LIFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY LIMITED
Company Number 03466055 (England & Wales)
Registered Charity Number 1066268
Financial Statemerrts
For the year ended 31 March 2021
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL
CONTENTS
Page
Report of the Directors
Report ofthe Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
lincluding Income & Expenditure Account)
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements

LIFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY LTD
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2021
Charity Commission number 03466055
Registered in England number 1066268
Registered address 77 Merfin Grove
Beckenham
Kent BR3 3HS
TrusteeslDirectors
Mrs R Skinner- Chairperson
T Catherall - Treasurer
M D Hitchens
R Baird
G McGinn
Mrs C Whilehouse - Company Secretary
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent ME19 4JQ
Insurers
Ansvar
Ansvar House
St Leonards Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex BN21 3UR
Independent
Examiner
T L Huxtable
11 Stanhope Grove
BÉckenham
Kent BR3 3JB
Contact
lifeeducation.bromley@gmail.com

LIFE EDUCATION CEKfRES BROMLEY LIMITED
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORsrrRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees who are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act present
their annual ￿port and financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2021.
The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ {SORP}
°Accounting and Reporting by Chanties" in preparing the report and accounts.
Organisation and principle activity
The Charity is constrtuted as a company limited by guarantee and is therefore governed by a
memorandum and articles of association.
The charitable objective and principal activity is to provide hea￿h and drug education to the primary
schools in the London Borough of Bromley and surrounding areas using mobile classrooms
equipped with audio, visual and electronic aids.
Statement of Trustees, ￿SponSibl11t1eS
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its income and expenditure for
that period. In preparing those financial slatements the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity, and which enable them to
both ascertain the financial position of the Charity and ensure that the financial statements comply
with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity
and henGe for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or olhef
irregularities.
Trustees
The￿ have been no Changes this year, there continue to be six Directors l Trustees in post.
Review of major activities and achievemerts of the year
This has been a year like no other, due to the Covid 19 pandemic_ It has been very difficult, with
many setbacks and challenges, bLrt we are still in operation, we know there continues to be a
demand for our serVI￿S and we are detemiined to continue to provide those SerVi￿S to schools.
Despite all the uncertainties there have been many posrtive developments too.
On 24 March 2020 all schools were closed and we were unable to make any visits. We were able
to take advantage of the Govemment furlough scheme for our two salaried Educators. Coram Life
Education has been extremely proactive and supportive, keeping in constant contact with us and
providing a range of new and updated resources for subscribing schools to aC￿ss. They
developed a new range of programmes for virtual delivery to schools and our Educators have all

been trained for this. The online SCARF resource, which is part of our service to schools, has been regularly updated and we know schools have appreciated and used it throughout lockdown and when they have been able to re-open, as part of the pressing need for PSHE and children’s mental wellbeing during these unprecedented times. 

Schools remained closed until September 2020 and then re-opened, with some restrictions. The majority of our schools requested a visit from our Educators, rather than virtual delivery, and all three Educators were happy to do this, with the appropriate Risk Assessments in place, alongside social distancing. In January 2021 all schools were again closed in yet another lockdown. Some reopened in March 2021, and all schools were open from April, so visits resumed. Risk Assessments and safety procedures were regularly reviewed, including regular Covid testing for our Educators. We were not able to use the mobile classrooms, but the programmes were delivered successfully in school classrooms and the schools were very pleased to welcome us back. 

In early 2020 we had made the decision to get rid of the older of our two mobile classrooms. This was sold in April 2020 to a local charity. In December 2020 it was decided to sell the other mobile, on the basis we were unlikely to use it again for school visits, and it was sold in March 2021. This marks the end of an era for Life Education Bromley, but we are hopeful that we will be able to use the new Life Space, the successor to the mobile classroom, as soon as restrictions are lifted. Meanwhile, our Educators continue with school classroom delivery, using a range of resources to enhance the lessons, and complying fully with government, school and our own guidelines to ensure the safety of all concerned. Our Educators continue to receive very appreciative comments after their visits. 

The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to thank the Educators, Kate Watkins, Sharon Stoddart and Mita Gordon, for their hard work and enthusiasm, and particularly for their commitment. They are a strong and experienced team, with an excellent knowledge and understanding of the programmes and the schools they visit. They continue to approach and resolve the many challenges they face with great enthusiasm and care, which is much needed and appreciated in these difficult times. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The Trustees have a policy of retaining sufficient reserves to cover a minimum of 6 months outgoings amounting to approximately £30,000. Our reserves will be sorely tested in the next few months as mentioned below. 

## **Future Developments** 

Covid-19 will continue to have a major effect over the next months and until schools are fully operational. We have lost some schools but have gained others, and hope that most schools will want to continue with us as things return to normal. The Relationships Education Programme for primary schools, developed by Coram LE in line with the new statutory requirement for Relationships and Sex Education for schools from September 2020, is now part of our offer and schools are booking these sessions. Our Educators have all undergone training for this. 

There are also a number of schools which have purchased a subscription to SCARF but do not currently want an Educator visit. Under the terms of the SCARF agreement, we provide technical and educational support to these schools in return for a 50% commission. 

There have been many changes to the way we work in recent times, some due to new developments introduced by Coram LE and some due to the pandemic. The Trustees are conscious of their responsibilities to the Educators and to the schools who have put their trust in us and are working hard to ensure that we can continue to deliver our high-quality services to schools. 

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Review of Financial Activities
As mentioned eartier in this report, it has been a most extraordinary year with schools closed from
March 2020 until September 2020 and then again from January to March 2021. However due to
the effi)rts and enthusiasm of our Educators,. the programmes pr¢)duced by Coram Lrfe Education
and re￿ipts from the Govemment Job Retentions Scheme. we have overcome most of the
problems encountered during lockdowns and the Covid pandemic. The Statement of Financial
Affairs shobvs total income for the year of £55.216 (2020.. £63,193} and total reSoUr￿S expended
of £50,331 (2020.. £64,053).
There was a drop in fees received from School visits but this was compensated by receipts of
£11.493 from commission on the sale of SCARF online programmes and £14,676 received under
the Govemment Job Retention Scheme.
We completed the purchase of the Lifespa￿ but because of Covid reslrictions have not yet been
able to use it in schools. This has been capitalized at £8.800 and will be depreciated over 4 years.
On balance we have survived what has been a very difficult year in a far stronger position than we
experted in March 2020.
Risk Management and Reserves
The Trustees actively review on a regular basis the major risks that the Charity faces and how
these can be overcome. We maintain strrct controls over key financial systems and constantly
consider how we can reposition the Charity to best meet the challenges. The Covid 19 pandemic
has signrficantly increased those challenges but the financial repercussions and situation have
been dosely monitored througholrt and the Trustees wtll ensure that we remain best placed to fa
the issues which lie ahead. We continue to investigate charity funding I donations that will help us
to survive and continue our work as schools re-open.
Independent Examiner
We are again obliged to Terry Huxtable FCCA for agreeing to act as Independent Examiner.
This report, which has been prepared in accordan￿ with special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Signed on behalf of the trustees and Ix)ard of directors on *
rL
t￿￿￿2021.
Rosamund Skinner
Directortrrustee

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF
UFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY LIMITED
I reporton the accounts ofthe companyforthe year ended 31 March 2021 which are
set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respectlve responslbSlltles of trustees and examlner
The trustees (who are also directors of the Company for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees Consider that an audit
is not required for thi5 year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 20111
and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is
eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Dirertions given by the
Charities Commission under section 14515llbl of thr 2011 Act- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general dirertions given
by the Charities Cornmi55ion.An examination include5 a review of the accounting records
kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with the records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from you as trustees concerning 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 nd the report is
limited to th05e matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examlner's Report
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
'ii)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts whi¢h accord with the accounting records,comply with
the accounting requirements of section5 394 and 395 of the Companies Act
2CK)6 and with methods and principles of the Statement of A￿0MMended
Practice= Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met: or
to which, in my opinion,attention Should be drawn in order to enable proper
understanding
ftheaccounts to be reached.
'121
T L Huxtable FCCA
11 Stanhope Grove
Beckenham
Kent BR3 3JB
Date:
loll

LIFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY UMITED
Company Number 03466055 {England & Wales)
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Incoming Resources
Schools
Rotary
Donations
Scarfcommission
Grants
Bank Interest
Govt Retention
Sale of Mobiles
Other Income
23,122
4,194
616
11,493
49,060
4,650
1.830
7.5
20
14,676
970
125
77
76
Total Income
55,216
63,193
Direct Charltsble Expendlture
Educators- Salary and social security costs
Pension5
Educators Expenses
Towing and maintenance of Mobile Classroom
Parking Charges
Life Space
Purcha5e5 of Books etc for resale
Insurance
37,678
1,286
365
39,556
1,219
119
5,242
2,028
3,200
390
2.514
1,201
72
3,200
1.533
1,872
2,2(K)
Maintenance
Depreciation
Printing and stationery
Training
Licence to National Office
Sundry Expenses
114
290
8,100
80
520
7.626
379
Total Expenditure
50.331
64,053
Net {outgoingl / incoming resources for year
4,885
860
General Fund balance brought forward at l April 2020
51,893
52,753
General Fund balance carried forward at 31 March 2021
56,778
51,893
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incoming resour￿$ and resources expended derive from continued activities and are
in respect of unrestricted funds.

UFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY UMITED
Company Number 034660551England & Wales)
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Fixed Assets
rangible Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
Note 3
6.6(MJ
50,178
56,778
51,893
51,893
Current Liabilities
Creditors due within one year- fees in advance
Net Current Assets
56,778
51,893
Net Assets
56,778
51.893
General Fund
Restricted
Unrestricted
Reserves
Note 4
5.500
16.393
30.000
26,778
30,000
General Fund unrestricted
56,778
51,893
For the year ended 31 March 2021, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477121 of the Companies act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for=
li} ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386: and
lill preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company
at the end of the financial period and of its results for the period then ended in accordance
with requirements of 5ettion 393.and which otherwise comply with the requirements of
this Act relating to the accotsnts,50 far as applicable to the company.
The accounts have been prepared in accord3nce with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2(N)6 relating to small companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for
Smaller Entities leffective April 2008).
The accounts were approved by the board on .34 / . ! 2021 and signed on its behalf by=
Directors

**LIFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021** 

## **1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **a Basis of Accounting** 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005. 

## **b Incoming resources** 

All incoming resources are included when the company is entitled to the income and the  amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. 

## **c Tangible Fixed Assets and depreciation** 

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost where they have been purchased by the company or at a fair market value t the time of their coming into possesson of the company where they have been donated or acquired other than by purchase. 

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of each asset,less its estimated residual value, over its expected useful life on the following basis: 

Life Space Purchased 2021 25% pa on straight line basis 

## **2 TRUSTEES EXPENSES** 

No remuneration is paid to the trustees and directors for their services. Expenses totalling  £0 (2018: £9) were reimbursed to 0 (2018 : 1) trustees during the year.These expenses were for travelling, postage, printing, stationery and computer costs incurred in respect of their duties for the company. 

## **3** 

|**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**|**MCR**|**Life Space**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**At Valuation**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Cost at 1.4.20|119,505||119,505|
|Cost during year|-|8,800|8,800|
|Written off in year|119,505||119,505|
|Cost at 31 March 2021|-|8,800|8,800|
|**Depreciation**||||
|Agg.Depreciation at 1.4.20|119,505|-|119,505|
|Depreciation 2021|-|2,200|2,200|
|Agg. Depn on items sold|119,505|-|119,505|
|Agg. Depreciation at 31 March 2021|-|2,200|2,200|
|||||
|**Net Assets at 31st March 2021**|-|6,600|-|



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## **LIFE EDUCATION CENTRES BROMLEY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021** 

|**4 RESERVES**<br>**General Fund**<br>Balance carried forward|**2021**<br>**£**<br>30,000<br>30,000|**2020**<br>**£**<br>30,000|
|---|---|---|
|||30,000|



## **5 MEMBERS GUARANTEES** 

The number of members at the balance sheet date was 5 and their liability to contribute to the assets, in the event of the company being wound up, is a maximum of £1 each. 

## **6 CONTROLLING PARTY** 

For the whole period, the company was under the control of directors, all of whom are also Trustees of the Charity. 

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