Outwood Memorial Hall & Community Centre
Reg Charity 523796
Annual General Meeting 24[th] June 2025
Present, Chris Welch, Jill Cannings, Margaret Kershaw, John McCarthy, Mark Honeyman, Paul Gaywood,Richard Lister.
Apologies. Cllr Charlie Keith, Christine Sharman, Cllr Lynn Masterman.
Charles Miller, Mollie Lund, Bob Baulch,
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the 22nd of June 2024
Were AGREED,
Matters Arising None
Chairmans Annual Report
Chris started off by reminding us of the loss of two committee members this last year, Ian Bain who died in April and then Janet Miller in September both key members of the committee especially Janet who was vice chair. When the upstairs room is finished we will dedicate it to Janet, it will be the Janet Miller Room.
Ros Lunn decided not to stand at last year's AGM ,but we did recruit Mark Honeyman who was elected at the 2024 AGM.
Our constitution says that Chaiman and vice Chairman are elected for two years on alternate years, Janet was elected for two years last AGM,we now need to elect a chairman for two years and a vice Chairman for one year,
Organisation,
We are continually examining our Utility suppliers to obtain the best electricity and gas prices, We also monitor our investments so that our “rainy day” money is safe and earning whatever we can, I want to thank John for the research work he does on utility prices and investment returns and Jill for keeping our” books” straight, so that the accounts go in for audit with no major issues,
Events
We have had another busy year, lots of events going on, as well as dealing with regular “bookings"and a whole range of parties with sometimes three or four booked in just about every weekend of the year, Margaret also organized special events like the D –Day celebration, Spring Fayre, Christmas Fayre, and Christmas Dinner, all of which helps to raise the profile of the hall. All of this in addition to her job as Secretary for the committee. Thank you, Margaret.
Paul arranged a Heritage Open Weekend jointly at the Hall and the Institute, which focused on the history of the building and the area,
Maintenance
As you would come to expect from a building which celebrates its platinum Jubilee at the same time as the Queen, there are always jobs to be done to keep it in good repair,
We are so lucky to have Mark and John to carry out these sometimes minor, but always important, jobs. Clearing and realigning gutters, repainting work, fixing damage to doors and walls, resolving condensation issues, repairing water boilers and gardening work
We have now arranged a working party session every Tuesday to pick up these tasks.
We also have some works on a bigger scale. The main kitchen has been completely refurbished, although we had a contractor in to fit the units, do the plumbing and electrical work, our volunteers did most of the preparatory work stripping out the tiles and units and also many jobs afterwards, like raising the floor and fitting protective corners strips.
Mark has also researched and then fitted a ramp to the Kitchen door,
Another major task is dealing with the settlement apparent on the two Storey part of the building at the front. We have obtained prices for the necessary ground stabilisation work and we have sought funding from several bodies, unfortunately this was not successful, but our local Councilors have obtained approval for a grant from Wakefield Council.
It is proving a lengthy process to finalise the details of this, but we are getting somewhere now.
Again, our Maintenance Team have come up trumps and all preparatory work in stripping plaster, repairing the floor, removing redundant fireplaces etc has been done. Once the ground stabilisation has been finished, the room will need complete redecorating, again work will be carried out by our great team of volunteers.
Bees,
Grow Wakefield, who use the old cellar under the building as a workshop and hold craft sessions and gardening projects at the Hall have decided to branch out into bee-keeping. They arranged for a disused area at the back of the Car Park to be cleared so the apiary could be installed.
The bees arrived early this year.
Altogether a very busy year, with a great deal of work by volunteers, most of whom are in this room. I would like to thank everyone who has helped in any way, without you we would not have achieved half of the successes of the year,
Jill raised a vote of thanks for Chris for all the work he does a lot of it behind the scenes, He works tirelessly for the Hall.
All in all, a great team of volunteers.
Financial Report
The financial report for the year ending 31 December 2024 was tabled. (Report appended below) The accounts have been examined by Richard Lister and were approved. It was noted that our financial activities for the year were somewhat better than the previous year.
Election of Officers
There being only one nominee for each post, the following were elected unanimously:
Chairman (for two years) - Chris Welch
Vice-Chairman (for one year) - Mark Honeyman
Secretary – Margaret Kershaw
Treasurer – Jill Cannings
Election of Committee
The following were elected unanimously:
Bob Baulch
Paul Gaywood
Mollie Lund
John McCarthy
Charles Miller
Christine Sharman
The Chairman thanked all for attending and closed the meeting at 6.40
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
R A LISTER FCA
14 RISHWORTH STREET
WAKEFIELD WF1 3BY
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
| LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE | 1 |
|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT | 2 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY | 3 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 4 |
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered as a Charity with the Charity Commissioners Charity Number 523796
Chair Chris Welch Vice Chair Janet Miller Secretary Margaret Kershaw Treasurer Jill Cannings Committee Rosalyn Lunn- to June 2024 Ian Bain- May 2024 Christine Sharman Mollie Lund Bob Baulch Paul Gaywood Charles Miller John McCarthy Mark Honeyman - from January 2024
Bankers Virgin Money Wakefield
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Outwood Memorial Hall and Community Centre
On the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Set out on pages 3 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity'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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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
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Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group 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 you as 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 Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act;
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 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,
Name: R A Lister Address: 14 Rishworth Street Wakefield
WF1 3BY
Date 17th June 2025
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Hire of Hall Interest received Blood Transfusion Service WMDC Grant WMDC Covid19 Grant Grants and subsidies Donations Insurance claim OVERHEADS Telephone Sundry expenses Light & heat Ground rent Repairs and ground maintenance Printing & stationerry Insurance Donations Cleaning and waste disposal Water rates Licences, fees etc Mid Yks Com Fund Holiday Club Accountancy charges Professional fees Bank charges Depreciation - building Depreciation - Fixtures & fittings SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5554 | -305 |
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS United Trust Charity Bank Virgin Money Cash in hand Debtors and Prepayments CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS REPRESENTED BY CAPITAL ACCOUNT Opening balance (Deficit)/Surplus for the year Approved on behalf of the Committee Chair Chris Welch Treasurer Jill Cannings Date 17th June 2025 |
£ £ 4966 80000 33189 9298 1118 5418 129023 2351 2351 126672 131638 126084 5554 131638 2024 |
£ £ 4966 80000 33189 9298 1118 5418 129023 2351 2351 126672 131638 126084 5554 131638 2024 |
£ £ 5180 80000 20261 17459 590 5328 123638 2734 2734 120904 126084 126389 -305 126084 4 2023 |
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| 129023 | |||
| 2351 | |||
| 2351 | |||
| 131638 | |||
| 126084 5554 |
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| 131638 | |||
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
R A LISTER FCA
14 RISHWORTH STREET
WAKEFIELD WF1 3BY
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
| LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE | 1 |
|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT | 2 |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY | 3 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 4 |
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered as a Charity with the Charity Commissioners Charity Number 523796
Chair Chris Welch Vice Chair Janet Miller Secretary Margaret Kershaw Treasurer Jill Cannings Committee Rosalyn Lunn- to June 2024 Ian Bain- May 2024 Christine Sharman Mollie Lund Bob Baulch Paul Gaywood Charles Miller John McCarthy Mark Honeyman - from January 2024
Bankers Virgin Money Wakefield
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Outwood Memorial Hall and Community Centre
On the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Set out on pages 3 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity'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:
-
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act;
-
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
-
Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
-
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group 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 you as 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 Examiner's 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:
-
to keep records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act;
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
-
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached,
Name: R A Lister Address: 14 Rishworth Street Wakefield
WF1 3BY
Date 17th June 2025
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Hire of Hall Interest received Blood Transfusion Service WMDC Grant WMDC Covid19 Grant Grants and subsidies Donations Insurance claim OVERHEADS Telephone Sundry expenses Light & heat Ground rent Repairs and ground maintenance Printing & stationerry Insurance Donations Cleaning and waste disposal Water rates Licences, fees etc Mid Yks Com Fund Holiday Club Accountancy charges Professional fees Bank charges Depreciation - building Depreciation - Fixtures & fittings SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
£ £ £ £ 38207 33129 2928 261 2250 1575 0 0 0 0 0 0 1400 40 0 0 44785 35005 572 537 350 291 6101 7743 3 3 16920 10827 10 82 3330 3108 0 0 9663 8513 798 812 619 544 0 0 660 648 0 1974 -9 -2 124 124 90 106 39231 35310 5554 -305 2024 2023 |
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| 5554 | -305 |
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OUTWOOD MEMORIAL HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS United Trust Charity Bank Virgin Money Cash in hand Debtors and Prepayments CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS REPRESENTED BY CAPITAL ACCOUNT Opening balance (Deficit)/Surplus for the year Approved on behalf of the Committee Chair Chris Welch Treasurer Jill Cannings Date 17th June 2025 |
£ £ 4966 80000 33189 9298 1118 5418 129023 2351 2351 126672 131638 126084 5554 131638 2024 |
£ £ 4966 80000 33189 9298 1118 5418 129023 2351 2351 126672 131638 126084 5554 131638 2024 |
£ £ 5180 80000 20261 17459 590 5328 123638 2734 2734 120904 126084 126389 -305 126084 4 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129023 | |||
| 2351 | |||
| 2351 | |||
| 131638 | |||
| 126084 5554 |
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| 131638 | |||