DUFFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 502399 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE D C A

Formed in 1972 with its chief aims being the enrichment of village life and upholding of local traditions. The Duffield Community Association serves as a focal point for responsible discussion of current activities and future policies affecting the residents. By representing a wide section of the community it is able to influence public bodies. It is recognised as the local amenity group.

Objects

TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF DUFFIELD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR A POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION AND INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CONSTITUTION)

Area of benefit: DUFFIELD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £3,563, bringing its accumulated fund to £48,000. The trustees note that this balance properly reflects the financial position of the Association. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of £30,000 to cover potential major incidents such as event cancellations due to flooding.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Investing charity funds policy and procedures
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures
• Volunteer management

Trustees · trustee networks

• Judith Anne Hooker
• Kathryn Anne Busman · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Derbyshire

Income and spending

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