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← Dingle Community Association

2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 January 2024 Period start date To 31st December 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Dingle Community Association

Charity registration number: 517875

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of.
High Acres, Crestwood Park and adjoining
estates and the neighbour hood (hereinafter
called ‘the area of benefit') without
distinction of sex or of political, religious or
other opinions by associating the local
authorities, voluntary organIsations and
Inhabitants In a common effort to advance
education and to provide facilities in the
interests of social welfare for recreation and
leisure-time occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the said
inhabitants;
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		 The main activities in relation to these
objects include:
We have a number of fitness classes, also a
Rhythmic Dace class.
We have slimming world and also a weight
Management class.
We have two Toddler groups one run by the
association and one independent
For more mature people a Good
companions group..
We have a number of special interests clubs
such as a craft group, Karate, Anything
Goes.( craft)
The building is used on an irregular basis
about 14 times a year for parties and
special events hired by those from the
community and occasionally by the local
authority and Dingle primary school .
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
~~benefit~~		 Para 1.18 We have ensured that there is a genuine
benefit to the public. We have ensured that
the charity is not used primarily to benefit
trustees and office holders.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 This is not appropriate as all the money is
used to maintain the building and
association, and heating, electricity etc.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 We have not borrowed money for any type
of investment.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Apart from a paid secretary ( from the
local authority) who works 6 hours a
week and an additional 3 hours paid by
the association, and two part time
cleaners (paid by the association) the
rest of the charity is run by volunteers
without which it would be impossible for
the charity to function.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 We held a Christmas fete in which we
raised £1115 (part a gift from Lloyds
Bank). Half was given to Beths
Sunflowers (Leukaemia Trust) and the
rest to the association. Also large
attendance from local people which
made it a great success.
We gained a grant for £5000 which
allowed us to decorate the centre. This
was very important as the environment
was becoming a little shabby.
The various clubs maintain their
numbers form the local area, which
helps the elderly, improves peoples
friendship groups, and improves
people’s general fitness. Support of
young families in an inexpensive hiring
for birthday parties.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Over the next year our reserves will
have to be about £3000 as financial
difficulties in which our heating costs
have become huge and also because of
the delay by the school in sending us
bills (despite continually asking for
them) we did not have any bills for a
whole year. They then arrived in one go.
Which meant we were not aware of this
huge increase. We have therefore
raised our rates for rent by 24% to
overcome this and
we expect the
following year to have reserves of £3000
but we then hope to increase our
reserves back to 10,000. We have also
further financial constraints in that the
Local Authority are removing the
financial support for our secretary.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The reason for holding reserves is that
our income depends on the groups that
hire the building. A significant size of the
income is produced by only a few
groups which means if one of these
groups no longer uses the building we
could have a large fall in income while
our expenditure would not drop
proportionally. These reserves allows us
time to get other groups to use the
building and so replace the lost income.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Some reserves are kept about £10000.
Although next year they will fall to about
£3000 but our aim is in further years to
increase back to £10,000 if possible
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Our main source of income other than one
off grants (which are rare) is provided by
renting space to various community groups.
The main expenditure is used to support
and maintain the building. This involves:
heating lighting, water, cleaners, telephone,
insurance, licences etc. This has enabled
us to have a large use of the building by the
community by providing a safe, clean, warm
and friendly building.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
We do not invest our money as we use it to
improve the building and services other
than a reserve kept in the running account.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
The principle risk facing the charity is
financial due to two events that have
occurred at the same time, the huge
increase in our gas bill and the removal of
financial support by the Local Authority
particularly the financial support of the
Secretary.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
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Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Association
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
 Para 1.25 Officers are appointed by the committee
~~trustees~~

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51
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

Charity name Dingle Community Association
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 517875
Charity’s principal address Dingle Community Centre, Madeley Road, Kingswinford,
West Midlands . DY6 8PF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20		 Alan Dodd Chair and
Trustee		 The Committee of the
Dingle Community
Association is the body
that manages the
c e n t r e
a n d
b y
nomination and voting
by the members of the
committee, appoint the
officials.
Lyn Cox Vice Chair and
Trustee
Gill Jewkes Secretary and
Trustee

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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

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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) Full name(s) Alan Dodd Lyn Cox ~~ee~~ Position (eg Chair Vice Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) ~~a~~ Date 28/05/2025 ~~Po~~

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Unaudited Management Accounts For the Period 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 for Dingle Community Association.

Income & Expenditure Account

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Note 2024 2023
Income £ £
Regular Lettings 26,049.14 19,600.96
Casual Lettings 2,307.53 2,210.40
Other Income 5,500.00 1,314.90
Interest Received 2.67 1.98
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33,859.34 23,128.24
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Expenditure
Gas 7,236.34 3,576.34
Electricity 3,460.21 2,951.91
Water 198.33 191.07
Wages 11,534.28 8,826.24
Cleaning 1,356.58 1,822.32
Insurance 1,476.27 803.34
Security 588.39 470.39
Website - -
Communications 404.16 381.12
Misc 7,912.30 1,436.88
Stationery 190.71 70.32
Postage - 10.88
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Total Expenditure 34,357.57 20,540.81
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Excess/(Deficit) of Income over Expenditure (498.23) 2,587.43
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Signed: Robert Jewkes 23 February 2025

PUBLIC

Balance Sheet

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Note 2024 2023
£ £
Current Assets
Instant Access Account 1 228.13 225.46
Business Account 1 16,719.35 17,067.08
Petty Cash 1 & 2 58.22 61.76
Prepayments & Accrued Income 149.63
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17,005.70 17,503.93
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Net Assets 17,005.70 17,503.93
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Reserves
Income and Expenditure Account 17,005.70 17,503.93
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17,005.70 17,503.93
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Notes to the Accounts 2024 2023
£ £
1. Reconciliation of Cash Balances
Opening Cash & Equivalents 17,354.30 14,831.68
Income 33,859.34 23,128.24
Expenditure (34,357.57) (20,540.81)
Movement in Accrued Income 149.63 (64.81)
Movement in Unpresented Cheques - -
Closing Cash & Equivalents 17,005.70 17,354.30
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Cash & Equivalents Comprises of:
Cash & Equivalents at Bank 16,947.48 17,292.54
Petty Cash 58.22 61.76
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17,005.70 17,354.30
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2. Reconciliation of Petty Cash
Opening Petty Cash 61.76 61.86
Withdrawn from Bank 408.97 517.29
Expenditure (412.51) (517.39)
Closing Petty Cash 58.22 61.76

Signed: Robert Jewkes 23 February 2025

PUBLIC

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees Charity Name The Dingle Community Centre On accounts for the year Charity no 31 December 2024 517875 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 31/12/2024 . Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. N O T A Delete P [ ] P if not applicable. L I C A B L E

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 15/7/25
Name: Robert Jewkes
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body		 ACCA

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Address:

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

N/A

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