REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03464057 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1066765 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR ASHFORO VOLUNTEER CENTRE Calcutt Matthews WBZ Ltd 19 North Street Ashford Kent TN24 8LF
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 to 11 Notes to the Financlal Statements 12 to 21 Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities 22 to 23
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustee5 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 Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charltles preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effective l January 2019). Page I
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Objertives and alms Charitable Pur ose Ashford Volunteer Centre's Articles of Association State that the charity's objects are: To promote and improve the efficiency and effectivenessof charities and organisations whose purposes are charltable in direct pursuit of their objectives including by: The provision of office accommodatlon and ancillary facilities Advising and 8uiding persons willlng to undertake voluntary services Advising and guiding organisatlons using volunteers, particularly those being members of the centre Holding and conducting conferences, seminars and enquiries The Volunteer Centre mission is.. that people are empowered to volunteer and use their ski115 to build strong and vlbrant communities, Values.. Ashford Volunteer Centre holds 3 high-level values and these are woven through our way of worklng and our commitment to volunteering. Our values also ensure Ashford Volunteer Centre is a great place to work. Our values are: Everyone has the right to offer their time to volunteer Every volunteer has the right to have a 8reat volunteering experience ' Volunteers must never be a replacement for paid workers True volunteering is for the benefit of the social community, the individual. and volunteer involving organisation Activities undertaken to achieve our strate c aims The provlslon of office accommodatlon and ancillary fadlltles Berwick House, the community building owned by Ashford Volunteer Centre, has been 5ucce55fully utilised to support free and sub5idi5ed hire for community groups/organisations. The charity ha5 continued to refurbish the buildin8 during this financial year, to both improve the space available and to provide additional space for VCSE organisations to hire at a subsidlsed cost. Advlslng and gulding persons wlllln8 to undertake voluntary servlces We help people into volunteering in two ways; firstly, through our own volunteer led projects (including our volunteer car scheme, 3 befriending service and Men in Sheds) and we also support individuals to undertake volunteering roles in other organisations. Ashford Volunteer Centre volunteer led projects: ' Volunteer car scheme: we recruit and train volunteers to offerthis scheme,which enables people who find It dlffitult to use public transport to attend health appolntments. Where resources allow, we also support people to undertake shopping trips or socol excursions. Befriending service: Volunteers are tralned and then matched with a soclally isolated beneficiary. Each befriending sesslon lasts up to 2 hours and our cllents meÈt in a range of settin8s, includinE beneficiary's homes, local community venues (cafes, shops. parks, etcl and we run group befriendlng sessions in our building in Ashford town centre every fortnight. Men in Sheds: is a weekly sesslon held in our own fully equipped shed in central Ashford. These sessions are aimed at men with poor mental health who want to grow theirsocial network. They work together in the shed to make items for their own homes or for community projects and build social connections that last outside of the weekly shed sessions, ' Care Navlgatlon service: two staff members are based in William Harvey Hospltal supporting patlents as they leave to retain independence. Thi5 service is also provided at the volunteer centre once a week for individuals In need. Volunteer to Career: This year we undertook an NHS volunteering pllot, to en¢oura8e youn8 people to volunteer in the NHS and to progre55 into NHS lobs. Supportlng people into volunteering: Page 2
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Volunteer connection: we have sustained our support to local people, helping them to find volunteering opportunities in the borough of Ashford through our volunteer connettion service. We offer a seamless route into volunteering, which Includes understanding each individual potential volunteer's areas of Interest, identifying volunteering opportunities in that area of interest and ensuring they are volunteering ready through tralning and undertaking DBS checks. Kent Volunteers., This year, we continued to lead and develop the Kent Volunteers Project, which is a partnership project funded by Kent County Council and the Lord Lieutenant of Kent'5 office. As part of this project, we have developed an online platform for volunteering in Kent: individuals can use the platform to search for volunteerin8 opportunities across the county and access trainin8 materials to help them develop their volunteering skills. Advlslng and 8uiding organisatlons using volunteersfft particularly those bein8 members of the centre We offer one to one support to organisations who are seeking volunteers, providing them with advice and support to recruit and retaln volunteers. Thls Includes helplng them to develop and advertise roles on our online portal, DBS checkin8 appllcants and slgnpostlnB to other support. Many of the organi5ation5 that we support on a one to one basis are 8ra55roots community organisations supportlng local minority communities, 50 in partnership with Ashford Borough Council we launched the Ashford Multicultural forum. The forum will provide opportunities for smaller organisations to undertake training. network with each other and to grow inclusive activities together. This year was a busy year for u5, Wlth regard to charnpioning volunteering on behalf of local organisations who are seeking volunteers, because the King's Coronation and Big Help Out Day in early May offered a new platform for championing volunteering. In addition to this opportunity. we ran various onllne awareness campaigns and weeks to promote volunteerlng and highlight local need e.g. Volunteers Week, Trustees Week, Befriending Week, Green Week, cost of living crisls etc. As part of our Kent Volunteers partnership with Kent County Council and the Lord Lieutenant of Kent's we ran three surveys (for volunteers. for Volunteer Managers and companies}. The results of these surveys were shared with the sector to help champion volunteering, they fed directly Into the design of our tralning programme and enabled u5 to develop the Kent Volunteers project for a further year, wlth a particular focus on support from Trustees, young people and minority communities. We also championed the Kin85 Award, contributing to an increase in applicatlons from Kent based volunteer led organisations. Holdlng and conductlng conferences, semlnars and enqulrles Ashford Volunteer Centre activlties: We delivered a range of training courses during the year, Including a new 5Uite of training aimed specifically at Trk2Stees as part of the new Kent Trustee Network that we launched through Kent Volunteers projett. Other training offered has included: Volunteering - the basics Practlcal ways to grow youth volunteering Practical steps to increase your number of student volunteers Practical steps to increase the number of volunteers Oevelopments and opportunities for your organisation Reward and recognition during financial hard times Free support to help you with your volunteers Employer Supported Volunteering NaviEatin8 dlfficult situations with volunteers and An introduction to micro volunteering Page 3
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Partnership actlvltles: We grew our partnership working thls year, to reduce dupllcation and maximise resources. We supported with the running of the VCSE Steering Group conference In East Malling in February and developed our newsletter to includetraining offered by other providers. Representation and championinB volunteering: Our CEO continues to represent volunteering in Kent through her membership on the VCSE steeringgroup and our relationship with Ashford Borough Council {ABC) remains productive, with the CEO sitting on the ABC community grants panel. Publlc beneflt The Charity's Trustees have complied with their duties under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Ashford Volunteer Centre's particular public benefit activities are included below, illustrating the commitment of the Charity to strengthen community volunteering and organlsations of Kent. Page 4
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AcllviTIES UNDERTAKEN TO ACHIEVE OUR STRATEGIC AIMS The provision of Offi accommodation and ancillary facilities This year refurbishments to the building have included a new lift (makin8 the building accessible to all), clearer signage, increased storage and redecoration in some area5. Our carpark has been improved, with new lines painted and some planters installed to protect some building pipework. We installed Hallmaster, which is an online booking 5y5tem for our rooms. meaning that potential room hirers can see if space5 are available, even when we are not in the office and streamlining the booking process. At the requestof building users we opened up the building outside of office hours, meaningthat our tenants and room hirers can utilise our space and grow the 5UPPOrt they are providing to the community. Advising and 8uldln8 persons wlllln8 to undertake voluntary services Volunteer car scheme: Our 25 volunteer drivers delivered more than 4,000 car trips annually. Ten additional volunteers supported the scheme by helping in the office to co-ordinate trips. Befriending servlce: around 50 lonely or isolated people aged over 50 were 5UPPQrted by a befriender through this service. Men In Sheds. 10 people benefitted from our weeklyshed session and one of our building tenants IUprisin8} also used the shed In the last year to run activities for the youn8 people they work with. One of those activities was making planters for our carpark. Care Navlgatlon seThlce: we supported 981 patients and made 1972 referrals through this service. Supportlng people into volunteerlng: We have continued to malntaln the Kent Volunteers Platform IhttPS://kentvolunteers.org.uk). At the end of March 2024 the platform had 1297 approved volunteers using the site to find potential roles. We celebrated volunteers and their achievements in volunteer week {June 20231. It was estimated that volunteers at Ashford Volunteer Centre, gave over 20,000 volunteering hours to their local community AdvSslng and 8uiding organlsatlons uslng volunteers• partlcularly those belng members of the centre The Kent Volunteers plattorm had 588 organisations regularly advertising volunteering roles at the end of March 2024. ' The Ashford Multicultural Forum was launched in January 2024. ' We sent out 500 packs to organisations to help them prepare for the Big Help out day on 6th May. 368 volunteers and 157 Volunteer Managers across Kent participated in our surveys, enabling us to share data with our partners which will help champion volunteering in coming years. Other achievements We received the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze award for their employer recognition scheme, demonstrating that we are Armed Forces Friendly across our operations Our longstanding Chair of Trustees made it to the final three of the Kent Trustee of the Year award We received the Ashford Mayor's Award in recognition of the commitment and dedicatlon of our Chair of Trustees over 20 years We ran our first ever Festive campaign. gathering long life food for the local foodbank. 46 peoplelorganisation5 took part in the campalgn, with 23 people donating a total of £611.95 and 23 people giving 599 food items. ' As part of our environmental commitment, we undertook an assessment and implemented a range of improvements which benefitted both the centre Itself and the wider local community. These include new recycling polnts, reduced plastic use, a community Iltter pickin8 Statlon (ln our carparkl and new bu8 hotels Page 5
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy The results for the year and financial position of the Company are shown in the annexed Financial Statements. During the period. the Company continued to operate the property at 8 Elwick Road, Ashford. The Reserves Policy is that free reserves should cover 6 months of operating expenditure. FuRE PLANS It is anticipated that our services will continue as described above in the next financial year. with some specific plans for development. Following the successful streamlining of our room bookin8 service this year. we plan to review the transport service in the next financi31 year and implement a new online system to enable more efficient Use of volunteer's time. We will also continue our refurbishment programme, with new solar panels, windows and other energy saving rneasures planned. As a result of the continued difficult P05ition with regard to fundin& the Trustees will be undertaking a review of the operating structure of the charity in the next financial year. This will enable us to continue to run our vital services in a difficult climate. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Ashford Volunteer Centre'5 is formally governed by a Memorandum and Article5 of A55ociation (dated 5 June 2015} which details how the charity is run. Ashford Volunteer Centre Is both a charity and a Private Limlted Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption. The company Is registered with Companies House - company number 03464057 and with the Charity Commission - company number 1066765. The charity itself is not part of a wider network of charities. Recruitment and appolntment of new trustees Recruitment and appointing new trustees is undertaken at the charity's Annual General Meetlng whereby trustees are recruited by an election of members. In accordance to the Memorandum and Articles of Association new trustees can be elected by a vote at the charity's Board of Director's meeting. No person or external body is entitled to appoint one or more of the Ashford Volunteer Centre charity trustees. Organlsatlonal strurture Ashford Volunteer Centre's Memorandum and Articles of Association detail that the charity 15 governed by a Board of trustees who are all volunteers and as the charity is also a company, trustees are automatically Director5 of the charity. The Chair of the Board of Directorsnrustees at Ashford Volunteer Centre is responsible for line managing the CEO and the CEO manages all other rnembers of staff employed by Ashford Volunteer Centre. Indurtion and trainlng of new trustees Trustee induction includes an information pack concerning key documents1legislation. opportunity to attend external trustee training, meeting with existing trustees15taff and opportunities to 'buddy' with an existing trustee. An annual skills audit is undertaken by trustees to identify training opportunities and areas of development for board trustees. In line with the Ashford Volunteer Centre expenses policy. as volunteers the Board of Directors are allowed to be claim travel expenses to and from the board meetings. The amount claimed for travel expen5e5 15 the same for volunteer5 and employees. Key management remuneratlon To meet the charitable purposes of Ashford Volunteer Centre the trustees employ staff. All salaries are benchmarked against the salaries of similar organisations {e.g. other Volunteer Centresl and this is brought to the Board of Dirertors meetingfor agreement before any jobs are advertised. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Company number 03464057 (England and Walesl Page 6
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Reglstered Charlty number 1066765 Re8lstered offi Berwick House 8 Elwick Road Ashford Kent TN23 IPF Tru5tee5 Ms L Cockle R Davidson {appointed 6.6.231 P Feacey Ms C S Hannah Mrs J A Webb C F Morley Ms A Scott Independent Examlner Calcutt Matthews WBZ Ltd 19 North Street Ashford Kent TN24 8LF Approved by order of the board of trustees on .......... d signed on its behalf by: P Feacey- Tru Page 7
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Ashford Volunteer Centre ('the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responslbilities and basis of report As the charity'5 trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charlty's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions glven by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) {bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which 15 one of the listed bodles. I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 8iving me cause to believe- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company a5 required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not tomply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requlrement that the accounts give a true and fair view whlch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reportinE by charities (applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Rosanna Turner ACA DChA Calcutt Matthews WBZ Ltd 19 North Street Ashford Kent TN24 8LF Date.. 2411212024 Page 8
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 21.627 216,945 238,572 331,629 Other tradin8 attivities Investment income other incorne 9,365 13.222 25,555 45,561 54,926 13,222 63,818 40,475 6,345 37.126 38,263 Total 69,769 300,769 370,538 415,575 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable actlvlties Community Premises & Volunteering Service 77,518 350,674 428,192 372,827 NET INCOME/{EXPENDITUREI Transfers between funds 17,7491 (441) 149,9051 441 157,6541 42,748 li Net movement In funds (8,190) 149,4641 (57,654) 42,748 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 187,907 412,158 600,065 557,317 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 179.717 362,694 542,411 600,065 The note5 form part of these financial statements Page 9
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Note5 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 3.474 279,528 283.002 285,007 CURRENT ASSErs Oebtors Cash at bank 16,135 182.425 311 82.852 16.446 265,277 33,415 412,910 198,560 83,163 281,723 446,325 CREDrroRS Amounts falling due within one year {21,074} 121.074) 1130.0271 NET CURRENT ASSErs 177,486 83,163 260,649 316,298 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 180.960 362,691 543,651 601,305 PROVISIONS FOR UABILITIES io 11,2401 11,2401 11,240) NEf ASSETS 179,720 362,691 542,411 600,065 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds li 179.720 362,691 187.907 412,158 TOTAL FUNDS 542,411 600,065 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the CompaniesAct 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance wlth Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (al ensuring that the charitable company keeps accountin8 records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2c6 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the CompanSes Act 2006 relating to financial statements. 50 far as applicable to the charitable company, (bl The note5 form part of these financial statements Page 10 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE BALANCE SHEET-contlnued 31 March 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provlsions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financi tements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .2*¥and were signed on Its behalf by.. P Feacey- Tru The note5 form part of these financl315tatement5 Page 11
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES Basis of preparing the financlal statements The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to charitles preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 {effective l January 2019}'. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing 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 classified under headings that ageregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activitie5 on a basis Consistent with the use of resource5. Grants offered subject to condition5 which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Fixtures and fittings Computer equlpment 20% on cost 25% on cost Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable artivities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objective5 at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wlthin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restrlcted 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-retlrement 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 Artivities in the period to which they relate. Page 12 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 OTHER TrADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Offsce Rental Service Charge 51,926 3,000 37,725 2,750 54,926 40.475 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.24 31.3.23 Deposit account interest 13,222 6.345 Ntr INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditurel is stated after chargingllcreditingl: 31.3.24 31.3.23 Depreciation - owned assets 5.054 4.839 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustee5' 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 the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. srAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.3.24 12 31.3,23 io Staff No employees received ernoluments in excess of £60.000. Page 13 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Freehold property Computer equipment Totals COST At l April 2023 Additions 276.229 19,758 3,049 21,571 317,558 3.049 At 31 March 2024 276,229 22,807 21,571 320,607 DEPRECIATION At l April 2023 Charge for year 19,758 761 12,793 4,293 32,551 5,054 At 31 March 2024 20.519 17,086 37,605 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 276.229 2,288 4,485 283,002 At 31 March 2023 276,229 8.778 285,007 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade debtors Other debtors Accrued income Prepayments ii,iii 55 4,017 1,263 23,494 8,022 1,899 16,446 33,415 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade creditors Pension Accruals and deferred income Accrued expenses Rent Deposits 13,819 188 3,000 1,198 2,869 18,882 393 106,811 1,072 2,869 21,074 130,027 Page 14 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 io. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES 31.3.24 31.3.23 Contingency Fund 1,240 1,240 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 187,907 (7,7461 14411 179,720 Restrlrted funds Designated Community Transport NHS- Hospital Care Befriending Response Adult Education Ashford Borough Councll Men in Sheds Timebankin8 Marharben Community Connector DBS Room Hire Kent Project Ninevah Charitable Trust Resettlement KCC Youth Awards for All 276.168 7,137 4,646 65,664 876 2,280 17,865 1,321 1,406 7,404 1,736 3,349 18,005 1.815 515 1,971 276,168 2,513 48,955 11,948 14.624) 44,309 153,7161 {8761 {2,2801 {15,3631 (1,3211 12251 17,404) 11,736) 13,349) 118,446} 11,815} {5151 {1,9711 19,424 2,502 1,181 441 19,424 412.158 {49,9081 441 362,691 TOTAL FUND5 6¢XJ,065 {57,6541 542,411 Page IS continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMEMf IN FUND5- continued Net movement in fund5, included in the above are as follow5: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrirted funds General fund 69,769 177,515) {7.746} Restrlcted funds Community Transport NHS - Hospital Care Befriendin8 Response Adult Education Ashford Borough Council Men in Sheds Timebanking Marharben Community Connector DBS Room Hire Kent Project Ninevah Charitable Trust Resettlement KCC Youth Awards for All 44,684 56,535 3,666 149,3081 112,2261 157,382) 1876) 12,280> (16,8631 11,3211 1225) 127,4051 14,7371 145,8561 (118,446) {1,815) 1515} 11,9711 19,4511 14,6241 44,309 153,716) 1876} 12,2801 {15,3631 {1,3211 12251 17,4041 11,7361 13,3491 118,4461 11,8151 1515) 11,9711 19,424 1,500 20.001 3,001 42,507 loo,000 28,875 300,769 1350,677) 149,9081 TOTAL FUNDS 370,538 1428,192} 157,654} Page 16 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatlves for movement in fund5 Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 127,636 73,318 {13,0471 187.907 Restricted fund5 Designated CommunityTransport NHS- Hospital Care Befriendin8 Response Adult Education Ashford Borough Council Men in Sheds rimebanking Marharben Community Connector DBS Room Hire Kent Project Colyer Fergu5son Trust Ninevah Charitable Trust Resettlement KCC Youth 276.168 25.953 3,520 62,220 900 2.314 16,608 17,439 1,631 13,122 2,043 4,159 3,604 276.168 7.137 4,646 65,664 876 2.280 17.865 1,321 1,406 7,404 1.736 3.349 18,005 (23,7091 1,126 3,444 1241 1341 1,257 {16,1181 1235) 15,718) {307) {810} 14,401 (5951 1,815 (6941 (4,3691 4,893 io 595 1,815 515 1,971 1,209 6,340 429,681 130,5701 13,047 412,158 TOTAL FUNDS 557,317 42,748 600.065 Page 17 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows., Incoming resources Resource5 expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 101.634 128,3161 73,318 Restrirted funds Community Transport NHS- Hospital Care Befriending Response Adult Education Ashford Borough Councll Men in Sheds rimebanking Marharben Communlty Connector DBS Room Hlre Kent Project Colyer Fergusson Trust Ninevah Charitable Trust Resettlement KCC Ycuth 39,161 56,462 18,391 162,870) 155,336) 114,9471 1241 134) 14.534) 116,1191 {2351 15,7181 13.0571 1810) (110,598} (3,7161 11,4501 {20,6941 144,3691 123,709} 1.126 3,444 1241 1341 1,257 {16,1181 12351 15,7181 {307} (810) 14,401 15951 1,815 {6941 {4,369) 5.791 2,750 124,999 3.121 3.265 20,000 40,000 313,941 {344,511} 130,5701 TOTAL FUNDS 415,575 1372,8271 42.748 Page 18 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMEiwf IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4,22 Unrestricted funds General fund 127,636 65,572 113,4881 179,720 Restrlcted funds Designated Community Transport NHS- Hospital Care Befriending Response Adult Education Ashford Borough Council Men in Sheds Timebanking Marharben Community Connector DBS Room Hire Kent Project Colyer Fergusson Trust Resettlement KCC Youth Awards for All 276,168 25,953 3,520 62,220 900 2,314 16,608 17,439 1,631 13,122 2.043 4,159 3,604 276,168 2.513 48,955 11,948 128,333) 45,435 150,272) 1900) (2.314) {14.106) {17,439} {4601 113,1221 12,0431 14,1591 14,0451 {5951 {1,2091 {6,3401 19,424 4,893 2,502 io 1.181 441 595 1,209 6.340 19,424 429,681 180,478) 13,488 362,691 TOTAL FUNDS 557.317 {14,906) 542,411 Page 19 continued...
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement In funds, included In the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlrted funds General fund 171.403 1105,8311 65,572 Restricted funds Community Transport NHS- Hospital Care Befriending Response Adult Educatlon Ashford Borou8h Council Men in Shed5 Timebanking Marharben Community Connertor DBS Room Hire Kent Project Colyer Fergusson Trust Ninevah Charitable Trust Resettlement KCC Youth Awards for All 83,845 112,997 22,057 1112,178) 167,5621 172,3291 1900) 12,314} 121,397} 117,4401 1460) 133,123) 17,794} 146,6661 1229,0441 13,716} 13,2651 121,2091 146,3401 19,451) 128,3331 45.435 (50,2721 (9001 {2,314} 114,1061 {17,4391 {4601 113,122) (2.043} 14,1591 14,0451 15951 7,291 20,001 5,751 42,507 224,999 3,121 3,265 20,000 40,000 28,875 (1.2091 16.3401 19,424 614,710 1695,1881 180,478} TOTAL FUNDS 786,113 1801,0191 {14,9061 Restricted funds are as below.. DeslBnated fund Fixed a55ets purchased (including the freehold property at Berwick House) using funds set aside for this purpose. NHS Kent and Modway - funded 2 Information Advice and Guidance Care Navi8ators at William Harvey Hospital and contributed to the community car scheme BefrlendlnB- thi5 project, which aimed to reduce the social isolation of people across the borough, is funded by a variety of funders including Ninevah, Edward Gosling and Colyer Ferguson. Wlthin the project is a Men in Sheds Scheme, which was specifically aimed at i501ated males. Community car scheme - is funded by NHS Kent and Medway and also from Contributions from beneficiaries using this scheme. Resettlement project- is funded by A5hford Borough Council and supports people the borough who have been resettled in the ar. Page 20 continued..-
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued KCC Youth and Kent Volunteers - were pilot projects funded by Kent County Council and the projects focused on promoting and supporting volunteering across the county of Kent. The project was run in partnership with other Volunteer Centres Ashford Borough Councll provided project grants to support building initiatives and also funded the Community Connector prciert, which 5UPPOrted activities with the local VCSE sector. DBS - Ashford Volunteer Centre is a registered umbrella organisation for DBS checks and is able to undertake individual DBS checks and support other organisations administer DBS checks. Response Adult Education thi5 project covers facilitating RESPONSE courses, on behalf of Kent Adult Education. The course5 aimed at people not in Education. Employment or Training INEETI. Room hire - Berwick House Is available for room hire for local organisations. 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024. Page 21
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacles Donations Grants 3,890 234,682 6,746 324,883 238,572 331,629 Other tradlng activltles Office Rental Service Charge 51,926 3,000 37,725 2,750 54,926 40,475 Investment income Deposit account interest 13,222 6,345 Other income Transport Income Consultancy Fees 38,268 25,550 34,786 2,340 63,818 37,126 Total Incoming resources 370,538 415,575 EXPENDrruRE Charltable artivities Community Transport Grants to institutions 26,253 3,533 24,395 25,152 29,786 49.547 Support costs Management Wages Social securlty Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Carried forward 187,398 10,242 2,909 935 4,718 10,650 8.060 17,247 1,961 244,120 175,627 1,224 2,763 5,891 6,012 17,881 11,660 221,058 This page does not form part of the statutory financlal statements Page 22
ASHFORD VOLUNTEER CENTRE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Management Brought forward Cleaning DBS Application HR Expenditure IT Expenses Room Hire Travel Volunteer Expenses Other Professional Fees External tutor hire Consulting Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets 244,120 6,425 221,058 3,953 1.824 7,045 25,469 4,327 615 637 818 8,038 13,551 4,840 7,231 21,249 11,346 2,993 2,108 2,911 4,580 6,409 309,372 292,175 Finance Bank char8es 813 617 Informatlon technology Repairs and renewals 81,768 24,113 Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 6,453 6,375 Total resources expended 428,192 372,827 Net (expenditure)/lncome 157,6541 42,748 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statement5 Page 23