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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts

For the year ending

31[st] March 2024

Charity number: 1101187

Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales. Registered charity No: 1101187. Registered charity address: Victoria Park Lodge, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DB

Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Contents Page
Trustees’ Report 2
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees, and advisers 10
Independent Examiner’s Report 11
Statement of Financial Activities 12
Balance Sheet 13
Notes to the financial statements 14

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Introduction

2023–2024 has been a transformative year for the Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust). Supported by the Reaching Communities Lottery Grant Fund, we’ve expanded our programmes and deepened our impact, empowering young people aged 9 to 19 through the Bungalow Youth Project.

Our activities reflect a commitment to fostering personal growth, community involvement, and a sense of belonging. Whether learning new skills, exploring creative outlets, or simply enjoying a safe space to connect, our young people are at the heart of everything we do.

Natalie Clark Chair of Trust

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the needs of our young people:

1. Empowering Young People

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pathways, inspiring young people to pursue their passions.

4.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

2023–2024 Bungalow Youth Project Programme

personal growth:

community spirit. “I always know there’s somewhere I can go to feel safe and be myself,” said Esther, 13.

programming.

Impact Highlight: joining the Bungalow Youth Project.

This new service has helped a group of young people who struggle with our main provision to see the Bungalow as a safe place to feel comfortable and grow their confidence and social skills. Most notably, to feel they have access to a community where they can be empowered and belong. One parent said, “ | want to share my heartfelt testimonial about

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Through being part of this inclusive and welcoming group, he has gained invaluable life skills that extend far beyond the realm of the game.”

Impact Highlight: “my favourite part of my week, I learned how to play pool and create some crazy paint pouring, I love seeing my art on the walls of the Bungalow” said young person aged 12.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Programme Achievements

  1. This year our achievements include:

  2. Consistent Service Delivery

    • I always know there’s somewhere I can go

to feel safe and be myself,” said Esther, 13.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Challenges and Lessons Learned

While we celebrated many successes, resource limitations challenged our ability to maintain a stable team of youth workers. Consistency is essential for building trust, and ensuring staff retention will be a top priority moving forward.

We’ve learned that when young people are given leadership roles—whether it’s shaping programmes or fundraising—they rise to the challenge. Building on this, we’ll continue to expand opportunities for youth-led initiatives, empowering participants to become change-makers in their community.

Looking Ahead for the Bungalow Youth Project

The coming year holds exciting opportunities as we aim to:

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

With your continued support, we’re building a future where every young person has the tools, opportunities, and confidence to thrive.

Thank You

To everyone who has walked alongside us this year—our young people, their families, our dedicated staff and volunteers, and our funders—thank you. Your contribu�ons, enthusiasm, and belief in our mission have made every success possible. Together, we’re not just changing lives; we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

Financial Review

Youth Project, fully funded by the Reaching Communi�es Lo�ery Grant. This essen�al funding has enabled us to deliver a consistent and impac�ul programme of ac�vi�es for young people in our community.

During the year, the charity received income totalling £119,779 with outgoings amoun�ng to £108,373. This strong financial posi�on reflects our commitment to effec�vely managing resources while ensuring we meet the needs of the young people we serve.

With the security of mul�-year funding, we are focusing on building our reserves to safeguard the long-term sustainability of our services. This solid financial founda�on allows us to con�nue delivering meaningful opportuni�es that empower young people to thrive.

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) is a registered charity, governed by a constitution dated 19 December 2002, amended on 21 November 2003.

Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees

Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General mee�ng. All the Trustees give their �me voluntarily and receive no remunera�on or other benefit for their work as Trustees.

Fanny Jackson stood down as Chair on 30 July 2021 to take on the role of interim director of the charity. This ended in January 2024 but then resumed in April 2024 as efforts to recruit a suitable replacement were unsuccessful.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Organisation, Structure and Decision Making

The Trustees meet regularly. At each mee�ng the Trustees consider reports on the ac�vi�es and performance of the Bungalow Youth Project and make decisions rela�ng to opera�ons and strategy.

In adherence to our commitment to transparency, it is important to note a unique aspect of our Trustee Board composi�on. One of our Trustees holds a rela�onship with our employed charity director, being their partner. Maintaining impar�ality and ensuring the highest standards of ethical conduct, this Trustee voluntarily refrains from par�cipa�ng in any vo�ng processes related to financial decisions concerning the role of the Charity Director. Upholding the principles of fairness, accountability, and governance within our organisa�on.

Reference and Administra�ve Details

Trustees Sophie Walker-Howarth Karina Clegg Natalie Clark (Chair from January 2023) Tegan Hubbard-Clegg Fanny Jackson Jenna Sholz (Treasurer) Johnny Thwaites Staff: Charity Director Youth Manager Youth Programme Facilitator Lead Support Worker Appren�ce Youth Support Worker Asst. Youth Support Worker Charity registered number 1101187 Address Victoria Park Lodge Plymouth Road Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DB Accountants Ian Barre� FCA FCIE Bankers Lloyds Bank

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) Charity number: 1101187

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

I P Barrett FCA FCIE

Barretts Chartered Accountants 22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS 28th January 2025

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 March 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Other income
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure)
Transfers between funds
17, 18
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
2,774
116,422
119,196
95,760
583
-
583
1,552
3,358
116,422
119,779
97,312
(2,865)
111,238
108,373
84,774
(2,865)
111,238
108,373
84,774
6,223
5,183
11,406
12,538
3,188
(3,188)
- -
9,411
1,995
11,406
12,538
(2,943)
43,157
40,214
27,676
6,468
45,152
51,620
40,214

The notes on pages 14 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Balance Sheet
31 March 2024
2024 2023
Note £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 12 2,419 -
2,419 -
Current Assets
Stocks
Debtors 14 492 50
Cash at bank and in hand 51,932 43,807
52,424 43,857
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year 15 (3,223) (3,643)
Net Current Assets 49,201 40,214
Total assets less current liabilities 51,620 40,214
Creditors:
Amounts falling due after more than one year 16 - -
Net assets 51,620 40,214
Funds
General funds 17 6,468 (2,943)
Restricted funds 18 45,153 43,157
51,620 40,214

The notes on pages 14 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 21 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Natalie Clark (Chair)

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting Policies

under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Chari�es SORP (FRS 102) 'Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es: Statement of Recommended Prac�ce applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effec�ve 1 January 2019)', Financial Repor�ng Standard 102 'The Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Chari�es Act 2011.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Ac�vi�es once the charity has en�tlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabili�es are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or construc�ve obliga�on commi�ng the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in se�lement and the amount of the obliga�on 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 a�ributed to par�cular headings they have been allocated to ac�vi�es on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxa�on

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable ac�vi�es.

Fund accoun�ng

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objec�ves at the discre�on of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for par�cular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restric�ons arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for par�cular restricted purposes. Further explana�on of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

2. Income from: Donations and legacies

Grants
Donations
Total voluntary income		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
£
£
£
£
-
-
116,422
116,422
86,197
2,774
-
2,774
9,563
--
2,774
116,422
119,196
95,760

Income from donations and legacies in 2023 comprised £8,813 unrestricted funds and £86,947 restricted funds

3. Income from: Other Income

Bank interest
Other income		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
£
£
£
£
383
-
383
52
200
-
200
1,500
583
-
583
1,552

In 2023 other income comprised £1,552 unrestricted and £Nil restricted funds.

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Operation of Youth Project Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
£
£
£
£
(2,865)
111,238
108,373
84,774
(2,865)
111,238
108,373
84,774

In 2023, expenditure on charitable ac�vi�es was £84,774 of which £48,845 was restricted and £35,929 was unrestricted.

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

5. Operation of Youth Project Activities

5. Operation of Youth Project Activities
Activities undertaken directly
Sessional fees
Food, materials and activity costs
Volunteer expenses
Other direct project costs
Support costs
Salaries, NI and pension
Other staff costs
Rent
Rates and water
Light and heat
Maintenance, cleaning and repairs
Insurance
IT, software and licences
General office costs
Bookkeeping and payroll
Marketing and promotion
Professional fees
Independent examination
Depreciation
Bad debt write off
Total		 2024
2023
Total
Total
£
£
3,321
2,576
8,219
5,053
187
-
159
773
11,886
8,402
74,603
58,100
581
503
1,662
1,662
283
305
1,927
1,213
2,454
2,733
1,355
1,477
3,701
507
1,381
1,075
4,168
2,768
207
-
2,438
4,560
960
1,350
769
-
-
119
96,487
76,372
108,373
84,774

6. Net income/expenditure

This is stated after charging:

This is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets owned by the charity 769 -
Pension costs 1,292 272

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

7. Analysis of staff costs, Trustees' remuneration and expenses, and the costs of key management personnel

Staff costs were as follows:

Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension contributions		 2024
2023
£
£
73,011
30,293
300
-
1,292
272
74,603
30,565

The number of employees during the year was as follows:

Youth workers and management Average monthly
Full time equivalent
2024
2023
2024
2023
5
5
2.5
2.0
5
5
2.5
2

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

The key management personnel comprises the Charity Director and Project Manager (both part-time). The aggregate employee benefits payable to key management personnel for the year was £54,698 (2023: £6,062)

8. Related Party Transactions

No Trustee received remuneration for acting as a Trustee of the Charity (2023: Nil), nor did any Trustee receive expenses or other benefits (2023: Nil)

During the year, one Trustee was paid £24,769 for her role as Charity Director (2023: £23,053)

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

9. Tangible Fixed Assets

9. Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2024
10. Debtors: Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than
Other creditors		 Furniture and
Equipment
£
-
200
-		 IT & Electrical
Equipment
Total
£
-
-
2,988
3,188
-
-
200 2,988
3,188
-
40
-		 -
-
729
769
-
-
40 729
769
- -
-
160 2,259
2,419
one year 2024
2023
£
£
-
-
-
-
492
50
492
50
2024
2023
£
£
508
-
911
2,141
1,804
1,502
3,223
3,643
2024
2023
£
£
-
-
-
-

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

13. Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Unrestricted Funds
2023 - Comparative
General funds
14. Restricted Funds
Lottery Reaching Communities
Tesco Groundworks
Teignbridge Lottery
Growing Communities
PCC Safer Communities
S Devon Community Foundation		 Funds
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Fund as
at 31
March
2024
£
£
£
£
£
(2,943)
3,358
2,865
3,188
6,468
(2,943)
3,358
2,865
3,188
6,468
Funds
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Fund as
at 31
March
2023
£
£
£
£
£
22,623
10,365
(35,929)
-
(2,941)
22,623
10,365
(35,929)
-
(2,941)
Funds
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Fund as
at 31
March
2024
£
£
£
£
£
41,869
97,573
(106,587)
(2,988)
29,866
1,125
375
(1,300)
(200)
-
-
2,500
(214)
-
2,286
-
2,974
(2,974)
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
10,000
163
3,000
(163)
-
3,000
-
43,157
116,422
(111,238)
(3,188)
45,153

purchased has been transferred to unrestricted funds to cover future deprecia�on charges.

Lottery Reaching Communities Tesco Groundworks

Teignbridge Lottery Growing Communities PCC Safer Communities

South Devon Community Foundation

To support the Bungalow Youth Project including running costs and salaries

To provide food and art materials for the youth sessions and to buy a replacement fridge

Running costs to provide a Warm Food Hub

Running costs and salaries to provide a Warm Food Hub

To run the Pads, Gloves and Pizza project which supports young people who have been impacted by County Lines activity in Buckfastleigh

To provide activity days, residential trip, transport and refreshments for young people

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Buckfastleigh Community Development Project (Trust) (Registered Charity number: 1101187) Report to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2024

Restricted Funds
2023 - Comparative
Lottery Reaching Communities
Awards for All
DCF film project
Tesco Groundworks
Teignbridge Lottery
Growing Communities
PCC Safer Communities
S Devon Community Foundation		 Funds
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Fund as at
31 March
2023
£
£
£
£
£
60,129
(18,259)
-41,869
3,055
-
(3,055)
-
-
2,000
-
(2,000)
-
-
-
1,125
- -1,125
-
3,000
(3,000)
-
-
-
3,000
(3,000)
-
-
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
-
7,000
(6,838)
-162
-
5,055
79,254
(41,152)
- 43,157

15. Analysis of Funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities
2023 - Comparative
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities		 General
fund
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
2024
2023
£
£
2,419
-2,419
-
4,120
48,305
52,424
43,857
(71)
(3,152)
(3,223)
(3,643)
- - -
-
6,468
45,153
51,620
40,214
General
fund
Restricted
Total
£
£
2023
£
- --
(2,943)
46,800
43,857
-
(3,643)
(3,643)
-
-
-
(2,943)
43,157
40,214

16. Contingent Liabilities

The charity had no contingent liabilities at 31 March 2024.

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