANCE SHEET
30 SEPTEMBER 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ |
£ | £ |
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| Fixed assets: | 5 | ||||
| Tangible assets | 365,076 | 391,061 | |||
| Current assets: | 6 | ||||
| Stock | 937 | 658 | |||
| Debtors and prepayments | 5,074 | 515 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 35,477 | 39,908 | |||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| Total current assets | 41,488 | 41,081 | |||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| Current liabilities: | 7 | ||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 494 | 1,203 | |||
| Current portion of long-term | liabilities | 3,000 | 1,500 | ||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| 3,494 | 2,703 | ||||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| Net current assets | 37,994 | 38,378 | |||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| 403,070 | 429,439 | ||||
| Long-term liabilities | |||||
| Loan | 9 | 24,000 | 25,500 | ||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| Total net assets | 379,070 | 403,939 | |||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| The funds of the charity: | 8 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 56,438 | 53,927 | |||
| Restricted - Building – Capital | 321,013 | 343,104 | |||
| National Lottery – Capital | 1,288 | 1,503 | |||
| Playground | - | 5,074 | |||
| Capturing memories | 331 | 322,632 |
331 | 350,012 |
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| ------------ | ------------ |
------------ | ------------ |
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| Total charity funds | 379,070 | 403,939 | |||
| ------------ | ------------ | ||||
| A. WILLEY | |||||
| ) Trustees | |||||
| J. ANDREWS | |||||
| Approved by the committee | on 6 March 2023 | Charity number 511985 |
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts
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NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2022
1. ACOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS102) (effective January 2015).
b) Grant income and donations
Grants are treated as income in the year that they are received; donations are accounted for as received.
c) Expenses
Expenditure is accounted for as incurred.
d) Tangible fixed assets
Assets costing more than £200 will be capitalised and depreciated as follows:
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a) Fixtures, fittings and equipment in equal annual instalments over their expected useful life of 10 years.
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b) Solar panels in equal annual instalments over their expected useful life of 20 years.
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c) Leasehold building in equal annual instalments over the remaining 26 years of the 30 year term of the lease.
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2. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| (a) (b) (c) (d) |
2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds funds funds funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Donations and legacies NSDC - Covid 19 grants - - - 19,403 - 19,403 Newark & Sherwood Omicron grant 2,667 - 2,667 - - - Parish Council grant 1,307 - 1,307 425 - 425 Donations 120 - 120 120 - 120 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 4,094 - 4,094 19,948 - 19,948 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Other trading activities Fund raising efforts - - - - - - Bar sales 8,688 - 8,688 2,601 - 2,601 Live and local ticket sales - - - 250 - 250 Rental income - Regular users 19,131 - 19,131 11,519 - 11,519 Occasional users 2,414 - 2,414 1,786 - 1,786 Caravans 4,147 - 4,147 - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 34,380 - 34,380 16,156 - 16,156 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Investments Interest 2 - 2 3 - 3 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Other Feed in tariff from solar panels 1,630 - 1,630 1,371 - 1,371 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Total incoming resources 40,106 - 40,106 37,478 - 37,478 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ |
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3. EXPENDITURE
| (a) (b) (c) Total |
2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Note funds funds funds funds funds funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Raising funds Fundraising expenses - - - - - - Bar expenses 3,884 - 3,884 1,500 - 1,500 Live and local performance fee - - - 280 - 280 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 3,884 - 3,884 1,780 - 1,780 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Charitable activities Cleaner 4,880 - 4,880 3,585 - 3,585 Cleaning materials 955 - 955 989 - 989 Field maintenance materials 1,083 - 1,083 1,307 - 1,307 Light and heat 9,983 - 9,983 5,371 - 5,371 Water 800 - 800 293 - 293 Refuse 1,474 - 1,474 1,545 - 1,545 Telephone and postage 262 - 262 60 - 60 Muskham PC - extra payment - - - 1,500 - 1,500 Insurance and licence 2,371 - 2,371 2,181 - 2,181 Building maintenance 6,435 - 6,435 4,428 - 4,428 Miscellaneous - - - 15 - 15 Membership 95 - 95 57 - 57 Stationery and advertising 298 - 298 140 - 140 Donation to Parish Council for playground 489 5,074 5,563 - - - ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 29,125 5,074 34,199 21,471 - 21,471 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Other Bookings 600 - 600 600 - 600 Bank charges 67 - 67 26 - 26 Depreciation 5 25,985 - 25,985 26,167 - 26,167 Independent Examiner’s fee 240 - 240 840 - 840 Amortisation of capital funds (21,616) 21,616 - (21,616) 21,616 - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 5,276 21,616 26,892 6,017 21,616 27,633 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ expenditure 38,285 26,690 64,975 29,268 21,616 50,884 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ |
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4. TAXATION
As a Registered Charity, Muskham Rural Community Centre is exempt from UK Corporation Tax.
5. FIXED ASSETS
| Leasehold Building £ Cost 1 October 2021 and 30 September 2022 601,424 ------------ Depreciation 1 October 2022 231,320 Charged 23,132 ------------ 30 September 2022 254,452 ------------ Net book value 30 September 2022 346,972 ------------ 30 September 2021 370,104 ------------ |
Solar Panels £ 20,034 ------------ 6,012 1,002 ------------ 7,014 ------------ 13,020 ------------ 14,022 ------------ |
Fixtures & Fittings & Equipment £ 46,621 ------------ 39,686 1,851 ------------ 41,537 ------------ 5,084 ------------ 6,935 ------------ |
Total Fixed Assets £ 668,079 ------------ 277,018 25,985 ------------ 303,003 ------------ 365,076 ------------ 391,061 ------------ |
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6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors | 544 | - |
| Accrued income | 3,783 | - |
| Prepayments | 747 | 515 |
| ------------ | ------------- | |
| 5,074 | 515 | |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| 7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| Trade creditors | 114 | - |
| Accruals and deferred income | 380 | 1,203 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| 494 | 1,203 | |
| ------------ | ------------ |
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8. OUTLINE SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS
| Fund balances | Fund balances | Gains and | Fund balance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | Losses | Carried forward | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
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| Unrestricted funds | 54,617 | 40,106 | (38,285) | - | - | 56,438 |
| Restricted - Building Capital | 342,414 | - | (21,401) | - | - | 321,013 |
| National Lottery Capital | 1,503 |
- | (215) | - | - | 1,288 |
| Playground | 5,074 | - | (5,074) | - | - | - |
| Capturing memories | 331 | - | - | - | - | 331 |
| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ |
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| 403,939 | 40,106 | (64,975) | - | - | 329,070 |
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| ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------ |
Unrestricted funds are those available for the general purposes of the charity. The restricted funds are grants which may be spent only on the projects for which they were given.
9. TERMS OF LOAN
The Parish Council loaned £45,000 to Muskham Rural Community Centre in 2010. This loan is to be repaid in equal annual instalments over 30 years.
10. TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
No trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefit from an employment with Muskham Rural Community Centre.
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