``` REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03537038 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1069838 ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND`** ``` FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ``` ``` FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ``` FOR ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` Sibbalds Limited Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor Oakhurst House 57 Ashbourne Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FS ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ||**`Page`**| |---|---| |**`Reference and Administrative Details`**|`1`| |**`Report of the Trustees`**|`2 to 10`| |**`Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities`**|`11`| |**`Report of the Independent Auditors`**|`12 to 15`| |**`Statement of Financial Activities`**|`16`| |**`Balance Sheet`**|`17`| |**`Cash Flow Statement`**|`18`| |**`Notes to the Cash Flow Statement`**|`19`| |**`Notes to the Financial Statements`**|`20 to 33`| |**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**|`34 to 35`| ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |**`TRUSTEES`**|`K Kozlowski (resigned 18.8.24)`| |---|---| ||`C Lawrence`| ||`A C Morris`| ||`B A Parker`| ||`C G Corbett (resigned 25.6.24)`| ||`D Haslam (appointed 6.8.24)`| ||`S A Scott (appointed 1.7.24) (resigned 6.8.24)`| |**`REGISTERED OFFICE`**|`Volunteer Centre`| ||`Granville Avenue`| ||`Long Eaton`| ||`Derbyshire`| ||`NG10 4HD`| |**`REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER`**|`03537038 (England and Wales)`| |**`REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER`**|`1069838`| |**`AUDITORS`**|`Sibbalds Limited`| ||`Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor`| ||`Oakhurst House`| ||`57 Ashbourne Road`| ||`Derby`| ||`Derbyshire`| ||`DE22 3FS`| |**`SOLICITORS`**|`SGC Solicitors`| ||`25 Derby Road`| ||`Long Eaton`| ||`Derbyshire`| ||`NG10 1NA`| |**`BANKERS`**|`Lloyds Bank Plc`| ||`8 Tamworth Road`| ||`Long Eaton`| ||`Nottingham`| ||`NG10 1JJ`| ``` Page 1 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ``` ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2025.Thetrusteeshaveadopted the provisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Objectives and activities`** ``` The principalactivityof the charityis to co-ordinate,developand supportvoluntarywork in education,social services, and similar charitableactivities,amongstthose in need thereof.This is in accordancewith the objectscontainedin the Memorandum and Articles of Association the charity's governing document. ``` ## **`Charitable objects`** ``` There have been no material changes to the direction of the charity which are: ``` ``` "toco-ordinatedevelopandsupportvoluntaryworkineducation,socialservicesandsimilarcharitable activities amongst those in need thereof" ``` ``` During the year our work has been delivered under four strategic aims. These were: ``` - `To support and build capacity in local community and voluntary organisations (Third Sector or Civil Sector)` - `To promote and develop volunteering` - `To represent the interests of the Third Sector as widely as possible` - `To deliver specific projects that support local activity` ## **`Policies adopted to achieve the objectives of the charity`** ``` Thedirectorsworkwiththestaffteamandinterestedpartiestodevelopaplaninlinewithrecognised quality standards.The aim of the plan is to ensure the aims and objectivesof the charityare adhered to with milestones being achievedwithworkundertakentoahighqualityandreflectingtheneedoftheErewashcommunity.Wefollow the principles laid down by NAVCA the national organisation supporting infrastructure organisations. ``` ``` EVAhasformalcomplaintsandwhistleblowingprocedures.Certainactivitiesarealsodirectlyinfluencedby external quality systems and audits for funders and partners. ``` ``` Page 2 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Public benefit`** ``` EVAexiststocreateandenhanceeffectivevoluntaryactionaimedatimprovingthequalityoflifeofpeoplein the borough of Erewash by: ``` - `Encouraging, supporting and developing individuals, groups and organisations involved in voluntary action` - `Promoting and supporting new initiatives that tackle social exclusion and economic disadvantage` - `Supporting partnerships between public, private and voluntary sectors` - `Assisting community development` - `Providing information on funding to support local activity` - `Identifying new needs and developing initiatives to meet them` - `Supporting innovation, accountability and good practice in the sector` - `Encouraging local groups and organisations to put forward their views on local policies and decisions that affect them` - `Promoting networking, forums and channels used by Government and other bodies to consult the community` ``` EVA will providesupportto local organisations,particularlythose who rely on volunteersand on the key challenges of running an organisation: ``` - `Starting a new group` - `Management advice for existing organisations at all stages of development` - `Advice on employment matters and other issues for organisations with staff` - `Financial stability` ## **`Contribution made by volunteers`** ``` EVA has many volunteerswhose work supportsthe charitythrough communitysupport services and practicalhelp and supporttothecommunityofErewash.Volunteeractivityismonitoredandreportedatleastannuallyto the appropriatefunders.NoEVAcoreactivityiswhollydependentonvolunteersorworkplacements- volunteer contributions, work experience placement and temporary jobs are to provide additionality to the charity. ``` ``` Limited donations in kind were received during the accounting year ended 31st March 2025. ``` ``` Volunteersarethefoundationofourworkaswithoutthemtherewouldbenolocalgroupsrequiring infrastructure services.WekeepawiderangeofstatisticsasrecommendedbytheNationalCouncilForVoluntary Organisations (NCVO),usingV-BaseandVOLIFEsoftwarewe know how manynew volunteersjoinus eachyear,how many referrals we receive each month and monitor waiting lists. We also try to monitor the number of hours given by our volunteers. Many of our services would cease without the contribution from these amazing volunteers. ``` ``` Page 3 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` EVA was incorporated on the 31st March 1998 and developed from a highly successful Volunteer Bureau. Volunteering accreditation was applied for in 2023 and will have to be resubmitted at a future date. ``` ``` During the year we have continued to support the voluntary and community sector through a wide range of activities: ``` ``` Our current staffing structure underpins key functions which are used for this following section. ``` ## **`Community Development Work`** ## **`Networking`** ``` EVA host a number of networks including: ``` - `Erewash Community Network` - `Erewash Children and Young Peoples Mental Wellbeing Network` - `Erewash Funders Network` ``` Alltheforumsarewellattendedandvaluedbymemberswhoattend,enablingsharingofinformationand good practice. ``` ## **`Community Development Capacity Building`** ``` We havesupportedawiderangeofgroupsonaonetoonebasisandprovidedtrainingtoenablegroupsto become more effective in the projects they deliver. ``` ## **`Community Networks`** ``` OurcommunitynetworksarefocusedontheareasofSandiacreandSawley.Providingdedicatedworkertime to support local activity and connecting people together. ``` ## **`Connect Erewash`** ``` Providing opportunities for groups to connect and help to reduce loneliness and isolation in their community. ``` ## **`Training`** ``` Training is always very popular and essential for local groups and volunteers. ``` ## **`Volunteer Centre`** ``` TheVolunteerCentrehasagainhadaverysuccessfulyearasdemonstratedbytherecruitmentandretention of volunteers,goodtrainingandahugeamountofsupportandencouragement.Questionnaireshaveshown that satisfactionlevelsarehighforvolunteersandserviceusers.Therearemanyopportunitiesforvolunteeringand we believe that througha wide range of methods we can match people to local need. We have a recruitmentprocess that allowsus to get to knowthe volunteerandthe aspirationstheyhavefor volunteering.We alsoworkwithgroups and agencies across Erewash to help to promote their volunteering activities. ``` ## **`Networking`** ``` VolunteerOrganisersNetworkhasnowmergedwiththeSmallGroupsNetworktobecometheErewash Community Network - bringing together people who manage volunteers to share good practice. ``` ``` Page 4 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`Shopping project`** ``` Continuestosupportpeoplewhocannotgettothesupermarkettoshopandhavenofamilyorfriendsto support them. ``` ## **`Befriending/Hobby Buddy`** ``` Our befriendingservicestillfunctionson a reducedbudgetbutwe have successfuldeliveredthe HobbyBuddy service whichsupportspeoplewhocannotgetoutoftheirownhome.Volunteersarerecruitedwhohaveahobbythat they would like to share with our clients. ``` ## **`Lacemaker Court`** ``` LacemakerCourtsees us deliveringa Wellbeingserviceto the residentsof the centre.This is the first time a voluntary sector organisation has been commissioned in Derbyshire in this way. ``` ## **`Social Prescribing`** ``` WewerecommissionedbytheErewashPrimaryCarenetworkandemploy8GPLinkworkers(7FTE)including a Childrenand YoungPersonsspecificrole. The Linkworkerworks with healthcareprofessionalsto help peoplesto look athowtheymightliketoconnectmoreintheircommunity.Theteamalsodeliverthelivingwithlongterm pain sessions. ``` ## **`Derbyshire Mental Health Forum`** ``` Theforumhascontinuedtoholditsnetworksandprovideregularupdatestomembersofthemailinglistto keep groups informed of new developments and groups that are in their area. ``` ``` They have also taken on a number of projects: ``` ## **`Mental Health and Suicide Awareness`** ``` Workingwithsportsgroupsandsmallbusinessto enablethemto haveconversationsthatmaysupportan individual. The project provides training and resources to enable groups to support its members with good mental health. ``` ## **`Living Well Collaboratives`** ``` Supportingthesystembyenablingthevoluntaryandcommunitysectortoengageinthedeliveryofmental health services.EVAholdthecontractforthecountybutsubcontracttheworkforHighPeakandDerbyshireDalesto High Peak CVS and the work in Chesterfield North East and Bolsover to Derbyshire Voluntary Action. ``` ## **`Core work`** ## **`Sharing Information`** ``` Weproduceregularbulletinsincludingourfundingbulletinandaquarterlynewsletterthatisdistributedtoa wide range of partners. ``` ``` Ourwebsiteprovidesupdatesforlocalgroups.ThissitealsoincludesJobopportunitiesthatEVAandour members have. ``` ## **`Strategic Partnerships`** ``` Page 5 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ``` EVAisthevoiceofthevoluntaryandcommunitysectorinawiderangeofpartnershipsandcollaborative activity includingDerbyandDerbyshireICB,DerbyshireCountyCouncilvariousdepartments,ErewashPrimaryCare Network and Derby and Derbyshire Infrastructure Alliance (DDiA) and the VCSE Alliance. ``` ``` As part of the Derby and DerbyshireInfrastructureAlliance(DDIA)we continueto work in collaborationand to ensure the voice of the sector is heard within Derby and Derbyshire Joined Up Care Derbyshire place based alliance groups and Primary Care Networks. ``` ``` WeactivelycontributetopromotethevoluntarysectorincludingvolunteeringacrossDerbyshireandthe East Midlands. ``` ``` ThevalueofourworkisrecognisedbyDerbyshireCountyCouncil-AdultCareandPublicHealthandtheDerby and DerbyshireIntegratedCare Boardandthesehavefundedus throughoutthe financialyear.DerbyshireCounty Council howeverhavemadethedecisiontoremovetheCOREinfrastructurefundinganddiscretionarygrantsfrom all organisations across Derbyshire from April 2025. ``` ``` EVAboardremainsconcernedaboutaccesstoservicesandopportunitiesacrossthewholeofErewash.Wetake an activepartindevelopingpublicinformationservicesincollaborationwithallDDiApartnersandcontinuetouse the Derbyshire Community Directory as a public facing database. ``` ``` TheboardremainscommittedtokeepingtheGranvilleAvepremisesavailableforcommunityuse.Petershamis still rented to RAFA. ``` ``` All servicesare deliveredto a veryhighstandard.Our volunteersandthe staffsupportingtheseactivitiesdeserve our sincere thanks for all the work they do in supporting people and organisations in Erewash. ``` ``` We are unableto more than outlineour activitiesand will be happyto take questionsduring and at any time after the publicationandpresentationofthisreport.Ourapologiestoanyonewithwhomwehaveworkedandomitted from this report. ``` ``` In June2024,JamesBromleytookovertheroleof CEOfromStellaScottwho hastakena muchdeserved retirement. The Boardwould like to expressour huge thanksand appreciationto Stellafor the hard work and dedicationover the yearswhichhasseenEVAgofromstrengthtostrength.We'dalsoliketowelcomeJamestotheorganisationand we are looking forward to working closely with him to further develop EVA in the future. ``` ``` Page 6 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Financial position`** ``` The charityreceivedincomefrom charitableactivitiestotalling£1,451,756duringthe yearcomparedto £1,087,465 in the previousyear.The charityreceivedotherincomeof £51,324duringthe year comparedto £34,898in the previous year.Thecharityreceiveddonationsof£672duringtheyearcomparedto£295inthepreviousyear.Therewas a surplus of £189,109 for the year compared to a surplus of £161,058 in the previous year. ``` ``` Thefinaloutturnfortheyearisasprojectedduringwhatwasagainanuncertainperiodofoperation.Therethink in thewaywedeliverservicescontinuesandremainsdependentonfundingtoprovidesustainableinfrastructure (CVS) work and the VolunteerCentre for a periodbeyondMarch2025.Workingwith Derby and DerbyshireIntegrated Care Board.andDerbyshireCountyCouncilweareseekingtoidentifyfuturefundingforperiodsofthreeyearswith an agreementforinflationincreases.Therehavebeennomajorfinancialmanagementpoliciesadoptedinthe year. Designated board members may work with the Chief Executive on special issues. ``` ``` Social,environmentalandethicalconsiderationswillapply,asinthepast,whenmakingsignificantinvestments and duringgrantpaneldecisionsmadewithourfunders.Allreservesheldincludinganydesignatedfundsareincluded in our annual published accounts. ``` ``` IhavefinalisedtheannualaccountsastheChairandamgratefulfortheassistancefromourtreasurer,staffand our auditors. ``` ## **`Investment powers and policy`** ``` The Boards investmentpowers are governed by the Memorandumand Articles of Associationwhich permit the charity funds to be invested in such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit. ``` ## **`Reserves policy`** ``` As advised by the Charities Commission, the EVA policy seeks to provide sufficient monies to enable the organisation to properlyfinanceits own termination,takingintoaccountnoticeperiodsrequiredto terminatestaffcontractsand the shorttermnatureofsomefundingsources.Theboardaimstoprovideafigurewhichequatestosixmonths running costscurrentlyestimatedat£200,000.Currentundesignatedgeneralreservesequateto£263,865(excluding fixed assets) which is over 6 months running costs. ``` ``` Totalfundsof £2,148,161includedesignatedfundsof £8,000,revaluationreserveof £140,375andrestrictedfunds of £1,402,228 leaving unrestricted general funds of £597,558. ``` ``` Page 7 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS`** ``` ThecharityisdevelopingarevisedStrategyforthenext3yearsinconsultationwithpartners,members,staff and volunteers.Thiswillsetouthowwe willworkinthefutureinlinewiththeneedsofthecommunityandthe funding required for this. This will include: ``` ``` - Developing our core offer of services ``` ``` - Ensuring EVA has the policies in place meet national requirement and our funders requirements. ``` - `Developing volunteering services in line with NAVCA standards` - `Increasing the number of people involved in volunteering` - `Protecting income streams and resources for the Third sector in Erewash` - `Contributing to the success of the Erewash Health Partnership, Erewash Place Alliance other placed based` - `partnerships` - `Promoting partnership working` ``` - Ensuring Erewash views and opinions are heard by policy makers ``` ## `Strategic direction 2025/2026` ``` - Retain access to services, identifying inequalities and barriers to participation with reduced resources ``` ``` - Ensure quality of provision through robust governance ``` ``` -Involvevolunteers,groupsandpartnersinbothplanninganddevelopingtheVoluntaryandCommunity(VCS) in Erewash ``` ``` - Support and develop the VCS to increase capacity and capability ``` ``` - Empower staff and volunteers to provide services that are user centred, efficient and effective ``` ``` - Ensure modern communication systems are fully utilised ``` ``` - Provide active participation in a wide range of partnerships ``` ``` - Provide active participation in developing volunteering and volunteer brokerage ``` ``` - Support and develop initiatives to promote and deliver social enterprise activity ``` ``` - Reduce operating costs to maximise our income ``` ``` - Continue to work with our funders to ensure continuation of services ``` ``` Theyear2024/2025hasagainbeenagreatsuccessduringaperiodoftransition.Ourvolunteeringactivities have increased;infrastructuresupportincludingtraininghascontinuedtodeveloptomeetdemands.Theshopping service hassupportedover100clients;weareactiveininfluencingdevelopmentsinthecounty.Wesendoutrelevant and timely information to our members on a regular basis using email, this helps us to reduce our costs. ``` ``` We would like to take this opportunity to formally thank all the Board members past and present for their support. ``` ``` OurthanksgototheChiefExecutive,staffandvolunteersfortheircommitmenttotheorganisationandthe services they provide in the community. ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. ``` ``` Erewash VoluntaryAction - Council for VoluntaryService is a CharitablecompanyLimited by Guaranteeand not having sharecapital.thecompanywasincorporatedon30March1998.,CompanyRegistrationnumber3537038andis a RegisteredCharitynumber1069838.ItsregisteredofficeisErewashVolunteerCentre,GranvilleAvenue,Long Eaton, Derbyshire,NG10 4HD. In the event of the companybeing wound up, members are requiredto contributean amount not exceeding £1. ``` ## **`Recruitment and appointment of new trustees`** ``` Electionsfordirectors,bymembers,takeplaceannuallyattheAnnualGeneralMeetingandothermeetings as required. One third of the Board retires each year and directors may stand for re-election. ``` ``` Page 8 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Organisational structure`** ``` The board of directorshas given limited executivepowers to the Chief Executiveto administerand develop the charity in accordance with the policies set by the board. The Chief Executive reports to the Board through Board meetings. ``` ``` TheboardofDirectorsconsistsofaminimumofthreepeopleandamaximumoftwenty.A numberofadvisers from statutoryorganisationssupporttheBoardanditisalsopossibleforpeopletobeco-optedtotheBoard. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and the Board has the power to fill vacancies as they occur ``` ## **`Key management remuneration`** ``` The directorsmake no specialprovisionfor seniorstaffor key managementpersonnel.Payandconditionsfor all staff areconsideredatleastannuallyandaredeterminedusinganumberoffactorsincludingexternalfundingand the period of funding, various indices and affordability short and long term. ``` ## **`Related parties`** ``` EVAhasnorelatedpartiesthatmakeasignificantimpactupontheoperatingpoliciesadoptedbythe organisation. Declarationsofinterestarecompletedannuallybytrusteestoensurethattheopportunitiesforconflictof interest, pecuniary or non-pecuniary are mitigated against. ``` ## **`Risk management`** ``` The board recognises that a degree of risk is inseparablefrom its operationsand believes that this must be accepted as the price of valuable work that is greatly needed. We try to follow best practice in all matters and to achieve excellence as"qualityprotects".ARiskAssessmentisupdatedifcircumstanceschangeanditisreviewedevery12months in March. ``` ``` Directorskeepunderreviewsystemsofinternalfinancialcontrol.Thesystemshavebeenimplementedto provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. They include: ``` ``` - Strategic objectives and an annual budget approved by the directors. ``` - `Regular consideration by the directors of new contracts, financial results, variance from budgets and performance` - `against any non-financial plans.` ``` - Regular cash flow reports at Board meetings. ``` ``` - Delegation of authority and separation of duties. ``` ``` The internal financial controls conform with guidelines from the Charity Commission. ``` ## **`Acknowledgements`** ``` Erewash VoluntaryAction CVS gratefullyacknowledgesthe supportit receives from all funders shown in this report, its volunteers and supporters and its staff. ``` ``` This report can be made available in large print or tape, please ask for a copy that meets your needs. ``` ``` Telephone: 0115 946 6740 ``` ``` Email: james@erewashcvs.org.uk ``` ``` Visit: www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk ``` ## **`AUDITORS`** ``` The auditors, Sibbalds Limited, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. ``` ``` Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` Page 9 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES`** ## **`FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ``` B A Parker - Trustee ``` ``` Page 10 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ``` The trustees(whoare alsothe directorsof ErewashVoluntaryAction- CouncilFor VoluntaryServicefor the purposes ofcompanylaw)areresponsibleforpreparingtheReportoftheTrusteesandthefinancialstatementsin accordance withapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice). ``` ``` Companylawrequiresthetrusteestopreparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyearwhichgiveatrueand fair viewofthestateofaffairsofthecharitablecompanyandoftheincomingresourcesandapplicationof resources, includingtheincomeandexpenditure,ofthecharitablecompanyforthatperiod.Inpreparingthose financial statements, the trustees are required to ``` - `select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;` - `observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;` - `make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;` - `prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.` ``` Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyat any timethefinancialpositionofthecharitablecompanyandtoenablethemtoensurethatthefinancial statements complywith the CompaniesAct 2006. They are also responsiblefor safeguardingthe assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ``` ``` In so far as the trustees are aware: ``` - `there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and` - `the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.` ``` Page 11 ``` ``` REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`Opinion`** ``` We have auditedthe financialstatementsof ErewashVoluntaryAction- CouncilFor VoluntaryService(the 'charitable company')for the year ended 31 March2025 which comprisethe Statementof FinancialActivities,the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statementand notes to the financialstatements,includinga summaryof significantaccounting policies. ThefinancialreportingframeworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnited Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). ``` ``` In our opinion the financial statements: ``` - `give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;` - `have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and` - `have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.` ## **`Basis for opinion`** ``` WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicable law. OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditof the financialstatementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompanyinaccordancewith the ethicalrequirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC's Ethical Standard,andwehavefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. ``` ## **`Conclusions relating to going concern`** ``` In auditingthe financialstatements,we have concludedthat the trustees'use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. ``` ``` Basedontheworkwehaveperformed,wehavenotidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingtoevents or conditionsthat,individuallyor collectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sabilityto continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. ``` ``` Our responsibilitiesand the responsibilitiesof the trusteeswith respectto going concernare describedin the relevant sections of this report. ``` ## **`Other information`** ``` Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincluded in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. ``` ``` Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. ``` ``` Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand, in doingso,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsor our knowledgeobtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuch material inconsistenciesor apparentmaterial misstatements,we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatementinthefinancialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconclude that thereisamaterialmisstatementofthisotherinformation,wearerequiredtoreportthatfact.Wehavenothing to report in this regard. ``` ## **`Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006`** ``` In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: ``` - `the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and` - `the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.` ``` Page 12 ``` ``` REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`Matters on which we are required to report by exception`** ``` In the light of the knowledge and understandingof the charitablecompany and its environmentobtainedin the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. ``` ``` We have nothingto reportin respectof the followingmatterswhere the CompaniesAct 2006 requiresus to report to you if, in our opinion: ``` - `adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or` - `the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or` - `certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or` - `we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or` - `the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.` ## **`Responsibilities of trustees`** ``` AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the charitablecompanyforthepurposesof companylaw)areresponsiblefor thepreparationof thefinancial statements andforbeingsatisfiedthattheygiveatrueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermine is necessaryto enable the preparationof financialstatementsthat are free from materialmisstatement,whether due to fraud or error. ``` ``` Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to continueasagoingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoing concern basisofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyortoceaseoperations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. ``` ``` Page 13 ``` ``` REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements`** ``` Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the IndependentAuditorsthat includes ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarise from fraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. ``` ``` The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: ``` ``` As part of our planning process: ``` ``` -Weenquiredofmanagementthesystemsandcontrolsthecompanyhasinplace,theareasofthe financial statementsthataremostlysusceptibletotheriskofirregularitiesandfraud,andwhethertherewasany known, suspected or alleged fraud. ``` ``` -Weobtainedanunderstandingofthelegalandregulatoryframeworksapplicabletothecompany.We determined that the following were most relevant: FRS 102, Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011, GDPR and Employment Law. - We consideredthe incentivesand opportunitiesthat exist in the company,includingthe extentof management bias, which present a potential for irregularities and fraud to be perpetuated, and tailored our risk assessment accordingly. - Using our knowledgeof the company,togetherwith the discussionsheld with the companyat the planningstage, we formedaconclusionontheriskofmisstatementduetoirregularitiesincludingfraudandtailoredour procedures according to this risk assessment. ``` ``` The key procedures we undertook to detect irregularities including fraud during the course of the audit included: ``` ``` - Identifyingand testing journal entries and the overall accountingrecords, in particularthose that were significant and unusual. ``` ``` - Reviewingthe financialstatementdisclosuresanddeterminingwhetheraccountingpolicieshavebeen appropriately applied. ``` ``` - Assessing the extent of compliance, or lack of, with the relevant laws and regulations. ``` ``` -Reviewingboardmeetingminutesthroughouttheperiodandsubsequenttotheyearendfordiscussions of irregularities including fraud. ``` ``` - Reviewing sensitive expense accounts for evidence of irregularities including fraud. ``` ``` Becauseof theinherentlimitationsof anaudit,thereis a riskthatwe will notdetectallirregularities,including those leadingtoamaterialmisstatementinthefinancialstatementsornon-compliancewithregulation.Thisrisk increases themorethatcompliancewithalaworregulationisremovedfromtheeventsandtransactionsreflectedin the financialstatements,as we will be less likelyto becomeawareof instancesof non-compliance.The risk is also greater regardingirregularitiesoccurringduetofraudratherthanerror,asfraudinvolvesintentionalconcealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. ``` ``` Afurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedonthe Financial ReportingCouncil's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.This descriptionforms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. ``` ``` Page 14 ``` ``` REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`Use of our report`** ``` This report is made solely to the charitablecompany'smembers, as a body,in accordancewith Chapter3 of Part 16 of theCompaniesAct2006.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors'report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extentpermittedby law, we do not acceptor assume responsibilityto anyoneother thanthe charitablecompany and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. ``` ``` Hari Vasdev MEng FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Sibbalds Limited Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor Oakhurst House 57 Ashbourne Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 3FS ``` ``` 29 July 2025 ``` ``` Page 15 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |`Notes`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`2`
**`Charitable activities`**
`4`
`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`
`Investment income`
`3`
**`Total`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`5`
`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`
**`Total`**
**`NET INCOME`**
**`Transfers between funds`**
`15`
**`Net movement in funds`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`626`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`26,078`
`38,113`
`50,526`
`115,343`
`3,324`
`3,324`
`3,324`
`68,725`
`3,324`
`82,021`
`33,322`
`(56,600)`
`(23,278)`
`769,212`
`745,934`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`46`
`115,682`
`106,367`
`467,580`
`91,836`
`606,100`
`799`
`1,388,410`
`162,317`
`52,770`
`246,675`
`109,505`
`661,356`
`1,232,623`
`155,787`
`56,600`
`212,387`
`1,189,840`
`1,402,227`|`2025`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`672`
`115,682`
`106,367`
`467,580`
`117,914`
`644,213`
`51,325`
`1,503,753`
`165,641`
`56,094`
`249,999`
`178,230`
`664,680`
`1,314,644`
`189,109`
`-`
`189,109`
`1,959,052`
`2,148,161`|`2024`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`294`
`141,395`
`106,338`
`315,744`
`149,481`
`374,507`
`34,899`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`1,122,658`| |||||`209,031`
`84,336`
`202,988`
`219,164`
`246,081`| |||||`961,600`| |||||`161,058`
`-`| |||||`161,058`
`1,797,994`| |||||`1,959,052`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 16 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`BALANCE SHEET`** ## **`31 MARCH 2025`** |`Notes`
**`FIXED ASSETS`**
`Tangible assets`
`12`
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`13`
`Cash at bank and in hand`
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`14`
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES`**
**`NET ASSETS`**
**`FUNDS`**
`15`
`Unrestricted funds:`
`General fund`
`Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund`
`Revaluation Reserve`
`Restricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`473,658`
`39,960`
`256,648`
`296,608`
`(24,333)`
`272,275`
`745,933`
`745,933`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`410`
`241,184`
`1,160,634`
`1,401,818`
`-`
`1,401,818`
`1,402,228`
`1,402,228`|`2025`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`474,068`
`281,144`
`1,417,282`
`1,698,426`
`(24,333)`
`1,674,093`
`2,148,161`
`2,148,161`
`597,558`
`8,000`
`140,375`
`745,933`
`1,402,228`
`2,148,161`|`2024`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`484,766`
`108,119`
`1,391,085`
`1,499,204`
`(24,918)`
`1,474,286`
`1,959,052`
`1,959,052`
`620,837`
`8,000`
`140,375`
`769,212`
`1,189,840`
`1,959,052`| |---|---|---|---|---| ``` Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies subject to the small companies regime. ``` ``` ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon11July2025and were signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` B A Parker - Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 17 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`CASH FLOW STATEMENT`** ## **`FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |`Notes`
**`Cash flows from operating activities`**
`Cash generated from operations`
`1`
`Net cash provided by operating activities`
**`Cash flows from investing activities`**
`Purchase of tangible fixed assets`
`Interest received`
`Net cash provided by investing activities`
**`Change in cash and cash equivalents in the`**
**`reporting period`**
**`Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning`**
**`of the reporting period`**
**`Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the`**
**`reporting period`**|`2025`
`£`
`1,033`
`1,033`
`(6,412)`
`31,576`
`25,164`
`26,197`
`1,391,085`
`1,417,282`|`2024`
`£`
`69,839`
`69,839`
`(6,781)`
`20,652`
`13,871`
`83,710`
`1,307,375`
`1,391,085`| |---|---|---| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 18 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES`** |**`Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial`**
**`Activities)`**
**`Adjustments for:`**
`Depreciation charges`
`Loss on disposal of fixed assets`
`Interest received`
`Increase in debtors`
`Decrease in creditors`
**`Net cash provided by operations`**|`2025`
`£`
`189,109`
`16,744`
`365`
`(31,576)`
`(173,025)`
`(584)`
`1,033`|`2024`
`£`
`161,058`
`10,378`
`-`
`(20,652)`
`(33,359)`
`(47,586)`| |---|---|---| |||`69,839`| ## **`2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS`** |**`Net cash`**
`Cash at bank and in hand`
**`Total`**|`At 1.4.24`
`£`
`1,391,085`
`1,391,085`
`1,391,085`|`Cash flow`
`£`
`26,197`
`26,197`
`26,197`|`At 31.3.25`
`£`
`1,417,282`| |---|---|---|---| ||||`1,417,282`| ||||`1,417,282`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 19 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,have been prepared in accordancewith the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:Statement of RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the CompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistoricalcostconvention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. ``` ``` Atthetimeofapprovingtheaccounts,thedirectorshaveareasonableexpectationthatthecharity has adequateresourcestocontinueinoperationalexistencefortheforeseeablefuture.Therefore,the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. ``` ## **`Incoming resources`** ``` AllincomingresourcesareincludedintheSOFAwhenthecharityislegallyentitledtotheincomeand the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. ``` ``` Thecharityactsasafundmanagerforseveralvoluntaryandstatutoryorganisationsandincomereceived on behalf of those organisations is kept in separate restricted funds. ``` ``` GrantsreceivedforcapitalexpenditurerelatingtoassetstobeusedbytheCharityarekeptin separate restrictedfunds.Grantswhichareprovidedascorefundingandareofageneralnatureareincluded within Donationsandlegacies.Grantstowhichconditionsattachand,forexampleareprovidedtodelivera service and, therefore, are similar in economic terms to trading income, are included within 'Charitable activities'. ``` ``` "Voluntary"incomeisreceivedbywayofdonations,giftsandfundraisingeventsandisincludedin the statement of financial activities as received. ``` ``` Incomeis deferredwhenperformancerelatedgrantsarereceivedin advanceof theperformanceor events to which they relate. ``` ## **`Resources expended`** ``` All expenditureis accountedfor on an accrualsbasisandhas been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregate all costsrelatedtothecategory.Costsnotdirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingshavebeenallocated to activitieson a basisconsistentwiththe use of resources.The allocationof thesesupportcostshasbeen made on the basis of full time equivalent staff numbers. ``` ``` Noexpenditurewasincurredonfundraisingandwedonotemployexternalagenciesnordowepay any commissions.100%ofallthefundsraisedcomedirectlyintotheCVS.Anyfutureplanstochangetheway in whichwe raisefundswill be subjectto discussionwith our membersandare likelyto involvethe creationof a separate social enterprise. ``` ``` Governancecostsarethoseincurredinconnectionwiththecharity'scompliancewithconstitutional and statutory requirements. ``` ``` Grants payable are self-help grants paid to other voluntary organisations from specific funds received. ``` ``` Grants offered subject to conditionswhich have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 20 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued`** ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** ``` Tangiblefixedassetsarestatedatcost(ordeemedcost)orvaluationlessaccumulateddepreciation and accumulatedimpairmentlosses.Costincludescostsdirectlyattributabletomakingtheassetcapable of operating as intended. ``` ``` Depreciationisprovidedonalltangiblefixedassets,atratescalculatedtowriteoffthecost,less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows: ``` |`Freehold property`|`- 4% on cost`| |---|---| |`Long leasehold`|`- Over the term of the lease`| |`Motor vehicles`|`- 20% on cost`| |`Computer equipment`|`- 25% on cost and 20% on cost`| ``` Freehold land is not depreciated. ``` ``` Details regarding the valuation of the property are given in note 12. ``` ## **`Taxation`** ``` TheCharityisexemptfromtaxonincomeandgainstotheextentthatthesesareappliedtoits charitable objects. ``` ## **`Charitable funds`** ``` Unrestrictedfundsareavailableforuseatthediscretionofthedirectorsinfurtheranceoftheir charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. ``` ``` Restrictedfundsaresubjecttospecificconditionsbydonorsastohowtheymaybeused.Thepurposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. ``` ``` Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. ``` ## **`Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits`** ``` Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayableto the charitablecompany'spensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesintheperiod to which they relate. ``` ## **`2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`** |**`DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`**||| |---|---|---| ||`2025`|`2024`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Donations`|`672`|`294`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 21 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`3. INVESTMENT INCOME`** |`Rents received`
`Deposit account interest`
**`4.`**
**`INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES`**
`Local authority grants and SLA`
`Local authority grants and SLA`
**`5.`**
**`CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS`**
`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`|`Other`
`charitable`
`activities`
`£`
`117,914`
`Direct`
`Costs`
`£`
`160,024`
`46,454`
`245,965`
`159,543`
`64,349`
`676,335`|`Core`
`£`
`115,682`
`Grant`
`administration`
`£`
`644,213`
`Grant`
`funding of`
`activities`
`(see note`
`6)`
`£`
`207`
`4,159`
`-`
`4,438`
`596,959`
`605,763`|`2025`
`£`
`19,749`
`31,576`
`51,325`
`Mental`
`Health`
`Forum`
`£`
`106,367`
`2025`
`Total`
`activities`
`£`
`1,451,756`
`Support`
`costs (see`
`note 7)`
`£`
`5,410`
`5,481`
`4,034`
`14,249`
`3,372`
`32,546`|`2024`
`£`
`14,247`
`20,652`
`34,899`
`Social`
`Prescribing`
`£`
`467,580`
`2024`
`Total`
`activities`
`£`
`1,087,465`
`Totals`
`£`
`165,641`
`56,094`
`249,999`
`178,230`
`664,680`
`1,314,644`| |---|---|---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 22 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`6. GRANTS PAYABLE`** |**`GRANTS PAYABLE`**||| |---|---|---| |`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`|`2025`
`£`
`207`
`4,159`
`4,438`
`596,959`
`605,763`|`2024`
`£`
`2,529`
`757`
`6,582`
`216,659`| |||`226,527`| ## **`7. SUPPORT COSTS`** |**`SUPPORT COSTS`**||| |---|---|---| |`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`|`Support`
`Governance`
`costs`
`costs`
`£`
`£`
`2,086`
`3,324`
`2,157`
`3,324`
`710`
`3,324`
`10,411`
`3,838`
`48`
`3,324`
`15,412`
`17,134`|`Totals`
`£`
`5,410`
`5,481`
`4,034`
`14,249`
`3,372`| |||`32,546`| ## **`8. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`** ``` Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): ``` ||`2025`|`2024`| |---|---|---| ||`£`|`£`| |`Auditors' remuneration`|`9,400`|`9,600`| |`Auditors' remuneration for non audit work`|`7,220`|`7,033`| |`Depreciation - owned assets`|`16,745`|`10,378`| |`Deficit on disposal of fixed assets`|`365`|`-`| ## **`9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2025norforthe year ended 31 March 2024. ``` ``` ThekeymanagementpersonnelofthecharitycomprisesofthetrusteesandtheChiefExecutiveOfficer. The total employment benefits of the key management personnel were £55,381 (2024: £55,295). ``` ``` In addition, the former Chief Executive Officer, Stella Scott, was gifted a laptop with a carrying value of £365. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 23 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued`** ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` During the year, expenses of £NIL (2024 : £32) were reimbursed to the trustees. ``` |**`10.`**
**`STAFF COSTS`**
`Wages and salaries`
`Social security costs`
`Other pension costs`
`The average monthly number of employees during the year was as`
`Charitable activities`
`No employees received remuneration over £60,000.`
**`11.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES`**
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`
`Investment income`
**`Total`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`Core`
`Mental Health Forum`
`Social Prescribing`
`Other charitable activities`
`Grant administration`
**`Total`**|`follows:`
`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`288`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`355`
`-`
`34,901`
`35,544`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`109,280`
`-`
`109,280`||| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 24 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |**`11.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -`**
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
**`Transfers between funds`**
**`Net movement in funds`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
**`12.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Freehold`
`Long`
`property`
`leasehold`
`£`
`£`
**`COST OR VALUATION`**
`At 1 April 2024`
`585,903`
`4,172`
`Additions`
`-`
`-`
`Disposals`
`-`
`-`
`At 31 March 2025`
`585,903`
`4,172`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 April 2024`
`116,440`
`894`
`Charge for year`
`12,080`
`42`
`Eliminated on disposal`
`-`
`-`
`At 31 March 2025`
`128,520`
`936`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 March 2025`
`457,383`
`3,236`
`At 31 March 2024`
`469,463`
`3,278`|**`continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`(73,736)`
`(18,143)`
`(91,879)`
`861,092`
`769,213`
`Motor`
`vehicles`
`£`
`3,500`
`-`
`-`
`3,500`
`1,181`
`580`
`-`
`1,761`
`1,739`
`2,319`||`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`234,794`
`18,143`
`252,937`
`936,902`
`1,189,839`
`Computer`
`equipment`
`£`
`58,484`
`6,412`
`(695)`
`64,201`
`48,778`
`4,043`
`(330)`
`52,491`
`11,710`
`9,706`||`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`161,058`
`-`| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||`161,058`
`1,797,994`| ||||||`1,959,052`| ||||||`Totals`
`£`
`652,059`
`6,412`
`(695)`
`657,776`
`167,293`
`16,745`
`(330)`
`183,708`
`474,068`
`484,766`| ``` Includedincostor valuationof landandbuildingsis freeholdlandof £200,000(2024- £200,000)whichis not depreciated. ``` ``` Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 is represented by: ``` |`Valuation in 2023`
`Cost`|`Freehold`
`property`
`£`
`140,375`
`445,528`
`585,903`|`Long`
`leasehold`
`£`
`-`
`4,172`
`4,172`|`Motor`
`vehicles`
`£`
`-`
`3,500`
`3,500`|`Computer`
`equipment`
`£`
`-`
`64,201`
`64,201`|`Totals`
`£`
`140,375`
`517,401`| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||`657,776`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 25 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued`** ``` If freeholdlandand buildingshad not been revaluedtheywouldhave been includedat the following historical cost: ``` |`Cost`
`Aggregate depreciation`
`Value of land in freehold land and buildings`|`2025`
`£`
`445,528`
`125,226`
`200,000`|`2024`
`£`
`445,528`| |---|---|---| |||`115,405`| |||`200,000`| ``` Freeholdlandandbuildingswerevaluedonanopenmarketbasison13October2023bySalloway Property Consultants Ltd. ``` ``` In the opinionof the trustees,the carryingvaluedoes not materiallydifferfrom the fairvalueat the reporting date. ``` ## **`13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`** |`Trade debtors`
`Prepayments`|`2025`
`£`
`277,794`
`3,350`
`281,144`|`2024`
`£`
`105,033`
`3,086`| |---|---|---| |||`108,119`| ## **`14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`** |**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**||| |---|---|---| |`Trade creditors`
`Social security and other taxes`
`Other creditors`
`Accruals and deferred income`|`2025`
`£`
`121`
`10,654`
`362`
`13,196`
`24,333`|`2024`
`£`
`4,153`
`8,764`
`40`
`11,961`| |||`24,918`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 26 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund`
`Revaluation Reserve`
**`Restricted funds`**
`DCC Shopping`
`Small Grants Scheme`
`Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model`
`Home from Hospital`
`Connect Erewash`
`DMHF Core`
`Mental Health and Suicide Prevention`
`DCC - Erewash Children & Young person`
`mental health`
`Erewash Public Health Localities Funding`
`Deaf Mental Health work`
`Sandiacre Network`
`Sawley Network`
`Derbyshire County Council - Core`
`DCC Covid Comms`
`GP Link`
`Living Well`
`Lacemaker Court`
`Active Partners Trust`
`Assist Learning Fund`
`GP Link - Children & Young person`
`Community activator`
`DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and`
`Training`
`Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board`
`- Core`
`ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At 1.4.24`
`£`
`620,837`
`8,000`
`140,375`
`769,212`
`-`
`19,073`
`257,385`
`-`
`20,088`
`137,498`
`100,542`
`108,862`
`114,570`
`1,735`
`14,237`
`12,301`
`-`
`32,785`
`327,037`
`39,123`
`4,604`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`1,189,840`
`1,959,052`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`33,321`
`-`
`-`
`33,321`
`(10,005)`
`6,191`
`-`
`(3,090)`
`1,475`
`13,425`
`42,022`
`(102,593)`
`(2,371)`
`(1,381)`
`(50)`
`(1,590)`
`(22,673)`
`(13,972)`
`220,908`
`41,443`
`(3,242)`
`2,450`
`6,000`
`(33,387)`
`18,890`
`2,594`
`(20,873)`
`15,617`
`155,788`
`189,109`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`(56,600)`
`-`
`-`
`(56,600)`
`10,005`
`-`
`-`
`3,090`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`22,673`
`-`
`(33,428)`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`33,387`
`-`
`-`
`20,873`
`-`
`56,600`
`-`|`At`
`31.3.25`
`£`
`597,558`
`8,000`
`140,375`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`745,933`
`-`
`25,264`
`257,385`
`-`
`21,563`
`150,923`
`142,564`
`6,269`
`112,199`
`354`
`14,187`
`10,711`
`-`
`18,813`
`514,517`
`80,566`
`1,362`
`2,450`
`6,000`
`-`
`18,890`
`2,594`
`-`
`15,617`| |||||`1,402,228`| |||||`2,148,161`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 27 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`DCC Shopping`
`Small Grants Scheme`
`Home from Hospital`
`Connect Erewash`
`DMHF Core`
`Mental Health and Suicide Prevention`
`DCC - Erewash Children & Young person`
`mental health`
`Erewash Public Health Localities Funding`
`Deaf Mental Health work`
`Sandiacre Network`
`Sawley Network`
`Derbyshire County Council - Core`
`DCC Covid Comms`
`GP Link`
`Living Well`
`Lacemaker Court`
`Active Partners Trust`
`Assist Learning Fund`
`GP Link - Children & Young person`
`Community activator`
`DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and`
`Training`
`Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board`
`- Core`
`Stopping the start`
`ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`115,343`
`32,036`
`13,000`
`(1)`
`25,000`
`58,367`
`48,001`
`(7,594)`
`47,447`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`57,094`
`6,001`
`467,581`
`157,520`
`21,046`
`2,600`
`6,000`
`-`
`29,035`
`2,594`
`58,585`
`35,000`
`329,098`
`1,388,410`
`1,503,753`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(82,022)`
`(42,041)`
`(6,809)`
`(3,089)`
`(23,525)`
`(44,942)`
`(5,979)`
`(94,999)`
`(49,818)`
`(1,381)`
`(50)`
`(1,590)`
`(79,767)`
`(19,973)`
`(246,673)`
`(116,077)`
`(24,288)`
`(150)`
`-`
`(33,387)`
`(10,145)`
`-`
`(79,458)`
`(35,000)`
`(313,481)`
`(1,232,622)`
`(1,314,644)`|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`33,321`
`(10,005)`
`6,191`
`(3,090)`
`1,475`
`13,425`
`42,022`
`(102,593)`
`(2,371)`
`(1,381)`
`(50)`
`(1,590)`
`(22,673)`
`(13,972)`
`220,908`
`41,443`
`(3,242)`
`2,450`
`6,000`
`(33,387)`
`18,890`
`2,594`
`(20,873)`
`-`
`15,617`
`155,788`
`189,109`| |---|---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 28 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Comparatives for movement in funds`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund`
`Revaluation Reserve`
**`Restricted funds`**
`DCC Shopping`
`Small Grants Scheme`
`Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model`
`Home from Hospital`
`Connect Erewash`
`DMHF Core`
`Mental Health and Suicide Prevention`
`DCC - Erewash Children & Young person`
`mental health`
`Health and Well-Being Service`
`Crisis alternatives`
`Erewash Public Health Localities Funding`
`CCG Core`
`Deaf Mental Health work`
`Sandiacre Network`
`Sawley Network`
`Derbyshire County Council - Core`
`DCC Covid Comms`
`Cost of Living Locality Funding`
`GP Link`
`Living Well`
`Lacemaker Court`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At 1.4.23`
`£`
`712,717`
`8,000`
`140,375`
`861,092`
`-`
`13,153`
`176,043`
`6,351`
`10,443`
`131,606`
`84,952`
`57,938`
`48,571`
`16,474`
`115,949`
`-`
`-`
`977`
`2,507`
`-`
`-`
`4,090`
`267,848`
`-`
`-`
`936,902`
`1,797,994`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(73,737)`
`-`
`-`
`(73,737)`
`(6,096)`
`3,972`
`33,466`
`(218)`
`26`
`5,892`
`15,590`
`60,924`
`(695)`
`(1,216)`
`31,104`
`(38,898)`
`1,735`
`3,005`
`1,525`
`(20,592)`
`32,785`
`(2,390)`
`71,149`
`39,123`
`4,604`
`234,795`
`161,058`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`(18,143)`
`-`
`-`
`(18,143)`
`6,096`
`(500)`
`47,876`
`(6,133)`
`18,631`
`-`
`-`
`(10,000)`
`(47,876)`
`(15,258)`
`(32,483)`
`38,898`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`20,592`
`-`
`(1,700)`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`18,143`
`-`|`At`
`31.3.24`
`£`
`620,837`
`8,000`
`140,375`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`769,212`
`-`
`16,625`
`257,385`
`-`
`29,100`
`137,498`
`100,542`
`108,862`
`-`
`-`
`114,570`
`-`
`1,735`
`3,982`
`4,032`
`-`
`32,785`
`-`
`338,997`
`39,123`
`4,604`| |||||`1,189,840`| |||||`1,959,052`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 29 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`DCC Shopping`
`Small Grants Scheme`
`Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model`
`Home from Hospital`
`Connect Erewash`
`DMHF Core`
`Mental Health and Suicide Prevention`
`DCC - Erewash Children & Young person`
`mental health`
`Health and Well-Being Service`
`Crisis alternatives`
`Erewash Public Health Localities Funding`
`CCG Core`
`Deaf Mental Health work`
`Sandiacre Network`
`Sawley Network`
`Derbyshire County Council - Core`
`DCC Covid Comms`
`Cost of Living Locality Funding`
`GP Link`
`Living Well`
`Lacemaker Court`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`35,544`
`32,204`
`15,900`
`33,466`
`20,298`
`50,001`
`56,338`
`47,999`
`100,000`
`-`
`(1)`
`89,107`
`56,552`
`2,000`
`6,000`
`6,000`
`72,473`
`50,000`
`-`
`282,278`
`157,500`
`8,999`
`1,087,114`
`1,122,658`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(109,281)`
`(38,300)`
`(11,928)`
`-`
`(20,516)`
`(49,975)`
`(50,446)`
`(32,409)`
`(39,076)`
`(695)`
`(1,215)`
`(58,003)`
`(95,450)`
`(265)`
`(2,995)`
`(4,475)`
`(93,065)`
`(17,215)`
`(2,390)`
`(211,129)`
`(118,377)`
`(4,395)`
`(852,319)`
`(961,600)`|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(73,737)`
`(6,096)`
`3,972`
`33,466`
`(218)`
`26`
`5,892`
`15,590`
`60,924`
`(695)`
`(1,216)`
`31,104`
`(38,898)`
`1,735`
`3,005`
`1,525`
`(20,592)`
`32,785`
`(2,390)`
`71,149`
`39,123`
`4,604`
`234,795`
`161,058`| |---|---|---|---| ## **`Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund`** ``` When the shoppingfund makes a surplusof £2,000per year, the surplusis transferredto a designatedfund to replace the shopping vehicle at the end of its useful life. No such funds were available this year. ``` ## **`Revaluation Reserve`** ``` This fund contains the unrealised gain arising on the revaluation of the property. ``` ## **`DCC (Derbyshire County Council) Shopping`** ``` Funding for the shopping contract where we do a weekly shop for up to 100 people. The deficit for the year was transferred from the general fund. ``` ## **`Small Grants Scheme`** ``` FundingfromErewashBoroughCouncil,ErewashVoluntaryActionCVS,DerbyandDerbyshireCCG and Derbyshire County Council for health grants up to £1,500. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 30 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model`** ``` This is funding to look at promoting wellbeing in Erewash. Plans are currently being drawn up. ``` ## **`Home from Hospital`** ``` Provides 6 weeks support to people who have just come out of hospital who are at risk of re-admission. Funded throughDerbyshireCountyCouncil.Nofundingwasreceivedinthefinancialyearandhencefunds were transferred from the general fund. ``` ## **`Connect Erewash`** ``` FundingfromDerbyshireCountyCouncil.PublicHealthtohelptoreducelonelinessandisolationacross the Erewash Area. Funding allocated for two years. ``` ## **`DMHF (Derbyshire Mental Health Forum) Core`** ``` TheforumhelpstopromoteanddevelopthementalhealthvoluntarysectoracrossDerbyshire.Byhosting a regularforumandprovidingebulletintobringgroupsuptodatewithcurrentopportunitiesInthe previous yearthisfundwasincludedwithinaseparatecharitableorganisation.Initialfundingwasreceivedafter the DMHF charity was wound-up and the surplus funds were donated to Erewash Action CVS to continue its work. ``` ## **`Mental Health and Suicide Prevention`** ``` Promotinggood mentalhealthand awarenessof suicideto sportsgroupsand men's groupsacross Derbyshire. Funded through Derbyshire County Council as an NHS trailblazer project. ``` ## **`Erewash C&YP (Children and Young people)`** ``` FundedthroughDerbyshireCountyCouncil,thistwoyearprojectwillcommissionspecificpiecesof work throughthe voluntaryand CommunitySector to supportchildrenand youngpeople.ErewashVoluntary Action will act as the fund holder for these funds. ``` ## **`Erewash PH Localities funding allocation`** ``` We arethefundholdersforthePublicHealthLocalitiesfunding.A grantpotthatis allocatedtoallareas. The grants will support health initiatives in the Erewash borough. ``` ## **`Deaf Mental Health Work`** ``` Funding held for the Deaf Mental Health group to pay volunteers expenses. ``` ## **`Sandiacre Network/Sawley Network`** ``` ThisfundingisdevolvedfromDerbyshireCountyCouncilPublicHealthLocalityfundingtoenablethe network to put on activities that they develop in a local action plan. ``` ## **`DCC Core`** ``` This providesfundingfor the core of our organisation,includingCEO, Developmentwork and volunteer centre. Through this funding we run networks to bring people together and promote volunteeringthroughoutthe area. Thiscorefundingallowsalltherestofouractivitiestoexist.Thedeficitduringtheyearwastransferred from the general fund. ``` ## **`DCC Covid Comms`** ``` Funding for communications to allow the sharing of public health messaging. ``` ## **`GP Link/GP Link Children & Young Person`** ``` FundingthroughErewash Health Partnershipfor EVA to provide Social prescribingactivity.We currentlyhave 6 fulltimeequivalentGPlinkworkers.GPlinkworkersprovidesupporttopeoplewhoareneedingtoget to groups and activities or just to make new connections. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 31 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Living Well`** ``` Funding through NHS to engage the voluntary sector in the transformation of mental health services. ``` ## **`Lacemaker Court`** ``` To provide a wellbeing service to residents of Lacemaker Court, to help to reduce loneliness and isolation. ``` ## **`Active Partners Trust`** ``` FundingreceivedfromSportEnglandviaActivePartner'sTrusttoprovideabaseforPlace Partnership CommunityEngagementLeadandsupportinthedeliveryofencouragingphysicalactivitywithin the community of Kirk Hallam. ``` ## **`Assist Learning Fund`** ``` Funding received from FoundationDerbyshire to support the CORE costs of EVA and training and support of the community and voluntary sector. ``` ## **`DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and Training`** ``` The networkis open to all groups,organisationsand developmentworkersoperatingin the Erewasharea. The NetworkexiststobringtogetherindividualswhosupportchildrenandyoungpeopleintheErewasharea to share skills, information, experiences, good practice and resources. ``` ## **`Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board - Core`** ``` This providesfundingfor the core of our organisation,includingCEO, Developmentwork and volunteer centre. Through this funding we run networks to bring people together and promote volunteeringthroughoutthe area. Thiscorefundingallowsalltherestofouractivitiestoexist.Thedeficitduringtheyearwastransferred from the general fund. ``` ## **`Stopping the Start`** ``` FundedthroughDerbyshireCountyCouncil,thisprojectaimstoencourageandsupportmoresmokersto quit to help Derbyshireachieveits ambitionof beingSmokeFree by 2030.ErewashVoluntaryActionwill actas the fund holder for these funds. ``` ## **`ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway`** ``` Fundingreceivedfrom the DerbyandDerbyshireIntegratedCare Boardto manageanddistributeVSCE capital grants as part of the Mental Health Urgent Care Capital award. The Programme supports mental health projects across Derby and Derbyshire. ``` ## **`Commentary on transfers`** ``` Unlessstatedabove,transfersfromgeneralreservestorestrictedfundsrepresentthecharity's own contributionto those respectiveprojectsfrom core funds,representingthe utilisationof staff,resources, office andmeetingspaceinthecentre.Theyalsorepresentacontributiontofundingwherethereare insufficient resources to fund the activity. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 32 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ``` ## **`16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025. ``` ``` Page 33 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS`**
**`Donations and legacies`**
`Donations`
**`Investment income`**
`Rents received`
`Deposit account interest`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Local authority grants and SLA`
**`Total incoming resources`**
**`EXPENDITURE`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`Wages`
`Social security`
`Pensions`
`Insurance`
`Premises costs`
`Telephone`
`Advertising`
`Sundries`
`Staff expenses`
`Volunteer expenses`
`Repairs and maintenance`
`Shopping scheme vehicle`
`Office and computer`
`Project management`
`Staff training`
`Bank charges`
`Freehold property`
`Long leasehold`
`Motor vehicles`
`Computer equipment`
`Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets`
`Grants`|`2025`
`£`
`672`
`19,749`
`31,576`
`51,325`
`1,451,756`
`1,503,753`
`514,529`
`39,478`
`10,978`
`6,453`
`14,564`
`14,803`
`1,597`
`1,881`
`9,015`
`925`
`10,280`
`2,699`
`5,309`
`24,848`
`1,608`
`259`
`12,080`
`42`
`580`
`4,042`
`365`
`605,763`
`1,282,098`|`2024`
`£`
`294`
`14,247`
`20,652`| |---|---|---| |||`34,899`
`1,087,465`| |||`1,122,658`
`518,350`
`38,345`
`8,719`
`5,974`
`20,709`
`13,339`
`949`
`2,702`
`7,282`
`742`
`29,860`
`2,777`
`4,981`
`25,574`
`3,956`
`305`
`5,536`
`42`
`773`
`4,028`
`-`
`226,527`| |||`921,470`| ## **`Support costs`** ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 34 ``` ``` EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE ``` ## **`DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025`** |**`Support costs`**
**`Support costs`**
`Stationery`
`Cleaning`
`Subscriptions`
`Legal and consultancy`
**`Governance costs`**
`Auditors' remuneration`
`Auditors' remuneration for non audit work`
`Accountancy fees`
`Total resources expended`
**`Net income`**|`2025`
`£`
`6,000`
`3,991`
`5,421`
`-`
`15,412`
`9,400`
`7,220`
`514`
`17,134`
`1,314,644`
`189,109`|`2024`
`£`
`11,874`
`2,515`
`6,549`
`1,400`| |---|---|---| |||`22,338`
`9,600`
`7,033`
`1,159`| |||`17,792`| |||`961,600`| |||`161,058`| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 35 ```