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2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04321455 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1091558

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

for

St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Southgates Chartered Certified Accountants 9 Market Place Hedon East Yorkshire HU12 8JA

St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13

St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 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 December 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 Objectives and aims Mission Statement

"What we can do TOGETHER"

By working with the local community, Local Authority and other organisations we provide facilities to give everyone the opportunity to realise their talents and potential in order to create, together, a vibrant community for the common good.

Mission Implementation

We have set out our realistic Mission Statement which provides our aims and objectives going forward whilst maintaining the history and inspiration of the St Stephen's Community.

Encourage Partnership working Expand user involvement Raise self-esteem and social inclusion Act as advocates for our community Listen to our community to identify our needs Encourage diversity of groups Encourage volunteers to develop their skills Ensure continued monitoring and evaluation of our work.

The main focus of the work of the SSNC during the year was the same as in previous years:- to provide Youth Workers, who work alongside other local agencies, to support young people in the community. It also continues to support the Housebound Group by acting as host to their activities and offers the Hall for hire for activities or parties as prescribed by the needs of the community.

The trustees confirm they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning their activities for the year.

The trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit, guidance as published by the Charity Commission.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources for the charity's activities have been provided by way of grant and contract income from: Youth work - Big Local grant, Hull City Council HAF, Asda Foundation

Blossom - Sasakawa Foundation

Premises - Hull City Council Winter Warmer - Forum

We also have rental hire.

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the charity's funds are spent in the short term so there are few funds available for long term investment.

Our Objective to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving conditions of life for residents of the Estate and surrounding areas and to maintain and manage a community centre have been met with the provision of Youth facilities and other Projects. Funding has enabled the centre to offer a winter Warmer project to help with the challenges brought on by the cold weather and cost of living crisis. This Project had the benefit of prolonged benefit to the recipients who received items designed to reduce the energy costs of their households.

The youth provision has encouraged the young members to develop their inter personal skills, with all clubs free to access and available to all abilities. The establishment of a Youth Council at the end of the year will give the members the opportunity to have a voice in the development of their clubs and develop a greater understanding of the skills and activities needed to fund and run the club.

Our use of the Upshot data management system allows us to monitor closely the number of people who use our services, the development of our young people and any complaints or compliments. This system reduces the need for paper tracking and gives quantifiable information for the monthly Board Meetings. The information collated also provides specific support to our funding bids to secure our future plans.

Reserves policy

The Management Committee are examining the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It has established a policy where by the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 to 6 months of the expenditure. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the Management Committee are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding.

FUTURE PLANS

As a local charity St Stephens Neighbourhood Centre understands the importance of securing the Centre as an asset for future activities. As the main provider of youth facilities in the local area our plans include the procurement of sufficient funding to ensure this objective is met. This will allow the Management to expand the activities on offer and to develop partnership working which will offer greater opportunities to the residents of the Estate and surrounding areas. In particular our focus will be on adult learning as well as developing provision for those isolated and in need of support.

We will also look to work with partners in order to maximise the potential of the attached former presbytery and aim to provide a business plan for this area.

The coming year will see us focus on securing future funding for our Youth work as the main priority followed by the development of our plans for the purchase of the premises. As part of this SSNC understands the importance of succession and is actively searching for new trustees to help in developing our future plans.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting.

The current Management Committee has a range of skills and knowledge that contribute to the management of the organisation. In an effort to maintain their broad skills mix, members of the Management Committee are requested to complete an annual skills audit and update it each year, where gaps are identified appropriate training is provided.

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

The SSNC has the use of its buildings on a peppercorn rent from the Diocese of Middlesbrough as a contribution to its work. The Centres' values are based upon Christian principles, but open to people of all or no faith. These core principles are Respect, Tolerance, Community, Care and Outreach.

The SSNC has a Management Committee of up to six members who meet monthly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present the Committee has six members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. The Secretary also sits on the Committee but has no voting rights. There is an Executive Board which has delegated powers and meets monthly to review finances, funding bids and activities. Task Groups cover issues such as Health & & Safety, Finance, Personnel and Community Links.

Safeguarding (Child Protection) is under Hull City Council's Disclosure Barring Services. The point of reference for St Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre is B. V. France.

Induction and training of new trustees

New trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. These are jointly led by the Chair of the Management Committee and the Chief Officer of the charity and cover:

A Question and Answer pack has been produced drawing information from various Charity Commission publications signposted through the Commissions guide "The Essential Trustee" as a follow up to the secessions. This is distributed to all new and existing trustees along with the Memorandum and Articles and the latest financial statements. Feedback from new trustees about their induction is also collected.

In relation to training, each year all of the staff are assessed and courses attended. The Project Manager also ensures monthly discussions are held with the staff to identify training issues. Are view of training needs has been undertaken to ensure that all of the staff are up to date with current regulations.

Related parties

The charity is conscious of the needs of the community and the changes to local and national targets.

Wherever practicable the charity is guided by local and national policy.

Networking and Partnerships are encouraged in the development of the Centre.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated periodically. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Significant external risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan, which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities.

Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all financial transactions.

Policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the Centre.

The charity is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to a working environment that is free from any form of discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The charity will make reasonable adjustment to meet the needs of staff or volunteers who are or become disabled. Volunteers are an important resource in undertaking our work. All staff and volunteers with the charity undertake a DBS check prior to commencement of work or trusteeship.

All our trustees give their time freely and no remuneration was paid to them in the year.

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

04321455 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1091558

Registered office

96 Annandale Road Greatfield Estate Hull HU9 4LA

Trustees

Mrs S Dunne Solicitors Clerk B V France Director Rev C J D Larwood Retired P Rawson Retired Mrs D M Thompson H Wife K Critchon Trustee

Trustees are elected for a 3 year term. The trustees up for re-election this year were Mr B France and Mr P Rawson. Both have been re-elected.

Company Secretary

Mrs D M Thompson

Independent Examiner

Antony Rookes FCCA Southgates Chartered Certified Accountants 9 Market Place Hedon East Yorkshire HU12 8JA

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs D M Thompson - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd. ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis 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 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 have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. 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

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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

  3. 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 attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Antony Rookes FCCA

Southgates Chartered Certified Accountants Hedon

26 September 2024

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 December 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,657
43,881
Charitable activities
Scheme projects
19,112
3,969
Investment income
2
62
-
Total
20,831
47,850
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Scheme projects
30,157
48,158
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(9,326)
(308)
Transfers between funds
9
(14,523)
14,523
Net movement in funds
(23,849)
14,215
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
45,918
36,910
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
22,069
51,125
2023
Total
funds
£
45,538
23,081
62
68,681
78,315
(9,634)
-
(9,634)
82,828
73,194
2022
Total
funds
£
62,560
20,260
7
82,827
69,372
13,455
-
13,455
69,373
82,828

The notes form part of these financial statements

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Balance Sheet

31 December 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
11,490
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
11,922
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
(1,344)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
10,578
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
22,068
NET ASSETS
22,068
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
687
50,664
(225)
50,439
51,126
51,126
2023
Total
funds
£
12,177
62,586
(1,569)
61,017
73,194
73,194
22,068
51,126
73,194
2022
Total
funds
£
22,583
61,730
(1,485)
60,245
82,828
82,828
45,918
36,910
82,828

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 September 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

D M Thompson - Trustee

B V France - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 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.

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.

Improvements to property - 5% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - at varying rates on cost
Computer equipment - 25% on cost

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.

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

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest
3.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
2023
£
62
2023
£
10,406
2022
£
7
2022
£
10,772

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2023

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid in the year ended 31st December 2022 nor in the previous year.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Number of project staff
Number of management staff
Number of trustees
Number of other staff
2023
4
1
6
1
12
2022
4
1
6
1
12

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

6.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2,806
59,754
Charitable activities
Scheme projects
20,260
-
Investment income
7
-
Total
23,073
59,754
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Scheme projects
27,633
41,739
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(4,560)
18,015
Transfers between funds
(2,151)
2,151
Net movement in funds
(6,711)
20,166
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
52,629
16,744
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
45,918
36,910
Total
funds
£
62,560
20,260
7
82,827
69,372
13,455
-
13,455
69,373
82,828

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2023

7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Improvements
to
property
£
COST
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
203,805
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
183,381
Charge for year
10,190
At 31 December 2023
193,571
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
10,234
At 31 December 2022
20,424
8.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accrued expenses
9.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.1.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
35,658
Lunch Club - unrestricted
9,754
Thompson Donations
506
45,918
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach
-
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding
2,281
Welcome Club
2,678
Rank Foundation
380
James Reckitt Grant
18,162
Good Things Foundation
-
Winter Warmer Project
7,204
Jubilee Lottery
2,706
Lunch Club and Kitchen
3,499
Asda Foundation Grant
-
36,910
TOTAL FUNDS
82,828
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
29,258
27,099
216
27,315
1,943
2,159
Net
movement
in funds
£
(10,968)
2,574
(933)
(9,327)
(5,714)
7,374
(1,003)
-
(15)
(1,672)
75
-
-
648
(307)
(9,634)
Computer
equipment
Totals
£
£
14,297
247,360
14,297
224,777
-
10,406
14,297
235,183
-
12,177
-
22,583
2023
2022
£
£
1,569
1,485
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.12.23
£
£
(14,950)
9,740
-
12,328
427
-
(14,523)
22,068
14,523
8,809
-
9,655
-
1,675
-
380
(1,672)
16,475
1,672
-
-
7,279
-
2,706
-
3,499
-
648
14,523
51,126
-
73,194

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2023

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Lunch Club - unrestricted
Thompson Donations
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding
Welcome Club
James Reckitt Grant
Good Things Foundation
Winter Warmer Project
Asda Foundation Grant
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
17,572
3,258
1
20,831
25,874
10,142
-
1
2,700
7,796
1,337
47,850
68,681
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(28,540)
(10,968)
(684)
2,574
(934)
(933)
(30,158)
(9,327)
(31,588)
(5,714)
(2,768)
7,374
(1,003)
(1,003)
(16)
(15)
(4,372)
(1,672)
(7,721)
75
(689)
648
(48,157)
(307)
(78,315)
(9,634)

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.1.22 in funds funds 31.12.22
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 43,239 (5,430) (2,151) 35,658
Lunch Club - unrestricted 9,390 364 - 9,754
Thompson Donations - 506 - 506
52,629 (4,560) (2,151) 45,918
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach 9,370 (11,521) 2,151 -
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding 763 1,518 - 2,281
Welcome Club 86 2,592 - 2,678
Rank Foundation 380 - - 380
James Reckitt Grant 2,162 16,000 - 18,162
Good Things Foundation 685 (685) - -
Winter Warmer Project 270 6,934 - 7,204
Jubilee Lottery 528 2,178 - 2,706
Lunch Club and Kitchen 2,500 999 - 3,499
16,744 18,015 2,151 36,910
TOTAL FUNDS 69,373 13,455 - 82,828

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2023

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 19,050 (24,480) (5,430)
Lunch Club - unrestricted 2,023 (1,659) 364
Thompson Donations 2,000 (1,494) 506
23,073 (27,633) (4,560)
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach 17,903 (29,424) (11,521)
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding 5,214 (3,696) 1,518
Welcome Club 3,999 (1,407) 2,592
James Reckitt Grant 16,000 - 16,000
Good Things Foundation - (685) (685)
Winter Warmer Project 10,005 (3,071) 6,934
Jubilee Lottery 5,634 (3,456) 2,178
Lunch Club and Kitchen 999 - 999
59,754 (41,739) 18,015
TOTAL FUNDS 82,827 (69,372) 13,455

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.1.22 in funds funds 31.12.23
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 43,239 (16,398) (17,101) 9,740
Lunch Club - unrestricted 9,390 2,938 - 12,328
Thompson Donations - (427) 427 -
52,629 (13,887) (16,674) 22,068
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach 9,370 (17,235) 16,674 8,809
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding 763 8,892 - 9,655
Welcome Club 86 1,589 - 1,675
Rank Foundation 380 - - 380
James Reckitt Grant 2,162 15,985 (1,672) 16,475
Good Things Foundation 685 (2,357) 1,672 -
Winter Warmer Project 270 7,009 - 7,279
Jubilee Lottery 528 2,178 - 2,706
Lunch Club and Kitchen 2,500 999 - 3,499
Asda Foundation Grant - 648 - 648
16,744 17,708 16,674 51,126
TOTAL FUNDS 69,373 3,821 - 73,194

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St. Stephen's Neighbourhood Centre Ltd.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the year ended 31 December 2023

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 36,622 (53,020) (16,398)
Lunch Club - unrestricted 5,281 (2,343) 2,938
Thompson Donations 2,001 (2,428) (427)
43,904 (57,791) (13,887)
Restricted funds
Youth Outreach 43,777 (61,012) (17,235)
Celebrate Funding and Ward Funding 15,356 (6,464) 8,892
Welcome Club 3,999 (2,410) 1,589
James Reckitt Grant 16,001 (16) 15,985
Good Things Foundation 2,700 (5,057) (2,357)
Winter Warmer Project 17,801 (10,792) 7,009
Jubilee Lottery 5,634 (3,456) 2,178
Lunch Club and Kitchen 999 - 999
Asda Foundation Grant 1,337 (689) 648
107,604 (89,896) 17,708
TOTAL FUNDS 151,508 (147,687) 3,821

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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