SL*llAPbr.3 Scropbox, Units 5 & 6 Collers Way, Reephom, Norfolk NRIO 4SW. Registered chority number 1050261 Mlnl Scrapbox Trustees Annual Report l Aprll 2024 to 31 March 2025 Scrapbox has had a pivotal year following 3 years of significant losses totalling almost £25,000 which had reduced the charity's reserves to approxlmately £10,000. Annual income from sales has not been sufficient to cover on-going annual expenses. There was a change in Trustees at the start of the period and the existing staff, who had managed Scrapbox dlll8ently for the prevlous 8 years, decided they wlshed to retired in July 2024. The Trustees strongly believed that If Scrapbox was to continue to be vlable It needed to be self-sustainlng from sales alone and should not be reliant on grants to cover day-to-day expenses. As at end July 2024, reserves were reduced still further to a balance of £5,700 as sales were still not covering expenses. The Scrapbox store closed for 6 weeks during the summer of 2024 whllst a radlcal refurbishment took place. The goal of the refurbishment was to increase the retail sales space by almost 50% by halving storage space. We also took the opportunity to revitalise stock dlsplays and improve overall shop layout to make it wheelchair frlendly. Thls was a risk as the remalnder of the reserves were used to pay for the refurbishment as well as regular costs for the closed perlod where we had no income to offset these. One of the Trustees gave Scrapbox a short-term loan of £1,740 to cover the difference between expenses and lack of sales during this period. This is shown as a credltor on the account5, New staff were employed from September 2024 and a decision was taken to increase opening hours from the previous 10 hours per week to 18 hours per week, With increased opening hours we were mindful that staffin8 Costs would increase. The Trustees are delighted that In the last 6 months Scrapbox has broken even (sales have equalled expenses) for the first time in 3 years. We now look to bulld on thls success going forward. In line with the stated goal of Scrapbox-"to reduce landfill by encouraging re-cycling and re-use of materials" from September 2024 we started to weigh all the goods we sell so we could evidence the impact on landfill that Scrapbox is having. From September 2024 to end March 2025 we have saved almost 5 tonnes of materlal from ending up in landfill and instead these item5 are finding a useful new purpose with our customers. The Trustees wish to thank all staff and volunteers for contributing to the turnaround of Scrapbox. We also want to acknowledge the loyalty and passion of our members, donor5, and customers. We see a brl ht future ahead.
STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Mini Scrapbox For the Year ended 31 March 2025 Reg18tered Charlty - Chaflty Reglstration number 1050261 Trustees Revd AndrewWhitehe8d Deborah Boldero Anne Fairchild Examlner.. Rlchard Wllson, Dlrector RW Accounta¢ Solutlons Ltd
FINAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Totals this year SECTION A Totals last year RECEIPTS Note Sales Total 41,323 34, 185 Goods 37,323 Membership Donations 4, 000 662 429 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 221 41,886 34,835 SECTION PAYMENTS Em lo eeslNIIPension 31,9501 110,317) (5,044} 1765) 161) {5081 (26,805) (73,920) Rent & Rates Utllities & Insurance 4,840) Repairs & Maintenance Licences (824) (530) Banklcard fees Olher paymenis TOTAL PAYMENTS (1,3381 {60.0831 (310) {47,2291 SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 18,1981 (12,3941 Total funds brought foNard from last year 10,406 Cash In hand 50 Sub total 10,456 Transfers and adjustments, TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR 2,258 10,406 Creditors (owed to Trustee) 11,7401
RW To: The Trustees of Mini Scrapbox RW Accountsncy Solutions Limited Fieldview | Bure Valley Lane Aylsham | Norfolk l NR116UA Independent examiners statement have completed my examination of the accounts for Mini Scrapbox Icharify No. 10502611. I can confirm that I have received all records from the trustees to allow me to carry out an Independent Examination. During the examination, I have carried out the following checks: Verified opening and closin8 bank statements in accordance with movement in the accounts Verified a comprehensive selection of transactions against source documentation Verified that there are regular payments to HMRC in respect of Tax and Nl I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which 8ive me cause to believe that, in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements of the Charities Act 2011. 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. Signed.. Name.. Richar on (Director) Address: RW Accountancy Solutions Limited, Fieldview, Bure Valley Lane, Aylsham, Norfolk, NRII 6UA th Date: 27 January 2026 RW Accountancy Solutions Limlted. Re8lStered offlce 21>22 Wenlock Road, London, Nl 7GU. RegiSted Number- 12483953