RAVEN MEOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT 2024
CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE
Meols Community Centre for the year ending 31st March 2024. This year has been a period of growth, improvement, and community support. Despite financial pressures, we have
Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers, partners, and funders for their invaluable support.
Jane McNeice
Chairperson, Raven Meols Community Centre
INTRODUCTION
Raven Meols Community Centre was established in November 1985 to address the need for a community space where local groups could meet in a comfortable, warm, and accessible environment. Our mission is to provide an affordable venue for local residents and
Professional Development Centre (PDC) for larger events. The Centre is governed by an
Current groups that use the centre include:
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U3A Ukelele
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U3A Watercolour
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U3A Guitar
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Chess Club
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Yoga
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Formby Photo
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Tappy Toes
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
enhance the experience for the groups that use the Centre. Thanks to grants from Formby
The Raven Meols Community Centre is a registered charity – Charity Commission no. 518241
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Re-decorate key areas of the Centre
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2024
Income & Expenses
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Projected Income: £19,000
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Projected Expenditure: £17,000
Grants and Funding
While we have successfully secured funding this past year, we remain vigilant regarding future
necessary adjustments to ensure the Centre’s long-term sustainability.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Achievements
external grants.
Challenges
The Raven Meols Community Centre is a registered charity – Charity Commission no. 518241
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FUTURE PLANS
Social Media Presence
In the coming year, we aim to increase our visibility by establishing a social media presence.
new groups and individuals to the Centre.
Policy and Procedure Review
Council for Voluntary Services (CVS). This review aims to ensure that the Centre operates in
RISK MANAGEMENT
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Further increases in energy prices
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Changes in the availability of grants or external funding
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
to the community groups and users of the Centre, as well as our funding partners, including
community.
The Raven Meols Community Centre is a registered charity – Charity Commission no. 518241
ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT TO RAVENMEOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I have examined the financial records of the Ravenmeols Community Centre for the year ended 31 March 2024 and in my opinion, they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of that account as at 31 March 2024 and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended.
R W Theckston Chartered Accountant
8 October 2024
RAVENMEOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Income & Expenditure year ended 31 March 2024
| Income Expenditure Lettings 18,913.50 SMBC Costs Lease Grant Formby Parish Council 1,550.00 Room Hire Insurance Grant Redecorate 3,100.00 Rates Relief Heat and Light Grant SMBS 10,800.00 Cleaning Interest 1,055.76 Bank Charges Parish Council Key 20.00 Miscellaneous costs Insurance Repairs and Maintenance Stationary and postage Sundry Excess of income over expenditure _ 35,439.26 ======= BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 March 2024 Assets Liabilities Current Account 31,307.90 Retained Income b/f Excess of income over expenditure Retained Income c/f _ 31,307.90 ======= |
3,738.56 2,067.50 1,512.86 99.80 4,174.20 2,264.23 11.10 618.72 7,083.62 123.01 257.45 13,488.21 _ 35,439.26 ======= 17,819.69 13,488.21 31,307.90 ___ 31,307.90 ======== |
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ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT TO RAVENMEOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I have examined the financial records of the Ravenmeols Community Centre for the year ended 31 March 2024 and in my opinion, they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of that account as at 31 March 2024 and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended.
R W Theckston Chartered Accountant
8 October 2024
RAVENMEOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Income & Expenditure year ended 31 March 2024
| Income Expenditure Lettings 18,913.50 SMBC Costs Lease Grant Formby Parish Council 1,550.00 Room Hire Insurance Grant Redecorate 3,100.00 Rates Relief Heat and Light Grant SMBS 10,800.00 Cleaning Interest 1,055.76 Bank Charges Parish Council Key 20.00 Miscellaneous costs Insurance Repairs and Maintenance Stationary and postage Sundry Excess of income over expenditure _ 35,439.26 ======= BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 March 2024 Assets Liabilities Current Account 31,307.90 Retained Income b/f Excess of income over expenditure Retained Income c/f _ 31,307.90 ======= |
3,738.56 2,067.50 1,512.86 99.80 4,174.20 2,264.23 11.10 618.72 7,083.62 123.01 257.45 13,488.21 _ 35,439.26 ======= 17,819.69 13,488.21 31,307.90 ___ 31,307.90 ======== |
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