West Hallam Centre and Recreaton Ground (Registraton number 513432) Annual Report December 2020 – November 2021 ## Structure, Governance and Management The West Hallam Centre and Recreation Ground is a registered charity. Its address is Station Road, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6GX. It is governed by its Trustees who are listed below: John Roger Green David Thacker Caroline Jamison Catherine Grice Jacqueline Ruth Storey Kevan Andrew Garvey Charles Richard Brookes Christopher Ian Hartshorn Ivor Pearson The Charity is managed by the Chairman, Vice Charman, Treasurer and Secretary. All Trustees are invited to attend committee meetings which are held monthly. New Trustees are recruited when vacancies occur, and this is done by publicising opportunities in local media such as Parish Magazines and social media channels such as Facebook. ## Objectves The provision and maintenance of a community centre and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of West Hallam and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The provision of a youth centre for recreation and other leisure time occupation of persons under 25 who are resident in the area of benefit with the object of improving the conditions of life for such persons. ## Achievements The Centre has been impacted once again by the pandemic with some user groups unfortunately leaving us as they were unable to sustain their activities. We did, however, gain some new users to mitigate against this loss. Our Community Pre-School continues to do well, meeting every weekday during term time. Slimming World joined us during the year and meet on a Wednesday evening while Minors managed to restart on a Tuesday evening with old and new members. The members seem really pleased to be able to mix with their friends again. New additions to our user groups include the Brownies and Rainbows on a Thursday evening along with Taekwondo on a Monday evening and a Saturday morning. We still have Badminton clubs on Wednesdays and Saturdays as well as the Flying Club who meet on a Sunday evening. Party and event bookings have continued to be taken and prove popular. Building wise, we have had all the necessary safety checks done and certificates issued. To the rear of the centre, with their permission, we have moved the preschool garden across to create suitable access to the grassed area at the back and laid a wider pathway to the rear fire gate for easy escape from the rear area. At the front of the building, we have removed the bushes and trees which were damaging the front wall. This has now been dug out and bark put on top. We would like to thank West Hallam Parish Council for their help and support, especially Carol Hart. We would also like to thank Erewash Borough Council and the Ann Powtrell Foundation for their on-going grants which are most welcome. The Centre Committee has worked hard throughout the year in some very challenging circumstances and has ensured the Centre continues to thrive. ## Financial Review There have been no one-off donations this year. There have been grants from Erewash Borough Council, Ann Powtrell Foundation and West Hallam Parish Council. The charity has benefited from the total receipt of £26,767 (2020: £23,109) which is from grants and income from users of the centre ## Public Beneft The Trustees feel that in adhering to the objectives as shown above, they have benefited the public. |**INCOME**
Regular Users
Casual Users
COVID19 Grant
Anne Powtrell Grant
Nutbrook CC donation
WHPC Telephone Contribution
WHPC Rates Grant
Miscellaneous
Bank Interest
**EXPENDITURE**
Rates
Water
Insurance
Telephone
Gas
Electricity
Cleaning
Cleaning Materials
Refuse Collection
Repairs/Renewals/Maintenance
Sundries
EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE|**2021**
£
14,488
165
9,669
500
40
1,540
0
337
28
**26,767**
154
651
1,061
1,801
3,182
869
4,399
695
693
9,362
2,768
**25,635**
**1,132**|**2020**
£
0
12,438
10,000
0
0
0
615
0
56
**23,109**
0
806
1,037
168
3,016
1,017
5,874
534
687
2,382
788
**16,309**
**6,800**| |---|---|---| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WEST HALLAM CENTRE & RECREATION GROUND CHARITY I report to the charity trustees on my examinaiion of the accounts of the charily lor rhe year ended 30th November 2021 which are set out 4fb the previous pages. Responsibilitie5 and basis of report As the charily'5 Iruslees you are responsible lor the preparation ol the accounts in accordance wilh the reqijiremenrs of the Charities Aci 20111'the Aci'l I report in respect ol my examination on the chariL y's accounts carrie(J out under seclion 145 ol the Act and in carrying out my exarninaiion I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examinaiion. I confirtn thai no material maiiLJrs hove come 10 rnv 3tLenlion In connection with the examinaiion giving me cause 10 believe Ihai in any material respect". accounting record5 were not kept in respeci ol the charily as reouired by section 130 of the Aci,. or 2. Ihe accounis do noi accord with those records.. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content ol accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is nor a maiter conside". ed 25 parl ol an Independent examinalion. I have no concerns aiid have come across no oiher mailers In connection wiin il)e l￿a￿lInatiOn to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accounts to be reached. KeV￿n Massey F.A.l.A. International Accountani 348 Tamworth Road Sawley Long taton Notts. NGIO 3AT 3rd February 2022