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2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02568695 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1028076

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

for

CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 17
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18 to 19

CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

The trustees have complied with their duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.

This report is prepared in accordance with the small company regime, Section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objects of the charity are to promote, using the medium of recycling of waste materials, the education, training, employment and support, especially though not exclusively, of adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. To achieve this CROW provides supported work experience and training for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties at a community-based recycling centre.

Using waste materials such as drink cans, office grade paper, clothes, fabric and other recyclable materials collected from companies, voluntary groups and the public, supervised training in basic processing and warehousing skills is made available to those people disadvantaged in the workplace.

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ETC

Waste Recycling

Collection and processing of office paper and aluminium cans continued with the throughput in 2023 increased by about 24% relative to the previous year, probably due to the continued recovery from Covid restrictions. The growth of the Scrapstore sales, supplemented by regular craft workshops, has continued with a 36% increase in the income generated relative to 2022.

Training Contracts

Training contracts with Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT) and Coventry City Council were terminated several years ago, but CROW has continued to work with the people placed, despite the lack of payment for this work. CROW continues to work with voluntary agencies to provide unpaid work/training placements either on a long or short-term basis.

Overview

The actions taken by Coventry City Council since October 2014 (the stopping of funding for the placements, the ending of the contract for shredding of confidential waste and the loss of can-bank collections following the introduction of "blue bin" scheme) had considerable financial implications for the charity. This made the charity increasingly reliant on fund-raising activities, in general, and the donations of one supporting organisation in particular, to meet total expenditure and support further developments. Existing and new business customers continue to use the charity's services, and new customers are constantly being sought. In particular, the activities of the Scrapstore have expanded considerably (see above).

Public benefit

The charities' activities, as described in this Trustees Report, explain how they are of public benefit. The trustees confirm that they comply with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the general guidance by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Volunteers

There is an established and approved Volunteer Policy within the charity to ensure best practice and safeguards for volunteers and service users.

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste

(Limited by Guarantee)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

CROW continues to offer recycling services for confidential and non-confidential office paper and sells bales of shredded paper for animal bedding and packaging. The work with community groups to save drinks cans for processing and recycling also continues. The income from the trading activities (excluding the Scrapstore) increased by 24% relative to 2022.

In May 2012, the Scrapstore scheme was launched at CROW comprising a 'treasure trove' of materials suitable for arts and crafts activities. The Scrapstore is open to schools, community groups and individuals who engage in art and crafts, and was a first for Coventry; it continues to be a popular facility. CROW has continued to employ a part-time Scrapstore Manager who has greatly expanded the sales and activities year on year.

CROW Staff and Volunteers are committed to providing appropriate levels of support to the young people and adults placed at CROW. The part-time Office Manager assists with the updating of policies and procedures, eg on data protection and Health & Safety and actively publicises CROW's activities, leading to several new customers. She has also taken responsibility for fund raising and has been very successful in obtaining several donations, some for specific projects (eg replacement fire doors) and some that can be used to help with general running costs. The total raised in 2023 was £25,750 (in addition to the Micropathology donation - see below). Also, in January 2019, CROW was approached by a recently retired person offering to volunteer for three days per week for both warehouse and office duties. He continues to make a substantial contribution, including as a back-up driver, and has now become a Trustee. There is also a new volunteer helping out in the office one day per week and some volunteers helping in the Scrapstore from time to time.

The disadvantaged workers continue to benefit from a variety of activities, including assisting the Driver with collections for those who are physically able. Perhaps the greatest benefit comes from their social interaction with the staff and each other.

Staffing

The part-time Scrapstore Manager, appointed in August 2021, has continued with the expansion and re-organisation of the contents of the Scrapstore, increases in publicity and recruitment of more volunteers to assist her. The benefits of these changes were very apparent in 2023.

A new Driver was appointed in March 2022 and has fitted in well.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charity has continued to provide a collection and recycling service to the local business community and schools for which it charges. During 2023, the charity again received a significant donation from Micropathology Limited to enable CROW to continue the work of supporting disadvantaged people. The Directors of Micropathology have stated their intention to continue to support CROW for which the Trustees of CROW are very grateful. Apart from the Micropathology funding, other donations have greatly increased in 2023 (see above). Overall, the reserves were about the same at the end of 2023 as they were at the end of 2022, despite the purchase of a replacement van in February 2023 and a large increase in the building insurance premium (£11,570 - almost double the previous premium). The good performance on the income for 2023 was, of course, offset by general increases in costs, particularly for energy.

Reserves policy

The management committee has examined the charities requirement for reserves in light of the main aims of the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be 6-12 months of the expenditure. This target has again been met, with the net reserves proving sufficient to cover approximately 9 month's expenditure of the charity. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the management committee are confident that they will be able to continue with the current activities of the charity, despite continued reliance upon donations and grants.

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste

(Limited by Guarantee)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Insurance issues

Last year, the Trustees reported problems with obtaining building insurance. The Trustees decided that the building would be more at risk if left empty and so it was agreed to continue working as normal. The City Council (owners of the freehold) were kept fully informed. In March 2023, building insurance was obtained, though at a premium of £10,000 plus tax etc, approximately double the premium in 2021. A condition of this insurance was for the manual fire alarm to be replaced by a fully monitored system by the end of May and this was done. At the time of writing (20 March 2024), this policy has been renewed for a premium of £10,552 plus tax and fees.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's articles are known as Members of the management committee. The Memorandum and Articles of Association determine the number, election procedure and period of office in which they can serve.

Organisational structure

A board of trustees of up to 13 members, who meet regularly, administer the charity. The Warehouse Manager and the Office Manager are responsible for the day to day operations of the charity. One of the trustees works at CROW on voluntary basis 1 or 2 days per week to oversee the financial and administrative functions.

Induction and training of new trustees

The trustees are generally familiar with the practical work of the charity and are given all relevant documents. From the outset, trustees are briefed by the committee and the managing trustees to give an overview of the charity, the role of the trustees and related information.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.

Significant external risks to funding are being reduced by the diversification of its activities. However the charity is reliant upon continued donations and grant receipts. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

02568695 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1028076

Registered office

Orchard House Sparkbrook Street Hillfields Coventry West Midlands CV1 5LB

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

Trustees

W Smith Director J Coleman Director B V Weenen Director K L Kelly Director M C McManus Director P K Bailey Director

Company Secretary

W Smith

Independent Examiner

Leigh Christou Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Leofric House Binley Road Coventry CV3 1JN

Other names

The registered name of the charity is as disclosed in the heading of the financial statements. The charity is also known by the following name: CROW Recycling

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

J Coleman - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee) ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr C A Christou

Leigh Christou Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Leofric House Binley Road Coventry CV3 1JN

20 March 2024

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
50,752
Charitable activities
Recycling activites
21,728
Other trading activities
3
15,290
Investment income
4
26
Other income
306
Total
88,102
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Recycling activites
87,207
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
895
Transfers between funds
13
649
Net movement in funds
1,544
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
197,049
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
198,593
Restricted
funds
£
10,754
-
-
-
-
10,754
5,105
5,649
(649)
5,000
-
5,000
31.12.23
31.12.22
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
61,506
36,105
21,728
21,406
15,290
11,090
26
-
306
-
98,856
68,601
92,312
69,646
6,544
(1,045)
-
-
6,544
(1,045)
197,049
198,094
203,593
197,049

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Balance Sheet 31 December 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
132,835
-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
10,299
-
Cash at bank and in hand
59,527
5,000
69,826
5,000
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(4,068)
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
65,758
5,000
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
198,593
5,000
NET ASSETS
198,593
5,000
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.12.23
Total
funds
£
132,835
10,299
64,527
74,826
(4,068)
70,758
203,593
203,593
198,593
5,000
203,593
31.12.22
Total
funds
£
125,253
10,979
64,582
75,561
(3,765)
71,796
197,049
197,049
197,049
-
197,049

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Balance Sheet - continued 31 December 2023

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 March 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

J Coleman - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements - going concern

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The charity has become increasingly reliant upon organisations providing donations and grant funding to continue to meet its day to day working capital requirements. The recurrence of such generosity from both local and national organisations cannot be guaranteed and the charity has no firm commitment of funding from any significant donor or grant provider. The charity's balance sheet largely consists of tangible fixed assets which are not readily convertible into working capital. The charity's reserves policy has been met this year.

The Trustees have continue discussions with a number of organisations, with a view to providing working capital, either on a gifted or loan basis, in order to alleviate the strain on the charity's cashflow, this has proved successful with an increase in donations received. The Trustees therefore believe it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result if the charity were unable to continue as a going concern.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Long leasehold - Period of lease
Plant and machinery - 20% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - 10% on cost
Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance
Computer equipment - 33% on cost

All fixed assets are stated at cost. Each purchase is considered on its merits as to whether it is a fixed asset, subject to a minimum of £100.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

3.

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Donations 35,752 36,105
Grants received 25,754 -
61,506 36,105
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Woodroffe Benton Foundation 1,750 -
The Eveson Trust 4,000 -
Garfield Weston Foundation 5,000 -
Edward Cadbury Trust 750 -
Misses Barrie Charitable Trust 2,000 -
The Screwfix Foundation 4,800 -
Heart of England Community Foundation 954 -
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust 5,000 -
Other grants 1,500 -
25,754 -
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Fundraising events 15,290 11,090

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
HMRC interest receivable 26 -
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 4,593 2,169
Other operating leases 3,000 3,000
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets (306) -

5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

No remuneration was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any person known to be connected with them directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity,

Trustees' expenses

There were no Trustees' expenses paid during the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

7. STAFF COSTS

STAFF COSTS
31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Wages and salaries 42,544 37,021
Other pension costs 882 741
43,426 37,762
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.12.23 31.12.22
Administrative staff 4 4

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

8.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
36,105
Charitable activities
Recycling activites
21,406
Other trading activities
11,090
Total
68,601
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Recycling activites
69,646
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(1,045)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
198,094
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
197,049
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
£
36,105
21,406
11,090
68,601
69,646
(1,045)
198,094
197,049

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
COST
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
Long
leasehold
£
164,677
-
-
164,677
40,338
1,663
-
42,001
122,676
124,339
Motor
vehicles
£
3,500
12,869
(3,500)
12,869
2,784
2,837
(2,806)
2,815
10,054
716
Plant and
machinery
£
54,088
-
-
54,088
54,088
-
-
54,088
-
-
Computer
equipment
£
3,836
-
-
3,836
3,654
77
-
3,731
105
182
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
3,143
-
-
3,143
3,127
16
-
3,143
-
16
Totals
£
229,244
12,869
(3,500)
238,613
103,991
4,593
(2,806)
105,778
132,835
125,253

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Prepayments
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
VAT
Pension creditor
Accrued expenses
12.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
Within one year
Between one and five years
In more than five years
31.12.23
£
1,950
8,349
10,299
31.12.23
£
-
529
985
176
2,378
4,068
31.12.23
£
3,000
12,000
206,001
221,001
31.12.22
£
4,605
6,374
10,979
31.12.22
£
156
138
1,257
159
2,055
3,765
31.12.22
£
3,000
12,000
209,001
224,001

Operating lease commitment relates to the rental charge on the long leasehold, included as a tangible fixed asset.

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Fire Doors
Training
Garden Project
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.23
£
197,049
-
-
-
-
197,049
Net
movement
in funds
£
895
490
159
5,000
5,649
6,544
Transfers
between
funds
£
649
(490)
(159)
-
(649)
-
At
31.12.23
£
198,593
-
-
5,000
5,000
203,593

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 88,102 (87,207) 895
Restricted funds
Fire Doors 4,800 (4,310) 490
Training 954 (795) 159
Garden Project 5,000 - 5,000
10,754 (5,105) 5,649
TOTAL FUNDS 98,856 (92,312) 6,544

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.1.22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
198,094
TOTAL FUNDS
198,094
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
68,601
TOTAL FUNDS
68,601
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.22
£
£
(1,045)
197,049
(1,045)
197,049
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(69,646)
(1,045)
(69,646)
(1,045)

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Fire Doors
Training
Garden Project
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.22
£
198,094
-
-
-
-
198,094
Net
movement
in funds
£
(150)
490
159
5,000
5,649
5,499
Transfers
between
funds
£
649
(490)
(159)
-
(649)
-
At
31.12.23
£
198,593
-
-
5,000
5,000
203,593

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 156,703 (156,853) (150)
Restricted funds
Fire Doors 4,800 (4,310) 490
Training 954 (795) 159
Garden Project 5,000 - 5,000
10,754 (5,105) 5,649
TOTAL FUNDS 167,457 (161,958) 5,499

The incoming funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following:

The transfers made during the current year relates to where amounts received were in excess of amounts expended, and the donor gave permission for the Charity to expend the remaining funds as it wished, in accordance with the charitable objectives as set out in the deed of trust.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.

15. FUNDS

As at 31 December 2023, restricted funds amounted to £5,000 (2022: £Nil). Restricted funds are expected to be expended in the next financial year.

All remaining funds of the Charity were unrestricted, which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objectives as set out in the deed of trust.

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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste (Limited by Guarantee)

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 35,752 36,105
Grants received 25,754 -
61,506 36,105
Other trading activities
Fundraising events 15,290 11,090
Investment income
HMRC interest receivable 26 -
Charitable activities
Sales from recycling 21,728 21,406
Other income
Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets 306 -
Total incoming resources 98,856 68,601
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 42,544 37,021
Pensions 882 741
Other operating leases 3,000 3,000
Premises costs 4,876 6,099
Materials purchased 887 1,797
Vehicle running costs 3,439 2,614
Telephone & PPS 356 343
Volunteer expenses 782 965
Canteen & cleaning 421 343
Repairs & renewals 9,599 3,240
Insurances 15,916 7,851
Sundry expenses 1,961 775
Bad debts 767 277
Bank charges 155 95
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 4,593 2,168
90,178 67,329
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees 1,960 1,810
Carried forward 1,960 1,810

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

31.12.23 31.12.22
£ £
Governance costs
Brought forward 1,960 1,810
Other professional fees 174 507
2,134 2,317
Total resources expended 92,312 69,646
Net income/(expenditure) 6,544 (1,045)

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