REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03442643 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1066584
Report of the Trustees and
Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Royston Parkin Limited
2 President Buildings
Savile Street East
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 7UQ

Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Auditors
8 to 10
Consolidated Ststement of Financial Activities
ststement of Financial Activities
12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
13 to 14
Statement of Financial Position
15to 16
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
17to 19
statement of Cash Flows
20 to 22
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 23 to 39
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
40 to 41

Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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 March 2024.
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).

Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Charity is a registered care provider with the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted. The Charity
provides a registered domiciliary Servi￿ in the community providing 24 hour support to people with
a learning disability and complex health needs.
Ability have been providing care and support to people wrth learning disabilities andlor mental health
problems since 1952. The Charity aims to deliver servi￿$ that promote inclusion, empowerment,
rights and Chol￿s.
Ability aims to provide support forthose people who cannotwholly look afterthemselves. The Charity
provides ServI￿S in people's own homes, at times convenient to them and in ways in which they find
most agreeable. The Charity has very sound principles for the way in which they deliver their
seNices with the belief that the rights of Ser41￿ users are paramount.
All ServI￿S provided by Ability subscribe to the following principles-
Everyone must be valued and treated with dignity and respect.
Everyone has the right to live as independently as possible. according to their Chol￿s, abilities and
needs.
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Everyone should be able to use local community facilities and servI￿s.
Everyone's life can be made richer by a wide circle of friendships and relationships.
The Charity aims to:
Provide personal care and support in ways thal have positive outcomes for service users.
Fully understand each individual service userfs needs and wishes.
Develop and implement an individual package of care for each service user to ensure that the care
being offered meets the se￿1￿ userfs needs.
Monitor and review this package of care to respond to any changing pattern of needs.
Monitor and review the quality of our services through regular Se￿1￿ user feedback, internal and
external audit processes and consultation with purchasing agencies.
Employ a high quality work for￿ with support and training to the standards set by the National
Training
Organisation and other government regulations.
The nature of the services which the Charty provides are"
Domiciliary care 24 hours 7 days a week.
Supported living.
Respite seNices at Ash Lodge site.
Day services.
Ability provides domiciliary care, resprte, supported living outreach and day services to people with
a learning disability, complex health needs or a mental health problem within their ownlfamily home.
The Charity's aim is to provide a high standard of care, which will help to promote the best quality
of life for the sep11￿ users, consistent with their abilities and rights to-
Privacy
Dignity
Independen
Security
Civil Rights
Choice
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Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Fulfilment
Domiciliary Care sen41￿s refer specifically to those seNices where personal care is required:
Physical care at the required level supporting people with using the toilet, having a bath or a shower,
getting dressed and cooking or eating.
Non-physical care such as advice, encouragement and supeNision i.e. prompting a person to take
a bath and supervising them during this.
In most instances, this personal care is provided alongside other Support servI￿s in terms of ability's
role as a specialist support & care provider in the community.
Ability has developed and implemented a wide range of policies and procedures, which help the
Organisation to deliver its services in a very professional and safe manner. Policies and prO￿dureS
cover, amongst others, such matters as:
Promoting independen
Person centre planning
Assisting with medication
First aid
Equal opportunities for seniice users
Confidentiality
Risk management & assessment
Provision of non-discriminatory services
Health & safety matters
Fire and emergency prO￿dureS
Moving & handling
Safeguarding prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults
Deprivation of liberty
Human rights
Complaints
Personnel issues
Financial procedures
Quality assurance
These are all designed to ensurethat our staff are fully aware of their responsibilities and are enabled
to do their jobs efficiently.
The Charity's staff undertake a thorough induction. including the Common Induction Standards, The
Domiciliary Care handbook and training pack and the Human Resources Manual. A training
programme is designed to rneet individual needs and on-going training through the extensive ability
In-house Training Programme. This is supplemented through staff attendan￿ at external courses
as appropriate. After 6 monlhs probationary period is completed, all staff are trained to National
Vocational Qualifications level 3 HSC and first Line Managers to level 4 HSC and the Registered
Managers Award.
The vast majority of staff have either obtained the relevant National Vocational Qualifications in Care
andlor Management or are in the prO￿sS of undertaking these courses.
Most of the Charity's services are purchased by local Social servi￿ departments and Health
Authority NHS PCT.
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The perfomiance achieved was in accordance with the objectives set.
Fundraising activities
The perfomiance achieved was in accordance with the objectives set.
Subsidiary Perfonnance
The perfOrrnan￿ achieved was in accordance wilh the objectives set.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal funding SoUr￿S for the charty have been grant and contract income from Derbyshire
County Council and North East Derbyshire Primary Care Trust.
Bank Funding
In October 2008 the charity purchased and refurbished Ash Lodge. this was partly financed by a
bank loan, at the start of the year the balance was £187,130 which has been paid off during the year.
These premises are used for the provision of training and outreach servI￿s.
In July 2013 the charity purchased a house on Church Close, Staveley. This was partly financed by
a bank loan, £nil (2023.. £121.342) of which is owed by the charity at the balan￿ sheet date as all
the balance has been paid off. These premises are let to Ability Supported Living Derbyshire Ltd for
the provision of accommodation to users.
In March 2016 the charity purchased a house at Barrow Hill, Chesterfield. This was partly financed
by a bank loan, which has fully paid at the balan￿ sheet date. These premises are let out at a market
rent.
Reserves policy
The trustees have established a policy whereby the funds not committed or invested in tangible
assets (the 'free resenies,) should be enough to cover the expenses incurred if it was unable to
secure adequate short term funding and also to enable it to make any investment necessary to
secure its future. The trustees feel that the current level of free reserves is within this target.
Increase in funds
During the year the Trust has had a net increase in funds as shown on the Statement of Financial
Activities on Page 11.
Subsidiary policy
The taxable profits of the subsidiary have been donated, in full to the Charity.
FUTURE PLANS
The future plans of the charty are to continue with current objectives whilst actively seeking new
revenue streams. The Charity anticipates that Covid 19 will have an impact on the future activities
of the Charity. It may affecl the level of ServI￿S that the Charity will be able to provide in the future
but the Charity will adapt and take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves.
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is established as a company limited by guarantee, without share capital, and is registered
as a charity with the Charity Commission. The affairs of Ihe charty are governed by its Memorandum
and Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to
contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Any new appointments are at the recommendation of the board.
Organisational structure
The charity is managed by the Board of Directors. The Directors are also charity trustees for the
purposes of charity law and are known as members of the Executive Committee. The committee is
elected annually.
The Charity has continued to deliver high qualrty ServI￿S with a focus on Servi￿ user choice. The
accounts for 2023124 show a surplus of £139,113 before gains on investments. Management has
worked hard to cut out unnecessary expenditure. improve working praCti￿S, and introduce new
procedures. The Charity is no longer reliant on agency staff and further investments have been made
in staff and systems. Trustees are looking to the future with a high degree of confidence.
Induction and training of new trustees
New trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under charty and company law, the content of the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision making processes, the
business plan and recent financial performance of the charity. In addition, they are encouraged to
familiarise themselves with the charty and the context within which rt operates.
Related parties
The charity acquired a wholly owned subsidiary on 31 July 2013. The subsidiary, Ability Supported
Living Derbyshire Limited, was incorporated on 31 July 2013 for the purpose of the provision of
supported living accommodation.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03442643 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1066584
Registered office
Unit 29131, Coney Green Business Centre
103 Wingfield View
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S45 9JW
Trustees
T D Holmes Trustee
G R Cooling Trustee
T J Lindley Trustee
J J Renshaw Trustee (appointed 4.9.23)
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Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Auditors
Royston Parkin Limited
2 President Buildings
Savile Street East
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 7UQ
Solicitors
Keiran Clarke Green
36 claren￿ Road
Chesterfield
S40 1XB
Bankers
Barclays Bank
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
Nat West
5 Market Place
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Chesterfield & District Society for people with a disability
for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿) including Financial Reporting Standard
102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming reSoUr￿S
and application of reSoUr￿s, including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for
that period. In preparing Ihose financial stalemenls, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty.,
obsenie the methods and principles in the Charrty SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
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Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES - continued
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware"
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's audrtors are unaware;
and
the trustees have taken all steps that they oughl to have taken to make themselves aware of any
relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due
regard to the guidan￿ published by the Charty Commission.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Royston Parkin Ltd. will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .....30th October 2024..... and signed on its behalf by..
T D Holmes - Trustee
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Chesterfield & District Society for people with a disability
(the 'parent charitable company.) and it's subsidiary (The 'Group') forthe year ended 31 March 2024
which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, Charitable Company Statement
of Financial Activities, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Charitable Company Statement
of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Charitable Company Statement of
Cash Flows and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, including a summary of significant
accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practi￿). including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland..
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements-
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parent charitable company's affairs as at
31 March 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of reSoUr￿s, including its income
and expenditure. for the year then ended"
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland," and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordan￿ wrth Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK))
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors,
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent
of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit
of the financial statements in Ihe UK, including Ihe FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit
eviden￿ we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern
basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial staternents is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to
events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going con￿rn for a period of at least Iwelve months from when
the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilrties of the trustees with respect lo going concem are
described in the relevant seclions of this report.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other infomiation. The other infomiation comprises the
information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the
Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the
extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with
the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether this gives rise to a malerial misstatement in the financial statements
themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other infonnation. we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report
in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial
statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of Ihe charitable company and its environment
obtained in the course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of
the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion-
adequate accounting records have not been kept or retums adequate for our audit have not been
re￿iVed from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreemenl with the accounting records and returns. or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made" or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit,. or
the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small cornpanies exemption from the
requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the
directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and
for such internal control as the Irustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the twstees are responsible for assessing the group's and
parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem. disclosing, as applicable, matters
related to going concern and using the going con￿rn basis of accounting unless the trustees either
intend to liquidate the charitable company or lo cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but
to do so.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of
Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of
the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assuran￿ is a high level of
assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordan￿ with ISAS (UK) will always
detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
Influen￿ the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed
below..
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the
Financial Reporting Council's website at w*Mv.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description
forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as a body, in accordan￿ with
Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audtt work has been undertaken so that we
might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in
an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept
or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's
members as a body, for our audit work. for this report. or for the opinions we have fomied.
Lynn Catherine Pridmore (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Royston Parkin Limited
2 President Buildings
Savile Street East
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 7UQ
Date..
..30" October 2024.......
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOVVMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
5,802
5,802
7,365
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
1,974,392
1.974.392 1,866,278
Other trading activities
Investment income
89,473
29,364
89,473
29,364
58,956
25,116
Totsl
2 099,031
2 099 031 1,957,713
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
1,953,296
1,953,296 1,875,223
Other
10,155
18,486
Totsl
1963 451
1963 451 1,893,710
NET INCOME
135,580
135,580
64,003
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,313,229
1,313,229 1,249,226
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1448 809
1448 809 1,313,229
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOVVMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
5,802
5,802
2,383
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
1,974,392
1.974.392 1,866,276
Other trading activities
Investment income
52,038
50,967
52,038
50,967
30,448
38,440
Totsl
2 083,199
2 083 199 1,937,547
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
1,933,930
1,933,930 1,855,424
Other
10,156
18,485
Totsl
1943,754
1943 754 1,873,909
NET INCOME
139,113
139.113
63,638
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,324,065
1,324,065 1,260,427
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1463,178
1463 178 1,324,065
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
Investment property
14
564,353
597,545
16
273,069
273,069
837,422
870,614
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
17
18
3,000
114,772
694,019
3,000
101,394
701,642
811,791
806,036
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
19
(165,421) (135,165)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
646,370
670,871
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
1,483,792 1,541,485
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year
20
(34,983) (228,257)
NET ASSETS
1,448,809 1,313,229
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
1,448,809 1,313,229
TOTAL FUNDS
1,448,809 1,313,229
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position - continued
31 March 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wrth 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 .
October 2024 ...... and were signed on its behatF by:
.30
th
T D Holmes - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
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Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
Investments
Investment property
14
507,703
537,362
15
16
273,069
273,069
780,773
810,432
CURRENT ASSETS
stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
17
18
3,000
188,560
694,019
3,000
257,331
863,735
885,579 1,124,066
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
19
(168.191) (382,176)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
717,388
741,890
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
1,498,161 1,552,322
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
year
20
(34,983) (228,257)
NET ASSETS
1,463,178 1,324,065
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
25
1,463,178 1,324,065
TOTAL FUNDS
1,463,178 1,324,065
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
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Statement of Financial Position - continued
31 March 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wrth 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 .
October 2024..... and were signed on its behalf by:
.30
th
T D Holmes - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
234,967
10,155
137,637
18,485
Net cash provided by operating activities
245,122
119,152
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
(70,271)
24,800
5,364
(68,812)
1,091
Net cash used in investing activities
40,107)
67,721)
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year
Loan interest in year
Capital repayments in year
(262,713)
2,509
2,227
(152,022)
18,366
Net cash used in financing activities
257.977)
133,656)
Change in cash and cash
equivalents in the reporting
period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
(52.962)
(82,225)
701,642
783,867
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the ￿porting period
648.680
701,642
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NEf INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement
of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of fixed assels
Interest received
Interest paid
{Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increasel(decrease) in creditors
123,312
64,003
74,280
4,384
(5,364)
10,155
113,378
41,578
87,779
(1,091)
18,485
52,540
83,670
Net cash provided by operations
234 967
137,637
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2024
2023
Cash in hand
Noti￿ deposits (less than 3 months)
Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falling due
within one year
333
693.686
835
862,900
45.339)
162,093)
Total cash and cash equivalents
648,680
701,642
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
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Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.23
Cash flow At 31.3.24
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafl
863,735
162,093
1169,716)
116,754
694,019
45,339
701,642
52,962
648,680
Debt
Finance leases
Debts falling due within 1 year
Debts falling due after 1 year
(38,870)
31,947
228,257
(38,870)
(31,947)
228,257
260,204
221,334
38,870
Total
441,438
168,372
609,810
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
232,954
10,155
120,068
18,485
Net cash provided by operating activities
222,799
101,583
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Dividends received
(69,551)
24,800
5,364
21,603
(64,567)
1,091
13,324
Net cash used in investing activities
17,784)
50,152)
Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year
Loan interest in year
Capital repayments in year
(262,713)
2,509
2,227
(152,022)
18,366
Net cash used in financing activities
257.977)
133,656)
Change in cash and cash
equivalents in the reporting
period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
(52.962)
(82,225)
701,642
783,867
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the ￿porting period
648.680
701,642
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NEf INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement
of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of fixed assels
Interest received
Interest paid
Dividends received
{Increase)Idecrease in debtors
Increasel(decrease) in creditors
139,445
63,638
70,027
4,384
(5,364)
(1,091)
10,155
18,485
121,6031 (13,324)
(13,378)
52,540
49,288
83,720
83,540
Net cash provided by operations
232.954
120,068
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2024
2023
Cash in hand
Notice deposits (less than 3 months)
Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falling due
within one year
333
693.686
835
862,900
45,339)
162,093)
Total cash and cash equivalents
648,680
701,642
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.23
Cash flow At 31.3.24
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank overdrafl
863,735
162,093
1169,716)
116,754
694,019
45,339
701,642
52,962
648,680
Debt
Finance leases
Debts falling due within 1 year
Debts falling due after 1 year
(38,870)
31,947
228,257
(38,870)
(31,947)
228,257
260,204
221,334
38,870
Total
441,438
168,372
609,810
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
The results for the year derive from continuing activities and there are no gains or losses other
than shown above.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charrtable 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, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified
by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All income is recognised in the Stalement of Financial Activities once the charity has
entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the incorne 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
cornrnitting 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 classtfied 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 on fixtures. frttings, equipment and motor vehicles at 30 %, on a
reducing balance basis, so as to wrrte off the cost of each asset, less eslimated residual value,
over its expected useful lrfe.
No depreciation is provided on freehold land.
Depreciation is provided on refurbishment of freehold buildings at 4 % on a straight line basis.
The charity carries out a periodic impaimient review of all assets which are not depreciated.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Investment property
Investment propety is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising
from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance
for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempl from corporation lax on its charitable activities.
Irrecoverable Value Added Tax on expenditure has been included with the cost to which it
relates
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the charitable objectives at the discretion
of the trustees.
Designated funds are part of Unrestricled funds that the Trustees have earmarked for a
particular use, without restricting or committing the funds legally. The designation may be
Can￿lled by the TrUSt￿S if they later decide that the Charity should not continue with the
project for which the funds were designated.
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.
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.
Gifts in kind
The society received the benefit of work carried out by volunteers and re￿iVed the use of
facilities and equipmenl without charges. Although the Charity would be unable to continue
without the help and support of these volunteers, there has been no monetary value is placed
on these items within the accounts.
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people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Group and Charity
2024
2023
Donations
Grants
957
4,845
70
2,313
5,802
2,383
Grants received. included in the above. are as follows:
2024
2023
Derbyshire County Council
4,845
2,313
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Group
2024
2023
Restaurant income
Sundry income
219
17,229
89,473
89,473
17,448
Charity
2024
2023
Restaurant income
Sundry income
Rental income from subsidiary
219
17,229
13,000
39.038
13,000
52,038
30,448
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
Group
2024
2023
Rent from investment property
Deposit account interest
24,000
5.364
24,025
1,091
29,364
25,116
Charity
2024
2023
Rent from investment propety
Donation from subsidiary
Deposit account interest
24.000
21.603
5.364
24,025
13,324
1,091
50,967
38,440
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Group and Charity
2024
2023
Activity
Income from ServI￿S
provided
Charitable activities
1.974.392 1,866,276
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Group
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable activities
1,944,336
8,960 1,953,296
Charity
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable activities
1,924,970
8,960 1,933,930
SUPPORT COSTS
Group and Charity
Governan
costs
Charitable activities
8,960
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people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Group
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting)-.
2024
2023
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
74,279
4.384
87,779
Charity
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting)".
2024
2023
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
70,026
4,384
83,541
10. AUDITORS. REMUNERATION
2024
2023
Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the
charity's financial statements
8,960
8,358
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
11. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor
for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2023.
12. STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
1,477,810 1,376,113
123,805
115,393
29,379
28,252
1,630,994 1,519,758
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
61
2023
59
Charity employees
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs)
exceeded £60,000 was:
2024
2023
£60,001- £70,000
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people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2,383
2,383
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
1,866.276
1,866,276
Other trading activities
Investment income
30,448
38,440
30,448
38,440
Total
1,937,547
1,937,547
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Total
funds
Charitable activities
1,855,267
157 1,855,424
Other
18,485
18,485
Totsl
1,873.752
157 1,873,909
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
63,795
(157)
63,638
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,260.270
157 1,260,427
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
1,324,065
1,324,065
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Group
Fixtures
and
f￿ingS
Freehold
property
Motor
vehicles
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
1,286,164
376.793
9,762
116,497)
102,507
54,097
41,189)
18,662 1,784,126
6,412
69,551
157,686)
At 31 March 2024
1,286,164
270.058
115,415
25,074 1,679.711
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
823,760
40,981
303.509
8.760
116.145)
47,316
21,432
12,357)
11,996 1,186.581
3.106
70,026
128,502)
At 31 March 2024
864,741
196.124
56,391
15,102 1,132,358
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
421,423
73.934
59,024
9,972
564,353
At 31 March 2023
462,404
73,284
55,191
6,666
597,545
Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £31,091 (2023- £31,091)
which is not depreciated.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Charity
Fixtures
and
f￿ingS
Freehold
property
Motor
vehicles
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
1,286,164
266,935
9,042
116,497)
102,507
54,097
41,189)
18,662 1,674,268
6,412
69,551
157,686)
At 31 March 2024
1,286,164
159.480
115,415
25,074 1,586.133
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
823,760
40,981
253.834
4.507
116.145)
47,316
21,432
12,357)
11,996 1,136.906
3.106
70,026
128,502)
At 31 March 2024
864,741
142.196
56,391
15,102 1,078,430
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
421,423
17.284
59,024
9,972
507.703
At 31 March 2023
462,404
13,101
55,191
6,666
537,362
Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £31,091 (2023 - £31,091)
which is not depreciated.
15. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Shares in
group
undertakings
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
The company's investments at the balan￿ sheel date in the share capital of companies
include the following=
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Ability Supported Living Derbyshire Ltd
Registered office.. 12a Beresford Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S419FG
Nature of business: Supported Living - Accommodation on
Class of share:
Ordinary
holding
100
2024
2023
Aggregate capital and reserves
{Loss}/profit for the year
3,533
364
The Subsidiary is taking advantage of exemption from audrt under section 479a of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to subsidiary companies for the period ended 31 March 2022. In order to take
advantage of this exception, the Chanty has gtven a guarantee under section 479c of all
outstanding liabilities of the Subsidiary at the 31 March 2024. This guarantee is enforceable
against the Charity by any person to whom the Subsidiary is liable at 31 March 2024.
16. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
At 1 April 2023
and 31 March 2024
273,069
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 March 2024
273,069
At 31 March 2023
273,069
The investment propety was revalued on 19th November 2019 on an open market basis by
independent valuers Mark Jenkinson & Son.
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people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
17. STOCKS
2024
2023
Stocks
3.000
3,000
18. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Group
Charity
2024
2023
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group
undertakings
Other debtors
Accrued income
Prepayments
60.655
50,024
60,655
73.788
50,024
155,937
8,229
29,407
16.481
6,415
32,444
12,511
8,229
29,407
16.481
6,415
32,444
12,511
114.772
101,394
188,560
257,331
19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Group
Charity
2024
2023
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 21) 45,339
Hire purchase (see note 22)
3,887
Trade creditors
8.123
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Credit card balance
Wages control
Deferred income
Accrued expenses
194,040
45,339
3,887
8.123
4,369
938
27,374
3,778
74,383
194,040
4,273
4,273
86,468
1,053
21,354
938
27,374
3,778
75.983
1,053
21,354
76.538
74,988
165,421
163,470
168,191
382,176
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people with a disability
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
20. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Bank loans (see nole 21)
Hire purchase (see note 22)
228,257
34,983
34,983
228,257
21. LOANS
An analysis of the maturrty of loans is given below:
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
Bank loans
45.339
162,093
31,947
45,339
194,040
Amounts falling between one and two years..
Bank loans
228,257
22. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
2024
2023
Net obligations repayable..
Within one year
Between one and five years
3,887
34,983
38,870
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
23. SECURED DEBTS
The bank loan with Nat West was secured on the Charity's propety at 73 Old Road,
Chesterfield and its associated assets. The loan represented 94 % of the NBV of the property
in 2023 however, it has been fully paid in the year and no balan￿ is outstanding.
The bank loan with Barclays was secured on the Charity's property at 1 Church Close,
Chesterfield. The loan has fully during the year.
The second bank loan with Barclays was secured on the Charity's property at Ba￿oW Hill,
Chesterfield. The loan now fully paid by the charity.
24. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities
507,703
273,070
885,579
(168,191)
34.983)
507.703
537,362
273,070
273,070
885,579 1,124,066
(168,191) (382,176)
34.983)
228,257)
1,463,178
1,463,178 1,324,065
25. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
1,191,387
132,678
113,097 1,305,152
25,348
158,026
1.324,065
139,113 1.463,178
TOTAL FUNDS
1,324,065
139,113 1,463.178
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
25. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, induded in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
2,048,596 (1,934,831)
34,603
9.255)
113.765
25,348
2.083,199
1.944.086
139,113
TOTAL FUNDS
2,083,199
1,944,086)
139,113
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
1.138,251
122,019
53,136 1,191,387
10,659
132,678
1,260,270
63,795 1,324,065
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds
157
(157)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,260,427
63,638 1,324,065
Comparative net movement in fvnds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
1.911,223 (1,858,087)
26,324
15,665)
53,136
10,659
1,937,547 (1,873,752)
63,795
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds
(157)
(157)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,937,547
1,873,909)
63,638
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
25. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
1,138,251
122,019
166,901
36,007
1,305,152
158,026
1,260,270
202,908 1,463,178
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds
157
(157)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,260,427
202,751
1,463,178
A current year 12 months and prioryear 12 months combined net movement in funds, included
in the above are as follows"
Incoming Resources Movement
reSoUr￿S
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
3.959,819 (3,792,918)
60,927
24,920)
166,901
36,007
4,020.746 (3,817,838)
202,908
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds
(157)
(157)
TOTAL FUNDS
4,020,746
3,817,995)
202,751
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
26. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year the Charity paid Excel Automotive Limited. a related paty of fomier trustee
Davina Bradley £3,029 (2023 £10,332) for vehicle repairs. These transactions were
undertaken at market rates. At the year end the amount due to Excel Automotive Limited was
£Nil (2023 £466).
During the year the Charity paid HW Dansie Limited, a related party of former trustee Paul
Rice, £6,515 (2023 £7,080) for office supplies. These transactions were undertaken at market
rates. At the year end the amount due to HW Dansie Limited was £394 (2023 £425).
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Chesterfield & District Society for
people with a disability
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
957
4,845
70
2,313
5,802
2.383
other trading activities
Restaurant income
Sundry income
Rental income from subsidiary
219
17,229
13,000
39,038
13,000
52,038
30,448
Investment income
Rent from investment property
Donation from subsidiary
Deposit account interest
24,000
21,603
5,364
24,025
13,324
1,091
50,967
38,440
Charitable activities
Income from services provided
1,974,392 1,866,276
Total incoming resources
2.083.199 1,937,547
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent, rates, light and heat
Insurance
Activities and volunteers expenses
Motor and travelling
Staff training
Professional fees
Sundries
Cleaning
Carried forward
1,477,810 1,376,113
123,805
115,393
29,379
28,252
39,182
38,928
13,690
10,472
7,711
7,401
21,820
27,173
20,600
12,807
14,964
18,906
4,751
3,654
2,039
3,352
1,755,420 1,642,451
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Charitable activities
Brought forward
Bank charges
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Repairs
Computer Costs
Donations paid
Recruitment expenses
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Computer equipment
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
1.755.420 1,642,451
83
140
9,969
9,190
11,585
10,530
43,271
75,649
18,508
12,933
876
2,528
10,516
8,936
40,981
51,415
4,507
5,615
21,432
23,653
3,107
2,857
4.384
1.924,970 1,845,897
Other
Bank interest
Other interest
7,203
2,952
18,365
120
10,155
18,485
Support costs
Management
Advertising
1,169
Governance costs
Auditors. remuneration
8,960
8,358
Total reSoUr￿S expended
1,944,086 1,873,909
Net income
139,113
63,638
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