REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03530868 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 1070612
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Bennett Kirkhope Smilh
Chartered Certified Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB

Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Servlce
Contents of the Ftnancial Ststements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 to 19
Detsiled Statement of Flnanclal Adivities
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Reference and Administrative Details
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
TRUSTEES
A Clements
R K Swarbrick
J Addison
M Rose (resigned 19.5.25)
D Hughes
Z Dala
REGISTERED OFFICE
Suite 5
Town Hall Square
Great Harwood
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB6 7DD
REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
03530868 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1070612
OTHER NAMES USED BY THE Hyndbum and Ribble Valley CVS
CHARITY
HRVCVS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certified Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The Printsvorks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB
SOLICITORS
Backhouse Jones Solicitors
The Printworks
Hey Road
Clitheroe
BB7 9VVD
BANKERS
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
WN8 6W
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Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Councll for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The truslees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefrt of the community in the local government districts of
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley and surrounding districts and, in particular the advancement of education. the
protection of health and relief of povety, distress and sickness. and in furtherance of the said purpose, but
not further or othemise, to promote and organise coopeThgtion in the achievement of the same and to that
end bring together council representatives of the voluntary and statutory authorities within the area of benefrt.
The charity aims to achieve this through its Vision, Mission and Values:_
VISION
-To see the Residents of Hyndburn & Ribble Valley thrive
MISSION
-we will SUPF)Ort and advocate for residents and community organisations within Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
VALUES
-we work to support a happy, healthy, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley
-we are a trusted partner, connecting wilhin the local communities
-we are visible and known by residents, VCFSE partners and commissioners
-we welcome, include and connect through all our work
ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
Hyndbum and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service (HRVCVS) is an umbrella organisation that exists
to support and develop the community and voluntary sector in Hyndburn and Ribble Valley and surrounding
districts. Our work also has a wider impact by sharing skills and working in partnership with other Voluntsry,
Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations and with the public sector, including Lancashire County
Council, Hyndburn Borough Council, Ribble Valley Council. NHS East Lancashire Integrated Care Board and
three Primary Care Ne￿OrkS - Hyndburn Rural, Hyndburn Central and Ribblesdale.
All activities this year were planned, developed, and implemented with strong regard to the public benefits
and to the people and organisations that we serve.
The Public Benefits of HRVCVS have responded to the changing need of our beneficiaries and to the
voluntary sector, this has been both proactive and reactive as organisations within the voluntary sector are
under increasing pressure to deliver more activities for less funding. The overall objective is to support and
strengthen the sustainability, independence, and ability of the VCFS to deliver services and activities that
support individuals and communities in Hyndbum and Ribble Valley and the surrounding areas. This
objective has been fully met via a range of activiti6s and inteNentions that have demonslrated our
commitment to supporting the voluntary sector.
In all activities the trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission
regarding public benefit and this has infomied our business plan and future strategies, including assessment
of risks, and ensuring that new proj&cts, activities and services are aligned to the charities aims and purpose
of being.
Volunteers
Volunteering
We continue to develop volunteering in Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, through volunteering brokerage.
Working wilh Voluntary Sector groups to generate volunteer vacancies alongside supporting potential
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volunteers and helping them to find suitable placements.
Use of volunteers
The role of volunteers is important to us. We use a digital platform called Better Impact to ensure each
Volunteer has their journey recorded and value can be added to their role and the opportunities available.
Each volunteer we engage has a role description and has ongoing support from a member of staff. The
Charity's trustees are also volunteers, giving their time and expertise freely to offer governance and support
to the ch8rity,' their contribution is essential.
We have ensured that for each task we have completed a risk assessment, working with our insurers to
make sure that the volunteers are included in our cover. Safeguarding training is available to all volunteers
and DBS checks are performed where necessary.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
We currently operate out of two bases - one In Great Ha￿00d at the Chambers within the Old Town Hall
and one in the Centre of Clitheroe within The Hub adjoining Trinity Church.
Social Prescribing, Volunteering, Administrating Small Grants for Voluntary Groups, Supporting Community,
Voluntary and Faith Sector Organisations, Providing Ne￿orkS and Forums and being a Representative
Voice for the Voluntary Faith and Community Sector within Hyndbum and the Ribble Valley continue to be
the priorities for HRV CVS.
Activities and projects
Core Services and Project Management
The ¢harty currently receives core funding via a grant agreement with East Lancashire NHS Integrated Care
Board and uses eamed income via management project fees and by undertaking some paid work to
underpin our main functions of a CVS which is broadly divided into four areas-
Infomation and Advice
We provide information and advice on all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary group, including
guidan￿ on funding and fundraising activities, legal. financial and policy advice and managing projects. We
also provide a wide range of information and advits on issues of good practice in supporting volunteers and
volunteering.
Development Work
We work with a diversty of new and existing groups to help them develop new projects and expand or
improve their services and activities to meet local need. The development work also involves facilitating and
encouraging joint projects and activities be￿een different organisations including statutory and private.
Development work is delivered as a combination of core activity and project work and is an area we
continuously progress.
The Chief Officer sits on the Steering Group for the Hyndburn Way and HRVCVS are actively seeking to
position themselves as the facilitator of The Hyndburn Way (a collaborative of voluntary and statutory
partners across Hyndburn) in the future.
Liaison and Representation
We organise local events, forums, meetings, and conferences so that groups can get together to network,
gather information, improve communication channels, share good practice, discuss issues of concem and
work to addréss gaps in service or to make better use of resources. The facilitation of these forums and
meetings also encourages groups to work together to develop potential new or improved seNices and avoid
duplication.
HRVCVS also represent the voluntary, community and faith sector at various local and regional events,
strategic boards and partnerships; this strategic representation is an important area of work that is expanding
so that the sector can be engaged in local decision making and respond to the challenging times and the
impact of public sector funding cuts, especially around the Clinical Commissioning Agenda for Pennine
Lancashire.
Support
We support individuals wishing to volunteer, and organisations that use volunteers. In addition to this we
support statutory and public servitss in several initiatives and seNices.
Social Prescribing
During this year we saw our social p￿SCrIb1n9 teams work both within GP Practi￿ and out in the
Community. Our team assisted people in the following ways.:
Social Prescribing of non-medical inteNentions SupF)Orting Groups
Administering Small Grant ProJrammes Brokering Volunteering
Hosting Networks, Events and Forums
Delivering a Voice for East Lan¢ashire's VCF Sector
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Hyndbum and Ribble Valley Councll for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The Charity has perfomied well in the face of continued uncertainty and change; there have been many
notable achievements in all areas of the charity's work.
We supported 893 individuals alongside over 400 member organisations be￿een April 2023 and March
2024.
- We helped approximately 50 volunteers to find new opportunities through the collaborative Volunteer Hub
- We facilitated 4 different forums (one is a monthly virtual meeting and 2 are quarterly - one face to face and
one virtual meetings), to bring the VCFS together on matters of interest
- We attended numerous forums and events to represent the sector
- We support groups with set up and governance on a continual basis
- We continue to enjoy positive relationships with Local Authorities, The Primary Care Networks and th8 East
Lancashire Integrated Care Board.
- We have continued to utilise our Facebook account alongside our website
- We have been successful in obtaining a Reaching Communities bid through The Lottery for £183,000 over
three years. This money will be used to sustain the core function of HRV CVS moving fO￿ardS.
The Chief Officer has been asked to sit on The Local Council Long Term Planning Board. Hopefully
Community Chest will become available for HRVCVS to administer over the next couple of years.
GRANT POLICY
HRVCVS facilitates or manages three different grdnt schemes. We manage a scheme on behalf of the Eric
Wright Trust which aims to support small communty groups through a £15,000 pot. £13.000 of £500 - £1000
grants are administered and £2,000 is the management fee for HRVCVS.
We also manage a social prescribing grant for small voluntary organisations on behalf of the East Lancashire
Integrated Care Board, with a total value of £75,000. The third grsnt is a £10,000 pot to tackle Social
Isolation on behalf of Lancashire County Council through ten £1,000 all¢xations.
The Integrate Health Board asked us to deliver a project worth £10,000 to inform population health of the
barriers for residents in Central Accrington to accessing health s8Nicés. Grants of £200 per seNice were
administered for the services to complete surveys with their seNice users. HRVCVS also engaged the
clients we work with alongside services that were not previously engaged.
At all times we aim to be fair and transparent at all levels and ensure that correct procedures are in place
whatever our role. We have built up strong and positive links with a range of funders and we are able to
promote a range of grants in partnership with grant making organisations and trusts.
Our group support officer meets with groups around funding to enable them to become sustainable in
delivering their services in the communities of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
At the year end the charity holds total funds of £233,443, all of which are unrestricted. £37,213 of restricted
funds held in the current account have been deferred as funds granted but not expended within the terms of
the grants. In comparison to the prior period a total of £196,132 unrestricted funds were held as per the
accounts.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Management Committee has considered the charity's requirements for reserves in the light of the main
risks to the organisation.
The trustees having taken account of minimum staffing levels and overheads estimate that currently at least
£270,000 per year is needed to provide an effective service as HRV CVS. The minimum annual expenditure
required will be re¢al¢ulated each year.
It has been resolved that the organisation should have at least a third of this amount (equivalent to four
months or £90,000) in reseNe. Unrestrided designated reserves at 31 st March 2025 totalled £92,407 and
are considered to be sufficient. We maintain a redundancy reserve which is adjusted annually to ensure that
we will atrways be able to meet this obligation.
How expenditure has supported key objectives
All expenditure can be qualified as supporting the key objectives of the charity, all potential activity
expenditure, especially core, is carefully analysed to ensure that it will bring a benefit to the VCFS or
individuals supported by the ch8rity.
The main projects that the charity delivers have a set of milestones and targets that are set against a budget.,
this expenditure is managed by the Chief Officer who has strategic responsibility to ensure that the monies
awarded are used on the agreed activities.
Going concern
The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the there are no material uncertainties that the company
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they
continue to adopt the going contsrn basis in preparing the financial statements.
FUTURE PLANS
The board of Trustees are vigilant in safeguarding the future of our organisation and meet regularly to
assess the current situation and are quite prepared to make difficult decisions if required.
A risk assessment review document is updated annually and reported to the trustees accordingly.
We are confident that we will safeguard and maintain our presence as a respected CVS and continue to
push fojward with new projects and new initiatives.
The charity has built up an excellent reputation and is well known for delivering good projects, on time, on
budget and exceeding expectations, this will stand us in go)d stead for the future.
We will continue to deliver the well-respected East Lancashire Integrated Care Board Social Proscribing
Scheme within our localities which runs well with PCN partners and the distribution of a Iccal community
grant scheme supporting many very worthwhile projects.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Charty constitution
The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum
of Association on 0210711998 .
The company is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 0210711998 and is a registered
charity number 1070612.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appoinlment of new trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under
the terms of the Articles of Association.
Trustee selection methods
Trustees are elected from our membership, there is a three year rotation of trustees standing down to create
vacancies, but these Trustees are able to stsnd again if they wish.
Nomination forms are delivered to all membership organisations for them to nominate a person to stand as a
trustee, if there are more nominations than places then a simple vote tskes place at the AGM to elect
trustees into the positions.
Where there are vacancies mid temi or following the AGM our members are infomied of the vacancies and
asked for nominations, however if the organisation is looking for particular skills or knowledge to enhance the
role of the board of trustees then individuals from member organisation can be approached.
New trustees who join the board mid term stand down to enable them to be elected in the fomial process at
the following AGM.
There still continues to be vacancies on the board of trustees throughout the year, this is a common problem
in the sector at the moment. but it is hoped increased membership over this financial year and as we go into
2025- 2026 will encourage more nominations at the next AGM.
Organisational structure
The chartty is govemed by a board of Trustees who are elected from the charities VCFS membership and
meet at least quarterly to discuss charity and company business.
There are 12 places on the board of trustees plus places for each of the three local authorities to nominate a
representative. All Trustees have an equal vote but the local authority representatives do not have a formal
vote as they are not required to become company directors or fomal trustees of the charity
Day to day management of the charity is the responsibility of the Chief Officer who reports directly to the
board of Trustees.
The Chief Officer is responsible for the line management of all members of the staff who are in turn
responsible for the line management of volunteers and the day to day operation of the project.
The Chairman line manages the Chief Offitsr.
The Chief Officer drafts a report on the activities and progress of the H&RV CVS and it's projects which are
presented at the quarterly trustee board meetings. Staff are also periodically invited to these meelings to
give a verbal report on their work.
There is also a standing agenda item at all staff meetings 'items for the board, which allows any matter to be
raised and taken to the board for discussion and decision.
The Chief Officer also presents a managerial report on all areas of activities and the financial reF)Orts are
presented by the finance officer.
Govemance and strategic decisions are made by the board of trustees based on this information enabling
them to make informed choices regarding the direction of the charity and implementing any changes needed
to secure its future
Induction and training of new trustees
Trustees in line with the guidanc8 from the Charity Commission This includes the formal acceptance of the
roles and responsibilities of trustees and a full introduction to the CVS. All new and existing trustees are
asked to complete a skills audit,. which highlights areas of strength and weakness so that any training or
capacity building can be included in training for trustees.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Related parties
HRVCVS works within its charitable objectives to support several local, regional and national objectives. As
an organisation we are working with statutory organisations to improve the lives of local people and
communities, for example - East LancaShi￿ Integrated Care Board, Lancashire and South Cumbria Alliance,
Lancashire County Council, both local authorities, The Hyndburn Way, The Health and Wellbeing
Partnership Boards in both Hyndburn & Ribble Valley and The Hyndburn Long Term planning Board, LACVS
(see below) and other strategic partnerships and networks as deemed appropriate.
The HRVCVS Board of Trustees is also actively involved in various organisations that strengthen the skills
and knowledge available to th8 HRVCVS and allow closer partnership working and mLrtual benefrts that
benefit the sector.
Each of the Lancashire CVS'S Senior Managers has a Governing role within the Lancashire Association CVS
Company (L4CVS) which is owned equally by all of the six CVS'S in Lancashire and is be able to tender or
apply for regional or sub-regional grants or contracts and represent the sector (company number 6402216).
Risk management
A review of all major risks to which the charity is exposed has been conducted. A risk assessment document
has been established and is updated at least annually and reported to the Trustees. Vvhere appropriate,
systems procedures have been established to mitigate risks the charity faces.
In addition to this the staff meet regularly to take advantage of any funding opportunity and development of
futu￿ projects or services and in line with best practi￿ consider risk as well as advantsges in pr￿eedIng
with a new project or seniice.
Internal control risks are minimised by implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and
projects.
Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, trustees and
visitors to the offi'tss.
All new employees are given induction into health and safety and health and safety training is available.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ...
40<&....... and signed on its behalf by:
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Councll for Voluntary Service
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Council for Voluntary
Service ('the Company.
I report to the charrty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's twstees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
20C6 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe 2011 ACV). In carying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b} of the
2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charty's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in Connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records- or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 20C6 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by chartties (applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Andy Jon
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certified Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clrtheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB
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Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Council for Voluntsry Service
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
243,527
111,070
354,597
236,147
Investment income
41
41
Totsl
243,568
111,070
354,638
236,147
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
183,797
123,633
307,430
246,863
Other
9,897
9,897
6,997
Total
193,694
123,633
317,327
253,860
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE}
Transfers between funds
49,874
12,563
{12,563)
12,563
37,311
(17,713)
10
Net movement in funds
37,311
37,311
(17,713)
RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
196,132
196,132
213,845
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
233,443
233,443
196,132
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03530868 (England and Wales)
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
22,989
215,904
22,989
253,117
11,039
207,308
37,213
238,893
37,213
276,106
218,347
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(5,450)
(37,213)
(42,663)
(22.215)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
233,443
233,443
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
233,443
233,443
196,132
NET ASSETS
196,132
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
10
233,443
196,132
TOTAL FUNDS
233,443
196,132
The charitsble company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 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 ye8r 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
charitsble company.
These financial stateménts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The finan
statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by..
Trustee
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Servlce
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparlng the flnanclal ststements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entty under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practits applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
aGcordanGe with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities onts the ch8rity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either.. the company is aware that
probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the
executor(s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the
estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be
measured reliabSy and the charity as been notified of the executoffs intention to make a distribution.
INhere legacies have been notified to the company, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate,
and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent
asset and disclosed if material.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any
conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economi¢ benefrt from the
use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefrt can be measured reliably. In
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not
re¢ognised and refer to the Trustees, report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the
value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtsin
services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market., a corresponding amount is
then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the e*(ent the goods have
b￿n provided or on completion of the service.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Shared costs which
contribute to more than one activty and support costs which are not attributable to a single activty are
apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff
costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of
the asset's use.
Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and
compliance with constitLrtional and statutory requirements.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntsry Servlce
Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continuèd
Expenditure
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the company's operations, including
support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made ex￿pt in those cases where the offer
is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its
estimated useful lrfe.
Taxation
The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the company is potentially exempt from tsxation in respect of income or capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objedives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to
the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the
period to which they relate.
Donated goods
Gifts in kind of donated goods, facilities or services are rewnised at their fair value if quantifiable on
the date received, reflecting the estimated market value of income and expenditure.
Company status
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees
n8med on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liabilty in respect of the
guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the company- this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
ofthree months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Turnover
Turnover comprises revenue recognised by the company in respect of goods and seNices supplied
during the year, exclusive of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economi¢ benefrt will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company
anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the
goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts
required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision
is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects
the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable
and similar charges.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
41
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after chargin￿{credItIng)-
31.3.25
31.3.24
Depreciation - owned assets
1,732
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
One trustee was reimbursed £10.80 for travelling expenses in the year ended 31 March 2025.
There were no expenses reimbursed in the year ended 31 March 2024.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
fvnds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
224 147
12,CrfJO
236,147
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
232,687
14,176
246,863
Other
6,997
Total
239,684
14,176
253,860
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
(15,537)
(2,176)
(17,713)
RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
211,669
2,176
213,845
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
196,132
196,132
Disclosure of prior period errors
Gross income and expenditure in the prior period has been under disclosed due to the income and
expenditure of grant funds being disclosed as the net amount. These figures have not been adjusted
in the comparatives for prior periods as the net incomel(expenditure) for the year is not effected. The
errors of understated income of £133,492 and understated expenditure of £133,492 are being
disclosed to clarify the understanding of the comparative figures.
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Councbl for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Other
fixed
assets
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
37,585
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
13,193
9,300
496
11,039
22.989
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
AGGrua15 and deferred income
2,746
1,192
8,705
12,318
42,663
22,215
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
196,132
49,874
(12,563)
233,443
Restricted funds
Eric Wright
ICB Small Grants RV
ICB Small Grants HYB
Personal Health Budget
ICB Population Budget
(3,663)
(1,435)
165)
{1,900)
3,663
1,435
65
1,900
TOTAL FUNDS
196,132
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
243,568
(193,694)
49,874
Restrlctsd funds
Eric Wright
ICB Small Grants RV
ICB Small Grants HYB
Personal Health Budget
ICB Population Budget
National Lottery Community Fund
6,837
19,004
49,203
{1,900)
(5,500)
43,426
(10,500)
(20,439)
(49,268)
(3,663)
(1,435)
(65)
(1,900)
{5,500)
43,426
111 070
123,633
12,563
TOTAL FUNDS
354 638
317,327
37,311
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
211,669
(15,537)
196,132
Restricted funds
ELCCG
2,176
(2,176)
TOTAL FUNDS
213,845
196,132
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follovts:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
224,147
(239,684)
{15.537)
Restrlcted funds
ELCCG
12,000
(14,176)
{2,176)
TOTAL FUNDS
236,147
253 860
17,713
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
211,669
34,337
{12,563)
233,443
Restricted funds
ELCCG
Eric Wright
ICB Small Grants RV
ICB Small Grants HYB
Personal Heatth Budget
ICB Population Budget
2,176
(2,176)
(3,663)
(1,435)
(65)
(1,900)
5,500
3,663
1,435
65
1,900
2,176
12,563
TOTAL FUNDS
213,845
19,598
233 443
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Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Council for Voluntary Service
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continu•d
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
ReSoUr￿S
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
467,715
(433,378)
34,337
Restricted funds
ELCCG
Eric Wright
ICB Small Grants RV
ICB Small Grants HYB
Personal Health Budget
ICB Population Budget
National Lottery Community Fund
12.000
6,837
19,004
49,203
(1.900)
(5.500)
(14.176)
(10,500)
(20,439)
(49,268)
(2.176)
(3,663)
(1.435)
(65)
{1.900)
(5.500)
43,426
123 070
137,809
TOTAL FUNDS
590,785
571,187
19,598
Restricted funds
Personal Health Budget Grant for young people living in poverty that need some equipment to
engage in a positive activrty.
ICB Population Budget - Grant for Community Champions work giving health messages and gathering
the voice of underrepresented group. Funding to reward for participation with food vouchers, or to
host an event for all the Champions to receive training or peer support.
Eric Wright - small grant pot of up to £15,000 from which the charity can grant up to £1,000 to
community groups within the charity's objectives.
ICB Small Grants RV - small grant pot of up to £25,000 from which the charity can grant up to £5,000
to community groups within the charity's objectives.
ICB Small Grants HYB small grant pot of up to £50,000 from which the charity can grant up to
£5,000 to communty groups within the charity's objectives.
National Lottery Community Fund - A core funding grant for the facilitation of training, funding of key
management and apprenticeship salaries, and the funding of an external evaluator.
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Hyndburn and Rlbble Valley Councll for Voluntsry Service
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were related party transactions totalling £420 in the year ended 31 March 2025. They were for
the provision of HR services to the charity under a fixed term 12 month contract period. The HR
services were undertaken by a company (Affinity HR Limited) with a relationship to one of the
Trustees of the charity (Dawn Hughes).
There were no related party transactions in the year ended 31 March 2024.
11. DEFERRED INCOME
The charity recognises deferred income from advance payments for future services when the seNices
are rendered.
Movement in deferred income
Movement in
deferred
income
31.03.25£
1,900
6.770
830
6,163
5,500
16,050
31.03.24£
1,900
1.435
65
3.663
5,500
Personal Health Budget
ICB Small Grants RV
ICB Small Grants HYB (NHS SBS)
Eric Wright Gr8nts Fund
ICB Population Health
National Lottery Community Fund
Other deferred funds
5,335
765
2,500
16,050
2,519
(2,519)
TOTAL FUNDS
10.044
27,169
Deferred income reconciliation
31.3.25
31.3.24
Balance Brought foThvard
Amount Released to the Statement of Financial Activities
Amount deferred in the year
10,044
2,519
39,307
(40,000)
10,737
Balance carried forward
37,213
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Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntsry Service
Detsiled Ststement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 202S
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Charitsble activities
Charitable activities
Grants
Services
236,147
127,633
226,964
354,597
236,147
Investment income
Deposit account interest
41
Total incoming resources
354,638
236,147
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages and salaries
National insurance
Pensions
Insurance
Telephone, intemet and fax
Printing, postage & stationary
Advertising
Staff travel and subsistence
General office costs inc rent
Equipment, IT and repairs
ComputerllT Costs
Subscriptions
Training and events
Consultancy
Bad Debts
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Grants to institutions
192,713
9,351
5,603
970
4,207
210
2,241
3,690
16,144
2,332
256
406
170,354
6,715
8,323
908
3,906
207
2,051
18,519
4,591
2,478
394
736
1,066
3,200
(14,100)
1,732
24,883
80,207
307,430
246,863
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
15
Governance costs
Independent examination
Legal fees
Accountancy & professional
1,254
2,137
450
3,298
3,236
9,897
6,982
Total resources expended
317,327
253,860
Net incomel(expenditure)
37,311
17713)
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