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2024-03-31-accounts

Levens Playing Fields

Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 16[th] May 2024 in Levens Methodist Church

1. Present: Martyn Bland (Chair), Cllr Janet Battye (Secretary), Alice Sharples (Treasurer),

Cllr Roger Atfield, Michael Medcalf, Vanessa Riley.

2. Apologies: Rev Bryan Kerr, Steve Bavin, Thomas Booth, Paul Jones, Chrissie Wilson, Jane Farraday (Levens Primary School), Stephen Greenway (Levens Bowling Club), Annie Rawlinson, Cllr Helen Burrow.

3. Minutes of last meeting (17[th] May 2023): Agreed as an accurate record.

4. Chair’s report for 2023/24: Martyn Bland reported that when looking back over the last year, from the outside looking in it may seem (compared to other years) that there has been little physical development. But when sitting down to write this, it is clear there have been some significant developments.

In July 2023, the annual Marquee Dance and Vintage Tea Party was joined by a School Summer Fete and Art Trail turning into ‘Levens Big Weekend’ And once again the fund raising surpassed anything that has gone before. A huge thank You to everyone involved. And I know the 2024 Marquee Dance team (Vanessa/Paul and others) are busy preparing this years event with an unprecedented which is sure to be another great turn out with a 3 year in row appearance, from band OTT.

The community garden has continued to evolve with a huge effort from all those involved. The introduction of a shed & the raised beds have been noticeable additions to what is proving to be a real asset to Levens community and our Playing Fields.

I also wish to give a mention to the Christmas cards delivery, whilst it may not be the biggest fund raiser of the year, it’s a great service that keeps the Playing Fields in peoples minds. Well Done to Janet and all those involved.

The legal ‘rubber stamping’ of our new CIO constitution has been slow going and has continued to be a challenge.

that seems to just happen but in reality takes a huge effort from a small team. Whether making pancakes, selling tickets at the door or simply making sure everyones got a fresh brew. Thank You to all involved.

But perhaps the biggest development and most energy has been the improvements to the Multi Use Games Area and Tennis Courts. Whilst physical changes have only started to take place in the last 5 days, many hours have been spent getting it to near finalised. So I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved. I would like to say a

special Thank You to Alice and Vanessa. The funds to do these major projects do not just fall in to the bank account and I want us to recognise Alices relentless drive on this front, it is not only appreciated by everyone but helps raise my/our level in the art of the possible. Well done and thank You.

The Childrens Play Area continues to be widely used with visitors travelling far and wide. In deed if anyone in this room ever wonders why we give up our free time, the Sunday gone was a prime example in my opinion. The play area was alive with nearly 50 children, parents sat on picnic rugs and there was a literal buzz around the area. Surely, this is a core reason why we do what we do.

I realise in this short report, there just isn’t time to mention every project/task that has been worked on over the last year. Whether you are part of the committee or not it is all appreciated.

straight with the finances and our Secretary Janet for keeping us straight. Thank You to both of you for doing what you do, you are both amazing and have been a great support to me.

Lastly I would like to Thank everyone in the committee , whilst I might not have mentioned you by name, it must be acknowledged that you ALL give up your time to help make the Playing Fields a fantastic asset to the little village of Levens. Thank You ALL.

5. Treasurer’s report ( Alice Sharples):

April 2023 opening balance: £38,999.46

Current account - £29,562.80

Business reserve account - £9402.66

March 2024 closing balance: £49,339.13

Current account - £39,802.01

Business reserve account - £9537.12

Income

£182 - Pavilion hire for parties and private use

£596 - Pavilion use for bowling club

bookings (it remains the same for the bowling club). From 1[st] April it will increase to £7/hr for both private bookings and the bowling club.

Grant income

£1600 - Levens Parish Council grant

£10,000 – Westmorland and Furness grant for MUGA project

£2000 - Cumbria Community Foundation for the garden

Fundraising

£5490 - Marquee dance

£38 - Christmas card delivery

£220 - pancake cafe morning

£624 - Levens World Cup

Spends

£2326 - Wild Levens (community garden)

£3613 - Deposit for phases 1 and 2 of the MUGA project

£200 - Tree survey

£67.55 - Parts for the play equipment

£816 - Design, manufacture and installation of new signage (£1416 spent in previous year)

Running costs

This year, the annual running costs of the Playing Fields were £3725 (utility bills, rent, cleaning, insurance, hedge/grass cutting etc). And we tend to raise around £9000 a year.

Notes

The accounts will require auditing prior to the charity commission return in December 2024, since the income is over £25,000. Alice Sharples will contact Adrian Attwood who has kindly carried this out for the Playing Fields previously.

ALL petty cash (£469) was deposited into the current account in March 2024.

6. Trustees and other reports: There were none.

7. New constitution and governance arrangements: Following the extensive work done by the Chair (MB) with legal advice and support from ACT, it was AGREED to work to the new constitution and NOTED that MB was in the process of applying to the Charity Commission.

8. Election of Officers for 2024/25:

Chair: Martyn Bland Secretary Cllr Janet Battye Treasurer Alice Sharples Members Cllr Roger Atfield Rev Bryan Kerr

Cllr Kevin Holmes Steve Bavin Thomas Booth Paul Jones Michael Medcalf Vanessa Riley

9. Any other business: There was none

Date of next Committee meeting: This meeting was followed by a Business meeting

Income Income Income Expenditure Expenditure Natwest Curre n
Natwest
Business
Reserve
Total
Date Details NatWest
Current
Natwest
Business
Reserve
Details Natwest
Current
29,596.80 9402.66 38999.46
31/3/2023 Interest 7.99 29,596.80 9410.65 39,007.45
3/4/2023 F Bennett -pavilion clean 34 29,562.80 9410.65 38,973.45
5/4/2023 Pavilion hire - birthday party 18.5 29,581.30 9410.65 38,991.95
17/4/2023 A Sharples - reimburse topsoil for Wild Levens 270 29,311.30 9410.65 38,721.95
17/4/2023 A Sharples - reimburse compost for Wild Levens 43.2 29,268.10 9410.65 38,678.75
18/4/23 A Sharples - reimburse raised beds for Wild Levens 416.96 28,851.14 9410.65 38,261.79
19/4/23 Waterplus 25.02 28,826.12 9410.65 38,236.77
21/4/23 A Sharples - reimburse wood chipfor Wild Levens 10 28,816.12 9410.65 38,226.77
25/4/23 A Sharples - reimburseplants for Wild Levens 42 28,774.12 9410.65 38,184.77
28/4/23 A Sharples - reimburse topsoil for Wild Levens 110 28,664.12 9410.65 38,074.77
28/4/23 A Sharples - reimburseplants for Wild Levens 7.47 28,656.65 9410.65 38,067.30
28/4/23 Interest 7.35 28,656.65 9418.00 38,074.65
3/5/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 28,584.65 9418.00 38,002.65
3/5/23 F Bennett -pavilion clean 68 28,516.65 9418.00 37,934.65
5/5/23 Dallam Tower rent 100 28,416.65 9418.00 37,834.65
9/5/23 A Sharples - reimburse compost for Wild Levens 9.99 28,406.66 9418.00 37,824.66
10/5/23 Pavilion hire - Beavers 10 28,416.66 9418.00 37,834.66
10/5/23 Octopus - electricity 39.36 28,377.30 9418.00 37,795.30
16/5/23 Sophie Martin - artist fees for design of new sign 200 28,177.30 9418.00 37,595.30
19/5/23 Waterplus 53.77 28,123.53 9418.00 37,541.53
22/5/23 A Sharples - reimburse shed and water butt for Wild Lev 494.74 27,628.79 9418.00 37,046.79
22/5/23 A Sharples - reimburse forgardeningtools 102.94 27,525.85 9418.00 36,943.85
31/5/23 Interest 9.15 27,525.85 9427.15 36,953.00
1/6/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 27,453.85 9427.15 36,881.00
5/6/23 F Bennett -pavilion clean 68 27,385.85 9427.15 36,813.00
7/6/23 Pavilion hire - birthday party 15 27,400.85 9427.15 36,828.00
7/6/23 Westmorland and Furness Council - school contribution tograss cutt i
264
27,664.85 9427.15 37,092.00
8/6/23 WillacyLtd - soil/turf 456.84 27,208.01 9427.15 36,635.16
9/6/23 Cumbria CommunityFoundation - Wild Levensgrant 2000 29,208.01 9427.15 38,635.16
12/6/23 A Sharples - reimburse forgarden equipment/Wild Leven
24.43
29,183.58 9427.15 38,610.73
13/6/23 100576 - marquee dance ticket money 1445 30,628.58 9427.15 40,055.73
14/6/23 Octopus electricity 47.37 30,581.21 9427.15 40,008.36
15/6/23 NFU insurance for marquee dance 193.76 30,387.45 9427.15 39,814.60
20/6/23 Water Plus 27.89 30,359.56 9427.15 39,786.71
21/6/23 A Sharples - reimburse for wataeringcans for Wild Leven
11.96
30,347.60 9427.15 39,774.75
23/6/23 M Bland - reimburse for marquee expenses 125.05 30,222.55 9427.15 39,649.70
27/6/23 100577 - marquee dance ticket money 640 30,862.55 9427.15 40,289.70
27/6/23 100578 - donation atpancake cafe morning 11.58 30,874.13 9427.15 40,301.28
29/6/23 100579 - marquee dance ticket money 205 31,079.13 9427.15 40,506.28
29/6/23 Withdraw cash for marquee dance floats 830 30,249.13 9427.15 39,676.28
29/6/23 Levens Shop- reimburse for reusable cups 451.2 29,797.93 9427.15 39,225.08
30/6/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 29,725.93 9427.15 39,153.08
30/6/23 Interest 8.91 29,725.93 9436.06 39,161.99
3/7/23 L Richardson - reimburse wristbands 22.03 29,703.90 9436.06 39,139.96
3/7/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 48 29,655.90 9436.06 39,091.96
3/7/23 M Bland - reimburse marquee dance ice lollies 66.9 29,589.00 9436.06 39,025.06
3/7/23 Levens Shop- teapartyfood 30 29,559.00 9436.06 38,995.06
3/7/23 Levens Shop- marquee dance drinks 500 29,059.00 9436.06 38,495.06
4/7/23 Marquee dance sum up payments 2525.96 31,584.96 9436.06 41,021.02
4/7/23 100580 - cash from marquee dance 4821.5 36,406.46 9436.06 45,842.52
5/7/23 AW tool hire - heras fence hire 71.04 36,335.42 9436.06 45,771.48
5/7/23 Levens shop- reimburse marquee drinks 646.08 35,689.34 9436.06 45,125.40
5/7/23 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 68 35,621.34 9436.06 45,057.40
6/7/23 Marquee dance raffle tickets 11 35,632.34 9436.06 45,068.40
10/7/23 Pavilion hire - birthday party 10 35,642.34 9436.06 45,078.40
11/7/23 Castle fire - fire extinguisher hire 48 35,594.34 9436.06 45,030.40
12/7/23 Westmorland countyshow - furniture hire 93.6 35,500.74 9436.06 44,936.80
13/7/23 P Jones - reimbursepavilion valve fix 39.5 35,461.24 9436.06 44,897.30
17/7/23 A Sharples - reimburse weed mattingfor Wild Levens 21.99 35,439.25 9436.06 44,875.31
18/7/23 Octopus electricity 41.94 35,397.31 9436.06 44,833.37
19/7/23 Waterplus 27.14 35,370.17 9436.06 44,806.23
21/7/23 Star audio - lights hire for marquee dance 100 35,270.17 9436.06 44,706.23
21/7/23 D Boniface -graphic design of new sign 350 34,920.17 9436.06 44,356.23
24/7/23 M Bland - reimburse drinks for marquee dance 72.3 34,847.87 9436.06 44,283.93
26/7/23 Handsome brewery- beer for marquee dance 408 34,439.87 9436.06 43,875.93
31/7/23 10.61 34,439.87 9446.67 43,886.54
1/8/23 Westmorland countyshow - marquee hire 500 33,939.87 9446.67 43,386.54
1/8/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 33,867.87 9446.67 43,314.54
2/8/23 F Bennett -pavilion clean 68 33,799.87 9446.67 43,246.54
14/8/23 Acorn workshop- sign for Wild Levens 216 33,583.87 9446.67 43,030.54
16/8/23 Octopus electricity 47.83 33,536.04 9446.67 42,982.71
17/8/23 M Bland - reimburse kit to install new sign 50.56 33,485.48 9446.67 42,932.15
21/8/23 Pavilion hire - birthday party 15 33,500.48 9446.67 42,947.15
21/8/23 Waterplus 30.3 33,470.18 9446.67 42,916.85
31/8/23 Interest 11.25 33,470.18 9457.92 42,928.10
1/9/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 33,398.18 9457.92 42,856.10
4/9/23 A Sharples - reimburse hedgehoghouse 75.95 33,322.23 9457.92 42,780.15
4/9/23 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 68 33,254.23 9457.92 42,712.15
15/9/23 Octopus electricity 33.82 33,220.41 9457.92 42,678.33
19/9/23 Waterplus 30.3 33,190.11 9457.92 42,648.03
29/9/23 Interest 10.9 33,190.11 9468.82 42,658.93
2/10/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 33,118.11 9468.82 42,586.93
9/10/23 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 17 33,101.11 9468.82 42,569.93
16/10/23 NFU PL insurance 1432.32 31,668.79 9468.82 41,137.61
18/10/23 M Bland - reimburse volunteer drinks 35.9 31,632.89 9468.82 41,101.71
18/10/23 Octopus electricity 38.79 31,594.10 9468.82 41,062.92
19/10/23 Waterplus 29.55 31,564.55 9468.82 41,033.37
25/10/23 A Sharples - reimburseyellow rattle seed 65.64 31,498.91 9468.82 40,967.73
31/10/23 D and C Atkinson -grass cutting 72 31,426.91 9468.82 40,895.73
31/10/23 Interest 12.04 31,426.91 9480.86 40,907.77
1/11/23 Pavilion hire - crook morris dancers 10 31,436.91 9480.86 40,917.77
2/11/23 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 34 31,402.91 9480.86 40,883.77
8/11/23 Andrew K - hedge cutting 100.2 31,302.71 9480.86 40,783.57
15/11/23 Octopus electricity 59.03 31,243.68 9480.86 40,724.54
27/11/23 Playdale -parts 67.55 31,176.13 9480.86 40,656.99
30/11/23 Interest 11.3 31,176.13 9492.16 40,668.29
4/12/23 Pavilion hire - birthday party 20 31,196.13 9492.16 40,688.29
5/12/23 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 34 31,162.13 9492.16 40,654.29
14/12/23 Pavilion hire - crook morris dancers 20 31,182.13 9492.16 40,674.29
15/12/23 Octopus electricity 37.58 31,144.55 9492.16 40,636.71
18/12/23 Grant Adams - tree safetysurvey 200 30,944.55 9492.16 40,436.71
19/12/23 Waterplus 16.28 30,928.27 9492.16 40,420.43
29/12/23 Interest 10.94 30,928.27 9503.10 40,431.37
8/1/24 F Bennett -pavilion clean 34 30,894.27 9503.10 40,397.37
15/1/24 J Battye - christmas card delivery profit 38 30,932.27 9503.10 40,435.37
17/1/24 Octopus electricity 36.92 30,895.35 9503.10 40,398.45
23/1/2024 Bowlingclub - use ofpavilion for 2023 season 596 31,491.35 9503.10 40,994.45
29/1/2024 100581 - bowlers(£9)and tennis donations 128.61 31,619.96 9503.10 41,123.06
31/1/2024 Interest 12.46 31,619.96 9515.56 41,135.52
5/2/2024 Waterplus 33.09 31,586.87 9515.56 41,102.43
6/2/2024 F Bennett - cleanpavilion 34 31,552.87 9515.56 41,068.43
15/2/2024 Octopus electricity 25.52 31,527.35 9515.56 41,042.91
16/2/2024 Doe Sport - deposit for Phase 1 and 2 MUGA work 3613.5 27,913.85 9515.56 37,429.41
26/2/2024 J T Atkinson - soil and sleepers for Wild Levens 449.23 27,464.62 9515.56 36,980.18
26/2/2024 B&Q- weed mattingand stakes for Wild Levens 61.79 27,402.83 9515.56 36,918.39
27/2/2024 Waterplus 27.89 27,374.94 9515.56 36,890.50
28/2/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 4.87 27,379.81 9515.56 36,895.37
28/2/2024 Westmorland and furnessgrant forphase 2 of MUGA work 10000 37,379.81 9515.56 46,895.37
29/2/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 24.37 37,404.18 9515.56 46,919.74
29/2/2024 Interest 10.96 37,404.18 9526.52 46,930.70
29/2/2024 JT Atkinson - reordered correct sleepers 345.37 37,058.81 9526.52 46,585.33
1/3/2024 Sum up payment - Pancake cafe morning 3.93 37,062.74 9526.52 46,589.26
4/3/2024 JT Atkinson - refund from incorrect sleepers ordered 236.83 37,299.57 9526.52 46,826.09
4/3/2024 F Bennett -pavilion clean 34 37,265.57 9526.52 46,792.09
5/3/2024 Sum up payment - Pancake cafe morning 64.88 37,330.45 9526.52 46,856.97
5/3/2024 A Marsden - reimburse for volunteer refreshments 23.87 37,306.58 9526.52 46,833.10
5/3/2024 M Walker - reimburse for volunteer refreshments 8.1 37,298.48 9526.52 46,825.00
5/3/2024 Levens Methodist Church hire forpancake cafe 30 37,268.48 9526.52 46,795.00
6/3/2024 Levens Shop- reimburse marquee dance 24 cups 376 36,892.48 9526.52 46,419.00
11/3/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 177.34 37,069.82 9526.52 46,596.34
11/3/2024 Facepaintingdeposit - marquee dance 24 15 37,054.82 9526.52 46,581.34
12/3/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 20.44 37,075.26 9526.52 46,601.78
14/3/2024 Pavilion hire - crook morris dancers 30 37,105.26 9526.52 46,631.78
15/3/2024 Octopus electricity 19.47 37,085.79 9526.52 46,612.31
18/3/2024 Pavilion hire - birthday party 15 37,100.79 9526.52 46,627.31
18/3/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 171.59 37,272.38 9526.52 46,798.90
18/3/2024 Pavilion hire - birthday party 18.5 37,290.88 9526.52 46,817.40
19/3/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 14.62 37,305.50 9526.52 46,832.02
20/3/2024 Sum up payment - Levens World Cup 87.75 37,393.25 9526.52 46,919.77
21/3/2024 100585 - Levens Parish Council Grant 1600 38,993.25 9526.52 48,519.77
21/3/2024 100584 -pettycash deposit 469 39,462.25 9526.52 48,988.77
21/3/2024 100583 - Levens world cupcash 123.55 39,585.80 9526.52 49,112.32
21/3/24 100582 -pancake cafe morningcash 213 39,798.80 9526.52 49,325.32
26/3/2024 Waterplus 23.99 39,774.81 9526.52 49,301.33
28/3/2024 Interest 10.6 39,774.81 9537.12 49,311.93
28/3/2024 A Marsden - owed PF for something personal ordered with football n e
27.2
39,802.01 9537.12 49,339.13
Totals 26108.02 134.46 15902.81
Total Income 26242.48
Total
Expenditure
15902.81
Total Profit 10339.67

Asset or Liability Pavilion Playing Fields lease

Details

This small building (105m2) belongs to the Playing Fields Committee. For insurance purposes, it has a rebuild value of £16 The playing fields is on a long-term lease from Dallam Tower Estates. The term of the lease is 50 years from 5 June 2004.

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Levens Playing Fields On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 Charity no (if any) 523066 Set out on pages P3y& I'.Lrnb&r5 of ddditluiial otr..è&': I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the requirernents of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act"). report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent rrhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confim 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: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records" or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Adrian Attwood Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body IER Oct 2018

(if any): Address: 15 Nethercroft Levens Kendal, L48 8LU 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. IER Oct 2018