Almshouses

Published on August 15, 2020

Vacancy

There will shortly be an Almshouse available for occupation and applications are invited.

In the absence of any applicant qualifying as an Almsperson, under the terms of the Trust Deed the Trustees are able to allow the house to be rented under a short term lease agreement.

Would applicants please write, explaining their present circumstances, to –

The Clerk to the Trustees

Bourton Almshouses

St Osyth

The Hill

Bourton

Swindon

SN6 8JA.

The closing date for applications will be 31^st August 2020.

Annual Statutory Documents

The Parish Council (PC) is required to prepare and publish these documents following the end of each financial year. They comprise five main sections:

Certificate of Exemption

Small parish councils are exempt from a detailed annual audit by an external auditor. The definition of a ‘small’ council is annual gross income of less than £25,000; Bourton PC’s annual income falls well within this threshold. This form confirms the PC’s annual income and its exemption from an external audit.

Annual Internal Audit Report

Although exempt from an external audit, the PC’s affairs are still subject to an internal audit by a qualified individual independent of the PC. This is the auditor’s summary report.

Annual Governance Statement

This form deals with the standard of internal controls and general governance standards within the PC throughout the year.

Accounting Statements

This is the summary financial report for the PC for the financial year. It also includes commentary on any significant variances from the previous year’s financial results and a balance sheet reconciliation with bank accounts.

Notice of Public Rights

This notice sets out the rights of local electors to review and query the PC’s statutory returns, including the contact details of the internal auditor.