CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31st MARCH 2023
Charity Number 1077203
Mitchell Charlesworth Accountants Chester
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
TRUST INFORMATION 31st March 2023
Trustees: Mr. M.A.T. Trevor-Barnston (Chairman) Mr. N.W. Bromley-Davenport Mrs. S.E. Sellers Bankers: Lloyds Bank 8 Foregate Street Chester CH1 1XP Independent Examiner: Mr R Hall FCA Mitchell Charlesworth Accountants 24 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2AU Registered Office: Cheshire Constabulary Clemonds Hey Oakmere Road Winsford Cheshire CW7 2UA
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT TRUSTEES’ REPORT 31st March 2023
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023.
Objects of the Charity
The Charity was constituted under a trust deed dated 12th July 1999 to promote for the public benefit, and in particular for the young (primarily through their own motivation and initiative), a safer and increased quality of life through the prevention of crime and the protection of people of all ages and property from criminal acts; to secure the advancement of education particularly amongst those between the ages of five years and twentyfive years of age but also for the public benefit generally in all matters relating to crime and to alcohol, drug and other solvent abuse at large in the County of Cheshire.
Statement of Public Benefit
The Trustees believe that the objects of the Charity are compliant with the Charities Commission Guidance on Public Benefit.
Appointment of Trustees
Details of Trustees can be found on page 1. The body of trustees shall consist not more than nine persons being ex-officio trustees, nominated trustees and co-opted trustees. The ex-officio trustee shall be the incumbent High Sheriff.
Organisation of the Charity
The Trustees hold at least one ordinary meeting per year which may be called at any time by the Chairman or any two trustees upon not less than ten days notice being given to the other trustees. A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairman or any two trustees upon not less than four days notice being given to the other Trustees of the matters to be discussed but if the matters include an appointment of a trustee or a proposal to amend any of trust deed clauses, then twenty one days notice must be given. There shall be a quorum when at least one third of the number of trustees or two trustees which ever is the greater are present at the meeting. Every matter shall be determined by a majority of votes of the Trustees present and voting on the question. The chairman shall have the casting vote.
Achievements and performance of the charity
The number of projects supported for the year 2022/2023 was 685. Since the first ever grant was made in 1999 Cheshire Crimebeat has supported 4,501 projects and over £500,000 has been given in schemes all across the Cheshire Police area in the last 24 years with an excess of half a million young people benefiting directly or indirectly.
Recognition
We wish to record our grateful thanks to Cheshire Constabulary for their staunch support over the year and their generous funding of £20,000, which has enabled Mark Watson, our co-ordinator, to achieve such success over the year.
Considerable work has been done this last year to support projects in Halton such as ‘Operation Gripped’ and ‘Kops ‘n’ Kids’ (now a trademark name) with projects specifically directed towards young people to tackle the problem of illegal money lending and ‘County Lines’ initiatives. This work has also received national recognition and awards for its success, having seen thousand of young people benefit from crime prevention and diversionary activities in Halton. PC Ian Hampson deserves great credit for all the work he has done in this regard.
ABC (South Cheshire Boxing Club) was the recipient of our 4,000[th] grant, which coincided with their award of QAVS by The Duke of Gloucester.
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
31st March 2023
Financial review and reserves
The Statement of the Financial Activities on page 6 shows that resources retained for future use at 31st March 2023 amount to £31,641 (2022 £37,821).
Grant Making Policy
The Trustees ask for grant applications through Parish Councils, Youth Justice Teams, Community Safety Partnership, Probation Service, Youth and Church Groups, Cadets, Scouting Movement and Cheshire Children’s Service. Grant applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed in particular those related to the operations and finances and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
Reporting Accountants
Mitchell Charlesworth will continue in office as reporting accountants for the ensuing year.
On behalf of the Trustees
M.A.T. Trevor-Barnston 11 September 2023
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for:
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keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
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safeguarding the charity’s assets;
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taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud.
Mitchell Charlesworth
Accountants
24 Nicholas Street · Chester · CH1 2AU
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Cheshire Crimebeat
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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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
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act); and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr R Hall FCA Independent Examiner 11 September 2023
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31st March 2023
| Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| Funds | Funds | ||
| Year to | Year to | ||
| 31.3.2023 | 31.3.2022 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Incoming Resources | 4 | ||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | |||
| Voluntary income : donations | 25,888 | 33,324 | |
| Investment Income | 166 | 8 | |
| _____ | _____ | ||
| Total Incoming Resources | 26,054 | 33,332 | |
| Resources Expended | |||
| Charitable activities: | |||
| Grants | 5 | 32,958 | 35,895 |
| Write off prior year cheques not cashed | 6 | (1,793) | - |
| Governance costs | 7 | 1,069 | 961 |
| ______ | _____ | ||
| Total Resources Expended | 32,234 | 36,856 | |
| Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the year | (6,180) | (3,524) | |
| Total Funds brought forward | 37,821 | 41,345 | |
| Total Funds carried forward | 31,641 | 37,821 |
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
BALANCE SHEET as at 31st MARCH 2023
| Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| Funds | Funds | ||
| 31.3.2023 | 31.3.2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | |||
| Debtors | 8 | 2,000 | - |
| Cash at Bank | 30,709 | 38,893 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Creditors, amounts falling | |||
| due within one year | 9 | 1,068 | 1,072 |
| ______ | ______ | ||
| Net Assets | 29,641 | 37,821 | |
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 29,641 | 37,821 |
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 11 September 2023 and signed on its behalf by Mr. M.A.T. Trevor-Barnston
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31st March 2023
1. Accounting Policies
In preparing the accounts the following accounting policies have been complied with:
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a. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with 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 the 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
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b. The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
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c. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
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d. Investment income is recorded when receivable.
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e. Gift Aid reclaimable on donations to the charity is included with the amount received.
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f. Expenditure on grants is recorded once the Trust has made an unconditional commitment to pay the grant and this is communicated to the beneficiary or the grant has been paid, whichever is the earlier. The Trust has not made any grant commitments of more than one year.
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g. Other expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis.
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Taxation
The Trust is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income where it is applied for charitable purposes.
- Related Party Transactions
None of the trustees were paid any remuneration or expenses by the charity during the year (2022: None).
CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31st March 2023
4. Analysis of Incoming Resources
| Voluntary income: Donations Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Halton Borough Council Cheshire East Council Sundry Investment Income Bank Interest |
Year to Year to 31.3.2023 31.3.2022 £ £ 20,000 28,176 3,025 - 2,500 5,000 363 148 25,888 33,324 166 8 |
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CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31st March 2023
5. Analysis of Grants Made, 685 projects
| No. 3817 - 3826 Kops N Kids Halton 3827 - 3830 Kops N Kids The Heath Runcorn 3831 PCC Cheshire - Farnworth Community Day Widnes 3832-3839 Winsford Youth Community Forum 3840 St Giles Trust - Crime Prevention Northwich 3841 Kops N Kids Halton 3842 J Smith Kops N Kids Runcorn 3843 Crucial Crew - Child Safety 3844-3868 Cheshire East Crime Prevention 3869-3870 Op Gripped - Pheonix Park 3871-4020 South Cheshire ABC 4021-4070 Kops N Kids The Runcorn 4071-4079 Kops N Kids Brookvale 4080-4084 Kops N KidsShirts & Football Events Summer 2022 4085 Kops N Kids Halton 4086-4090 Kops N Kids Halton 4091-4104 Winsford Community Fishing Project 4105-4118 Warrington Tap Out Summer Camps 4119-4222 Northwich Basketball club 4223-4326 Indigo Promotion - Cheshire Junior Safety Officers 4327-4328 Kops N Kids Halton 4329-4330 Kops N Kids Halton 4331-4340 PCC for Cheshire Road Safety 4391-4360 PCC for Cheshire Crime Prevention 4361-4410 Cheshire Crime Prevention & Road Safety 4411-4421Community Tall Ships Challenge & Northwich Halloween Monster Mash 4422-4441 Cheshire East Youth County Lines - Cook & Connect 4442-4453Cheshire East Youth County Lines - Community Crime Prevention Handforth & Wilmslow 4454-4458 Christmas Crime Prevention 4459-4478 CELLS Runcorn 4479 Christmas Crime Prevention 4480-4483 Roller Discos Ltd Kops N Kids Operation Treacle 4484-4499 Halton Youth Support 4500 Easter Crime Prevention Northwich 4501 PCSO - Easter Crime Prevention Winsford Total Prepayment TBA Drugwatch Trust |
£ 578.00 170.00 315.00 1,000.00 250.00 38.96 132.99 180.00 3,000.00 170.00 2,000.00 1,242.80 1,037.99 611.20 239.00 360.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 3,354.40 187.99 126.00 400.00 1,580.40 2,500.00 600.00 1,000.00 950.00 200.00 2,940.00 278.78 600.00 614.87 200.00 100.00 32,958.38 2,000.00 |
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CHESHIRE CRIMEBEAT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31st March 2023
| 6. Brought Forward Unpresented Cheques Written Off Cheques written to fund prior year projects not cashed within 6 months of writing 7. Governance Costs Accountancy 8. Current assets Prepayments 9. Creditors, amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2023 £ 1,793 _ 1,793 2023 £ 1,069 ___ 1,069 2023 £ 2,000 2023 £ 1,068 |
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