TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The Institute comprises a hall, a competition standard crown green bowling green, two tennis courts and a snooker room with 2 snooker tables. There are 3 sports sections run by their own committees. Various activities are run in the hall, including a regular quiz, singing group and art group. The hall is also available for hire.
The Management Committee comprises 4 Trustees, who manage the facilities and ensure that effective maintenance is undertaken, and that there is compliance with all regulations. The Treasurer, has been coopted to the Management Committee. The Management Committee also considers ways to improve the facilities.
There has been an increase in membership of all sports sections.
The projects over the year to April 2025 have included the completion of floodlights on tennis court No.2 and court cleaning has taken place. A new portable Away Shelter was provided for the Bowling Section and the remainder of the Green Edging has been completed. The Snooker tables have been re-clothed, with a maintenance programme in place.
The Chairman and Management Committee give thanks to each of the Sports Section Committees for running each section, and particular thanks to volunteers who maintain the Bowling Green and who carry out repairs around the facilities, and who run the bar.
The Management Committee regard this as a good year and hope to continue growing the Institute in the same way.
Finances:
The 2024/25 annual accounts show a deficit of £6802, compared with a surplus of £8391 in 2023/24. The surplus in 2023/24 benefited from a receipt of £14800 from National Grid as compensation for the power lines that cross the KNVI site. This had been a one-off payment.
Subscriptions increased by 50% to £10387. Private booking income also increased partly due to a singing group who have started to use the hall for rehearsals. Activities showed a loss of £292 compared with a loss of £1277 last year. The contribution from the Bar decreased from £7545 last year to £5657 this year, largely due to a reduction in takings from private functions. There was a contribution from Catering and Events of £667 compared with £339 last year.
Excluding the depreciation charge, the costs of running our facilities was £12105 compared with £12580 last year. Heating and lighting costs decreased by £841 reflecting the general decrease in utility costs compared with the very high levels a year
or two ago. Cleaning and insurance costs have increased. Less was spent on maintenance and repairs in spite of repair work carried out to the Snooker room roof and the front door locks.
The bank balance was £23930 at the end of the year, a reduction from £28917 at the beginning of the year. This reflected the completion of the new edging to the bowling green and purchase of a shelter for the away team bowlers. The floodlights on No. 2 court were also completed during the year. The £18000 cost was funded by a further £6000 interest free loan from Cheshire LTA, a £6000 grant and the balance from KNVI’s funds. A further £1440 loan repayment was made to Cheshire LTA for the floodlights loan. However, £1000 of the original loan was turned into a grant by Cheshire LTA during the year.
The two snooker tables have been re-clothed at a cost of approximately £2500, which is spread over the next two years. The finances of the Institute remain in robust shape. Subscriptions of £5507 have been received in advance of the new financial year, as a result of renewal notices having gone out in early April. As in previous years, the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner, in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission, and our own Trust Deed.
Conclusion
The management Committee regard this as a good year, since the activities and the membership have been growing, and finances remain robust.
November 2025
KINGSLEY & NEWTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Income & Expenditure Account
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|Year|to|Year|to|
|30|Apr|25|30|Apr 24|
|income|Direct|Surpius/|Income|Direct|Surplus/|
|Costs|(Deficit)|Costs|(Deficit)|
|£|£|£|£|£|a|
|FRIENDS’ SUBSCRIPTIONS|10387.25|10387.25|6958.50|6958.50|
|BOOKINGS|
|Bookings|-|private|389.00|280.00|
|389.00|389.00|280.00|280.00|
|ACTIVITIES|
|Bowls|-|outdoor|955.20|2119.48|1017.50|2235.03|
|Bowls|-|indoor|153.00|155.00|
|Snooker|0.00|192.00|
|Tennis|1572.00|1175.76|486.50|1075.48|
|Quiz|515.00|374.50|
|Line|Dancing|0.00|
|3195.20|3487.24|-292.04|2033.50|3310.51|-1277.01|
|interest|151.50|151.50|0.00|
|BAR|
|Takings|41905.34|12011.35|
|Private|bar|623.20|2324.30|
|World|Pay|209.19|611.52|
|Purchases|6662.19|6178.64|
|12528.54|6871.38|5657.16|14335.65|$790.16|7545.49|
|CATERING|&|EVENTS|
|income|1081.90|461.43|
|Costs|415.00|122.77|
|1081.90|415.00|666.90|461.43|122.77|338.66|
|FACILITIES|COSTS|
|Water &|wastewater|453.14|436.75|
|Electricity|1323.97|940.81|
|Gas|1262.80|2487.11|
|Broadband|496.99|446.13|
|Alarm|security|260.47|151.51|
|Repairs|and|Servicing|2820.97|1155.05|
|Tennis|court|fence|repair|0|2400.00|
|Security|lighting|0|
|PRS/PPL|154.99|150.96|
|Window|cleaner|220.00|260.00|
|Gardener|1440.00|1135.00|
|Cleaner|1834.03|1268.35|
|Surveyor's|fee|0|615.01|
|Insurance|1324.27|1283.97|
|Licences|120.00|120.00|
|Snooker|iron|275.00|
|Snooker table|recovering|2112.00|
|Sundries|28.78|
|Depreciation|10191.03|-24318.44|7421.59|-20272.24|
|27733.39|35092.06|-7358.67|24069.08|30495.68|-6426.60|
|DONATIONS|&|EXCEPTIONAL|RECEIPTS|
|Donations|557.00|17.50|
|National|Grid Compensation|receipt|0.00|14800.00|
|557.00|557.00|14817.50|14817.50|
|28290.39|35092.06|38886.58|30495.68|
|SURPLUS/{DEFICIT)|FOR THE YEAR|6801.67|8390.90|
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KINGSLEY & NEWTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Balance Sheet
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|30|April|30|April|
|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Fixed|Assets|Cost|177188.86|155031.35|
|Grants|-107391.92|-100391.92|
|Accumulated|depreciation|-27751.98|-17560.95|
|Net Book Value|42044.96|37078.48|
|Current Assets|
|Insurance|prepayment|1177.71|1088.73|
|Other prepayments|525.40|680.39|
|Bar|float|235.00|400.00|
|Bar|stock|1500.00|1360.00|
|Bank current account|11278.34|28917.48|
|Bank|reserve|account|12651.50|0.00|
|27367.95|32446.60|
|Current|Liabilities|
|2025/26|subscriptions|paid|in|advance|-5507.50|-4490.00|
|Alliance|Snooker Table|Recovering|due 2025/26|~1152.00|
|-6659.50|~4490.00|
|Long term|liabilities|
|Loan|from|Cheshire|LTA|-5760.00|-2200.00|
|Alliance|Snooker Table|Recovering|due|2026/27|-960.00|
|-6720.00|
|56033.41|__|$2835.08|
|Financed|by:-|
|Retained|Floodlights|Retained|Floodlights|
|Surplus|Sinking|Fund|Surplus|Sinking|Fund|
|Balance|brought forward|60585.08|2250.00|62835.08|5294418|1500.00|5444418|
|Surplus/(Deficit)|for|the|year|-6801.67|-6801.67|8390.90|8390.90|
|Transfer|-750.00|750.00|0.00|-750.00|750.00|0.00|
|Balance|carried forward|$3033.41|3000.00|56033.44|60585.08|2250.00|§2835.08|
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|Notes|to the|Accounts|
|2025|2024|
|Note|1.|Fixed|Assets|
|Building|Tennis|Bowling|Car|Total|Total|
|refurbishm't|Courts|Green|park|
|£|£|z|£|£|£|
|Cost|1|May 2024|72626.78|50576.20|13558.37|18270.00|155031.35|144274.55|
|Grants|46939.92|43000.00|0.00|47452.00|107391.92|100391.92|
|Net cost|25686.86|7576.20|13558.37|818.00|47639.43|43882.63|
|Additions|0.00|17980.80|4176.71|9.00|22157.51|10756.8|
|Cost 30 April|2025|25686.86|25557.00|17735.08|818.00|69796.94|$4639.43|
|Acc|Depreciation|1|May 2024|10185.62|5350.48|1534.05|490.8|17560.95|10139.36|
|Charge for year|4671.61|3410.70|2026.92|81.80|10191.03|7421.59|
|Acc|Depreciation|30|April|2025|14857|.23|8761.18|3560.974|572.6|27751.98|17560.95|
|Net book value 30 April 2025|10829.63|16795.82|14174.11|245.40|42044.96|37078.48|
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF KINGLEY AND NEWTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
KNVI’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. KNVI’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) 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 Examiners Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 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 Examiners Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements: a. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act; and
b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met: or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Dylan Jones
WK fore , SP Achebe 2025 12 Depmore Lane, Kingsley, Cheshire, WA6 6UB