IvybridgeLink Annual Report
for
Presented at the
Annual General Meeting on 4[th] March 2021
Activity reports for the calendar year 2020 at the BridgeLink
Community Centre, 373 Summerwood Road, Isleworth, TW7 7QR
email ivybridgelink@btconnect.com office phone 020 8892 2424 website www.bridgelink.org.uk Facebook bridgelink centre Twitter @ivybridgelink
REPORTS
- Ivybridgelink Chair Rob Kemp
For the BridgeLink Centre, 2020 began very positively. We secured funding from several sources, including the Isleworth and Hounslow Charity to upgrade the centre's IT facilities - offering centre users upgraded Wi-Fi among other improvements. We'd also enjoyed an excellent Christmas pantomime event and were already planning the annual summer Fun Day for 2020 when Covid-19 struck.
I don't need to tell anyone how hard this pandemic has hit the community on the Ivybridge Estate, especially our young people and those vulnerable and at high risk. It has of course hit the BridgeLink Centre hard too. A busy, dynamic community centre relies on its users, service providers, volunteers, visitors and staff to be successful. Having to close the door through Lockdowns, restrict numbers and stop activities goes against all that the BridgeLink is about. Throughout the past year we have, whenever possible, continued to host the All Soul’s Foodbank, Our Barn, Dolphins Nursery, the youth project funded by Children in Need, Slimming World, Greater Heights and the addiction support service. We've also supported the blanket and food distribution during the heating emergency on the estate, hosted Dr Bike sessions and Brentford Community Sports Trust Pizza night and provided facilities for residents during the heating refit on the estate.
I'd like to use this opportunity to thank Lynne Judge and Kevin Moore especially, along with the staff and volunteers working for our user groups, for their efforts during this most difficult of times. Their time and dedication to keeping the centre both safe and operational has helped us all remain focused and upbeat about the future. I'd like to congratulate Kevin who has served the centre as its caretaker for 20 years now. This year we bid farewell to Fi Budden who steps down from our board of trustees. We’d all like to thank Fi for her help and support for the centre and especially for her work on making the BridgeLink Centre a warm, welcoming and inclusive place for all. We will miss her but are reassured that she won’t be a stranger. We look forward to working with Katherine Morgan who is joining the board and will maintain our links with All Soul’s at board level.
On a sad note we were all extremely shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our accountant Yared Ashenafi in August. Yared was a thoughtful and supportive advisor to the
board of trustees, helping us to get to grips with the complexities of finance with patience and kindness. We will miss him dearly and send our best wishes to his young family.
Going forward the BridgeLink is geared-up for re-opening as and when we can. We continue to host the permitted services and have fully Covid-secure facilities ready to welcome new and existing users. Whilst our funding has been hit hard by the closures, the support of LBH and other funders along with the work of our staff and centre supporters means we remain solvent and secure at a time when many community facilities have paid a much heavier price.
I’d like to finish on a positive note once more. I'm happy to announce that we have secured funding from Hounslow Council for a new Community Development Worker, operating from the centre. Their brief will include nurturing new contacts on the estate and bringing new users into the centre as soon as we can fully re-open. The board are currently in the process of recruiting for this role in the hope that the year ahead will prove to be a much engaging, exciting and fruitful one for everyone associated with The BridgeLink Centre.
Thank you all as ever for your support.
From retiring trustee – Fi Budden
It has been a privilege to be a trustee of Ivybridgelink over the last 7 years. Seeing the importance of the centre to those living on and nearby the Ivybridge Estate made me realise how critical the role of trustees, staff, volunteers and partners are to the life and work of the centre. This is really a 'shout out' to all those who have invested, and continue to invest, so much time and care in serving the local community. I will miss you all.
Centre Administrator - Lynne Judge
January last year I’d been at the BridgeLink Centre for nine months and reckoned I’d just got to grips with all the facets of working in a busy community centre. We launched new exercise groups and a weekly self-help addictions support group (CA meetings). The Monday Breakfast Club continued to be popular until our Cook Doreen had to shield as a carer and so it came to an abrupt stop just before we went into the first lockdown. Doreen has decided since to retire from her (totally voluntary) role – many, many thanks to her and James and the other volunteers who made the Breakfast Club a welcoming place to be, and raised funds from the donations for useful items for the Centre. Since last March, I’ve been signposting residents to (mainly online) services, trying to spend less on our fixed costs, applying for grants and making the Centre a Covid-19 secure workplace whilst communicating with our partners throughout all the changes and restrictions. Despite Lockdowns we were able to get our Wi-Fi upgraded and support Dolphins nursery and All Soul’s Foodbank to stay open. From June we began working with Cenergist and LBH staff to welcome residents into a safe space while the heating is replaced in their flats, so upstairs has at least got some daytime use! We were then able to think about re-opening from August, starting with youth activities and two ‘Dr Bike’ sessions outside on the green. Indoor activities were however short lived as we went into the 2[nd] Lockdown. However, LBH’s staff have continued to repair the building where needed, and to make health and safety checks. In December we were able to facilitate a pizza giveaway outside the Centre, donated via and hosted by our friends from Brentford Football Community Sports Trust.
– Ivybridge Youth Project Debbie Squires
As for all activities run from the Centre, this year has been a challenging one for the Youth Project. It started well in January 2020 with good attendance at our weekly youth clubs, homework club and Stay & Play. We also had 5 well attended Saturday Cookery sessions with Chef Gregg where young people prepared an amazing range of home cooked food all made with the finest fresh ingredients. However, in March the Centre was closed due to Covid-19 and all youth activities had to end until August. This meant that all the day trips which we run throughout the summer had to be cancelled alongside the regular meetings.
From August we were able to run sports and art sessions on the grassy area outside the Centre and this gave us a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends as well as make new ones. Sonia returned from maternity leave and along with Prince, Alice and Deshire we started to make plans for the winter months indoors which included some half term trips out and a winter pantomime. These plans were however short-lived, when the Centre closed again in November for the second lockdown and has remained closed for youth activities ever since.
At the beginning of the year our youth clubs were run by Kuldip Sandhu, an experienced youth worker who took over from Sonia Duggal who was on maternity leave, and Prince Radhakrishnan, alongside a committed team of sessional workers – Deshire, Natalie, Lloyd, Gregg, Callie, Arti and Sonam. We greatly appreciate the expertise and commitment of all of the team and hope that activities will resume soon.
This was the sixth year that the project has been funded by Children in Need and funding was due to come to an end in February. However, since there was an underspend due to the Lockdowns we are extremely grateful that CIN have allowed us to carry over the funding. We are hoping that this will last us through the summer of 2021 and that with the new Community Development Worker in post we can look forward to new funding streams for the years to come as well as the development of new partnerships with local organisations.
- Dolphins Childcare Lloyd Welsh
Dolphins Childcare is into its fifth academic year at the BridgeLink Centre. We offer 2-year-old funding, 3/4 year old funding and 30 hour extended childcare on Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 15.00pm and Friday from 12 noon – 15.00pm (Afternoons only). Dolphins Childcare is a 26-place setting, it’s a friendly and caring nursery, which caters for children aged 2-5years old. We have been working closely with parents/carers to ensure our provision is the best it can be and always value the feedback from our customers.
It has been a very hard year, but we are hoping we are past the worst. We were closed most of last summer term due to lockdown but we can happily say we have been back for two terms now, which means all our disadvantaged families have been able to continue getting support with their children’s learning and development. Fingers crossed come the 8th March we will have all children back in and get back to normality. We currently have a few places for spring term which starts in April. We have a new Instagram account @dolphins childcare and our website is www.dolphinschildcare.com and email dolphins.bridgelink@yahoo.com
All Souls Ivybridge (ASI) – Katherine Morgan, Foodbank volunteer
As with other activities in the centre this year, the All Soul’s Ivybridge events were significantly impacted by the introduction of COVID restrictions. We were unable to run the Friendship Cafe or Mixing Pot and had to defer a planned Clean up and Plant campaign. However, despite lockdown measures, we continued to provide the invaluable foodbank services and fresh food provided by Food for Thought. We also ran a successful Toy Giveaway at Christmas for the users of the Foodbank services. Liz Rhodes led a team of 30 volunteers including from All Souls Church, Ambitious College and wider community. The campaign for donations was so successful that, despite an increasing number of families needing support, we were able to redistribute/exchange many donations to other foodbank centres in Brentford and Hounslow (including the Open Kitchen, St Paul’s Hounslow West, Food with Love, Hounslow Community Foodbox and Spear). We directly supported 362 individuals, including some deliveries. In response to the heating issues that were experienced from end December 2020 in the high-rise flats, All Soul’s Ivybridge sought donations of hot water bottles and blankets that were distributed through the foodbank operation. We also trialled running a soup giveaway until further restrictions put this on hold, which received very positive feedback.
www.allsoulschurch.org.uk
Our Barn – David Roughan
This year has been an interesting year with change coming in abundance. We started a new intake of Our Futures with 7 young adults all committed to the 15-week journey. Six of the young adults were attending full-time and one part-time. The young people completed 9 weeks of the programme when the national pandemic interrupted our flow. We were furloughed for over a month and returned to work to reassess the landscape and the programme. 5 out of the 7 young people were keen to engage online so we designed a new programme incorporating the 5-ways to wellbeing framework. Luke was awarded his Jack Petchey achievement award and purchased Podcasting equipment. Our new members joined past members on the Zoom calls to create a new peer support network. During this time, we created a new YouTube channel where each young person is given the opportunity to produce a Podcast for their friends, families, and community to listen to. The channel is bursting with loads of content mostly episodes from the Our Futures, past and present: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCltDZXr84khzyPucJZyBjOQ
Summer provided a chance to meet face to face for the first time since the government’s March lockdown. We organised a summer of sport and art programme which involved the whole Our Barn Community. Our Futures teamed up with Kelly from the Our Barn Youth Club to provide socially distanced activities in Osterley Park. We continued to meet online but encouraged our members to venture out, socialise and get active. On returning to the base (BridgeLink) in person, the team completed their Community Project donating the vital supplies & money they raised to a local homeless food charity and took to the airwaves once more to compile and complete a Podcast on Homelessness. The team completed all stages of their programme albeit in a different fashion. They were proud of all their new achievements which included Zoom interviews and careers. The young adults adapted well to new work placements renting out the Buddy Bicycles adapted cycles in Osterley Park. They were resilient in their approach and proved that even through the toughest of days they were a committed team, and they could still contribute to a rather nervy society. Our Futures Team 4 celebrated their achievements together with a meal out and game of crazy golf in Twickenham.
United Residents Association of Ivybridge (URAI) – Tony Smith It is with great regret that due to Covid lockdown and restrictions our regular events for local residents during the past year have had to be cancelled. We hope that it won’t be long before these events can be resumed. However during this period we have continued to help residents with any problems they may have had with the council and council contractors. We are also at present preparing a new newsletter for residents. Also, many of our members have volunteered to help those shielding by collecting shopping and prescriptions etc. We should also like to send our condolences to residents who during the past year have lost relatives and friends to Covid-19.
Slimming World – Laurie Bull I took over Slimming World Isleworth in September after the previous consultant (who ran both morning and evening groups) left in March. I was using the Bridgelink Centre on Wednesday mornings for 3 or 4hrs for my Slimming World group. We had around 30-40 people visit our group throughout the morning. As per government guidelines during the pandemic all was socially distanced. The group meets to support each other on enjoying a healthy balanced diet with the added bonus of weight loss. Members come and weigh and also stay to talk and get support/ ideas for the week ahead. We anticipate opening with boosted attendance figures when the situation allows. Please do get in touch if you need any more information: laurieslimmingworld@gmail.com
South Isleworth Children’s Centre - Sandra Jones, LBH Strategic Lead for
Children’s Centres During 2019, we ran a weekly stay and play in the large room
downstairs, but decided to move to the hall upstairs, as this offers more scope for musical and physical activity sessions. In the first few months of 2020, we ran an Active Music session, but this was then curtailed by the lockdown. We hope to return to Bridgelink once Government and Council guidance allows us to run large group activities.
Saturday ‘505’ Club – Sharon Smith, LBH Play Team Ofcer The LBH Play Team ran fully-inclusive play sessions for children aged 5-11 years at the Bridgelink Centre on Saturday mornings (term time only) from 10am-12. Activities included arts & crafts, indoor and outdoor games, cooking and mini-tournaments using the snooker and table tennis tables. Many of the children who attended were from the local school, but meeting children from other schools gave them the opportunity to make new friends. In November 2019, we took a group of 12 children to the Dinosaur Golf Centre in Northolt – this was a great opportunity for them to leave the safety and comfort of the estate and to experience a new activity. They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, were excited about the trip and some of their golf skills were very impressive! Unfortunately, our service has been closed since March 2020 so we haven’t been running the sessions but we very much look forward to working with the BridgeLink staff again in the future.
Gregg’s cook school class of 2020 in The BridgeLink Centre kitchen
Dr Bike brought cycles repairs and advice to The BridgeLink in Summer 2020
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust brought Pizza Night to the estate in December 2020
Other key supporters and users of the BridgeLink Centre that we hope to welcome back during 2021 include:
Brentford Football Club Community Sports Trust, Citizens Advice Hounslow, Councillors’ surgery, Greater Heights Christian Church (GHHC), Hestia - Hounslow Community Mental Health Resource Service, Ivytag, LBH Adult & Community Education, LBH Adult Locality Mental Health Team, LBH Money Advice, NHS Art Therapy, Our Barn Carers, RUILS local, Spectra, U3A Art Group and our missed, much-valued Volunteers.
IvybridgeLink Report from the Directors and
Financial Statements
for the year ending 31[st] October 2020
Registered company number 4089938
Registered Charity number 1091212
| Contents | Page | |
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| | Report of the Trustees | 2-3 |
| | Report of the Independent Examiner | 4 |
| | Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| | Balance Sheet | 6 |
| | Notes to the Account | 7-9 |
IvybridgeLink
Report from the Directors and Financial Statements
Report of the trustees and financial statements
The trustees present their report and independent examiner financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2020.
Ivybridge Link was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 13[th] October 2000. The Charity Commission granted official charity status effective from 19[th] March 2002. The governing documents are the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Memorandum of Association provides that in raising funds the Charity shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities.
The trustees act as company directors for the charitable purposes of the Ivybridge Link.
The method of appointment or election of trustees is governed by articles 29 to 37 of the Articles of Association.
Trustees of the company during the year were:
Robert Kemp Chairperson Debbie Squires Secretary Albert Hadaway Treasurer Patricia Torlay Fiona Budden Linda Green (Appointed 30 January 2020)
Directors Designate: Nick Watson, Mukesh Malhotra
The following organisations acted on behalf of the charity during the year:
Barclays Bank PLC Accountant to end August 2020 Independent Examiner 210 High Street Yared Ashenafi A and C Services Hounslow High Wycombe Apartment 202, Jantzen House TW3 1DL HP12 3HT Ealing Road Brentford TW8 0GF
This statement prepared by Acting Accountant Keith Campbell, Twickenham TW2 7BP
The address of the charity is: -
The BridgeLink Centre 373 Summerwood Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 7QR
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Report of the trustees and financial statements (continued)
The charity’s objectives are:
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a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Ivybridge Estate, Isleworth and neighbourhood (hereinafter called ‘the area of benefit’) without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race, ability or of political, religious or other opinion, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in common effort to advance education
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and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; to relieve poverty, sickness and distress and promote the protection and preservation of public health in the area of benefit in particular through assisting in the provision of advice, information and support.
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b) To establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre (hereafter called ‘the Centre’) and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.
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c) The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
Review of activities and achievements.
The commitment from the paid staff (Centre Administrator, Caretaker and Youth workers), partners and volunteers has kept essential services running and communications open as much as practicable during 2020. The trustees are pleased that the IvybridgeLink charity, working with the Hounslow Council and a few additional local community-based organisations, is in a strong position to resume offering a wide range of activities and services for Ivybridge residents, once the pandemic lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The charity is fully reliant on grants, rental income and donations. For some staff we have been able to claim payments from the government CJRS furlough scheme. We are extremely grateful to the BBC Children In Need for supporting a wide range of activities for children and young people. This continues into 2021 (See our AGM annual report for the list of partners for 2019-20.)
Future plans
No major capital expenditure is planned for the year 2020/21. The major tasks for the next year will be in rebuilding our hire base in a safe manner whilst controlling costs, as well as sourcing and increasing the charity income. Improvements are planned for a new awning and blinds, to install a dishwasher and for more digital resources, most of which we have the funding for, within grants from The Fore Trust’s RAFT grant and from the Isleworth and Hounslow Charity. The trustees place on record their grateful thanks to the many organisations that have supported them in the past and who continue to do so. Without support from our grant sponsors, donors and partners the charity would be unable to sustain activities to the level currently being offered.
Independent examination
The trustees have taken advantage of the Companies Act 2006 relating to presenting an Independent Examiner’s Report on the accounts relating to small companies.
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of IvybridgeLink
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2020.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) but an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and;
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide the statement below all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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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 Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached. Name and address of independent examiner:
Siah Poh Ng A and C Services Apartment 202, Jantzen House Ealing Road Brentford TW8 0GF
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Statement of Financial Activities for theperiod ending 31 October 2020 RESOURCES Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ 2020 £ 2020 £ 2019 £ INCOMING RESOURCES Events / Donations 755 0 755 1,935 Grants 8 10,000 41,800 51,800 32,566 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 2,559 Other (inc CJRS Furlough, VAT refunds) 14,555 4,233 18,788 40,000 Other activities to generate Funds Hall Hire 34,793 0 28,793 49,310 Total Incoming resources 60,103 46,033 106,136 126,370 Fundraising& Event costs 610 0 610 4,451 Cost ofgeneratingfunds 0 0 0 4,451 Net Income for Charitable Activities 59,493 46,033 105,526 121,919 Charitable expenditure Premises/Kitchen 1,677 6,000 7,677 7,000 Wages & salaries etc 12&13 27,941 15,144 43,085 51,177 Office Misc Expenses 1,602 0 1,602 4,056 Telecom, post, stationery etc 2,777 0 2,777 1,848 General, other expenses 100 0 100 2,184 CIN :- diverse exp 0 8,119 8,119 8,674 The Fore RAFT: - diverse exp 0 809 809 0 Hounslow & Islew.: - diverse exp 0 1,046 1,046 0 Insurance 2,024 0 2,024 1,487 Subscriptions (TV licence) 157 0 157 57 Payroll Bureau/Accountancy 11 2,879 0 2,879 2,550 Legal & professional 1,543 0 1,543 1,100 Depreciation 7 0 0 0 0 Gas, Electricity, water 4,141 0 4,141 7,646 Bank charges 0 0 0 0 Fixtures and Fittings 60 0 60 1,967 Capital Expenditure/Improvement 0 0 0 46,871 Total Charitable Expenditure 44,901 31,118 76,019 136,617 Total resources expended 45,511 31,118 76,629 141,069 NET IN(OUTGOING) 13,982 14,915 28,897 -14,699 Funds Brought Forward 14,669 3,779 18,448 33,147 TOTAL FUNDS Year End 28,651 18,694 47,345 18,448 |
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Status
of the Memorandum of Association every member is liable to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £10 to the Charity’s assets if it should be wound up while s/he is a member, or within one year after s/he ceases to be a member, for payment of the Charity’s debts and liabilities contracted before s/he ceases to be a member, and of the expenses, charges and costs of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributories among themselves.
2. Basis of accounting and accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
Incoming resources
Income is recognised when receivable.
Resources expended
Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis
Cash flow statement
Due to its size the charity is not required to prepare a cash flow statement.
Transactions with trustees
There was no financial reimbursement of expenses made to any trustee during the year. The trustees received no remuneration for their services during the year.
3. Debtors
| ebtors | ||
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| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Debtors ordinary | 0 | 1,526 |
| Prepayments | 0 | 492 |
| 0 | 2,018 |
4. Creditors
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Creditors Ordinary | 0 | 0 |
| Accruals | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 |
5. Charity Status
Charity Status was applied for and confirmed by the Charity Commission with effect from 19 March 2002. The Registered Charity number is 1091212.
Notes to the Accounts
6. Taxation
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The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on charitable activities.
7. Tangible fixed assets
| RESOURCES | Plant & Equipment |
Office Equipment | Total |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| As at 01/11/19 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Additions | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| As at 31/10/20 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Depreciation | |||
| As at 01/11/19 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Charge for year | - | ||
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| As at 31/10/20 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Net book Value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation rates: Office Equipment 12.5% Plant & Equipment 12.5% Additions are shown net of VAT where VAT is chargeable.
8. Movements in funds
| RESOURCES Restricted funds Children in Need The Fore RAFT Hounslow & Isleworth |
B/Fwd 1 Nov 2019 £ |
Incoming Resources £ |
Outgoing Expenditure £ |
C/Fwd 31 Oct 2020 £ |
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| 3,779 0 0 |
38,513 5,000 2,520 |
29,263 809 1,046 |
13,029 4,191 1,474 |
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| Total restricted funds | 3,779 | 46,033 | 31,118 | 18,694 |
| Unrestricted funds General reserve/transfers Target reserve Total unrestricted funds |
5,469 9,200 14,669 |
53,693 5,800 59,493 |
45,511 45,511 |
13,651 15,000 28,651 |
| Total funds | 18,448 | 105,526 | 76,629 | 47,345 |
9. Purpose of restricted funds
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| Report | ||
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| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Children In Need: Youth activities | 13,029 | 15,184 |
| The Fore RAFT: Covid safety/IT | 4,191 | 0 |
| Isleworth & Hounslow Charity Grant: IT | 1,474 | 0 |
| 18,694 | 15,184 |
10. Reserves policy
The reserve policy aims to cover fixed overheads, salaries, rent and utilities.
| Designated Funds | 2020 £ 2019 |
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| Salaries & Wages etc/General | 15,000 3,264 |
11. Accountancy and Payroll Bureau
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Accountancy & Bureau | 2,129 | 2,550 |
12. Staff Wages, Salaries & Pensions
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Wages & Salaries | 42,315 | 48,848 |
| Social Security costs | (32) | 1,515 |
| Pension costs | 802 | 794 |
| 43,085 | 51,157 |
13. Pensions & Life Assurance
Permanent staff are eligible to join a pension scheme administered for the charity by Nest. The charity contribution to the scheme is charged in the accounts and is shown in note 12.
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IvybridgeLink Report from the Directors and
Financial Statements
for the year ending 31[st] October 2020
Registered company number 4089938
Registered Charity number 1091212
| Contents | Page | |
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| | Report of the Trustees | 2-3 |
| | Report of the Independent Examiner | 4 |
| | Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| | Balance Sheet | 6 |
| | Notes to the Account | 7-9 |
IvybridgeLink
Report from the Directors and Financial Statements
Report of the trustees and financial statements
The trustees present their report and independent examiner financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2020.
Ivybridge Link was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 13[th] October 2000. The Charity Commission granted official charity status effective from 19[th] March 2002. The governing documents are the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Memorandum of Association provides that in raising funds the Charity shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities.
The trustees act as company directors for the charitable purposes of the Ivybridge Link.
The method of appointment or election of trustees is governed by articles 29 to 37 of the Articles of Association.
Trustees of the company during the year were:
Robert Kemp Chairperson Debbie Squires Secretary Albert Hadaway Treasurer Patricia Torlay Fiona Budden Linda Green (Appointed 30 January 2020)
Directors Designate: Nick Watson, Mukesh Malhotra
The following organisations acted on behalf of the charity during the year:
Barclays Bank PLC Accountant to end August 2020 Independent Examiner 210 High Street Yared Ashenafi A and C Services Hounslow High Wycombe Apartment 202, Jantzen House TW3 1DL HP12 3HT Ealing Road Brentford TW8 0GF
This statement prepared by Acting Accountant Keith Campbell, Twickenham TW2 7BP
The address of the charity is: -
The BridgeLink Centre 373 Summerwood Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 7QR
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Report of the trustees and financial statements (continued)
The charity’s objectives are:
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a) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Ivybridge Estate, Isleworth and neighbourhood (hereinafter called ‘the area of benefit’) without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race, ability or of political, religious or other opinion, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in common effort to advance education
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and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; to relieve poverty, sickness and distress and promote the protection and preservation of public health in the area of benefit in particular through assisting in the provision of advice, information and support.
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b) To establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre (hereafter called ‘the Centre’) and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects.
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c) The Association shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
Review of activities and achievements.
The commitment from the paid staff (Centre Administrator, Caretaker and Youth workers), partners and volunteers has kept essential services running and communications open as much as practicable during 2020. The trustees are pleased that the IvybridgeLink charity, working with the Hounslow Council and a few additional local community-based organisations, is in a strong position to resume offering a wide range of activities and services for Ivybridge residents, once the pandemic lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The charity is fully reliant on grants, rental income and donations. For some staff we have been able to claim payments from the government CJRS furlough scheme. We are extremely grateful to the BBC Children In Need for supporting a wide range of activities for children and young people. This continues into 2021 (See our AGM annual report for the list of partners for 2019-20.)
Future plans
No major capital expenditure is planned for the year 2020/21. The major tasks for the next year will be in rebuilding our hire base in a safe manner whilst controlling costs, as well as sourcing and increasing the charity income. Improvements are planned for a new awning and blinds, to install a dishwasher and for more digital resources, most of which we have the funding for, within grants from The Fore Trust’s RAFT grant and from the Isleworth and Hounslow Charity. The trustees place on record their grateful thanks to the many organisations that have supported them in the past and who continue to do so. Without support from our grant sponsors, donors and partners the charity would be unable to sustain activities to the level currently being offered.
Independent examination
The trustees have taken advantage of the Companies Act 2006 relating to presenting an Independent Examiner’s Report on the accounts relating to small companies.
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of IvybridgeLink
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st October 2020.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) but an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and;
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide the statement below all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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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 Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached. Name and address of independent examiner:
Siah Poh Ng A and C Services Apartment 202, Jantzen House Ealing Road Brentford TW8 0GF
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Statement of Financial Activities for theperiod ending 31 October 2020 RESOURCES Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ 2020 £ 2020 £ 2019 £ INCOMING RESOURCES Events / Donations 755 0 755 1,935 Grants 8 10,000 41,800 51,800 32,566 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 2,559 Other (inc CJRS Furlough, VAT refunds) 14,555 4,233 18,788 40,000 Other activities to generate Funds Hall Hire 34,793 0 28,793 49,310 Total Incoming resources 60,103 46,033 106,136 126,370 Fundraising& Event costs 610 0 610 4,451 Cost ofgeneratingfunds 0 0 0 4,451 Net Income for Charitable Activities 59,493 46,033 105,526 121,919 Charitable expenditure Premises/Kitchen 1,677 6,000 7,677 7,000 Wages & salaries etc 12&13 27,941 15,144 43,085 51,177 Office Misc Expenses 1,602 0 1,602 4,056 Telecom, post, stationery etc 2,777 0 2,777 1,848 General, other expenses 100 0 100 2,184 CIN :- diverse exp 0 8,119 8,119 8,674 The Fore RAFT: - diverse exp 0 809 809 0 Hounslow & Islew.: - diverse exp 0 1,046 1,046 0 Insurance 2,024 0 2,024 1,487 Subscriptions (TV licence) 157 0 157 57 Payroll Bureau/Accountancy 11 2,879 0 2,879 2,550 Legal & professional 1,543 0 1,543 1,100 Depreciation 7 0 0 0 0 Gas, Electricity, water 4,141 0 4,141 7,646 Bank charges 0 0 0 0 Fixtures and Fittings 60 0 60 1,967 Capital Expenditure/Improvement 0 0 0 46,871 Total Charitable Expenditure 44,901 31,118 76,019 136,617 Total resources expended 45,511 31,118 76,629 141,069 NET IN(OUTGOING) 13,982 14,915 28,897 -14,699 Funds Brought Forward 14,669 3,779 18,448 33,147 TOTAL FUNDS Year End 28,651 18,694 47,345 18,448 |
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Status
of the Memorandum of Association every member is liable to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £10 to the Charity’s assets if it should be wound up while s/he is a member, or within one year after s/he ceases to be a member, for payment of the Charity’s debts and liabilities contracted before s/he ceases to be a member, and of the expenses, charges and costs of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributories among themselves.
2. Basis of accounting and accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
Incoming resources
Income is recognised when receivable.
Resources expended
Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis
Cash flow statement
Due to its size the charity is not required to prepare a cash flow statement.
Transactions with trustees
There was no financial reimbursement of expenses made to any trustee during the year. The trustees received no remuneration for their services during the year.
3. Debtors
| ebtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Debtors ordinary | 0 | 1,526 |
| Prepayments | 0 | 492 |
| 0 | 2,018 |
4. Creditors
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Creditors Ordinary | 0 | 0 |
| Accruals | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 |
5. Charity Status
Charity Status was applied for and confirmed by the Charity Commission with effect from 19 March 2002. The Registered Charity number is 1091212.
Notes to the Accounts
6. Taxation
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The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on charitable activities.
7. Tangible fixed assets
| RESOURCES | Plant & Equipment |
Office Equipment | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost | |||
| As at 01/11/19 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Additions | - | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| As at 31/10/20 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Depreciation | |||
| As at 01/11/19 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Charge for year | - | ||
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| As at 31/10/20 | 57,867 | 2,751 | 60,618 |
| Net book Value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation rates: Office Equipment 12.5% Plant & Equipment 12.5% Additions are shown net of VAT where VAT is chargeable.
8. Movements in funds
| RESOURCES Restricted funds Children in Need The Fore RAFT Hounslow & Isleworth |
B/Fwd 1 Nov 2019 £ |
Incoming Resources £ |
Outgoing Expenditure £ |
C/Fwd 31 Oct 2020 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,779 0 0 |
38,513 5,000 2,520 |
29,263 809 1,046 |
13,029 4,191 1,474 |
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| Total restricted funds | 3,779 | 46,033 | 31,118 | 18,694 |
| Unrestricted funds General reserve/transfers Target reserve Total unrestricted funds |
5,469 9,200 14,669 |
53,693 5,800 59,493 |
45,511 45,511 |
13,651 15,000 28,651 |
| Total funds | 18,448 | 105,526 | 76,629 | 47,345 |
9. Purpose of restricted funds
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| Report | ||
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| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Children In Need: Youth activities | 13,029 | 15,184 |
| The Fore RAFT: Covid safety/IT | 4,191 | 0 |
| Isleworth & Hounslow Charity Grant: IT | 1,474 | 0 |
| 18,694 | 15,184 |
10. Reserves policy
The reserve policy aims to cover fixed overheads, salaries, rent and utilities.
| Designated Funds | 2020 £ 2019 |
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| Salaries & Wages etc/General | 15,000 3,264 |
11. Accountancy and Payroll Bureau
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accountancy & Bureau | 2,129 | 2,550 |
12. Staff Wages, Salaries & Pensions
| 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Wages & Salaries | 42,315 | 48,848 |
| Social Security costs | (32) | 1,515 |
| Pension costs | 802 | 794 |
| 43,085 | 51,157 |
13. Pensions & Life Assurance
Permanent staff are eligible to join a pension scheme administered for the charity by Nest. The charity contribution to the scheme is charged in the accounts and is shown in note 12.
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