Reedbeds Community Centre Inc19 Fitch
Road, Fulham 5024Phone: 8235 1644
Email: [email protected] to Friday 9.00am –
1.00pm
Annual Report2017-2018
Presented at the Annual General Meeting
Fulham Community CentreThursday 18th October 2018
Reedbeds Community Centre Inc.trading as
Fulham Community Centre
Welcome to our Annual General Meeting
Reedbeds Community Centre IncT/A Fulham Community Centre
19 Fitch Rd, Fulham
Annual General MeetingThursday 18th October 2018 at 7.30pm
1. Welcome
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of Previous AGM
4. Presentation of grant from West Beach and Districts Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank
5. Annual Reports Chairperson’s Report Coordinator’s Report Groups’ Reports Financial Report
6. Volunteer acknowledgement
7. Election of Management Committee
8. Confirmation of Auditor for 2018/2019
9. Any other business
Thank you very much for attending.
Agenda
Reedbeds Community Centre Inc.19 Fitch Road, Fulham S.A 5024
Phone/Fax 8235 [email protected]
www.fulhamcc.com.auA.B.N 28 202 292 795
To provide a centre which is accessible to all in our community, and acts as a catalyst to promote and meet the needs of the local community.
1. To work with the local community to help identify needs.
2. To encourage community involvement in the organisation of the Centre’s activities.
3. To introduce participants to outside resources and activities, creating an awareness of neighbourhood community facilities.
4. To facilitate interaction between local community residents via common interest groups, enabling greater sharing of experience and knowledge of members as well as developing a more empathic understanding of social problems facing members.
5. To liaise with, and lobby as necessary, the City of West Torrens for assistance to ensure that the Centre is able to achieve its goals in meeting the needs of the community.
6. To ensure that the community knows of the facility and all have access to it, regardless of race, age, status, creed, nationality or political beliefs.
Mission Statement
Objectives
Built in 1971 as part of the Fulham Primary School, the building was the first open plan classroom in SA. Following the closure of the school in 1988, concerned members of the
local community successfully negotiated with the South Australian Government and the West Torrens Council to retain the building for future development as a Community Centre. The
City of West Torrens now owns and maintains the building and provides a grant to the independent volunteer Management Committee to be used towards the running of the centre.
Re-opened in 1992, the Centre now offers an increasing variety of activities for the local community. The Centre was named to commemorate the character of the local environment during settlement when reed beds stretched all along the coast up to Port Adelaide. A large
mural inside the Centre depicts this history. It now offers a comfortable and affordable venue for meetings, classes, exhibitions etc – in fact any event involving and benefiting the local
community.The Business name was changed to Fulham Community Centre in October 2017.
Regular HirersClub India SeniorsClub India InternationalCoastal ChoicesFiji SeniorsCoastal ChoicesGolden Knights Martial ArtsProbus Computer ClubAREGShao-lin Kung FuYogaANFESocial Friendship GroupClub FiestaMJB DancersSew, Create, LaughRunam8
Occasional HirersChildren’s PartiesQuiz NightsClub PresentationsPrivate hirersElection
Classes and ActivitiesOver 50’s FitnessRevisit FitnessBFS Internet KioskPlaygroups Craft FellowshipMixed ArtFriends of the Centre Social Lunches.West Torrens Mobile LibraryLittle Free LibraryIPad Peer Training SessionsKitchen Kids Cooking ClassesVarious short courses, and trainingSenior First Aid
History & Management of Reedbeds
Programs in 2017/2018
Reedbeds Community Centre Inc 19 Fitch Road, Fulham S.A 5024
Phone/Fax 8235 [email protected]
www.fulhamcc.com.auA.B.N 28 202 292 795
AGM Minutes 20171. Welcome - opened at 1.01pmScott Hill, Rose Dunn, Kishor Chand, Steve Georganas MP, Emma Pursche, Peter Fopp, Janine Hanson, Mala Chand, Angela Vaughan, Darryl Zampatti, John Clare, Austin Nevis, Claire Capurso, Jenny Briggs, Michelle Peake, Janine Parl, Chris Neill, Edgar D'Sylva, Trian Gonis, David Roberts, Mija Coad, Molly Coad, Rosa Vorrasi, Kate Barrett.
Scott welcomed attendees, and discussed how he has been on the committee for over fifteen (15) years. He gave the reasoning behind why the committee chose to change the name to Fulham Community Centre. He noted that we are still Reedbeds Community Centre Incorporated and the heritage is important to our committee. The name change has now come through, and Steve Georganas was asked to celebrate the name change. Steve discussed why community centres are so important to our suburbs and communities. He said that our centres is one that is rich in history, stemming from the change from a Primary School to a Community Centre. Steve spoke about some of the events he has attended, such as a disco for disabled people. The Community Centre brings the community together. Steve thanked to all past and present committee members for all they have contributed over the years. The Centre is now officially known as Fulham Community Centre.
Rose acknowledged the traditional lands and people.
2. ApologiesGarth Palmer, Steven Rypp, Donna Knights, Kevin & Christine Dixon, Paul Caica, Michelle Boundy, Maryanne Hill, Rosalie Haese, Matt Cowdry
3. Minutes of previous AGMAs discussed in the previous minutes, the hiring is starting to increase, however this year we only have 2 mornings available, so they are slowly increasing. The strategic plan was presented and passed at the 2016 AGM.Moved: Kishor Seconded: Rose
4. Minutes of Special General MeetingSpecial General Meeting was held earlier in the year, in relation to changing the name to Fulham Community Centre. Peter Fobb noted that the meeting was conducted in a proper and professional manner and the minutes reflected accurately.
Rose asked if there is anyone that objects to having their photos taken today.
5. Annual ReportsScott thanked Rose for all her hard work and dedication over the past year. He also thanked Claire, Kishor and Edgar for their time and effort and support on the Committee. Rose said that the name change has been a time consuming exercise but well worth it. She would like to thank the City Of West Torrens Council for all their support. Rose would like to thank everyone that comes to the centre during the year. Darryl would like to thank Andrew and John for all their help with the Broadband for Seniors.Club India - Edgar said that the club enjoy the upgrades of the centre in recent years. Art - Jenny said that the art group love coming, and invited anyone to attend. Rose thanked Jenny for continuing on as a volunteer teacherMartial Arts - Scott said that his Karate enjoy the Centre and have no plans on moving
Kitchen Kids - We already have 15 children booked in for term 4. The class is going well. Thank you to Janine for being our volunteer.Move: Jenny Seconded: EdgarFinancial Report - Scott gave a debrief of how the financial status of the Centre is going. We are hoping to increase the income through hall hire. Last year Rose took a lot of annual leave over the last twelve (12) months. Rose spoke about how the increase in wages provisioning due to ERO impacted the financial report. Our use of gas and electricity have decreased, however the costs have risen.Moved: Kishor Seconded: Janine
6. Volunteer acknowledgementRose said that the Centre has the most amazing volunteers, thank you! We could not run without you. Thank you to Scott for all his dedication, including designing the new logo
7. Election of Management CommitteeSteve Georganas took the floor as Returning Officer - Declared all positions vacantChairperson – Scott Hill - Rose Seconded. No other nominations. Approved.Deputy Chairperson – Kishor Chand. Seconded by Edgar - no other nominations. ApprovedSecretary - Claire Capurso. Seconded: Jenny. No other nominations. ApprovedTreasurer – Edgar Dyslva. Seconded: Austin. No other nominations. ApprovedSenior Staff - Rose DunnPublic Officer: Edgar D'SylvaGeneral Committee members: Margie Sankey - Seconded: Scott ( application form received)Mervyn Chapman - Seconded: RoseJanine Hanson - Nominated by Rosa. Seconded: Peter Fopp – Position accepted
8. Confirmation of the AuditorNeale Almeida proposed as auditor for 2017/2018 - All agreed. Passed
9. Any Other BusinessKate Barrett proposes that we apply for a grant to update a brochure was produced many years ago (The Reedbeds - River Torrens Nature Trail and History) about the history of Reedbeds. Especially given the name change. Rose had a couple of these brochures in office. Peter Fopp would like to second the motion. Approved
Scott thanked all for attending and invited people to stay for afternoon tea.
Meeting Closed: 1.40pm
Reedbeds Community Centre Inc.19 Fitch Road, Fulham S.A 5024
Phone/Fax 8235 [email protected]
www.fulhamcc.com.auA.B.N 28 202 292 795
Chair Person’s AGM Report 2018
Following last year’s name change from Reedbeds to Fulham, the main focus of the Fulham Community Centre Committee and Coordinator this year was to increase the hiring of the Centre. And as we’ve worked our way through 2018,that has certainly happened.
Changing the Centre’s name has put us at the top of Internet search engines for venues to hire in the Fulham area. As a result of that and more word-of-mouth, there’s been an increase in hiring.
We’ve formulated a 2 – 3 year plan to get the Centre heading towards a good profit, and that is certainly within our sights now as we absorb the many costs incurred last year in changing the name.
Another part of making the Centre a more viable and diverse hiring option, is to update and modernize the interior. The budget for this is Committee / Coordinator time and good ideas. As a result, a lot of ideas were put forward to “spruce” up or modernise the interior of the Centre, and gradually, that’s happening.
As hiring increases, so does the Centre’s electricity bill. Four or five years ago it was around $950 a quarter. It currently averages $2,500 a quarter. Yearly utility price increases are also a part of that rise of course, but we’re hoping to substantially bring down the $10,000 a year cost with increased wattage solar panels.
The existing solar panels don’t generate enough power to make much of a saving on our electricity bill. But Coordinator Rose Dunn is using her extensive knowledge of Grants to hopefully find a solution to this issue in 2019.
All-in-all, 2018 has been a very positive year of growth, hiring, and public awareness of the Fulham Community Centre. We’re on track, and looking forward to this continuing even more in 2019.
Scott Hill
CHAIRMAN
Coordinators ReportWow! I have been here for ten years now, with the last year focussing on the name change to Fulham Community Centre and all that has entailed. Being the Coordinator has given me the opportunity to meet, and share the centre with some of the most amazing and caring people. We aim to stay true to our mission statement and objectives, as in the front of this report. It is my hope that we go beyond these and provide a welcoming, inviting, safe and desirable place for members of the community to be.
This centre would not run without volunteers, and we have some great ones. It is inspiring that these talented people are willing to give their time and effort for us.
The Management Committee has been small but effective. Scott as Chairperson, and other members have really put in a lot of effort. Thanks for the laughs, the support and guidance, and making me take lots of leave! Please consider joining the committee – they really are great people and perform a very important role.
Donna and Claire have provided support, knowledge, time, competence and friendship in the office and as I continue to reduce my leave hours they will step up this year as well.
We have continued with many of the same activities as well as some new sessions including Come and Try sessions- variety of topics including Chocolate Bouquet making, Moroccan cooking, Lebanese cooking, Making a Wicking Bed, held a First Aid Course, changed from Broadband for Seniors to Be Connected one on one computer/digital training,
Finances have been challenging and will be again in the next coming year. The name change cost money but we are starting to see the results with more community members knowing about the centre and using it.
Assistance from the City of West Torrens is very appreciated from the Partnership Agreement for funding, community development, the property section who look after the building, the grounds crew, and other areas of council who are always willing to answer questions and provide help if they can.
Thank you to various funding bodies including City of West Torrens, Bendigo Bank West Beach Community Branch, Bunnings and Good Things Foundation Be Connected Program.
2019 will see the end of our strategic plan and renewal for the next three years. This is your community centre with your voice being the most valuable we have, so please ensure that your voice is heard.
Thank you to staff, volunteers, centre users and community members.
Rose Dunn
Life Members
Eve Tait
Ron Lee
Kate Barrett
Ray Dobson (deceased)
Garth Palmer
Rosalie Haese
Kevin Dixon
Staff
Rose Dunn Coordinator
Donna Knights Book keeper/Assistant Coordinator
Claire Capurso Assistant Coordinator
Tricia Vanderputt Cleaner
Janine Hanson Kitchen Kids Tutor
Activities Organiser - Contractor or Volunteer
ANFE/Anna Marveggio Active Aging Over 50’s Fitness, Return to Fitness
Susannah Frost Yoga
Pat Jennings Craft Fellowship
John Clare Digital Literacy Tutor
Jenny Briggs Mixed Art
Plus many more volunteers who enable this centre to run, be welcoming and a great place to be.
Fulham Community Centre would like to thank all of the volunteers who have provided countless hours of service, contribution, expertise and support to
our organisation.
Excerpt from Constitution:The committee may recommend to a General Meeting that
Life Membership be awarded to any member who, in the committee’s opinion, has rendered
outstanding service to Association.
Staff, Management and Life Members 2018/19
Club India International Club India is a social organisation and has been in existence for the last 30 yearsWe have been privileged to hold most of our functions at this Centre as it has the most facilities that cater for our members children and their parents.We are an inclusive Club, and anyone can join. Our joining fee is minimal ( $10.00 ) and for this you are provided free of cost to 2 of our functions which provide some food. In addition to this we have an annual Curry Picnic, a Winter Dance, Family Sports and Fun Day, Children, Christmas Party and New Years Eve Ball. Members attend for a small cost.We are a non profit Club and our Aim is to cater to the social and recreational needs of members and their familiesFor Further information, you may contact the President Mr Austin Nevis on 0423216151 or the Public Officer Edgar Dsylva on 0418853740
Club India SeniorsClub India members of 20 plus years (not our age!) have enjoyed, appreciated and felt secure using the facilities at the most welcoming and central premises of Reedbeds Community Centre, Fulham.We say ‘Thank you, Committee/management, WTC Council and staff and volunteers of the Centre, for welcoming the Club India Community – families and individual to use these facilities for special events, meetings and the longest participating social group – Club India Seniors!Founders of this group have all passed on, and left this traditional social gathering with 20+ members, who still want to keep coming on the first Sunday of each month. Most of whom, enjoy a happy chatty afternoon, home-made treats, and perhaps a ‘lucky win’ at the monthly Bingo Seniors Session
MJB DancersCome and celebrate the “JOY” of dance with us at MJB Dancers!! Whether its for fun and fitness or for the competitive side of dance. We provide a safe and happy environment where you can come along and be fully self expressed through dance and movement. Please check the website on the link provided for class details.Age 3 onwards. Jazz/Funk, tap and Lyrical ContemporaryNon Competitive and CompetitiveWednesdays - afternoon and eveningContact Michelle 0414717156
Kitchen KidsOur Kitchen Kids Cooking Classes runs each term for 5 weeks. Since the start of 2018, Rosa has not been able to run to the course due to personal commitments. Janine Hanson has stepped up and has been teaching the class, which has increased in numbers. In term 3, we had over 14 kitchen kids attending! Maria has volunteered to help Janine, and Claire attends if needed. A huge thank you to both Janine and Maria for all their amazing work!
This year the Amateur Radio Experimenters Group (AREG) celebrated its 20th anniversary! From humble beginnings meeting around a dining room table in West Croydon, the AREG has flourished, and is now a highly active group with over 70 members. Amongst many activities around the state, AREG meets in the Fulham Community Centre every month, with each meeting providing engaging presentations on various technical topics. Over the past year the AREG has been involved in providing safety communications for the Riverland Paddling Marathon, showcasing Amateur Radio at the Adelaide Makerfaire, and even launching a (stuffed) echidna into near-space! This year the AREG is expanding it’s use of the community centre through additional monthly ‘tech nights’, where club members gather for tutorial sessions, planning for the next field event, or just for a rag-chew. The AREG maintains a web presence at http://www.areg.org.au/ where information about club activities and upcoming meetings can be found.Regards,Mark JessopAREG Secretary
Probus Computer Club
Brooklyn Park Probus Computer Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, to share computer knowledge, solve problems as a group, investigate new ideas and to chat over morning tea.
Mixed ArtMixed Art has been part of Fulham Community Centre for many years. Numbers have been pleasing in 2018 under the guidance of Jenny. There are some new members enjoying the comraderie and continue to learn
and produce some amazing pieces in drawing, painting and other media.
Coastal Choices
Coastal Choices are at Fulham Community Centre Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3.30pm.Coastal Choices was formed in 2008 from the amalgamation of our two high support programs, Glenelg Choices and Discovery Choices. Coastal Choices is aimed at supporting between 6 and 15 (currently about 25) participants with high support needs in the area of recreation and skill development.
The participants are involved in a variety of different community based and centre based activities. Some of these include trips to Ikea, Harbour Town, craft with Maryanne Hill, cooking, pamper days, movies, the Royal Adelaide Show and art exhibitions just to name a few. Some of our participants also enjoy helping with the day
to day running of the centre.CBS and Fulham Community Centre have completed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding centre hire, and have had a representative on the management committee in 2017/2018.Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc would like to thank all the staff at the Fulham Community Centre for all their help and support over the years.
iPAD Peer Training SessionsThe iPad sessions were introduced in 2013 following many requests. There is a small core group of people each week who attend and others who attend when they can, or when they have an issue they cannot solve by themselves. Some great new friendships have been made and new participants are always welcomed.
Yoga with Susannah
Thursday night is going well, with attendees from a broad section of the community including wide age ranges, providing a safe welcoming environment to encourage participation. Take the time to connect away from the day to day distractions through Yoga, Breathing and Relaxation.
Playgroup Report 2018
Playgroup sessions are currently held on Wednesday & Thursday mornings with occasional private sessions held throughout the year for groups including Family By families, Heart kids, and member’s birthday parties.
Attendance has varied throughout the terms, contributing factors we believe are kindy & school leavers, severe cold weather and associated sickness and changing demographic of the area with working families and older children. We maintain a focus on aggressive advertising through flyers and online social media. The main focus this year has been promotion and reviewing our session times, attendees and room needs.
Each session is conducted by a Day Representative who organises variety of activities inside and/or outside to help the children develop and above all have a fun time. As the group is ran by parents everyone shares in the responsibility of ensuring a safe, clean environment is achieved.
We still believe (and receive comments) that playgroup is privileged to have use of such wonderful inside and outside facilities that are well maintained by the centre and The City of West Torrens Council.
We appreciate all the support and help from Rose, the centre and our parents and carers and of course our Day Reps for each session. This year we said goodbye to Day Rep Emma who commenced employment and thank the 3 parents on Wednesday who share the role.
Computer and Digital Training
The Broadband for Seniors Internet Kiosk program has changed to Digital Literacy for Older Australians - Be Connected network, run by the Good Things Foundation, still through the Department of Human Services. The Digital online/computer training has continued under the Be Connected banner. We farewelled a long term volunteer tutor Andrew earlier this year and John has continued to provide fantastic one on one training– and have assisted many a senior to learn and get connected, fix issues and help them to become at ease with technology. We have also advertised through UniSA Career Hub to recruit some new volunteers due to start shortly. Get Online Week 2018 Try1thing is happening from 15th to 22nd October and we will be participating by running two initiatives - Digital Security and a Digital Scavenger Hunt.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
Tai Chi is an exercise system for body and mind that originates from martial arts in ancient China.
Our Tai Chi for Health (TCH) classes began late in February 2018, with a Come and Try session. 7 months later we have an average of 10 eager participants attending each Thursday, from 9:30 to 10:30am. Currently all of us are seniors, but the class is open to adults of all ages.
Some traditional forms of Tai Chi are strenuous, but Tai Chi for Health is a set of slow, gentle movements devised by Dr Paul Lam, in consultation with Tai Chi and medical experts. They are modified to be suitable for people of all levels of movement ability and fitness. Easy to learn, Tai Chi for Health builds physical flexibility, strength, and balance. It improves concentration and calms the body and mind. The sets are fun, energising and can help relieve chronic pain. They can be done seated or standing.
This year we have been learning Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP), Parts 1 and 2. This is the best-known set of TC for Health, and is also beneficial for people living with other movement restrictions such as Parkinsons. One of our participants reports that practising TCAFP regularly has significantly reduced his arthritic pain and improved his quality of life. Others report that their balance and coordination have really improved. And we all have a lot of fun in this social atmosphere, and leave our class energised.
TCAFP Part 1 is a great beginner’s set even for people without movement restrictions. TCAFP Part 2 is suitable for people seeking a more advanced set. Next year we will also have fun with some of Dr Lam’s other TC Health sets, including Tai Chi for Memory, and Tai Chi for Energy. 2018 classes will conclude on Dec 13th, and we will resume late January 2019 (date to be advised) with another free Come and Try session.Instructor: Margaret Sullivan (Certified Tai Chi for Health Group Leader. Margaret is a retired Physiotherapist, a dancer, and experienced TCH teacher).Further info: contact Margaret on mobile 0405112875 or email [email protected].
Anfe 2017/2018
ANFE’s Day Care Program has continued weekly on Fridays at the Fulham Community Centre in 2017/2018. The program commenced at the site in March 2014, and in the past 12 months has grown in numbers of both clients and volunteers, making for a more enjoyable day together. Clients are provided with transport (if required), as well as a two-course Italian meal and numerous activities throughout the day. ANFE would like to express gratitude to all those at Fulham Community Centre for allowing us to grow and accommodate our needs, to aid in the expansion of the program and for the continued support and assistance for our multicultural community.
Sew, Create and LaughSew, Create and Laugh have been meeting regularly at the Fulham Community Centre since February this year.It is a perfect location for us to meet as we have our own private room with a kitchen at our disposal. Everyone works on their own stitching projects and as well as our own personal projects, we work on donations for charities such as the McGrath Foundation and Backpacks for Kids SA.Ideally more lighting and repairs to the carpet would be wonderful.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
Report on the Audit of the Financial Report
I have audited the attached special purpose financial report comprising Income and Expenditure Statement, Balance Sheet and Notes to the financial statements of Reedbeds Community Centre Inc. (the association) for the year ended 30 June 2018.
In my opinion the special purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act): (a) Gives a true and fair view of the financial position of the association as at 30 June 2018 and its income and
expenditure for the year then ended; and(b) Complies with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1 and Division 60 of the
Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Regulation 2013.
Basis for Opinion
My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of my report. I am independent of the association in accordance with the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to my audit of the financial report in Australia. I have also fulfilled my other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.
The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the needs of the members and reporting under the ACNC Act. I disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any other entity or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.
Emphasis of Matters
I draw attention to note 1 of the financial report which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the association’s financial reporting responsibilities under the ACNC Act. As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for other purposes. My audit opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
As is common for this type of organisation, it is not practicable for the association to maintain effective systems of internal control over items such as cash receipts until their initial entry in the accounting records. Accordingly my audit in relation to these income items has been limited to analytical audit techniques on amounts recorded.
Responsible Entity’s Responsibilities for the Financial Report
The Management Committee of the association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and have determined that the basis of preparation described in Note 1 to the financial report is appropriate to meet the requirements of the ACNC Act and the need of the members. The Management Committee is also responsible for such internal control as they consider necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free form material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the Management Committee is responsible for assessing the association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting.
The Management Committee is responsible for overseeing the association’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
My objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes my opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report.
As part of an audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, I exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. I also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Management Committee.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the Management Committee’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If I conclude that a material uncertainty exists, I am required to draw attention in the auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify my opinion. My conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of the auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the association to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
When considered necessary, I communicate with the association regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, if any, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that I identify during the audit.
Almeida Consulting A.B.N. 86 539 246 24237 River Drive, Athelstone SA 5076Neale Almeida Chartered Accountant 76316Partner 21 September 2018
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITUREFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
NOTE 2018 2017$ $
INCOMECommunity centre programmes 5,842 8,293Community centre other programmes 3,280 2,738Donations 401 399Fundraising 781 1,706Grant 42,717 42,294Grant 289 1,208Hall hire 38,268 36,040Interest 362 446Sundry income 225 99TOTAL INCOME 92,165 93,223
EXPENDITUREAccounting and audit 930 880Advertising and marketing 1,501 0Bank fees & government charges 56 56Centre programmes 2,782 2,631Cleaning 2,050 2,462Computer expenses 685 0Depreciation 206 242Electricity 8,757 6,575Equipment – minor 90 414Fundraising expenses 234 742Gas 980 970Grant expenditure 0 880Insurance 5,102 5,439Printing, postage and stationery 813 569Repairs and maintenance 132 0Salaries and wages 61,900 62,800Salaries – annual and long service leave accrued 2,882 3,448Sundry expenses 1,047 966Superannuation 4,796 5,059Tea, coffee and consumables 154 174Telephone and internet 1,369 1,730Volunteer expenses 0 370Workcover 995 1,264TOTAL EXPENDITURE 97,461 97,671
TOTAL (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (5,296 ) (4,448 )
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
NOTE 2018 2017$ $
ACCUMULATED FUNDSAccumulated surpluses as at the beginning of the year 21,985 26,433Total (deficit) for the year (5,296 ) (4,448 )
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS 16,689 21,985
CURRENT ASSETSCash at bank and on hand 2 42,367 43,121Trade debtors 2,724 5,194TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 45,091 48,315
NON CURRENT ASSETSProperty, furnishings and equipment 1, 3 1,165 1,371TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 1,165 1,371
TOTAL ASSETS 46,256 49,686
CURRENT LIABILITIESCreditors and accruals 2,404 2,350Credit card 188 169Goods and services tax payable 1,645 1,001Grant in advance 1,500 0Hall hire bonds repayable 1,750 4,984Employees’ annual leave entitlements 1 5,942 4,360Provision for personal leave 6,571 6,128TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,000 18,992
NON CURRENT LIABILITIESEmployees’ long service leave entitlements 1 9,567 8,709TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 9,567 8,709
TOTAL LIABILITIES 29,567 27,701
NET ASSETS 16,689 21,985
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
NOTE 1SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In the opinion of the Management Committee of Reedbeds Community Centre Inc. (the association), it is not a reporting entity. This special purpose financial report has been prepared for the members of the association and to fulfill the reporting requirements of the association’s constitution, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the Associations Incorporation Act 1985. The financial policies used in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with the financial reporting requirements of the association’s constitution and are, in the opinion of the Management Committee, appropriate to meet the needs of the members.
The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the mandatory Australian Accounting Standards applicable to entities reporting under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and the significant accounting policies noted below.
The financial report has been prepared on the basis of going concern, historical costs, the accrual basis of accounting and it does not take into account changing money values nor current valuations of non current assets. Accounting policies have been consistently applied.
Property, Furnishings and EquipmentBuilding improvements, furnishings and equipment are valued at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is applied over their useful economic lives using the prime cost or diminishing value methods of calculation.
Employee Leave EntitlementsA provision for annual leave, personal leave and long service leave has been taken up in the financial statements for employees’ leave entitlements, measured at their nominal values.
Grant Income and ExpenditureGrant income is recognized as income in the period that it is utilized/spent. Concurrently, grant expenditures are recognized when spent. Unused grants are recorded in liabilities in the balance sheet.
Subsequent EventsNo events have arisen subsequent to balance date that may require additional disclosure or significantly affect the carrying values in this financial report.
REEDBEDS COMMUNITY CENTRE INC.
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
2018 2017$ $
NOTE 2CASH AT BANK
Cash on hand 300 300Operating account 24,857 25,945Term deposits 17,210 16,876
42,367 43,121
NOTE 3PROPERTY, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Property improvements at cost 9,328 9,328Less accumulated depreciation (8,163 ) (7,957 )
1,165 1,371
