Company Registration Number., 3483327 {England and Wales) Registered Charity Number.. 1068217 Sidley Community Association (a registered charity and company limited by guarantee) Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025 Blue Ridge Accounting Services Ltd, The Old Court House, North Trade Rood, 8ottle, East Sussex, TN33 OEX
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charlty Number: 1068217 CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31"MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Actlvitles io Balance Sheet 12 Statement of Cash Flows 13 Notes to the Accounts 14-20 pg.2
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charlty: Sidley Community Association Other Names by which the charfty Is known: {Heart of) Sidley Community Association IHOSCAI Reglstered Address: C/0 RVA, 47 London Road, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JY Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217 Reg15tered Company Number: 03483327 Trustees: Jay Carroll (Chair) (appointed 1510212025) Nlcola Collins Ivice Chalr) (re-elected 15102120251 Sally Ricketts (Secretary) lappolnted 15/02/20251 Linda Seddon (re-elected 15/02120251 Stephen Lucas (re-elected 15/02120251 Lynda Harvey lappointed 15/0212025) J im Carroll lappointed 1510212025) J ul ie Norris (appointed 1510212025) Debble Peters (appointed 15102120251 Trevor Ramsden (appointed 15102120251 Helen Bridger (appointed 15102/20251 Bankers: Lloyds Bank, Hastlngs Branch, 17 Wellington Place, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 INX Prlnclpal Accountant: Mcmath Accountancy Servlces 25 Stirlin8 Road Castleham Business Centre East St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN38 9NP Independent Examlner: Blue Rldge Accountlng Servlces Ltd The Old Court House North Trade Road Battle East Sussex TN33 OEX pg.3
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {ConVd) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees of Sidley Community Association, a charitable company also known as {He3rt of) Sidley Community Association IHOSCAI, present its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng Document Sidley Community Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Its governing documents are th its Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated 18 December 1997, as amended by resolution th th 19 December 2005. On 18 February 1998 the company became a Charity registered wlth the Charlty Commission. "IHeart of) Sidley Community Assoclatlon IHOSCA)" Is the trading name for the Sidley Community Association. In 2020, the He8rt of Sidley p8rtnership (8 Big Loc818re81 formally moved its work into the charity to revltallse its purpose. This has ensured the ch8rity is ready to tak8 an and are able to maintain community projects and local assets going forward, after the Big Loc81 funding ended in 2025. During the reportlng period, HOSCA focused heavlly on strengthenlng Its governance structure in antlclpatlon of taklng on the lastlng legacy of the Bl8 Local programme. Trustee recrultment, appolntment and governance The charity is managed by a committee of trustees who are elected under the term5 of the Memorandum and Articles. The methods adopted for the recrultment and appointment of new trustees Is laid down in the constltution. The trustees meet to conslder the overall direction of the charlty including the appointment of additional trustees, funding and decisions around the runnin8 of the project. A key mllestone for future sustainabillty was the formal appointment of 11 new trustees at the Annual General Meeting held on 15th February 2025. This process secured a varied and skilled Board with a wealth of comrnunity knowledge and professional expertise, ensuring the Association is well-equipped for its next phase of growth. The Board initiated an ongoing programme of upskilling and standardisation of operational processes to ensure robust governance and effective collaboration among the trustees. Mana8ement and Flnanclal Controls The charity maintained essential and professional bookkeeping support with Mcmath Accounting and utilised Xero software. Thls commitment ensures accurate record keeping, full compliance, and provides critical flnancial insights, which are paramount to achievlng financial success and stability during this transition period. Ongoing structure and standardisation were applied to all administrative and project processes to provide a solid foundation for the charitvs increased activltv. pg.4
Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icont'd) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objettlves The object5 of the charlty are: 11 to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Sidley ènd the neighbourhood and other areas in Rother District the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provlde facil ities In the Interest of soc5al welfare for recreatlon and lelsure- tlme occupatlon with the object of improvlng the condltlons of life for the sald Inh3bltants; 21 to establish or secure the establlshment of a communlty centre (person or body) In furtherance of these obJects. 3) to promote such other charltable purposes as may from tlme to tlme be determlned. Publ1¢ beneflt statement TheTrustees conflrm that they have referred to the 8uldance contalned In the Charlty Commlsslon's general guldance on publlc benefit when revlewlng the charlty's alms and objectlves and In plannlng future activltles. The actlvltles undertaken durlngthe year meet these objectlves by dlrectly 3ddressln8 commvnlty needs, partlcularly In118ht of the ongoing cost of Ilvlng crlsls and Improvlng the condltlons of Ilfe for local residents. HOSCA work in strategic partnershlp wlth local schools, buslnesses, resldents, local authorltles Ilncludin8 East Sussex County Council and Rother District Council), and other voluntary organisations to maximise impact and avoid duplication of effort. Achlevements and Performance (l Aprll 2024- 31 March 2025) The reportlng perlod was deflned by except5onal progress In capltal development plannlng and hlghly successful communlty engasement, ensurlng a strong transitlon from the Blg Local programme. l. Dellverlng the 51dley Hub Communlty Centre Thls year saw the most slgnificant progress to date on the flagshlp capltal project: the Sldley Hub. Planning Approval: The planning application for the new state-of-the-art community hub at Sidley Recreation Ground was approved in July 2024. This was a landmark achievement that solidified the project's future viability. Contractor Appointment: Following planning success, the appointment of BMR Construction Ltd as the main contractor was secured, demonstrating the project's readiness to move Into the physical construction phase. Community Fundraising Success: To support the future fit-out and sustalnability of the Hub, the community-led 'Buy a Brick, fundraising campalgn was highly successful, exceeding Its initial £10,000 target by November 2024. This demonstrated overwhelming community support and enthusiasm for the project. The Association mainta ined a positive and constructive working relationship with Rother District Council regarding the plans to establish the Sidley Hub as the local community centre, whlch is currently projected for completion in mid-2026. pg.5
Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charlty Number: 1068217 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. Communlty Coheslon and Impact Programmes The Association secured substantial external funding to deliver a range of essential, high-impact community services: Combatting Hollday Hunger and Isolation.. Funding was secured from East Sussex County Council IHoliday Activities and Food- HAFI for the Spring, Summer, and Winter holiday periods, providing crucial activities, meals, and support for local children. Cost of Living Support: HOSCA successfullyadministeredfundsthrough East Sussex County Council's Household Support Fund (rounds 5 & 61, directly assisting vulnerable local households with essential costs, mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis. Major Community Events., The Sidley Summer Festival was a significant success, attractlng sponsorship from various local businesses and social value 5UPPOrt from Southern Housing contractors. The festival, along with the Winter Festive events, provided much-needed cultural and recreational opportunities for residents, fosterin8 a sense of community pride and Identity. 3. Bl8 Local Legacy and Transltlon The flnanclal year culmlnated In the successful completlon of the 10-year Bl8 Loc31 journey In March 2025. A dedlcated Celebratlon Event was held to mark thls Incredible decade of communlty-led development and to share crucSal Informatlon wlth residents on how HOSCA would continue thls good work and cement the legacy. The establlshment of the new, dynamlc Board ensures that the momentum generated by Blg Local Is malntalned and accelerated. Plans for Future Perlods The charity's focus for the next financial year is centred on capacity bullding and capital deliverv: Sidley Hub Construction: The primary goalls to oversee the efflclent and tlmely construction of the Sldley Hub, preparing for Its opening and ensuring that the internal operatlonal model (cafe, function rooms) is financia15y sustainable. Capaclty Buildin8: The trustees are acutely aware of the contlnued capacity building required for the charityto mana8ethe Hub and increasedservice delivery. The new 8oard will focuson volunteer retention, trustee development, and a focused funding strategy to move away from rellance on short-term projert grants. Service Continuatlon: The charity will continue to seek funding to deliver vital servlces such as holiday activities and cost-of-living support, ensuring HOSCA remains reactive to the evolving needs of the Sidley community. Financlal revlew The charity recorded total incoming resources of £218,419 {2024: £155,147) and total expenditure of £200,56912024'. £154,772). At the year-end there were reserves of £18,82512024., £97SI. This financial position ensured the charity was able to meet its core obligations and deliver significant communlty programmes. pg.6
Registered Company Number: 03483327 {England and Wales) Reglstered Charity Number: 1068217 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Icont'd) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 The primary sources of restricted and unrestricted funding during the year included.. Local Trust (completion of the Big Local programme legacy fund) East Sussex County Council IHoliday Activities and Food - HAF and Household Support Fund) Arts Council England, Ch31k Cliff Trust, Bexhill Town Council, and Rother District Council Isupporting the Sidley Summer Festival) Sponsorship from local businesses and social value contributions from Southern Housing contractors. The charlty's pollcy on reserves The charlty's reserves pollcy Is reviewed annually, and the Trustees confirm that the charity is financiallv sound and continues to operate as a going concern. Rlsk Assessment The trustees have identlfled and reviewed the risks both financial and non-financial to which HOSCA might be exposed and have taken steps to mitigate the impact of such risks. Responslbllltles of the Trustees The Trustees, who are also dlrectors forthe purpose of company law, are responslble for preparlngflnanclal statements In accordance wlth appllcable law and Unlted Xlngdom generally Accepted Accountlng Practlce. Under Charity law the trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each flnancial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activitles durlng the year and of Its financial posltion at the end of the year (unless the charlty Is entltled to prepare accounts on the alternatlve recelpts and payments baslsl. In preparSng those flnanclal statements the Trustees are requlred to: a) Select sultable accountln8 pollcles and apply them conslstently, b) Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practlce have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explalned in the flnanclal statements. d) Prepare the financial statement on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charlty will continue in operatlon. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accountlng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enables the Trustees to ascertain the f inancial position of the charity and to ensure thatthe financial statement comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. P8.7
Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charlty Number: 1068217 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This report was approved by the Charity's Trustees on by: and signed on its behalf Linda Seddon Trustee Stephen Lucas Trustee Nicola Collins Trustee pg.8
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SIDLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 I report to the charlty Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sldley Community Assoclatlon, also known as (Heart of) Sidley Community Association IHOSCA) for the year ended 31" March 2025, which are set out on pa8es 10 to 19. Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are ellglble for Independent examlnatlon, I report In respect of my examlnatlon of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect: accountlng records were not kept In respert of the company as required by sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act; or the account5 do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply wlth the accountlng requlrements of sectlon 396 Df the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairview, which is not a matter consldered as part of an independent examination,. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wlth the methods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applScable to charities preparing thei r accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Lorraine Brown Blue Ridge Accountin8 Services Ltd The Old Court House North Trade Road Battle East Sussex TN33 OEX Dated: pg.9
Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Unrestricted fvnds funds general desl8nated 2025 2025 Restrirted funds 2025 Total Funds 2025 Note Total Funds 2024 Current Flnanclol Year 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Incomln8 Resources from Generated Funds Voluntory Income., Grants Recelved 198,703 198,703 151,844 Donatlons Recelved Artivitiesfor Generoting Funds.. Fund RaSslng ActSvStSes SponsorshSps Recelved 12,924 6,792 19,716 3,303 Total Incomlng Resources 12,924 205,495 218,419 155,147 RESOURCES EXPENDED: Costs of Generatlng Funds,. Charltable Attlvltles 775 2,616 197,178 197,953 2,616 152,991 1,781 Governance Cost5 other Resources Expended Total Resources Expended 3,391 197,178 200,569 154,772 Net Income/lExpendlture) 9,533 8,317 17,850 375 Transfers between funds li 1.742 6.396 18.1381 Net Movement In Funds 11,275 6,396 179 17,850 375 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total Funds Brought Forward 1.154 1179) 975 600 Total Funds CaTrled Forward 12,429 6,396 18,825 975 There are no recognised gains or losses in the year, other than those included in the statement of financial activities. P8. 10
Registered Company Number., 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charlty Number: 1068217 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES (Cont'd..... INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315TMARCH 2025 UnrestTlcted Unre5trlcted funds funds general designated 2024 2024 Restrlcted funds 2024 Note Total Funds 2024 Prior Flnunclal Year 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Incomlng Resourtesfrom Generated Funds Voluntory Income.. Grants Recelved 151,844 151,844 Donatlons Recelved Activitle5for Generoting Funds., Fund RaSslng A¢tlvltles Sponsorshlps Recelved 3,303 3,303 Total Incomlng Resources 3,303 151,844 155,147 RESOURCES EXPENDEO: Costs ol Generatlng Funds.. Charltable Actlvltles Governance Costs 968 152,023 152,991 1,781 1,781 Other Resources Expended Total Resources Expended 2,749 152,023 154,772 Net IncomellExpendlturel 554 11791 375 Transfers between funds li Net Movernent In Funds 554 1179 375 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total Funds Brought Forward 600 600 Total Funds Carrled Forward 1,154 11791 975 pg. 11
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 BALANCE SHEET AT 31" MARCH 2025 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 11,555 38,445 Cash at Bank and in Hand 80,235 Total Current Assets 80,235 50,000 LIABIUTIES Creditors: Amounts falllng due within one year 161,410) 149,025} Net Current Assets 18,825 975 Net Asset5 18,825 975 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 11 12.429 6,396 975 Designated Fund 11 Total Charlty Funds 18,825 975 The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) confirm that for the year ended 31, March 2025: the company was entltled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006 relating to small companies, and members have not required the company to obtain an audit of it5 accounts for the year In question In accordance with section 476 of the Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilitles for complylng wlth the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The notes on the following pages form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in t Act 21J06 relating to small charitable companies, were approved by the Trustees on and slgned on Its behalf by,. e Companies 1..20 GMII Stev Lu.4o.¥.i J&lll.E.Z.2p.aF.?D'.45'.47 GMT) Nj.Iy.l-,..4kiliFI' J.4n.11.aQ2fi.IF:52'.22 GMT) Stephen Lucas Nicola Collins Trustee Trustee Linda Seddon Trustee P8- 12
Registered Company Number: 03483327 {England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS sr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Cash Flow from operatlng actlvltles 41,790 150,569) Cash Flow from Investlng actlvltles Net Increase {decrease) In cash and cash equlvalents 41,790 150,569) Cash and cash equlvalents at start of the year Cash and cash equlvalents at end of the year Cash at bank and in hand 38,445 80.235 89,014 38,445 80,235 38,445 Reconclllatlon of net Income ta net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles Net Income forthe year Adjustments for: lincreasel/decrease In debtors Incre3se/ldecreasel in credltors I ncrease/{decreasel In reserves 11,555 12,385 17,850 (11,455) {39,489) 375 Net cash flow from operatln8 actlvltles 41,790 {50,569) pg. 13
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS sr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. A¢countlng Pollcles Basis of accountln8 The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011; Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice, and UK Financial Reporting Standard applicable to charities effective l January 2019 and the Companies Act 2006. Income Income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity becomes entitled to the funds, It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers. Expendlture and Ilabllltles Expendlture is recognlsed on an accruals basls and has been Included under expense categorles that aggregate all costs for allocation of activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular actlvities, they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. The charlty Ss not reglstered for VAT; thus, all costs are shown Incluslve of VAT charged. Liabilities are recognlsed as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay out resource5. Governance costs include the costs of preparatlon and examination of the statutory accounts, the cost of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice on governance or constitutional matters. Grants offered subject to conditlons whlch have not been met at the year-end date are noted as commitment but not accrued as expenditure. Tanglble assets Depreciation is provided at the followlng annual rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Its estlmated useful Ilfe, based on standard rates used in the sector. Flxtures, flttlngs and equlpment Computer equipment 33% on cost 33% on cost Taxatlon The charity Is exempt from corporatlon tax on Its charltable actlvlties. Fund accountln8 General unds are unrestrScted funds whlch are avallable for use at the dlscretSon of the trustees In furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted unds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions Imposed by donors which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes, The cost of raising and admlnlsterlng such funds are charged ag3lnst the speciflc fund. Desi noted unds- these are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities. pg. 14
Registered Company Number,. 03483327 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty Number,. 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {ConVd) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Debtors Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and in hand includes small amounts of cash, and bank deposits repayable on demand in both current and deposit accounts. Credltors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result In a transfer of funds to a thlrd party and the amount due to settle the obllgatlon can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount, usually the invoice amount, Deferred income represents grant funding received in advance of performance-related condltions being satisfied. 2. Grants Recelved Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total Funds 2025 Total Fund5 2024 Grants Recelv•d ESS- ESCCHAF-01-Summer ESCC- HSF3-Household Support Fund East Sussex County Council-winter HAF ESCC- HA23- Easter ESCC- HAF23- Summer ESCC- HAF23- Winter ESCC- HSF4- Household Support Fund Summer Events & Activities ESCC HAF24- Spring Hub Fund Raising PiLon Sponsorship Winter Events & Activlties UKSPF- Youth Engagement ESCC- HAF4- Summer Grant ESCC- HAF24- Winter Grant Sidley Street Games Project Town 803rd Consult3tlon Funds ESCC- HSF5 - Household Support Fund ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund ESCC- HAF25- Spring Grant 4,742 4,432 1,692 9,955 15,517 8,035 103,359 2,859 200 4.103 4,103 622 48.859 622 48,859 4,808 976 976 55 998 3,886 23.122 3,786 6,333 4,069 44,450 50,600 3,086 198,703 3,886 23,122 3,786 6,333 4,069 44,450 50,600 3,086 198,703 151,844 pg. 15
Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icont'd) ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Sponsorshlp recelved Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 RVA- Other Sponsorships 12.924 12.924 6,792 19,716 1,500 1,803 3,303 6,792 6,792 12,924 4. Governance Costs Unrestrlrted funds Restrlcted funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Independent Examlner's Fees Accountancy charges Fillng fee 830 830 850 1.7S2 34 1.752 931 2,616 2.616 1,781 pg. 16
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont'd) sr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 5. Charltable Artivitles Unrestricted funds Restrirted funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Stuff Costs Pmjert Costs.. ESCC- HSF3-Household Support Fund East Sussex County Council -winter HAF 654 650 7,771 18,404 7,305 ESCC- HAF23- Easter ESCC- HAF23- Summer Costs ESCC- HAF23- Winter Costs ESCC- HSF4-H/hold Support Fund- Costs 622 622 107,137 4,714 3,999 200 Summer Events & Actlvltles - Costs 48.559 5.342 4,587 2.378 22.659 3,559 6.333 3,836 43,961 50,600 3,086 978 48,559 5.342 4,587 2,378 22,659 3,559 6,333 3,836 43,961 50,600 3,086 978 Winter Events & Activites- Costs ESCC- HAF24- Spring Costs UKSPF- Youth Engagement ESCC- HAF24- Summer Costs ESCC - HAF24- Winter Costs Sldley Street Games Project Town Board Consultatlon Costs ESCC- HSF5- Household Support Fund ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund ESCC- HAF25- Sprln8 Costs Fund Raislng Spend PiLon - Costs 55 1,095 Sponsorshlp cost- Festlve event Admln Costs.. HOSCA- General Office & Staff Expenses Website 678 678 188 188 40 250 Subscriptions Management support 587 587 418 300 775 197,178 197,953 152,991 pg. 17
Reglstered Company Number; 03483327 (England and Walesl Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Convd) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 6. Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Totsl Fund 2025 Total Fund 2024 Trade creditors Accruals.. RVA - HOSCA Admin Costs De erred Income.. UKSPF Hub Funds HAF (Holiday Activlty Fund) HSF4 (Household Support Funds) Sussex Communlty Foundatlon ESCC- HSF4- Household Support Fund ESCC HAF24- Spring Hub Fund Raising UKSPF - Youth Engagement ESCC- HAF4- Summer Grant ESCC- HAF24- Wlnter Grant Town Board Consultation Funds ESCC- HSF6- Household Support Fund ESCC- HAF25- Spring Grant Other Sponsorshlps Total Deferred Income Income received In advance.. Rother Voluntary Action Sponsorship Community Projects -595 1,000 10,000 3,126 8,322 4,889 10,000 4,268 14,067 6,114 1,847 930 3,524 3,563 14,900 61,005 26,337 10,687 11,000 21,687 Total Cfedltors 61,410 49,025 7. The charity does not employ any staff and therefore did not have any staff costs in the year. 8. Trustees remuneratlon, expenses and beneflts Nicola Collins, Trustee received £2,78312024.' £3,460) remuneratlon and related expenses for her services as Project Coordinator for the Holiday Activities and Food {HAF) programme during the year ended 31" March 2025. For the year no other Trustee received reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course of carrying out charitable activities on behalf af the charity. 9. Prevlous perlod comparlson The financial year end of the charity is 31, March 2025. The previous year's figures have been included for comparison. P8. 18
Registered Company Number.. 03483327 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Cont'dl ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. Capltal reserves Every member of the charity undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required Inot exceeding £1) to the charity's assets if it should be wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member, for payment of the charity's debts and liabilities contratted before he or she ceases to be a member, and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding-up and for the adjustment of the rights of contributors amongst themselves. 11. Funds of the charlty Balance at 01 Apr Income & Expendlture 2024 Galns & Losses Transfers Balance at 31 Mar 2025 025 Restrtcted Funds Retained Earnings Restrlcted Funds Total Restrlcted Funds -179 1,921 8,138 10,059 -1,742 -8,138 -9.880 -179 Unrestrlrted Funds General Fund RVA - unrestrlcted funds Deslgnated Reserve- Contlngency 1,154 -1,154 1,742 1,742 10,687 6,396 18,825 10,687 6,396 8,138 1,154 10,687 .1,154 Balance at 01 Apr Income & Expenditure 2023 Galns & Losses Transfers Balance at 31 Mar 2024 24 Restrlcted Funds Retained Earnlngs Total Restrlcted Funds -179 .179 -179 -179 Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund Total Unvestrlrted Funds 554 554 1,154 1,154 P8. 19
Registered Company Number: 03483327 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charity Number: 1068217 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Convd) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 12. Related party dlsclosures There have been transactions with 3 related parties in the reporting period for year ended 31st March 2025 Provlslon for bad debts at perlod end Name of the trustee or related party Relationshlp to charlty Description of the transactlons Balance at period end Amounts written off during reportln8 period Amount Carrolls Greengrocers S R Virtual Office Cookin J. Caroll (11 26,777 S. Rlcketts S. Lucas 121 131 5,444 293 Pops During the year HOSCA applied for and received Household Support Fund IHSFI grants ta manage on beh31f of the funders, the local government, Rother Dlstrlct Council and East Sussex County Council. HOSCA'S role was to co-ordinate, manage and dlstribute the funds to the local residents of Sidley who met the eligibility criteria for the scheme, monitor and report back to the funders on the uptake and other key performance Indicators as 3 condition of the grant. The funds were to be used to cover essentlal household costs Includlng food, utllltles, energy bllls and fuel. HOSCA operated 3 voucher scheme In conJunctlon wlth the local shops and buslnesses whereby resldents were glven vouchers that they could use towards thelr shoppln8 and pay for utillty bills. All the local shops and buslne5ses Snvolved in the scheme were requlred to complete and sign an agreement vetted by the HOSCA committee,. funds were pald into the relevant business account. (l) Carrolls Greengrocers, a local shop listed above is owned or operated by a Trustee of HOSCA. They received a total of £26,777 in voucher sales in the reporting period, from local residents bein8 able to 80 along and spend their vouchers on household provisions. 12) S R Virtual Office is a business based in Bexhill that is also ran by a trustee of HOSCA. They received a total of £5,444 for the administration, co-ordination and support of the free Household Support Fund IHSFI programme, working alongside HOSCA to ensure tight operation, management and evidencing of the scheme. (3) Cooking Pots based in Bexhill, owned and ran by HOSCA'S trustee, received £292.71 for providing food for attendees at the Sidley Festival in the Summer of 2024. pg. 20