Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2022 To 31[st] March 2023
Charity name: Sedgley and District Community Association
Charity registration number 516606
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote educational, recreational and vocational activities for the community at large by activities run directly by the Association and the provision of rooms for hire to other organisations and private individuals |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
SDCA run directly a gardening club, over 50's, two bridge clubs and an active retirementfroup. We hold and open other events throughout the year including concerts, fower and vegetable show, fayres and lunches. Groups meet regularlyon thepremises. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Not recently |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The main achievement for the 12 months to the 31stMarch 2023 has been to keep the premises in good order and to ensure that Covid has had a minimal effect on finances and activities. Also to continue to provide suitable facillities for the various users of the premises. . |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Completion and payment in full for replacement windows in the main hall using the grant of £7015. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | SDCA has a positive bank balance at the 31stof March 2023. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves as such are not held but the policy is to maintain a positive bank balance so that all commitments can be met. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Room hire charges |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Increasing running costs. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
No change to previous year | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | No change to previous year |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | No change to previous year |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | No change to previous year |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Sedgley and District Community Association |
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| Other name the charity uses | Not applicable |
| Registered charity number | 516606 |
| Charity’s principal address | Ladies Walk, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY3 3UA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| No change to trustees from previousyear |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) David Jukes
Full name(s) David Edward Jukes
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
11[th] April 2024
| SDCA bank accounts for 12 months to 31st March 2023 | SDCA bank accounts for 12 months to 31st March 2023 | SDCA bank accounts for 12 months to 31st March 2023 | SDCA bank accounts for 12 months to 31st March 2023 |
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| Opening Balance 1st April 2022 | 8295.41 | 8,295.41 | |
| Receipts 12 months to 31st March 2023 | 11 Months to 28th February 2023 |
Month of March 2023 |
12 months to 31st March 2023 |
| SedgleyChristadelphians | 2,280.00 | 240.00 | 2,520.00 |
| Mrs A Robinson Anne M Dance | 825.00 | 825.00 | |
| G & A Watkins | 336.48 | 28.00 | 364.48 |
| AA | 600.00 | 48.00 | 648.00 |
| N L Pinches | 1,423.00 | 180.00 | 1,603.00 |
| JHadley | 643.00 | 60.00 | 703.00 |
| Townswomens Guild | 2,561.46 | 2,561.46 | |
| K Smith | - | - | |
| Active Seniors Angela | 510.00 | 510.00 | |
| Vaccination UK | - | - | |
| JFerris | 750.00 | 750.00 | |
| S Leedham | 613.00 | 60.00 | 673.00 |
| MessyPlaydays | - | - | |
| SandyYoga | 62.00 | 24.00 | 86.00 |
| Bubble Babies Spa | 255.00 | 255.00 | |
| Cofee mornings and Christmas concert | 1,029.60 | 92.00 | 1,121.60 |
| Other(mainlyone of room hire) | 1,696.50 | 119.50 | 1,816.00 |
| SDCA membershipfeesper capita | 712.00 | 92.00 | 804.00 |
| Afliatedgroups room hire | 3,226.00 | 265.00 | 3,491.00 |
| Bridge Clubs Donation | - | - | |
| Donation from Dodd FamilyTrust | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| Funeral collection BettyEaves | 436.00 | 436.00 | |
| EON electricityrefund | - | - | |
| Rental Income | 18,959.04 | 1,208.50 | 20,167.54 |
| Grants re Windows | 7,015.00 | 7,015.00 | |
| transfer from Castle and Crystal | |||
| Total Receipts | 25,974.04 | 1,208.50 | 27,182.54 |
| Payments 12 months to 31st March 2023 | February 11 Months to 28th Februay 2023 |
Month of March 2023 |
12 months to 31st March 2023 |
| Allied Westminster 12 months insurance | - 1,018.70 | - 203.73 | - 1,222.43 |
| CleaningMaterials | - 20.98 | - 8.17 | - 29.15 |
| BT Group | - 1,359.25 | - 1,359.25 | |
| Boiler Service | - | - | |
| DudleyMBC refuse | - 586.72 | - 52.21 | - 638.93 |
| EON Electricity | - 1,722.44 | - 423.48 | - 2,145.92 |
| EON Gas | - 2,068.00 | - 188.00 | - 2,256.00 |
| Caretaking | - 6,875.00 | - 625.00 | - 7,500.00 |
| Securitymonitoring | - 300.00 | - 300.00 | |
| Initial Hygiene | - 515.76 | - 515.76 | |
| Pennon Water Services | - 299.38 | - 299.38 | |
| Grass Cutting | - 180.00 | - 180.00 | |
| Piano Tuning | - 45.00 | - 45.00 | |
| Saddlers Fire Protection | - 14.45 | - 14.45 | |
| S2 Fire Solutions | - | - | |
| Tripelec repairs | - 869.40 | - 869.40 | |
| Butco Heating | - | - | |
| ICO Dataprotection | - 35.00 | - 35.00 | |
| Neil Andrews roof repairs | - | - | |
| PPL PRS | - 143.99 | - 143.99 | |
| Grants re Windowspayments | - 7,015.00 | - 7,015.00 | |
| ContingencySedgleyGlass | - 475.00 | - 475.00 | |
| **Payments ** | - 23,544.07 | - 1,500.59 | - 25,044.66 |
| Barclays Bank as at 31st March 2023 | 10,433.29 | ||
| Castle and Crystal bank balance | 5,090.33 | ||
| Total bank balances as at 31st March 2023 | 15,523.62 |
SEDGLEY .4JD DISTRICT COItIILJITY .4SSOCI.4TIOS. Balance sheet for year ending 31 st March 2023 Charity No 516606 Income as book (inc OB) Opening Balance Income for year inc transfer Transfer from Savings Account Net income for year 35.878.95 8,295.41 27.583.54 £ 27,583.54 £ 27.583.54 £ 27,583.54 Expenditure as book Transfer to Savings Account Lxpcnditure for year 25,445.66 25,445.66 £ 25,445.66 £ 25,445.66 Current Account brought forward Current Account carried forward Surplusldeficit on Current Account 10.433.29 10,433.29 £ 10,433.29 2,137.88 Credit Union Account brought forward Transfer tolfrom Savings Account Credit Union Account carried forward Surplus on Savings Account Total surplus / deficit for year 2.137.88 F,nlries checked to Bank Statement8and Income l Expenditu records provided. In my opinion the accounts show a true and accurate record of the income and expenditure for the association for the year ended 3110312023 Signed by Independent Examincr: -SOHN 'EI LLI fvJGkhts Sections hold money for the running of their groups. The money reverts. lo the Association should the group cease to meet and therefore is recorded below as an a55el. Section accounts are not scrutinised by the Association I'reasurer or Indepcndent Examiner. SF.CTION RESERVES AT JANUARY 1st 2023 estimated 1,500.00 i.000.00 1,000.00 2022 not available nol available not available not applicable not available 2021 2,116.10 not available not available not applicable not available ACI'IVE RETIREMENT GARDENtNG CLUB OVER FIFTIES WEDNESDA Y BRIDGE CLUB THURSDA Y and Friday BRIDGE CLUB TOTAL i.000.00 4,500.00