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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From April 2023 To March 2024

Charity name: Northern Children’s Book Festival

Charity registration number: 1013065

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17 To promote, encourage and develop the
enjoyment of books and stories through a
programme of author, poet and illustrator
visits for children through schools.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
Bringing authors to the region and
organising author visit predominantly in
schools and libraries in the North East
SAudiences: approximately
9,000 in-person
Digital: approx.. 660
21 authors came to the
region, delivering 100
sessions in total, with 2
presenting virtual sessions.
Feedback:
All in-person sessions were
scored either 4 or 5 (Very
good or Excellent).
Para 1.18 The trustees named below confirm that they
have complied with their duty to have due
regard to the commission's public benefit
guidance

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
Para 1.20 Audiences: approximately 9,000 in-person
14 authors came to the North East region
from across the UK, covering 48 days and
delivering 140 sessions in total.
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Feedback:
All in-person sessions were scored either 4
or 5 (Very good or Excellent). Many schools
were repeat bookers from previous years.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set

Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 Opening reserves for 23/24 were £13197.56
Closing reserves for 23/24 were £22558.30
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 The reserves are held to cover 3 months
operating costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £22558.30
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23 None

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)

Para 1.47

Subscription fees from local library
authorities on an annual basis provide a
regular source of funds for the festival.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46 Local authority funding constraints meaning
they can no longer contribute the
subscription fees

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 Charity Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 Unincorporated
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25 Trustees are nominated by existing board
members
Voting by board members appoints the
person to the board.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees

Para 1.51

Trustees receive training from Registration
and Support Services CIC
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51 Charity has a chair of the board of trustees
Board of trustees
Freelance festival coordinator for 30 days
per year
Representatives on Library working group
from each North East Library authority
involved in the festival
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51

Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Northern Childrens Book Festival
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1013065
Charity’s principal address Newcastle City Library
33 New Bridge Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8AX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates
acted if
not for
whole
year
Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if any)
Julia Robinson
Rachel Warkcup
Eric Fergusson
Angela Forster
Taranjeet Singh
Fiona Hill
Mark Freeman
Christine Myhill

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature: Full name: Julia Robinson Position: NCBF Chair and Principal Librarian, South Tyneside Council Date: 4/10/2024

NORTHERN CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL NORTHERN CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
INCOME
2023-2024
2023-2024
2022-2023
£
£
£
Total All funds
All funds
GRANTS
0.00
0.00
0
FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
SPONSORSHIP
0.00
0.00
0
GALA DAY EXPENSES
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
6,585.00
6,585.00
6,000
NCBF EVALUATION
BOOK SALES
12,543.88
12,543.88
7,294
AUTHOR FEES GALA DAY
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
0.00
0.00
-60
AUTHOR EXPENSES
GALA DAY INCOME
16,865.00
16,865.00
7,055
BOOK PURCHASES
BANK INTEREST RECEIVED
0.00
0.00
0
ACCOUNTANT/BOOK KEEPER
IT/INTERNET
SUNDRIES
BANK CHARGES
TOTAL
35,993.88
35,993.88
20,289
TOTAL
Surplus (Deficit) for the year
0.00
0.00
0.00
35,993.88
35,993.88
20,289
FUNDS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Brought forward at 31/3/23
13,197.56
Transfer of funds
0.00
Surplus (Deficit) for the year
9,360.74
Carried forward at 31/3/24
22,558.30
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
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EXPENDITURE
2023-2024
2023-2024
2022-2023
Summary
£
£
£
All funds
Outanding sales Invoices 2023/24
5,250.00
5,250.00
3,900
11/19/2023 Middlesbrough Council
2023/17
Author Fees
700.00
2,136.40
2,136.40
288
3/4/2024 Durham CountyCouncil
2023/26
Book Sales
1489.09
0.00
0.00
0
3/7/2024 Newcastle CityCouncil
2023/29
Book Sales
963.10
14,684.00
14,684.00
5,610
3/7/2024 South Tyneside Council
2023/33
Book Sales
626.00
857.64
857.64
0
3/4/2024 Gateshead Council
2023/37
Book Sales
2851.17
2,615.34
2,615.34
6,031
576.00
576.00
906
Total Outstanding as of 31st March 2024
6629.36
323.76
323.76
384
100.00
100.00
60
90.00
90.00
90
26,633.14
26,633.14 #
17,269
9,360.74
9,360.74
3,021
35,993.88
35,993.88
20,289
Unresticted
Funds
Total All
funds
~~
=~~
ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUND
2023-2024
2022-2023
2023-2024 2022-2023
£
£
CASH AT BANK
15,928.94
12,932
DEBORTS
0
Less Accrued Expenses
0
Less Deferred Income
6,629.36
265
TOTAL ASSETS
22,558.30
13,197.56
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material repsect the requirments
~~SI~~
FUND BROUGHT FORWARD
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR
DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR
Unrestricted funds
FUND CARRIED FORWARD
Charles & Co.
Office 22A The Off Quay Building
£
13,197.56
9,360.74
22,558.30
22,558.30
Office 22A The Off Quay Building
£
8,675
4,523
13,198
13,197.56
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Charles & Co.
Office 22A The Off Quay Building
Foundry Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LH David Graham FCCA Date: 24 [th] April 2024
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(1) (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material repsect the requirments to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirments of the 2011 Act has not been met, or (2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Income NCBF 2023/24

Date Name Invoice no Deatils Grants Donation/
Sponsorship
Local
Authorities
Book Sales Travel &
Accommoda
tion
Gala Day
Income
Bank
interest
Total
4/27/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/01 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/02 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Gateshead Council 2023/03 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/04 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2023/05 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/06 Subscripton 1085.00 1085.00
4/27/2023 North Tyneside council 2023/07 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Northumberland CountyCouncil 2023/08 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/09 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 South Tyneside Council 2023/10 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/11 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Sunderland City Council 2023/12 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
11/19/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/13 Author Fees 1050.00 1050.00
11/19/2023 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/14 Author Fees 1400.00 1400.00
11/19/2023 Gateshead Council 2023/15 Author Fees 3500.00 3500.00
11/19/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/16 Author Fees 350.00 350.00
11/19/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2023/17 Author Fees 700.00 700.00
11/19/2023 Newcastle cityCouncil 2023/18 Author Fees 815.00 815.00
11/19/2023 North Tyneside Council 2023/19 Author Fees 2800.00 2800.00
11/19/2023 Northumberland County Council 2023/20 Author Fees 1750.00 1750.00
11/19/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/21 Author Fees 350.00 350.00
11/20/2023 South Tyneside Council 2023/22 Author Fees 1050.00 1050.00
11/19/2023 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/23 Author Fees 1400.00 1400.00
11/19/2023 Sunderland City Council 2023/24 Author Fees 1400.00 1400.00
12/28/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/25 Book Sales 545.24 545.24
3/4/2024 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/26 Book Sales 1489.09 1489.09
1/6/2024 Gateshead Council 2023/27 Book Sales 272.61 272.61
12/28/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/28 Book Sales 399.50 399.50
3/7/2024 Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/29 Book Sales 963.10 963.10
3/11/2024 North Tyneside Council 2023/30 Book Sales 3307.68 3307.68
Not used 2023/31 0.00
12/28/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/32 Book Sales 286.59 286.59
3/7/2024 South Tyneside Council 2023/33 Book Sales 626.00 626.00
2/6/2024 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/34 Book Sales 1112.84 1112.84
12/28/2023 Sunderland CityCouncil 2023/35 Book Sales 690.06 690.06
12/1/2023 Natnal Literacy Trust 2023/36 Author Fees 300.00 300.00
3/4/2024 Gateshead Council 2023/37 Book Sales 2851.17 2851.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00 6,585.00 12,543.88 0.00 16,865.00 0.00 35,993.88

Bank Account 2023/24 NORTHERN CHILDREN'S BOOK FEST

Income Income Income Income Income Expenditure
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
April
Opening Balance 12932.12 18th
12th Oxford Univ Press 2022/44 113.63 27th
18th Middlesbrough Council 2022/31 151.81 29th
Totals
13197.56
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
May 2nd
Opening Balance 12911.66 18th
5th North Tyneside Council 2023/07 500.00 18th
11th Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/06 1085.00 20th
19th Sunderlanc CC 2023/12 500.00 29th
24th Durham County Council 2023/02 500.00
26th Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/04 500.00
30th Stockton BC 2023/11 500.00
Totals
16496.66
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
June 17th
Opening Balance 14586.76 29th
1st South Tyneside Council 2023/10 500.00
12th Middlesbrough Council 2023/05 500.00
20th Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/09 500.00
26th Northumberland County Council 2023/08 500.00
Totals
16586.76
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
July 18th
Opening Balance 16576.86 29th
26th GMBC 2023/03 500.00
Totals
17076.86
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Aug 17th
Opening Balance 17066.96 29th
7th Darlington Borough Council 2023/01 500.00
Totals
17566.96
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Sept 8th
Opening Balance 17557.06 8th
8th
13th
17th
29th
Totals
17557.06
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Oct 18th
Opening Balance 15692.24 20th
20th
20th
20th
20th
20th
20th
22nd
29th
Totals
15692.24
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Nov 8th
Opening Balance 14358.75 8th
13th Travel Lodge - Refund Purchase ref: 39 (30) 98.78 8th
18th Travel Lodge - Refund Purchase ref: 37 (31) 80.74 13th
28th North Tyneside Council 2003/19 2800.00 15th
15th
15th
16th
16th
17th
17th
17th
17th
20th
22nd
23rd
23rd
23rd
24th
28th
28th
28th
28th
28th
29th
29th
Totals
17338.27
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Dec
Opening Balance
11974.41
8th
Opening Balance 11974.41 8th
2nd LNER Refund Refund 12.50 8th
14th Durham County Council 2023/14 1400.00 8th
15th Darlington Borugh Council 2023/13 1050.00 8th
19th The National Literacy Trust 2023/36 300.00 8th
19th Redcard & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/21 350.00 8th
19th Sunderland County Council 2023/24 1400.00 8th
21st Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/18 815.00 8th
21st Northumberland County Council 2023/20 1750.00 8th
22nd South Tyneside Council 2023/22 1050.00 8th
19th
19th
19th
19th
19th
20th
23rd
28th
29th
Totals 20101.91
Date
Description
Ref
Income Date
Jan 9th
Opening Balance 5451.32 17th
18th Sunderland County Council 2023/35 690.06 29th
26th Stockton Borough Council 2023/23 1400.00
29th Darlington Borough Council 2023/25 545.24
Totals 8086.62
Date
Description
Ref
Income Date
Feb 17th
Opening Balance 7476.72
2nd Redcar & Cleveland Borough council 2023/32 286.59
13th Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/28 399.50
19th Gateshead Metropolitan Bourgh Council 2023/15 3500.00
20th Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/16 350.00
28th Gateshead Metropolitan Bourgh Council 2023/27 272.61
Totals 12285.42
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Description
Ref
Income
Date
Mar 1st
Opening Balance 12277.92 19th
7th Stockton Borough Council 2023/34 1112.84 27th
13th North Tyneside Council 2023/30 3307.68 29th
Totals
16698.44

TIVAL

Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charages 1 7.50
Gail Temperley 2 276.00
Ionos 3 2.40
Total Expenditure 285.90
Balance Carried Forward
R
12911.66
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Charles & Co. 4 300.00
Bank Charges 5 7.50
Registration & Reference 7 100.00
Catherine Scott 6 1500.00
Ionos 2.40
Total Expenditure 1909.90
Balance Carried Forward
R
14586.76
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charges 9 7.50
Ionos 10 2.40
Total Expenditure 9.90
Balance Carried Forward
R
16576.86
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charges 11 7.50
Ionas 12 2.40
Total Expenditure 9.90
Balance Carried Forward
R
17066.96
Description
Our ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charges 13 7.50
Ionos 14 2.40
Total Expenditure 9.90
Balance Carried Forward
R
17557.06
Description
Our Ref
Details
Expenditure
Travellodge 15 152.47
Travellodge 16 112.38
Travellodge 17 90.07
Catherine Scott 18 1500.00
Bank Charges 19 7.50
Ionos 20 2.40
Total Expenditure 1864.82
Balance Carried Forward
R
15692.24
Description
Our Ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charges 21 7.50
Travel Lodge 22 284.47
Travel Lodge 23 171.42
Travel Lodge 24 145.62
Travel Lodge 25 131.38
Travel Lodge 26 104.78
Travel Lodge 30 104.78
Travel Lodge 27 93.38
Zoom 28 287.76
Ionos 29 2.40
Total Expenditure 1333.49
Balance Carried Forward
R
14358.75
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
Travel Lodge 31 161.78
Travel Lodge 32 138.03
Travel Lodge 33 234.12
Premior Inn 34 147.48
LNER 35 5.60
LNER 36 5.60
Northern Rail 51 3.50
Northern Rail 52 12.30
LNER 50 9.60
BKG Hotel Booking.com 38 93.26
Northern Rail 40 5.80
Northern Rail 41 3.30
Bank Charges 42 7.50
LNER 43 19.60
LNER 44 9.60
LNER 45 3.40
LNER 46 15.80
LNER 47 20.30
Northern Rail 48 15.60
Paul Cookson 55 1783.70
Steve Skidmore 58 1080.00
GuyBass 59 909.00
C A Howe 54 600.00
Steve Skidmore 57 65.25
Amazon 61 11.34
Ionos 56 2.40
Total Expenditure 5363.86
Balance Carried Forward
R
11974.41
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
Daniel Tawse 66 1050.00
Tina Maisie 78 900.00
Vashti Hardy 60 900.00
Nishani Reed 77 900.00
Alan Windram 75 813.30
Jason Korsner 64 775.39
Ian Brown 67 720.00
Dominic Conlon 53 695.00
TraceyCorderoy 65 600.00
Dan Smith 63 300.00
Daniel Tawse 66 150.00
Bank charges 72 7.50
Marie Basting 69 900.00
Andrew ruffell 70 600.00
Hester Davis 62 600.00
Laura Mucha 68 600.00
Richard Drake 17 2604.00
M & S 79 33.00
Catherine Scott 74 1500.00
IONOS 73 2.40
Total Expenditure 14650.59
Balance Carried Forward R
5451.32
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
James Harris 76 600.00
Bank Charges 80 7.50
IONOS 81 2.40
Total Expenditure 609.90
Balance Carried Forward R
7476.72
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
Bank Charges 83 7.50
Total Expenditure 7.50
Balance Carried Forward R
12277.92
Description
Bank ref
Description
Bank ref
Details
Expenditure
Details
Expenditure
Ionos 82 6.00
Bank Charges 84 7.50
Catherine Scott 85 750.00
Ionos 86 6.00
Total Expenditure 769.50
Balance Carried Forward R
15928.94
Bank Balance 15928.94

NCBF - Sales Invoices 2023-24

Date
Name
Invoice No
Date
Name
Invoice No
Date
Name
Invoice No
Details NCBF Subscription Authors Fees Book Sales Travel &
Accomodation
Total Invoice
4/27/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/01 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/02 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Gateshead Council 2023/03 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/04 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2023/05 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/06 Subscripton 1085.00 1085.00
4/27/2023 North Tyneside council 2023/07 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Northumberland CountyCouncil 2023/08 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/09 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 South Tyneside Council 2023/10 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/11 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
4/27/2023 Sunderland CityCouncil 2023/12 Subscripton 500.00 500.00
11/19/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/13 Author Fees 1050.00 1050.00
11/19/2023 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/14 Author Fees 1400.00 1400.00
11/19/2023 Gateshead Council 2023/15 Author Fees 3500.00 3500.00
11/19/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/16 Author Fees 350.00 350.00
11/19/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2023/17 Author Fees 700.00 700.00
11/19/2023 Newcastle cityCouncil 2023/18 Author Fees 815.00 815.00
11/19/2023 North Tyneside Council 2023/19 Author Fees 2800.00 2800.00
11/19/2023 Northumberland CountyCouncil 2023/20 Author Fees 1,750.00 1750.00
11/19/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/21 Author Fees 350.00 350.00
11/20/2023 South Tyneside Council 2023/22 Author Fees 1,050.00 1050.00
11/19/2023 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/23 Author Fees 1,400.00 1400.00
11/19/2023 Sunderland CityCouncil 2023/24 Author Fees 1,400.00 1400.00
12/28/2023 Darlington Borough Council 2023/25 Book Sales 545.24 545.24
3/4/2024 Durham CountyCouncil 2023/26 Book Sales 1,489.09 1489.09
1/6/2024 Gateshead Council 2023/27 Book Sales 272.61 272.61
12/28/2023 Hartlepool Borough Council 2023/28 Book Sales 399.50 399.50
3/7/2024 Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/29 Book Sales 963.10 963.10
3/11/2024 North Tyneside Council 2023/30 Book Sales 3,307.68 3307.68
Not used 2023/31 0.00
12/28/2023 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council 2023/32 Book Sales 286.59 286.59
3/7/2024 South Tyneside Council 2023/33 Book Sales 626.00 626.00
2/6/2024 Stockton On Tees Borough Council 2023/34 Book Sales 1,112.84 1112.84
12/28/2023 Sunderland CityCouncil 2023/35 Book Sales 690.06 690.06
12/1/2023 Natnal LiteracyTrust 2023/36 Author Fees 300.00 300.00
3/4/2024 Gateshead Council 2023/37 Book Sales 2,851.17 2851.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
6585.00 16865.00 12543.88 0.00 35993.88
Breakdown Invoiced
NCBF Subscsriptions 6,585.00
Author Fees 16,865.00
Book Sales 12,543.88
Travel & Accommod ation 0.00
Total Breakdown 35,993.88

Sales Invoices

Unpaid Sales invoices from 2022-2023

Date Name Invoice no Deatls Grants Donaton/
Sponsorship
Local
Authorites
Book Sales
2/16/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2022/31 Book Sales 151.81
2/16/2023 Oxford University Press 2022/44 Book Sles 113.63
Travel &
Accommod
aton
Gala Day
Income
Bank
interest
Total Date Paid
151.81 18/04/23
113.63 12/04/23
265.44

NORTHERN CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

INCOME EXPENDITURE
2023-2024 2023-2024 2022-2023 2023-2024 2023-2024
2022-2023
£ £ £ £ £
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Total All funds All funds Unresticted
Funds
All funds
Total All
funds
GRANTS 0.00 0.00 0 FESTIVAL COORDINATOR 5,250.00 5,250.00
3,900
SPONSORSHIP 0.00 0.00 0 GALA DAY EXPENSES 2,136.40 2,136.40
288
LOCAL AUTHORITIES 6,585.00 6,585.00 6,000 NCBF EVALUATION 0.00 0.00
0
BOOK SALES 12,543.88 12,543.88 7,294 AUTHOR FEES GALA DAY 14,684.00 14,684.00
5,610
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION 0.00 0.00 -60 AUTHOR EXPENSES 857.64 857.64
0
GALA DAY INCOME 16,865.00 16,865.00 7,055 BOOK PURCHASES 2,615.34 2,615.34
6,031
BANK INTEREST RECEIVED 0.00 0.00 0 ACCOUNTANT/BOOK KEEPER
IT/INTERNET
SUNDRIES
BANK CHARGES
576.00
323.76
100.00
90.00
576.00
906
323.76
384
100.00
60
90.00
90
TOTAL 35,993.88 35,993.88 20,289 TOTAL 26,633.14 26,633.14 #
17,269
Surplus (Deficit) for the year 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,360.74 9,360.74
3,021
35,993.88 35,993.88 20,289 35,993.88 35,993.88
20,289
FUNDS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Brought forward at 31/3/23
Transfer of funds
Surplus (Deficit) for the year
TOTAL FUNDS
13,197.56
0.00
9,360.74
Carried forward at 31/3/24 22,558.30 ##
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUND
2023-2024 2022-2023 2023-2024
2022-2023
£ £ £
£
CASH AT BANK 15,928.94 12,932 FUND BROUGHT FORWARD 13,197.56
8,675
DEBORTS 0 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 9,360.74
4,523
Less Accrued Expenses 0 DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR
Less Deferred Income 6,629.36 265 Unrestricted funds 22,558.30
13,198
TOTAL ASSETS 22,558.30 13,197.56 FUND CARRIED FORWARD 22,558.30
13,197.56

Summary

19/11/2023 Middlesbrough Council 2023/17 Author Fees 700.00
04/03/2024 Durham County Council 2023/26 Book Sales 1489.09
07/03/2024 Newcastle CityCouncil 2023/29 Book Sales 963.10
07/03/2024 South Tyneside Council 2023/33 Book Sales 626.00
04/03/2024 Gateshead Council 2023/37 Book Sales 2851.17

Independent Examiner's Statement (1) (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material repsect the requirments In connection with my examination, no matterhas come to my attention: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirments of the 2011 Act has not been met, or (2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Charles & Co. Office 22A The Off Quay Building Foundry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LH David Graham FCCA Date: 24[th] April 2024