MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NELSON LANE, NORTH MUSKHAM,
NEWARK, NorriNGHAMSHIRE.
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
CHAIR PERSON - A. Olive-,
VICE-CHAIR - E. Sanders
ADDRESS-
Nelson Lane,
North Muskham,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire.
NG23 6HL
CHARITY NUMBER 511985
INDEX
Pa
Trustees, report
Chairman's report
Independent Examinerfs report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes
8-12
David Pattinson, Chartered Accountants,
233, London Road. Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire.

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report and the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30
September 2024.
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, Gommunity group meetings and events. All bookings for the hall are made through thL
booking Secretary and must comply with the booking conditions.
Achievements and performance
2023124 has been a year of recovery for the MRCC following on from the traveller trespass in June 2023.
The security measures necessary were a significant outlay for the Centre. We have installed height
restriction barriers at the car park entran￿ and exit, improved the bunding around the playground area
and installed bollardslgates at both of the field entrances. A grant from Newark and Sherwood District
Council of £4,980 and a £2,000 donation from the Parish Council softened this blow.
For the first time in quite a few years the commrttee has engaged in fundraising including a quiz night and
organising a Summer Fayre resulting in £3.535.
Financial review
Income: A key strategy to recover our financial situation was regular opening of the bar on Tuesd-
evenings with accompanying entertainment such as Bingo and Open Mic nights. The centre continued
to be popular for parties and Charity fundraising events. The bar turnover increased almost 4 times
since the previous year to £27,504. Whilst profEt margin of 46.5 % fell lo 33 / from previous year the
£9,054 raised gave the Centre a much-needed boost. We introduced a new EPOS system which has
helped efficiency, tracking cash and card payments and stock consumed.
There were no Live and Local events this year although we did benefit from a circus act and band through
them for the summer fayre. Income for Regular users increased from £17,629 to £22,421. Whilst some of
this was due to a rent rise (below the rate of inflation), mostly it was the return of Zumba and Bowls and
the start of a new Craft group that helped this £4,792 increase.
Our income from Caravans was down on the previous year mainly because we had 3 rallies cancelled in
the springlearly summer as the ground conditions were so wet the field was unsuitable. We can expect
this to be a good source of income again in 2024125.

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Expenditure: The expenditure of the Centre was monitored against budgets set at the beginning of the
year and these were adhered to well. Volunteers undertook a great deal of building maintenance that
previously we would have called in a contractor for, which helped keep this area of spend down. The
building opened in November 2009 so we can expect building maintenance to be increasingly expensive
in the coming years.
We raised the cleaner's hourly rate from £14 to £15 an hour.
Our major expenditure continues to be the electricity. We secured £2,500 to help towards the cost but this
came in at £14,192 this year compared to £11,523 the previous year, an increase of 23 %. The cost of the
light in the car park contributed to this and the decision was made to have it disconnected.
By the end of the year, we managed to raise £6,459 more unrestricted income than expenditure which ￿,.
help our building replacement, repair and improvement going forward.
This will be my last report as Treasurer (10 years?) and the last attendan￿ as a committee member after
almost 18 years. I would like to especially thank Debs Paige our Booking Secretary who took the role over
from me and has done an amazing job getting to grips with all aspects of the job and making great
improvements this year- such as the online booking system - to improve the a¢￿Ssibl[1tY to the Centre.
Well done to all the committee members who all contributed to the running of the Centre and devoted their
time to their community's brilliant asset.
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
Jude Andrews
Andrew Oliver
Deborah Page
Helen Waterfield
Brian White
Nick Noot Davies
Nick Hutchings
lan Harrison
David Mellors (resigned 15 January 2024)
Jeff Hannabuss (resigned 15 January 2024)
Kay Beddoe (resigned 15 January 2024)
Elaine Wareing (appointed 15 January 2024, resigned 13 November 2024)
David Jones (appointed 15 January 2024)
Steven Preston (appointed 15 January 2024, resigned 31 July 2024)
Paul Buck (appointed 15 January 2024)

Other Roles
Co-chair.. Andrew Oliver (resigned 15 January 2024)
Chair.. Andrew Oliver (appointed 15 January 2024)
Co-chair.. Emily Sanders (resigned 15 January 2024)
Vice-chair.. Emily Sanders (appointed 15 January 2024)
Secretary: Rachel Burrows
Treasurer" Jude Andrews
Health and Safety and Compliance: lan Harrison
Bar Manager.. Andrew Oliver
Booking Secretary.. Jude Andrews (resigned 15 January 2024)
Booking Secretary.. Deborah Page (appointed 15 January 2024)
Parish Council representatives" Nick Hutchings and lan Harrison
By order of the Committee on 15 January 2025
Trustee
J.ANDREWS

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024 is now just behind us and I think we can all look back on what has been a successful year.
Bookings have continued to rise (apart from caravan rallies) and we have had several successful events.
2025 sees the start of what we hope will be a long-term relationship with the piscatorials. They have 20
plus bookings this year and their AGM. A new caravan club has booked for November. The Cougars
also continue to give large amounts of support.
The kitchen is now fully registered and we are hoping to gain a 4 or 5 star rating in the coming weeks.
The Saturday breakfast club has faltered over the holiday period however we will continue to try and get
this project off the ground.
Finances have continued to rise and the bank accounts look very healthy. however I feel that 2025
should be a year of reinvesting. Maintenance has been somewhat neglected over the years so it's tim
to start to look after our assets. Main hall doors are due to be replaced, some lighting has been replaced
with low usage LED lights, we need to continue to look at what we can do to reduce energy consumption
and to prolong the life of the building's structure.
We also need to look at the hall users, needs, heating during bookings is an issue and remote access to
heating is being investigated. Some equipment such as projectorlscreen fv access are regularly
requested. All regular users need to be mindful of energy usage, doors being left open and heating left
on are not acceptable. Kitchen use also needs to be reviewed as to energy usage during bookings.
Last year our aim was to bring MRCC back into the heart of the community. I feel we have succeeded in
doing this by holding the summer fair, Tuesday nights, open mic nights, quiz nights, bingo, food vans
and also the Panto and a double dose of F"rty Towels. Wjhilst we need to do more events it is clear we
cannot simply rely on the few volunteers that actively help out. We are in need of volunteers to help with
maintenance, decorating, bar staff and planning.
Sub groups for energy usage, event planning, maintenance will help keep us on the right track. We
need to invest but also be frugal with our finances. A planned maintenance budget will be set with pre-
approved spending limits set, to keep spending under control.
Additional focus this year I recommend we review our procedures and policies on bookings to fire regs,
CCTV to kitchen use. Compliance is key to being safe, secure and respected by all users of our
fantastic facility.
I wish to thank the committee members for their assistance over the last year. MRCC would not be
where we are now without your support.
Finally with great sadness we say goodbye to Jude who has been the heartbeat of the MRCC for many
years. Without her input, hard work and dedication we would be in a tin hut in the corner of the field.
The MRCC and the residents of North Muskham owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jude and l am sure we
wish her well in taking a well-deserved rest.
Chairman
A. OLIVER
on 14 January 2025

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
2024 which are set out on page 6 to 12.
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:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act,
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
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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 eviden￿ 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 examinerfs 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..
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act" and
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

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Total
funds
Note
Income and endowments from: 2
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other
3,502
61,088
114
562
7.480
10,982
61,088
120
562
759
36,545
109
1,156
1,785
2,544
36,545
110
1,156
Total
65,266
7,486
72,752
38,569
1,786
40,35# 7
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Other
19,915
32,982
5,910
19,915
35.482
28,024
5,824
34,189
12,729
5,824
35,974
34,345
2.500
22,114
1,785
21,616
Total
58,807
24,614
83,421
52,742
23,401
76,143
Net incomel(expenditure)
Transfer between funds
6,459
(17,128) (10,669)
(14,173) {21,615) {35,788)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
6,459
(17,128) (10,669)
(14,173) (21,615) (35.788)
42,265 301,017 343,282
56,438 322,632 379,070
Totsl funds carried forward
48,724 283,889 332,613
42,265 301,017 343,282
The notes on pages 6 to 11 fo￿ part of these accounts

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets:
Tangible assets
327.558
343,708
Current assets:
Stock
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
2,290
3,797
23,279
1,110
3,140
20,402
Total current assets
29,366
24,652
Current liabilities:
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
Current portion of long-term liabilities
1,811
1,500
1.078
1.500
3,311
2,578
Net current assets
26,055
22,074
353,613
365,782
Long-term liabilities
Loan
21,000
22,500
Total net assets
332.613
343,282
The funds of the charity:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted - Building Capital
National Lottery- Capital
NSDC Security - Capital
Capturing memories
48,724
42,265 7
278,211
858
4,482
338
299,612
1,073
283,889
332
301,017
Total charity funds
332,613
343,282
D. PAGE
Trustees
J. ANDREWS
Approved by the committee on 15 January 2025
Charity number 511985
The notes on pages 6 to 11 form part of these accounts

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
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 re￿IVed,. 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..
a) Fixtures, fittings and equipment in equal annual instalments over their expected useful life
of 10 years.
b) Solar panels in equal annual instalments over their expected useful life of 20 years.
c) Leasehold building in equal annual instalments over the remaining 26 years of the 30 year
temi of the lease.

MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
fijnds
fvnds
2023
Unre5tricled Restricted
funds
funds
Total
fvnds
Total
funds
{al Donations and I
ac￿5
NCC - Electricity grant
Newark & Sherwood Securty grant
Parish Council grants
Donations
2,500
4.980
2,500
4,980
1,028
2,474
1,785
1,785
1.028
2.474
689
70
689
70
3.502
7,480
10,982
759
1,785
Ibl Other Iradin
aclivrties
Fund raising efforts
Bar sales
Live and local ticket sales
Rental income - Regular users
O¢¢asional users
Caravans
3.535
27.504
3,535
27,504
9,175
1,235
17.629
3,752
4,754
9.175
22,421
4,032
3,596
22.421
4,032
3,596
17.629
3.752
4,754
61.088
61,088
36.545
36.545
Icl Investments
Interest
114
120
109
110
Idl Other
Feed in tarrff from solar panels
562
562
1.156
1,156
Total incoming ￿sourceS
65,266
72.752
38.569
1.786
40,355

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MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
3. EXPENDITURE
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Restri¢ted
hjnds
Unrestricted
funds
Totsl
funds
Unrestricted
fund5
Ttstsl
funds
Note
(al Raisin
funds
Fundraising expenses
Bar expenses
Bar staff wages
Live and local perfonnance fee
1,465
17,870
580
1.465
17,870
580
4,905
919
919
19.915
19,915
5,824
5,824
Ibl Charrtable actwrties
Cleaner
Cleaning materia15
Field maintenance and materials
Light and heal
Water
Reftjse
Telephone, broadband and postage
Insurance and licence
Building maintenance
Miscellaneous
Membership
Stationery, 50ftware and advertising
6.104
1.438
2,481
11.692
615
1,808
459
2,628
4.733
141
116
767
6,104
1,438
2.481
14.192
615
1.808
459
2.628
4,733
141
116
767
5.853
1.227
1,010
9,738
622
1,624
499
3.049
10.210
5,853
1.227
2,500
1,785
11,523-
622
1,624
499
3,049
10,210
35
132
190
132
32.982
2.500
35.482
34.189
1.785
35.974
Ic) Other
Bailiff s fee
Bookings secretary
Bank charges
Depreciation
Independent Examinerfs fee
Amortisation of capital funds
6,950
600
72
26.363
360
{21.6161
6,950
600
72
26,363
360
600
731
26,285
408
(22,114)
731
26.285
408
22.114
21,616
5,910.
22.114
28.024
12,729
21,616
34,345
Total expendf(ure
58,807
24.614
83,421
52,742
23,401
76,144

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MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
4. TAXATION
As a Registered Chanty. Muskham Rural Community Centre is exempt from UK
Corporation Tax.
5. FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures &
Fittin
Solar Panels E
ui
Leasehold
Buildin
Total
Fixed Assets
ment
Cost
1 October 2023
Additions
601.424
20,034
51,616
10,135
673,074
10,135
30 September 2024
601,424
20,034
61,751
683,209
De
reciation
1 October 2024
Charged
277,584
23,132
8,016
1,002
43,766
2,151
329,366
26,285
30 September 2024
300,716
9.018
45,917
355,651
Net book value
30 September 2024
300,708
11,016
15,834
327,558
30 September 2023
323.840
12,018
7,850
343,708
6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Accrued income
Prepayments
588
2,490
719
1,788
536
816
3,797
3,140
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
213
1,598
131
947
1,811
1,078

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MUSKHAM RURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
NOTES
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
8. OUTLINE SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS
Fund balances
Brought foN4ard
Gains and Fund balance
Losses Carried fornard
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
42,265
Restricled - Building Capital
299.612
National Lottery Capital 1.073
NSDC Security Capital
Capturing memories
NCC Electricity
65,266
(58.807)
{21.401)
(215)
(498)
48.724
278,211
858
4,482
338
4,980
332
2,500
(2.500)
343.282
72.752
(83.421)
332,613
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.