BETTER DAYS
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2023
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Our Lives, Our Leisure
Registered Charity No. 1097343
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Better Days
Members of the Management Committee and Professional Advisors For the year ended 31 March 2023
The Management Committee have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity No 1097343
Principal Office
Better Days 4 Glendale Terrace Byker Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1PB
Accountant Mark Thompson MAAT 42 Lesbury Road Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LB
Bankers Lloyds Bank Osborne Road Newcastle Branch
Management Committee
Stephen Watson - Chairperson Gordon Duncan - Deputy Chairman Tricia Lynn - Health & Safety Billy Richardson - Treasurer Anne Tulip - Secretary Graham Newton - Deputy Secretary Janine Turnbull Pam Richold Elaine Parker Charlie Bramley
Better Days Trustees Report for the Year ending 31% March 2023 Achievements and performance of the Charity
Following on from the previous year we continued working with Unlock Music and after weekly music sessions at our office base, at the beginning of April, we performed at the Globe pub in Newcastle. As well as usual percussion instruments we had access to a full drum kit and electric piano. Nine people with a learning disability attended and accompanied by two saxophonists and a drummer from Unlock Music. It was fantastic night, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. To be on a stage being watched by their peers, supporters and family members was a great boost to their self-esteem and confidence.
We have continued to have music sessions every Monday at out office base. These have included an eight-week Gong workshop which each session culminating in a Gong bath which everyone felt was very relaxing. We have also been working with two drumkits next to each other, so our members can mirror the instructor but also mirror each other, creating unique and very loud music. An eight-week programme with a variety of electronic equipment including a theremin and synthesizers and of course our ongoing work with Faye McCalman on saxophone. Supporters, myself, and family members of the people who attend have noticed a dramatic difference over the months they have been in the music group. One member Sharon, now bring her own drumsticks while Anthony accompanies everyone with his harmonica. From starting out making a proper racket, people are now able to keep a beat and play with each other.
For most of the past year weather permitting we have had weekly regular cycling and adapted cycling sessions down on the Quayside. One of our regulars to the adapted cycling has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has been using the bikes as part of their rehabilitation programme. Another man, who attends our regular cycling has had a lot of turmoil in his life including having to move out of the family home. Getting out on a bike with us every week has given him a chance to process the changes in his life and to embrace his newfound independence.
For over 7 years we have been volunteering, tidying up the Exhibition Park. This involves pruning and planting. This year has been the first time since Covid 19 that we have been able to attend regularly. Urban Green who now run the parks provided a park ranger who directed and suggested bits of work for us to do. We have been particularly helpful to the parks after a storm, assisting in removing any hazards. The Better days members that attend get a lot of satisfaction from the work and really enjoy the tea biscuits and chat after the work is done.
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Not everyone likes gardening or cycling, so our first of two dance workshops proved popular. They are run by Meta4dance and encouraged individuals to look at movement in their everyday life and were coached to express themselves through these everyday movements. We are now working with them again This time we are using the Sage performing Arts centre opposite our office where we are using a proper dance studio. This is to enable the group to eventually deliver a performance at Gosforth Civic theatre.
In January we started an eight-week arts and craft course. Jayne who ran the course was assisted by our saxophonist friend Faye. The group were asked to make up a story, then draw picture and make collages that represented their story. In addition, they also made up a song. The story, art and music has been filmed and will become a video at a later date.
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Our indoor activity sessions, which comprise of target golf and curling have proved popular, we have also added a game of bingo at the end of each session which goes down a storm.
Before the pandemic we would have an annual trip to Keswick by bus. This was resumed fast September. Altogether including supporters 12 people attended and even though the weather wasn’t great, everyone was talking about coming the following year.
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iNDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
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On accounts for 44 March 2023 Charityno 1097343
the year ended
Respective _— The trustees of the organisation are responsible for the preparation of
responsibilities of | accounts; they consider that an audit is not required for this year under
trustees and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an Independent
examiner Examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
e examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
e follow the procedures faid down in the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of | My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions
independent given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of
examiner's the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
statement accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit opinion
on the accounts.
independent in the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
examiner's 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material
statement respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of
the Act); and
accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and
comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabie a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Moea : Date: 31st August 2023
Name: = Mark Thompson MAAT
Address: 42 Lesbury Road
Newcastle
NE6 5LB
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Better Days
Statement Of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2023
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total|
|Funds|Funds|Funds|Funds|
|2023|2022|
|Incoming|Resources|Notes|
|Grant|Income|2|55783|55783|65532|
|Donated|Income|75|75|75|
|Reimbursements|0|0|
|Generated|Income|&|Donations|0|0|
|Total Incoming|Resources|75|55783|55858|65607|
|Resources|Expended|
|Direct|Charitable|Expenditure|
|Salary|Costs|3|34414|34414|27888|
|Premises|2325|2325|2519|
|Room|Hire|1587|1587|456|
|Supplies|&|Resources|4965|4965|5024|
|Activities|&|Workshops|0|0|
|Staff|Training|0|0|
|Travel|Costs|0|0|
|Volunteer|Expenses|1428|1428|925|
|Communications|0|0|
|Administration|
|Management &|Administration|1886|1886|1535|
|Professional|Fees|40000|10000|0|
|Accountancy|450|450|420|
|Insurance|233|233|217|
|Total|Resources|Expended|0|57288|§7288|38984|
|Net|income|(expenditure)|for the|year|75|-1505|-1430|26623|
|Net|Movement|Between|Funds|0|0|0|0|
|Total|Funds|as|at|1|April|2022|8562|36203|44765|18142|
|Total Funds as|at|31|March 2023|8637|34698|43335|44765|
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Better Days
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Currents Assets | |||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 43335 | 44765 | |||
| 43335 | 44765 | ||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Net Current Assets | 43335 | 44765 | |||
| Net Assets | 43335 | 44765 | |||
| Funds | 4 | ||||
| Restricted Funds | 34698 | 36203 | |||
| Designated Funds | 7000 | 7000 | |||
| General Funds | 1637 | 1562 | |||
| ~ | 43335. | ~44765. |
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Better Days
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
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1 Accounting Policies
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1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts 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 102) (effective 1 January 2015) — Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006
Better Days meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
1.2 Grant receivable and local authority fees
- Grants received are accounted for on a receivable basis and credited to income. Any grants restricted to future accounting periods are deferred and recognised in those accounting periods.
1.3 Funds Restricted funds comprise funds subject to specific restrictions imposed by donors and funders. Designated funds are set aside by the Management Committee as described below (see note 4) Unrestricted funds comprise funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Management Committee.
- 1.4 Expenditure
Alt is included on the accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure. All costs have been directly attributed to one if the functional categories of resources expended in the SOFA. The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure is shown gross of irrecoverable VAT.
2 Grants Received Awards for All 10000 Newcastle City Councii 44652 RISE North East 4134 Total Restricted Grants Received 55783
3 Employees Staff are employed through Skills For People. Total salaries for the year were The average no. of staff employed was 1.
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- 4 Analysis of Funds
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Restricted Funds Balance Balance
Apr-22 Income Exp Mar-23
Awards for All 40000 40000 0
Newcastle City Council 44652 42346 2306
RISE North East 1131 1131 0
Yapp Charitable Trust 3000 3000
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| Nationai Lottery (Main Grant) | 3540 | 3540 | |
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| National Lottery (Training Grant) | 10000 | 10000 | |
| Community Foundation FR Bykes | 6000 | 3811 | 2189 |
| The Giving Network Fund | 3202 | 3202 | |
| The Joicey Trust | 2500 | 2500 | |
| RW Mann Trust | 745 | 745 | |
| Willan Charitabie Trust | 1724 | 1724 | |
| Greggs Foundation | 943 | 943 | |
| Postcode Community Trust | 4550 | 4550 | |
| Total | __36204 | 5578357288 | 34699 |
Designated Funds Legal Liability Fund 7000
As good financial management, this money has been set aside by the organisation for emergencies e.g. winding up costs: redundancies and any other legal and contractual fees.
Unrestricted Funds
1637
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