## **ANNUAL REPORT FOR BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM** 

The last year has been especially challenging for everyone because of the Pandemic. As a result of this we have been unable to hold our usual Annual General Meeting. 

Our care staff have continued to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic ensuring that our vulnerable clients have received the care that they require during their own periods of shielding and isolation. 

Our normal groups for Adults and young People with Learning Difficulties and other Disabilities have been unable to take place because of the restrictions imposed by lockdowns and social distancing. 

Most of this group of clients have underlying health issues and we have been unable to carry out our normal activities safely. We were unable to open during lockdowns and in between times we tried to work out the best possible way to continue but due to limitations with group sizes (imposed by Government Guidelines) and being unable to meet in outside groups while adhering to government guidelines our activities were placed on hold. 

We are very pleased to say that we are now in a position to re-open those groups and our activities are gradually returning to normal. 

During the lockdown restrictions Trustee and Director’s meetings continued on a weekly basis via TEAMS until we were able to safely meet when lockdown restrictions were relaxed. 

We have taken delivery of a new bus with grateful thanks to a large donation from Lowes. We matched this funding in order to provide our clients with a much more reliable form of transport. 

We look forward to expanding our voluntary groups and offering more variety of activities than we have been able to in the past. 

Our local Bede Academy have been particularly helpful in allowing us the use of their Bistro which provides more space and the ability to allow our group users to explore new possibilities. 

My thanks go to all of the Directors, Management Team and staff for their help and support during an unprecedented period of time. 

David Hopper Chairman 



Charlty Règistration No. 1076926
Company Registration No. 03336710 (England and Wales)
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ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr J L Clough
Mr S Crawford
Mr D T Hopper
Charily numbèr
1076926
Company numbèr
03336710
Principal addre$s
20 Sianley Sireet
Blyth
Northumbedand
NE24 2BU
Registered office
20 Stanley Street
Blyth
Northumbedand
NE24 2BU
Audltor
AzetsAudrt Services
32 Brenkley Way
Blezard Business Park
Sealon Buffj
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1360S

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CONTENTS
Pagè
Truslee rgport
Slalemenl of Trustee responsibilrfies
Independenl auditorfs report
Staternent of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash llows
10
Notes lo the financial slalements

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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The truslees presenl their report and finanaal stalements for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The financial statements have been prepared in a¢0)rdan￿ wlh the accounting tM)liciès sel out in not8 1 to
the financial statements and comply wilh the trusfs goveming document, the Cornpanies Act 2006 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Slalement of Recommendeil Pr8Ctice applicable to charities
prèparing their accounts in accordance ￿th the Financial Repo￿ng Slandard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191".
Objectives and activities
The trust'5 obj8cts are the promolion and welfarè of the disabled in their h(Mnes and the community. The
policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are:_
providing a means tsf consultation among inl&r&st￿ pa￿es.
collecting and dis-seminating information.
focusing attention on the needs ol the disabled.
supplementing slatulory services for the disabled and developing voluntsry services where the need
is indirated.
We refer to Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit when revithwng our aims and objectives and
ensure that lu(ure plans remain focused on their achievement. Fvnding limits our 8divilies. bul no
beneficiarie5 appropriate to our Èlms aF¢ exdudtrd. Equal a￿$$ to our services is important lo us and we
promote local understanding of our work.
There has been no change in these aims and obiecbves during the year.
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidan(% issued by the Charity Comrnissknn in deciding what activities
the trust shtsuld undertake.
Achlevements and performance
Despite the continued f1nancial restraints. we achieved an increase in the hours of oare services provided
during the year. W& now have employee and client repiesentatitin on our commitlees. We continue lo sel
ourselves a high standard of care provision and received a 'good' report across all areas following an audit by
the CQC.
Financial ravi•w
Free reserves are Ihose funds not lied up in fixed assels or designaledlreslricted funds. The trustees forecast
the level of reserves required to sustsin operations. should income generating activities be curtailed. Free
reserves have increased slighlly from £690,405 to £734,581 during Ihe year, which equates to approximately
3.8 months ol re5eNes. compared 4.1 months last year. Whi15t Ihe current level of reseThes may prove
sufficient, it is the view of the trustees that it would be prudent to ensure that there ale sufficient reserves lo
provide financial flexibility the ¢ourse ol Ihe forthwming Challenges faced by the trust.
The Trustees are pleased to rewrt ihal following the tender pr(Kess wilh Northumberfand County Council. the
trust was awarded Preferred Provide< status in Blyth and Tier 2 status lor Cramlington and Bedlington. This
came into effect from 1stApril 2019 and continues lo date lo Ihe benefit ol disabled clients in these areas.
The Iruslees conlinue to investigate other new avenues of tunding in order io mainiain a salislactory financial
position. Our a55els remain adequate and available lo meel our aims and obligations.
The unpr8cedented effècts of thé Covid 19 pandèmic has madè this a dilfiojll year. However, the trust has
been able to maintain its care services lo clienls Ihroughout the year. Allhough this ha5 not signilicafjlly
impacted on income, costs have increased especially in the piovision of personal protective equipment for
staff and clients. These costs have been absorbed by the Irusl. as the safety and wellbeing of both $18ff and
dients remains a top priority of the Iiusiees.
The trustees have assessed the othe¥ major risks to which the Irusl is exposed, and are satisfied thal systems
are in place lo miligale exposure lo the rnajor risks_

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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trust has introduced a new software system auoss all its service. Qvikplan has been acquired in order to
better manage and organise staff and client care liffle. which together wilh the introduclion of staff smart
phones, has also increased safety and security for tK)ih.
Structure. gtsvèmanc• and manag•m•nt
The trust is a cornpany limiled by guarantee. all directors of the company are also trustees ol the charity.
The Injstees, who a￿ also the diTectors for Ihe purpose of c(xnpany law. and who served during the year and
up lo the date of &gnature of the finanual statements were=
Mr J L Clough
Mr S Crawford
Mr D T Hopper
The Trustees seek tr) ensuie that the useis needs are feflecied through the dwersity of the Board. To enhance
the potential pool of Twslees. selected individuals who may wish to become T(ustees ate approached as
necessary. Trustees are reappointed annually.
None ol the Iruslees h8s any beneficial Inte￿St in Ihe company. All of the trustees are rThembtrrs of U)e
company and guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
New Irustees are aclivety encouraged by Ihe 8xisting Trustees to acquire any speualist skills required. N8W
Trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under company and charity law. our Memorandum and articles
of Associalion, Ihe committee and the decision fflaking piocess, fulure plans and recenl performance. They
are encouraged to attend appropriate training, and made aware of Charity Commissiorh publications.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's ariides, a resolulion prow)5ing thatAzets Audrt Servi￿$ be reappoinled as
auditor of the company will be pul 81 a General Meeling.
The Truslee report was appioveil by the Board of Trustees.
Mr S Crawlord
Tiustee
Dated.. 30 July 2021
MrDT
Trustee
Dated".30
opp•r

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONS181LITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trustees, who are also the directors ol Btyth Valley Disabled Forum Lld for the purpose of company law. a
responsible for pieparing the Trustee Report and the accounls in accordance wth applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards IFRS102 SORPI-
Company Law requires the Iruslees lo prepare 8ccounls for éach finanual year which give a true and fair view ol
tho slate ol affairs ol the tmst and of the incoming resour￿$ and applicaiion of resources. irhcluding the incomé
and expendilure. ol Ihe charitable company for that year.
In preparing these accounts. the trustees are required to".
- select suitable accounting PK)liryes and then apply thom eonsistenUy'.
- observe the methods and prin(xples in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and eslimales Ihal are reasonable and pmdent".
slate whether applicable UK Acwunting Stsndards havè been folk)wed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the accounts., and
prepare thè accounis on the going concem basis unless it is inappropiiale lo presume Ihat the trusl will
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate 8ccx)unling records that dssclose with reasonable accuracy al
any time the finanual posilion ol the Irusl and enable them lo er¢suTe that the accounts comply with th8
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible lor safeguardin9 Ihe assets of the Irust and hence for taking
reasonable stéps for thé provention and detect￿ ol fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Opinion
We have audiled the financial stalements of Blyth Valley Disabled Forum Ltd (the 'trust'l foi the year ended 31
March 2021 which comprise the statement of financial actiwties, the balance sheet. the statement of cash flows
and the notes to the financial statements. including signfficanl accovntiru poliaes. The financial reporting
framework that has b88n applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards, including FRS 102 The Finanual Reporting Standard appI￿able in lh8 UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Ks'ngdom GenerallyAc¢ept8d Accounb"ng Practice).
In our opinion, the finanrial stslements..
give a true and fair view of the stste of the thariiable company's affaiis as at 31 March 2021 and of ils
incoming resources and application of reSoUr￿s. for the year then ended,.
have been propody prepared in accordance with Uniled ￿'ngdoM Generally A￿pIed Accounting Pra¢ti¢a'.
and
havè been prepared in accordance wlh the requirements of Iho Companies Act 2006.
Ba51$ for oplnlon
We conduded our audit in accordan￿ with Inlernational StsndaTds on Auditirhg IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilitie5 under those standards aré furlher described in Ihe Audilorfs responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statemenls section of our report. We are independenl ol the trust in aGGordance with the elhical
fequirements Ihal are relevant to ¢)ur audil of the finan￿al statements in the UK. including ihe FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethiGal iesponsiknlibes in accordance with these requirements. We
believe thal the audit evidence we have obtained is suificient and appropriale to provide a basis for ou¥ opinion.
Con¢luslons r•latSng to going concern
In auditing the financial slatemenls. we have concludeil that the Trustee usè of the going concern basis of
accounling in the preparation of the financial statèmenls is appropriale.
Based on the work we have performed. we have [￿t Ktentified any malerial uncertainlies relating lo events or
conditions that, individually or colleclively. may casl significant doubl on Ihe Irusl's ability to continue as a going
concern lor a period of at least twelve months from when the financial siatemenls are auihorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trusteès ￿th respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this rerK)rt.
Other information
The other information ¢OTnPriS85 thè infom)alion induded in Ihe annual report olher than the financi8151alemenls
and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other inlomation conlained within the
annual ￿pOrt. Our opinion on the finÈn(xal stalements does not cover the olheT information and we do not
expre55 any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other inforfflab.on is materially inconsislenl with Ihe f1nan¢ial slalemenls or our
knowledge obtained in the course ol Ihe audit. or o¢herwise 8ppears to be materially misstated. If we identify
such material incon51slenci85 or app£￿nt material misslatemenls, we ale required to determine whether this
gives risè to a material misslatemenl in ihe finan(aal stslements themselves. If, based on the work we have
perfo¥med, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of ihis oiher infomation, we are required to r8PQrt
that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYfH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Matters on which we are required to report by ex¢eption
We have nothing to report in ￿spect of the following mattels in relation lo whirth the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 require us lo report lo you if. in our opinion..
the information given in the financial statements is inconsislenl in any material respect wlh the Trustee
report., or
sufficient accounb'ng records have not been kept.. or
the financial statements afe nol in ag￿eMefit wth Ihe accounting records- Of
we have not received all Ihe Informati￿ and explanations we requi￿ for cmjr audiL
R95pon5ibilitit$ of trustèès
As explained mor8 lully in the statement of Trustee responsrbilities. the trustees. who a￿ also the directors of thè
trusl for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of Ihe financAal stalernents and for being
satisfied that they give È true and lair view, Ènd for such intemal control as the trustees detemine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misslalemenl. whether due lo fraud or
èrror. Irb preparing the financial stalemenis. the trustees are responsible for assessing the trust's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable. malters related to going concem and using the going
onoein basis of accounb.ng unless the trustees either intend lo liquidate the charitable company or to ceasè
operations. or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been apw)inted as auditor ¢Jnder section 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 and report in accoTdance wilh
the Act and relevant regulations made or having effeGt thereunder.
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable 85Sur8n￿ about whether the financial statements 85 a whole are free
from malerial misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error. and lo issue an auditorfs report Ihal includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance bs a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a materbal misstalement when it exisls. Missiatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered m8leri81 if. individualty or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
èxpected lo influence the economic decisions of users laken on Ihe basis ol Ihese financial statemenls.
A further description of our responsibililies is available on Ihe Financial Rewrling C￿ne11'S website at.. htlps.'Il
www.Irc.org.uklauditDrsresponsibilities. This desc¥iption fom)s part of our auditorfs re￿rt.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Extent to which lh• audit was considered capable of detecling irregularilies, ineluding fraud
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance wth laws and regulalK)ns. We design procedures
in line with oui responsibililies, oullined al)ove and on the Finanaal Reporting Council's website, lo detect
material misslalemenls in respecl of irregularitres. induding fraud.
We obiain and update our understsnding of thé éntity. its aclivibès. its control environment, and likely luluie
developments, including in relation lo Ihe legal and Tegulalory framework applicable and how the entity is
omplying with that framework. Based on thi5 underslÈndin9. we identify and assess the risks of material
misslalement ol the financial slatements, whether due to fraud or error. design and perf¢Mm audit procedures
iesponsive to those risks. and obtain 8udit evidence that is sulficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acls by Ihe entity Ihal were ¢ontrary to applicable laws and
iegulations. induding fraud.
In iesponse to the risk of irregularities and non-wnp1lan￿ wth laws and regulations, indLHJing fraud, we
designed procedures which included".
Enquiry of managèment and those tharged vrith govemance around actual and pot$ntial litigation and
claims as well as aclual, suspected arKI alleged fraud-
Reviewing rninulgs ol meetings ol Ihose charged with governance.,
Assessing Ihe extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material
effect on the financial statements 01 the operations of Ihe eniity ihrough enquiry and inspection,.
Reviewing financial siatemenl disclosures and testing to supporting documentaiion to assess
compliance with applicable laws Ènd regulations".
Performing audit work over Ihe risk of management bias and ov8rride of controls. induding testing of
journal entries and other adjuslments loi approprialeness, evaluating the business rationale L)f
significant transaetions outside the n￿Mal course of business and reviewin9 a¢counb"ng estimates for
indicators of potential bias.
Because of the inhwent limitations of an aLKlil. there bs a rbsk thal we wll Mt detecl all iiregularities, including
those leading lo a m8t8rial misstatement in the finanual stalemenls or non-compliarboe with re9ulation. This risk
increasgs the more Ihal compliance with a law or regulab.on is rèmoved fr¢)m Ihe events and transactions
reflecled in the financial statements, as we will be less likely lo becorne aware of instances of non-
cornpliance. The risk ol nol delecting a materi81 misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than lor one
resulting Irom error, as fraud may involve collusion. lorgery, inlenlional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of inteinal control.
Use of our report
This report is made solety to Ihe charily's truslees, as a b(Kly. in acwrdance with part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audri work has been undertaken so that we might 51ale to the
charity's Iruslees those matters we are required Eo stale to them in an auditors, report Ènd lor no other purpose.
To the fullest extent pemiilled by law. we do not accept ￿ assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity
and the charity's trusteès as a body. lor our audil work. for this report. or for th8 opinTrons we have formed.
Joanne Regan FCA Isenior Statutory Audltorl
for and on behalf of Azets Audit SeTvieès
30 Juty 2021
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
32 Brenkley Way
Blezafd Business Park
Seaton Burn
Newcasue upon Tyne
NE13 6DS

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Azets Audit Services is eligible for appointment as audilor of the trust by virtue ol ils eligibility for appointment as
auditor of a company under of section 1212 of Ihe Compar)ies Act 2006.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Total Unrestricled Restricled
funds
funds
2020
2020
Total
2021
2020
Notes
Grants, donations and
ontracting income
Inv8Stments
Other incom8
2,116 2.604,792
133
1,699
2,606.￿8
133
1.699
33,819 2.155,798 2.189,617
330
330
Totsl income
3.948 2.604.792
2.608.740
34,149 2.155,798 2,189.947
Charitable aolivilies
21.801
2.266.856 2.288.657
30.376 2.003.760 2,034.13fj
Net gainsl{lossesl on
investments
74.220
74.220
{23,9661
{23,9661
Net movement in funds
56.367
337.936
394.303
{20.1931
152.038
131.845
Fund balances al 1
April 2020
796,743
268.734
1.065.477
816.936
116,696
933.632
Fund balances at 31
March 2021
853,110
606.670 1.459,780
796.743
268,734 1.065.477
Thg $18t6ment of financial activibes indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and 8XP8nditur6 dèrive from Continuing activities.
The statement ol financial activities also complies with Ihe requirements lor an i￿)Me and expendilure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Nole$
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Deblors
Investments
Cash al bank and in hand
10
118.279
106,868
12
13
87,714
739.993
632.484
80.357
643,289
341.348
1,460,191
1.064.994
Crodltors.. amounts fallSng due within
one year
14
{118.6￿)
1106,3851
Nel current assets
1.341.501
958,609
Total assets less current liabilili
1.459.780
1,065,477
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
15
606.670
853.110
268,734
796,743
1.459.780
1.065.477
The company is entitled to the exemplion from the audit reqU1￿ment contair￿1 in section 477 of the Comp8niés
Act 2006, for Ihg year ended 31 March 2021. atthough an audit has been carried out under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011.
The directors acknowledge their resw)nsibililies for ensuring Ihal the charity keeps aC¢OLJnling records which
¢omply with section 386 of the Act and lor preparing finanaal stalemenls which give a true and fair view of Ihe
slate ol affairs ol the company as al the end of the financial year and of ils incoming resources and application of
resources, including its income Ènd expenditure. for the financial year in accordance wlh the requirements of
sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
finanual statements, so lai as applicable to the company.
The members have not required the company to obiain an audit of its financial stalements under the
requiremer)ts of the Companies Act 2006. lor Ihe year in question in acc(Kdance with section 476.
These fin8nci81 statements have been preparèd in accordancè wth the provisions applicable to companies
subject lo Ihe small companies iegime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 30 Juty2021
Mr S Crawlord
Trust••
Mr D T Hoppe
Trustee
Company R•glstration No. 03336710

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Not•s
Cash flows fit)m operating activities
Cash generated from operations
19
339.587
277,908
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assels
Proceeds on disposal ol tangible fixed
assets
Purchase of inveslwenls
Proceeds on disposal of inve51menls
Investment income received
128,700)
115,358}
2.600
124.500)
2.016
133
5.948
330
Net cash used in investing activities
148,451)
19,0801
N•t cash usèd In flnanclng actlvStles
Net inereasè in eash and eash èqulvalènts
291.136
268.828
Cash cash gquivalents al bè9inning of year
341,348
72,520
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
632.484
341,348
10-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policie$
Charity information
81yth Va118y Disabled Forum Ltd is a privatè company limit8d by guarantèe incorporated in England and
Wales. The registered Offi￿ is 20 Sianley Streel, Blyih. Northumbedand, NE24 2BU.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the Irusl's governing document, Ihe
Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Re￿￿n9 by Charities." Slalement ol Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019)". The trust is a Public
Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
Thé financial slalem8nts are propa1￿ in slading. which is the ftFnclional currèncy of the trust. Monètary
amounts in these finanual statements are rounded lo Ihe nearesl £.
The accounts have been prepareil on the historical wsl convention. rn(xlifieil to include certain fin8nual
inslrumenis at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted a￿ set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the time of approving the financial slalemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust
has ad8quat8 resources to continue in operalional èxistènce for the foreseeable fulure. Thus the trustees
continue to adopl the going concern basis of accounling in preparing the financjal slalements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslricted funds are available for at the discretion of the INslees in lurtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restrioted funds are subjert to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be usod. Th$ purposes
and uses ol the restricted funds are set oul in the notes lo Ihe finanaal statemenls.
Endowment fLtnds are subjeci lo speufic conditions by donors Ihal Ihe capiial must be maintained by Ihe
tru5t_
1.4 Income
Income is reo)gnised when the twsl is legally entiUe(I to il after any performance condition5 have been
met. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations a￿ recognised on receipl. Other donations a￿ recognised once the trusl has been noiified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the 8mount_ Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds ol covenant is recognised at Ihe time of Ihe donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwse il the Iwsl has been notified ol an impending distribution,
the atnounl is known. and receipt is expecled. If the amount is not known. the legary is Ireat8d os a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once ihere is a legal or constructive obliga￿n to iransfer economic benefit lo a
third party. it is probable that a transfer of ewnomic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount ol
the obligab'on can be measuced reliably.
11

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policlès
(Continuèd)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inits.ally measured at cosl and subsequendy measured al ￿st or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impaimienl losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful
lives on the following bases=
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
2Yo slraight Line
33.3% Reducing Balan(
25°A Reducing Balance
The gain or loss arising on the disp)sal of an asset is determin￿1 as Ihe differènee belween the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in net incomellexpendilurel for the year.
1.7 Impaimient of fixed assets
Al each reporting end date, the trust reviews Ihe carrying amounts of ils langible assets to determine
whether there is any indication ihal Ihose assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indicaliDn
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimaled in order lo determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif anyl-
1.8 Cash and eash •qulvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand. defM)Sits held at call wth banks. other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of thfee months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdr8fts or&
shown within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.9 Finantlal Instruments
The trust has elected lo apply the provisiorks ol Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Olher Finanryal Inslrufflents Issues. of FRS 102 to all ol its finanaal instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the trust's balance sheet when Ihe tru51 be(x)mes party to thg
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Finanual assets and liabilities are offset. wth the net afflounls prèsented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off Ihe recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a
n81 basis 01 to realise the assel and setlle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc flnancial assets
Basic financial assets. which indLKJe debtors and cash and bank balances, ar8 initl8lly mèasured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequenuy carried at amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangemenl constituies a financing transaction. whgre the transaction
is measured al ihe present value of the fvture receipts discounted al a markel rale of interest. Financial
assets classrfied 85 recehvable vrithin one year are nol amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
(Continued}
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilities, including Lyedrtors and bank loans are inibally recognised al transaction price
vnless the ariangemenl consblules a financing Iransaction, vA)ere the debl instrumenl is measured al the
present value of the future paymenls discounted at a markel rate ol interest. Financial liabilities classified
as payable within one year are not am0￿sed.
Debt instruments are subsequendy carried at amC￿lSed cost. using Ihe effective inlelest rate method.
Tradè creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as cu¥renl liabilities if payment is due within
one year or less. 11 not, they are presented as non-cu¥renl liabilities. Trade creditors a￿ recognised inits'ally
al transaction price and subsequenlty measured al arrKJrttse(I cost usirvJ Ihe effectiv8 interest method.
Déreeognltlon of flnanclal Ilablllllès
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the twst's conlractual obligations expiie or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee ￿n•fits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices
are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the trust is demonstrably committed
to terminatg thè employmènt of an employee or lo rK0￿d& teminab.on benefits.
1.11 Rètirèmènt b•nèfits
Payments to defined contribution relirement benefil schemes a￿ charged as an expense as Ihey fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgements
In Ihe applicaiion of Ihe tnjst's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgemenls.
eslimales and assumptions aix)ul the carrying amount of assets arhd liabilitie5 that are not readily appa￿￿1
from other sources. The esii'mates and assoc#aled assumplions are based on historical experience and
other laotors thal ore considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimale5.
The e51ima18$ and urKlerfwng assumptions are reviewed on an ￿gOIng basis. Revisions lo accounting
eslimates are recognised in Ihe period in which the eslimale is revised where the revision affects only that
Pgri1)d, or in the period of the revisKTrn and hjture periods where the ievision affects both current and luture
periods.
Grants, donations and contractlng Income
Unvestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Resliicled
lunds
funds
Total
2021
2Q21
2021
2020
2020
2020
Grants, donations and
contracting income
2.116 2,604.792 2,606.908
33,819 2.155.798 2,189.617
During the year the charity received £72.014 ￿ Covid support grants induded in reslflcted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Investments
Unrèstrlct•d Unrestricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
Interest receivable
133
330
Other Income
Unrestrictad
funds
Total
2021
2020
Nel gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1.699
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Charitabl• aetivitiès
2021
2020
Staff c051s
Depreciation and Impalm￿nt
Travel motor expenses
Light. heal & rates
Repair5 and computer costs
Postage. stationery & phone costs
Legal & professional fees
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Training costs
Equipment leasing
Advertising
Bank charges
2.056.471
16.389
5.664
8.164
24.339
50.468
10.247
10,003
55,420
4,078
28.706
10.165
1.463
1.833.659
12.334
13.503
7.508
20.380
37.927
9,803
10,238
43,100
1,767
26,743
7,670
2,664
2.281.577 2,027,296
Share ol govemance costs laudil fees)
7.080
6,840
2.288.657 2,034,136
Analysi5 by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restrictgd funds
21,801
30,376
2.266,856 2,003.760
2.288.657 2,034,136
Trustees
None of the trustees lor any persons (xbnneded wlh them) received any remuner8tion or benefits from the
charity during Ihe year.
Employees
The average monthly nufflber of employees during the year was..
2021
Number
2020
Number
Caier5 & Drivers
Adtnirbistrative staff
102
12
96
13
Total
114
109
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Employ••s
(Continued}
Employment costs
2021
2020
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
1,891.964
130,530
33.977
1.694.484
109.614
29.561
2,056,471
1.833,659
Thele were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60.0(X) or more.
Net gainslllossesl on investments
Unrestrrcted unreslric18d
funds
funds
2021
2020
Revaluation of investments
Gainlllossl on sale of invesiments
72.204
2.016
142.0641
18.098
74.220
{23,9661
10 Tangible fixed assets
Bulldlngs
Plant andmotor vehicles
m•¢hin8ry
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2020
Additions
Disposals
129.704
207.203
806
33,241
27,894
112.0001
370,148
28,700
{12,0001
Al 31 March 2021
129.704
208,009
49.135
386,848
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect ol disposals
45,722
2,594
194,474
4,507
23.083
9.288
111,0991
263,279
16.389
111,0991
At 31 March 2021
48.316
198.981
21,272
268,569
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2021
81.388
9,028
27.863
118,279
Al 31 March 2020
83,982
12,728
10,158
106,868
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
11 Flnan¢ial In$trum•nts
2021
2020
Carrying amount of finaneial ass•ts
Instruments rneasured at lair value Ihrough profit or loss
739.993
643,289
12 Debtors
2021
2020
Amounts falling due within onè yèar..
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued In￿rne
55.063
32.651
63,276
17,081
87.714
80,357
13 Current asset investments
2Q21
2020
Listed inveslmenls
739,993
643.289
14 CredSiors: amounts falling due within one year
2021
2020
Other taxation and social securiiy
Trade creditors
Other Greditors
AGfjruals and deferred income
22.808
23.401
656
71.825
21,401
24,918
299
59.767
118.690
106.385
15 Restricted funds
The Incomé funds ol the charity include reskn.cted funds cOm￿S1￿j the follomng unexpended balances of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
sourc•s
•xpend
Movèmènt in funds
Incoming
Resources
Balance al
resources
•xpended 31 March 2021
Balance at
1 Aprll 2019
8alance at
1 April 2020
Reslricled
funds re
promotion
nd w811ai8
lor disabled
116,696 2,155,798 {2.003,760}
268.734 2,604,792 12.266,8561
fj06.670
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
16 Analysis of n•t ass•t$ bètween funds
Unrestrict Restricted
2021
Total Unreslricted Re5triGled
2021
2020
2020
Ttstal
2020
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are
represented by..
Tangible 8s5els
Current asselsllli8bilitiesl
118,279
118.279
734.581 605,615 1,341.501
106,868
6W,405
106.868
958.609
268,204
852,860 605,615 1,459.780
797,273
268,204 1.065.477
17 Operating lease commitments
Al the repc>rting end date the trust had ouislanding commiiments forfuture minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases as folk)ws'.
2021
2020
Within one year
53.020
74,890
18 Related party transaetlons
Theré were no disclosable related party Iransactions during Ihe year12020- n¢M8}.
19 Cash gènerated from operations
2021
2020
Surplus for the year
394,303
131,845
Adjustm8nts for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial aclivities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Gain on disposal of investments
Fair value gains and losses on investments
DepreciatiorTr and impairmenl ol tangible fixed assets
11331
11,6991
12.0161
172.2041
16.389
13301
118.0981
42.064
12,334
Movements in working CaPTtal=
Ilncreaseydecrease in debtors
Increase in creditOTS
17,3571
12.304
77,008
33,085
Cash generated from operations
339,587
277,908
20 Analysis of changes in net funds
The trust had no debl during Ihe year.
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Charlty Règistration No. 1076926
Company Registration No. 03336710 (England and Wales)
BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr J L Clough
Mr S Crawford
Mr D T Hopper
Charily numbèr
1076926
Company numbèr
03336710
Principal addre$s
20 Sianley Sireet
Blyth
Northumbedand
NE24 2BU
Registered office
20 Stanley Street
Blyth
Northumbedand
NE24 2BU
Audltor
AzetsAudrt Services
32 Brenkley Way
Blezard Business Park
Sealon Buffj
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1360S

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CONTENTS
Pagè
Truslee rgport
Slalemenl of Trustee responsibilrfies
Independenl auditorfs report
Staternent of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash llows
10
Notes lo the financial slalements

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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The truslees presenl their report and finanaal stalements for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The financial statements have been prepared in a¢0)rdan￿ wlh the accounting tM)liciès sel out in not8 1 to
the financial statements and comply wilh the trusfs goveming document, the Cornpanies Act 2006 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Slalement of Recommendeil Pr8Ctice applicable to charities
prèparing their accounts in accordance ￿th the Financial Repo￿ng Slandard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191".
Objectives and activities
The trust'5 obj8cts are the promolion and welfarè of the disabled in their h(Mnes and the community. The
policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are:_
providing a means tsf consultation among inl&r&st￿ pa￿es.
collecting and dis-seminating information.
focusing attention on the needs ol the disabled.
supplementing slatulory services for the disabled and developing voluntsry services where the need
is indirated.
We refer to Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit when revithwng our aims and objectives and
ensure that lu(ure plans remain focused on their achievement. Fvnding limits our 8divilies. bul no
beneficiarie5 appropriate to our Èlms aF¢ exdudtrd. Equal a￿$$ to our services is important lo us and we
promote local understanding of our work.
There has been no change in these aims and obiecbves during the year.
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidan(% issued by the Charity Comrnissknn in deciding what activities
the trust shtsuld undertake.
Achlevements and performance
Despite the continued f1nancial restraints. we achieved an increase in the hours of oare services provided
during the year. W& now have employee and client repiesentatitin on our commitlees. We continue lo sel
ourselves a high standard of care provision and received a 'good' report across all areas following an audit by
the CQC.
Financial ravi•w
Free reserves are Ihose funds not lied up in fixed assels or designaledlreslricted funds. The trustees forecast
the level of reserves required to sustsin operations. should income generating activities be curtailed. Free
reserves have increased slighlly from £690,405 to £734,581 during Ihe year, which equates to approximately
3.8 months ol re5eNes. compared 4.1 months last year. Whi15t Ihe current level of reseThes may prove
sufficient, it is the view of the trustees that it would be prudent to ensure that there ale sufficient reserves lo
provide financial flexibility the ¢ourse ol Ihe forthwming Challenges faced by the trust.
The Trustees are pleased to rewrt ihal following the tender pr(Kess wilh Northumberfand County Council. the
trust was awarded Preferred Provide< status in Blyth and Tier 2 status lor Cramlington and Bedlington. This
came into effect from 1stApril 2019 and continues lo date lo Ihe benefit ol disabled clients in these areas.
The Iruslees conlinue to investigate other new avenues of tunding in order io mainiain a salislactory financial
position. Our a55els remain adequate and available lo meel our aims and obligations.
The unpr8cedented effècts of thé Covid 19 pandèmic has madè this a dilfiojll year. However, the trust has
been able to maintain its care services lo clienls Ihroughout the year. Allhough this ha5 not signilicafjlly
impacted on income, costs have increased especially in the piovision of personal protective equipment for
staff and clients. These costs have been absorbed by the Irusl. as the safety and wellbeing of both $18ff and
dients remains a top priority of the Iiusiees.
The trustees have assessed the othe¥ major risks to which the Irusl is exposed, and are satisfied thal systems
are in place lo miligale exposure lo the rnajor risks_

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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trust has introduced a new software system auoss all its service. Qvikplan has been acquired in order to
better manage and organise staff and client care liffle. which together wilh the introduclion of staff smart
phones, has also increased safety and security for tK)ih.
Structure. gtsvèmanc• and manag•m•nt
The trust is a cornpany limiled by guarantee. all directors of the company are also trustees ol the charity.
The Injstees, who a￿ also the diTectors for Ihe purpose of c(xnpany law. and who served during the year and
up lo the date of &gnature of the finanual statements were=
Mr J L Clough
Mr S Crawford
Mr D T Hopper
The Trustees seek tr) ensuie that the useis needs are feflecied through the dwersity of the Board. To enhance
the potential pool of Twslees. selected individuals who may wish to become T(ustees ate approached as
necessary. Trustees are reappointed annually.
None ol the Iruslees h8s any beneficial Inte￿St in Ihe company. All of the trustees are rThembtrrs of U)e
company and guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
New Irustees are aclivety encouraged by Ihe 8xisting Trustees to acquire any speualist skills required. N8W
Trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under company and charity law. our Memorandum and articles
of Associalion, Ihe committee and the decision fflaking piocess, fulure plans and recenl performance. They
are encouraged to attend appropriate training, and made aware of Charity Commissiorh publications.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's ariides, a resolulion prow)5ing thatAzets Audrt Servi￿$ be reappoinled as
auditor of the company will be pul 81 a General Meeling.
The Truslee report was appioveil by the Board of Trustees.
Mr S Crawlord
Tiustee
Dated.. 30 July 2021
MrDT
Trustee
Dated".30
opp•r

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONS181LITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trustees, who are also the directors ol Btyth Valley Disabled Forum Lld for the purpose of company law. a
responsible for pieparing the Trustee Report and the accounls in accordance wth applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards IFRS102 SORPI-
Company Law requires the Iruslees lo prepare 8ccounls for éach finanual year which give a true and fair view ol
tho slate ol affairs ol the tmst and of the incoming resour￿$ and applicaiion of resources. irhcluding the incomé
and expendilure. ol Ihe charitable company for that year.
In preparing these accounts. the trustees are required to".
- select suitable accounting PK)liryes and then apply thom eonsistenUy'.
- observe the methods and prin(xples in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and eslimales Ihal are reasonable and pmdent".
slate whether applicable UK Acwunting Stsndards havè been folk)wed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the accounts., and
prepare thè accounis on the going concem basis unless it is inappropiiale lo presume Ihat the trusl will
continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate 8ccx)unling records that dssclose with reasonable accuracy al
any time the finanual posilion ol the Irusl and enable them lo er¢suTe that the accounts comply with th8
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible lor safeguardin9 Ihe assets of the Irust and hence for taking
reasonable stéps for thé provention and detect￿ ol fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Opinion
We have audiled the financial stalements of Blyth Valley Disabled Forum Ltd (the 'trust'l foi the year ended 31
March 2021 which comprise the statement of financial actiwties, the balance sheet. the statement of cash flows
and the notes to the financial statements. including signfficanl accovntiru poliaes. The financial reporting
framework that has b88n applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards, including FRS 102 The Finanual Reporting Standard appI￿able in lh8 UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Ks'ngdom GenerallyAc¢ept8d Accounb"ng Practice).
In our opinion, the finanrial stslements..
give a true and fair view of the stste of the thariiable company's affaiis as at 31 March 2021 and of ils
incoming resources and application of reSoUr￿s. for the year then ended,.
have been propody prepared in accordance with Uniled ￿'ngdoM Generally A￿pIed Accounting Pra¢ti¢a'.
and
havè been prepared in accordance wlh the requirements of Iho Companies Act 2006.
Ba51$ for oplnlon
We conduded our audit in accordan￿ with Inlernational StsndaTds on Auditirhg IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilitie5 under those standards aré furlher described in Ihe Audilorfs responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statemenls section of our report. We are independenl ol the trust in aGGordance with the elhical
fequirements Ihal are relevant to ¢)ur audil of the finan￿al statements in the UK. including ihe FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethiGal iesponsiknlibes in accordance with these requirements. We
believe thal the audit evidence we have obtained is suificient and appropriale to provide a basis for ou¥ opinion.
Con¢luslons r•latSng to going concern
In auditing the financial slatemenls. we have concludeil that the Trustee usè of the going concern basis of
accounling in the preparation of the financial statèmenls is appropriale.
Based on the work we have performed. we have [￿t Ktentified any malerial uncertainlies relating lo events or
conditions that, individually or colleclively. may casl significant doubl on Ihe Irusl's ability to continue as a going
concern lor a period of at least twelve months from when the financial siatemenls are auihorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trusteès ￿th respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this rerK)rt.
Other information
The other information ¢OTnPriS85 thè infom)alion induded in Ihe annual report olher than the financi8151alemenls
and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other inlomation conlained within the
annual ￿pOrt. Our opinion on the finÈn(xal stalements does not cover the olheT information and we do not
expre55 any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other inforfflab.on is materially inconsislenl with Ihe f1nan¢ial slalemenls or our
knowledge obtained in the course ol Ihe audit. or o¢herwise 8ppears to be materially misstated. If we identify
such material incon51slenci85 or app£￿nt material misslatemenls, we ale required to determine whether this
gives risè to a material misslatemenl in ihe finan(aal stslements themselves. If, based on the work we have
perfo¥med, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of ihis oiher infomation, we are required to r8PQrt
that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYfH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Matters on which we are required to report by ex¢eption
We have nothing to report in ￿spect of the following mattels in relation lo whirth the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 require us lo report lo you if. in our opinion..
the information given in the financial statements is inconsislenl in any material respect wlh the Trustee
report., or
sufficient accounb'ng records have not been kept.. or
the financial statements afe nol in ag￿eMefit wth Ihe accounting records- Of
we have not received all Ihe Informati￿ and explanations we requi￿ for cmjr audiL
R95pon5ibilitit$ of trustèès
As explained mor8 lully in the statement of Trustee responsrbilities. the trustees. who a￿ also the directors of thè
trusl for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of Ihe financAal stalernents and for being
satisfied that they give È true and lair view, Ènd for such intemal control as the trustees detemine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misslalemenl. whether due lo fraud or
èrror. Irb preparing the financial stalemenis. the trustees are responsible for assessing the trust's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable. malters related to going concem and using the going
onoein basis of accounb.ng unless the trustees either intend lo liquidate the charitable company or to ceasè
operations. or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been apw)inted as auditor ¢Jnder section 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 and report in accoTdance wilh
the Act and relevant regulations made or having effeGt thereunder.
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable 85Sur8n￿ about whether the financial statements 85 a whole are free
from malerial misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error. and lo issue an auditorfs report Ihal includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance bs a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a materbal misstalement when it exisls. Missiatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered m8leri81 if. individualty or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
èxpected lo influence the economic decisions of users laken on Ihe basis ol Ihese financial statemenls.
A further description of our responsibililies is available on Ihe Financial Rewrling C￿ne11'S website at.. htlps.'Il
www.Irc.org.uklauditDrsresponsibilities. This desc¥iption fom)s part of our auditorfs re￿rt.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Extent to which lh• audit was considered capable of detecling irregularilies, ineluding fraud
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance wth laws and regulalK)ns. We design procedures
in line with oui responsibililies, oullined al)ove and on the Finanaal Reporting Council's website, lo detect
material misslalemenls in respecl of irregularitres. induding fraud.
We obiain and update our understsnding of thé éntity. its aclivibès. its control environment, and likely luluie
developments, including in relation lo Ihe legal and Tegulalory framework applicable and how the entity is
omplying with that framework. Based on thi5 underslÈndin9. we identify and assess the risks of material
misslalement ol the financial slatements, whether due to fraud or error. design and perf¢Mm audit procedures
iesponsive to those risks. and obtain 8udit evidence that is sulficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acls by Ihe entity Ihal were ¢ontrary to applicable laws and
iegulations. induding fraud.
In iesponse to the risk of irregularities and non-wnp1lan￿ wth laws and regulations, indLHJing fraud, we
designed procedures which included".
Enquiry of managèment and those tharged vrith govemance around actual and pot$ntial litigation and
claims as well as aclual, suspected arKI alleged fraud-
Reviewing rninulgs ol meetings ol Ihose charged with governance.,
Assessing Ihe extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material
effect on the financial statements 01 the operations of Ihe eniity ihrough enquiry and inspection,.
Reviewing financial siatemenl disclosures and testing to supporting documentaiion to assess
compliance with applicable laws Ènd regulations".
Performing audit work over Ihe risk of management bias and ov8rride of controls. induding testing of
journal entries and other adjuslments loi approprialeness, evaluating the business rationale L)f
significant transaetions outside the n￿Mal course of business and reviewin9 a¢counb"ng estimates for
indicators of potential bias.
Because of the inhwent limitations of an aLKlil. there bs a rbsk thal we wll Mt detecl all iiregularities, including
those leading lo a m8t8rial misstatement in the finanual stalemenls or non-compliarboe with re9ulation. This risk
increasgs the more Ihal compliance with a law or regulab.on is rèmoved fr¢)m Ihe events and transactions
reflecled in the financial statements, as we will be less likely lo becorne aware of instances of non-
cornpliance. The risk ol nol delecting a materi81 misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than lor one
resulting Irom error, as fraud may involve collusion. lorgery, inlenlional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of inteinal control.
Use of our report
This report is made solety to Ihe charily's truslees, as a b(Kly. in acwrdance with part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audri work has been undertaken so that we might 51ale to the
charity's Iruslees those matters we are required Eo stale to them in an auditors, report Ènd lor no other purpose.
To the fullest extent pemiilled by law. we do not accept ￿ assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity
and the charity's trusteès as a body. lor our audil work. for this report. or for th8 opinTrons we have formed.
Joanne Regan FCA Isenior Statutory Audltorl
for and on behalf of Azets Audit SeTvieès
30 Juty 2021
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
32 Brenkley Way
Blezafd Business Park
Seaton Burn
Newcasue upon Tyne
NE13 6DS

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BLYTH VALLEY DISABLED FORUM LTD
Azets Audit Services is eligible for appointment as audilor of the trust by virtue ol ils eligibility for appointment as
auditor of a company under of section 1212 of Ihe Compar)ies Act 2006.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Total Unrestricled Restricled
funds
funds
2020
2020
Total
2021
2020
Notes
Grants, donations and
ontracting income
Inv8Stments
Other incom8
2,116 2.604,792
133
1,699
2,606.￿8
133
1.699
33,819 2.155,798 2.189,617
330
330
Totsl income
3.948 2.604.792
2.608.740
34,149 2.155,798 2,189.947
Charitable aolivilies
21.801
2.266.856 2.288.657
30.376 2.003.760 2,034.13fj
Net gainsl{lossesl on
investments
74.220
74.220
{23,9661
{23,9661
Net movement in funds
56.367
337.936
394.303
{20.1931
152.038
131.845
Fund balances al 1
April 2020
796,743
268.734
1.065.477
816.936
116,696
933.632
Fund balances at 31
March 2021
853,110
606.670 1.459,780
796.743
268,734 1.065.477
Thg $18t6ment of financial activibes indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and 8XP8nditur6 dèrive from Continuing activities.
The statement ol financial activities also complies with Ihe requirements lor an i￿)Me and expendilure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Nole$
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Deblors
Investments
Cash al bank and in hand
10
118.279
106,868
12
13
87,714
739.993
632.484
80.357
643,289
341.348
1,460,191
1.064.994
Crodltors.. amounts fallSng due within
one year
14
{118.6￿)
1106,3851
Nel current assets
1.341.501
958,609
Total assets less current liabilili
1.459.780
1,065,477
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
15
606.670
853.110
268,734
796,743
1.459.780
1.065.477
The company is entitled to the exemplion from the audit reqU1￿ment contair￿1 in section 477 of the Comp8niés
Act 2006, for Ihg year ended 31 March 2021. atthough an audit has been carried out under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011.
The directors acknowledge their resw)nsibililies for ensuring Ihal the charity keeps aC¢OLJnling records which
¢omply with section 386 of the Act and lor preparing finanaal stalemenls which give a true and fair view of Ihe
slate ol affairs ol the company as al the end of the financial year and of ils incoming resources and application of
resources, including its income Ènd expenditure. for the financial year in accordance wlh the requirements of
sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
finanual statements, so lai as applicable to the company.
The members have not required the company to obiain an audit of its financial stalements under the
requiremer)ts of the Companies Act 2006. lor Ihe year in question in acc(Kdance with section 476.
These fin8nci81 statements have been preparèd in accordancè wth the provisions applicable to companies
subject lo Ihe small companies iegime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 30 Juty2021
Mr S Crawlord
Trust••
Mr D T Hoppe
Trustee
Company R•glstration No. 03336710

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Not•s
Cash flows fit)m operating activities
Cash generated from operations
19
339.587
277,908
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assels
Proceeds on disposal ol tangible fixed
assets
Purchase of inveslwenls
Proceeds on disposal of inve51menls
Investment income received
128,700)
115,358}
2.600
124.500)
2.016
133
5.948
330
Net cash used in investing activities
148,451)
19,0801
N•t cash usèd In flnanclng actlvStles
Net inereasè in eash and eash èqulvalènts
291.136
268.828
Cash cash gquivalents al bè9inning of year
341,348
72,520
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
632.484
341,348
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policie$
Charity information
81yth Va118y Disabled Forum Ltd is a privatè company limit8d by guarantèe incorporated in England and
Wales. The registered Offi￿ is 20 Sianley Streel, Blyih. Northumbedand, NE24 2BU.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the Irusl's governing document, Ihe
Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Re￿￿n9 by Charities." Slalement ol Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019)". The trust is a Public
Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
Thé financial slalem8nts are propa1￿ in slading. which is the ftFnclional currèncy of the trust. Monètary
amounts in these finanual statements are rounded lo Ihe nearesl £.
The accounts have been prepareil on the historical wsl convention. rn(xlifieil to include certain fin8nual
inslrumenis at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted a￿ set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the time of approving the financial slalemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust
has ad8quat8 resources to continue in operalional èxistènce for the foreseeable fulure. Thus the trustees
continue to adopl the going concern basis of accounling in preparing the financjal slalements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslricted funds are available for at the discretion of the INslees in lurtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restrioted funds are subjert to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be usod. Th$ purposes
and uses ol the restricted funds are set oul in the notes lo Ihe finanaal statemenls.
Endowment fLtnds are subjeci lo speufic conditions by donors Ihal Ihe capiial must be maintained by Ihe
tru5t_
1.4 Income
Income is reo)gnised when the twsl is legally entiUe(I to il after any performance condition5 have been
met. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations a￿ recognised on receipl. Other donations a￿ recognised once the trusl has been noiified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the 8mount_ Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds ol covenant is recognised at Ihe time of Ihe donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwse il the Iwsl has been notified ol an impending distribution,
the atnounl is known. and receipt is expecled. If the amount is not known. the legary is Ireat8d os a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once ihere is a legal or constructive obliga￿n to iransfer economic benefit lo a
third party. it is probable that a transfer of ewnomic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount ol
the obligab'on can be measuced reliably.
11

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policlès
(Continuèd)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are inits.ally measured at cosl and subsequendy measured al ￿st or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impaimienl losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful
lives on the following bases=
Buildings
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
2Yo slraight Line
33.3% Reducing Balan(
25°A Reducing Balance
The gain or loss arising on the disp)sal of an asset is determin￿1 as Ihe differènee belween the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in net incomellexpendilurel for the year.
1.7 Impaimient of fixed assets
Al each reporting end date, the trust reviews Ihe carrying amounts of ils langible assets to determine
whether there is any indication ihal Ihose assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indicaliDn
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimaled in order lo determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif anyl-
1.8 Cash and eash •qulvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand. defM)Sits held at call wth banks. other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of thfee months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdr8fts or&
shown within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.9 Finantlal Instruments
The trust has elected lo apply the provisiorks ol Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Olher Finanryal Inslrufflents Issues. of FRS 102 to all ol its finanaal instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the trust's balance sheet when Ihe tru51 be(x)mes party to thg
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Finanual assets and liabilities are offset. wth the net afflounls prèsented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off Ihe recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a
n81 basis 01 to realise the assel and setlle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc flnancial assets
Basic financial assets. which indLKJe debtors and cash and bank balances, ar8 initl8lly mèasured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequenuy carried at amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangemenl constituies a financing transaction. whgre the transaction
is measured al ihe present value of the fvture receipts discounted al a markel rale of interest. Financial
assets classrfied 85 recehvable vrithin one year are nol amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
(Continued}
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilities, including Lyedrtors and bank loans are inibally recognised al transaction price
vnless the ariangemenl consblules a financing Iransaction, vA)ere the debl instrumenl is measured al the
present value of the future paymenls discounted at a markel rate ol interest. Financial liabilities classified
as payable within one year are not am0￿sed.
Debt instruments are subsequendy carried at amC￿lSed cost. using Ihe effective inlelest rate method.
Tradè creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as cu¥renl liabilities if payment is due within
one year or less. 11 not, they are presented as non-cu¥renl liabilities. Trade creditors a￿ recognised inits'ally
al transaction price and subsequenlty measured al arrKJrttse(I cost usirvJ Ihe effectiv8 interest method.
Déreeognltlon of flnanclal Ilablllllès
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the twst's conlractual obligations expiie or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee ￿n•fits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices
are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the trust is demonstrably committed
to terminatg thè employmènt of an employee or lo rK0￿d& teminab.on benefits.
1.11 Rètirèmènt b•nèfits
Payments to defined contribution relirement benefil schemes a￿ charged as an expense as Ihey fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgements
In Ihe applicaiion of Ihe tnjst's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgemenls.
eslimales and assumptions aix)ul the carrying amount of assets arhd liabilitie5 that are not readily appa￿￿1
from other sources. The esii'mates and assoc#aled assumplions are based on historical experience and
other laotors thal ore considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimale5.
The e51ima18$ and urKlerfwng assumptions are reviewed on an ￿gOIng basis. Revisions lo accounting
eslimates are recognised in Ihe period in which the eslimale is revised where the revision affects only that
Pgri1)d, or in the period of the revisKTrn and hjture periods where the ievision affects both current and luture
periods.
Grants, donations and contractlng Income
Unvestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Resliicled
lunds
funds
Total
2021
2Q21
2021
2020
2020
2020
Grants, donations and
contracting income
2.116 2,604.792 2,606.908
33,819 2.155.798 2,189.617
During the year the charity received £72.014 ￿ Covid support grants induded in reslflcted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Investments
Unrèstrlct•d Unrestricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
Interest receivable
133
330
Other Income
Unrestrictad
funds
Total
2021
2020
Nel gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1.699
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Charitabl• aetivitiès
2021
2020
Staff c051s
Depreciation and Impalm￿nt
Travel motor expenses
Light. heal & rates
Repair5 and computer costs
Postage. stationery & phone costs
Legal & professional fees
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Training costs
Equipment leasing
Advertising
Bank charges
2.056.471
16.389
5.664
8.164
24.339
50.468
10.247
10,003
55,420
4,078
28.706
10.165
1.463
1.833.659
12.334
13.503
7.508
20.380
37.927
9,803
10,238
43,100
1,767
26,743
7,670
2,664
2.281.577 2,027,296
Share ol govemance costs laudil fees)
7.080
6,840
2.288.657 2,034,136
Analysi5 by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restrictgd funds
21,801
30,376
2.266,856 2,003.760
2.288.657 2,034,136
Trustees
None of the trustees lor any persons (xbnneded wlh them) received any remuner8tion or benefits from the
charity during Ihe year.
Employees
The average monthly nufflber of employees during the year was..
2021
Number
2020
Number
Caier5 & Drivers
Adtnirbistrative staff
102
12
96
13
Total
114
109
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Employ••s
(Continued}
Employment costs
2021
2020
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
1,891.964
130,530
33.977
1.694.484
109.614
29.561
2,056,471
1.833,659
Thele were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60.0(X) or more.
Net gainslllossesl on investments
Unrestrrcted unreslric18d
funds
funds
2021
2020
Revaluation of investments
Gainlllossl on sale of invesiments
72.204
2.016
142.0641
18.098
74.220
{23,9661
10 Tangible fixed assets
Bulldlngs
Plant andmotor vehicles
m•¢hin8ry
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2020
Additions
Disposals
129.704
207.203
806
33,241
27,894
112.0001
370,148
28,700
{12,0001
Al 31 March 2021
129.704
208,009
49.135
386,848
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect ol disposals
45,722
2,594
194,474
4,507
23.083
9.288
111,0991
263,279
16.389
111,0991
At 31 March 2021
48.316
198.981
21,272
268,569
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2021
81.388
9,028
27.863
118,279
Al 31 March 2020
83,982
12,728
10,158
106,868
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
11 Flnan¢ial In$trum•nts
2021
2020
Carrying amount of finaneial ass•ts
Instruments rneasured at lair value Ihrough profit or loss
739.993
643,289
12 Debtors
2021
2020
Amounts falling due within onè yèar..
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued In￿rne
55.063
32.651
63,276
17,081
87.714
80,357
13 Current asset investments
2Q21
2020
Listed inveslmenls
739,993
643.289
14 CredSiors: amounts falling due within one year
2021
2020
Other taxation and social securiiy
Trade creditors
Other Greditors
AGfjruals and deferred income
22.808
23.401
656
71.825
21,401
24,918
299
59.767
118.690
106.385
15 Restricted funds
The Incomé funds ol the charity include reskn.cted funds cOm￿S1￿j the follomng unexpended balances of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
sourc•s
•xpend
Movèmènt in funds
Incoming
Resources
Balance al
resources
•xpended 31 March 2021
Balance at
1 Aprll 2019
8alance at
1 April 2020
Reslricled
funds re
promotion
nd w811ai8
lor disabled
116,696 2,155,798 {2.003,760}
268.734 2,604,792 12.266,8561
fj06.670
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
16 Analysis of n•t ass•t$ bètween funds
Unrestrict Restricted
2021
Total Unreslricted Re5triGled
2021
2020
2020
Ttstal
2020
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are
represented by..
Tangible 8s5els
Current asselsllli8bilitiesl
118,279
118.279
734.581 605,615 1,341.501
106,868
6W,405
106.868
958.609
268,204
852,860 605,615 1,459.780
797,273
268,204 1.065.477
17 Operating lease commitments
Al the repc>rting end date the trust had ouislanding commiiments forfuture minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases as folk)ws'.
2021
2020
Within one year
53.020
74,890
18 Related party transaetlons
Theré were no disclosable related party Iransactions during Ihe year12020- n¢M8}.
19 Cash gènerated from operations
2021
2020
Surplus for the year
394,303
131,845
Adjustm8nts for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial aclivities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Gain on disposal of investments
Fair value gains and losses on investments
DepreciatiorTr and impairmenl ol tangible fixed assets
11331
11,6991
12.0161
172.2041
16.389
13301
118.0981
42.064
12,334
Movements in working CaPTtal=
Ilncreaseydecrease in debtors
Increase in creditOTS
17,3571
12.304
77,008
33,085
Cash generated from operations
339,587
277,908
20 Analysis of changes in net funds
The trust had no debl during Ihe year.
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