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2023-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 09 2022 31 08 2023 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Mere Green 0-5

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1019905

Charity's principal address Mere Green Library & Community Centre 30A Mere Green Road Sutton Coldfield Postcode B75 5BT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Duncan Gore Chair Family members of Mere
Green 0-5 (parents/carers
who attend Mere Green 0-5
Pre-School and/or Mere
Green 0-5 Stay & Play group)
elect the Management
Committee members
(trustees).at the AGM by
majority vote.
Up to 3 further co-opted
committee members can be
join the management
committee part way through
the year. They are accepted
onto the committee by a
committee member vote at a
regular committee meeting.
Melanie
Panayiotou
VickyMoran Secretary
Laura Vaakanainen Treasurer
Alana Teague

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Nov 2021

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name
Address
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Melanie Panayiotou (Pre-School Manager)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)[Constitution dated August 2016] How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)[Association] Trustee selection methods Trustees elected by members vote at AGM or up to 3 co-opted members (eg. appointed by, elected by) voted in by current trustees.

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include We follow the Pre-School Learning Alliance Constitution and tend to follow additional information, where their policies and procedures for recruitment and training relevant, about:

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The aim of Mere Green 0-5 is to enhance the development and education of pre-school age children, by providing a safe environment in which to learn and play.

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Nov 2021

Mere Green 0-5 runs a preschool playgroup open to children from the age of 2 to 5. This operates Monday and Tuesday mornings, and all day Wednesday to Friday.

We also run a Stay & Play group with sessions open to children from 0-3 and their parents/carers.

Mere Green 0-5 promotes early education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage profile and has been rated as good by OFSTED.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given careful consideration to the charity commissions general guidance on public benefit.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

We are successfully operating with an elected committee of volunteer members.

Government Early Education Entitlement Funding enables us to employ staff who work closely with the committee to provide an OFSTED good rated community pre-school.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

Volunteers work closely with staff to provide a safe stimulating environment for all children and adults. Together, volunteers and staff, continually evaluate and grow to ensure the setting provides the very best care for the children, their families and the community.

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Nov 2021

Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Fundraising events during the year raised: £325

Our preschool is very popular. We are proud of the wide range of play and learning activities provided at our preschool. We plan activities based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile and the individual needs and interests of our children. We operate from a room within a community centre. As we don't have exclusive use of the room, we need to reinvent the space every day, which gives us an excellent opportunity to vary the activities we offer. We are fortunate to have a fantastic outdoor play area, provided from fundraising activity in past years. Our children have a wide range of activities they can undertake outside.

Behaviour at our sessions is generally excellent, which is testament to the structure of the sessions and our excellent staff. Our view, and that of their parents, is that when the children leave 0-5 to start school they are school ready, thanks to their experiences at Mere Green 0-5.

There have been no serious incidents to report during this period.

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Nov 2021

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Section E Financial review

We endeavour to maintain a reserve fund (cash funds) of 3 – 6 months Brief statement of the average operating costs to protect Mere Green 0-5 against unforeseen charity’s policy on reserves expenses; fluctuations in demand for places; changes in government policy on early years funding and future projects. This also covers the costs that would be incurred should we cease to operate. At the end of this period our reserve account held funds of £20100. These funds are held in a separate reserve account. Details of any funds materially N/A in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Our main source of funding is fees and charges for our services. This is supplemented by fundraising activity led by the management committee. This year we have held various fundraising activities including cake sales and nearly new sales.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Duncan Gore Laura Vaakanainen Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chair] Treasurer

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Registered number 1019905

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

Report and Accounts

31 August 2023

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Report and accounts Contents

Page
Centre information 1
Treasurers' report 2
Accountants' report 3
Profit and loss account 4
Balance sheet 5
Statement of changes in equity 6
Notes to the accounts 7

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Company Information

Accountants

KATHY O DONNELL FCCA MAAT 35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD W MIDLANDS B75 6LE

1019905 Registered Office

Mere Green Community Centre Mere Green Road

West Midlands

Treasurer Laura Vaakanainen

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Registered number: 1019905 Treasurers' Report

I approve these account which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account , Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis as set out in note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compiliation,

LAURA VAAKANAINEN TREASURER

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Accountants' Report

Accountants' report to the directors of MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 August 2023. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.

In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.

We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.

KATHY O DONNELL FCCA MAAT Chartered Certified Accountants

35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD W MIDLANDS B75 6LE

29 February 2024

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 August 2023

Turnover
Toddlers Income
Pre School Income
Stay & Play
Fund raising -Photos
Fund raising -Easy Fund
Fund raising -Donations
Fund raising -All my own
Sundry Income
Income - Fruit
-
Net Income
Interest Recd Gross
Gross Income
Expenses
Accounts charge
Admin expenses
Bank Charges
Cleaning expenses
Consumables- Equipment
Consummables
Consummables - Fruit
Consummables- It Software
Consummables- session activiities
Consummables- session activiities
CRB checks
Depreciation
Fund raising - Other
Fund raising -All my Own work
Fund raising -Toddlers
Fund raising -Uniforms
Insurance
Ofstead registration
Printing Postage & stationery
Refresthments-stay & play
Rent Pre School
Rent Stay and Play
Reparis and Maintenance
Sundries
Telephone & Internet
Toddlers expenses
Training
Wages Pre School
Wages Toddlers
-
Total Expenses
Profit (loss) for period
2023
-
103,316
2,157
130
45
4
146
52
1,201
-
107,051
-
107,051
460
208
92
155
3,274
727
371
819
-
689
146
1,550
-
105
-
-
1,024
50
613
122
7,965
1,074
135
-
60
-
599
84,895
-
-
105,133
1,918
2022
6,050
93,750
2,206
-
71
68
662
637
-
-
103,444
-
103,444
460
408
87
-
-
479
308
-
-
742
199
690
-
447
-
-
994
50
660
-
6,014
912
-
951
-
95
223
77,965
2,392
-
94,076
9,368

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Registered number: 1019905 Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023

Notes 2023 2022
1
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 2 1,723 2,761
Investments -
1,723 2,761
Current assets
Stocks - 20
Debtors 3 761 -
Cash at bank and in hand 58,176 55,690
58,937 55,710
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year 4 (3,665) (3,394)
Net Current Assets 55,272 52,316
Total assets less current
liabilities 56,995 55,077
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year - -
Provisions for liabilities - -
Net Current Liabilites 56,995 55,077
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital - -
Share premium - -
Revaluation reserve - -
Profit and loss account 56,995 55,077
Capital Account 56,995 55,077

The committee are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The committee acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

LAURA VAAKANAINEN Treasurer Approved by the board on 29 February 2024

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).

Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment 20% reducing value

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

Taxation

A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Pensions

Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

0
Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
2
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 September 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 August 2023
Amortisation
At 1 September 2022
Provided during the year
On disposals
At 31 August 2023
Net book value
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2022
3
Debtors
Trade debtors
Deferred tax asset
Other debtors
Amounts due after more than one year included above
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
Trade creditors
Corporation tax
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in
which the company has a participating interest
2023
Number
16
32,179
-
(7,990)
24,189
29,417
1,552
(8,503)
22,466
1,723
2,762
2023
-
86
-
-
675
761
-
2023
-
1,160
-
2,096
-
409
-
3,665
2022
Number
11
28,341
3,838
-
32,179
27,746
690
981
29,417
2,762
2022
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2022
-
3,394
-
-
-
-
-
3,394

5 Additional Information Note re increase in rent expenses 22-23 This reflects a 20% per year rise for 5 years charged by the centre and £755.52 paid in 22-23 which related to an outstanding Invoice for year 21-22 not previously provided for .

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

Mere Green Community Centre Mere Green Road

West Midlands

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Registered number 1019905

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

Report and Accounts

31 August 2023

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Report and accounts Contents

Page
Centre information 1
Treasurers' report 2
Accountants' report 3
Profit and loss account 4
Balance sheet 5
Statement of changes in equity 6
Notes to the accounts 7

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Company Information

Accountants

KATHY O DONNELL FCCA MAAT 35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD W MIDLANDS B75 6LE

1019905 Registered Office

Mere Green Community Centre Mere Green Road

West Midlands

Treasurer Laura Vaakanainen

1

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Registered number: 1019905 Treasurers' Report

I approve these account which comprise of the Profit and Loss Account , Balance Sheet and the related notes. I acknowledge my responsibility for the accounts, including the appropriateness of the accounting basis as set out in note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compiliation,

LAURA VAAKANAINEN TREASURER

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Accountants' Report

Accountants' report to the directors of MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 August 2023. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.

In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.

We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.

KATHY O DONNELL FCCA MAAT Chartered Certified Accountants

35 HILL LANE BASSETTS POLE SUTTON COLDFIELD W MIDLANDS B75 6LE

29 February 2024

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 August 2023

Turnover
Toddlers Income
Pre School Income
Stay & Play
Fund raising -Photos
Fund raising -Easy Fund
Fund raising -Donations
Fund raising -All my own
Sundry Income
Income - Fruit
-
Net Income
Interest Recd Gross
Gross Income
Expenses
Accounts charge
Admin expenses
Bank Charges
Cleaning expenses
Consumables- Equipment
Consummables
Consummables - Fruit
Consummables- It Software
Consummables- session activiities
Consummables- session activiities
CRB checks
Depreciation
Fund raising - Other
Fund raising -All my Own work
Fund raising -Toddlers
Fund raising -Uniforms
Insurance
Ofstead registration
Printing Postage & stationery
Refresthments-stay & play
Rent Pre School
Rent Stay and Play
Reparis and Maintenance
Sundries
Telephone & Internet
Toddlers expenses
Training
Wages Pre School
Wages Toddlers
-
Total Expenses
Profit (loss) for period
2023
-
103,316
2,157
130
45
4
146
52
1,201
-
107,051
-
107,051
460
208
92
155
3,274
727
371
819
-
689
146
1,550
-
105
-
-
1,024
50
613
122
7,965
1,074
135
-
60
-
599
84,895
-
-
105,133
1,918
2022
6,050
93,750
2,206
-
71
68
662
637
-
-
103,444
-
103,444
460
408
87
-
-
479
308
-
-
742
199
690
-
447
-
-
994
50
660
-
6,014
912
-
951
-
95
223
77,965
2,392
-
94,076
9,368

4

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Registered number: 1019905 Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2023

Notes 2023 2022
1
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 2 1,723 2,761
Investments -
1,723 2,761
Current assets
Stocks - 20
Debtors 3 761 -
Cash at bank and in hand 58,176 55,690
58,937 55,710
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year 4 (3,665) (3,394)
Net Current Assets 55,272 52,316
Total assets less current
liabilities 56,995 55,077
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year - -
Provisions for liabilities - -
Net Current Liabilites 56,995 55,077
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital - -
Share premium - -
Revaluation reserve - -
Profit and loss account 56,995 55,077
Capital Account 56,995 55,077

The committee are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The committee acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

LAURA VAAKANAINEN Treasurer Approved by the board on 29 February 2024

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).

Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment 20% reducing value

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

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MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

Taxation

A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

Pensions

Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.

7

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023

0
Employees
Average number of persons employed by the company
2
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 September 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 August 2023
Amortisation
At 1 September 2022
Provided during the year
On disposals
At 31 August 2023
Net book value
At 31 August 2023
At 31 August 2022
3
Debtors
Trade debtors
Deferred tax asset
Other debtors
Amounts due after more than one year included above
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
Trade creditors
Corporation tax
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
Amounts owed by group undertakings and undertakings in
which the company has a participating interest
2023
Number
16
32,179
-
(7,990)
24,189
29,417
1,552
(8,503)
22,466
1,723
2,762
2023
-
86
-
-
675
761
-
2023
-
1,160
-
2,096
-
409
-
3,665
2022
Number
11
28,341
3,838
-
32,179
27,746
690
981
29,417
2,762
2022
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2022
-
3,394
-
-
-
-
-
3,394

5 Additional Information Note re increase in rent expenses 22-23 This reflects a 20% per year rise for 5 years charged by the centre and £755.52 paid in 22-23 which related to an outstanding Invoice for year 21-22 not previously provided for .

MERE GREEN 0-5 REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1019905

Mere Green Community Centre Mere Green Road

West Midlands

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