REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 to 9 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 26 |
STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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
Objectives and aims
Stepney Bank Stables (SBS) aims to bring joy and enhance the lasting life chances of young people through caring for and riding horses. We provide young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to trust 363 days per year. We primarily, but not exclusively, engage with children and young people aged 8-18 from the local community. We aim to develop the emotional and social capabilities of our attendees with particular focus on confidence, communication, building relationships, responsibility, teamwork and perseverance. We attract young people from a diverse range of socioeconomic backgrounds creating a mutually beneficial, socially inclusive environment. All young people joining our Young Volunteer Project complete an initial training programme in order to acquire the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge to support others safely and effectively. Through volunteering young people have the opportunity to earn credits to facilitate their own riding lessons. Our team work tirelessly to create trusting relationships with all our attendees and support them throughout their time at SBS. When volunteer status is achieved, our young people access a variety of programmes and workshops provided by our staff team and learning partners to further enhance and enrich their lives.
Our Aims
SBS is committed to making horses accessible to the whole community. The objects of the charity are set out in the Charity's trust deed and are summarised as follows:
SBS aims to develop the skills and character of all young people accessing our project. Through interactions with horses, our staff team, and other partners, we create a range of opportunities in a safe, inclusive environment. By actively promoting progress, we aim to raise aspirations, boost self-esteem, and develop skills which allow all of our volunteers to realise their potential.
Public benefit
The charity conducts a wide range of activities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The Trustees consider that these activities, summarised above, provide benefit both to those who directly receive services, and the wider community of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published the Charity Commission.
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In 2023-24 Stepney Bank Stables continued to support young people from all areas in and around the city of Newcastle and beyond. We extended our Alternative Provision offer to include more young people who are disengaged from mainstream education. We provided opportunities 363 days per year for young people to contribute their voluntary time outside of school hours to care for our horses and assist with the running of the stables. Young people also took part in a variety of trips and activities including visiting Doncaster Racing College, attending Northumberland County Show, ice skating, attending Projects with Pride Awards, participating in autism awareness training and competing in in-house competitions
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During school holidays we provided 90 spaces on our Holiday Activity Fund Provision. This free provision enabled many children who are eligible for free school meals to access the stables for the first time. "My son had been offered a place for a summer camp at the Stepney Bank stable and it was the best experience he has ever had. It's a highly recommended place for anyone interested in horse riding. Thanks everyone for the great opportunity."
We've trained more coaches through the Happy Brain model which helps them to support themselves and the young people they work with through difficult situations. We've seen a rise in the number of young people who attend who are struggling with anxiety. Our horses and human coaches provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to thrive. "Thanks for helping my daughter with her anxiety and social anxiety with volunteers helping and Thomas and other instructors she is doing great, this place needs 5 stars and kids with any special needs who want to do this sport should go here for all the support they need"
Statistics:
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10920 volunteering hours provided by young people
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133 young volunteers attending regularly
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280 free riding sessions provided to young volunteers
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Income of £531,091 (2023 - £412,856) was generated in the year, of which £154,785 (2023 - £51,859) related to restricted funds. An operating loss of £14,379 (2023 Deficit £79,040) was generated for this financial year, of which £Nil (2023 - Deficit £12,263) related to restricted funds.
The 2023-24 financial year again presented challenges to SBS. Although grant income increased from 2023 (£66,322 to £143,435), equestrian income fell (£321,966 to £304,711) and expenditure increased (£491,896 to £545,470) reflecting higher staff costs and inflationary increases to expenses. Accordingly, a loss for the year was again recorded although one significantly lower than the previous year (£14,379 compared to £79,040).
An aggregate amount of £38,149 of grant income received has been deferred as a liability at 31 March 2024 and will be recognised as income in the following year when the relevant conditions are met.
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
In order to:
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allow SBS to overcome temporary negative factors to keep operating and delivering on its charitable objectives, or
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if necessary, close down in a controlled and responsible way in the light of more permanent negative factors,
the trustees believe that a target reserve level of three months of expenditure is an appropriate reserve level to aim at.
Thus, the target reserve level at 31 March 2024 can be considered to be £135,000.
At 31 March 2024, SBS held unrestricted reserves of £108,422. Of that amount, £61,887 related to fixed assets and hence was not readily available to fulfil the reserve policy objectives set out above. These amounts should therefore be deducted from the unrestricted reserves figure. Conversely, £38,149 of deferred income was recognised as a liability, and hence represented a deduction from reserves. As this amount comprises grants that have been received and will be available to SBS in fulfilling its charitable objectives in the following financial year, it has been added back to unrestricted reserves for the purposes of determining available reserves. Thus, the relevant reserve level for assessment against target at 31 March 2024 is approximately £85,000.
The Trustees acknowledge that this reserve level was significantly below the target level and sought to replenish reserve levels through a major Crowdfunder exercise in May 2024 together with ongoing efforts to control expenditure.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New Trustees are appointed by existing Trustees. All members of the Board will receive induction to the roles and responsibilities of a Trustee, and ongoing training based on their individual needs.
Related parties
None of our Trustees receive remuneration or other benefits from their work with the
relationship with a related party. Any connection between a Trustee or Senior Manager of the charity must be disclosed to the full Board of Trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party.
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the governance, operation and finances of the charity. Risks are managed by the Trustees and there is a comprehensive risk register which is reviewed on at least an annual basis.
The most significant risks to SBS at present are deemed to be the following:
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Financial failure through sustained losses eroding reserve levels. Such losses may result from declining income levels, relating to either, or both, equestrian and grant income, and/or expenditure increasing to levels that cannot be met by income or utilisation of reserves.
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Inability to recruit and retain appropriately skilled and experienced staff in order to maintain the required quality of service delivery.
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Inability to retain or recruit trustees with relevant skills and commitment to ensure effective oversight of SBS's strategic objectives.
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Public perception that equine welfare is not seen as paramount by SBS.
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A failure of the governance of the charity that leads to financial failure, illegal activity, an inability to address SBS's charitable objectives or creates an unsafe working environment.
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An IT systems failure or data loss that severely restricts the operation of the charity or breaches data protection requirements.
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An event that causes a major reputational risk to SBS.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
03910561 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1084687
Registered office
Stepney Bank Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2PN
Trustees
Dr R A M Abdelbadie Dr R A M Abdelbadie Mr G Fletcher Ms J Cornhill Ms A A Beckham Mr D Granath Mr L Turnball Ms S Steel-Hoath Ms J Robason Mr T J Lewin Miss Z S Bell Mrs J Murphy Mrs J Routledge
resigned 27 March 2024 resigned 30 October 2023 resigned 9 November 2023 appointed 28 February 2024
appointed 27 September 2023 appointed 28 February 2024 appointed 28 February 2024 appointed 28 February 2024
Centre manager Sara Newson
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Read, Milburn & Co 71 Howard Street North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 1AF
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank plc PO Box 1011 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Stepney Bank Stables Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those 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 Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 11 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr. G Fletcher - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Stepney Bank Stables Ltd ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts 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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the accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Nick J Liley FCA
Read, Milburn & Co 71 Howard Street North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 1AF
14 November 2024
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 50,643 Charitable activities 4 Contracts 304,711 Grant income 16,400 Other trading activities 3 1,157 Other income 3,395 Total 376,306 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 5 1,354 Charitable activities 6 Staff costs 196,239 Subcontract costs 7,456 Horse costs 55,841 Youth work and other costs 767 Employee costs 4,974 Motor and travel costs (1,127) Premises costs 65,884 General administrative costs 22,352 Legal and professional costs 14,795 Fundraising costs 22,150 Total 390,685 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (14,379) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 122,801 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 108,422 |
Restricted funds £ 27,750 - 127,035 - - 154,785 68 114,698 9,734 8,459 6,352 1,484 4,971 4,093 2,392 2,534 - 154,785 - - - |
2024 Total funds £ 78,393 304,711 143,435 1,157 3,395 531,091 1,422 310,937 17,190 64,300 7,119 6,458 3,844 69,977 24,744 17,329 22,150 545,470 (14,379) 122,801 108,422 |
2023 Total funds £ 20,254 321,966 66,322 3,086 1,228 412,856 2,306 261,432 21,698 53,678 6,089 4,546 6,348 62,299 30,125 18,085 25,290 491,896 (79,040) 201,841 122,801 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 14 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 15 Debtors 16 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 17 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 20 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £ 61,887 342 25,252 69,790 95,384 (48,849) 46,535 108,422 108,422 108,422 108,422 |
2023 £ 65,761 106 7,329 119,157 126,592 (69,552) 57,040 122,801 122,801 122,801 122,801 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 11 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr. G Fletcher - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 23 Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Reclassification intangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2024 £ (39,168) (39,168) - (47,549) 37,350 (10,199) (49,367) 119,157 69,790 |
2023 £ (48,184) (48,184) 4,920 (48,026) 39,601 (3,505) (51,689) 170,846 119,157 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEPNEY BANK STABLES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
Going Concern
The financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. In the opinion of trustees, no material uncertainties exist about the charity's ability to continue.
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.
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.
Irrecoverable VAT is recognised as a cost, charged to the activity under which the related expenditure arose.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. After initial recognition, intangible assets are amortised over 5 years of useful life.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
| Property improvements | - 50% on cost |
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| Motor vehicles | - 20% on cost |
| Equipment | - 10% on cost |
| Fixtures and fittings | - 10% on cost |
| Horses | - Straight line over 15 years |
| Computer equipment | - 20% on cost |
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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.
Financial instruments
All financial assets and financial liabilities of the charity qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations Gift aid 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Gift shop income Café charges |
2024 £ 61,295 17,098 78,393 2024 £ 1,157 - 1,157 |
2023 £ 18,980 1,274 20,254 2023 £ 1,043 2,043 3,086 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||||
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| Activity Alternative provision Contracts Group bookings Contracts Schools Contracts Equestrian income Contracts Arena and room hire Contracts Grants Grant income Apprentice grants Grant income Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Arnold Clark Community Fund Awards for All Edward Gostling Foundation Emile Faurie Foundation Hadrian Trust Hospital of God Greatham Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Sir James Knott Trust Street Games UK The British Equestrian Federation The British Horse Society The Joicey Trust The Rothley Trust VCSE - Readiness Fund R F F Gibson Finn Family Fund Loriners Trust 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Elsie Davis Trust Newcastle Fund Northumbria Police and Crime Commission Percy Hedley 1990 Charitable Trust Roy and Pixi Trust Sylvia Waddilove Foundation The Barbour Foundation Community Foundation Tyne and Wear Daisy Marr Fund Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Greggs Foundation LGA Foundation Prince of Wales Charitable Trust Carried forward |
2024 £ 27,753 7,380 21,385 244,123 4,070 143,435 - 448,146 2024 £ - 7,381 8,334 1,500 500 1,000 2,500 10,000 5,880 6,102 - - 900 - - - 1,250 5,827 - - 3,563 - - 1,125 - 12,137 3,511 9,958 2,000 5,000 2,800 91,268 |
2023 £ 22,428 - - 299,538 - 61,359 4,963 388,288 2023 £ 1,000 2,460 1,666 1,000 - - 2,500 - 300 920 200 2,000 - 4,000 8,000 1,000 500 4,161 5,000 20,453 324 500 1,000 375 4,000 - - - - - - 61,359 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued
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| Brought forward The Ringtons Fund St Nicholas Education Trust The Hargreaves Foundation The Michael and Shirley Hunt Trust The National Lottery Community Fund Apartment Group Newton Hall Key Fund Federation 5. RAISING FUNDS Other trading activities |
2024 £ 91,268 2,233 5,000 8,656 1,000 11,230 23,798 250 143,435 |
2023 £ 61,359 - - - - - - - |
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| Purchases Gift shop expenses 6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
2024 £ 1,157 265 1,422 |
2023 £ 749 1,557 |
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| Other trading activities | |||
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Purchases | 1,157 | 749 | |
| Gift shop expenses | 265 | 1,557 | |
| 1,422 | 2,306 | ||
| 6. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
| Staff costs Subcontract costs Horse costs Youth work and other costs Employee costs Motor and travel costs Premises costs General administrative costs Legal and professional costs Fundraising costs |
Direct Costs (see note 7) £ 310,937 17,190 64,300 7,119 - - - - - - 399,546 |
Support costs (see note 8) £ - - - - 6,458 3,844 69,977 24,744 17,329 22,150 144,502 |
Totals £ 310,937 17,190 64,300 7,119 6,458 3,844 69,977 24,744 17,329 22,150 |
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| 544,048 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Staff costs Admin and management costs Subcontractors Horse costs Volunteer and youth expenses |
2024 £ 310,937 - 17,190 64,300 7,119 399,546 |
2023 £ 243,134 18,298 21,698 53,678 6,089 |
| 342,897 |
8. SUPPORT COSTS
| Governance Management costs £ £ Employee costs 6,458 - Motor and travel costs 3,844 - Premises costs 69,977 - General administrative costs 24,744 - Legal and professional costs 9,511 7,818 Fundraising costs 22,150 - 136,684 7,818 |
Totals £ 6,458 3,844 69,977 24,744 17,329 22,150 |
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| 144,502 |
9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Accountancy fees Bookkeeping services Depreciation - owned assets Surplus on disposal of fixed assets Website development amortisation |
2024 £ 1,458 6,360 16,918 (2,845) - |
2023 £ 1,440 8,712 15,268 (1,228) 4,462 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
11. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2024 £ 292,600 14,061 4,276 310,937 |
2023 £ 232,019 8,420 2,695 243,134 |
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The charity's key management personnel comprise the Trustees and the Centre Manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £44,110 (2023 - £36,814).
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Centre manager Administration Equestrian Youth |
2024 1 1 6 3 11 |
2023 1 1 7 3 12 |
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
| 12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund funds £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 12,754 7,500 Charitable activities Contracts 321,966 - Grant income 21,963 44,359 Other trading activities 3,086 - Other income 1,228 - Total 360,997 51,859 |
Total funds £ 20,254 321,966 66,322 3,086 1,228 412,856 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 12. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
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| £ | £ | £ | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | 2,306 | - | 2,306 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Staff costs | 212,622 | 48,810 | 261,432 | |
| Subcontract costs | 20,326 | 1,372 | 21,698 | |
| Horse costs | 49,926 | 3,752 | 53,678 | |
| Youth work and other costs | 1,899 | 4,190 | 6,089 | |
| Employee costs | 1,907 | 2,639 | 4,546 | |
| Motor and travel costs | 5,936 | 412 | 6,348 | |
| Premises costs | 61,027 | 1,272 | 62,299 | |
| General administrative costs | 29,018 | 1,107 | 30,125 | |
| Legal and professional costs | 17,517 | 568 | 18,085 | |
| Fundraising costs | 25,290 | - | 25,290 | |
| Total | 427,774 | 64,122 | 491,896 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (66,777) | (12,263) | (79,040) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 189,578 | 12,263 | 201,841 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||||
| FORWARD | 122,801 | - | 122,801 | |
| 13. | INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Website | ||||
| development | ||||
| £ | ||||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 | 19,121 | |||
| AMORTISATION | ||||
| At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 | 19,121 | |||
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 March 2024 | - | |||
| At 31 March 2023 | - |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 April 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 COST At 1 April 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Property Motor improvements vehicles Equipment £ £ £ 17,526 - 23,049 - 21,049 650 - (2,750) - 17,526 18,299 23,699 5,110 - 23,049 9,000 2,541 30 - (138) - 14,110 2,403 23,079 3,416 15,896 620 12,416 - - Fixtures and Computer fittings Horses equipment Totals £ £ £ £ 50,965 48,050 8,624 148,214 - 25,850 - 47,549 - (37,150) - (39,900) 50,965 36,750 8,624 155,863 45,066 7,504 1,724 82,453 660 2,971 1,716 16,918 - (5,257) - (5,395) 45,726 5,218 3,440 93,976 5,239 31,532 5,184 61,887 5,899 40,546 6,900 65,761 |
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| 15. | STOCKS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Finished goods | 342 | 106 | ||
| 16. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trade debtors | 22,396 | 4,256 | ||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 2,856 | 3,073 | ||
| 25,252 | 7,329 | |||
| 17. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 8,020 | 3,484 | ||
| Social security and other taxes | - | 4,689 | ||
| Other creditors | 841 | 749 | ||
| Accrued expenses | 1,839 | 7,121 | ||
| Deferred income | 38,149 | 53,509 | ||
| 48,849 | 69,552 | |||
| Deferred Income | ||||
| Included within Creditors are the following amounts comprising income | received in advance | of | ||
| delivery of the related services or expenditure incurred. | ||||
| £ | ||||
| Balance at 1 April 2023 | 53,509 | |||
| Released to income from charitable activities | (37,759) | |||
| Amount deferred in year | 22,399 | |||
| Balance at 31 March 2024 | 38,149 |
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18. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between one and five years |
2024 £ 5,000 10,000 15,000 |
2023 £ 5,000 15,000 20,000 |
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This is a 20 year operating lease running until 2027. The rent is 10% of Market Value which is £80,000 however the rent has been maintained at £5,000 per annum by The Ouseburn Trust.
19. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Unrestricted fund £ Fixed assets 61,887 Current assets 57,235 Current liabilities (10,700) 108,422 |
Restricted funds £ - 38,149 (38,149) - |
2024 Total funds £ 61,887 95,384 (48,849) 108,422 |
2023 Total funds £ 65,761 126,592 (69,552) 122,801 |
|---|---|---|---|
20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/4/23 £ 122,801 122,801 |
Net movement in funds £ (14,379) (14,379) |
At 31/3/24 £ 108,422 108,422 |
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Awards for All Edward Gostling Foundation Hadrian Trust Hospital of God Greatham Street Games UK British Equestrian Federation The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Donation towards salary costs Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation Community Foundation Tyne and Wear - Port of Tyne Community Foundation Tyne and Wear - Arts and Culture Fund Daisy Marr Fund Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Greggs Foundation LGA Foundation Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation The Ringtons Fund St Nicholas Education Trust The Hargreaves Foundation The Michael and Shirley Hunt Trust The National Lottery Community Fund Apartment Group Newton Hall TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 376,306 7,381 8,334 500 1,000 5,880 6,102 5,827 27,750 3,563 1,125 712 11,425 3,511 9,958 2,000 5,000 2,800 2,233 5,000 8,656 1,000 11,230 23,798 154,785 531,091 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (390,685) (14,379) (7,381) - (8,334) - (500) - (1,000) - (5,880) - (6,102) - (5,827) - (27,750) - (3,563) - (1,125) - (712) - (11,425) - (3,511) - (9,958) - (2,000) - (5,000) - (2,800) - (2,233) - (5,000) - (8,656) - (1,000) - (11,230) - (23,798) - (154,785) - (545,470) (14,379) |
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1/4/22 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 189,578 Restricted funds Graham Wylie Foundation 12,263 TOTAL FUNDS 201,841 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 360,997 Restricted funds Graham Wylie Foundation - Awards for All 2,460 Edward Gostling Foundation 1,666 Emile Faurie Foundation 1,000 Street Games UK 300 British Equestrian Federation 920 British Horse Society 200 The Joicey Trust 2,000 The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust 4,161 Elsie Davis Trust 5,000 Donation towards salary costs 7,500 Newcastle Fund 20,453 Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner 324 Percy Hedley 1990 Charitable Trust 500 Roy and Pixi Trust 1,000 The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation 375 The Barbour Foundation 4,000 51,859 TOTAL FUNDS 412,856 |
Net movement At in funds 31/3/23 £ £ (66,777) 122,801 (12,263) - (79,040) 122,801 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (427,774) (66,777) (12,263) (12,263) (2,460) - (1,666) - (1,000) - (300) - (920) - (200) - (2,000) - (4,161) - (5,000) - (7,500) - (20,453) - (324) - (500) - (1,000) - (375) - (4,000) - (64,122) (12,263) (491,896) (79,040) |
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Graham Wylie Foundation TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/4/22 £ 189,578 12,263 201,841 |
Net movement in funds £ (81,156) (12,263) (93,419) |
At 31/3/24 £ 108,422 - 108,422 |
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Graham Wylie Foundation Awards for All Edward Gostling Foundation Emile Faurie Foundation Hadrian Trust Hospital of God Greatham Street Games UK British Equestrian Federation British Horse Society The Joicey Trust The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust Elsie Davis Trust Donation towards salary costs Newcastle Fund Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Percy Hedley 1990 Charitable Trust Roy and Pixi Trust The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation The Barbour Foundation Community Foundation Tyne and Wear - Port of Tyne Community Foundation Tyne and Wear - Arts and Culture Fund Daisy Marr Fund Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Greggs Foundation LGA Foundation Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation The Ringtons Fund St Nicholas Education Trust The Hargreaves Foundation The Michael and Shirley Hunt Trust The National Lottery Community Fund Apartment Group Newton Hall TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 737,303 (818,459) (81,156) - (12,263) (12,263) 9,841 (9,841) - 10,000 (10,000) - 1,000 (1,000) - 500 (500) - 1,000 (1,000) - 6,180 (6,180) - 7,022 (7,022) - 200 (200) - 2,000 (2,000) - 9,988 (9,988) - 5,000 (5,000) - 35,250 (35,250) - 20,453 (20,453) - 3,887 (3,887) - 500 (500) - 1,000 (1,000) - 1,500 (1,500) - 4,000 (4,000) - 712 (712) - 11,425 (11,425) - 3,511 (3,511) - 9,958 (9,958) - 2,000 (2,000) - 5,000 (5,000) - 2,800 (2,800) - 2,233 (2,233) - 5,000 (5,000) - 8,656 (8,656) - 1,000 (1,000) - 11,230 (11,230) - 23,798 (23,798) - 206,644 (218,907) (12,263) 943,947 (1,037,366) (93,419) |
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Restricted funds
Trotting Around the Toon
The 'Trotting Around the Toon' is to help children and young people living in areas of high deprivation by carrying out youth work in areas which have been identified as 'Anti-Social Behaviour' hot spots. Funding was received from 1989 Willan Charitable Trust, DCMS and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioners to support this work.
Street Games UK
This grant is funding the 'Holiday Activity and Food Programme' for 2023.
Working with children and young people
Several funders contributed to work with children and young people, British Equestrian Federation, Greggs Foundation, Hadrian Trust, Emile Faurie Foundation, Daisy Marr Fund, Sylvia Waddilove Foundation, The Hargreaves Foundation and Hospital of God Greatham. Their funding helped young people gain skills experience and confidence which will support their future potential and wider social mobility. Other funders helped target specific areas of this work, CFTW Port of Tyne for improved employability, CFTW Arts and Culture Fund for the Stepney Western Programme..
Working with neurodiverse young people
Funding helps young people with behavioural needs and those neurodiverse to unlock their potential. Funding was supplied for this work by Awards For All, LGA Foundation, Edward Gostling Foundation, Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation, The Ringtons Fund and St Nicholas Education Trust.
Healing Hooves
This funding protects the health and wellbeing of horses covering the costs of nutritious foods and veterinary bills. Funding was received from The Michael and Shirley Hunt Trust and Horses for Health.
21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
22. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital; thus no single party controls the company.
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23. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Profit on disposal of fixed assets (Increase)/decrease in stocks Increase in debtors (Decrease)/increase in creditors Net cash used in operations |
2024 £ (14,379) 16,918 (2,845) (236) (17,923) (20,703) (39,168) |
2023 £ (79,040) 19,730 (1,228) 373 (6,359) 18,340 (48,184) |
|---|---|---|
24. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
| At 1/4/23 | Cash flow | At 31/3/24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Net cash | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 119,157 | (49,367) | 69,790 |
| 119,157 | (49,367) | 69,790 | |
| Total | 119,157 | (49,367) | 69,790 |
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