OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03699609 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1073860

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FOR

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Page
Chairman's Report 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 6
Report of the Independent Auditors 7 to 10
Statement of Financial Activities 11
Balance Sheet 12
Cash Flow Statement 13
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 14
Notes to the Financial Statements 15 to 24
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 25 to 26

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The year has seen a continued growth and development of our work at Spectrum Northants.

During the year, we have adopted a new Three‐Year Strategic Plan, which was created with active involvement from Board Members and the staff team. The Plan includes an update to our Mission, Values and Vision and a commitment to increase the number of individuals we support and the range of services we provide.

Our highlights during the calendar year of 2023 have aligned with this commitment, we have increased by 20% the number of adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health who attend our two venues. The increase has included many young people who have opted to attend Spectrum Northants as part of their transition from education to adulthood. This outcome is a tangible result of an increased focus of working with local Specialist Schools, through in‐school projects and hosting work placements.

We have increased the options available within the timetable, making use of our new Greenhouse, visiting the wonderful facilities at Chester House and as the year came to an end planning for the roll‐out of ASDAN courses. In summer 2023 we opened a pop‐up Café at our Berrywood Road Centre, and heartened by the customer numbers and feedback, we have submitted plans for a permanent café at this venue. This will complement our Charity Shop, which extended opening hours to six days per week in June 2023, with a resultant significant increase in donations, sales and the number of excellent volunteers.

The existing shop, proposed café and commitment to developing our gardening offer, which included reclaiming an overgrown area into useable space at our Duston Centre, will provide the cornerstone of a strong diverse offer going forward. Alongside these topics, we continue to deliver high quality independent living skill experiences and remain focussed on being person‐centred in all we deliver.

The year has seen continued focus on improving our premises, with the completion of the William Street Centre refurbishment and plans to install solar panels, which is putting into practice our commitment to be an environmentally friendly charity. We have also remained active in our marketing, increasing our Social Media reach, attending community events, radio interviews, ensuring those visiting our shop and café are aware of our work and launching a new brochure.

The above has been achieved thanks to Mark Mitchell in his role as CEO leading, guiding, and enabling the whole staff to continue to excel in their commitment to their roles. They are a credit and integral to making Spectrum a special place. As an employer we have remained committed to enacting the Real Living Wage and taken other measures to show appreciation of our staff. We have also recognised the important role of our volunteers and remain thankful for the ongoing and active commitment of the Board members.

Mary Slaymaker ‐ Chairman

Date: 23 May 2024

Page 1

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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 December 2023. The trustees 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

Purpose and aims

We are dedicated to supporting adults (aged 17+) with a wide range of learning disabilities, autism and mental health. We provide a warm welcome to all who attend our provision. We pride ourselves on creating a calm relaxing atmosphere and seeing how our service users develop new friendships. Spectrum becomes a special place in their life experiences.

We have two centres and a charity shop in Northampton, which provides a range of opportunities to learn and develop life skills. Individual choice and options are central to our timetable, with person‐centred planning in place to help everyone meet their goals.

Ensuring our work delivers our aims

Staffing is structured to meet our aims. We recruit staff who are qualified at the appropriate level and are committed to the ethos of making our venues a positive experience for those attending. We invest in the continued professional development of our staff and ensure this learning is transferred into improving our offer. We benefit from offering sociable working hours, our commitment to enact the Real Living Wage and have resultant strong levels of staff retention.

We have written policies and procedures which are consistent with the standards set out in the Health and Social Care Act and each service user has care plans, set goals and where appropriate individual risk assessments. All activities we offer are risk assessed to ensure the safety of our service users is paramount at all times.

A Senior Management Team oversees the day‐to‐day delivery and the Management Board of Trustees meets regularly to receive reports on activities, service user numbers, staffing, finance, premises, health and safety and other aspects of our overall performance. In 2023 a Finance Committee comprising three trustees was formed to strengthen the governance. The Board regularly reviews what has been achieved in relation to our Strategic Plan and revises our plans to ensure we focus on the key issues.

How our activities deliver public benefit

Our activities are approved by West Northamptonshire Council who support us financially. We provide part of their programme of support for vulnerable adults.

Our service is well used and offers respite for carers and positive benefits for users. Referrals are received from a wide range of agencies including Social Services and the Community Mental Health teams.

The environment we provide is both safe and reliable leading our service users to be more self confident and self sufficient. A noticeable improvement in the behaviour and well being of service users is apparent.

Who used and benefited from our services

The number of clients who attended in 2023 increased by 20% and stood at 76 as of 31st December 2023. Most service users have learning disabilities, with significant numbers having autism or mental health issues.

Page 2

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Significant activities

The charity exists to provide day care services and ancillary activities for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health. The two locations we operate from are in Northampton, with service users living in the town or in the neighbouring local area. The weekly timetable offers opportunities in a diverse range of subjects, such as Art & Craft, Cookery, Dance, Gardening, Independent Living Skills, Literacy, Music, Numeracy, Retail and Sport. Visits out into the local community are used to broaden experience and raise aspirations.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Fundraising activities

The Charity relies predominantly on fees charged for care services that it offers to users of its day centres and sales from the charity shop. In addition, the charity operates small scale fundraising activities, which also have an important role in marketing the organisation.

Financial review

Principal funding sources

Aside from the income generated by the charity trading, the principal funding sources for the charity are currently from West Northamptonshire Council.

The trustees are satisfied that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.

Investment policy and objectives

The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity and to the reserves policy, have operated a policy of investing surplus funds in short and medium term investments. Such investments are made with a view to optimising income at a proportionate level of risk, as determined by the Trustees. External independent financial advice is obtained when considered appropriate by the Trustees.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') at a level which equates to between 3 and 6 months of the resources expended. In the event of a significant drop in funding, this policy will enable the charity to continue its activities until such time alternative funding can be secured. The charity's free reserves were maintained at this level throughout the year and at 31 December 2023 stood at £374,827 (2022 ‐ £530,162).

Incoming resources and expenditure

The Board of Trustees report net incoming resources for the year of £45,317 (2022 ‐ £2,635). The Board remains most grateful for the financial support received to date from West Northamptonshire Council.

Future plans

The Board of Trustees approved a new Strategic Plan in 2023, which will as a living document shape the future plans and direction of the charity. In summary, the Plan plots the growth of the charity through increasing the number of individuals supported, improving the quality and range of subjects delivered, investing in improved premises and increasing our profile and connectivity with the local community.

Work has commenced in enacting the plan, including in 2023 an increase in the shop opening to six days per week and growth of 20% in the number of individuals supported.

Looking to 2024 and beyond, we have plans to open a Café at our Duston venue to complement the excellent charity shop, install solar panels and other green focused initiatives including horticulture, expand our work with local Specialist Schools and Colleges, invest in our staff expertise to support individuals with autism, learning disability and mental health, improve our profile in the local community and research options to expand our geographic presence.

Page 3

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, its Memorandum & Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The company was incorporated on 22 January 1999. The directors of the charity are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as Trustees.

Retirement of trustees

At every Annual General Meeting, one third of the Trustees shall retire from office.

Organisational structure

The Board of Trustees administer the governance of the Charity. The Board meets approximately six times a year and reviews all aspects of the operation. In January 2023 a Finance Committee was formed to review in greater depth the financial performance and placement of investments. This likewise meets approximately six times a year and reports to the Board. Day‐to‐day management is carried out by the Chief Executive supported by a Senior Management Team comprising of the Office Manager, Senior Centre Manager and Senior Learning Centre Manager.

Induction and training of new trustees

New trustees are recruited via recommendation from existing trustees. They are invited to attend several of the organisation's Board Meetings as guests to give them an overview of the charity itself and an understanding of the responsibilities associated with being a trustee. A copy of the organisations constitution is also made available. After a suitable period and provided the Board and the individual agrees they will be appointed to the Board. Trustees are able to attend training courses should they feel the need to.

Related parties

In so far as it is complimentary to the charity's objects, the charity is assisted by the West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the significant risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

03699609 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1073860

Registered office

Berrywood Road Duston Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6XD

Page 4

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees

M E Slaymaker ‐ Chairman N H Mabey ‐ Vice Chair G P W Willis ‐ Secretary R G Allinson ‐ Chair of Finance Committee

G T Brough C Kellerman ‐ (resigned 03 August 2023) B D Hancock S P Merriman R G Williams C N Willis

G T Brough and B D Hancock retire by rotation and being eligible offer themselves for re‐election.

Company Secretary

G P W Willis

Auditors

Phipps Henson McAllister Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors 22‐24 Harborough Road Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 7AZ

Bankers

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

Chief Executive Officer

M Mitchell

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of Spectrum Northants Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".

Page 5

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES ‐ continued

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the 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:

AUDITORS

The auditors, Phipps Henson McAllister, will be proposed for re‐appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 23 May 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:

Mrs M E Slaymaker ‐ Trustee

Page 6

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Spectrum Northants Limited (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 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 auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing 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:

Page 7

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Page 8

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected 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:

These audit procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free from fraud or error. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error and detecting irregularities that result from fraud is inherently more difficult than detecting those that result from an error, as fraud may involve collusion, deliberate concealment, forgery or intentional misrepresentations. Also, the further removed non‐compliance with laws and regulations is from events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

Page 9

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Stuart Armstrong FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of Phipps Henson McAllister Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors 22‐24 Harborough Road Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 7AZ

23 May 2024

Page 10

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Voluntary Income
2
Charitable activities
5
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Charitable activities
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
fund
£
4,427
636,339
195,592
6,194
842,552
4,731
833,125
837,856
40,621
45,317
1,121,746
1,167,063		 Restricted
funds
£
6,600
‐
‐
‐
6,600
‐
6,600
6,600
‐
‐
‐
‐		 2023
Total
funds
£
11,027
636,339
195,592
6,194
849,152
4,731
839,725
844,456
40,621
45,317
1,121,746
1,167,063		 2022
Total
funds
£
40,653
544,324
132,888
1,734
719,599
1,907
687,382
689,289
(27,675)
2,635
1,119,111
1,121,746

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 11

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03699609)

BALANCE SHEET

31 DECEMBER 2023

2023 2022
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 14 259,590 ‐ 259,590 276,690
Investments 15 532,646 ‐ 532,646 314,894
792,236 ‐ 792,236 591,584
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 16 52,686 ‐ 52,686 45,352
Cash at bank 342,285 ‐ 342,285 513,681
394,971 ‐ 394,971 559,033
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 17 (20,144) ‐ (20,144) (28,871)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 374,827 ‐ 374,827 530,162
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,167,063 ‐ 1,167,063 1,121,746
NET ASSETS 1,167,063 ‐ 1,167,063 1,121,746
FUNDS 18
Unrestricted funds 1,167,063 1,121,746
TOTAL FUNDS 1,167,063 1,121,746

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 May 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

M E Slaymaker ‐ Trustee

R G Allinson ‐ Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 12

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Interest received
Net cash used in 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		 2023
£
11,861
11,861
(12,320)
(177,131)
6,194
(183,257)
(171,396)
513,681
342,285		 2022
£
57,914
57,914
(12,343)
‐
1,734
(10,609)
47,305
466,376
513,681

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 13

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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
(Gain)/losses on investments
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Interest received
Increase in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations		 2023
£
45,317
29,240
(40,621)
181
(6,194)
(7,334)
(8,728)
11,861		 2022
£
2,635
30,623
27,675
4
(1,734)
(6,759)
5,470
57,914

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1/1/23 Cash flow At 31/12/23
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank 513,681 (171,396) 342,285
513,681 (171,396) 342,285
Total 513,681 (171,396) 342,285

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 14

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value..The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

A key judgement made is that of allocation of indirect costs. Estimations include residual values and useful lives of fixed assets.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. All income is recognised at point of receival.

Income relating to donations of goods for sale in the charity shop are not accounted for until the goods are sold.

Intangible income by way of donated services is recognised as an incoming resource where the provider of the service has incurred a financial cost. The value of volunteer time is not included in the financial statements.

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.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost, net of depreciation.

Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets held for charity use other than the freehold land by equal annual instalments over their expected useful lives as follows:

Freehold property ‐ Straight line over 50 years Plant and machinery ‐ Straight line between 3 ‐ 8 years

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Page 15

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES ‐ continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure or through the terms of an appeal.

Pension 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.

Government grants

Grants are accounted for under the accruals model as permitted by FRS102. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the same period as the related expenditure.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME

Donations
Grants		 2023
£
4,427
6,600
11,027		 2022
£
9,044
31,609
40,653

Donated goods are recognised on the date of the donation and are valued at a reasonable market rate value.

Included in Grants income are Revenue grants of £6,000 (2022: £25,109) from West Northamptonshire Council, £nil (2022: £6,500) from the Royal Mencap Society.

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Trading income
Charity shop sales		 2023
£
3,731
191,861
195,592		 2022
£
2,234
130,654
132,888

Charity shop sales represent the proceeds resulting from the sale of goods donated for re‐sale.

Page 16

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Attendance fees
Charitable activities
Food income
Charitable activities
Social services funding
Charitable activities
Sundry income
Charitable activities
6.
RAISING FUNDS
Other trading activities
Charity shop expenses
Pop up cafe expenses
7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 8)
£
Charitable activities
828,048		 2023
£
6,194
2023
£
64,880
5,297
550,497
15,665
636,339
2023
£
4,387
344
4,731
Support
costs (see
note 9)
£
11,677		 2022
£
1,734
2022
£
41,248
2,244
494,328
6,504
544,324
2022
£
1,907
‐
1,907
Totals
£
839,725

Page 17

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Staff costs
Rates and water
Light and heat
Telephone
Printing, postage & stationery
Advertising
Payroll costs
Workwear
Service user activities
Staff & client training
Staff travel
Food expenditure
Canteen supplies
IT expenses
Subscriptions
Buildings insurance
Building repair & maintenance
Depreciation
Loss on sale of assets
SUPPORT COSTS
Charitable activities		 2023
2022
£
£
574,706
471,670
2,370
170
18,651
16,963
4,498
3,275
11,087
10,217
100
1,145
2,623
‐
3,440
1,548
30,989
23,267
5,123
2,861
7,587
5,030
3,937
1,426
11,828
8,107
21,081
14,364
1,091
‐
8,582
7,310
90,934
78,643
29,240
30,623
181
4
828,048
676,623
Governance
costs
£
11,677

9. SUPPORT COSTS

Charitable activities

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

Governance costs

Governance costs
2023 2022
Charitable Total
activities activities
£ £
Auditors' remuneration 7,729 6,935
Accountancy fees 3,259 1,937
Legal fees 689 1,887
11,677 10,759

Page 18

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

10. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2023 2022
£ £
Auditors' remuneration 7,729 6,935
Depreciation ‐ owned assets 29,240 30,622
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets 181 4

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

12. STAFF COSTS

Remuneration of Key Management Personnel totalled £107,976 (2022: £126,512).

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Charitable activities
Management & administration		 2023
20
2
22		 2022
16
3
19

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

2023 2022
£60,001 ‐ £70,000 1 ‐

Page 19

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Voluntary Income
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
fund
£
34,153
544,324
132,888
1,734
713,099
1,907
680,882
682,789
(27,675)
2,635
1,119,111
1,121,746		 Restricted
funds
£
6,500
‐
‐
‐
6,500
‐
6,500
6,500
‐
‐
‐
‐		 Total
funds
£
40,653
544,324
132,888
1,734
719,599
1,907
687,382
689,289
(27,675)
2,635
1,119,111
1,121,746

Page 20

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
15.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Revaluations
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022		 Freehold
property
£
406,919
‐
‐
406,919
192,175
8,138
‐
200,313
206,606
214,744		 Plant and
machinery
Totals
£
£
267,566
674,485
12,320
12,320
(10,208)
(10,208)
269,678
676,597
205,620
397,795
21,102
29,240
(10,028)
(10,028)
216,694
417,007
52,984
259,590
61,946
276,690
Listed
investments
£
314,894
177,131
40,621
532,646
532,646
314,894

There were no direct investment assets outside the UK.

During the year, Investment funds were moved from Hargreaves Lansdown to CCLA. Additional funds were added such that the initial investment in CCLA was £500,000.

Measurement is at fair value.

Page 21

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade debtors
VAT
Prepayments and accrued income
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
842,552
Restricted funds
Grant income
6,600
TOTAL FUNDS
849,152		 At 1/1/23
£
1,121,746
1,121,746
Resources
expended
£
(837,856)
(6,600)
(844,456)		 2023
£
39,134
2,079
11,473
52,686
2023
£
6,268
458
13,418
20,144
Net
movement
in funds
£
45,317
45,317
Gains and
losses
£
40,621
‐
40,621		 2022
£
32,191
2,118
11,043
45,352
2022
£
8,924
‐
19,947
28,871
At
31/12/23
£
1,167,063
1,167,063
Movement
in funds
£
45,317
‐
45,317

17. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Page 22

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS ‐ continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
713,099
Restricted funds
Grant income
6,500
TOTAL FUNDS
719,599		 At 1/1/22
£
1,119,111
1,119,111
as follows:
Resources
expended
£
(682,789)
(6,500)
(689,289)		 Net
movement
in funds
£
2,635
2,635
Gains and
losses
£
(27,675)
‐
(27,675)		 At
31/12/22
£
1,121,746
1,121,746
Movement
in funds
£
2,635
‐
2,635
as

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1/1/22
£
1,119,111
1,119,111		 Net
movement
in funds
£
47,952
47,952		 At
31/12/23
£
1,167,063
1,167,063

Page 23

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS ‐ continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,555,651
(1,520,645)
Restricted funds
Grant income
13,100
(13,100)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,568,751
(1,533,745)		 Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
12,946
47,952
‐
‐
12,946
47,952

The General Fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.

19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.

20. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Charitable Company has no share capital and is limited by guarantee.

The Trustees are members of the charitable company and each one undertakes to contribute £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of it being wound up while they are a member or within one year after they cease to be a member.

At 31 December 2023 the number of members of the charitable company was 10 (2022: 11).

Page 24

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary Income
Donations
Grants
Other trading activities
Trading income
Charity shop sales
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Attendance fees
Food income
Social services funding
Sundry income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Charity shop expenses
Pop up cafe expenses
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Rates and water
Light and heat
Telephone
Printing, postage & stationery
Advertising
Carried forward		 2023
£
4,427
6,600
11,027
3,731
191,861
195,592
6,194
64,880
5,297
550,497
15,665
636,339
849,152
4,387
344
4,731
553,495
21,211
2,370
18,651
4,498
11,087
100
611,412		 2022
£
9,044
31,609
40,653
2,234
130,654
132,888
1,734
41,248
2,244
494,328
6,504
544,324
719,599
1,907
‐
1,907
456,608
15,062
170
16,963
3,275
10,217
1,145
503,440

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

Page 25

SPECTRUM NORTHANTS LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charitable activities
Brought forward
Payroll costs
Workwear
Service user activities
Staff & client training
Staff travel
Food expenditure
Canteen supplies
IT expenses
Subscriptions
Buildings insurance
Building repair & maintenance
Depreciation of freehold property
Depreciation of plant and machinery
(Profit) / loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
Support costs
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration
Accountancy fees
Legal fees
Total resources expended
Net income		 2023
£
611,412
2,623
3,440
30,989
5,123
7,587
3,937
11,828
21,081
1,091
8,582
90,934
8,138
21,102
181
828,048
7,729
3,259
689
11,677
844,456
4,696		 2022
£
503,440
‐
1,548
23,267
2,861
5,030
1,426
8,107
14,364
‐
7,310
78,643
8,138
22,485
4
676,623
6,935
1,937
1,887
10,759
689,289
30,310

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

Page 26