Charity Registration No. 1079475
Company Registration No. 03816738 (England and Wales)
PROJECT 34
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
PROJECT 34
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr A Turner |
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| Mr X Vernon | |
| Mrs L Bowe | |
| Mrs S Worgan | |
| Secretary | Mr A Turner |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 1079475 |
| Company number | 03816738 |
| Registered office | 32-34 Weaste Road |
| Salford | |
| M5 5FW | |
| Independent examiner | AJP Corporate Accountants Limited |
| 9 Brenton Business Complex | |
| Bond Street | |
| Bury | |
| BL9 7BE |
PROJECT 34
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Statement of cash flows | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 17 |
PROJECT 34
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors of Project 34 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 Project and of the incoming resources 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:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Project will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Project 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 Project and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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PROJECT 34
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Project's governing document, 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 Project's objects are to provide social housing accommodation, care and support for the vulnerable homeless. From 4 December 2014 Project 34 is also a Registered Provider with the ‘Regulator of Social Housing’ (RSH) – Registration number 4800 and is required to comply with their Regulatory Framework. There has been no change in activities during the year.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Project should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
At the main hostel, Project 34 provides fully-furnished individual rooms, with cleaning services and laundry, together with communal kitchen, dining and lounge facilities, for 27 vulnerable homeless people. There is also a ‘move on’ hostel with duplicate communal services, but much lighter supervision, this can accommodate a further 8 individuals. Occupancy levels are usually over 95%.
Project 34 sees the demonstration of Value for Money (VfM) as an important factor in ensuring that our Commissioners and Regulators are able to take a view on the investment made of public monies. We already monitor against various VfM indicators and are looking to identify how we can adapt our systems so as to reflect some of the new Standards that the RSH have introduced, even though these are mainly geared towards ‘large Registered Providers with bed-units of 1,000 or more.
Tenant Satisfaction Survey
Project 34 has always had high regard to what its tenants think of the overall service it provides, The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) now require all Registered Providers to carry out a formal survey to ascertain this - in Project 34's case, every two years.
Accordingly, we have surveyed all Tenants using the following relevant questions suggested by the RSH
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a) Overall satisfaction?
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b) Satisfaction with repairs?
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c) Satisfaction with time taken to complete most recent repair?
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d) Satisfaction that the home is well maintained?
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e) Satisfaction that the home is safe?
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f) Satisfaction that the landlord listens to tenant views and acts upon them?
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g) Satisfaction that the landlord keeps tenants informed about things that matter to them?
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h) Agreement that the landlord treats tenants fairly and with respect?
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i) Satisfaction with the landlord’s approach to handling complaints?
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j) Satisfaction that the landlord keeps communal areas clean and well maintained?
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k) Satisfaction that the landlord makes a positive contribution to neighbourhoods?
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l) Satisfaction with the landlord’s approach to handling anti-social behaviour?
Some of the questions were not relevant to individual tenants as they hadn't experienced certain aspects of the service (eg b), c) and i)) and after taking these in account, the satisfaction levels averaged 98%. For the small minority who expressed non-satisfaction (ie 2%), further discussions took place and the respective issues were resolved.
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PROJECT 34
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Housing Ombudsman have subsequently confirmed that they are satisfied that we have provided and published all necessary documents as part of its submission. Their Duty to Monitor team will in due course carry out an assessment of the annual submission to determine if the landlord demonstrates compliance with the Complaint Handling Code and will contact the landlord once this is commenced. It is worth noting that in the various press releases that the Housing Ombudsman have recently issued, there has been a very mixed response to other organisation’s performance in carrying out this Tenant’s Satisfaction survey and therefore it is very encouraging that the initial Housing Ombudsman’s report is positive in that we have fully complied with submission requirement requirements. Its however important not to become complacent regarding Tenants Satisfaction and if any actions points are required following the Duty Monitor assessment, these will be immediately actioned.
Financial review
Income from room rentals was up this year. In total, incoming resources rose by 8% to £713,114. Increases in the costs of wages, repairs and depreciation were the main reasons why expenditure rose by 8% so that income exceeded expenditure by £51,013.
Also as the building is aging and with its specific usage, the frequency and cost of 'standard/annual repairs' is increasing but also the need for additional ad-hoc repair costs which though they may not occur every year, do need to be 'saved for' (i.e. 'contingency provision') so that they can be afforded when they happen.
The total funds at 31 October 2024 amounted to £675,622, so the project is still well able to fund its day to day operations and to seek new opportunities for its expertise while remaining completely self-supporting and without having to resort to public appeals.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Project that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level to give it an adequate safety margin and that will enable it to consider running other hostels as and when the opportunity arises. 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 Project’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The trustees have maintained the £300,000 capital building fund in order to support the proposed new building development. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Principal funding sources
The project's primary source of income is currently Housing Benefit claimed on behalf of the client group. We are however continually looking at opportunities to diversify with other income streams whilst maintaining the overall aims and objectives of the Charity and also complying fully with RSH registration and standards.
The Charity is currently liaising with Salford City Council rough sleeper team with a view to locating sleeping pods on land owned by the Charity which is currently vacant. This would be utilised for entrenched rough sleepers with extensive needs and issues that would make it difficult to accommodate them within the main Project. This would be a useful source of future income.
Plans for future periods
Project 34 is still mindful that the Government may still at sometime in the near future look to impose restrictions on social housing funding and is therefore will continue to explore ways in which can demonstrate Value for Money. Project 34 has also purchased a plot of land immediately adjacent to the main building with a view to immediate development. Full planning permission is now in place for 9 one bed room flats for affordable rent. This decision was made to increase the Project's operating surplus and also mitigate against any potential future funding changes. The trustees are aware that this building project will absorb some cash reserves, but do not expect this will put undue pressure on their reserves policy. Trustees are also looking to further improve upon ‘Tenants Satisfaction Measures (TSM)’ monitoring in order to ensure that they are able to demonstrate a greater transparency concerning landlord performance and are also able to inform the RSH in its efforts to improve ‘consumer standards’ nationally.
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PROJECT 34
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Structure, governance and management
Project 34 is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30 July 1999 and registered as a charity from that time. The Memorandum of Association sets out the powers and objects of the charitable company which is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of a winding up, members have guaranteed to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
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:
Mr A Turner
Mr X Vernon Mrs L Bowe Mrs S Worgan
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Articles prescribe that these shall be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12 Trustees and that one third of their number shall retire at each Annual General Meeting. Only a retiring Trustee, or a person nominated by the Trustees, is eligible for election.
The trustees, networking with the local authority, the police, the probation service and other interested parties, are continuing to seek new candidates to join their ranks, and particularly, younger people with appropriate specialist knowledge. Trustee numbers and responsibility awareness will remain a key feature in the Project’s governance arrangements.
Trustee Induction and Training
The legal, financial and managerial framework, together with the obligations of a Trustee, are thoroughly explained to each candidate, before he or she accepts office. After that, the new Trustee, in the company of the very experienced hostel manager, spends time at the hostels, seeing at first hand, how operations are conducted and how the day to day problems are dealt with in order to gain a reasonable understanding of the breadth of the social business This is followed by discussions with other trustees as to the contribution the newcomer can make and how this fits into the future plans for the development of the Charity. Trustees also receive external training so as to better understand their role and responsibilities.
Risk Management
Risks, Risk Management and Stress Testing is a frequent agenda item at staff and Trustee Meetings and risks such as:
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Funding- both current and future funding;
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Safeguarding;
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Issues affecting RSH Standards;
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Business Continuity, including dealing with public health emergencies such as Covid 19;
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Relevant changes in legislation and/or Salford Council policy;
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Continuing to meet the National Housing Federation’s ‘Code of Governance’ (2020);
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Maintaining Tennant and other Stakeholder Satisfaction.
are assessed and mitigation options considered.
A thorough assessment of the risks to which the charity is exposed, is also regularly undertaken externally by a professional risk assessment firm, covering the risks faced by the Charity, its staff and its users in all departments. Their recommendations have been implemented and risks are kept under constant review.
There have been no collections from the public and cash receipts are small, so risks to the Charity’s funds from dishonesty are minimal. With 4 trustees it has been possible to institute a simple, but robust system of internal control, as recommended by the Charity’s independent examiner.
Trustees and Senior Staff also state ‘Declarations of Interest’ at any discussion/decision making process (eg Trustee meetings)
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PROJECT 34
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Organisational structure
Organisational Structure
The trustees meet formally or informally, whenever necessary, in order to manage the Charity's affairs. Administration is delegated to a full-time Project Manager (reporting to the Trustee Chairman as required) and he and his staff, look after the day to day operation of the hostel. The Trustees provide their services on a voluntary basis; the manager and other staff are paid.
Employee involvement
The Project's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.
Information of matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting performance.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr A Turner Mr X Vernon Trustee Trustee
24 April 2025
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PROJECT 34
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PROJECT 34
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Project 34 (the Project) for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the Project (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.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Project are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Project’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Project’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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 Project as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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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 Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements 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.
AJP Corporate Accountants Limited
9 Brenton Business Complex Bond Street Bury BL9 7BE 24 April 2025
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PROJECT 34
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Capital fund 2024 2024 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 - - Income from letting 4 713,114 - Investments 5 349 - Total income 713,463 - Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 662,450 - Total expenditure 662,450 - Net income and movement in funds 51,013 - Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 November 2023 324,609 300,000 Fund balances at 31 October 2024 375,622 300,000 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Capital fund 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ - 10 - 713,114 661,841 - 349 558 - 713,463 662,409 - 662,450 615,814 - 662,450 615,814 - 51,013 46,595 - 624,609 278,014 300,000 675,622 324,609 300,000 |
Total 2023 £ 10 661,841 558 |
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| 662,409 615,814 |
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| 615,814 | ||
| 46,595 578,014 |
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| 624,609 |
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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PROJECT 34
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital funds Building Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 117,529 343,914 461,443 (21,243) |
£ 235,422 440,200 675,622 300,000 375,622 675,622 |
2023 £ 117,861 283,033 400,894 (22,644) |
£ 246,359 378,250 |
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| 624,609 | ||||
| 300,000 324,609 |
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| 624,609 |
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 October 2024.
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.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 24 April 2025
Mr A Turner Trustee
Mr X Vernon Trustee
Company Registration No. 03816738
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PROJECT 34
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 19 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income received Net cash used in investing activities Net cash generated from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2024 £ (2,930) 349 |
£ 63,462 (2,581) - 60,881 283,033 343,914 |
2023 £ (648) 558 |
£ 38,103 (90) - 38,013 245,020 283,033 |
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Project 34 is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 32-34 Weaste Road, Salford, M5 5FW.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Project's governing document, 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). The Project is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Project. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. 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 Project 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.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the Project is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
1.5 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:
| Freehold land and buildings | 2% |
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| Leasehold land and buildings | 10% |
| Fixtures and fittings | 33.3% |
| Motor vehicles | 20% |
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.
1.6 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Project reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment 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).
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 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 liabilities.
1.8 Financial instruments
The Project 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 Project's balance sheet when the Project 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 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 Project’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 Employee benefits
- The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Project is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.10 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Project’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.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations and gifts | - | 10 | |
| 4 | Income from income from letting | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Letting and licensing arrangements | 713,114 | 661,841 | |
| 5 | Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Interest receivable | 349 | 558 |
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
6 Charitable activities
| 2024 £ Staff costs 377,726 Depreciation and impairment 13,867 Property rental costs 69,003 Council tax and insurance 10,022 Light, heat and water 43,220 Cleaning 11,670 Repairs and maintenance 85,983 Printing, postage and stationery 2,413 Telephone 4,578 Motor running expenses 5,199 Travelling expenses 1,076 Consultancy fees 8,696 Accounting and payroll services 5,870 Sundry expenses 3,628 Food 13,672 Computer running costs 5,827 662,450 7 Net movement in funds 2024 £ The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 13,867 |
2023 £ 358,960 4,158 71,509 9,596 42,690 12,193 73,168 6,474 4,395 2,548 230 4,875 5,850 1,810 10,376 6,982 |
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| 615,814 | |
| 2023 £ 4,158 |
8 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Project during the year.
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
9 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2024 Number 11 £ 341,590 28,596 7,540 377,726 |
2023 Number 11 |
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| £ 324,971 26,735 7,254 |
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| 358,960 |
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | ||
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| Freehold land and buildings Leasehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ £ Cost At 1 November 2023 238,887 57,407 159,658 Additions - - 2,930 At 31 October 2024 238,887 57,407 162,588 Depreciation and impairment At 1 November 2023 40,010 57,406 149,840 Depreciation charged in the year 3,066 - 10,801 At 31 October 2024 43,076 57,406 160,641 Carrying amount At 31 October 2024 195,811 1 1,947 At 31 October 2023 198,877 1 9,818 |
Motor vehicles £ 47,079 - 47,079 9,416 - 9,416 37,663 37,663 |
Total £ 503,031 2,930 |
| 505,961 | ||
| 256,672 13,867 |
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| 270,539 | ||
| 235,422 | ||
| 246,359 |
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 12 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxation and social security Payments received on account Accruals and deferred income 14 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2024 £ 57,813 450 59,266 117,529 2024 £ 7,383 1,677 12,183 21,243 2024 £ 7,540 |
2023 £ 58,496 800 58,565 |
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| 117,861 | ||
| 2023 £ 7,166 2,270 13,208 |
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| 22,644 | ||
| 2023 £ 7,254 |
The Project operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Project in an independently administered fund.
15 Restricted funds - Capital fund
These are restricted funds which are material to the Project's activities.
| At 1 November 2023 At 31 £ Building fund 300,000 300,000 |
October 2024 £ 300,000 |
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| 300,000 |
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
16 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of income which are not subject to specific conditions 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 1 November 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 324,609 713,463 (662,450) Previous year: At 1 November 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 £ £ £ General funds 278,014 662,409 (615,814) Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ Fund balances at 31 October 2024 are represented by: Tangible assets 235,422 - Current assets/(liabilities) 140,200 300,000 375,622 300,000 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ Fund balances at 31 October 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets 246,359 - Current assets/(liabilities) 78,250 300,000 324,609 300,000 |
October 2024 £ 375,622 October 2023 £ 324,609 Total 2024 £ 235,422 440,200 675,622 Total 2023 £ 246,359 378,250 624,609 |
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17 Analysis of net assets between funds
18 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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PROJECT 34
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 19 Cash generated from operations Surplus for the year Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets Movements in working capital: Decrease/(increase) in debtors (Decrease)/increase in creditors Cash generated from operations 20 Analysis of changes in net funds |
2024 2023 £ £ 51,013 46,595 (349) (558) 13,867 4,158 332 (13,787) (1,401) 1,695 63,462 38,103 |
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The Project had no material debt during the year.
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