REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04300967 IEngland and Wale51 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMbER.. 1090253 rt of theTrustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Thurr(Kk CVS Communi Service and Volunta Th￿rr￿k CVS CommunrL ervice and Volunta Contents of the Finantial Statetnents for ihe Year End l March 2023 Page Report of the Trustees I to 14 Statetnent of Tru5tees' Responsibilities 15 Re￿rt of the Independent Auditors 16 to 18 Statement of Financial Activities 19 Balance Sheet 20 Cash Fl¢)w 51aiemeni 21 Note5 to the Cash Flow Siatement 22 Note5 to the Financial Statements 23 to 37 Thurrock CVS Communil and Volunta Directors. and TtU51ee5' Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the pufposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial 51alements ofthe charty for the year ended 31 March 2023. The financial slatemenls compty wlh the Chartb"es Acl 2011. the Companies Aci 2006, the Memorandurn and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Repo￿.ng by Charities.. Slalemenls of Re¢tsmmended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Fir7an¢ial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effe¢tive 1 January 20191. OUR PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES The Objects of the Charity as set out in the Company Memorandum of Associab"on are." To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the lo¢al government district of Thurrock and ils neighbourhood. including the Thames Gateway and South Essex and. in particular. the advancement of education. the protection of heamh and the reliel ol poverty. distress and sickness. To Promote and organise co-operation in the athievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together in council ￿PreSentatNeS of the vduntary organisations and slatulory authorities within the area ol benefit. In achieving theso aims w• s•t out in 2022123 the following five objectives- 1. PrOV￿e support and development for a strong and thriving voluntary, community. faith and 50cial enteiprise sector in Thuirock_ 2. Local communities and iesidenls will have a stronger voice to inffluence local decisions and services as a result of the opportuni(ies we provide for dialogue and social action acro55 all 5ectOlS. 3. Slrenglhening communities 4. Strengthen partnership and ¢oilabor3tive workiThJ. 5. Sustainabilty The role and contribution of volunteers Thurrock CVS values the support of its volunteers in the organisats"on. Volunteers provide adminislralive support. board members and project support. In the last year volunteers contributed 2.14512021-22 - 1,9931 hours. We estimate their financial worth lo Thurr￿k CVS by multiplying the hours coniributed by a national rate of the minimum wage. This results in an eslimaled contribution in the region 01 £20,37712021-22 - £22,4811, excluding any national insu¥ance, pension. reuuitment or olher costs that woukl nomially be incurred by employers. Page 1 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunta Directors. and Tru51ees' Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service Achievements and Perforniance In what was a challenging year for the charty. both internalty and extemally, the day to day work was carried on with great resolve by the staff team and volunteers. The untimely loss of the CEO, Kristina Jackson. was a blow to all who knew her both as a friend. colleague and community champion, and the figurehead of the charity. The Trustees and staff pulled together lo ensure that. even though it was a shock lo lose her, her legacy and numerous projects continued lo delwer and lo meet the demands of the seGlor and the wider cornmunity. Vlfilhin this scenario Kim James v4as asked lo lake temporary charge of the charity as Inlerim CEO by the trustees wth a clear remit to maintain the stabilty and outPLrt of the organisation. 11 is pleasing to ￿pOrt Ih31 performance in all a￿aS was maintained and we achieved our aims to deliver the grant funding to the sector (see below). represent the sector in negotiations wlh Thurrock Council over the Voluntary Sector Development Fund, and carry out a Tecruilmenl prwes5 for the new CEO. In addition successful negotiations look place ￿1th local health provideis to maintain the Social P¥escribing neb￿ork. Work look place lo develop the new strategic plan for the next 3 years which wll Sel the new and continued dir￿li￿n for the charity. The cornprehensive guide to the achievements and performance ol the various projects and services provided are detailed separatety fvrfher on in the body of this report. Inloimalion for the sector and wider Gommunrty continued lo flow from our social media team providing a wide range of articles, promtslions and events taking place wthin the communities training and participalion a￿ayS a highlighl. This weekty e-newsletteT has kept the sector in contact and informed throughout the year. As an infraslru¢lure support organisatKJn. our key fijnction is to support and develop the voluntary, community. faith and social enterprise sector in Thuirock. We are provided a grant from Thurrock Council of £80,000 12022123} to deliver effective, information, advice. guidance, funding support arid advocacy. Supptsrt is tailored to help groups to meet the emerging demands on the sector ir￿lUding funding, capacity, staffing issues elc. Sector support continued over the period providing 1-1 personalised 5UPPOrt and group support. This is particularly important in the light of the financial srtualion that the Coun¢il fa¢e. Our role is critic21 lo advo¢ale f￿ the seclor so that the voice of voluntary groups helps to shape the new operating model. The keys areas of support lo dale have indude(I". Volunteer re¢ruitmenl Funding searches Support and feedback on ftjnding applicab.ons Policy advice and model documents DBS service Virtual meetings wth confidence trainiro Safeguarding Training Meet the fvnder sessions- Lottery Community Fund. Essex Community FOUndat￿n, BBC Children in Need Nelworking opportunities Development of partnership applications We continued working alongside partners to develop a collaborative approach lo deliver support and training opportunities lo the voluntary sector. Partners irhGlude Thurro¢k Counul. Thurr(￿k Adult Ctsmmunity College. National Lollery Community Fund and Essex Communrty Foundation. amongst others. Page 2 Thuirock CVS Commun and Volunta SeNce Directors, and Truslees, Re for the Year Ended 31 MarGh 2023 Let's Talk A key role has been to connect the voluntary and community sector of Thurrock enabling them lo work collaborab'vely and share resources. This has been achieved through development ol the Let's Talk Forum. These sessions are held b￿mOnthlY and a￿ an opportunity for gfOUPS and oiganisations lo come togethei and feel part of something bigger. The sessions.. Give an opportunity lo showcase their seTvicel offer Give an opportunity for people to give views and have their say Enable people to share experiences, good-wacl1￿, leaming, including peer support Hear from 9uesl speakers on subjects that are currently affecting our sector Learn about Current Funding and Training Opportunities We continue lo support regular nelwoTk and slralegi¢ meeb.ngs and we use the meetings as an opportunity fo membeis lo piovide peer support lo colleagues as well as looking at challenges Organisalions weie facing. Grant and Funding Administration Role In addition, Thurrock CVS continue5 to administer the voluntsry Sector grants on behalf of Thuiro¢k Coun¢il. This valuable resource for local organisab.ons Continues to ensu￿ the vibrancy and continuty of the sector and in turn local people. We include this administration ftjnclion as part of cxjr infrastru¢tuie support, so that we can provide capacity building lo organisalions that require addiliorhal support. thjring this year we adMiniste￿d both the Voluntary Sector Development Fund main grants and small granls. The panel comprises ol Thurrock CVS, Thurrock Council, Portlolio holder5 and Communty representation. In 2022123, the panel awarded 33 small grants and CVS administered funds ol up lo £4,000 lo a range of groups and organisalions amounting to £98.981.51. Some of this was carried over from the 202112022 budget. 3 grants were awarded from CCG Vaccine Equalities fund for a tolal of £3.416.00 In addition lo the above funds, 94 Small Spark fvnds were awarded and administered for Small Spark5 Plalinurn Jubilee, Christmas everi15, Wam spaces and Mis¢_ Prwe¢ls totslling £22,879.54 this indudes the money refunded from underspend that was returned from several groups. Page 3 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunla Directors, and Trustees, Re ort for the Year Ended 31 Mard) 2023 Service ngage Community Developmvntand Engagèment The ngage project supports social a¢tion and encourages otizens. organisalions and partners lo work collaboratively to help imwove the lives of the residents of Thurrock. and to solve problems that are important in their communities. The project helps to shape and promote opportunities for active citizenship and social parb"cipalion in Thurrock through the delivery of a number of projecls lo encourage and support in becoming more active within the local community. Examples of projects and support include". Volunteer Centre Thurrock Community Builders Thuriock F¢Jod Neh¥oth Project Community Health Champions Our Road Stronger Together Thurrock Employee Supported Volunteerin9 schemes Corporate Social responsibility {CSR) projecis and support Giving for Thurrock Besptske volunteering Community Hubs programme Ad hoc community devek)pment and engagement proje¢ts and ¢on5ullalioTIS such CLLD, Active Thurrock Creative People & Places, Cosl ol Living and more Projects have a posilive impact on health and wellbeing. povety. unemployment, social exclusion, disability and loneliness, all of which can lead lo some people becoming the most deprived in today's society. volunteer essex T￿[1((k Volunteer Centre Thurrock Volunteer Centre Thurrock is fvnded via the Voluntary Sector Development fvnd of £44,000 per annum. The Volunteer Centre adheres to a high standard of pra¢lice to ensure that volunteering is promoted, recognised and coordinated across ihe county. Commitsment to this practTrce aims to ensure individuals have a positive volunleeiing experience and organisalions benefit from consistent expert support. As a Volunteer Centre, we need lo ensure that we maintain the profile of volunteering and do our best to promote the var￿u5 forms of volunteering induding micro volunleering, youth volunteering, employee volunteering and supported volunteering_ Page 4 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunta Seryice Directors. and Trustees. Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Community Builders Community Builders have been supp)rting communities since the COVID pandemic in 2021, working in the areas of Gray5, Stanford & Corringham. Aveley. South O¢kendon. Purfieet-on-Thames, Chadwell & Tilbury. The Community Buihlers role is community focused, supporting engagement at small neighbourhood levels using a strength based approach through ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) principles and includes.. Sharing info¥mation and putting communities in touch local people and group5 for support or social interaction. Working wrth people lo identify cornmunty led solutions lo local issues and passions Developing 3 plafform to Captu￿ people's views. ideas. passions, concems. priorities elc. Encouraging dialogue- ideas fairs, listening events. capacity building and connecting with existing groups or others who are interested. Identifying local communrty ¢Mne¢tors and volunteers. Building cohesion and Inclusiveness and helping to reconnecl comrnunthes after lockdown. Helping to promote, encourage and support social activities such as street parties. community events elc. Helping communities lo have a voice in their IoGal area and lo lake part in local decisions. Meeting with local groups and residents and connecting them to access opportunities like healthy activities, training and local community funding such as Small Sparks funds. Supporting the development of the Community Directory ¥￿In Stronger Together website. The project supports communities. enwuraging engagement wth small tasks. welfare, befriending, signposting and mentoring through ct)nversations at a street level. It has helped to remove the barriers preventing people from participating in their communities. by engaging in phy￿Cal acb"wti"es and t*tter ¢onne¢ling locally. and helped to define local priorities. Thurrock Food Nthrk The focus of the Thurrock Fotsd Network is to map the key food projects operating across Thurrock where food is donated lo communities, or where communities recehve and further distribute food with a view to improvin9 CO- ordination and reducing waste. The Thurr¢)ck Food Network online platform is located wlhin the Stronger Togelher website and shares tips on saving money and keeping food waste down wlhin the home. The role has helped to make effective conneclions wth local superniarkels, businesses, and organisalions lo establish a Food Ne￿Ork and work wlh partners and communities 1¢ raise awareness ol food issues in Thurrock. Food poverty and food crisis was a huge focus at the Cosl of Living event organi5ed by TCVS in December 2022. This followed by the successful sel up of a numbei of Communrty pantries and fridges across ThLJrrock, including policies and pro¢edures. Community Health Champion project The Community Health Champion project began in April 22. inrtially a 6 monlh project lo support the vaccine uptake across the borough. but this was extended for a fiJrther 6 months. The CHG role involves engaging with specific groups lo help understand people's concems around getting Ihe COVIO vaccinations and helping to resolve concerns with the support, advi¢e and infom)ation from health professionals. The CHC'S have helped to Commun￿ale key public heallh messages and find creative way5 to encourage vaccine uptake. The project has helped lo identify individuals wlling Io advocate wthin their communities to champion vaccine uptake, as well as community groups and organisalions. Page 5 Thurrock CVS C¢ynmuni and Volunta Oireclors, and Trustees, Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service Strongèr Tog¢ther Thurr¢¢k Thurrock CVS works ¢losely with many partners across Thurrock and are an active partner lo Stronger Together Thurrock alongside other statutory, voluntary and health partrheis. The partnership was set up to support and promote local inrtialives that engaged wlh communities and used as a vehicle to help local people undersiand and access information through the Stronger Together website. and promote the good things that are happening in ThUrr(￿k. Stronger Together work from an asset based approach and wa5 Instrumental in the development of Assel Based Community development in Thurrock. {Assel Based Ctsmmunily Development draws upon exists.ng Community bonds to build stronger. more sustainable communities for the ftjlurel. Thurrock CVS on behalf of the Stronger Together Partnership has ¢onlinued lo strengthen communities through ils website including bringin9 all Community Forums into one place. This also saved a considerable amount of money and gives a cohesive and single resource which can be easity used by all Forum members irrespective of lime available or IT skills. The website wll conlinue to evofve to indude a single resource for infomialion aboui Community Hubs plomoling both opportunities and events, as wdl as promoting useful re50ui¢es loi communities such as food & local suppliers, foodbanks, financial well￿1n9 and offers of help, vaccination advice and more. The important network that Stronger Togethei Partnership provtdes is a conduit for continued cross sector working and has been ulilised to promole pioie¢ts of community interest. engagement and support. Stronger Together Social Media Teport 01104r2022- 3110312023 Facebook Total Page Reach Total Page likes 45,191 449 Twitter Post reach Followers 32,078 989 Page 6 Thurrock CVS Commun and Volurhta Service Direclor5' and Trustees. Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Audience Age Demographic 25% 15% 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ •Women 1.3% 11.8% 28.3% 21.8% 12.7% 5.2% •Men 0.7% 2.8% 3.5% 6.3% 3.1% 2% Locations 11% 15% Page 7 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunta Direclors. and Trustees. Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Seryice healthwltch Healthwatch Thurrock Healthwatch Thurrock is currendy fvnded by a 3 plus 1 year extension which now comes to an end in March 2026. We received a 4.￿ increase to the contract value now giving us £131,987.24 per annum. Heallhwalch Thurrock is a National Independent Organisalion wth 153 local and district Healthwatch's across England. each one independent of Ihe NHS and local authorrties. It has a National lead in Healthwatch England. Healthwatch Thuriock sits as a project wlhin Thurrock CVS, which enable5 11 to use all the re50ufGes of the whole Organisati(>n when ¢arryin9 out pieces of engagement_ The main business of Healthwatch Thurrock is Its a¢1 as a consumer champion for health and social care across the Borough, to engage wth and listen to residents. lived experience of using services and producing reports lo highlight the i55ues and good experiences of Ih05e using the setvices. Heallhwal¢h Thurrock also operates an infomalion and signposb.ng service around healih and social care services available within Thurrock and listens lo issues and complaints from residenls. assisting them to take their complaint through the right procedures. Healthwatch Thurrock has seats on Ihe Health and Wellbeing Board, Health Overwew and Scrutiny Cornmittee, TICA Uhurrock Inlegialed Care Alliance) and other commiitees and Boards to share and feedback the lived experiences of the residents of Thurrock using services. Healthwalch Thvrro¢k has had another busy year. We carried out a big piece of work with children and young people engaging wth over 300 children and young people speaking Wrth them about young carer's roles and Mental Health and support dunng COVID. There has been some very interesting feedback and some difficuyt stories shared. Any safeguarding issues during the discussions weie deall with by appropriate referials. Our numbers for this year wEre as folbws; 2,595 ¢onta¢ls wlh adults 600 contacts wlh children and young people 850 ¢on¢ernsfissues 460 calls for information and advice (Patient Advice and Liaison Service- PALSI around Primary Care services 58 ¢omplainls about Heallh or SfKial care seM¢es Social Prescribing Social Prescribing funding is held by the 4 Primary Care Netsvorks {PCN'sl. The project has changed dramatically. resulting in it being miKe of a medical model in some a￿a$. The grant agreements TCVS now hold wlh 3 of the 4 PCN'S (Grays, Corringham and Stanford Le Hope and Aveley, South Ockendon and Purfteet. Tilbury and ChaLtsell decided not to renew their contract with us and have taken the service house. It has been difficutt lo collate information as the systems we u5e(I previou5ty are not being used as concern5 around patient confidentiality was raised by the PCN'S. and under their GDPR and Clinical Govemance they did not want patient details held anywhere other Ihan on theic systems. TCVS has 5 staff employed by us, working wlhin the 3 PCN'S. AJI 3 grant agreements Iinish on 1st February 2025 and we received a small I￿￿ease in the giant agreement lunding. and both Gray5 and Stanford and Corringham have asked us to recruit a full lime Sttial Prescribing Link Worker to enhance the team. This wll bring our current staffin9 within this project to 7. Page 8 Thuiro¢k CVS Communrt and Volurhta SeNi¢e Directors, and Trustees, Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 y Your Sldo ABYS By Your Side IBYSI home from hospital project siis within Thurrock CVS and was sel up and designed to support people who are being discharged from hospital lo help facilitate their discharge home. and to support them once home wlh shopping and prescriptions. The actual work undertaken can involve joint Visbts with Social Workers to the property before discharge, overseeing cleaning and adaplalions, taking del￿ery of hospital equipment and tsverseeing set up. frtting key safes lo allow safe access lor carers and community nurses. It CAn invO￿e helping to move someone's belongings from their home to sheltered accommodation, to slep down placemen15 or lo Residential Placements. The work changes from day to day and from ¢Jienl tr) dient, bul is always busy, with very much a 'can do, attitude in the leam. The team also ensure they refei any person they are supporting into Voluntary and Community services within Thurrock as appropriate for conb'nued support once they have completed their input, which is usually after 6 weeks. They also share the Micro Enlerprise list so that pats.ents can idents.fy services to support them going forward if they wsh lo. ReferTals and people supported for di￿har9e- 2.607 On all referral forms completed by the Hospitsl or Adult Sw31 Care, we ask how many bed days and how many Social Care hours were saved by the BYS project's intervention. The followng are the numbers given.. Hospital Bed days saved total for year- 3.160 WorkerlPlanners hours saved total for year- 3.207 We are looking at our strategic plans for the projecl for the fvlure, and ￿ have identified many areas where this project could expand and increase the offer lo so many olheT areas wlhin the H05Prtal Trust and Community. including the Ambulance Servi¢e. We are hopeful that we can increase the capacity and offer wth increased funding and look forward to updating the new BYS offer in next year's Annual Report. The projecl has jusl been extended lor 3 years and now ends in March 25 and has funding of £76,000 per annum. Publi¢ bènefit ststom•nt The Trustees have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit wherb reviewing our aims and objectives arbd in planning our future activities. Thurrock CVS prclvides publi¢ benefit through improving the lives of residents and communities of Thurrock through our support for voluntary and communty organisations, training and supporting their staff and trustees, aTKI providing representation ol the voluntary and comrnunity organi5aliws wth stralegic partneis along with the proje¢ts that we deliver lo support individual residents across Thurrock. FINANCIAL REVIEW The year under review was a successful one lor the charity with a surplus of £177.962 (2022 £39,965) on gross income of £1.246,976 12022 £909,509). The financial p05ilion at the year-end as revealed by the balance sheet on page 20 shows nel curTenl assets of £794.796 {2022 - £602.0761. The nel book value of fixed assets held. all ol which are used directly for charrtable pwposes. amounted to £459,93312022- £474.6911. Page 9 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunta Directors, and Trustees, Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Seivi¢e In 2023 lolal reserves closed al £1.254.729 12022 - £1.076.7671. This figure includes the Beehive Resouice Centre wlh a nel book value of £457,20012022'. £471,280). The Resource Centre Is not a cashable asset. The Beehive Resource Cenlre is the charities office. The unreslricleil funds not designated or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity are £429.58712022 £361.8541. This level of reserve is in line wth our reserve5 policy Isee below). Principal funding source5 Thurits¢k Coun¢il. Voluntary Sector Developmenl Fund. Thurrock Council. Hea11hwalch Thurrock contract. Primary Care Ne￿OrkS. Social Prescribing. Income generated through rental and room hire of the Beehive. The National Lottery Community Fund. Invostmant pow•rs and policy The Investment Policy ol the charity is for uncommtmed fijnds to be retained in a portlolio ol banks and building societies earning inleiest where possible. The charity will not invest fvnds In accounts or instruments involving risk and the portfolio wll be diversified so as to minimise the risk of1055 in the event of the failure ol the bank tsr building society. The Charity wll endeavour lo erhsure that amounls held in any one institution do not exceed the Fin3n¢ial Setviees. Compensation Scheme thresholds (currenuy £85,000). Reserves policy As al the year-end 8ccounls showed ￿serVeS of £1.254.729 {2022 - £1,076,767), of %thich £643,061 12022 - £616.9531 were resliicted. In additt'on, the Trustees have set aside designated funds £179,34712022 - £97.9601 for the specific purposes of building maintenance and redundancy. The unreslriGted ftjnds not designated or invested in tangible fixed assels held by the charty are £429.58712022- £361,854). The ieserves policy of the charity is to maintain a level of unre5tn.cted Teserves to ¢over_ Between 3 and 6 months ol necessary core expenditure 10 311ow fof an ordeied shut down of the charity including redundan¢y costs and for suitable management arrangements lo be made for ongoing aclivilies, and 2. Any amounts needed lo covei either Capital or un￿StrICted revenue commitments in existence at the year end. Total unrestricted fvnds as al 31 March 2023 were £432,320 whth after amowing for unrestricted ￿venue commitments and closure costs amounled lo 4.5 months lolal unrestricted, l)udgeted 2023-24 commitments. Charitable and political donations Dur5ng the year the company made no polibcal or chariiable donations. It was agreed by tnJstees for Ihe financial year April 2021 to March 2023 oui main focus wll remain the piiorilies sel in March 2018 for the next fwe years. In particular the truslees focused the Charity's atlents.on in April 202110 Mai¢h 2023 10_" 1. To ensure our work wilh gr(xJps and organisatsons provided sustainability for the sector during the pandemic. 2. To ensure the Voluntary Sector and Communities were represented al a strategic level, highlighbng the importance of Ihe sector during the pandemic. Page 10 Thurrock CVS Communi and Volunta Directors, and Trustees, Re ort for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service In addition. we continued to support our work sel out in our Strategic Plan to.. 1. Provide support and development for a strong and thriving voluntary. community, faith and social &nt•rpris• IVCFSEI sector in Thurrock. We will provide training and access to training for new and existing VCFSE organisalion that build on their skills and capacity lo enable them to work more efficientty and effectively. Capacity building opportunrties will be made available Ihiough peer support, partnerships betsveen smaller and larger organisatlons and signposting to other resources. Vve will pilot new inilialives that do not altracl contracl funding where needs are currenty unmet wtth an aim lo become stand-alone or absoTbed by a more appropriate organisation. We wll encourage organisations and ¢ommunty groups lo come together to tackle issues, supporting them lo secure resources and funding. 2. Local communities and residents will have a stronger voice to influencè local decision and s•rvica$ a5 a result of the opportunities, y￿ provide for dialogue and ¥ocial action across all sectors. Through Healthwalch Thurrock y￿ wll ensure that the local residents and VCFSE are well infomied in order lo have a voice in shaping policy and decision-making. We wll encourage residents lo participate in society and strengthen local communities. We will strengthen our relationships with the business community in order to help them meet their Corporale Social Responsibility ICSRI goals and largels. This maybe through volunteering their skills and expertise, resources induding monetary or additional to support ¢ommunilies and the sector. 3. Strangthèniny Communitiès We will work with communities enabling them to become emwwered and sustainable lo develop approaches they think wll work best lo tackle the problems they face. We will en￿Urage resident5 to become more active w¢thin their community through; volunteering, timebanking or taking part in local initiatives_ We will ¢onbnue to develop and glow the Stronger Together pathet5hip. 4. Strèngth•n partnerships and collabordtlvè worklng We will work effectivety wth strategic partners and VCFSE to womote and strengthen collaborative working and lo maximise resources. We will support slalulory partners lo deliver ils strategic objectives to change the relationships with the Community by building and strengthening the ¢apa¢ity vthin the VCFSE sector. We will embed the local VCFSE in the service delivery pathways developed by slalutory partneis, focusing on specialisms that can provide a reach into those communities. S. Sustainability We will explore ways of continuing to deliver high quality services wth reduced resources. through the Llse of increased online tools. new models of income generation and flexible staff. We will contsnue to administer and develop grants in pathership wlh Thurrock Council and explore opportunities lo involve other strategic partners wthin the VSDF programme. 11 it should continue We wll explore mode15 of income generats.on that includes paid for services to complement free serv￿e$ and provide additional resources fof the VCFSE sector. Page 11 Thuirock CVS Communi and Volunta Directors, and Trustees. Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Thurrock CVS is a reglSte¥ed charity and a company limited by guarantee. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association that established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association last amended November 2009. There are currentty 159 members 12021122 - 1561 ea¢h of whom agrees to contribute £1 in the event of the charity bwng wound up. Appointment of trustees Trustees a￿ selected from those who volunleei Iheii senri¢es. Anyone may volunteer. In delermining who to appoint Trustees have regard lo the qualrficalions and experience of potentsal Truslees. Applications are invited in particular from persons wth experience ol voluntary and community services and from persons wth senior management experience in the charitable seclor. Under the requirements of the company's Artides one third of the Trustees resign annually and are eligible for re-elect'on. The charity has a wide range of support engagement and representstive functK•ns and. as a result, seeks to ensure that the knO¥￿edge and experience of the Trustees Covers a wide range of voluntary and community activities, sector represenlab"on, leadership development and slrategic level decision-making in addition lo business and management skills. All Trustees give their lime volunlarity and receive no benefit from the charity- Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are sel out in note 9 to the Accounts. TnJ$tèa induction and training New trustees undergo an induction programme. All Irustees are nolffied of Televanl workshops, training days and seminars concerning issues relevanl to good govemarKe and lo best pia¢ti¢e in the voluntary & community sector. During the year the Board attended a number of away days to conb'nue the process begun in the pievious financial year of lorTnulats"ng a strategy for the organisation for the nexi five years. Oryanisation The board of Trustees admirhislers the charity by means of the Board whKh meets bpmonthty. All Trustees are also Directors of the Cotnpany for Companies Acts purposes. Board members are appointed by the Annual General Meeting wth one third of the board slanding down ea¢h year_ The board is responsible lor the strategic direction of the charity and for policy decisions. In addrtion to maintaining an overview of Ihe wganisation's activities, the Board also Conliols HR policies and appointments and makes all decisions involving major investment or expenditure. A Chief Execulwe is appointed by the board lo manage Ihe day lo day running of the charty. The Chief Executive has delegated authority for operatK)nal matters including finance. human resources and the delivery ol servi¢es to people supported by the organisalion. within certain limits. Decisions vA)ich will commit the charity beyond these limits require the approval of the tx)ard. Condult Funds Thurrock CVS administers grants on behalf statutory partners. The Panel meets each year to consider applications for fundin9 for OTganisations working across Thurrock. Volunlary Sector Development FLJnd IVSDFI grants are made for funding towards bhls where applicants Gan demonslrale impact against the Community Strategy Priorities.. Build pride. responsibilty and respect to create safer communities. Public Health grants are made for funding lowaid5 bids where applicants can demonsirale impact again51 tacklin9 obesity and prtsmoling healthy wei9hl and working wilh citizens to reduce mentsl health inequalib"es. Page 12 ThurrnKk CVS Communi and Volunta Directors. and Truslees. Re for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Service Voluntary Sfrctor D8v8lopmènt Fund The VSDF panel comprised of 6 panel members.. 1 representative Irom Thurrock CVS, 1 represenlalwe from Thurrock Council Communty Oevelopmenl and Equalib"es team, 1 rewesenlative from Public Heatth. the Portfolio holder and shadow portfolio holder for Communitie5 and an independent represenlalive from CVS Chelm5foid. The panel considered applicat￿n$ and make informed ￿ComMendatIOnS to the Corporate Director f Adults. Health and Housing of ThurroGk Council who ha5 delegated responsibilities lo make the final decision. Related Parties Thurrock CVS was fNmed by the voluntary seclor Wthin Thurrock as a membership organisalion to provide support and guidance to charitable and other voluntary groups Wo￿ng for the benefit of the people of Thurrock. The charity, therefore, has close working relationships many groups and organisations. The board of TCVS comprises 10 indwiduab none of whom indwidually are in a positv)n to control or exert significant influence over the deasions of Ihe charity. Apart from the board there are a number of Oth￿ significant stakeholders induding members and Thurrock Council, Thurrock CCG and Basildon and Thurrock Universty Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust none of whom exercise a degree of Influence or involvement wth the charity suffiaent to be deemed a related paty. Pay policy for sènior staff The pay structure for all employees is based on the nationalty agreed NJC pay scale. Increases to pay scales are generalty based on the nationally negolialed percentage5. Pay scale reviews and Ihe pay scale that is set for each role, including for a11 senioi staff. is considered by the persorhnel sub-comffjittee of the Executive Commrttee IECI, which makes recommendations lo Ihe fiJll EC to make the final decisions. Internal Control The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate system$ of inlemal control a¢ross the entire organi5alion. Trustees are iesponsible for keeping proper accounling records which disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy at any bme the financial posrtion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the finanaal statements follow best practi¢e. They are also Tespon5ible for safeguarding assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps lor the prevention and detection of fraud and other ir￿gU1a[Ilie$. The systems of inlernal control are designed to provide reasonable. bul not absolute, assurance against material misslalement or loss. Internal control processes implemented by the Trustees include." Regular ¢onsideralion by Trustees of financial resutts. variances from budgets and forecasls Delegation of aulhority and segregab'on of duties . A strategic plan and an annual budgel approved by the Trustees Idenlifi¢alion and management of 1i5k Risk management The Directors and Trustees have idenlrfied the major risks to %thich the charity is exposed and believe that the systems in place are adequate to mrtK"gate those risks. Page 13 Thurr￿k CVS Communi and Volunla SeNice Directors, and Trustees, Re for the Yeaf Ended 31 March 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Company No.. 04300967 charity No.. 1090253 DIrectors￿ruSteeS IAichael Kelly- Interim Chair from f0111r2020 Michael Hurslhouse- T￿8$u1￿ I Vice Chair 1011112020 Anlhony Fish Scott Sullivan Tunde Ojetola Kevin 8rice Roger Harris Tania Sitch Jean Angus Naveed Bakhshi Senior Management Personnel: Mike Ra￿Ing$- Interim Chief Executive Officer (Until June 20231 Kim James- Chief Operating off￿er of Healthwatch Thurrock Projecl Jacqui Payne- Senior Community and Engagement Manager Viv Nunn- Executive Offi¢erlOffi¢e Manager Registered and Principal Office: The Beehive Voluntary & Community Resource Certre Wesl Street, Grays. Essex RM17 6XP Auditors: SCB {Accounlants} Limrted, 2￿31 Sackville street, Manchester. Ml 3LZ Bank•rs: Unity Trust Bank Plc.. Nine Brindley Place, Bimiingham B1 2HB Solicitors.. Bales Wells & Brailhwarte, 2-6 Canon Street. London EC4M 6YH Page 14 Thur(ock CVS Communi and Volunta Service statement of Tiustees, Res nsibilrtEs ftrr the Year Ended 31 March 2023 STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS, I TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBIL ￿lEs The trustees (who are 81so directors of Thurrock CVS for the purwjses of company lawl ale responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial staiements in acco¢daAce with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounlin8 Standards (United Kingdom GeTreraltyAccepted Accounting PractKel. Company law requires the DiTettors to p￿part financial statements for each financial year. under that law the Directors have elected to prepaie the fitiancial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accept￿ Accounting Practice Iunited Kingdom Atcounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are Sal￿fied that ihey give a true and fair view of rhe state of affairs of the companv and of its income and expenditure lor that perK)d. In preparing these financial statements. the Director5 are required to.. select suitable accouniing policies and then apply them consistentty. observe the methods and principle5 in the Charities SOAP. rnake judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK AccountlllK 51andards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unles5 It 15 inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The Directors are re5POn5ible for kee￿n8 adequate accountlll8 iecoTds that are 5uificient to show and e¥pl8in the cornpany'5 transactions and disclose wilh reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enèble them to ensure that the financial statements Comp￿ with the Compènies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taknng reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregulariiies. The trustees ère re5pon5ible lor maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable compan(s website. Leei51ation in the United Kingijom governing the prepaiation and di55etninatioTr of finaThtial statements may differ from le8151atioD ifj otheT jurisdiction5. STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE TO AUOITOR So far as the Trustees arÈ aware, there bs no relevant audit inlormation ol which ihe compan(s auditors are unaware. Additiona11y. rhe Trustees have taken all the necessary Steps that we ought to have taken as trustees ITh order to rnake rhemselves aware of any relevani audit information and to establish that the Charity's auditors are aware of that information. Auditors A fesolLJtion will be proposed ai the Annual General Meeting thai SCB (Accountants) bmiied be re-aprKJinted as auditors ol the charity for the ensuing year. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provis¢ons relating to small companies within Part IS of the Companies Act 2006. APPROVAL Signed on behalf ol the ExecutNe Committee. Mike Kelly Date'.- 22" November 2023 Chairperson Page 15 Re rt of the Inde Thurrock CVS ndent Auditor5 to the Mernber5 of Cotntnunit nd Volunta Service Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Thurrock CVS (Community and Voluntary Servicel Ithe'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Staternent of Financial ActNities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial Statements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting frarnework that ha5 been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingéom Accounting Standards. cotnprising Charitie5 SQRP - FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the VK and Republic of Ireland. and applicable law Iunited King¢*)m Generally Accepte(l Accounting Practicel. In our opinion the financial 5tatements'. give a tiue and fair view ol the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of it5 incomin8 re50ur£e5 and applicatio￿ of re50urces, including irs income and expenditure. for the year then ended,. have been properly prÈp3red in accordance with UThited Kingdom Generally Accepted Acctsuntine Prattice., have been prepared in accordance with the requirement5 01 the Companies Act 20(￿ and Charities Act 2011. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit ir5 accordanonations HMRC Coronaviru5 Job Retention Scheme 474.711 35.389 35.389 35.389 35,389 308.917 783.628 35,389 35,389 35,389 35.389 518,443 25.732 25,732 25,732 25,732 13,333 1,702 9.906 700 700 30,000 1.765 30,000 1,765 50 1,590 Giving for Thurrock IGIFn Thurrock Countil for Brexit Support CCG VacciThe Inequalitie5 Fund 38.466 38.466 4.980 2,999 4.980 2.999 Infrastructure Support Thurrock Council 80.000 80,(X)O 80,020 Contra¢t income Thurrock Regeneration Homes Ltd Healthwatch NHS Thurrock CCG CRO Ports London Ltd 2,410 972 2.410 972 5,950 I,soo Total 748,559 338,917 1,087,476 735,419 Income Iroffl charitable a£tivitses from grants and contracts in 2022 totalling £735.419 was attributed to unre5triited funds of £65S,253 and restricted funds £80.166. Page 26 ctsnlinued... Thurrock CVS Communit nd Volunta Ser¥￿e Notes to the Financial Statements- continued lor the Year Ended 31 March 2023 RESOURCE CENTRE INCOME Unrestricted Restricted Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Furtds Reswr¢e Centre Inc(M7 Internal I￿oMe 114.978 4,070 119.048 114,978 4,070 119.048 117,918 3.980 121,898 Income Irom Chaiitable artivitie5 fvotn the Resource Centre in 2022 toialling to £121.898 was attributed to ufirestriited funds of £121.898. Resource Centre Income comprises contributions towards running cost5 01 the Beehive frorn the other occupants and income from day/ evening hire of room5 and the Cornrnunity Hall. Internal income cornpri5es income for the provision o15tationery. franking maihinery and phototopy services to the mernbers. OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 Management and administration income Other income Membership fee5 Givi￿8 for Thurrock 17.867 877 835 1.660 17.867 19,521 835 1.660 46.707 2,446 1431 3.024 18,644 21.239 18,644 39.883 52,134 Income from trading aftivities in 2022 totalling £52.134 out of which £S0.S01 was attributed to unie5tricted funds and £1.633 w35 attributed to restricted fund. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2023 2022 Interest Recwved 569 569 58 Interest income of £58 earned ITh 2022 was attributable to unTe5tiicted funds. Page 27 contsnued... Thurrock CVS Communit and Volunta Service Note5 to ihe Financial Siaiemenis- coniinued lor the Year Ended 31 March 2023 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Raising Fund5 Resource Infrastructure Total Total Centre Support Projects 2023 2022 Staff Costs other direct costs Support Costs (Note 71 Governance costs (Note 71 90.360 96.820 95.904 14.701 855 68.853 503,935 91,084 79.951 4.648 759.968 186.988 115,351 6.707 650,596 137.183 75,440 6,325 3.333 194 17.366 i.oio Total 93,887 208.280 87.229 679,618 1,069,014 869.544 01 the £1.069,014 expenditure in 202312022- £869.$441. £781.655 was charged ro unrestricred fund$12022- £742,205) and £287.359 to restricted funds12022- £127.3391. SUPPORT COSTS The Charity initially identifie5 the costs ol it5 5tipw)rt fvnction5. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function. Govetnance cost5 other support C05t5 are apportioned separatety betwe*n thÈ tharity's key activities lsee note 61 in the year. All the general 511PWrt and governance costs ale allocated to activities at different pertentages, on the basis of staff titne relating to eaih aitivity- General Support Cost5 Governance Total Total Funrtion 2023 2021 Staff Costs Communication & IT Costs Legal and professional expenses Other expenses Auditor's remuneration 43.114 17.660 49.314 5.263 43,114 17.660 49.314 5,263 6.706 122,057 33.736 26,829 12.240 2,647 6,313 81.765 6.706 6,706 115.351 Page 28 continued... Thurrock CVS Communit and Volunta ServKe Notes to the Financial Statement5 continu forthe Year Ended 31 March 2023 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Net income/lexpenditurel is stateij after chargingllcreditin81.. 2023 2022 Auditors Remuneration Depieciation Owned Asseis 6.706 16.714 6,313 16.414 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFWfS There were no trustee5' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor lor the year ended 31 March 2022. TRUSTEE5' EXPENSES There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022. io. STAFF COSTS 1023 2022 Gross Wages and Salarie5 Employer's National Insurance Pension Contributions 727,247 615,561 53,620 48,344 18,509 18.087 799.376 681,992 There wa5 one12022- one between f80,tKX) to E90.(KK)l employee whose total annual employee benefit5 were between £60,000 and £70,(X)O. The key management personnel of the chaiity compii5e the Chief Executive Oflicer. Chief Operating Officer of Healihwatch Thurrock Project and Cornmunity Development and Engagement Manaeer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £140.51112022- £173.6521. Page 29 continued... Thurrock CVS Communit nd Volunta Service Notes to the Financlal StatemÈnis- continued lor the Year Ended 31 March 2022 io. STAFF COST5. continued The 3verage monthly number of employees during ihe year was as follows.. 2023 2022 Resource Centfe Infrastructure Project Projects Governance and Support Fund Raising 27 Is 37 23 ii. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS tong Leasehold Fixture and Computer Fitting5 Ellulpment Total Cost At l April 2022 Additions Disposal 1.284.464 16.793 16,795 1,956 1.318,052 1.956 11,5001 11.5001 At 31 March 2023 1.284,464 15,293 18.751 1,318,508 Depreciation At l April 2022 Charge for the year 0isP05al 812.984 14,280 16.343 450 11.5001 14.034 1,984 843.361 16,714 11,sooi At 31 March 2023 827.264 15.293 16,018 8S8,575 Nei book value At 31 Mar£h 2023 457.200 2.733 459.933 At 31 March 2022 471.480 450 2.761 474.691 At 31 March 2013 the charit(s interesi in ihe Beehive was subje£1 to an impairmeni review in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 11. Impairment of Fixed Assets. This review resulred in a wrire down in the carrying value ol the buildine to £600.0(Kl based upon its future nel earnlng potential over the remaining useful life and further written down by £142.8(X) a5 an additional depre(iation charged up to 31 March 2023. Page 30 continued... Thuirock CVS Cornrnunit and Volunta Ser¥￿e Noies to the Finèntial Statemenrs- coniinued for ihe Year Ended 31 March 2023 12. DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IMTHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade debtors 3.892 10.087 50 11.872 5,452 62 Prepayments Other debtor5 14,029 17,386 13. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR ZOZ3 Z022 Trade creditors Taxation and social security Pension fund other creditors Accruals Conduit funds Inote 221 Deferred income (note 181 9,862 16,615 1251 23 19,849 35,805 153,681 4,637 19,022 68 262 13,590 137,078 402.310 235.810 576,968 The l￿dItorS figure includes undi5tributed lunds held ofi behall of Thurrock Council, as conduit funds of E35,805 12022 £137.0781 (Nore 221. 14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUND5 fjeneral Designated Restricted Total 2023 Tangible fixed assets Net current a55elS 2,733 429.S88 457,200 185.861 459,933 794.796 179.347 432.321 179.347 643,061 1,254,729 Page 31 continued.. Thurrock CVS Communil and Volunia Serv￿￿ Noies to the Financial Statemenrs- continued lorthe Year Ended 31 March 2023 Analysis ol net assets between fvnds- previous year General Oesi8nated Restricted Total 2022 Tangible fixed assets Net current assets 3,211 358.643 471,480 145.473 474,691 602,076 97.960 361,854 97,960 616,953 1,076,767 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at 01.04.2022 Balance at Trznsfers 31.03.2023 Income Expenses Restiitted funds Resource Centre (Building) South Ockendon Cenire Chadwell St Mary Community Centre Community Roll Out Program Tilbury Hub Purfleet Flub Aveley Hub y Your Side- Home from Hospital Better Care Community health Champion5 Essex Community Foundation National Lottery Community FuHd Contract income 471.480 26.893 12.844 10.075 37,691 6￿31 3.393 9.156 4.501 114.2801 13611 1291 12.6911 15,1671 12.3791 13.3931 186.7231 457,200 26,532 29,623 7,384 32,524 4,452 16.808 102.096 24,529 4,501 56.317 238.657 1182.3401 15.000 15.491 3.600 616,953 115.0001 113,0271 13,6001 131,6271 12,4641 357.562 1299,8261 643,061 Deslgnated fvnds Building m31ntenance fLsnd Redundanty fund Giving for Thurrock IGIFTI 37.921 60.039 10.000 47,921 60,039 71,387 179,347 40.628 40.628 11.0161 11.0161 31.775 41.775 97.960 General funds 361.854 848.786 1768.1721 110.1481 432,321 Total unrestricted funds 459.814 889.414 1769,1881 31.627 611,668 Total funds 1.076.767 1.246.976 11.069,0141 1.254,729 Page 32 Continued... Thurrock CVS Cornrnunit nd Volunta Service Notes to the Fin8ncial Staternents- cont¢nued for the Year EndÈd 31 March 2023 Analysls of movements in funds- prewous year Balance at Balance at Transfers 31.03.2022 01.04.2021 In¢ome Expenses Restricted fund5 Resource Centre18uildinR) South Ockendon Centre Chadwell St Mary Commun¢ty Centre Community Roll Out Program Tilbury Hub Purfleet Hub Aveley Hub By Your Side- Home Irom Hospital Better Care E55ex Commvnity Foundation National Lottery Community Fund Contract income 485.760 28.981 12.960 10.471 38.881 6,846 23.393 19.073 4.501 Is.000 13,027 3.600 662,493 114.2801 11.9481 11161 13961 11.1901 Iisi 120.0001 181.9511 471,480 26,893 12,844 10.075 37,691 6.831 3,393 9.156 4,501 15,000 15.491 3,600 616.953 11401 72.034 9,906 17.4421 81.8 1127.3391 Designated funds Buildillg rnaintenance fvnd Redundancy fund 27.921 60.039 10.0 37.921 60.039 87,960 10.000 97.960 Genera5 fund5 286.349 827.709 1742.2041 110.0001 361,854 Total Unr￿trIcted funds 374.309 827.709 1742.2041 459.814 Total funds 1.036.802 909.509 1869.5441 1.076,767 Description. nature and purpose of restrided funds= Resource Centre.. The Beehive provides ollice, tneeting and iraining accommodarKJn lor voluntary and communitv group5 in Thurrock. The building opened in 2(M)5 and is now an asset ol Thurrock CVS 35 part of an asset transfer of the freehold from Thurr¢Kk Council. Communiiy Hub Roll Out Programme.. This programrne bring5 together statutory LN)dies, local ctynmunities and the voluntary secror to deliver services. inforrnation and advice in a [T￿re holistic way. We are currently working with 5 Community forums to establish a hub in their area. These fund5 are seed funding and iapacity building for the programme in each area. Page 33 continued... Thurrotk CVS CommuTri and Volunta Service Notes to the Fifiantial StatÈmÈnts- cont4nued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS-continued South Ockendon Centre: The South Ockendon CentrÈ was the firsi of a series of tommunity hubs to bÈ set up in Thurrock and is a joint vefiture parinersh*p between Thurrock Council. Thurrock CVS and South Ockendon Community Forum. The purpose of the Cenire is to provide a local point within the local community. where local residents can seek a(fvice or signp05ting Irom Thir(I Se(tor or Statutory organi5ations. acces5 service5 online, join group5 and activities and strengthen the cornrnunity tts become more Tesourceful and resilient. Chadwell St Mary Community Centre: As part of the Community Hubs rollout programme. Chadwell St Mary Centre received funding to 5UPPOrt ihe employment of a centre 10-ordinator.' payroll and HR are administered bv Thurrock CVS on behalf of Cha(Iwell St Mary Centre. rilbury Hub: As part of the Communily Hubs rollout programme. Tilbury trlub recèived funding to support the employment of a volunieer co-ordinatOf- payroll and HR are adrninist￿ed by Thurrock CVS on behalf of Tilbury Hub steering group Purlleet Hub.. A5 Part of the Community Hubs rollout programme. Pvrfieet Hub ￿e1Ved funding to support the employment of a volunteer CO￿rdInatOr.. payroll and HR ère administered by Thurrock CV5 on beh31f of Purfleet Hub steering group Aveley Hub: As part ol the Community Hub5 programme, Aveley received funding to 5UPPOrt the ernployrnent ol a volunteer co-ordinator. payroll and HR are administered by Thurrock CVS on behalf ol Aveley Hub Steering Group. By Your 5Ide - Home from Hospital: The aim of ihe projett is to work with volunteers through a d￿1(ated co- ordinator to support earty discharge for patienis thai are vulnerable or unbefriend. The project works in partnership with VCF5E organisations to SUP5X)rt individuals back into their community. The project started in January 2019 and will run as a pilot until tlecember 2020. Giving for Thurrock.. Giving lor Thuriock IGIFTI has beell established to generate lund5 to help meet local prioritie5, esp￿lalIV health and wellbeinK. The aim of the project is to create new unrestricied funding opportunities across external funders and rhrough the development of a suite of lundraising evenis. Also. to develop a portfollo of partners 3cross communities and businesse5 to encouraee further support and increase v￿￿ntary￿1¥1ng attivity. Giving lor Thurrock will engage p051twety wth the comrnunity. local chaTlties, bu5ine55es. corntnunity group5 and org3nisations in the prornotion of local fundraising across the borough to raise a minimum of £40,000 over the period Nov. 2019-Oct. 2020 Better Care: Funding held on behalf ol the partnership to deliver communication and en8agernent for the integrated hezlth and Social care Page 34 Thurrock CVS Communit and Volunta Service Note5 to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2023 16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Essex Community Foundation= Funding towards runnin8 Costs durin8 COVID National Lottery Community Fund.. Funding toward runningcosts and project delivery during COVID Contract income.. Income received a5 part of contract delNery of projects DeKrlptton, nature and purpose of unrestrirted fvnds: General funds: General fund represenis funds available io spend at the discretion of the Trustees after allowing lor all rhe designated funds. Purpose of desÉEnated funds- Building Maintenance- The De5igThated Fund is a sinking fvnd for future major repairs ar4d renewals to the Beehive which was established in 2011-12. Redundancy fund: The redundancy fund ha5 been created to ensure reserves are set aside lor redundancy payments il theorganisation operation or projects finishing. 17. RELATED PARTY DISCIOSURES No related parry transactions took place in the year ex(ept ihe transactions disclosed in note 9. 18. DEFERRED INCOME 2023 2022 Balance as at 1st April Amount released to income in the year Amount deferr￿ in the year 402,310 11.031,1471 782,518 124,368 194.3681 372.310 Balance as at 31st March 153.681 402.310 The deferreij income represents.. Funding For an apprelltice post lor Gift of ElO,(XK) Health Champion$ 2023-24 £138,772. Room Hire of £3.609 Community Pantry 2023-24 £1.3CKI Page 35 Thurrock CVS Cornmunit and Voltsnta Service Note5 to the Fipancial Statemenrs- coniinved for the Year Ende(131 March 2023 19. PENSION COSTS The chaiity operates a defined conlribution pension scheme and also c0nirib￿tes to suitable personal pension Schemes of employees. Contributions are Iharged to the Staternent of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. The charge for the year was E18,50912022 £18.0871. The charity had advance pension coniributions of £2512022 - £68 laccrued contributionll. 20. SHARE CAPITAL The charity does not have a share capital and is limiied by guarantee. In the event of the charity being wound up. the maximum amount. which each member is liable to coniribute is El. 21. CAPITAL COMMttMENrs A5 at both yearend 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2022. Ihe (harity had no capital cornmitments. 22. CONDUITFVNDS The Charity administers grants on behalf of Thuirock Council and thi5 a(tiwty is recognised in the 3ccounts as conduit funds. The Charity adminssters the VSDF. Small Sparks. Brexit Support and Tharne5ide Theatre grants on behalf of Thurrock Council. The benefsciaries of the grants were dete¢mined by a 5peiial £orNrnittee Set up by Thurrock Council. The Charity administers the CCG Vaicine Ineqvaliiies Fund on behalf of NHS Basildon & Brentwood CCG. The movement in condvit fund5 during the year are as follow5.. Page 36 Thurrock CVS CommuDit and Volunta ServKe Note5 to the Financial Statements- continued I r the Year End d 31 March 2023 Balance at Balance at Funds received Funds disbursed 01.04.2022 Transfers 31.03.2023 Voluntary Sector Oevelopment Fund Small Grants Art Grznt5 Community Fund Covid Support & Recovery 24.190 66.500 164,3941 1,520 27,816 56.643 134.5871 122.0561 Small Sparks 1.333 S￿00 122R801 20.536 3,990 Brexit Supwrt 4.980 14,9801 Thame5ideTheatre Sumrner Cultural Activitie5 5.051 15.0511 CCG Vaccine Inequaliiies Fund 6.415 13.4161 12,9991 Giving fof Thu¥rock IGIFTI 38.466 138,4661 ECC- HAF Funds 4,000 Total 137,078 75,500 1130,3281 146,4451 35,805 Page 37