Company registration number: 0437987J
Charity registration number- 1091495
Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank
(A covnpany limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended ) l March 2025
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Report
2to7
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
9t0 10
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
12to20

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Reference and Administrative Details
Truslees
Tony Harper. Chair
Andrew Bain
Ken Woodhead
Jane Statham
Jackie Smith
Yvonne Hawthorne
Michael Panter
Jacqueline Harwood
Lesley GTand-Scrutton
Rachel Laurenson, Manager
Senior Management Team
Charity Registration Number
1091495
Company Registration Number
04379873
Registered Office
Wellington Place
Eastm'ood
Nottinghamshire
NG16 )GB
Independent Examiner
Eva Stevens. employee of
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & ? North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Trustees Report
The trustees, who are directors for the puryjoses of company law. present the annual report together with the
financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended ) l March 2025.
Truslees and officers
The trnstees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as folloivs:
Trustees:
Tony Harper, Chair
Andrew Bain (appointed 17 November 2025)
Ken Woodhead
Jane Statham
Jackie Smith
Yvonne Hawthorne (appointed 7 May ?0?4)
Michael Panter (appointed l October 2025)
Jacqueline Harwood (appointed l March 2025)
Lesley Grand-scrutton (appointed l March 2025)
Structure, governanee and management
Nature ofgoverning documen¢
The charity is a company limited by guaranfre and registered charity. It is operated under the rules of its
memorandum and articles of association dated 22 February 2002 and most recently amended 23 October 2024,
the charity was previously known as Eastw'ood Volunteer Bureau. It has no share capital and the liability of each
member in the event of winding-up is limited to £ l.
Recruilmenl and appoinlmenl oflruslees
Overall management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees M,ho are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the memorandum and articles of association. Day to day project activity is managed by the Bureau
Manager and Project Co-ordinators.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The object of the company shall be to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Eastwood and its environs by
ass¢xiating together the inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisation to promote
voluntary work and to advance the education of the volunteers by providing advice. inforniation and assistance
where appropriate.
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Trustees Report
Objeclive5, 51ralegie5 and aclivilie5
(a) To provide charitable transport facilities in North Broxtowe* for people who cannot use public transport
because they are elderl￿.. poor or disabled:
(b) The promotion of social inclusion in North Broxtowe amongst elderly or disabled, who are excluded or
isolated from society because of age or infwmity;
(c) The relief of poverty in North Broxtom'e by the provision of a Food Bank.
(d) To provide other charitable services from time to time as the trustees see fit;
(e) To recruit and support the work of volunleers lo carry out these services.
(North Broxtowe includes Awsworth, Brinsley, Cossall, Eastwood, Kimberley, Nethorpe, Nuthall, Watnall
and surrounding areas.)
Public benefit
Our objectives are delivered through three core progrdmmes:
l. Community Transport Scheme
2. Befriending Scheme
3. Food Bank
We also provide supplementarv services. including room hire and reprographics (printing and photocopying),
which help support our sustainability and eitend our community reach.
The Bureau ensures that all ol its services provide clear and demonstrable public benefit. We continue to operate
in line with the Charity Commission s public benefit guidance and remain committed to ensuring that all
activities meet these expectation5.
Community Transport Scheme= This service offers affordable. reliable transport for those who are unable to
access or use public transport. It is highly valued within ihe community and helps people remain independent
and connected.
Befriending Scheme= This programme provides reoular ¢ompanionship and emotional support to people who
might otheTh'ise be lonely or socially isolaied. li enhances wellbeing and strengthens community ties.
Food Bank.. Our weekly Food Bank service provides essential food parcels to individuals and families
experiencing financial hardship. It offers a vilal safety net during times of economic pressure.
In addition, we collaborate with and support a range of local organisations, including Broxtowe Women's
Project, Eastwood Mental Health Group, Eastw'ood People's Initiative. Framework, and Change Grow Live
(CGL). These partnerships strengthen the reach and effectiveness of our services and ensure that clients can
access the wider support they need.
The trustees confirn) that they have complied w'ith the requirements of sectton 17 of the Charities Act 201 I to
have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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Trustees Report
Achievements and performance
This year h&s been highly productive across all of our schemes, reflecting the dedication and hard work of our
sthff, volunteers, and coordinators.
Befriending Scheme..
The Befriending Scheme, led by Maureen Cooper, conlinued to expand. By the end of the year, l J volunteers
were providing regular companionship and support to 2J clients. Demand for this service remains hi
however, recruiting suitable volunteer befrienders continues to be a challenge due to the commitment and care
the role requires.
Community Transport Scheme:
Managed by Melanie Derbvshire, the Community Transport Scheme experienced significant growth. serving
361 registered clients-an increase of 47 coTnpared to the previous year. This wa5 5UPPOrted by 12 volunteer
drivers, up from l O last year. The booking fee has been maintained at £2 per trip (retained by the Bureau), while
the mileage reimbursement remain5 at 45p per mile. paid directly to drivers to cover fuel costs. Recruitment of
additional drivers remain5 a priority to meet growing community demand.
Food Bank..
The Food Bank, coordinated by volunteer Karen Hollis. distributed approximately 1,400 food parcels
throughout the year. A major overhaul of operations was implemented. including improvements to stock control,
storage, and volunteer coordination. In addition. stricter eligibility checks were introduced. now Managed by our
Charity Manager, Rachel Laurenson, to safeguard resources and ensure support reaches those most in need.
Although this resulted in a reduction in client numbers, it has strengthened the long-terni sustainability of this
essential service.
Organisational Development=
During the year, recently appointed management and staff members further Settled into their roles, contributing
to improved organisational stability and resilience. Their efforts have helped strengthen our governance,
operational efficiency, and service delivery.
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Trustees Report
Financial review
During the year, the Bureau strengthened its financial position compared to the previous year through careful
financial management and successful fimdraising efforts.
Room hire remains our primary source of unrestricted income and is essential to the Bureau"s ongoing
operations. While room hire income did not increase during the year, it continues to provide a vital foundatioii
for our financial stability. However, there is limited potential for significant groth in this income stream due to
local demand and space constraints.
Our second largest source of funding comes from donations. both regular and one-off. from individuals and
local organisations- in particular, several local churches. The majority of these donations support the Food Bank,
which relies heavily on this generosity to meet local demand.
Grants represent our third main source of income and are typically restricted to supporting specific services. In
the last year, we received:
- £2,000 from J N Derbyshire to support the Eastwood Food Bank.
£5,000 from The Randal Foundation to support the Befriending Scheme.
We also generate modest additional revenue from other sources. including-
Booking fees from our Community Transport Scheme. which help cover administrative costs.
Fundraising activities. such as raffles. tombolas. and table-top sales, which provide valuable unrestricted funds
and raise awareness of our services ￿'1th1n the local community.
Together, these income streams - room hire. donations. grdnts. and other smaller revenue sources - have been
critical in maintaining service delivery and ensuring that the Bureau can continue to meet the needs of our local
community.
Policy on reserves
Our reserves policy includes:
In line with good current practlce in the evenl of closure, the Eastw.0￿ Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank will
aim to hold sufficient reserves to '.
l. Honour its liabilities to staff, suppliers and other organisations.
2. Have sufficient funds to continue nonnal operations.
Reserves Estimate as at 3110312025
Closure costs Redundancy £5,750
Notice costs £ 4,220
Unpaid Salary (estimated - 2 week5): £1,806
Residual Holiday Pay (estimated - I week)- £903
Total Employee-Related Closure Costs: £12,679
Other C105ure and Operating Costs:
Grenke Printer Lease Commiiment (14 payments @ £454.75): £6,367)
Operating Cash Flow Buffer: £li,000
Total Other Costs.. £19,367
Overall Total Reserves Required: £32.046
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Principal risk5 and uncertaintie5
Funding of our schemes
The funding of our schemes continues to be a cause for concern as we are dependent on charitable funding.
Additional information
Unfortunately, in December 2024 the very difficult decision was Tnade to di5Tnis5 an eTnployee after a relatively
short period in post. As a consequence there is now an ongoing claim for unfair dismissal.
Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to all of our donors and funders who enable us to continue our
charitable work. In particular, ￿'ith regard to ihe last year. we would like to thank Sainsburys (£? 523.92), E. M.
Civils (£500), Gillotts {£337). Ihe famil). of lan Riley who so kindly donated £324.64 from his estate, S.
Longdon (£200). The Charities Trust (£1 JO), K. Kavanagh (£50), and also those people who gave anonymously.

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank
Truslees Report
Statement of R¢sponsibili¢ics
The tnLsiees (ith) are also tk diTecl<Ks of Ea#th Volurteu Burcau aThJ F(x)d of
eompany law) are responsible for prepari￿ tru￿¢¢￿ re￿rt tk fJnattMI stsiements in t£corda￿e wth
applicablc law aTrJ Uniioj Kingdom Acc(xJniin8 SLwKknrds (United Kth8d￿n GcncTally ALwAcd ALTVUtitii
Practicex i￿lUding FRS 102 "The FinwKial Rcwxting Slandard applicabk in thc UK aTrl Republic of Ireland..
The report atbj accounts have iwi prcpared in a¢¢ordw with wi5iorts in the Compnies Act 2C
relatsng to small compani￿.
the trustees M￿81 nc* aptyove the fu￿nCIal ststements unless tly are salisfKd tFAI give a atsj fair view
of the stale of affairs of the cK7ritable canpany aTrJ of the it￿1n8 Tewxrces application of re￿c¢S
i￿luding its incorne arml expetx11lu￿. of clwitsble compony for IFAI Frioa. In preparinB these fin￿￿]￿1
selexl suilable a¢countitB wtylicies aThl aH>ly IJKM
observe the metrM)ds and prI￿lpleS in Ihe chan't￿ ￿RF.
make j￿18ements and estimates that aTe rea￿ble aTrl pnthL"
stste wtsther appI￿able o)mwis1￿ FRS 102 hwe tten followrt lo any
dwitable company wll) c(mI1n￿ in b￿sinC
The tnL%tees are respowibIe for k"eepin8 pr(w &Youn1i￿ re￿ that can disrlose wth te&wnable a￿uracY at
any time the fuwKial p)sition of the charitable c(xnpany and amble k) that the rwvjr￿lal stsiements
comply with the Componies Act 2(KK*. They are alsx) resp￿SIble (￿ Safeg￿rd￿￿ 8s5ets of the thritable
The In￿e¢S arc T¢5P)nsibl¢ foT Ma1ntrna￿e inie8Tity of COTp(￿a* aThl fjnatrial infornMti
incI￿jed on the charitsble companys wtbsite. L¢8i51aiion 8ov¢min8 atsj disse¥￿ of
ru￿￿la1 ststments may differ from k8Js]ation in other jwiglicti(x)
Small companles provisfion s¢*tsmeD¢
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and
Food Bank ('the Company,)
Independent examiner'5 report to the trustee5 of Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank ('the
Companv,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responsibilities and ba515 of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent eiamination. I report in respect of my examlnatlon of your charity's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Chariiies Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In canying 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 stalement
I have completed my examination. l confim) that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section J96 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and faif view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentioii
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undersLqnding of the accounts to be reached.
Eva Stevens, BSC, CPFA, employee of Community Accounting Plus
member of the Association of the Chartered Institule of Public Finance and AccoUnL￿cY (CIPFA)
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL
Date".
1911112025

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 202$
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains
and Losses)
Total
2025
Total
2024
Unrestricted
Reslricted
Nole
Ineome and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
15,543
18,670
38,710
5.000
875
875
Total Income
86,861
5.000
91,861
58,110
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(63,266)
(5.000)
(68 ?66)
(63,238)
Total Expenditure
(6J,266)
(5,000)
(68,266)
(63,2J8)
Net incomel(expenditure}
23,595
(5,128)
Net movement in funds
23.595
23.595
(5,128)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought fon¥ard
51,041
51,041
56,169
Total funds carried forward
18
51,041
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The funds breakdowm for the period is shown in note 18.
The notes on pages 12 to 20 forni an integral part of these financial statements.
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 202$
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains
and Losses)
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative
purposes
Unrestricted
funds
Restricled
rund5
Total
2024
Notc
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activilies
Investment income
18,670
27,140
18,670
11,570
Total income
46,540
11,570
58,110
Expenditure on:
Charitable activitie5
(51,668)
(11,570)
(63,238)
Total expenditure
(51,668)
(11,570)
(6J,238)
Net expenditure
(5,128)
(5,128)
Net movement in funds
(5,128)
(5,128)
Reeoneiliation of funds
Total funds brought fon¥ard
56,169
56,169
Total funds carried forward
18
51,041
51,041
The notes on pages 12 to 20 forni an integral part of these financial statements.
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Eastwood Volunleer Bureau and Food Bank
(Registration number 04379873)
Balanee Sheet as at 31 March 202S
2025
2024
Nole
Currenl ame¢•
D¢lknr¥
Cash at bank and in
12
13
2570
73.455
920
51.749
76.025
52.669
Credltors: Amounts falllng wlthlq one year
Net assets
74.636
51,041
Funds of the charity:
Unrestrlcted Income funds
Unrestricted furmts
74,636
51.041
Total funds
18
74.636
51.041
For the ruw￿181 year endin8 31 March 2025 charity w•s erAitkd to excmp¢iffl from a￿111 s¢¢ti(m 477
of the ComtAqni¢s Act 2c￿6 r¢laiin8 (o cLYnp4n%&
Directorl Te4K1￿1bll1ties.
The members hve not reiwired ch￿lty ￿ (knin an a￿11 of its f(x the year in qUBthI in
•¢COrd￿ with 476., aThl
Tr directOTS aekThwlatse their r￿)0￿bilI11H for mplyI￿ wilh the ofthe Act ￿ rcwt
subjecl to the companics rc8ime Mrythin Part 15 of the Compnia A¢1 2(KKh.
ial sts*ments o
si
Ton
Tr n(ths on p8e$ 12 to 20 forni an part ofthe*
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
l Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial Statements are set out below.
These policie5 have been consistently applied to all the years presente(L unle55 Othenvi5e stated.
Slatement of compliance
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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS I O?)) (issued in October 2019)
(Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK aTJd Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparalion
Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank meels the definitlon of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initiall). recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated iii the
relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material
uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to
continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date
of approval of the financial statements.
Exemption from preparing a eash flo)v Statement
Under the exemption available to smaller charitie5 the Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement
of Cash Flows Wlthin the financial statetnents.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donation5, gift5, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general
nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income. it IS Probable that the income will be
received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donalions and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date.
In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of perforniance by the charity before the
charity is entitled to the funds: the income is deferred av]d not recognised until either those conditions are fully
met, or the fulfilmeni of those conditions is wholly wiihin the Control of the charity and it is probable that these
conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and anj conditions linked to the grants
have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is
recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Expendilure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable
settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable
expenditure heading that aggregale similar costs to that calegory. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocated on a basls consislent with the use of resources, with central staff
costs allocated on the basis of time spent. and deprecialion charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charilable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneflciaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an
indirect nature necessary to support them.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the
charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories
covered by Chapter J Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section ?56 of the Taxation of Chargeable
Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, le55 any estimated
residual value. over their expected useful economic life as folloH's-
Asset elass
Computer equipment
Depreciation method and rate
JJ.J /0 straight line
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from Custome￿ for merchandise sold or services perfornied in the ordinary
course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest metho(L less provision for impainnent. A provision for the impainnent of trade
debtors is estsblished when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due
according to the original tenns of the receivables.
Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-tenn highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of
change in value.
Fund strueture
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees, discretion in furtherance of
the objectives of the charity.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the
contributions payable by the charity during the year.
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
General
Tolal
2025
Total
2024
Donations and legacies.
Donations from companies, trusts and similar
proceeds
Grants. including capital grants:
Government grants
15,543
12.280
18,670
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
fund5
General
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Grants
5,000
5,000
2,358
11.570
Booking fees
Passenger fares
Fundraising
Rental income
Foodbank income
Transport reimbursement
2.358
1,046
1,301
23,296
,741
58.128
1,741
58,128
4,221
4,221
126
5.000
38,710
4 Investment ineome
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2025
Total
2024
Interest receivable and similar income-
Interest receivable on bank deposits
875
875
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
5 Grants & donations
Unrestricted
(unds
Restrieted
funds
Total
Sundry grants & donations
J. N. Derbyshire Trust
Randal Foundation
Sainsbury's
11,019
2,000
11,019
2,000
5,000
2,524
5.000
2.524
5,000
20,543
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Restricted
funds
Tot21
2025
Totsl
2024
Accountancy & professional fee5
Bank charges
Computer support & equipment
Driver expenses
Equipment, repairs & renewals
DBS checks
Fundraising
Hospitality & refreshments
Food supplies
Insurance
Posiage & telephone
Printing & stationery
Rent & services
Subscriptions & affiliation
Sundry expenditure
Training & conference
Volunteer expenses
Wages, Nl & pension
1,996
1,996
324
1,463
3,122
219
332
1,790
106
971
1,738
2,970
235
140
407
6,580
1,512
1,003
3,256
2,157
195
170
3,092
219
332
30
21
2,617
21
2,617
623
616
2,585
7,816
646
2.585
7.816
624
16
40,522
624
323
45,185
224
5,000
68,?66
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
7 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Staff cosls during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
44,754
39,466
45,185
39,784
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team} employed by the charity during
the year was as follows..
2025
2024
Average number of employees
2 (2024 - 2) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribuiion Pension Schemes.
Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £431 (2024 - £318).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £16,202 (2024 - £13,193).
8 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them. have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
9 Related party transactions
There were no related party tran5action5 in the year.
10 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
I l Tangible fixed assets
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
1,385
1,385
At 31 March 2025
1.385
Depreciation
At l April 2024
1,385
1,385
At J l March 2025
1,385
1,385
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
12 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
2,225
345
553
367
Prepayments
2,570
920
13 Cash and cash equivalents
2025
2024
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
fv18
72,807
764
50,985
73,455
51,749
14 Creditor5: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
265
1.124
461
1,167
,389
1,628
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Ballk
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
15 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts
Operating lease commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2025
2024
Photocopier
Within one year
Between one and five years
2,238
4,129
6,367
8.605
16 Charity stalus
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the
trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of
liquidation.
17 Fees payable to independent examiner
During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity's independent examiner Community
Accounting Plus are analysed as follom's:
2025
2024
Independent examination
Other financial Services
925
698
890
606
,623
1,496
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
18 Funds
Balance at
31 Mareh
2025
Balance at
April 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
Generol
General fund
50.008
(49.488}
(6.152)
74,636
Olher
Transport
(13,778}
6,152
(1),778)
6,152
Tot21 unrestricted funds
51.041
86,861
(63,266)
Restricted funds
Be-A-Friend Cfrordinator
5.000
(5.000)
Total funds
51,041
91,861
(68,266)
The transfer from the General fund to the Transport fund is to cover the deficit on this activity.
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follom's:
Transport - scheme that provides affordable transport for the elderly and those unable to use public transport.
Be-A-Friend Scheme arranges for volunteers 10 visit the isolated and lonely in the local coininunity.
Balance ai I
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 31
April 2023
resources
expended
March 2024
Unrestricted fund5
General
General fund
42,919
(41,642)
50,008
Olher
Transport
(10,026)
1,033
(10,026)
Total unrestricted funds
56,169
46,540
(51,668)
51,041
Restricted
Cost of living fund (Lottery)
1,570
(11,570)
Total funds
56,169
58.110
(63,238)
51,041
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
19 Analysis of net a55ets between funds
Unrestricted
2025
Total funds
General
Current assets
Current liabilities
76,025
(1,389)
76,025
(1,389)
Total net assets
74,636
Unrestricted
2024
Total funds
General
Current assets
Current liabilities
52,669
(1.628)
52,669
(1,628)
Total net assets
51,041
51,041
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