Charity registration number 1077173
Company registration number 03815677 (England and Wales)
PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mrs S M Bersin | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr J Westcott | ||
| Mrs S T McLaughlin | ||
| Mrs H A Noon | ||
| Mr K J Taylor | (Appointed 23 October 2023) | |
| Charity number | 1077173 | |
| Company number | 03815677 | |
| Registered office | South Road | |
| Liverpool | ||
| Merseyside | ||
| L24 9PZ | ||
| Independent examiner | Helen Furlong FCCA | |
| McLintocks (NW) Limited | ||
| 46 Hamilton Square | ||
| Birkenhead | ||
| Wirral | ||
| Merseyside | ||
| CH41 5AR | ||
| Bankers | National Westminster Bank Plc | |
| 22 Castle Street | ||
| Liverpool | ||
| L2 0UP | ||
| Solicitors | Hill Dickinson | |
| 1 St Paul's Square | ||
| Liverpool | ||
| Merseyside | ||
| L3 9SJ |
PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 - 8 |
| Statement of cash flows | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 18 |
PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, a deed of trust, 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity are as follows:
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Advance the education of the public. (South Merseyside).
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The provision of bursaries, grants, and resources to enhance education and Employment.
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To promote and support further education and vocational training
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To promote other general charitable purposes for the benefit of the public.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Public benefit
The board of trustees is aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The trustees believe that this report demonstrates how the charity provides public benefit.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Achievements and performance
Review of the Charity's Activities
As reported in 2022, the Charity took over the running of the building in 2010 after its previous tenant went into administration.
The Trustees continued to carry on and develop the training activities formerly controlled by its former tenant and received considerable support from several large employers, including Jaguar Land Rover, Knowsley Council, and Liverpool Council. We are deeply grateful for their continued support, which has been instrumental in our success.
In particular, the Charity benefitted from Jaguar Land Rover's use of its facilities for recruiting, assessing, and
training potential employees.
We have also facilitated Jaguar Land Rover’s delivery of two-month-long training on mental health awareness and diversity and inclusion to 5000 of their Associates.
Northwest Ambulance Service use our facilities to both train and upskill new and existing members of staff. Across 2023 the numbers that have attained qualifications are in excess 1,500. This is looking to continue into 2024.
We have in place training companies who deliver training using the premises on a long-term booking for 12
months.
In addition, the following companies accessed the facilities to deliver Conferences and training to their employees and students; Riverside Housing Association, LHT, AstraZeneca, Seqirus, NHS, 5 Borough Partnership, NWAS, Knowsley Council, Liverpool Council, Jaguar Land Rover and Ford Motor Company.
Over the past year, we have accommodated a voluntary group that works with young men on Mental health issues. We have also supported holding events for several respective charities, showcasing our commitment to the community.
We are proud of our strong ties with the local community. We have facilitated community groups from Halewood and Speke to use our facilities for training and meetings. These initiatives reflect our commitment to supporting local initiatives and positively impacting our community.
In the past year, we have supported two individuals in obtaining qualifications to further their chances of employment and develop skills to help others within their local community. This is just one example of how we are making a difference in our community. We are committed to supporting individuals and organisations in our community and making a positive impact in South Merseyside. We have also employed a young Neurodiverse person from the local community and supported them in gaining qualifications and ongoing personal development.
Partnership for Learning is very active in supporting local community objectives.
We have supported local organisations in the community by using rooms at no cost. We have also been looking to offer office space to a local charity who support terminally ill children, within Partnership for Learning.
Financial review
The financial results for the year are shown on pages 6 and 7 of these financial statements, In summary, they show a surplus of £102,421, compared with a surplus of £37,165 for 2022.
This positive economic performance is a testament to the charity's sound financial management and resilience in facing challenges. The cash position remains strong, with net current assets of £349,201 (2022 £255,670) indicating the charity's economic stability and ability to meet its obligations. The charity's free reserves amounted to £326,700 (2022 £223,170).
Reserves policy
It is trustee policy to maintain a minimum of cash on deposit which represents at least three months core costs. Currently this policy is easily met.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Risk management
The trustees are committed to identifying and reviewing the risks to which the charity is exposed. They have implemented a robust risk management strategy, including regular risk assessments and establishing appropriate controls. This strategy provides reasonable assurance against fraud and error, ensuring the charity's financial stability.
Plans for the future
Looking ahead, the trustees are committed to maximising the usage of our building by encouraging as many training organisations as possible on Merseyside and further afield to use our excellent facilities. We recognise the need to diversify and be flexible in using rooms to meet the challenges of the current economy and business needs. Our primary focus is on providing high-quality training linked directly to current local employer requirements, and we will continue to develop our employer engagement strategy to achieve this.
Its primary purpose is to provide high-quality training linked directly to current local employer requirements; PFL Charity continues to develop its employer engagement strategy.
We are looking at further negotiations to partner with other training organisations and have them deliver their training in PFL.
We are currently consulting with other companies and are in talks with them, which will put the charity in a firmer financial position.
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Enable us to provide low-cost training and support to small local businesses.
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Support local community access funding to further training needs to help them into employment.
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Work closely with other agencies to support new opportunities for the future
We will support local voluntary groups in hiring the Partnership for Learning facility, with local action involving free use of the rooms.
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is governed by a deed of trust, which serves as its governing document. It operates as a limited company, limited by guarantee, by the Companies Act 2006. The governance structure includes a board of trustees responsible for the charity's overall management and strategic direction.
It is a registered charity governed by its governing document dated 25 August 1999.
The charity received substantial donations and grants from local businesses and organisations which were used in part to build a large, high specification training / conference centre in Speke near Liverpool which was completed in March 2001.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mrs S M Bersin Mr D Dunning (Retired 22 October 2023) Mr J Westcott Mrs S T McLaughlin Mrs H A Noon Mr K J Taylor (Appointed 23 October 2023)
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The process of recruiting and appointing new trustees is transparent and fair. Vacancies are filled by invitation to individuals from critical stakeholders interested in the charity's type of businesses and activities and who have the skills and knowledge to bring to the board. No external body has the right to appoint a Trustee, and the mix of the trustees is at the board's discretion. This ensures a diverse and balanced board that can effectively represent the interests of the public, private, community, and voluntary sectors.
New trustees are invited and encouraged to attend short briefing sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and its context. The secretary ensures that the trustees are kept updated with any changes in legislation, rules, or regulations that may affect the charity.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Mr K J Taylor
Trustee Dated: .........................
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Partnership For Learning (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of FCCA, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Helen Furlong FCCA McLintocks (NW) Limited
46 Hamilton Square Birkenhead Wirral Merseyside CH41 5AR
Dated: .........................
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | - | 312 |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Facilities | 4 | 607,000 | 447,116 |
| Catering | 4 | 127,248 | 80,795 |
| Investments | 5 | 2,851 | 449 |
| Total income | 737,099 | 528,672 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Facilities | 6 | 544,300 | 417,934 |
| Catering | 6 | 90,378 | 73,573 |
| Total charitable expenditure | 634,678 | 491,507 | |
| Total expenditure | 634,678 | 491,507 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 102,421 | 37,165 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 January 2023 | 1,578,192 | 1,541,028 | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2023 | 1,680,613 | 1,578,193 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Stocks 13 Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Loans and overdrafts 15 Taxation and social security Other creditors 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Loans and overdrafts 15 Net assets excluding pension liability Net assets The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ £ 1,353,913 1,500 112,789 318,621 432,910 10,000 46,183 27,526 83,709 349,201 1,703,114 22,501 (22,501) 1,680,613 1,680,613 1,680,613 1,680,613 |
2022 £ £ 1,355,023 1,000 114,815 214,214 330,029 10,000 33,710 30,649 74,359 255,670 1,610,693 32,500 (32,500) 1,578,193 1,578,193 1,578,193 1,578,193 |
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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 December 2023.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
.............................. Mr K J Taylor Trustee
Company registration number 03815677 (England and Wales)
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 21 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities Financing activities Repayment of bank loans Net cash used in financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2023 £ (1,127) 2,851 (9,999) |
£ 112,682 1,724 (9,999) 104,407 214,214 318,621 |
2022 £ (2,101) 449 (7,500) |
£ 935 (1,652) (7,500) (8,217) 222,431 214,214 |
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PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Partnership For Learning is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is South Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 9PZ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
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 concern 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.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors 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.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and all other receipts from fundraising are reported gross and the related fundraising costs are reported in expenditure.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity, this is normally on notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Charitable activities
Charitable activities expenditure comprise those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and also costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs
These represent costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Costs are allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
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 valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings Enter depreciation rate via StatDB - cd75 Plant and equipment 33% on cost Fixtures and fittings 33% on cost Computers 33% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.
1.7 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.8 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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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 at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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 Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 Taxation
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
1.10 Retirement benefits
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
3 Donations and legacies
| Total | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| general | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other Covid funding | - | 312 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
4 Charitable activities
| Provision of training facilities 2023 £ Sale of goods 606,914 Other income 86 607,000 |
Catering 2023 £ 127,248 - 127,248 |
Total Provision of training facilities 2023 2022 £ £ 734,162 447,116 86 - 734,248 447,116 |
Catering 2022 £ 80,795 - 80,795 |
Total 2022 £ 527,911 - |
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| 527,911 |
5 Income from investments
Interest receivable
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
|---|---|
| funds | funds |
| 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ |
| 2,851 | 449 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6 Charitable activities
| Provision of training facilities Catering 2023 2023 £ £ Catering purchases - 50,487 Rates & water 49,784 - Insurance 19,407 - Heat & light 176,359 - Office cleaning 13,315 - Building maintenance 53,506 - Sundry expenses 1,847 - 314,218 50,487 Share of support costs (see note 7) 194,139 39,891 Share of governance costs (see note 7) 35,943 - 544,300 90,378 |
Total Provision of training facilities Catering 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 50,487 - 41,312 49,784 49,664 - 19,407 18,916 - 176,359 91,635 - 13,315 15,275 - 53,506 33,479 - 1,847 3,147 - 364,705 212,116 41,312 234,030 181,837 32,261 35,943 23,981 - 634,678 417,934 73,573 |
Total 2022 £ 41,312 49,664 18,916 91,635 15,275 33,479 3,147 |
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| 253,428 214,098 23,981 |
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| 491,507 |
7 Support costs allocated to activities
| Staff costs Depreciation Travel Printing & stationery Telephone ICT support Bank charges Bank loan interest Governance costs Analysed between: Facilities Catering |
2023 £ 212,903 2,235 3,390 1,948 8,935 3,368 603 648 35,943 269,973 230,082 39,891 269,973 |
2022 £ 193,188 3,786 1,106 1,905 8,761 4,101 453 798 23,981 |
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| 238,079 | ||
| 205,818 32,261 |
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| 238,079 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 8 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 9 Trustees There were no trustee expenses during the year (2022 £nil.) 10 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: Support staff Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2023 £ 2,235 2023 Number 9 2023 £ 199,851 12,816 236 212,903 |
2022 £ 3,786 |
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| 2022 Number 8 |
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| 2022 £ 181,127 11,960 101 |
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| 193,188 |
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Chief Executive whose employee benefits total £60,387 (2022: £58,596).
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 12 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 January 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2023 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 December 2023 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 13 Stocks Raw materials and consumables 14 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 15 Loans and overdrafts Bank loans Payable within one year Payable after one year |
Leasehold land and buildings £ 1,352,550 - 1,352,550 - - - 1,352,550 1,352,550 |
Plant and equipment Fixtures and fittings £ £ 129,357 495,497 524 - 129,881 495,497 129,003 494,276 528 610 129,531 494,886 350 611 354 1,222 |
Computers £ 551,330 603 551,933 550,434 1,097 551,531 402 897 2023 £ 1,500 2023 £ 94,281 18,508 112,789 2023 £ 32,501 10,000 22,501 |
Total £ 2,528,734 1,127 |
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| 2,529,861 | |||||
| 1,173,713 2,235 |
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| 1,175,948 | |||||
| 1,353,913 | |||||
| 1,355,023 | |||||
| 2022 £ 1,000 |
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| 2022 £ 97,899 16,916 |
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| 114,815 | |||||
| 2022 £ 42,500 |
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| 10,000 32,500 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
15 Loans and overdrafts
(Continued)
The bank loan is a government backed Bounce Back loan repayable over 5 Years. Interest is charged at 2.5%.
16 Other creditors falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 17 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2023 £ 23,478 1,298 2,750 27,526 2023 £ 236 |
2022 £ 26,529 1,220 2,900 |
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| 30,649 | ||
| 2022 £ 101 |
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
18 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At General funds Previous year: At General funds |
1 January 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2023 £ £ £ £ 1,578,192 737,099 (634,678) 1,680,613 1 January 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2022 £ £ £ £ 1,541,028 528,672 (491,507) 1,578,193 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
19 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
| 20 | Analysis of changes in net funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January | Cash flows At | 31 December | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 214,214 | 104,407 | 318,621 | |
| Loans falling due within one year | (10,000) | - | (10,000) | |
| Loans falling due after more than one year | (32,500) | 9,999 | (22,501) | |
| 171,714 | 114,406 | 286,120 | ||
| 21 | Cash generated from operations | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |||
| Surplus for the year | 102,421 | 37,165 | ||
| Adjustments for: | ||||
| Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities | (2,851) | (449) | ||
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | 2,236 | 3,786 | ||
| Movements in working capital: | ||||
| (Increase) in stocks | (500) | - | ||
| Decrease/(increase) in debtors | 2,026 | (51,686) | ||
| Increase in creditors | 9,350 | 12,119 | ||
| Cash generated from operations | 112,682 | 935 |
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