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2023-07-31-accounts

Registered Charity No. 1095284 Company No. 04479636

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31st 2023

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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CONTENTS

Page Number Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers 3 Trustees’ Report 4-8 Independent Examiner’s Report 9 Statement of Financial Activities 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the Financial Statements 12-19

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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS August 2022 – July 2023

Directors/Trustees: A. Lusher (Chair) S. M. Gay (Secretary) – resigned 31 March 2023 M. J. Graham Dr. S. Taplin D. Wells - resigned 02 June 2023 M. Cary P Holmes – appointed 06 June 2023

Registered Company No: 04479636 Registered Charity No: 1095284 Registered Office: 6 Laundry Close Thorpe St. Andrew Norwich NR7 0XH

Independent Examiner: Andrew Rose 9 Turner Close Wymondham NR18 0NP

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT - YEAR ENDING 31[ST] JULY 2023

The Trustees, who are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, present their Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 31st July 2023.

The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the charity’s assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

a. CONSTITUTION

The Charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 8th July 2002 as The House of Genesis. Registered No. 04479636.

The Company is registered with the Charity Commission, registration no. 1095284. The Company’s governing instruments are Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Trustees/Directors are shown on page 3 of this report.

b. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

In seeking new members of the Board of Trustees, the experience and qualifications of possible candidates and other interested parties are borne in mind, to ensure the best governance for the charity. The successful candidates are elected by existing trustees. The maximum number of trustees is twelve and the minimum is three, with five currently in post.

c. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The day-to-day work of the Charity is currently staffed by one full-time employee, three part-time employees, one finance officer working on a contractual basis and with specialist support from Trustees and volunteers.

The Charity has operated from up to five properties, during this year: 6 Laundry Close, 3 St Williams Way, 8 Pilling Park Road, 52 Newbegin Road and 82 St James Close all of which are on the east side of Norwich. The properties at Laundry Close and St Williams Way are owned by the charity, with HSBC mortgages and the remaining properties are rented from Norwich City Council under the private sector leasing scheme.

The Trustees are committed to ensuring the appropriate management structure is in place to maintain the quality and success of the service.

d. GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees are committed to a regular review of the strategic, business and operational risks which the Charity faces, with a view to ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to minimise the identified risks. There is an up to date risk register included in the Business Plan, which is subject to regular review. Trustees also conducted a review of critical issues using the “15 questions” designed by the Charity Commission for that purpose.

e. PUBLIC BENEFIT

In planning the activities, the Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission in December 2008.

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES

The objects of the Company are to:

b. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES

Having lost the use of two rented properties, the work of the charity is now based within three houses where new and existing residents are welcomed and offered support, care, guidance and supervision. The Charity can now accommodate and support up to 13 men. The men are helped to address issues in their lives that may have previously led to difficulties or failures. Life skills are regularly reviewed with residents and they are encouraged to find employment, training or voluntary work in the community.

As their stay lengthens and positive self-confidence is developed, the men are encouraged to register for their own accommodation, as appropriate to each individual. The aim is that their stay at Genesis should not normally exceed one year, but the average stay is in fact around eighteen months. Many will return to visit after they have moved on. Sometimes they are seeking support, but more often are keen to demonstrate the positive progress they have made.

In common with many charities, The House of Genesis is funded through grants, fees and annual contracts. The Charity continues to seek more long-term funding.

c. VOLUNTEERS

The Charity is grateful for the support given by volunteers over the year, including in particular the services of a Chaplain, who makes his services available to all residents weekly.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

a. COVID-19

Although the impact of Covid-19 has lessened during the year, the charity has remained vigilant to reduce the risk of disease in all of the properties.

All remain vigilant and we are thankful that the work of the Charity, although made more difficult by the pandemic, has been able to continue and men are still being housed and supported in accordance with the Charitable objects.

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b. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

The House of Genesis has continued to operate in a positive and stable manner, save for the disruption described above caused by the Coronavirus. The Board of Trustees has met quarterly, with additional meetings when required for operational reasons, and are pleased to be able to sustain the provision that Genesis is able to offer to 13 men at any one time. These are all men who have been discharged from prison or who come to us from a homeless situation.

Staff and Trustees

Residents

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Projects

c. FUNDRAISING

The charity is sustainably funded. Fundraising is actively pursued for major items outside of normal running costs.

d. RESERVES POLICY

The trustees aim to maintain a minimum of £50,000 as unrestricted reserves, which is held at HSBC plc. The calculation to ascertain the level of reserves and situations where they may be used is detailed in Section A7 of the Staff Handbook.

e. SERIOUS INCIDENT

There have been no serious incidents during the year reported to the Charity Commission.

f. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SINCE THE YEAR END

Significant damage was caused to one of the properties by a water leak, causing part of a downstairs ceiling to collapse and ruining flooring and decoration. The total cost has been covered by insurance and repairs are almost completed at the time of writing.

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and regulations.

Company and charity law require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have chosen to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the U.K. Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued March 2005) and in accord with the special provisions of Part VII of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities. It was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Alan Lusher

……………………………………. Alan Lusher, Chair of the Trustees.

Date: 16 April 2024

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Report to the Trustees of The House of Genesls (A company Ilmfted by luarantee and a registered d￿r￿) Charlty number 1095284 Company number 04479636 On accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023 I report to the trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 July 2023 Responslbllttles and basls ol report As the charlty tru5tees• you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"), you consider an audit is not required under section 144 of the Act and that an Independent examination is needed. I report in respert of my examinatlon of the ChariVs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrylng out my examlnation, I have followed the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commlssion under section 14515)Ibl of the Att. Independent Ex*mln•rfs stst•m•nt My examlnatlon was carried out in accordance with 8eneral directions given by the Charity Commission. The report Is Ilmited to the matters set out in the statement below. I have completed my eJ(amination. I confirm that no material rnatters have come to my attention In connectlon with the examination which 8ives me cause to belleve that in, any material respect: Accountlng records were not kept in accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the Act or The accounts do not accord with the accountln8 records I have no concerns and have come across no other rnatters in connectlon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Andrew Rose 8 April 2024 9 Tumer Close Wymondham Norfolk NR18 ONP

THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(incorporating income and expenditure account)

FOR YEAR ENDED 31st JULY 2023

Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Voluntary Income
1
Investment Income
2
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
3
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
4&5
Governance Costs
6
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE TRANSFERS
Transfers between Funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
Total Funds at 1st August 2022
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st JULY 2023
Restricted
Funds
2023
£
0
0
0
Restricted
Funds
2023
£
0
0
0
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
£
£
£
186,918
186,918
194,840
650
650
13
15,463
15,463
11,393
0 203,031
203,031
206,246
5,342
0
167,109
172,451
165,686
1,598
1,598
4,432
5,342 168,707
174,049
170,118
-5,342
-1,000
34,324
28,982
36,128
1,000
0
0
-6,342
7,292
35,324
28,982
36,128
452,083
459,375
423,247
950 487,407
488,357
459,375

The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31st JULY 2023

FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank and in Hand
DEBTORS
Amounts Falling Payable Within One Year
CREDITORS
Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
LOANS
Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT ASSETS
LONG TERM LOANS
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Note
11
12
13
13
14
15
2023
£
£
506,048
107,153
7,636
-5,675
-9,518
99,596
605,644
-117,287
488,357
487,407
950
488,357
2023
£
£
506,048
107,153
7,636
-5,675
-9,518
99,596
605,644
-117,287
488,357
487,407
950
488,357
2022
£
£
512,184
90,912
8,786
-6,253
-10,052

83,393
595,577
-136,202
459,375
452,083
7,292
459,375
2022
£
£
512,184
90,912
8,786
-6,253
-10,052

83,393
595,577
-136,202
459,375
452,083
7,292
459,375
605,644
-117,287
595,577
-136,202
488,357 459,375
487,407
950
452,083
7,292
488,357 459,375

For the year ended 31st July 2023, the company was entitled to the exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Responsibilities of the trustees:

(a): The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act. However, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner whose report forms part of this document.

(b): The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 15 April 2024 and signed on their behalf by

Alan Lusher

Alan Lusher Date: 16 April 2024

The notes on pages 12 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

1. VOLUNTARY INCOME
Donations
Grants
Donations
Grants
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest Income
Interest Income
Restricted
Funds 2023
£
0
0
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
£
13,208
173,710
Total
Funds
2023
£
13,208
173,710
Total
Funds
2022
£
4,319
190,521
0 186,918 186,918 194,840
Restricted
Funds 2022
£
1,000
0
Unrestricted
Funds 2022
£
3,319
190,521
Total
Funds
2022
£
4,319
190,521
194,840
Total
Funds
2023
£
Total
Funds
2022
£
1,000 193,840
Restricted
Funds 2023
£
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
£
0 650 650 13
Restricted
Funds 2022
£
Unrestricted
Funds 2022
£
Total
Funds
2022
£
13
0 13

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

3. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE
ACTIVITIES
Rental Income
Rental Income
4. DIRECT COSTS
Rent/Mortgage
Council Tax
Insurance
Utilities
Household
Salaries
Rent/Mortgage
Council Tax
Insurance
Utilities
Household
Salaries
Restricted
Funds 2023
£
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
£
Total
Funds
2023
£
Total
Funds
2022
£
0 15,463 15,463 11,393
Restricted
Funds 2022
£
Unrestricted
Funds 2022
£
Total
Costs
2022
£
33,316
6,083
2,891
19,590
16,379
34,481
0 11,393
Restricted
Costs 2023
£
0
0
0
0
5,292
0
Unrestricted
Costs 2023
£
24,570
4,558
3,089
17,282
20,574
35,836
5,292 105,909 111,201 112,740
Restricted
Costs 2022
£
0
0
0
0
710
0
Unrestricted
Costs 2022
£
33,316
6,083
2,891
19,590
15,669
34,481
Total Costs
2022
£
33,316
6,083
2,891
19,590
16,379
34,481
112,740
710 112,030

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

5. SUPPORT COSTS
Motor Vehicle Costs
Office Costs
Other Costs
Salaries
Depreciation
Restricted
Costs 2023
£
0
0
50
0
0
Unrestricted
Costs 2023
£
3,943
1,251
2,918
42,069
11,019
Total Costs
2023
£
3,943
1,251
2,968
42,069
11,019
Total Costs
2023
£
3,943
1,251
2,968
42,069
11,019
Total
Costs
2022
£
2,748
1,531
1,069
37,355
10,243
50 61,200 61,250 52,946
Motor Vehicle Costs
Office Costs
Other Costs
Salaries
Depreciation
6. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Legal and Professional
Legal and Professional
Restricted
Costs 2022
£
0
0
0
0
0
Unrestricted
Costs 2022
£
2,748
1,531
1,069
37,355
10,243
Total Costs
2022
£
2,748
1,531
1,069
37,355
10,243
52,946
Total Costs
2023
£
Total Costs
2022
£
2,748
1,531
1,069
37,355
10,243
52,946
Total Costs
2023
£
Total
Costs
2022
£
0 52,946
Restricted
Costs 2023
£
Unrestricted
Costs 2023
£
0 1,598 1,598 4,432
Restricted
Costs 2022
£
Unrestricted
Costs 2022
£
Total Costs
2022
£
4,432
0 4,432

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

7. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

General Activities
Governance
Staff
Costs
2023
£
77,905
0
Depreciation
2023
£
11,019
0
Depreciation
2023
£
11,019
0
Other Costs
2023
£
83,527
1,598
Other Costs
2023
£
83,527
1,598
Total Costs
2023
£
172,451

1,598
Total Costs
2023
£
172,451

1,598
Total
Costs
2022
£
165,686
4,432
77,905 11,019 85,125 174,049
170,118

8. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY ACTIVITIES

General Activities Direct Costs
2023
£
111,201
Support
Costs 2023
£
61,250
Total Costs
2023
£
172,451
Total
Costs
2022
£
165,686

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

9. NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)

9. NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)
This is stated after charging
Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets owned by the charity
Less Profit on Sale of Motor Vehicle
Net Depreciation on Tangible Fixed Assets owned by the charity
2023
£
11,519
-500
2022
£
10,243
0
11,019 10,243

During the year, no trustees received remuneration. (2022 - £0)

During the year, one trustee received a benefit in kind, being a retiring gift totalling £27. (2022 - £0) During the year, one trustee received reimbursement of motor expenses totalling £75. (2022 - £75) During the year, two members of staff received reimbursement of motor expenses totalling £266 (2022 - £40)

During the year, one volunteer received reimbursement of motor expenses totalling £1,138 (2022 - £836) During the year, staff members and trustees attended two meals, totalling £852 (2022 - £0)

10. STAFF COSTS
Salaries
The average monthly number of employees, calculated as full-time
equivalents, during the year was as follows:
General Manager
Support Worker
Administration
2023
£
2022
£
77,905 71,836
1.0
1.8
0.2
1.0
1.9
0.2
3.0 3.1

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1st August 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31st July 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1st August 2022
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31st July 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 1st August 2022
At 31st July 2023
Land and
Buildings
£
588,393
0
0
Motor
Vehicles
£
2,995
2,500
-2,995
Furniture,
Fittings
and
Equipment
Total
£
£
5,262
596,650
2,883
5,383
0
-2,995
588,393 2,500 8,145
599,038
76,209
9,244
0
2,995
833
-2,995
5,262
84,466
1,442
11,519
0
-2,995
85,453 833 6,704
92,990
512,184 0 0
512,184
502,940 1,667 1,441
506,048

During the year, a fully depreciated motor vehicle was disposed of resulting in a profit on sale of £500.

12. DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
2023
£
2022
£
7,636 8,786

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

13. CREDITORS: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Trade Creditors
Mortgage - St. Williams Way, Norwich
Business Loan
14. LONG TERM LOANS
Mortgage - St. Williams Way, Norwich
Business Loan
2023
£
5,675
2,102
7,416
2022
£
6,253
2,910
7,142
15,193 16,305
2023
£
88,150
29,137
2022
£
99,599
36,603
117,287
136,202

The bank loan is secured by a mortgage on the property.

15. STATEMENTS OF FUNDS
SUMMARY OF FUNDS
Year Ended 2023
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Year Ended 2022
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Brought
Forward
£
452,083
7,292
Incoming
Resources
£
203,031
0
Resources
Expended
£
168,707
5,342
Transfers
£
1,000
-1,000
Carried
Forward
£
487,407
950
459,375 203,031 174,049 0 488,357
Brought
Forward
£
417,245
6,002
Incoming
Resources
£
205,246
1,000
Resources
Expended
£
169,408
710
Transfers
£
-1,000
1,000
Carried
Forward
£
452,083
7,292
423,247 206,246 170,118 0 459,375

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THE HOUSE OF GENESIS

(A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023

16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Tangible Fixed Assets
Long Term Loans
Current Assets
Creditors Due Within One Year
Loans Due Within One Year
Debtors Due Within One Year
Restricted
Funds 2023
£
0
0
950
0
0
0
Unrestricted
Funds 2023
£
506,048
-117,287

106,203
-5,675
-9,518
7,636
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
£
£
506,048
512,184
-117,287
-136,202
107,153
90,912
-5,675
-6,253
-9,518
-10,052
7,636
8,786
950 487,407 488,357
459,375
Tangible Fixed Assets
Long Term Loans
Current Assets
Creditors Due Within One Year
Loans Due Within One Year
Debtors Due Within One Year
Restricted
Funds 2022
£
0
0
7,292
0
0
0
Unrestricted
Funds 2022
£
512,184
-136,202

83,620
-6,253
-10,052
8,786
Total
Funds
2022
£
512,184
-136,202
90,912
-6,253
-10,052
8,786
7,292 452,083 459,375

17. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There are no contingent liabilities that need noting.

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