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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
31 MARCH 2025
Company Registratlon Number 04294079
Charlty Number 1089963
DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE
Babington Lodge
128 Green Lane
Derby
DEI IRY

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Contents
Page
Members of the board and professional advisers
Trustees, annual report
2-10
Independent Examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
12
Balance sheet
13
Notes to the financial slatements
14-22

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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
The board of trustees
Teresa Waldron Chair
Barbara Arrandale (Resigned 25th March 2025)
Lorraine Dung
Rita King (Resigned 25" March 2025)
Barbara Sansome
Ann Monk (Resigned 25th March 2025)
Rachael Priest (Resigned 25 March 2025)
Joseph Roberts (Appointed 4° June 2024)
Stephen Wright {Appointed 30" April 2024)
Michelle Martinez-Gill (Appointed 25 March 2025)
Sushri Wells (Appointed 251h March 2025)
Habib Kah1251h March 2025}
Company Secrotary
James Lee
Chlef Executlve
James Lee
Reglstered offlce
First Floor
Market Hall
Market Place
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1AR
Independent Examlner
Mark Newey ACMA
Dert)y Community Accountancy Seprfice
Babington Lodge
128 Green Lane
Derby
DE1 1RY

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees, who are also Directors for the Purposes of the Companies Ad. have pleasure in
presenting their report and the unaudrted financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2025.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity is a charitable Company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 261h Septembèr
2001. It is governed by a memorandum and artides of association which have not been amended
since incorporation. Its objects are..
lo promote any charitable purposes for the benefits of the community in particular but not
exclusively in the local govemmenl districts of Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire and the
neighbourhood {"the area of benefrt") and. in particular. the advancement of education, the
protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and si¢kne$s',
b. to promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that
end to bring together in council representatives of the voluntary organisations and statutory
authorities within the area of benefrt.
The charity has three main strategic priorities..
1. to improve the environment for a thriving third sedor by tackling different forms of inequality.,
2. to maintain the free initial service to all groups in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.,
3. to support the engagement of Black and Minority Ethnic groups and build their capacity.
Summary of main activilies undertaken for the public bengfit in relation to these objects
W8 hav8 referred to the guidance contained in Ihe Charity Commission's general guidance on
public benefrt when reviewing our objedives and activities and in planning our future activities. In
particular, th8 trustees consider how planned activrties will contribute to the objectives and
priorities they have set.
Income Generation
The charity's income during the year ended 31 March 2025 increased from £320,779 to
£333,242 Funding received for our Core Service from NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated

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Care Board remained at a similar level as the previous year. On the contrary, Derbyshire
County Council IDCC) and Chesterfield Borough Council (CBC) decided to end their financial
support on 3110312025. Such an ovethelming funding cessation will have a significant impact
on the organisation's future core service provision and overall financial position as mentioned in
the previous Trustees Report ending 31 March 2024. During the year, the charity received
£8,001 from cheSterf￿ld Borough Council.. £36,058 and £28,624 as funding for the core
Servi￿ and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) engagement infrastructure work respectively from
Derbyshire County Council as the final year of grant aid. It is extremely difficult for the charity to
remain as a pure local generic infrastructure organisation without the necessary funding aid.
The Current political and funding landscape makes it virtually impossible for infrastructure
organisations to secure any financial support to run core services that fulfill their aims and
objectives in meeting the needs of frontline communty groups and voluntary organisations.
Dunng the year, alongside income received from Derbyshire County Council {DCC}, Chesterfield
Borough Council {CBC), and the local Integrated Care Board, the chanty was delighted to receive
£6,000 from Foundation Derbyshire's Learning Assist Fund to support Core Service provision. In
addition, a successful application to the Severn Trent Community Fund resulted in a £20,000 grant
for core costs. These generous awards were wamily welcomed and have made a meaningful
difference. While fulure funding is nol guaranteed, the charity remains optimistic and committed to
explonng new opportuntties to suslain rts vrtal work.
The announcement offunding cuts from DCC and CBC was deeply disappointing, and it is
anticipated that core services will be significantly affected. The provision, once considered essential
for supporting the development of communrty groups and voluntary organisations, is at risk of being
scaled back or even lost. This is largely due to the lack of funders prioritising infrastructure support,
compounded by the withdrawal of local authority grants in the current political climate.
Despite these challenges, the charity, like many infrastructure organisations across the country, is
actively embra¢ing change. By reviewing how core services are delivered and funded, Links is
positioning itself to adapt and evolve. This mornent presents an opportunrty to innovate, collaborate,
and reimagine how support for the voSuntary sector can be sustained. With resilience, creativity, and
communty spirit, the charity remains determined to continue making a posrtive impact.
As emphasised in the previous annual report. core funding received by Links, regardless of the
amount, is essential and enables the charity to sustain its primary functions and form a firm
foundation to bid for additional proj8ds that are compatible wtih our values and principles.
Core Service
As the local generic CVS {Council for Voluntary servi￿). Links continued its primary
core functions and infrastructure role by providing free infomation, advice and support

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to all VCS frontline groups in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area. The
charity managed to sustain the offer of accessible information and advice through
range of avenues including the improvement of our website and regular bulletins
featuring updates on matters relevant to frontline VCS (voluntary and community sector)
groups and funding opportunities.
The charity Gontinued to produ¢e regular news updates and e-bulletins. as well as
having compiled and distributed Tegular funding e-bulletins reaching in the region of
640 voluntary organisations. community groups and indNiduals operating or working
in Chesterfield. North East Derbyshire and the wider Derbyshire areas.
Areas of advice and information gNen included govemance and constitutional matters,
running a group, legal status, insurance, policies & procedures, funding search and
funding applications, strategic and a¢tivity planning. budgeting. financial. project and
human resource management, etc. Addilionally, Links has been facilitating and
promoting collaborative working among the frontline grotjps with the aim of belter
meeting the needs of local residents. The charity is fully Committed to the entire equality
agenda and has worked closely with a range of community & equalty groups including
BME, disability, mental health and groups that are working with those who are socially
and economically deprived, to address socially constructed inequalities and improve
their health and well-being. The charity strongty believes in the benefits of having an
inclusive, pluralistic and equitable society where everyone can participate, contribute
and thrivé regardless of their different backgrounds.
During the year, the Gumulative impact of the cost of living crisis along with the on-
going welfare reforms persisted to adversely affect the life of many who are struggling
to make ends meet. Many of the frontline groups in our area continued to experien¢e a
high level of demand from service users for help wrth particular reference to those who
are socio-economically deprived members of society. As reported previousty, it is
widely acknowledged that the impact of the cost of living Grisis has pushed many more
people into povety. Many have found themselves having to aGGess provisions such as
food banks, advice agencies for welfare and housing benefits, as well as support from
community-bas8d voluntary and community sector {VCS) groups which they never
thought they would need. The Gharity's staff team have been very busy in advising and
supporting VCS groups to identrfy and apply for funding that woukl enable them to
respond to the ever-rising needs of Iheir service recipients.
Throughout the year, the cumulative effects of the cost of lfvlng crisis and ongoing welfare
reforms have continued to negatlvely impact the lives of many individuals struggling to make

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ends meeL Frontline VCS organisations in our area have fa￿d sustained high demand from
seNice users. particularly those from SOQOveconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. As previously
reported, it is widely recognised thal the cost of living crisis has driven even more people into
poverty Many individuals have found Ihems81v8s relying on services they never imagined needing
such as food banks, welfare and housing advi￿ agencies, and support from community-based
groups. In response to these gr¢Jwing needs. the charity's staff leam has been actively Supporting
community groups and voluntary organisations by providing guidance and assistance in identifying
and applying for funding opportunities. This support is crucial in helping these groups meet the
rising demand from their service users.
Equallty work
Beyond thè funding secured for the core service, most of the chariV8 income was
generated to provid8 intensive infrastructure support for the active engagement and
meaningful participation of different equality groups. The charity remains wholeheartedly
committed to addressing all forms of inequality. In particular, the charity has been working
closely with Black and Minorty Ethnic (BME) communities to tackle racial disparities,
especially those related lo health and other structural inequalities that significantly impact
their wellbeing and hinder full societal particApalion.
Our long-standing and trusted working relationship with members of the Black and
Minority Ethnic (BME) Forum has been instrumental in enabling Links to successfully
secure funding from publi¢ bodies and charitable trusts. These funds support ongoing
race equalty initiatives, including the BME Carer8 Support Project {Sttting Service),
within the spheres of health and social care.
As the coordinating bc*Jy of the Derbyshire-wide BME Forum. the charity provides
inclusive and culturally sensrtive infrastructure support to all participating groups. Over
the past 19 years. we have built strong. mutually respecfful relationships with BME
groups, empowering them to raise and constructivety challenge issues affecting their
communities. This sustained engagement has enabled the charity to develop a
rewgnised specialism in working ￿th cutturally dNerse BME communities. We have
collaborated on numerous initiatives focused on inclusion and wellbeing for BME
residents across Derbyshire-primarily, though not exclusively, in partnership with
Derbyshire County Council and agencies such as Joined Up Care Derbyshire, NHS
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Derbyshire Constabulary. and Derbyshire
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Currently, the charity has been providing on-going intensive support for Verba, a
community group which Links helped to set up to support the integration of Ukrainians
who are fleeing the war in Ukraine Concurrently, the Gharity provided information and
advice to North Derbyshire Refugee Support Group that enabled the transition and
settlement of refugees into the local communty.
Stafflng structure
Links, organisational strategic development and overall management is led by the Chief
Executive. The management fees (a contribution of overheads) generated from projects
help sustain the free service to generic frontline VCS groups.
The charty managed lo secure additional project funding sources during the year to carry
out activities and services compatible with its aims. The charity's core staff hours were
as follows.. and half days (18.5 hours) of the Chief Executive. two and half days (18.5
hours) of the Advi￿ and Project Manager; two and half days (18.5 hours) of the Group
Support Worker., two days {15 hours) of the ICT Worker, two days (15 hours} of the
Administrative Worker, Iwo days (15 hours) of the Marketing, Communications & Event
Organiser. Other hours of the Chief Executive's and half days a week, and hours of
the Advice and Project Manager. the Group Support Worker. the ICT Worker, the
Administrative Worker and the Marketing, Communications & Evènt Organiser were
funded by various projects that were compatible wrth the charity's aims and objectives.
The charity's project staff hours were fvnded through Strategic equality projects to
engage with Black and Minorrty Ethnic (BME) ¢ommunities groups.. 5 days (37 hours) of
the Partnership Engagement Manager., 3 days {19.5 hours) of the two Communty
Researchers and Information Support Workers.
Investment policy and retums
The charity has only small funds to invest and there are no substantial reserves. A policy
of spreading risk has been adopted for many years and long term deposits are placed
with another {Ctrop) bank deposit account in addition to the main current account with
Unity Trust Bank. During the year, the ¢harty transferred some of the funds from its
current account and deposit account to set up a new savings account with Unity Trust
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Fund-raising
Fund-raising and business development are carried out by the Chief Executive through
securing grants. service contracts or negotiating consultancy work with various
agencies. The trustees regularly review the fund-raising strategy and approve the
general direction of funding bids or project proposals in line with the charivs strategic
aims. The proportion of resources spent on fund-raising was £5,000 which was the
same amount spent in the previous year. The majorty of the work was around raising
fees from seNice contracts or projects.
Mosl of the successful fund-raising came via the Strategic Projects as a direct result of
the excellent track rernrd of the Blath & Minority Ethnic support projects led by the Chief
Executive.
R080urca8 expended and servlc
The expenditure on core work was £77.406. The total amount of payments (£8,001) was
taken from unrestricted income received and the unrestricted core designated reserves.
The overall expenditure figure was £267,328.
Voluntoern
The charrty recognises it is difficult to involve volunteers in the charitys main activities of
infrastructure advice giving which often include interpretation of legal and regulatory
requirements. During the year the organisation had no volunteers other than trustees.
Employee Involvement and employment of the disabled
Employees have been consulted on issues of concern to them by means of regular staff
and team meetings and by individual consultation.
The charity has implemented a number of detailed policies in relation to all aspects of
personnel matters including".
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Environmental policy
Safeguarding Adults wlicy
Safeguarding ChikI￿n Folicy
Health & Safety policy
JO￿sharing policy
Recrurtment guidelines
Scheme of Delegated P¢J4Yer5
In accordance with the charity's equal opportunities policy, the charity has long established
fair employment pra¢ti¢es in the ￿¢rUitMent. selection. retention and training of staff. In
particular, flexible working a￿angeMentS are offèred to be family friendly. The policies are
reviewed in rotation by the Board at relevar)l intervals. usually on a thrèe-yaar cycle.
Reserves
The reserves have been revièwed to ensure they conlinue to cover redundancies of core and
project staff. The designated reseNe has been increased in line with the slalulory minimum.
Reserves are also kept for covenng rent and $eNice charge liabilities. The major rese￿e$ are
for restricted Strategic Work and for the unrestricted CO￿ Servi¢e. The charity had to use
proportion of its reserves dunng the year to make the redundancy payment for the
Adminislrative Worker The current level of reserves stands at six-month running costs for
the core service. The chanty's Chief ExecLrtNe works closely wrth the trustee board to review
all the expenditure for the future sustainabilty of the organisation.
Changes In flxed assets
The Gharily does nol have any fixed assets. The trustees are of the view that most computers
only have a life of a year before they may need replacing or upgrading The value of furniture
and other office equipment owned by the chanty has been written off many years ago.
Governlng document
Links is based at Suile H, Market Hall, Market Place, Chesterfield, which is the
company's registered office and the principal address of the charity. Links is a company
limited by guarantee and not having a share capital (company registration No. 04294079)
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Resolution to amend the governing document
Members of the charitable company who attended rts Annual General Meeting on 25tt1 March 2025
were invited to vote on a resolution to Links. Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Previous rule.. Clause 26 of our current govemance document states.. °No Board Member shall
hold office for more than six conseculiv8 years. On the expiration of such period one further
year must elapse before any such member Shall be eligible for re-eledion."
Proposed Resolution to replace the previous text of Clause 28 'No Board Member shall hold office
for more than three consecutive years without stepping down and be willing to stand for re-election.
On th8 8xpiration of such period any such member shall be eligible for re-election..
The Resolution was unanimously voted in and approved by 25 eligible members wtho were present
at the Annual General Meeting and no objections recorded Members of Links passed the resolution
at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25 March 2025 in compliance with Clause 7 and 8 of
the existing Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Trustse 8electlon methods
The trustees meet a minimum of frve times a year for a twtrhour meeting. The total number of places
on the board is 21 of which 8 places were filled during the year.
The trustee board wulaty crmsi*ts ts gaps in skills, knowledge, experience and
represenlalion. The board seeks lo bè representative of the users of the chanty in temis of
gender. ethnicty, cSs*ity, age. size ofgroup. urbanlrural and any other relevant equality groups.
It also welcomes nominations from local aLrthontie$ on the same basis as voluntary and
community organisations. Board members are supported by the staff lo recruit people to the
board to fill the identified gaps. A general invtlation for nominations is also sent out lo all
member organisations and individual members together wtth a description of the role of a trustee
of the charrty.
Risk management policy
The Offi￿rS, particularly the Treasurer, maintain a watching brief in behveen board meeb'ngs
and having regular liaisons the charty's ChEf Execxtsve to d￿CusS strategy and staffing
issues, and inspect the books.
The trustees have, wrth advice from thè appointed accountant. introduced an annual review of
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a9segs business risks to the cfft Ser￿ and to 8p8ts￿ projects. This inw)Ives Kjentying the
types of r*ks the dwity la￿￿, ￿lorItiS1ng them in terms of wlant￿l impact and likelihood of
0￿urrence, and Klentsfying means ofmrtwJating risks.
Audilorn
In line Charity ConNnissk)n guMJanc•, tho trustees have moved to ind8pendant examinatb)n
rather than a full athlit and an aFyry* TKdS pass&1 at the General Meeting
on 4th Seplembor 2012.
Small company pD)vi•lon•
This report has been prepartrj in attordance Yaih the special wovi8h)n$ for small companies
under Part 15 of the COmpan￿S Ad 21Th.
Registered offu..
Suite H. Maiket HaH.
Market Pl￿. Ctr*sterf
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SwJn8d on b8half of the trustso8
Lorraine Dung
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustses
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out
on pages 14 to 22.
Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examin•r
The truslees {who ar8 also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is
not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and
that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the chanty is not subject to an audrt under company law and is
eligible for independent examination, rt is my responsibilty to.
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢t.'
follow Ihe Pro￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5llb) of the 2011 Act, as amended),. and to
state whether particular matters have come to my attents'on.
Basis of Independent examlnerfs Statemènt
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions giv8n by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting reGords kept by the charity
and a Comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
It also includ&s
consideration of any unusual ilems 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 no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair view. and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention-.
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the
requir8ments
to keep accounting records in accordance wrth section 386 of the Companies Act 2006;
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the
accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and
Rèporting by Charities have not been met.. or
to which, in my opinion. attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper
understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
iilizl
Name.. Mark Newey ACMA
Address: Derby Communrty Accountancy Service, Babington Lodge, Green Lane, Derby
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Total Funds Total Funds
Year to 31
Yearto 31
Mar 2025
Mar 2024
Un￿trIcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Note
Incorne from:
Donations
Income from charitable
activities
Other income
Investment income
32.551
3.071
1.793
295.827
328,378
3,071
1,793
320,267
512
Total Incomlng
resources
37,415
295,827
333,242
320,779
ndlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable objects
8,001
259,327
267,328
263,148
Totsl resources
expended
8,001
259,327
267,328
263,148
Net (outgolng)Ilncomlng
resourc88 before
transfers
Transfer be￿een funds
29,414
36,500
65,914
57,631
Net movement In funds
Funds brought forward
29,414
51,009
36,500
179,749
65,914
230,758
57,631
173,127
Funds carrled forward
80,423
216,249
296,672
230,758
The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the ￿SuIts for the
year as set oul above.
All of the activities of Ihe charity are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 14 to 22 fomi part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2026
2025
2024
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
11
301.046
241,123
301,046
241,123
Credltors: amounts falllng du•
within one year
12
4374
10,365
Not currnnt 4880ts
296.672
230.758
Total as80ts1088 curront Ilabllltl88
296,672
230,758
Net assets
298,872
230,758
Funds
Restricted
13
Unrestricted- general reserves
13
Unrestri¢ted- designated reserves 13
TOTAL FUNDS
216,249
179,749
80.423
51.009
296,672
230,758
For the year ended 31 Marth 2025 the company was entstled to exemption from audrt
under sects'on 477 of the Compani08 Act 20(￿ relating to small companies.
Directors responsibilities..
(l) The membérs have not required th8 company to obtain an audti of its accounts for
the year in quests'on in accordance with section 476,. and
{ii) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for comptying the requirements
of the Act with respecl lo accounling records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared In accordance with the sp8cial
provisions for small companiès under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
These financial statements vRre approved and authorised for issue by the members of
the trustees and are wned on their behalf by:
L Dung
Treasurer of Links Board
Date 22112r2025
Company Registration Number. 04294079
The notes on pages 14 to 22 form part of these flnancial statsments.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of
estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows..
Company Infomiation
Links is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. The company's
registered office is, First Floor, Market Hall. Marf(et Place, Chesterfield. At the end of
the year there were 8 Trustees, each of whom. under the terms of the Memorandum
and Articles of Association, had undertaken to conlribule the sum not exceeding £1
in the event of a winding up of the company.
1.1 Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ('FRS 102.1,
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice
for charities applying FRS 102. the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted
Accounting practi￿ as it apples from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit
Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the
company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention apart from freehold
property that is cartied at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted
are set out below.
The accounts are prepared in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The date of transition to FRS
102 was 1 April 2015.
1.2 Golng Concern
Al the time of approving the accounts, the Directors have a reasonable expectation
that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of
accounting in preparing the accounts.
1.3 Charitable Funds
Unrestricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the Trustees for particular
purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the
donor or through the terms of an appeal.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1.4 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled
to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Gifts in
kind have been included al market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No
amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
1.5 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accwals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a
basis consistent with use of the resourcks. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in
seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating
informalion in the support of the charitable activities.
1.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any
trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaKI net of any
trade discounts due.
1.7 Cash and cash equlvalents
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 Credltors and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charty has a present obligation
resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third
party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their Settlement amount
after allowing for any trade dis¢ounts due.
1.9 Financlal instruments
The charity has financial assets and financial liabilrties of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial inslrumenls are initially recognised at
transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company's contractual obligations
expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the
employee's services are received.
Temiination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company
is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to
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provide termination benefits.
1.11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the
Taxes Acl 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the
extent that these are applied to its charitable objecls.
1.12 Depreciation
Individual fixed assets are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their
estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows'.-
Asset category
Annual rate
Equipment
20%
2. Crltlcal accountlng estimates and Judgements
In the application of the charrty's accounting policies, the directors are required to
make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets
and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other Sour￿$. The estimated and
associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Incoming resources from the charftable actlvltles
Total Funds Total Funds
Unrestrlcted Re8trlcted Year to 31 Year to 31
Funds
Funds
Mar 2025
Mar 2024
Chesterfield Borough Council
Derbyshire County Council
NHS Derby and Derbyshire
Kingswell Support
Derbyshire Carers
Erewash Voluntary Action
National Lottery Community
Fund
NAVCA
Foundation Derbyshire
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS
Foundation Trust
Good Things Foundation
Derbyshire RCC IRAD)
Sevem Trent Community Fund
13,001
13,001
76,682
69,779
20,322
108,784
68,396
1,000
5,000
1,000
76,682
59,829
9,950
1.000
4,986
5,986
79,830
79,830 110.765
5,000
7,500
7,500
5,000
46,000
1.000
51,000
1,000
3,600
20,000
3,600
20.000
32,551
295.827
328.378 320,267
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4. Interest receivable
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Yearto 31
Mar 2024
Bank interest receivable (unrestricted)
1,793
5. Sundry Income (Fees for servlces)
Total
Funds
Year to Total Funds
31 Mar
Year to 31
2025
Mar 2024
Unrestrlctsd Restrfctèd
Funds
Funds
Other
3,071
3,071
512
3,071
3,071
512
6. Totsl resources expended
Project wotk
Training
Fees
Stationery and telephone
Hospitality
Salaries
Equipment and maintenance
Rent and premises costs
Insurance
Sundry
63,441
1,250
2,020
2,993
43,279
293
14,972
2,089
310
193.012 190,691
4,109
503
11,099
415
267,328 263.148
Expenditure on charitable activities was £267.328 (2024= £263.148) of which £259,327
was restricted (2024 £242,279)
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Net (expenditure)fincome
Net (expenditure)lincome for the year is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
2024
2023
Independenl Examiner's Fees
Depreciation
1,250
1,250
8. Dlrectors and key management personn•l
During the year Trustees did not receive remuneration.
The key management personnel of the charty consist of the Twstees, professional
advisors and the Chief Executive Officer.
Employees
No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. No Trustees were reimbursed for
expenditure.
The average number of staff employed by the charity during the financial year
amounted to 8.
Year to
31 Mar
2024
No
Year to
31 Mar
2024
Direct Charitable Staff
Governance
The aggregate payroll costs were:
Year to 31
Mar 2025
Year lo 31
Mar 2024
Wages and expenses
Social security costs
Pension costs
181,255
10,040
1,717
179,738
10,195
758
193,012
190,691
No employee eamed more than £60,000 per annum. No trustees were reimbursed
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10. Debtors
2025
2024
Sundry
11. Bank accounts and cash In hand
2025
2024
Current Account
Co-op deposit account
Unity Bank
79,173
80,079
141,794
156,143
84,980
301,046
241,123
12. Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Salary
1,291
3,083
4,374
4,889
5,476
10,365
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13. Statement of funds
At
1 Aprll
2024 Incomlng Outgolng Transfers
At
31March
2025
General reserve
Designated reserves
Rent
Redundancies Fund
Strategic Development
Total unrostricted funds
37,415
(8,001} (29,414)
3,156
47,853
(3,156)
3,243
29,327
51,096
29,327
51,1)09
37,415
18,001)
80,423
Strategic Development (inc
BME Projecls)
Core Service
ICBCIDCCIICBIFoundation
Derbyshire
Severn Trent Community
Fund - Core
BME Forum- Engagement &
Consultation
National Lottery Community
Fund- BME Sitting Seriice
Research Engagement
Network (REN)
ICB Funded Project 1
Womens Health Hub
ICB Funded Project 2-MH
Capital Grant
DCC Public Health - Drug,
Alcohol, substan￿ use,
Smoking, Ce55alion
NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB
Womens, Health Champ
Resource Centre Project
DHNFT- Race Equality
Framework Project
NHS Derby & Derby &
Derbyshire ICB- End of Life
Care BME Engagement Co-
ordination
58,098
58,098
69,404
(69,404
20,000
{9,668)
10,332
28.624
(28,624)
121,651 79,830
(66,662)
134,819
36,000
(36,000)
27,500
(27,500)
4.986
{4,986)
12.000
(12,000)
1,983
2,500
(1,983
(2,500)
10,000
10,000
3,000
3,000
Total restricted funds
179,749 295,827 {259.327
216,249
Total funds
230,758 333,242 (267,328)
296,672
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Core funding
Derbyshire County Coun￿1 - £36.058 00
Chesterfield Borough Council - £8,001.¢)0
NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB - £27,346.05
Foundation Derbyshire Assist Learning Fund - £6,001.00
Severn Trent Communrty Fund- £20,000.00
Fundlng recelved from the above bodles towards tho runnlng costs of the cor•
serrfice.
2. Project Fundlng
al Derbyshire County Council- £28.624 00 received to run the Derbyshire BME Forum.
Engagement and Consultation Project.
bl National Lottery Community Fund- £79,830.00 received to run the BME Sitting Service
IBMESSI supporting BME carers and their Gared-for in Derbyshire.
cl Derbyshire H8althcare NHS Foundation Trust - £36,000.00 received to run the Research
Engagement Network {RENI focusing on health research and studies engaging the under-
served BME communities in Derbyshire.
d) NHS Derby and Derbyshirè ICB funded project 1- Women Health Hub IWHH) £27,500
received to work with and engage women from disadvantaged and under-served
communities through engaging voluntary organisations and community groups in Derbyshire.
el NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB Funded Project 2- Menlal Health Capital Grant
£4,986.44 received via Erewash Voluntary Action to provide accessible equipment and tools
for voluntary organisations and community groups in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
lo improve the mental hea￿h and wellbeing of their service users.
fj Derbyshir8 County Council Public HeaRh- Funding for Drug, Aicohol & Substance Use
Project {£8,0001 I Smoking Cessation Project {£4,0001 received lo support members of the
BME communities in Derbyshire to leam about and access recovery services and stop
smoking support services.
g} NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB Funded Project - Women's Health Champions IWHC)
received £1,982.50 to support the active engagement and participalion of women from the
under-served BME communities.
h11) Self-Raised Fund - NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB- Vaccination Awareness Access &
Inequalities Funding1£9,950) - providing staff time lo co-ordinate and support the
participation of the under-served BME communities in Derbyshire.
h12) Self-Raised Fund - generated money (£2.970.501 through the provision of seNices.
h (31 Self-Raised Fund- received £5,000 from Chestetffield Borough Council's UKSPF
Fundamental Training Tender for staff time to deliver the project activrties.
h (41 Self-Raised Fund- received £1,000 from NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB- the promotion
of Mental Health Capital Grant- Infrastructure Partner Delivery - via Erewash Voluntary
Action.
h (51 Self-Raised Fund - received £5,000 from Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
for Links, staff time to participate in their Race Equality Framework Project.
h (61 Self-Raised Fund - received £3,600 Digital Inclusion Grant from Rural Action
Derbyshire for Links, staff time to deliver the project sessions.
il Foundation Derbyshire (Freemasons Foundation) - received £1,500 funding lowards the
costs of the Resource Centre.
Il Good Things Foundation. via Foundation Derbyshire, received £1,000 funding towards the
costs of the Resource Centre.
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k) Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust- £10.000.00 recerved {on 28.03.2025) to
contribute lowards the work of the Trust's Race Equalty Framework Project.
11 NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB - £3.000 received (on 25.03.2025) for the co-ordination of
End of Life Care BME Engagement Project
14. Analysls of net assets
Tangible
fixed
assets
Other
net assets
Total
Unre8trlctsd funds
General reserve
Designated reseNe'.
Strategic Development
Redundancies
29,327
51,096
29,327
51,096
Restrlcted funds
Strategic Development (inc BME
Proje¢ts}
National Lottery Sitting Service
Severn Trent Community Fund
DHNFT- Race Equality Framework
NHS Derby & Derbyshire- End of Life
58,098
134,819
10,332
10,000
3.000
58,098
134,819
10,332
10,000
3,000
Total restrlcted fund8
216,249
216,249
Total funds
296,672
296,672
15. Related party transactions
The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure.
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