REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03491993 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1068467
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
FOCUS CHARITY
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Fortus Midlands Limited
31 High View Close
Hamilton Office Park
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 9LJ
FOCUS CHARITY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
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FOCUS CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
The Trustees(whoarealsodirectorsofthe charityforthe purposesofthe CompaniesAct) presenttheirannualreport together
withthefinancialstatementsofFOCUSCharity(theCharity)fortheyearended31March2021.TheTrusteesconfirmthat the
AnnualReportandfinancialstatementscomplywiththecurrentstatutoryrequirements,therequirementsofthe Charity's
governingdocumentandtheprovisionsoftheStatementofRecommendedPractice(SORP),applicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
On13thJanuary1998FOCUSCharitywasincorporatedundertheCompaniesActasaprivatelimitedcompany (company
number3491993),governedbyaMemorandumandArticlesofAssociationandonthe5thMarch1998wasregisteredas a
charity(registerednumber1068467).Onthe1stJuly1998thenewcompanyabsorbedtheassets,liabilitiesandactivities of
FOCUS, the previous charitable trust, whose net funds amounted to £83,869.
On1stOctober1993FOCUShadbeenconstitutedunderaTrustDeedandregisteredasacharity(registered number
1028637).AsofthatdatetheTrustabsorbedtheassets,liabilitiesandactivitiesoftheBridgeProgrammewhosenet funds
amounted to £65,900.
Please note
FurthercopiesofourAnnualReportandFinancialStatements2021,andotherdocumentsrelatingtoFOCUScan be
downloaded from our website:
www.focus-charity.co.uk
or obtained from our office:
FOCUS, 73 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AN. Tel: 0116 251 0369
Financial review
On1April2020,FOCUS'unrestrictedreservesstoodat£34,706,whichwereconsideredsufficientbytheBoardofTrustees to
coverallpotentialliabilitiesovera4monthperiod.By31March2021,theunrestrictedfundstoodat£125,673.Ofthis £15,000
wassetasideasa'contingencyreserve'and£55,000wasreservedforprojectexpenditureduringtheyear.Ourfree reserves
thereforestoodat £55,673, whichwereconsideredsufficientto cover6 months ofliabilities.The Trustees aimto maintaina level
ofunrestrictedreservesequivalenttothreetosixmonthsofunrestrictedexpenditurethroughout2021/22and have
implemented actions to achieve this.
At the time ofsigningthisAnnual Report,the organisationhassecuredsufficientfundingto coverall plannedexpenditurefor a
periodofatleast10months,which,alongwithafundraisingandincomegenerationplanthatisinplace,provides sufficient
projected income for at least 12 months.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The following statements were created in consultation with key stakeholders in 2018:
Our Purpose (or 'what brings us together'):
We passionately believe that young people have the potential to create change
Our Vision (or 'where we want to be'?)
Weaimtobecomethe'goto'organisationtosupportyoungpeople.Wewillachievethisbylivingourvalues,learning from
the best,supportingoneanother,shoutingaboutourimpact,leadingthe wayandbecomingthe bestyouthorganisation we
can be.
Our Mission (or 'what we strive to achieve'?)
We inspireyoungpeopletobelieveinthemselves,becausewebelieveinthem andtheircapacitytocreatepositive change
in themselves and their communities
Our Values and Behaviours
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We believe in young people and the potential they possess
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We create powerful and life-changing opportunities for young people
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We create an environment where young people feel loved and appreciated
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We work with integrity and honesty
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives, strategies and activities
During2020/21weworkedwithatotalof207youngpeopleduring409groupsessionsand1,737one-to-onesupport sessions
across4distinctprojects:Inspire,Leicestival,BreathingSpace,andStart.Evaluationoftheimpactofparticipatingin our
projects demonstrated that during the year:
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" 98% of young people felt more confident in their own abilities than they did before they joined us
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" 98% felt more positive about what they could achieve in future as a result of taking part in Focus projects
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" 100% could describe new skills they had developed with us
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" 84% felt generally happier as a result of being involved with Focus
" 94% reported a greater sense of belonging to the area in which they live
" 93% had increased the amount of volunteering they engaged in
The yearwasdominatedby the globalCOVID-19pandemic.This initiallyforcedusto moveall ofoursupportforyoung people
to onlineplatformsfromMarch2020. Thisincludedvideocallsandsocialmediachat groups.Within afewweeks, Government
guidanceallowedyouthsupporttotakeplace'inperson'forvulnerableyoungpeopleandthoseincrisis.Weadopted this
approachassoonasitwaspermitted,andfollowingathoroughriskassessment,andprovideditalongsideour online
provision.
Throughoutthe pandemic,wehavefollowedCOVIDsafety guidancefromthe Governmentandalsofromthe National Youth
Agency, whose youth sector-specific guides have formed the basis for our blend of online and in person support.
InMarchandApril2020,wecontactedallofourmajorfundersforapprovalto adaptouractivitiesto meet COVID guidance.
All granted their approval immediately and removed any pre-pandemic targets and grant restrictions.
Oneofthemainimplicationsofthepandemichasbeentheincreaseinmentalhealthissuesexperiencedbyyoung people,
suchassocialanxiety,depression,panicattacksandsuicidalthoughts.Thishasrequiredus,acrossallofourprojects, to
engageinanincreasingnumberof'multi-agency'meetingsandtoprovideadditionalsupporttofamilies,overand above
the delivery of our project activities.
Inspire
Inspireisayear-longpersonaldevelopmentprogrammeforyoungpeople.ItisfundedbytheNationalLotteryFund through
theirReachingCommunitiesgrantschemeandcomprisesaseriesofactivities,youth-ledcommunityprojects,workshops, and
mentoringsupport.Ithaspreviouslyincludedresidentialelements,butthesewerenotpossibleunderCOVIDrestrictions. This
year50youngpeopletookpart,whichincludesthosecompletingtheprojectwhojoinedusin2019/20andthose recruited
during 2020/21.
Forthe firsthalfofthe year,the majorityofourprojectdeliverytookplaceonline.Itquicklybecameapparentthat this would
notbeeffectiveforlargegroupsofyoungpeople,asquittermembersofthegroupfounditdifficulttomaketheir voices
heard.So,mostsessionsweredeliveredinsmall,manageablegroupsoffiveorsixyoungpeople,alongwithourstaff and
volunteers.Youngpeoplereportedfeelingagreatersenseofbelonginginthisformatandwewereabletorun workshops,
planning sessions, quizzes, cooking sessions and more in this way.
A highlightofthe yearformanywasthe planningandexecutionofayouth-ledprojectthat sawyoungpeoplepartnerwith a
localhostelforhomelessandvulnerablyhousedyoungpeople.TheInspireteamcreatedChristmascarepackages for
residents, as well as new kitchen equipment and gifts for hostel staff.
Evaluation carried out with young people towards the end of the year showed, amongst other outcomes, that:
" 89% of this year's participants reported that being able to stay connected with Focus during the pandemic
" has helped in managing their mental health.
" 80% of young people were able to describe transferable skills that they had developed through Inspire
Theimpactoftheprojecthasbeenfelt,notonlybytheyoungpeoplethemselves,butalsobytheirfamilies.Threeparents of
young people engaged in Inspire this year told us:
"I'msogladyouguysarethereformydaughter,Ijustwanthertobesafe.IknowwehadupsanddownbutI'mso grateful,
don't know what I'd do without you guys for Katie."
"As a parent of a very anxious and reserved young person who has struggled with his identity status, which
has led to self-harm and very difficult times, I have very much appreciated the support, guidance and
opportunities Inspire has provided him. I do believe that he has not only grown and developed as a result
but the project may well have saved not only his mental health but his life."
"You guys saved my girl… She hasn't self-harmed in over a year. You guys saved her."
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
TheNationalLotteryFundprovidedanadditionalgrantduringthe yeartoenableustoreachmoreyoungpeopleduring the
COVID'lockdowns'.Thiswasusedtoprovideadditionalone-to-onementoringsupport,andaseriesofonline projects,
including'LifeFlavourz',whichwedevelopedinresponsetoyoungpeoplereportingthattheydidnotknowhowto cook
goodfoodathomeatatimewhentheywereunabletogoout.FiveyoungpeoplealsogainedaLevel2Food Hygiene
Certificateasa result. They produceda 'LockdownCookbook'that capturedrecipesthat youngpeoplehadenjoyed making
athomewithguidancefromourstaff,anda'HappyNewspaper'thatcapturedthemorepositivestoriesoflockdown and
countered the negative messages that many young people reported that they were seeing on a daily basis.
Breathing Space
BreathingSpaceisbuiltonthe legacy ofourpreviousRoots& Shootsprojectandfocusesonthe enormousbenefitsof working
ingreenspacesforyoungpeoplefacingmental healthissues.Keytothisprojecthasbeenthe developmentofour allotment,
which has become an outdoor classroom for young people, away from the pressures of their usual urban environments.
ThroughouttheyearthefocusofourBreathingSpaceactivities,ledbyourDirectorofProgrammeDevelopment,has been
preparingforthe formallaunchofourWoodenSpoonAllotment. Fundedbythe WoodenSpoonCharity,wehavezoned the
siteintoareasforplantingandsocialising,withafirepit,workshopspace,raisedbeds,andshelteredseating.The sitehas also
benefitedfromadonationbyKPSnacksofbenches,atabletennistableandplanterswithavalueof£17,500created by
Terra Cycle from recycled crisp packets.
The development of the allotment site has been supported by volunteers from Engie.
Thisyear,10youngpeoplehaveaccessedBreathingSpaceandourallotment.Theseincludethosewhoareexcluded from
school, social isolated young people and those attending a special school for students with behaviour management needs.
Leicestival
Leicestivalprovidesopportunitiesforyoungpeopletovolunteeratsomeofthediverserangeoffestivalsandcultural events
thatthecityisbecomingrenownedfor.Typically,wewouldworkwiththeorganisersoffestivals,includingLeicester's Diwali
celebrations(the largestoutsideofIndia),theCaribbeanCarnival(the secondlargestintheUK),theCityFestival(11days of
sports,art,music,andheritage)andtheBringThePaintfestival,whichattractsstreet artistsfromacrossthecountry. However,
COVID restrictions meant that most of these were cancelled or took place virtually.
However,despitesomanyfestivalscancelledortakingplaceonline,Leicestival'syoungpeoplegotcreative.Forexample, to
raisespiritsat Christmas,they raisedmoneyandattracted donationsofitems to provideto 30 residentsat Lenthall House Care
Homewithcarehampers.TheyalsocreatedanddeliveredChristmashampersto6localheroeswithinthecommunity, as
identified by young people.
TheyalsoprovidedmaterialstoyoungpeopleandfamiliestojoininwithonlineCaribbeanCarnivalactivities, including
head-dress making and learning carnival dances.
A hugehighlightofthe yearcameinOctoberwhenourteam ofyoungpeoplewonthe ComedicPerformanceawardin the
15-18 yearoldscategoryat the acclaimedLouiseRennisonNationalFunnyAwards.They wonit fortheir writingand performing
of their sketch show, 'Lestah Loockdown'.
During the year, 36 young people participated in Leicestival.
Start
Startsupportsyoungpeoplewhoarehighlysociallyisolatedandnotengagedineducationoremployment.Mostof the
youngpeopleinvolvedinthe projectspendtheirtime playingonlinevideogamesanddonothaveawide,orinsome cases
any,socialnetwork.Theyarehighlyvulnerabletotheinfluenceofonlineextremistsandinparticulartofar-right propaganda.
Ourprojectaimstosupportthemtodeveloptheirsocialskills,tofeelmoreconnectedtotheircommunityandto enjoy
individual and team challenges.
The projectoffersa12-weekprogrammeofpersonalandteam challenges,youth-ledcommunity action,workshopsbased on
issuesthat the youngpeopleidentify,andone-to-onementoring.We offeredthree cyclesofthe projectduringthe year, with
thefirstbeingdeliveredoveranextendedperiodtoofferlonger-termsupporttoyoungpeopleforwhomthefirst 'lockdown'
was hugely disruptive and overwhelming. In total 29 young people completed the project this year.
Aparticularhighlightoftheyearwasahighlysuccessfulyouth-ledcommunityoutreachproject,whichsawasmall team
deliver100creamteas,whichcomprisedingredientsanditemsdonatedbylocalcompanies,toelderlyandisolated local
people.Theteamalsocreated100activitypacks,againfromdonateditems,forchildrenintheStMatthewsEstate in
Leicester.
"'Kyle'islikea differentpersonsincedoingyoursessions.Honestly,he sendsme picseveryweekofwhathe'sbeendoingand is
so very proud of what he has accomplished. So, thank you for giving him a chance!" - Siobhan, Kyle's referrer
Other Activities
In addition to our main projects and programmes, we also undertook a range of other activities during the year.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
TheestablishmentofournewYouthRepresentationGrouphasprovidedanewplatformforyoungpeopletoexpress their
viewsonourworkandtheservicesweprovideandtoinfluenceourfuturedevelopment.Oneofthekeyactivities they
undertookthisyearwasthecoordinationofasurveyoftheviewsyoungpeoplecurrentlyengagedinourprojects. Amongst
other things, this told us that:
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" 86% felt that Focus provides them with a safe place to meet others and do positive activities
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" 69% stated that the staff and volunteers were seen as strength of the organisation
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" 69% would like us to deliver more employment and careers support
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" 55% would like a stand-alone emotional support and well-being project
We wereinvitedtodeliveraseriesofonlineworkshopsfor60performingartsstudentsatWQECollege.Thesefocusedon the
value of volunteering and how they could use their skills and talents to improve their local community.
ThekillingofGeorgeFloydinMay2020broughtintokeenfocusthecontinuinginequalitiesandinjusticesthatexistin our
society.Manyofourstaff,volunteersandtheyoungpeoplewesupportwereprofoundlyaffectedbythistragiceventand it
promptedustoreflect onourownworkingpractices.We formedanewAnti-OppressivePracticeWorkingGroup, comprising
staffandtrusteestoreviewourpolicies,identifyactionstoimproveourpracticesandtoinfluencefuturestrategy.They report
directlyintoourBoardofTrustees,ensuringthatanyrecommendationscanbeaddressedatthehighestlevelof the
organisation.
With increasedlevelsofone-to-onementoringrequiredtosupportyoungpeopleduringlockdown,wedevelopedaseries of
online volunteer training programmes. Our volunteer mentors then paired up to join 3-way video calls with young people.
Althoughwewereforcedtodelaytheformalin-personlaunchofourFocusonBusinessClubtoAugust2021,we were
delightedtoreceiveagreatdealofinterestfromthelocalbusinesscommunity,with15companiessigningupto regular
donationstosupportourwork.FocusonBusinessgeneratesmuchneededfundingforus,whilstproviding networking
opportunities for local companies who are passionate about supporting young people.
Throughouttheyear,weinvestedtimeintoimprovingoursocialmediaoutput,withaspecificfocusonTwitter,LinkedIn and
Facebook. This resulted in a 115% increase in our total audience, with improved engagement and a broader reach.
As wehaveforseveralyears,wecontinuedto offeraccessto highqualityaudio-visualequipmentto localcommunity groups
throughourpartnershipwithCinema4All.Actingasalocalhub,westoreandthenhireoutequipmentthatenables small
community groups to provide a full cinema experience to those people who are unable to access commercial cinemas.
Fundraising Disclosures
Inearly2018,withsupportfromPilotlight,andinlinewiththe keyaimsofourStrategicPlan2017-2021,wecreateda Strategic
FundraisingPlan.Thisfocusedingreaterdepthonthediversificationofourincomesources.Italsoincludedanewsetof key
statements about our organisation including our vision, mission, values and behaviours.
Inordertoachieveourgoals,wetookadecisiontoincreaseourfundraisingactivityandduringtheyearourinvestment in
fundraisingrosefromthe £18,897spentin2019/20to£38,629in2020/21.Thisinvestmenthelpedustoincreaseourincome from
£368,886 in 2019/20 to £419,608 in 2020/21, an increase of £50,722.
Wehavecontinuedtoenjoysuccessinattractingfundingfromtrustsandfoundationsandhavebeenabletoexpand our
serviceoffertoyoungpeopleagainthisyearasaresult.OurmainfundersduringtheyearhavebeentheNational Lottery
CommunityFund,theMichaelBishopFoundation,theNationalLotteryHeritageFund,theGarfieldWestonFoundation, the
Home Office, the Openwork Foundation and the Wooden Spoon Charity.
Attracting additionalsupportfromthe businesscommunity andindividualsisakeyactivityforusindiversifyingourincome. We
haveraisedourprofilewithlocalbusinesscommunitiesandhavedevelopedrelationshipswithover100local,regional and
national businesses.
At thebeginningoftheCOVID-19pandemicitwaswidelypredictedthatfundingsourceswouldbeseverelyimpacted and
thattherewouldbeasignificantreductioninthefundingavailabletothevoluntarysector.Whilstthoseinitialpredictions did
notmaterialiseduring2020/21tothe extent that hadbeenfeared,itappearsthat 2021/22andbeyondwillseeareduction in
fundingasinvestmentincomefortrustfundsreducesandthe'emergency'fundingthatmanyfundersreleasedin2020/21 is
removed from the available funds.
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FOCUS CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
All ofFOCUS'activities,asdescribedabove,areprovidedforyoungpeopleaged13-25;withaspecificfocusonthose from
'disadvantaged'backgroundsandthosewithadditionalsupportneeds.Ouractivitiesallhavecharitablepurposesand are
for public benefit.
Inplanningouractivities,theTrusteeshavegivendueconsiderationtogeneralguidancepublishedbythe Charity
Commission relating to public benefit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust, andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limitedby guarantee,
as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new members of the Board of Trustees
The recruitment and selection of new members of the Board of Trustees is the responsibility of the Board.
Theselectionprocessincludes:Advertisingpositionsaswidelyaspossibleinordertoattractapplicantsfromarange of
backgrounds;ApplicantsareinvitedtosubmittheirCurriculumVitae,alongwithasupportingletter outliningtheirsuitability for
therole;Candidatesareinvitedtovisitaprojectandtomeetbeneficiaries,volunteersandprojectstaff; Short-listed
candidatesaretheninvitedtoattendaBoardmeetingasanobserver;Followingthis,theTrusteesmeettodiscuss each
applicantandthosewhoarefelttofulfiltheircriteriaareinvitedtojointheBoard,subjecttoappropriatechecks and
references.
Trustees'inductioniscarriedoutonanindividuallytailoredbasis,takingaccountofpreviousknowledgeofthe organisation
andthespecificroleperformedbyeachnewtrustee.AllnewTrusteesmeetwiththeLeadershipTeamtounderstand the
operational functions of the organisation,and it's strategies and plans.
Organisational structure
During2019/20,10trusteesgovernedFOCUS.Theyhaveawiderangeofskills,backgroundsandexperiences.Inaddition to
attendingquarterlyboardmeetings,theyalsotakeonindividualresponsibilities,supportingfunctionssuchas fundraising,
finance, and marketing.
OurChiefExecutive,DirectorofProgrammeDevelopmentandDirectorofCommunications&Partnershipsform our
Leadership Team, a forum that we created in December 2019.
Duringtheyear43volunteers,whotookonbothorganisationalandprojectroles,suchassupportingthepreparationof our
programmematerials,writingandeditingourquarterlynewsletteroractingasprojectteam members,additionally supported
the organisation.
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FOCUS CHARITY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Plans for future periods Aims and key objectives for future periods
In2017,followingconsultationwithourstaffteam,boardoftrusteesandYouthActionTeam,andhavingsoughtadvice from
external supporters, we set a strategy for the organisation that includes the following goals for three to four years until 2021:
1.FinancialStability-byimprovingoursupportbaseandexpandingourfinancialplanning,asidentifiedinourbusiness plan,
wewillgeneratesufficientfundstomeetouraimsofstabilityandgrowth,developthelevelofourreservesinorderthat we
caninvestinprojectdevelopmentandexperimentwithnewwaysofworkingasthe scaleandcomplexityofthe organisation
grows.We willalsoaimtosecureeachyeartwonewmulti-yearcontractsandgrants.Thefinancialpositionwillbe reviewed
by the Board on a regul ar basis.
2. ImprovedMarketing-bythe employment ofaDevelopmentManager,withspecificannualtargets,weaimto improve our
influenceandourindividualandcorporatesupportbaseacrossboththe City ofLeicesterandthe widerCounty,by better use
of all communication opportunities.
3.ConsistencyofQuality-bycontinuingourjourneytobecomingalearningorganisationandmakingbetteruseofthe skills
availableonthe Boardand the staff, wewillensurethat ourprojectsconsistentlyofferhighqualityexperiences,that are driven
bytheneedsandinterestsofyoungpeopleandthatmeetorexceedtheexpectationsofstakeholders.Wewillintroduce a
standardised evaluation, which will be reviewed annually.
4.Growth-weaimtodoublethe scaleofourprojectsandprogrammes,becomingmoreinfluentialasaproviderof services
foryoungpeopleinLeicester.Thiswillbemeasuredbythe numberofyoungpeopleweengagewith,the numberof projects
delivered, the number of volunteers actively involved, the size of the staff team and our income level.
5.Implementation-thisstrategywillbecarriedoutusingourdetailedbusinessplans,cashflowspreadsheetsandother policy
documents, whilst always considering succession planning.
This strategy will conclude in 2021 and plans are in place to develop a new strategy to take the organisation through to 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03491993 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1068467
Registered office
73 Church Gate
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 3AN
Trustees
M J Bennett (Chair)
C Kitson (resigned 12.08.2021)
Ms H M L Donnellan (resigned 11.5.20)
D Ridgway (Treasurer)
Ms E A Henderson (resigned 1.2.21)
Ms J A Cross (resigned 6.5.21)
Ms A Ahmad
L Duncan (appointed 13.5.20) (resigned 25.11.20)
R L Clarke (appointed 24.8.21)
D J Foley (appointed 25.8.21)
A D J Harris (appointed 6.5.21)
H H Rao Photographer (appointed 13.6.20)
Ms S Shah (appointed 6.5.21)
Ms L D Skinner (appointed 6.5.21)
Miss A E Tyers (appointed 12.8.21)
Company Secretary
M J Bennett
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Fortus Midlands Limited
31 High View Close
Hamilton Office Park
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 9LJ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31 January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
....................................................................................
M J Bennett - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
FOCUS CHARITY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Focus Charity ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)youareresponsiblefor the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006Act and
areeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmy examinationofyourcharity'saccountsascarriedout under
section145oftheCharitiesAct 2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgiven by
the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbeamemberofalistedbody.Icanconfirmthat I
am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwiththe examination
giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermatters inconnectionwiththe examinationto whichattentionshould be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R J Buckby FCA
ICAEW
Fortus Midlands Limited
31 High View Close
Hamilton Office Park
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 9LJ
31 January 2022
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FOCUS CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
|
|
|
|
2021 |
2020 |
|
|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total |
Total |
|
|
funds |
funds |
funds |
funds |
|
Notes |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
|
|
|
|
|
Donations and legacies |
|
14,037 |
- |
14,037 |
62,795 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
|
|
|
Charitable activities |
|
180,127 |
225,377 |
405,504 |
305,943 |
Investment income |
2 |
67 |
- |
67 |
149 |
Total |
|
194,231 |
225,377 |
419,608 |
368,887 |
EXPENDITURE ON |
|
|
|
|
|
Raising funds |
|
6,280 |
- |
6,280 |
18,897 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
|
|
|
Charitable activities |
|
96,984 |
197,763 |
294,747 |
286,747 |
Total |
|
103,264 |
197,763 |
301,027 |
305,644 |
NET INCOME |
|
90,967 |
27,614 |
118,581 |
63,243 |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
|
Total funds brought forward |
|
34,706 |
102,542 |
137,248 |
74,005 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
|
125,673 |
130,156 |
255,829 |
137,248 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FOCUS CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2021
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
2021
£
1,887
2,241
256,708
258,949
(5,007)
253,942
255,829
255,829
125,673
130,156
255,829 |
2020
£
771
2,279
136,469 |
|
|
138,748
(2,271) |
|
|
136,477 |
|
|
137,248 |
|
|
137,248 |
|
|
34,706
102,542 |
|
|
137,248 |
The charitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477ofthe CompaniesAct 2006forthe year ended
31 March 2021.
The membershavenotrequiredthe companytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatements forthe yearended31March 2021
in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view 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 Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatements wereapprovedby the BoardofTrustees andauthorisedforissueon31 January2022 andwere signed
on its behalf by:
.............................................
D Ridgway - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
Theprincipalaccountingpoliciesappliedinthepreparationofthesefinancialstatementsaresetoutbelow. These
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
The financialstatements havebeenpreparedinaccordancewithAccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableinthe UKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1 January2019)-(Charities SORP
(FRS102)),theFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102).Theyalso comply
with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
FocusCharitymeets thedefinitionofapublicbenefitentity underFRS102.Assetsandliabilitiesareinitially recognised
at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The trustees considerthat there arenomaterialuncertaintiesaboutthe charity'sabilityto continueasagoing concern
nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Income and endowments
AllincomeisrecognisedoncetheCompanyhasentitlementtotheincome,itisprobablethattheincomewill be
received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Incomeonfundsheldondepositisincludedwhenreceivableandtheamountcanbemeasuredreliablyby the
charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
Grantsarerecognisedwhenthe Companyhasbeennotifiedinwritingofboththe amountandsettlement date. In the
eventthatagrantissubjecttoconditionsthatrequirealevelofperformancebeforetheCompanyisentitledto the
funds,theincomeisdeferredandnotrecogniseduntileitherthoseconditionsarefullymet,orthefulfilmentof those
conditionsiswhollywithinthecontroloftheCompanyanditisprobablethatthoseconditionswillbefulfilledin the
reporting period.
Donations and legacies
Donationsarerecognisedwhenthecharityhasbeennotifiedinwritingofboththeamountandsettlement date. In
the eventthat adonationissubjectto conditionsthat requirealevelofperformancebythe charitybeforethe charity
isentitledtothefunds,theincomeisdeferredandnotrecogniseduntileitherthoseconditionsarefullymet,or the
fulfilmentofthoseconditionsiswhollywithinthecontrolofthecharityanditisprobablethattheseconditionswill be
fulfilled in the reporting period.
Expenditure
Allexpenditureisrecognisedoncethereisalegalorconstructiveobligationtothatexpenditure,itis probable
settlement isrequiredandthe amountcanbemeasuredreliably.All costsareallocatedto the applicable expenditure
headingthataggregatesimilarcoststothatcategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedto particular
headingstheyhavebeenallocatedonabasisconsistentwiththeuseofresources,withcentralstaffcosts allocated
onthebasisoftimespent,anddepreciationchargesallocatedontheportionoftheasset'suse.Othersupport costs
are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Raising funds
These arecostsincurredinattractingvoluntaryincome,the managementofinvestmentsandthoseincurredin trading
activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities
charitableexpenditurecomprisesthosecostsincurredbythecharityinthedeliveryofitsactivitiesandservicesfor its
beneficiaries.Itincludesbothcoststhatcanbeallocateddirectlytosuchactivitiesandthosecostsofan indirect
nature necessary to support them.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computer equipment- 33% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Cash and cash equivalents
Cashandcashequivalentscomprisecashonhandandcalldeposits,andothershort-termhighlyliquid investments
that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
FUND STRUCTURE
Unrestrictedincomefundsaregeneralfundsthatareavailableforuseatthetrustee'sdiscretioninfurtheranceof the
objectives of the charity.
Restrictedincomefundsarethosedonatedforuseinaparticularareaorforspecificpurposes,theuseofwhich is
restricted to that area or purpose.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
2
Bank interest
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases |
021
2020
£
£
67
149
021
2020
£
£
782
466
9,765
17,949 |
020
£
149 |
|
|
|
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year.
The charity considers its key management personnel to be the Trustees and the Executive Director, Mr M Lilley.
Duringtheyear,theExecutiveDirectorreceivedremunerationtotalling£41,758(2020£40,211)including Employer's
National Insurance.
The Trustees all give their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in kind (2020 £nil).
Duringthe year,the Trustees receivedreimbursementoftravelexpensestotalling£nil(2020 £167) orhadexpenses paid
directly to a third party on their behalf.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
5.
STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs |
2021
£
221,938
16,354
10,263
248,555 |
2020
£
178,180
11,458
8,248 |
|
|
197,886 |
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
7.
|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Restricted |
Total |
|
funds |
funds |
|
funds |
|
£ |
£ |
|
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
|
|
|
|
Donations and legacies |
62,795 |
|
- |
62,795 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
|
|
Charitable activities |
4,560 |
301,383 |
|
305,943 |
Investment income |
149 |
|
- |
149 |
Total |
67,504 |
301,383 |
|
368,887 |
EXPENDITURE ON |
|
|
|
|
Raising funds |
18,897 |
|
- |
18,897 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
|
|
Charitable activities |
33,732 |
253,015 |
|
286,747 |
Total |
52,629 |
253,015 |
|
305,644 |
NET INCOME |
14,875 |
48,368 |
|
63,243 |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
Total funds brought forward |
19,831 |
54,174 |
|
74,005 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
34,706 |
102,542 |
|
137,248 |
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computer |
|
|
|
|
equipment |
|
|
|
|
£ |
COST |
|
|
|
|
At 1 April 2020 |
|
|
|
25,176 |
Additions |
|
|
|
1,898 |
At 31 March 2021 |
|
|
|
27,074 |
DEPRECIATION |
|
|
|
|
At 1 April 2020 |
|
|
|
24,405 |
Charge for year |
|
|
|
782 |
At 31 March 2021 |
|
|
|
25,187 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
|
|
|
|
At 31 March 2021 |
|
|
|
1,887 |
At 31 March 2020 |
|
|
|
771 |
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
|
|
|
|
2021 |
2020 |
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Other debtors |
|
|
564 |
- |
|
Prepayments |
|
|
1,677 |
2,279 |
|
|
|
|
2,241 |
2,279 |
9. |
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE |
YEAR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021 |
2020 |
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Social security and other taxes |
|
|
1,161 |
- |
|
Pension control |
|
|
1,446 |
(173) |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
2,400 |
2,444 |
|
|
|
|
5,007 |
2,271 |
10. |
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021 |
2020 |
|
|
Unrestricted |
Restricted |
Total |
Total |
|
|
funds |
funds |
funds |
funds |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Fixed assets |
1,887 |
- |
1,887 |
771 |
|
Current assets |
128,793 |
130,156 |
258,949 |
138,748 |
|
Current liabilities |
(5,007) |
- |
(5,007) |
(2,271) |
|
|
125,673 |
130,156 |
255,829 |
137,248 |
11. |
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
Transfers |
|
|
|
|
movement |
between |
At |
|
|
At 1.4.20 |
in funds |
funds |
31.3.21 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
|
|
General fund |
34,706 |
90,967 |
(70,000) |
55,673 |
|
Contingency reserve |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
|
Project reserve |
- |
- |
55,000 |
55,000 |
|
|
34,706 |
90,967 |
- |
125,673 |
|
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
62,733 |
1,080 |
- |
63,813 |
|
Michael Bishop Foundation |
48,285 |
(48,285) |
- |
- |
|
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Young Roots |
(4,310) |
4,310 |
- |
- |
|
Leicester City Council -Heritage Action |
- |
31,902 |
- |
31,902 |
|
Prevent |
(923) |
20,607 |
- |
19,684 |
|
Openworks |
- |
10,000 |
- |
10,000 |
|
Wooden Spoon |
(3,243) |
- |
- |
(3,243) |
|
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation |
- |
8,000 |
- |
8,000 |
|
|
102,542 |
27,614 |
- |
130,156 |
|
TOTAL FUNDS |
137,248 |
118,581 |
- |
255,829 |
continued...
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
194,231 |
(103,264) |
90,967 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
114,800 |
(113,720) |
1,080 |
Michael Bishop Foundation |
- |
(48,285) |
(48,285) |
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Young Roots |
4,310 |
- |
4,310 |
Leicester City Council -Heritage Action |
31,902 |
- |
31,902 |
Prevent |
44,865 |
(24,258) |
20,607 |
Openworks |
10,000 |
- |
10,000 |
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation |
12,000 |
(4,000) |
8,000 |
St James Palace Foundation |
7,500 |
(7,500) |
- |
|
225,377 |
(197,763) |
27,614 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
419,608 |
(301,027) |
118,581 |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
movement |
At |
|
At 1.4.19 |
in funds |
31.3.20 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
19,831 |
14,875 |
34,706 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
10,278 |
52,455 |
62,733 |
Michael Bishop Foundation |
43,896 |
4,389 |
48,285 |
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Young Roots |
- |
(4,310) |
(4,310) |
Prevent |
- |
(923) |
(923) |
Wooden Spoon |
- |
(3,243) |
(3,243) |
|
54,174 |
48,368 |
102,542 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
74,005 |
63,243 |
137,248 |
continued...
Page 15
FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
67,504 |
(52,629) |
14,875 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
162,481 |
(110,026) |
52,455 |
Michael Bishop Foundation |
89,376 |
(84,987) |
4,389 |
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Young Roots |
17,240 |
(21,550) |
(4,310) |
LCC Open Spaces |
3,240 |
(3,240) |
- |
LCC Leicestival |
1,013 |
(1,013) |
- |
Prevent |
17,533 |
(18,456) |
(923) |
Openworks |
10,000 |
(10,000) |
- |
Rank |
500 |
(500) |
- |
Wooden Spoon |
- |
(3,243) |
(3,243) |
|
301,383 |
(253,015) |
48,368 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
368,887 |
(305,644) |
63,243 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
|
|
Net |
Transfers |
|
|
|
movement |
between |
At |
|
At 1.4.19 |
in funds |
funds |
31.3.21 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
|
General fund |
19,831 |
105,842 |
(70,000) |
55,673 |
Contingency reserve |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Project reserve |
- |
- |
55,000 |
55,000 |
|
19,831 |
105,842 |
- |
125,673 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
10,278 |
53,535 |
- |
63,813 |
Michael Bishop Foundation |
43,896 |
(43,896) |
- |
- |
Leicester City Council -Heritage Action |
- |
31,902 |
- |
31,902 |
Prevent |
- |
19,684 |
- |
19,684 |
Openworks |
- |
10,000 |
- |
10,000 |
Wooden Spoon |
- |
(3,243) |
- |
(3,243) |
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation |
- |
8,000 |
- |
8,000 |
|
54,174 |
75,982 |
- |
130,156 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
74,005 |
181,824 |
- |
255,829 |
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FOCUS CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheaboveare as
follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
261,735 |
(155,893) |
105,842 |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
Big Lottery Grant - Reaching Communities |
277,281 |
(223,746) |
53,535 |
Michael Bishop Foundation |
89,376 |
(133,272) |
(43,896) |
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Young Roots |
21,550 |
(21,550) |
- |
Leicester City Council -Heritage Action |
31,902 |
- |
31,902 |
LCC Open Spaces |
3,240 |
(3,240) |
- |
LCC Leicestival |
1,013 |
(1,013) |
- |
Prevent |
62,398 |
(42,714) |
19,684 |
Openworks |
20,000 |
(10,000) |
10,000 |
Rank |
500 |
(500) |
- |
Wooden Spoon |
- |
(3,243) |
(3,243) |
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation |
12,000 |
(4,000) |
8,000 |
St James Palace Foundation |
7,500 |
(7,500) |
- |
|
526,760 |
(450,778) |
75,982 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
788,495 |
(606,671) |
181,824 |
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021 or the year ended 31 March 2020.
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FOCUS CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended 31 March 2021
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Admissions
Donated services and facilities
Investment income
Bank interest
Charitable activities
Grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Other operating leases
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Project delivery costs
Volunteer expenses
Training costs
Travel costs
Trustees expenses
Bank charges
Computer equipment
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Total resources expended
Net income |
2021
£
9,487
4,550
-
14,037
67
405,504
419,608
6,280
221,938
16,354
10,263
9,765
2,069
2,191
7,241
776
3,758
7,221
4,853
3,998
1,069
-
69
782
292,347
2,400
301,027
118,581 |
2020
£
56,844
4,550
1,401 |
|
|
62,795
149
305,943 |
|
|
368,887
18,897
178,180
11,458
8,248
17,949
3,003
3,595
4,012
768
3,997
39,168
5,333
3,960
3,713
167
60
466 |
|
|
284,077
2,670 |
|
|
305,644 |
|
|
63,243 |
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