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ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity Registration No. 1077122
Company Registration No. 03749034 (England and Walesl

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
l Naqvi
M Hussain
A Lindley
J Ralph
S Grisag
Skinner
{Appointed 17 July 2023)
Secretary
J S Ingham
Charity number
1077122
Company number
03749034
Registered office
11-12 Eldon Place
Bradford
BD1 3AZ
Independent examiner
Alison Vvhalley FCA
Azets Audit Services Ltd
Cadton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD14NS
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
45 Hustlergate
Bradford
BD14NT

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Chair and Chief Offi￿r
Trustees, report
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Independent examinerfs report
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Statement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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CHAIR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
It's that time of year again, wow how time flies, feels like yesterday I was introducing myself as Chair in the last
Annual Report after taking over from John the previous Chair of BTM.
Think we can all agree, it's been a fairfy turbulent year in more ways than one, with lots of ups and downs, not
just with BTM bLrt also for many other
organisations in thevoluntary sector. Whether is reduction in finance awards ornot renewing contractsfrom funding
providers, it has been undoubtedly tough going for everyone involved at BTM. Delivering services on a lesser
budget has been challenging to say the least. resulting in a lot ofthinking outside the box on ways to move forward.
It is in this sort of hard times we find that our resilience is tested to the exlreme, but I feel confident everyone on
the Trustee Management Committee. and induding the staff are all detemiined to leave no stone unturned in
making sure BTM continues to respond promptly to disabled people's information needs by Continuing to deliver
the projects within our existing portfolio that is done so brilliantly and according to the high standard we expect of
ourselves.
In 2016 the Accessible Infomiation Standard was introduced {over 8 years ago) to ensure all organisations that
provide NHS care or publicly funded social care are legally obliged to ensure they follow the 5 principles wth
patients and service users regards their communication methods.
The latest feedback from users of these services indicates there is still lots of room for improvement and we at
BTM will continue to challenge with vigour and diligence towards making these improvements happen. As a
home for accessible information, BTM must continue to encourage accountability to those responsible at not
practicing accessible infomiation as required by the standard.
I'd like to take this opportunity to give a big shout OLrt to all the project participants who have worked extremely
hard on their individual personal development or achieving their own goals within an advocacy role capacity
advising professionals what they can do to make a better and more accessible world for disabled people. Always
brings a smile to my face when I personally observe some of these projects in action either via social media,
newsletters or other media sources.
Finally, I'd like to thank Jo and all the staff for their hard work and dedication shown and including the Trustees for
their continued support and commitment who kindly volunteer their time to ensure high standards of govemance
in line with the Charity Commissions latest guidance.
- Steve Grisag
3vJnEd by:
Chairman

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CHIEF OFFICER
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
BTM have been supporting people for over 40 years to access infomiation in their first format of
choice, enabling them to be active citizens and fully partake in society-
Over this last year we have celebrated many achievements and also faced our fair share of challengesl Along
with many of our local VCSE partners we have experienced significant cuts to our funding this year. This has
resulted in some of our groups and projects ending and staff redundancies.
We have also been living with the aftermath of the significant challenges we faced with our building in the last
year, the cost of which diminished the reseprfes that we worked so hard to build up over the year5.
But as ever I remain extremely proud of our staff team and remain in awe of our wonderful co- production
workgroup members made up of people wth lived experience of leaming disability. sensory needs and mental
ill health.
They continue to work through these challenging times and adversity, making sure that we deliver on our
endeavours to support anyone vtho needs infomiation in an altemats.ve format.
We were successful in our tender to continue to provide accessible infomiation on behalf of the Department of
Health and Wellbeing, City of Bradford District Council. Our co-production
workgroups have already completed some work for this contract and we look foNiard to working together over the
next 3 years.
Our Hear Our Voice lottery funded project workgroups have had an amazing year and our assistants have
flourished, with some going on to paid employment elsewhere at the end of their contracts.
Although our Social Enterprise has been quiet compared to previous years, as a result of cuts to funding for
everyone, we have had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients who are all passionate about making their
information accessible.
though our Social Enterprise has been quiet compared to previous years, as a result of cuts to funding for
everyone, we have had the opportunity to work V￿th a variety of dients who are all passionate about making their
information a¢¢essible.
On behalf of myself and the BTM Trustees I would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported
us over the last year. This indudes the BTM team, our workgroup members and volunteers, our sector colleagues
and partners, our commissioners and funders, and our donors.
- Jo Ingham

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance Y￿th the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply wth the Charity's [goveming documentl, the Companies Act 2006 and "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
The Charity's objects are to relieve persons wth visual impaimient or those labouring under some temporary or
permanent incapacity or disability, which makes reading a strain or those people who have English as a second
language by enabling such people to access information by means of audio or tactile matter, and there has been no
change in these during the year.
The principal activity of the charity for the year under review was the provision of audio infomiation for any persons
who have difficulty with the written word.
The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regulady to manage its affairs.
The objects of the company are maintained by the policies set by the trustees and enacted by the staff. There have
been no material changes during the year.
BTM works with and for those people who have difficulty a¢￿ssing the written word. This includes people who have
a visual impaimient, people who are deaf, people who have English as a second language, people with learning
disabilities and those who have poor literacy skills. It promotes following the guidance of the 'Five Principles of
Producing Better Information for Disabled People, and puts at the centre of its work involvement of those people
requiring alternative formats to the standard written word.
This broad range of accessible infomiation work enables people and communities to:
better understand infomiation provided by statutory organisations such as local councils and health
authorities- enabling choice and participation by individuals and minority groups.
be infomied and entertained whilst promoting health and well being
have an opportunity to participate in the production of better information. promoting independence and control
Have their say about how and vthat they would like making accessible. which give them power over their
lives and involvement with society in its widest Context.
to promote our working groups and enable them to transfertheir skills into wider community groups
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.

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Through our contracts and social enterprise, we have produced over 70 pieces of accessible information in
a variety of formats including easy read, audio and British Sign Language {BSL).
We have facilitated over 200 workgroup sessions with people with lived experience.
This has supported people, not only in our local area, but across the country to access infomation on a
wide variety of topics.
Our grant agreement with our local authority saw us producing easy read instructions for new changing
pla￿S toilets across the district, BSL and audio versions of grants guidance, and updating our a￿SsIble
voting information in readiness for the General Election as well as many other pieces.
We worked alongside our local NHS Integrated Care Partnership to co- produce information enabling
people to have their say on local consultations. producing easy read leaflets about health checks and
developing easy read summaries of reports.
Highlights from our social enterprise include training on Deaf awareness and neurodiversity, short films and
animations, and audio information to support a person with a visual impairment.
The team and our workgroups have played a key role in delivering this vital information, enabling people to
be fully involved in the world around them.
-BTM is a great place to come. I have learnt new skills such as co- producing easy read which I knew
nothing about until I came here. I'm now one of the experts at co-producing it. I love working as a team and
I've also improved my computer skills..
Hana co-production workgroup member
Our projects and contracts
Bradford Council Department of Health and Wellbeing
Over the last year we have completed several ple￿S of work as part of our contract including updating our
suite of accessible voting resources, accessible content for the council website, information for new
Changing Pla￿S toilets in the district and many more.
As the contract was coming to an end in March 2023. we had lots of meetings and visits from the
Commissioning Team, who had to put together a case for the contract going fotward. This resulted in us
having to submit a new tender which we were SUC￿ssful with from May 2024.
Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership
Over the past year our work for the partnership has been very quiet despite us championing the need for
accessible information as a statutory and legal duty. Work completed included accessible versions of the
LeDeR report, SMI health check leaflet in easy read and several consultation events.
Unfortunately, this contract is not being funded for the coming year 2024-2025.
Hear Our Voice
Last year the Hear Our Voice project has seen our community of people with learning disabilities, mental
health problems, autistic people and the deaf develop their skills in digital media, socialising and creativity.
We have so many success stories from past participants who have built confidence in themselves and are
now able to communicate their needs and ideas, some of which have moved on from participants to paid
staff on the project and others who have gone on to paid employment elsewhere,
university, and volunteering with other organisations. Vle are very proud of the positive impact we have
had on the communities we engage with.

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We have also been incredibly proud of what all of our project assistsnts have achieved in a short space of
time. One of our assistants has gone on to ftjll time work as a teaching assistsnt, another set up his own
creative writing group and will start his animation degree at Bradford University in September.
Daniel has been coming to the sessions for a while. During this time, he has considerably improved his
existing skills and he is very keen to leam new skills. He has learned how to become a team player by
contributing to group projects and by creating storyboards for the group. We are slowly encouraging him to
work outside of his comfort zone by teaching him how to do things in different ways and to leam from when
things have gone wrong. Daniel was a big part of the David Hockney Project researching about David
Hockney and creating the story board.
Daniels's film, Café Chaos, was entered into the Smiley Film Awardsl Although it didn't win it was a great
experience and it was an opportunity for many more people to view this wonderful film. It has also given
Daniel greater confidence in his skills and abilities. Click on this link to see what Daniel says about Café
Chaos and the HOV project. https:Ilyoutu.belL dH9kdOFb
Learning Disability Health and Care Champions
The Health and Care Champions work to the themes of..
Start Well
Live Well
Age Well
Working with people with leaming disabilities
Over the last year they have worked on a variety of different topics including reasonable adjustments,
menopause, a film to help recruit new healthcare workers, and some clips busting some myths about
people with learning disabilities.
Unfortunately, this project is no longer being funded as of March 2024.
Our Lives Our Way
Our Lives Our Way supports people to ty new things and build new skills. The programme is led by its
members and together we create opportunities for disabled people with different experiences and
backgrounds to meet, socialise, plan and do things that its members want, will enjoy, and will support
people towards their independence.
It is a partnership project between Equality Together, who are the lead, BTM, Bradford People First and
People First Keighley and Craven.
BTM runs the Trips and Travels group and members meet each week to plan trips out, such as researching
travel, booking tickets and restaurants and making sure everyone is included. The trips are then held every
other week. This year the group have been bowling, to museums, the seaside and meals out.
Unfortunately, this project is no longer being funded as of May 2024.
Citizens Engagement
Citizens Engagement is one part of the Here 4 BDCC Partnership contract with BMDC. It is led by HALE
working jointly with BTM, CNET, KHL and the wider Here 4 BDCC partners.
The aim of the project is to engage and co-produce in the sector to involve people in their communities.
Our role is to make sure disabled people and people with sensory needs have full and equal access. We
do this through engagement sessions with other disability groups and by making sure that materials and
information are accessible. This includes BSL, easy read, audio, community languages and others.
BTM along with other partner organisations have played an important and helpful role in engaging with
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information. We worked with many people who were struggling with the rise in cost of living by providing
them with advice and signposting them to ServI￿S where they can re￿1ve additional support.
We have been actively involved in engagement with the people of Shipley, addressing COn￿rnS and
collating their feedback around the closure of Shipley Hospital. We are also working alongside our partners
to engage with communities in Airedale, listening to their ideas about the new Airedale Hospital as part of
the Hospitals 2.0 programme funded by the govemment. We are in the second year of Listen In, which has
been a huge success.
BTM have visited 19 groups so far to find out how our communities are doing with their health and
wellbeing, where they live, their work, education, family life and their eXperIen￿S with health and care
services. This year has been focused on specific groups of people such as Children and Young People,
Disabled People and their Carers, and LGBTQ+ communities. We are looking foward to continuing with
this work over the next year. In total we have engaged with over 2.463 people this yearl
Co-production Partnership
The Co-Production Partnership is jointly managed by Equality Together and BTM. It works to give disabled
people a voice on how services are developed across the Bradford District and Craven.
In March 2024 we held our latest district wide event for disabled people, their carers and people who work
in seNices. This brought together almost 100 people to look at what the important issues are for disabled
people in the Bradford District.
The Co-Production Partnership was asked to nominate a disabled person to be a representative on
Bradford Council's Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
We are pleased to announce that someone was selected for this role.
They said "I hope I can help get our views as disabled people to more areas of the council in order to help
improve ac￿ssIbl11ty and servi￿$ for myself and my fellow people with disabilities. I will try my utmost best
and thank you for choosing me."
Friendship Project
We were able to form a Deaf Friendship group thanks to a small grant from the Bradford District Local
Friendship Grants Scheme.
The group met regularly on a Thursday morning to plan trips and look at the accessibility of information for
venues across the district.
The trips included visits to the Industrial and poli￿ museum. the cinema and theatre. It was often
challenging to find BSL interpreted and subtitled
perforMan￿S for films and the theatre, with the subtitled versions often being cancelled at short notice.
Talking Telegraph
The Talking Telegraph is a free monthly talking newspaper for people with visual impairments. BTM took
the reins from a long established and very hard-working group of volunteers in October 2023.
Articles of interest are sourced from a local newspaper by a group of volunteers. They are then recorded
and edited in our studios. saved to memory sticks and sent to a distribution list across our area.
Our co-production workgroups
Co-production at BTM is about working together in an equal and equitable way to make information that is
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BTM have long-established workgroups that are attended by people with learning disabilities andlor
autism, mental ill health, members of the Deaf community and people with visual impairments. They are
integral to the work we do.
Having existing workgroups allows us to quickly respond to the needs of people in the Bradford District, for
example during the Covid-19 pandemic. We were able to keep up with the fast-changing rules and
regulations to keep people informed of the latest guidan￿ such as wearing masks, lockdowns, and
information about the vaccines.
Groups are facilitated by our experienced staff but driven by the members as they have a detailed
understanding of what is needed by them and their peers.
Accessible infomation is created by workgroup members with support from staff, everything we do is co-
produced. The process includes breaking down information into manageable chunks, working together to
find easier to understand language, sourcing images, filming, editing and formatting to final versions.
Each workgroup member has the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of the process. We have a
range of accessible media equipment, film and audio studios, and Adobe So￿are packages for formatting
and editing. Workgroup members are all trained in using this equipment which helps to develop their skills.
Anyone attending a BTM workgroup has the opportunity to be involved in the wider activities of our
organisation.
This includes..
co-producing and co-delivering training sessions on subjects such as neurodiversity, Deaf
awareness, and the Accessible Information Standard
attending meetings such as the Healthier Lives group, Tackling Disability Hate crime group, co-
production partnership
volunteering for the Talking Telegraph, an audio talking newspaper for people with visual
impairments
applying for paid roles such as our lottery funded project Hear Our Voice mentors.
We also support workgroup members to find other volunteering roles and look for paid employment.
We have facilitated over 200 workgroup sessions in the last year.
Our People
Being a good employer and promoting positive wellbeing has ahvays been high on our list of priorities, so it
was very difficult for us to have to make 2 posts redundant in eady 2024 due to funding cuts.
As a charity we often have to make difficult decisions about how we use our resources and, on this
occasion, we were unable to keep the posts going from our own reserves. Fortunately, both post holders
were able to secure employment elsewhere quickly and we wish them all the luck in their new ventures.
The remainder of the team have worked and continue to work tirelessly, supporting each other, our
workgroups and the wider population with accessible information.
Investing in ourselves is usually way down our list of priorities but l am pleased to say that this year 2 of
our small team have completed qualifications in British Sign Language {BSLI, 4 have completed first aid
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'1 have been able to complete BSL level two this year because BTM have funded the course. I have really
appreciated the opportunity because I think it's important to be able to communicate with deaf colleagues,
participants at BTM and the wider deaf community in their language. I have also enjoyed participating in
the course and like learning new things., Anna, BTM Team Member
We continue to be able to employ people with lived experience through our Hear Our Voice project. Over
the past year ourAssistants have flourished, one has gone on to gain fijll-time employment in Deaf
education, another has started a university course and others gone on to further volunteering
opportunities. This is due to them gaining skills and confidence through their employment with us.
Over the past year I have been assisting the volunteers on the HOV Wednesday group with their projects. I
have spent time getting to know the group and supporting each group member to contribute in the project.
I have learnt to be person centred when supporting each individual group member, as everyone has
different needs such as J, who is a member in a wheelchair and has very little mobility. I prepare him a
drink whenever required and also operate the camera equipment on his behalf.
Working with the staff members has provided me with opportunities to learn how to use editing sofvare
such as Adobe Premiere. I have developed my skills around subtitling. audio editing, colour balancing and
using the Protools audio recording SOf￿are in the studio.
Leaming to use the equipment such as digital SLR cameras and setting up tripods has encouraged me to
take up photography in my spare time.
Working on these projects has improved my people skills and l enjoy interacting with group members,
many of whom have moderate mental health issues. I find we have many things in common and like to
listen to their stories. I have been researching courses that I can do in the future around mental health
support as I think this may be something I like to do in the future.
I have also spent time with the British sign language groups at BTM and have recently been taking private
lessons to learn some sign language, so that l am better able to communicate with the deaf volunteers.
Besides my work as the HOV mentor I have volunteered my time to the Talking Telegraph project at BTM. I
have been leaming how to use the studio equipment to record stories from the telegraph and argus so that
people with visual impairments can also access the articles.
-BTM
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Public benefit that is provided by the Charrty
BTM works with and supports people who have difficulty accessing the written word. This lack of
information or access to it means people can be excluded from taking an active role in their own lives or
society in general.
Our broad range of accessible information work enables people and communities to..
Better understand information provided by statutory organisations such as the local authority and
NHS which then enables choice and participation
Be informed and enabled whilst promoting health and wellbeing and individual choice
Have an opportunity to participate in the production of accessible infomation which helps to
promote Independen￿ and control
Have their say about how and what information they would like making accessible. This gives
people power over their own lives and involvement within society.
We would like to state formalty that we do not discriminate against people with low income. We actively
support people accessing our services with the free workgroups we offer.
The Trustees have reviewed the guidan￿ by the Charity Commission and consider we comply with the
public benefit requirements.
Achievements over the last year against our objectives
From 2023- 2024 our main objectives were:
Work with more young people and people from minority ethnic backgrounds
We have recruited new members to our workgroups this year, many of whom are from diverse
backgrounds. The majority of our Hear Our vol￿ Monday group are under the age of 25
We have also made connections with local schools and colleges in a bid to encourage more
students to attend our workgroups when they have left education.
Maximise the potential of our building 11-12 Eldon Place
We have now completed the refurbishment and essents.al building work to our fully accessible
building so that it meets health and safety standards. We continue to welcome people every day of the
week.
We have had valuations carried out on the property this year as this had not been done since we
bought the building in 2011. We will continue to look at the feasibility of renting out Offi￿ space to help us
to generate income.
Keep up to date with Al and other technological developments
We have carried out research into Al and how it could help us with our work, however we still truly
believe that co-production with our workgroups is the best way to deliver our accessible information.
Our Hear Our Voice workgroups have, however, used Al to help them with a project to make a set
of top trump cards.
Work in partnership with other local organisations

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We have strengthened our relationships with other local VCSE organisations over the last year, in
particular Equality Together and Bradford People FirsL
Our Chief Officer is a member of the Leaders Network, part of the Bradford District VCSE
Community. This has enabled us to nefvrfork and forge more partnerships with local organisations.
Our work in the wider West Yorkshire area has given us the opportunity to showcase our work to a
bigger audien￿, we will continue to work on these relationships over the coming year.
Continue to employ people with lived experien
Our Hear Our Voice project has been able to continue to employ 3 people with lived experience,
thanks to The National Lottery Reaching
Communities Fund. Assistants are employed for 6 hours a week and are a fijll part of the BTM team.
We have also been able to employ 2 part-time BSL workers who have lived experience of sensory
loss, this has enabled us to deliver more work to support the Deaf community across our district.
Further our work with the Deaf community
We have continued to work with our 2 Deaf groups, giving people the opportunity to learn new
skills and co-produce information in the first language of their chol￿- BSL. The groups are led by our BSL
worker and supported by BSL interpreters who provide communication support be￿een Deaf and hearing
people to make sure everyone can be a part of and feel welcome in the groups.
We have made links with schools and colleges across the district who support Deaf students in an
effort to recruit more people to our groups. We have also been part of a working group to look at our local
health and social care systems approach to BSL.
Our main objectives for 2024 to 2025 are=
Seek more funding and generate more income for ourselves through our social enterprise so we
can become financially sustainable
Get better systems and processes in place to maximise our efficiency. Promote ourselves better.
Continue to champion the need for accessible information including promoting the AC￿Ssible
Infomiation Standard.
Work with more people and employ more people with lived experience. Seek opportunities for
working alongside the private sector and making them aware of the need for accessible information in their
Workpla￿$.
Look at opportunities for merging with like-minded organisations to make better use of resources
and having a stronger voice across the district.
In presenting this overview of our financial and trading activities the Trustees have complied with the duty
in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 and have reviewed their Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation
and feel they comply with the public benefit guidan￿ published by the Charity Commission.
Diversity
In the past year we have supported, enabled and worked alongside a broad range of people with lived
experience of disability and sensory loss to encourage participation in planning, consultation and
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discussion groups. The work has been co-produced in English. British Sign Language and a variety of
community languages spoken by our diverse communities.
We have used a broad platform of distributing the information such as audio MP3 files, QR codes, films
clips with language subtitles and voiceovers, and animations to reach as many people as possible.
Our staff team and Board of Trustees are ethnicalty diverse and include people with lived experien￿ of
disability, sensory loss, mental ill health and carers.
They all have good knowledge of the local area.
We have Urdu, Punjabi and Bengalilsylheti speakers and our BSL worker is a member of the Deaf
community and fluent in BSL. Three of our team members have level one BSL, and one other is learning
level 2.
We welcome people from all across the Bradford District and Craven to our workgroups. Our recruitment
policies for workgroup members are updated regularly to ensure we reach the widest possible pool of
members. We continually assess our Servi￿ to make sure it meets everyone's needs, whatever their
background or culture.
Communicating
We continue to ne￿Ork and consult with other VCSE organisations across the Bradford District and
Craven and the wider West Yorkshire area.
Over the past year we have worked dosely with Equality Together, Bradford People First and People First
Keighley and Craven, Hale, Exclusively Inclusive and many others.
We value the work we do in coming together to support the people of our district in our mutual endeavours.
Communication is a key part of this to make sure we are not duplicating work but instead working together.
We have contributed to the wider issues of the district and communicate with partners on a variety of
different topics including the Bradford Council
budget proposals, information about medicine waste. consultations on the newAiredale Hospital and many
others.
We jointly manage the Co-Production Parthership which gives disabled people a Vol￿ in how SeNi￿S are
developed in the Bradford District.
The involvement of the Trustees
The Trustees are fully conversant with the ongoing activities of the Charity and technical developments
with our field or work. They drive fO￿ard the activities of the Charity and our social enterprise.
They support and encourage staff to propose new ideas and pathways to develop services for people who
need accessible information.
The Trustees receive regular reports from staff and workgroups and they are confident that BTM has
shown a commitment to rising to challenges and strengthening our position and reputation and meeting
our objectives.
This year we have welcomed a new Trustee Isla Skinner and we actively recruit to our diverse board.
The Future
Utilising our home at 11-12 Eldon Pla
We want to continue to maximise the opportunity to secure our future and expand the services we deliver
with disabled people.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
This year has seen us complete vital and necessary repairs to the building in order to comply with health
and safety regulations. Though this has hugely depleted our reserves, we are now confident that the
building is safe and secure for the future.
The coming year will see us working closely with our Board, Team and workgroup members about the
future of our current home.
Social Value and Asset Sharing
BTM provides accessible information across the district. The need for social value g￿S beyond our
organisation, to the much wider society we seNe.
We want to ensure that everyone has access to information to enable them to make informed choices and
access all opportunities. We do this in lots of different ways including..
Giving people aC￿sS to a safe environment with refreshments, opportunities to socialise, use
technology or spend quiet time
Supporting workgroup members to increase Confiden￿ and skills, improving their opportunities to
access paid employment or other volunteering opportunities. This also supports decision making and
personal responsibility
Co-production of accessible information and sharing on a wide variety of topics e.g., money
management, gambling, staying positive, how to keep warm, cost of living crisis. This provides vital
information for people on low incomes or in crisis
Offering space to other VCSE organisations in the district for meetings, workshops and
consultations
Production and distribution of the Talking Telegraph, a monthly tslking magazine for people with
visual impairments.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last year, through contracts, funding, grants and
donations.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Financial review
The income for the year amounted to £334,430 (2023 £411.283) wth expenditure amounting to £491,97012023
£393,939) resulting in a net expense of £157,540 {2023 £17,344 income). which includes £15,192 depreciation
charge.
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds vthich have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalent to be￿een three and six month's expenditure, £122,000 - £245,000. The Trustees
considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to
continue the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
General funds at 31 March 24 amounted to £73,275 (2023 £29,852) which is not yet within reserve target.
Fundraising
Section 162a of the Charities Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities. The
legislation defines fundraising as 'soliating or otherwse procuring money or other propety for charitable purposes,.
The charity does not actively raise funds from the public either directly or via use of an agent, accordingly no such
amounts are presented in the financial statements for the year under review. The charity has received no complaints
in relation to fundraising activity for the year under review.
Given the nature of the funding of the charity the Trustees consider that it remains appropriate not to be voluntarily
bound to be regulated by the Fundraising Regulator.
Risks
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in
place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarant￿ and is therefore governed by its Memorandum and
Articles of Association.
The legal details are shown on page 1 of the accounts- the date of incorporation is 8 April 1999.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who Se￿ed during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
l Naqvi
M Hussain
A Lindley
J Ralph
S Grisag
The methods adopted for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees
People can be put forward to join the twstee board by filling in an application form that will be discussed by the
trustees. The individual, group or organisation may be asked to attend a meeting to further explore their application.
The charity can also propose honorary members or recruit new members to the board where it feels, after review. that
it would broaden its skills and knowledge base by doing so.
Qualifying third party indemnity provisions
Indemnity insurance has been taken out during the year and is induded in the insurance costs.
This report is prepared in accordance viith the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies
exemption.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees, rreport was approved by the Board of Trustees.
s￿athÈd ty."
S Grisag
Trustee
Date.. 19 December 2024
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees, who are also the directors of Bradford Talking Magazines Ltd for the purpose of company law, are
responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 Charity and of the incoming resour￿$ and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP"
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity
11 continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose wrth reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i￿egUla￿ties.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRADFORD TALKING MAGAZINES LTD
I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages
30 to 45.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The Charity's Trustees, who are also the directors of Bradford Talking Magazines Ltd for the purposes of company
law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not
required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the
examination being a qualified member of FCAwth the ICAEW.
Having satisfied myselfthat the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examination, it is my responsibility to..
examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
(li) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5){b) of the 2011 Act-, and
(iii} to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance wth the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial
statements presented wth those records. It also includes considerats'on of any unusual items or disclosures in the
financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given
as to whether the financial statements present a 'true and fair Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matters set
out in the next statement.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(a) which gives me reasonable Cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
{1} to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
{ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and wth the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
have not been met or
(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial
statements to be reached.
S*ned by.
OC2221185F424D2..
Alison Whalley FCA
Independent Examiner
Azets Audit Services Ltd
Carlton House
Grammar School Street
Bradford
BD14NS
Dated.. 19 December 2024
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
1,000
40,074
964
292,392
293,392
40,074
1,018
73,314
404
336,547
337,565
73,314
404
Total income
42,038
292,392
334.430
74,736
336,547
411,283
enditure on:
Charitable activities
150,935
341,035
491,970
83,193
310,746
393,939
Net (expenditure)lincome for
the yearl
Net movement in funds
{108,897)
(48,643) (157,540)
(8,457)
25,801
17,344
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
599.217
48.643
647.860
607.674
22,842
630,516
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
490,320
490,320
599,217
48,643
647,860
The ststement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies the requirements for an income and expenditure account under
the Companies Act 2006.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
378.498
391,303
12
61,440
72,742
42,919
269,407
134,182
312,326
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
(22.360)
155,769)
Net current assets
111,822
256,557
Total assets less current liabilities
490,320
647,860
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted funds
16
48,643
17
417,045
73,275
569,365
29,852
490.320
599,217
490.320
647,860
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section
476, requiring an audit of these financial statements.
The directors a¢knO￿edge their responsibilities for Complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with
respect to accounting records and the preparab'on of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 19 D￿mber 2024.
br.
SIL￿ &is¥
S Grisag
Trustee
Company Registration No. 03749034
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
Bradford Talking Magazines Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is 11-12 Eldon Place, Bradford, BD1 3AZ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "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)" The
Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the ftjnctional currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes.
Restricted fvnds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Grants that provide core ￿ndIng or are of a general nature are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty
of receipt and the amount can be measured with SLrffi¢ient reliability.
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resources in the
period for which, it has been received. Such income is only deferred when:
The donor specifies that the grant must only be used in future accounting periods., or
The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.
Investment income is recognised on a re￿1vable basis.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constwctive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accwal basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Other trading activities are the costs of trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuats-on of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the followng bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
2% straight line basis
200A straight line basis
33% straight line basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference be￿een the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carying amounts of itstsngible assets to detemine whether
there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimient loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss {if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilit'es.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when there
is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis
or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction
price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest
method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured al the
present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as
receivable wthin one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade 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 current liabilities if payment is due within one year
or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction
price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charty's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Taxation
As a charity the company is exempt from tax on income falling within part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010
and on gains falling within s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are
applied to its charitable objectives. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices are
received.
Temiination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide temiination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the statement of
financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are required to make judgements. estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Donations and gifts
Grants listed below
1,000
1,000
292,392
1,018
1,000
335,547
2,018
335,547
292,392
1,000
292.392
293.392
1,018
336,547
337,565
Grants receivable for
Core activities
BMDC - Department of
Health and Wellbeing
Bradford District and
Craven CCG
National Lottery
Community Fund- Hear
Our Voice
BMDC Innovation Fund
WYHHCP Champions
Department of Wellbeing
BMDC Adult Social Care
BMDC- Big
Conversation
Hale
Dept of Work and
Pensions
Talking Newspapers
Federation
73,891
73,891
82,499
82,499
15,000
15,000
60,000
60,000
74.483
26.330
27.447
4.802
35.000
74,483
26,330
27.447
4,802
35.000
74,459
25,500
24,276
74,459
25,500
24,276
25,000
25,000
13,000
30,813
13,000
30,813
31,406
31,406
1.433
1.433
2,600
2,600
292,392
292,392
335,547
335,547
Charitable activities
2024
2023
Social enterprise income
40,074
73,314
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Interest receivable
964
404
Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected ￿fjth them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
Charity during the current or previous year.
No travel expenses were reimbursed to trustees during the current or prior year.
Charitable activities
Charitable Depreciation
Activity
2024
Total Charitable Depreciation
2024
Activity
2023
Total
2023
2024
2023
Staff costs
Depreciation
Translation
Project expenditure
Volunteer and staff
travel and expenses
219.879
219.879
15.192
18.412
2.048
267,244
267,244
14,895
18,066
393
15.192
14,895
18.412
2.048
18,066
393
2.732
2,732
3,228
3,228
243,071
15,192
258,263
288,931
14,895
303,826
Share of support costs
(see note 8)
Share of govemance
costs (see note 81
230.516
230.516
87.209
87,209
3.191
3,191
2,904
2,904
476.778
15.192
491.970
379,044
14,895
393,939
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
135,791
340.987
15.144
48
150,935
341.035
68,298
310,746
14,895
83,193
310,746
476.778
15.192
491.970
379.044
14,895
393,939
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2024
Support Governance
costs
costs
2023
staff costs
Rates
Repairs and
maintenance
Heat and light
Insurance
Telephone
Computer and website
Printing, postage and
stationery
Sundry
Book keeping and payroll
Travel
18,055
2,952
18,055
2,952
16,368
3,656
16,368
3,656
169,246
8,347
2,562
2,824
15,060
169.246
8.347
2.562
2.824
15.060
26,082
9,495
2,522
1,348
17.570
26,082
9,495
2,522
1,348
17,570
695
4,178
6.110
487
695
4,178
6,110
487
1,839
4,413
3,360
556
1,839
4,413
3,360
556
Independent examination
3,191
3.191
2,904
2,904
230,516
3,191
233.707
87.209
2.904
90,113
Analysed between
Charitable activities
230,516
3,191
233.707
87.209
2.904
90,113
Support costs are allocated to the sole charitable purpose. Management and one staff member are allocated
40010 SUPPOrt costs and 600A direct costs.
Included in Govemance cost is £5,941 (2023 £2.904) paid to the Accountancts for Independent Examination.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Employees
The average monthly number emploY￿S during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Charitable activities
Management and administration
12
12
Total
13
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
220,673
12,719
4,542
257,775
18,740
7,097
237,934
283,612
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 in the current or prior year.
10 Taxation
As a charity the company is exempt from tax on incomefalling wthin part11 ofthe Corporation TaxAct 2010 and
on gains falling within $256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied
to its charitable objectives. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
11 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land Fixtures and
and buildings
fittings
Computers
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
454.576
25,923
172,000
2,387
652,499
2,387
At 31 March 2024
454.576
25,923
174,387
654,886
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
78.008
7.092
25,923
157,265
8,100
261,196
15,192
At 31 March 2024
85.100
25,923
165.365
276,388
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
369,476
9,022
378,498
At 31 March 2023
376,568
14,735
391,303
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BRADFORD TALKING MAGAZINES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Tangible fixed assets
(Continued
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
36,666
24.774
28,969
13,950
61.440
42,919
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Accruals
2,589
5,576
35,000
5,906
9,287
14
6,461
13,310
22.360
55,769
14 Deferred Income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows=
2024
2023
Deferred income is included within..
Current liabilities
35,000
Movements in the year..
Deferred income at 1 April 2023
Released from previous periods
Income deferred in the year
35,000
(35.000)
71,519
(71,519)
35,000
Deferred income at 31 March 2024
35,000
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Docusign Envelope ID.. ADF2454A-B24A4586-9D09-BA52BOE6E12A
BRADFORD TALKING MAGAZINES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees, during the year
payments of £4,542 (2023 £7,097) were made. At 31 March 2024 £879 (2023 £2,038) was included in creditors.
The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. ADF2454A-B24A4586-9D09-BA52BOE6E12A
BRADFORD TALKING MAGAZINES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17 Designated funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated fvnds which have been set aside out of
unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes=
Balance at
1 April 2022
Transfers
Balance at
1 April 2023
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 March 2024
Equipment Fund Net Value
Building Fund Net Value
Staff Contingency Fund
Major repairs
8,281
383,660
57.000
6.404
(7,090)
(8,890)
130.000
14,685
376,570
48,110
130,000
(5,6171
(7,0931
(9,6101
9,068
369,477
38,500
(130.000)
448,941
120.424
569,365
(130,000)
(22,3201
417,045
The designated funds represents the net l)ook value of capital items not included in the restricted equipment
fund. Atransfer has been made in the year to show the depreciation of assets in the year. The funds will reduce
as the assets are depreciated. The contingency ftjnd is to provide for redundancy pay in the unlikely event the
charity has to wind down.
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Docusign Envelope ID.. ADF2454A-B24A4586-9D09-BA52BOE6E12A
BRADFORD TALKING MAGAZINES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20 Members. liability
The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of
the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event
of liquidation.
21 Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel. is as follows.
2024
2023
Aggregate compensation
45,137
44,341
There were no further related party transactions which require disdosure (2023 none).
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