Dovecot and Princess Drive Communtty Assoclatlon
Charity No. 1064490
Trustees, Report and Unaudlted Attounts
31 March 2024

Dovecot and Prlncess Drlve Community Assoclatlon
Contents
Pages
2to4
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash flows
Notes to the Accounts
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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16to17
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Communty Assoclatlon
Trustees Annual Report
The Drive
The trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 March 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE D￿Alls
Charity No. 1064490
Principal Office
235B Finch Lane
Knotty Ash
Liverpool
L14 4AE
Trustees
The following trustees seNed during the year:
M. Barrigan
C. Goulding
(Resigned 30 August 2023)
J.J.W. Goulding
J. Jennings
P. Mitchell
A. Oprisan
(Resigned 23 August 2023)
(Resigned 25 March 2024)
(Resigned 30 September 20241
Key Management Personnel
Chair
Colette Goulding
Accountants
Roberts, Emery and Co Ltd
13 Clinton Place
Liverpool
L12 7HB
OBJEcllvES AND AcfiviTIES
The Dovecot and Princess Drive CommunityA55ociation {commonly referred to as The Drive) was established
in 1997 by our deeply missed former chair Jon Jennings. The Drive's primary purpose is to benefit residents
of the Yewtree. Knotty Ash and Dovecot area. Through associations with voluntary organisations and
statutory authorities, The Drive strives to alleviate poverty, help advance employment training/educatiDn,
improve mental health and wellbeing, and provide a spao for recreational activities. One of The Drive's core
aims is to provide food aid to our service users- this is evident in our food clubs, social supermarkets. cooking
classe5, 'toa5t and chat, sessions Iwhich also reduce social isolation), and more. Throughout the week and in
numerous locations, our Community Stores offer fresh, frozen and ambient groceries to people many of
whom experiencing social isolation or living in food crisis.
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Dovecot and Prlncess Drlve Community Associatlon
Trustees Annual Report
Our trustees are made up of local people who represent the communlty using their Ilved experien￿ of
present issues to tackle social deprivation in the area. Activities Include Debt, Welfare and Employability
Support, Emergency Food Provision, Health and Wellbeing Attivities, Family Advice. Upcycling, Knittin& Tea
& Toast, Breakfast & Board Games, Art Therapy, Movle Nights, Halloween/Easter/Eurovision/Other Events,
Dementia Café, Gardenlng, Wildflower Seeds, Sports, Baby Basics and much more- all free of charge. We
ensure that nobody is left behind and break down barrier5 to entry by arranging transport, digital delivery,
equipment loan/gifting and flexible hour5 all week. We svork with other leading local third 5e¢or
organisations such as Strengthening Wellbeing Together CIC, Dot Art and Creative Spaces Co to offer
state-of-the-art creative therapies and wellbeing sessions to all ages. Additionally wé run half-term and
summer sessions supporting parent5 in work, we a150 work with the Local Authority to support crime
reduction and anti-social behaviour with drop-in sessions and we are often visited by local politicians. who
come to work in the community. We support over 5000 people a year with ancillary wrap around support
and community activities reducing social isolation, socio-economic disadvantage and promote
mental/physical health. Our volunteers come from within the community and have even progressed onto
paid employment with us, Ultimately, we see ourselves a5 an integral part of the community, feeding the
hungry and empowering hobbies and ambitions. The community tells us that 92% of attendees feel less
socially isolated and 87% of attendees feel more positive about their mental or physical health after engaging
with our activities.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
With our food club's continued growth, we have successfully broadened our support network, providing
affordable food supplie5 to an increasing number of local residents. We are particularly pleased to announce
that we have once again secured Holiday Activities and Food {HAF) funding to deliver comprehensive school
holiday programmes across Dovecot, Yew Tree and Knotty Ash. These initiatives have proven instrumentsl in
supporting families during term breaks whilst fostering stronger community bonds.
Our community engagement efforts have expanded significantly, with a particular focus on youth activities
that demonstrably enhance community spirit and social cohesion. The impact of our work has been
recognised by our local Merseyside Police Community Engagement officer, who has nominated our
organisation for additional funding a testament to our successful track record in providing meaningful
diversionary activities and reducing both crime and social isolation in our service areas.
This achievement reflect5 the dedication and hard work of our entire team. I would like to express my
heartfelt gratitude to our Board members, staff and volunteers who tirele551y support the Charity throughout
the year. Their unwavering commitment ensures we can continue delivering these vital services to our
community- As we look ahead to 2025/2026, we are confident in our ability to build upon these successes
and further enhance our positive irnpact across the communities we serve.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
A review of the charity'5 financial position at the year end 31st March 2024. In 2024 income increased to
£209.516 {2023: £134,629) with an increase in expenditure to £213,51212023: £159,791). There is a net
deficit for the period of £3,996, this is an improvement on the previous year {2023.. £25,162). The deficit is
mainly due to the timing of grants 15sued. At the year-end unrestritted funds total £16,247 {2023: £20,243).
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Communlty Associatlon
Trustees Annual Report
The trustees are responsible for the management and administration of the Charity's properties and funds in
accordance with our trust deed dated 19th September 1997. Except where otherwise agreed, every issue
may be determined by a simple majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Trustee5. A re501ution which is
in writing and signed by all trustees is as valid as a resolution passed at a meeting. Each Trustee has one vote
on each issue, in the event of a tie the Chair of the meeting has a second deciding vote.
The trustees meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. The
managers also attend these meetings but have no voting riEhts. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to
day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the managers, volunteers, finance and
administration staff. There is shared responsibility for ensuring that the Charity delivers the Services
specified, that the key performance indicators are met and that the staff team continues to develop their
skills and working practice5 in Ilne wrth good practice.
ststement of trustees, re5ponsibilitie5 In relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accountlng Practice).
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. the applicable Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations. and the
provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and
hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Q _
C. Goulding
Trustee
22 January 2025
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Community A5so¢lation
Independent Examlners Report
Independent Examlner's Report to the trustees of Dovecot and Prlncess Drlve Communlty Associatlon
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial ststements of Dovecot and Princess Drive
Community Association for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial staternents in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Art,).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of
the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Art.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connectlon with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
• the accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
the financial statements do not accord wlth those records. or
• the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other
than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair, vlew which is not a matter
consldered as part of an independent examination.
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 understandlng of the financial
ststements to be reached.
Roberts Emery and Company Ltd FCCA
Roberts. Emery and Co Ltd
13 Clinton Place
Liverpool
L12 7HB
22 January 2025
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Communlty Association
Statement of Flnanclal Activitles
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestrirted
funds Total funds Totsl funds
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
190.341
19,175
190,341
19,175
128,824
5,805
Total
209,516
209,516
134,629
Expendlture on:
Charitable activitles
Other
191,252
22,260
191.252
22,260
129,389
30,402
Total
213,512
213,512
159,791
Net gains on investments
Net expenditure
Transfers between funds
Net expenditure before other
gains/(losses)
{3,9961
13,996)
(25,1621
{3,996)
(3,996)
{25,162)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconcillation of funds;
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carrled forward
{3,996)
{3,996)
125,162)
20,243
20,243
45,405
16,247
16,247
20,243
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Dovecot and Princess Drlve Community Associatlon
Balance Sheet
at 31 March 2024
Charlty No. 1064490
2024
2023
Fixed assets
rangible assets
20,163
20,163
26,757
26,757
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
51,164
51,164
(55,080)
{3,916)
16,247
12.546
12,546
(19,060}
(6,514)
20,243
Credltors: Amount falling due within one year
Net current Ilabillties
Total assets less current Ilabilitles
Net assets excludlng pension asset or Ilabillty
Total net assets
io
16,247
20,243
16,247
20,243
The funds of the charity
Restrlrted funds
Unrestrirted funds
General funds
li
li
16,247
20,243
16,247
20,243
Reserves
11
Total fvnds
16,247
20,243
Approved by the trustees on 22 January 2025
And signed on their behalf by:
C. Goulding
Trustee
22 January 2025
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Dovecot and Prlncess Drlve Community Association
Statement of Cash flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Netexpenditure per Statement of Financial Actlvities
{3,996)
{25,1621
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Increase in trade and other payables
7,061
36,020
8,373
9A68
Net cash provided by/(u5ed In) operating activities
39,085
{7,321)
Cash flows from investlng artivities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
(467)
{8.402)
Net osh used In Investlng actlvitles
(467)
{8.402)
Net ￿5h from fjnancing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
38.618
{15,723)
Cash and tash equivalents at the beginning of the year
12.546
28,269
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
51,164
12,546
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances
51,164
12,546
51,164
12,546
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Dovecot and Prlncess Drive Communlty Associatlon
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
l Accounting pollcies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance.with the Financ.ial
Reporting Standard-applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102} issued on.16 Jul¥ 2G14@nt*the.,
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and the
Charities Act 2011.
Change in basis of accounting or to prÈviou5 accounts
There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rule5 and method of accounting) sin
last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trusteÈs.in furthèrance Of tITe
general objects of the charity.
These are unrestrlcted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation tre5erve representing the
restatement of investment assets at their market values.
These are available for use subject to restrirtions imposed by-th'e'donor or through
terms of an appeal.
Designated funds
Revaluation funds
Restricted funds
Income
Recognition of
income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities {SoFA} when the charity
becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the Income and the amount of
the income can be measured with sufficient reliabiltty.
Income with related Where income has related expenditure the Income and related expenditure is
expenditure
reported gross in the SOFA.
Donations and
legacies
Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the
the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement
to the income.
Tax reclaims on
Income from tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the
donations and gifts Eift/donation to which it relates.
Donated service5
and facilitie5
These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure)
where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
material.
Volunteer help
The value of any volunteer help re￿iVed is not included in the accounts.
Investment income This Is included in the accounts when receivable.
Gains/{105ses) on
This includes any galn or1055 resulting from revaluing investments to market value
revaluation of fSxed at the end of the year.
assets
Galns/{lossesl on
investment assets
This includes any gain orloss on the sale of investments.
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Dovecot and Princess Drlve Community Assodation
Notes to the Accounts
Expendlture
Recognition of
expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expendtture includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it
relates.
Expenditure on
raising funds
These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. fundraising
trading tosts and investment management Costs.
Expenditure on
These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its ?ctivities and
charitable activities Services in the furtherance of its object5, including the making of grants and
governance costs.
All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for
grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet
paid.
These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirement5 of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees.
costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of
other administration costs.
Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular actFVity.
Grants payable
"Governance costs
Taxation
The charity 15 exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Freehold investment property
Investment properties are measured initially at Cost and subsequently at fair value at each balance sheet
date and are not depreciated. All gains or losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they
arise.
Stocks
Stock is Included at the lower of cost or net realisable value, Donated items of stock are recognised at fair
value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents cornprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with bank5 and other
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts.
In the statement of financial position. bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities.
In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are
repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.
Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised
where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the
transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be. measured or
estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after
allowing for any trade discounts due.
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Dovecot and Princess Drlve Communlty Assodatlon
Notes to the Accounts
Research and development
Expenditure on research and development is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated In currencies other than the functional currency of the
charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevaillng at the end of the reporting period.
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of
exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.
All exchange differences are are taken Into account In arriving at net income/expendrture.
Leased assets
Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease.
Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charity are classified
as operatiig leases.
Assets held under finance leases are initially recognlsed as assets of the charity at their fair value at the
inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The
corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligatlon so as to
achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liabilrty. Finance expenses are
recognised immediately, unless they are dlrectly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are
capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
In the event that lease incentives are recelved to enter into operating lease5, such incentives are
recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives Is recognised as a reduction of rental
expense on a straight-line basis.
Pension costs
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employee5. A defined contribution plan is a
pension plan under which the charity pay5 fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the
contributions have been paid the charity has no further payments obligations. The contributions are
recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet.
The assets of the plan are held separately from the charity in independently admlnistered funds.
Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services
All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and
expenditure at an estimate of the value to the charity.
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Associatlon
Notes to the Accounts
2 Statement of Flnancial Actlvlties - prlor year
Unrestrlcted.
funds Total fund5
2023
2023
Income and endowments from:
Donatlons and legacles
Charitable activlties
Total
128,824
5,805
128,824
5,805
134,629
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Other
134,629
129,389
30,402
129,389
30,402
Total
159,791
159,791
Net Income
Net income before other
gain$/(losses)
Other galn5 and losses:
Net movement In funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
125,162)
(25,162)
125,162)
(25,162)
(25,162)
{25,162)
45,405
45,405
20,243
20,243
3 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Total
2024
Total
2023
Grants
111,842
57,356
21,143
190,341
Donations
Food
111,842
57,356
21,143
190,341
118,658
10,166
128,824
4 Income from charitable actlvltles
Unrestrirted
Total
Total
2023
2024
Food club sales
19,175
19,175
19,175
19.175
5,805
5,805
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association
Notes to the Accounts
5 Expenditure on charitable activitles
Unrestrirted
Total
Totsl
2024
2023
Expenditure on choritable
octivlties
Wages and salaries
Food and Goods
Children's activities
Governance costs
146,703
23,561
20.988
146,703
23,561
20,988
102,073
7,857
19,459
191,252
191,252
129,389
6 Other expenditure
Unrestrirted
Total
Total
2024
2023
Employee costs
Motor and travel costs
Premises costs
Amortisation, depreciation,
impairmenti profit/loss on
disposal of fixed assets
General administrative costs
Legal and professional costs
8,772
489
8,772
9,806
1,057
6,139
3,725
3,725
7,061
7,061
8,373
995
995
1,765
3.262
30,402
1,218
22,260
1,218
22,260
7 Net expenditure before transfers
This is stated after charging..
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
8 Staff costs
2024
2023
7,061
8,373
2024
Social security costs
Pension costs
2023
7,952
1,854
9,806
5.855
2,917
8,772
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The average monthly number of full time equivalent employees during the year was as follows:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Food club, attivities and
liaising with the community
The National Employment Savings Trust
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Dovecot and Prlncess Drlve Community Associatlon
Notes to the Accounts
9 Tangible fixed asset5
Cost or revaluatlon
At l Aprll 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Depreclation and
Impalrment
At l April 2023
Depreciatlon charge for the
year
At 31 March 2024
Net l>ook values
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
10 Credltors:
amounts falling due within one year
13,741
467
14,208
30,000
43,741
467
44,208
30,000
3,859
13,125
16,984
2,842
4,219
7,061
6,701
17,344
24,045
7,507
9,882
12,656
16,875
20,163
26,757
2024
2023
Other taxe5 and social security
Other creditors
38,059
17,021
55,080
19,060
11 Movement in funds
19,060
Incoming
resources
(Including
other
At l April gainsnosses
2023
Resources
expended
At31
March
2024
Restricted funds..
Unrestrlcted funds:
General funds
20,243
209,516
{213,512)
16,247
Total funds
12 Analysis of net assets between funds
20,243
209,516
(213,512}
16,247
Unrestritted
funds
Totsl
Fixed assets
Net current assets
20,163
{3,9161
16,247
20,163
{3,916)
16,247
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Dovecot and Princess Drlve Community Association
Notes to the Accounts
13 Reconclllation of net debt
At31
At l Aprll
2023
March
2024
Cash Ilows
Cash and rash equivalents
12,546
12,546
38,618
3b,618
51,164
51,164
Net debt
12,546
38,618
51,164
14 Commltments
Pension commltments
2024
2023
The pension cost charge to the charity
amounted to:
2,917
1,854
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Communlty A$￿)C[ation
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestrirted
funds Total funds
2024
2024
Total funds
2023
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Grants
Donations
Food
111,842
57,356
21,143
190,341
111,842
57,356
118,658
10,166
Charitable activities
Food club sales
128,824
19,175
19,175
19,175
19,175
5,805
5,805
Total In￿me and endowments
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
Wages and salaries
Food and Goods
Children's activities
209,516
209,516
134,629
146,703
23,561
20,988
191,252
146,703
23,561
20,988
191,252
102,073
7,857
19,459
129,389
Total of expendi.ure on charitable
artlvlties
191,252
191,252
129,389
Employee Coits
Employer's NIC
Pension costs
5,855
2,917
8,772
5,855
2,917
8,772
7,952
1,854
9,806
Motor and travel costs
Travel and subsistence
489
489
1,057
1,057
Premlses costs
Light, heat and power
Premises repairs and
maintenance
1,840
1,840
2,022
1,885
1,885
4,117
General admlnistrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Depreciation of
Depreciation of
Bank charges
General insurances
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
3,725
3,725
6,139
2,842
4.219
451
267
2,842
4,219
451
2,748
5,625
221
946
363
235
10,138
267
277
8,056
277
8,056
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Dovecot and Princess Drive Communlty Association
Detailed Statement of Financial Artlvitle5
Legal and professional costs
Consultancy fees
1,218
1,218
1,218
1,218
3,262
3,262
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expendlture
Net gains on investments
22,260
22,260
30,402
213,512
213,512
159,791
Net expenditure
13,996)
{3,996)
{25,162)
Net expendlture before other
galns/(losses)
Other Gains
{3,9961
{3,996}
(25,162)
Net movement in funds
(3,9961
13,996}
125,1621
Reconclllation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
20,243
20,243.
45,405
Total funds carrled forward
16,247
20,243
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