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
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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).
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
F￿uRE 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
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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
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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
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..........
d signed on its behalf by:
P Feacey- Tru
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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
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Date.. 2411212024
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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
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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 2c￿6 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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}
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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
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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
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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
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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￿.
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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.
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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
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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
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