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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered Company Number 0423457 (England and Wales) Registered Charity Number 1091111

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FOR

THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

CONTENT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Report of the Trustees 1-5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statement 11-16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17

THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity's object is the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith worldwide. Our strategy in fulfilling this objective in particular but not exclusively is to evangelise and spread the Gospel and the teachings of the Christian Faith by:

Significant activities

Volunteers are involved in the activities conducted by The Everlasting Arms Ministries including:

Due to financial constraints, some of our actives are been held online which has expanded our outreach and enabled us to maintain the following initiatives:

In the consideration of our activities, the Trustees have given regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Strategies

The Charity’s strategy for achieving this objective for the public benefit was:

Significant activities that contributed to the achievement of these objectives were:

The charity has continued to organised events and activities in line with the charitable objectives to promote the Christian faith and at the same time helping privileged and disadvantaged within the local and international community these includes: Men of Influence Ministry Conference, TEAM Food Bank Project, About This Time Next Year (ATTNY) and Other Evangelism which is empowering young women to Aspire, Achieve and Acquire, Brothers Keepers International, Southwark Christmas Carol which organises Christmas Carols annually, bringing the local community together to celebrate Christmas as one family was conducted at the church. Medical outreach which addresses mental and stress issues,

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Free Legal Counselling providing legal advice on immigration, housing etc., Wellness and mental health programmes helping to address stress issues, Domestic violence and single parenting, Chosen Generation - Youth Programme which attempts to engage the youths and keep them off the street and crime.

The charity has over 100 volunteers who support and make an invaluable contribution to the operations of the charity. Some of the key departments include:

Children Youth's Church Prayer Warrior Men of influence Evangelism Technical, video and Media Community Action WelfareFestival of Solution IT * Women of Destiny Prayer & Counselling Medical/Mental Health Financial Management and Anti-Poverty Empowerment Training Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring Education & Training Ushering and welcoming Counselling *Follow-up and Help ministry.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT

TEAM as a community strives to create an environment in which everyone is enabled to fully live out their true-life purpose by facilitating opportunities for development and the cultivation of God given gifts.

TEAM hopes to continue to undertake projects recognised locally and internationally.

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The Charity's principal funding source is from members and individuals who attend services and make contributions in the form of freewill offerings, tithes and other donations.

Investment policy and objectives

The trustees are of the opinion that the performance of the charity from a financial standpoint is in line with their expectations and plans for the charity.

Reserves policy

As at 31st March 2023, the level of reserves available for the Charity's use (i.e. unrestricted funds) was £2,682,104

These reserves are held to ensure that we can meet our commitments to providing our services and activities and staffing obligations in the event of a reduction or absence of funds/volunteer donations; and to meet some key events that are capital intensive e.g. About This Time Next Year (ATTNY), My Destiny Must Rise (MDMR) , Breakthrough Nights etc. or towards the acquisition of a permanent site or payment for venues.

FUTURE PLANS

The Charity continues to explore ways of furthering its charitable objectives in an effective manner by ensuring there is awareness of its services and by seeking opportunities to be more involved in the community.

The Charity seeks to provide services and activities that meet the needs of people and contribute to a positive change in the moral and spiritual climate in its environs, this reflects its Christian ethos and beliefs.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Church is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 14 June 2001 and registered as a charity on 14 March 2002. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and is managed by a Board of Trustees. Decisions are determined by a simple majority vote by the Trustees who set the strategic direction of the Charity. Delegated authority has been given to the Visionary Pastor, the Executive Pastor and the implementation team led by the Resident Pastor for the day to day running of the operations of the Charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are selected on the basis of the contribution that they will make to the governance of the organisation and the skills that they will contribute. They are provided with copies of the "Charity Commission's Guidance to Trustees" and are also provided with training as and when required.

Risk management

The Trustees review the major risks that the charity is exposed to at their meetings and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage the risks that have been identified. In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the Charity are kept under review. Appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS), supported by regularly reviewed policies are done for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups with the Charity. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of significant transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of members of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the Charity. Qualified and appropriately experienced employees are appointed and external consultants are engaged to advise on significant issues.

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04234547 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1091111

Registered office

600-608 Old Kent Road London SE15 1JB

Aderibigbe Adesola Chair Olayinka Ogunnoiki Adedoyin Okuboyejo Resigned 1 December 2022 Olatunde Sogbesan David Tolulope Babarinsa

Chief Executive Officer

Olukayode B.A. Owolabi

Bankers

Barclay Bank Plc 83 Wandsworth High Street London SW18 2PR

HSBC 184 High Street, Bromley Kent BR1 1HI

Solicitors

Wellers Law Group Tenison House Tweedy Road Bromley BR1 3NF

Independent Examiners

Helen Daniels Consulting Ltd Accountants and Registered Auditors 98 Coldharbour Lane London SE5 9PU

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of The Everlasting Arms Ministries for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

It is the responsibility of the Trustees to ensure that proper books are kept and accounting records which disclose reasonable accuracy at any time of the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies.

Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Ade Adesola - Trustee

14 October 2023

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THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023 set out on pages 7 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Helen Igbagi FCCA

Helen Daniels Consulting Ltd

98 Coldharbour Lane London SE5 9U

17 October 2023

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Investment income
3
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Support
5
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
31.03.23
Unrestricted
fund
£
236,641
2,655
239,295
110,538
264,415
374,954
(135,659)
2,817,763
2,682,104
31.03.22
Total funds
as restated
£
200,270
10
200,280
98,205
183,823
282,028
(81,748)
2,899,511
2,817,763

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
12
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.03.23
Unrestricted
fund
£
764,898
2,036,840
122,244
2,159,084
(241,877)
1,917,207
2,682,104
2,682,104
2,682,104
2,682,104
31.03.22
Total funds
as restated
£
790,666
2,145,340
216,563
2,361,903
(334,806)
2,027,098
2,817,763
2,817,763
2,817,763
2,817,763

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 however, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner and their report has been included in these financial statements.

The directors (who are charitable company’s trustees for the purposes of charity law) acknowledge their responsibilities:

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:

Ade Adesola - Trustee

14 October 2023

Company number: 04234547 Charity number: 1091111

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing
Change in cash and cash equivalent in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalent at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the reporting period
31.03.23
£
(92,079)
(92,079)
2,240
2,240
(94,319)
216,563
122,244
31.03.22
as restated
£
(65,881)
(65,881)
-
-
(65,881)
282,442
216,563

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustment for:
Depreciation charges
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
S OF CHANGE IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.22
£
Net cash
Cash at bank
216,563
216,563
Total
216,563
31.03.23
£
(135,659)
28,008
108,500
(92,928)
(92,079)
Cash flow
£
(94,319)
(94,319)
(94,319)
31.03.22
as restated
£
(81,748)
37,293
(24,793)
3,368
(65,881)
At 30.3.23
£
122,244
122,244
122,244

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN NET FUNDS

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention

Going concern

The trustees (who are the charitable company's directors for the purposes of company law) have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Land and Buildings - 1% Straight-line Furniture and Fittings - 25% Straight-line Office equipment - 25% Straight-line Motor vehicles - 25% Straight-line

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift Aid
Offerings
Rental Income
Tithes
Misc. Income
Furlough grant
S RECEIVABLE
Gift Aid interest receivable
Interest Receivable
BLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable activities
T COSTS
Management
£
Other resources expended
Management and administration
258,902
Bank charges
1,513
Independent examiner's fee
-
260,415
ME (EXPENDITURE
Net income (expenditure) is stated after charging/crediting
Independent examiner's fee
Depreciation - owned assets
Direct
costs
£
110,538
Governance
cost
£
-
-
4,000
4,000
31.03.23
£
73,378
34,401
55,953
25,793
47,115
-
-
236,641
31.03.23
£
2,439
215
2,655
31.03.23
Total
£
110,538
31.03.23
Total
£
258,902
1,513
4,000
264,415
31.03.23
£
4,000
28,008
31.03.22
as restated
£
69,303
20,781
47,059
-
44,623
842
17,663
200,270
31.03.22
£
-
10
10
31.03.22
Total
as restated
£
98,205
31.03.22
Total
as restated
£
180,417
1,406
2,000
183,823
31.03.22
as restated
£
2,000
37,293

3. INTERESTS RECEIVABLE

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

5. SUPPORT COSTS

6. NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

7. STAFF COSTS

STS
Wages and salaries
Employer national insurance
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
Ministry
Administration
31.03.23
£
86,885
3,752
90,637
31.03.23
1
2
3
31.03.22
as restated
£
95,952
4,695
100,648
31.03.22
1
2
3

There was no employee that received renumeration exceeding £60,000 during the period.

During the period under review, the Chief Executive Officer was paid £40,003 gross salary (2022 £45,336).

8. RELATED PARTY DSICLOSURE

During the period under review, the Deputy Senior Pastor was paid £40,500 (2022 £42,750) for providing managerial and pastoral services to the church on contract basis.

No remuneration was paid to the trustees during the period under review nor in the previous financial year.

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the previous year.

There were no transaction with the trustees during the period under review and none for the previous year.

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM
Donations and legacies
Bank Interest
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support costs
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Funds brought forward
Total funds brought forward (as restated)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (AS RESTATED)
Unrestricted
fund
31.03.23
£
236,641
2,655
239,295
110,538
264,415
374,954
(135,659)
2,817,763
2,817,763
2,682,104
Unrestricted
fund
as restated
31.03.22
£
200,270
10
200,280
98,205
183,823
282,028
(81,748)
2,899,511
2,899,511
2,817,763

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2022
Addition
At 31 March 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Land and
building
£
799,623.00
-
799,623
31,984
7,996
39,980
759,643
767,639
Plant and
Machinery
£
288,531
2,240
290,771
265,504
20,012
285,516
5,255
23,027
Totals
£
1,088,154
2,240
1,090,394
297,488
28,008
325,496
764,898
790,666

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11. DEBTORS

DEBTORS: AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.03.23
£
Accrued income (Gift aid)
36,840
36,840
DEBTORS: AMOUNT FALLING AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.03.23
£
Other debtors (Re: Property Development)
2,000,000
12. CREDITORS
CREDITORS: AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.03.23
£
Trade creditors
3,876
Accrued expenses
2,570
Other creditors
-
6,446
CREDITORS: AMOUNT FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.03.23
£
PAYE (tax and NIC) liability
235,431
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
At 1.4.22
movement
as restated
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,817,762.91
(135,659)
TOTAL FUNDS
2,817,762.91
(135,659)
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
239,295
(374,954)
TOTAL FUNDS
239,295
(374,954)
31.03.22
as restated
£
145,340
145,340
31.03.22
as restated
£
2,000,000
31.03.22
as restated
£
18,841
650
21,139
40,630
31.03.22
as restated
£
294,175
At 31.12.23
£
2,682,104
2,682,104
Movement
in fund
£
(135,659)
(135,659)

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. CONTROLLING ENTITY

There is no overall controlling entity.

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THE EVERLASTING ARMS MINISTRIES

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift Aid
Offerings
Rental Income
Tithes
Misc. Income
Furlough grant
Investment income
Gift Aid interest receivable
Interest Receivable
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Expenditure
Counselling
Evangelism and Conferences
Foodbank and Community Project
Services and Meetings
Building Management and Establishment Expenses
Management & Administration expenses
Salaries
Employer NI
Accountancy Fees
HMRC-Penalties
HMRC-Accrued interest
Insurances
Legal and Professional
Printing, Postage and Stationery
Consultancy
Electricity Supply
Gas Supply
IT and Broadband
Legal Fee
Management Cost
Misc. Expenses
Software Subscriptions
Telecommunication
Land and Building Depreciation
Finance
Bank Charges
PDQ Bank Charges
Governance
Independent Examination
Total resources expended
Net income/expenditure
31.03.23
£
73,378
34,401
55,953
25,793
47,115
-
-
236,641
2,439
215
2,655
31.03.22
£
69,303
20,781
47,059
-
44,623
842
17,663
200,270
-
10
10
239,295
3,199
660
473
97,083
9,124
110,538
86,885
3,752
1,920
54,128
50,457
1,939
164
242
36,000
3,525
63
76
2,301
8,100
438
562
355
7,996
258,902
549
964
1,513
4,000
374,954
(135,659)
200,280
2,157
-
-
93,296
2,752
98,205
95,952
4,695
1,851
-
-
485
669
-
38,000
1,715
64
78
17,372
8,550
106
2,645
240
7,996
180,417
327
1,079
1,406
2,000
282,028
(81,748)

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