Knighton and District Community Support Project
Receipts and Payments Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Knighton and District Community Support Project
Contents of the financial statements
Charity information
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's report
Receipts and payments account
Statement of assets and liabilities
Statement of restricted funds
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5 to 6
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Notes to the accounts
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Charity information
Charity number:
Date of registration:
Principal office:
1064122
27 August 1997
21 Broad Street
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BL
Trustees:
Mrs A P Jones
Mrs Y Moses
Miss I Thomas
Dr A M Moulden
Ms J Lloyd
Ms K L Mcindoe

Knighton and District Community Support Project
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The charity is governed by the Constitution of Knighton & District Community Support dated July 2014.
Appointment of Trustees
The Trustees are elected by members.
For the year ended 31 March 2025, there has been no changes in trustees.
Objectives and activities
The notion of Knighton & District Community Support was formulated through local church groups where
enthusiastic community members got together to initiate a pilot project to support care in the community.
The main areas of work revolved around assisting the elderly and inform to stay in their own homes; to
support those marginalised by disability or mental health and to support families with young children.
Whilst core members of staff are employed, much of the work is carried out by volunteer members of
the community, who bring a diversity of skills, local knowledge and practical experience to the project.
As a rural community, Knighton suffers from isolation and difficulty in accessing amenities and services.
To this end the Community Transport Scheme provides, regular and reliable transport through volunteers
using their own cars, to allow those disadvantaged by rural isolation and lack of public transport to attend
medical appointments and necessary social journeys.
The project registered as a charity in 1994 and is managed by a committee of volunteer trustees who give
generously of their time and expertise in accounting, management and caring. The committee is open
to new members and welcomes the additions of new skills and ideas for the project.
It is a rewarding and fulfilling process and delivers an increased awareness of and a sense of belonging to a
supportive and connected community. The contribution of volunteer hours is recorded, and a Code of
Conduct is applicable to all volunteers.
The Trustees have had due regard to the revised guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit per section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act.
Transport
Knighton & District Community Support are now 100% focused on providing community transport for medical
and social purposes, adapting to local needs such as prescription deliveries and shopping assistance. This ensures
public benefit by enabling access to healthcare, reducing isolation and supporting vulnerable groups.
There is currently one full time member of staff, two part time drivers and 16 volunteer drivers, who make
sure this side of things runs as smoothly as possible.
Our team includes one full-time staff member, two part-time drivers, and 16 dedicated volunteer drivers, who
ensure smooth operations.
At the start of the financial year, we responded swiftly to increased demand from the NHS catching up on delayed
operations and appointments. However, many were postponed or rescheduled at short notice, including on the day or
after drivers had departed, which strained resources but highlighted our flexibility.
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Report of The Trustees continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Transport - continued
In April & October 2024 we assisted many of our clients & non clients to get to their covid vaccination, with a fair
amount of them being scheduled by the health boards on a weekend, which did impact on our drivers.
In April and October 2024, we assisted clients and non-clients with COVID vaccinations, including weekend
appointments scheduled by health boards, which impacted driver availability but ensured vital health access for
the community.
November 2024 brought heavy snowfall, disrupting both the Town Connection and Community Car services for
about a week. Despite this, we maintained core operations where possible.
The charity has relied significantly on National Lottery funding over the past two years to sustain its transport
services. Unfortunately, this funding will cease in the coming year, and despite exploring alternative fundraising
and income generation options, the trustees have concluded that there are insufficient resources to continue
operations in the longer term, especially as The Furniture Barn is not producing the income it once was.
As a result, the charity will proceed to an orderly closure.
The focus in the coming period will be on:
• Continuing to deliver essential services for as long as resources allow.
• Settling all outstanding liabilities.
• Transferring any remaining assets (after meeting obligations) to one or more other registered charities with
similar objectives, in line with our governing document and Charity Commission requirements.
• Notifying the Charity Commission of the closure to enable removal from the register of charities.
The trustees are committed to managing this process responsibly to minimize disruption to the community we
have served and to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.
Community car scheme
We have 495 members across the Community Car and Town Connection Schemes (81 under 60 and 414 over 60). -
Volunteer drivers completed 1,541 journeys, transporting 1,771 people. Of these:
• 1,177 were medical/medical-related (77%)
• 364 were social/non-medical (23%)
Town Connection
The mileage covered by the Town Connection this financial year was 10,897 miles, with a total of 630 journeys
made and 945 passengers carried.
Of these journeys, 201 were medically related, 429 were non-medical.
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Report of The Trustees continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Town Connection - continued
We continued weekly shopping trips to Landrindod, Ludlow, Leominster, and Newtown, offering varied
supermarket access. The Out & About scheme transported residents to seaside destinations and towns like
Newquay and Kidderminster, combating social isolation.
Additionally, we adapted to community needs by delivering 512 prescriptions and providing weekly shopping
assistance to several clients.
Passenger numbers increased due to our larger vehicle (capacity for 6 people) and high demand for vaccination
transports.
Services that we deliver:
The Furniture Barn
The Community Car Scheme
The Town Connection Scheme
Bike Workshop - This is totally self-funded & run by KDCS
Financial Review
Expenditure on salaries is up £9,063 reflecting more town connection journeys
and salary increases.
In this current year there is a salary increase of 31%
May I thank this opportunity to thanks the donors of goods to us and to thanks
all our volunteers, without whom, we would not survive.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees' Report above.
KeLL
Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees:
Mrs K Mcindoe
Position:
Vice Chairperson
Date: 26 January 2026
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Independent Examiner's Report
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Knighton and District Community Support Project
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Knighton and District Community
Support Project for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
• examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanations trom the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no
opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those
matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives 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 the accounting records; or
• the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Independent Examiner's Report
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Francis Nock F.C.C.A
D.R.A. & Co. (Audit) Limited
Chartered Accountants
Kingsland House
39 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6BL
Date:
26t January 2026
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Receipts and payments account
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Receipts
Barn Income
Powys THB - NEPT
Powys CC - Core funding
Bethany Training
Town connection receipts
Donations/Grants
Miscellaneous Income
Total receipts
Payments
Office Admin & Drivers Salary
Inland Revenue
Rent & Charges
Electricity, Heat & Water
Insurance
Telephone
Computer Costs
Printing & Stationery
Equipment & Repairs
Bank Charges
Van Costs - Fuel, MOT etc
Car Costs - Fuel, MOT etc
Drivers Expenses
NEPT
Accountancy & Legal Fees
Recycling
PCC Expenses
Sundry Expenses
Donations
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
Cash funds brought forward
Cash funds 31.03.2025
Unrestricted
Funds
31.03.2025
14,306
11,522
5,278
6,008
1,110
169
38,393
10,008
4,613
2,278
1,628
83
1,502
146
170
3,205
7,653
888
1,296
2,910
873
37,253
1,140
29,879
31,019
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Restricted
Funds
31.03.2025
.
51,085
51,085
36,605
6,195
5,004
-
670
8,916
57,390
(6,305)
31,996
25,691
Total
Funds
31.03.2025
14,306
11,522
5,278
6,008
52,195
169
89,478
36,605
6,195
15,012
4,613
2,278
1,628
83
1,502
146
170
3,205
670
8,916
7,653
888
1,296
2,910
873
94,643
(5,165)
61,875
56,710
Total
Funds
31.03.2024
32,543
12,402
7,808
2,317
2,978
52,558
452
111,058
34,281
3,777
15,012
6,157
1,531
1,940
142
822
106
3,945
905
12,951
9,347
816
574
1,095
30
93,431
17,627
44,248
61,875

Knighton and District Community Support Project
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
funds
31.03.2025
Restricted
funds
31.03.2025
Total
Funds
31.03.2025
Total
Funds
31.03.2024
Cash funds
Cash
Motor vehicles - cost
31,019
31,019
59,567
59,567
25,691
25,691
56,710
56,710
59,567
59,567
61,875
61,875
59,567
59,567
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:-
Name:
Mrs K Mcindoe
Position: Vice Chairperson
Date:
26 January 2026
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Statement of restricted funds
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Lottery: Project funding
2025
2024
Restricted b/fwd
Funds received
Funds utilised
Closing balance
31,996
51,085
(57,390)
25,691
2,639
48,865
(19,508)
31,996
Restricted funds relate to grant funding received from the National Lottery.
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Knighton and District Community Support Project
Notes to the accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Related party disclosures
During the year, the finance officer Mr J Moses was paid for his professional services of £5,500 (2024: £6,000).
There was no balance owed to or from any related parties as at 31 March 2025.
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