COMPANY NUMBER: 05020016
CHARITY NUMBER: 1102160
COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT
la company limlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025

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CONTENTS
Reference a nd administrative details
Strategic report
Tru5tees' report
3-10
Independent examinerfs report
11
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account)
12
Balance sheet
13
Notes to the financial statements
14-23

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRA TIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charit
number:
1102160
Com
an
number:
05020016
istered Office:
Northfleet Veterans Club The Hill, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DAII 9EU
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and
throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
The directors serving during the year and since the year-end were as follows:
Director
S Maybourne
Other
05itions held
Healthy Living Centre Dartford- Dirertor
Stickler Syndrome UK- Trustee
Genny Jones Trading Limlted- Director
No-walls Gardens CIC- Director
Northfleet Veterans Club Limited - Director
North Kent MIND- Director
G Jones
P Scollard
A Upstill - Chair
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Mallln& ME19 4TA
Independent Examiner
J P Healey FCA
Lindeyer Francis Ferguson Limited
North House
198 High Street
Tonbridge, Kent
TN9 IBE
Sollcltors
Ross Green & Crowe Solicitors
23-25 Copperfields, Dartford, Kent DAI 2DE

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STrATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
This year ha5 been one of reflection, resllience. and renewal for CVSNWK. Like many in the voluntary sector,
we've faced slgnlficant challenges particularly around fundin8 and capacity but we've responded with
determination and a clear fotus on our core purpose.
We began the year by revlewin8 our structure, funding Streams, and Service delivery. Our goal wa5 simple: to
ensure that every service we offer is underpinned by stron& sustainable grants. The IMPAKT grant has been
instrumental in enabling us to provide infrastructure support to local voluntary ènd community organisatlons,
while other funding has helped secure the stabillty we need to plan confidently for the future.
This financial foundation has allowed us lo refocus on what CVSNWK was originally created to do: strengthen
the infrastructure of the voluntary sector in North West Kent. While we have a proud history of delivering
grant-funded projects. our strategic shift this year has been toward empowering Others-supportin8
organisations to grow, collaborate, and thrive.
Partnership working remalns central to our approach. Our collaboration wlth North Kent Mind through the
Health Care Alliance Is a powerful example of how voluntary sector Integratlon can enhance health outcomes
nd build stronger community connections.
Due to ongoing financlal pressures, our trustee5 have taken on more operational rèsponsibilities than ever
before. Task5 traditiona51y carried out by the CEO have been absorbed by the Chair and fellow trustees,
reflectlng thelr deep commitment to CVSNWK and the communities we serve. This hands-on leadership has
ensured contlnulty and accountabillty during a time of transitlon.
We continue to monitor our finances closely• makin8 sure every pound Is spent wlsely and that we malntaln
adequate reseNes. While fundingfor infrastructure remains a challenge, we've ended theyearwith a positive
balance-thanks to careful stewardship and a shared commltment to our mlssion.
CVSNWK exists to empower. 5UPPQrt. and unite. We belleve In the strength of Communlty. the power of
collaboration, and the Importance of inclusion. By bringing people and organisations tO8ether, we help create
a society that supports everyone-especially those who need it most.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I'd like to thank our staff. volunteers, partners. and funders for their
continued sUPPOrt. Together, we are build•ng a stronger, more resilient voluntary sectorfor North West Kent.
Andrew Upstlll - Chalr of Trustees
Date: g-jL.2)-

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Directors are pleased to presenttheir reporttogetherwith financial statements of the charityfortheyear ending
31 March 2025.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governin
document
Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent {CVSNWKI is a company limited by guarantee governed by its
Memorandum and Article5 Of A550ciation dated 12 January 2004 and amended to allow for current governance
arrangement on 29 June 2005, 6 September 2006, and the 7 August 2009. It is registered a5 a charity with the Charity
Commi55i0n.
ointment of Trustees
As set out in the Artlcles of Association, the Chair of the trustees is elected by the Board, following the Annual General
Meeting IAGMI The Board is comprised of between 5 and 15 trustees.
All members are circulated with invitations to nominate trustees prior to the AGM, advising them of the number of
vacancies and requesting nominations.
Nominees appointed by the Borough and Di5trirt Councils are subject to the appointment processes of those bodies
and the guidelines on appointment to public office as they apply to Local Government nominees.
ectations of Trustees
The Trustees are experted to attend Board meetings regularly; understand and be committed to CVSNWK pollcles
on values and equal opportunities; share in the governance of the organisation, by agreeing to work in sub-
committees and working groups; support all decisions once the majority of the Board has reached them; and be
willing to participate in tralning and strategy meetings.
Trustee induction and trainin
New trustees undergo an orientation half day to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company
law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Board and decision-makin8 processes, the
business plan, and recent financial performance of the tharity. During their induction they meet key employees and
other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend approprlate external training events where these will facilitate the
undertaking of their role.
Or
anisation
The Board administers the charity and meets bi-monthly during the year. Working groups are created as and when
required. In prior years 3 Chief Officer has been appointed by the trustees to manage day-to-day operations of the
charity. To facilitate operations, the Chief Officer has delegated authority, within terms of delegation approved by
the trustees for operational matters including finance. employment, and other performance related activity.
Currently the charity does not have a CEO.

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Risk Management
The trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises:
An annual review of the risk5 the charity may face.
The establishment of system5 and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in the plan.
The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those
risks materialise.
Dependency on grants continues to be one of the main risks associated with the charity. However. steps are
being taken to build up unrestricted reserves for the charity.
Objectlves and actlvities
The charitys objerts and its principal actlvlty for the year continues to be that of promoting any charitable object for
the benefit of the community such as development of facilities, protertion of health, relief of povertvi promotion of
education and learning, primarily, but not exclusively, within the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area. The
strategies employed to assist the charity to meet these objectives included the following:
Develop and enhance the provision of information services to meet the needs of the voluntary and
community sector:
Increase the provision and take-up of volunteerlng opportunities-
Build capacity of the Charity voluntary organisations and community groupsto enable them to secure funds
for their activities and servI￿s-
Provide a comprehensive training programme; and
Promote and participate in local partnerships.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when
revlewing the charity's objectives and planning for the future.
Achievements and performante
KÈ Achievements
l. Organisational Transformation
Re-established CVSNWK as a core infrastructure body.
Upgraded the charity'5 website into a resource hub aligned to Four Pillars: leadership. advocacy,
capacity building. and collaboration.
Increased sector engagement and representation in strategic forums.

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2. Community Involvement
Improved social media and e-bulletins for outreach.
Hosted VCSE (Voluntary and Community Sector) Alliance events and communityforums.
Launched the Community Research Engagement Network112 local champions).
Delivered CORE20PLUS5 health inequality projects and UKSPF-funded programmes for
employability.
Partnershlps
Active collaborations with Kent Infrastructure Support Programme, Age UK, Kent Rivers, Active Kent
& Medway. and local health alliances.
Secured additional funding for communications and volunteer brokerage roles.
4. Capacity Building
Supported 129 organisations with I:1 sessions and networking.
Delivered tailored training18 courses, 60 participants).
Provided back-office support, governance advice, and fundraising guidance.
Monthly payroll Se￿iCe for 8 organisations130 staffl.
S. Volunteering
19 new volunteers recruited: 20 organi5ation5 offering roles.
64 live vacancies promoted online.
Volunteer stories highlight confidence-building and mental health benefits.
Challenges: cost-of-living pressures, unrealistic role expertatlons, and recruitment gaps.
Small Wlns: Prartical support for policies, compliance, and volunteer recruitment.
Big Picture: Amplified VCSE voice in strategic decision-making in the region; improved resilience and
sustainability.
Funding Leverage: Core funding has enabled additional grants and partnerships {e.g., UKSPF, Active Kent
initiatives).
Learnin
& Future Direction
The charity has shifted from providing isolated support to being a 5trate8ic enabler and tonnector.
Emphasis on co-design, collaboration, and impact measurement.
Plans for volunteer recruitment events and stronger feedback loops.
Continued advocacy for equitable funding and recognition of sector challenges.

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Kent Infrastrutture Su
ort Pro
ramme
CVSNWK has played a key role in this programme, with measurable outcomes to date..
301 unique organi5ations are involved,
296 organisations benefit from I'.1 support,
39 physical events have been held,
£72,OCQ has been secured between 4 organisations underthe UK Shared Prosperity Fund,
Additional fundingthat has been secured by members of the programme include.. two successful lottery bid5
of £300,289 and £289,230,. Core20plus5 funds of £IO,000.' Colyer Fergusson amounts of £37,000, Awards
for All funding of £10,000 and Postcode Lotteryfunding of £25,CNJO. In total this secured funding amounts to
£743,IK)O.
A 2 Way Street - The goal is to leverage resources Into the voluntary sector by creating partnerships that benefit
both sides.
Core Princi
les
l. Shared Responsibility
Sectors work together to identify priorities and pool resources-financial, human. and technical.
2. Influence and Negotlation
VCSE organisations gain a stronger voice in shaping local strategies and funding decisions.
Public sector benefits from VCSE'S grassroots knowledge and community reach.
Resource Leveraging
Funding stream5 are aligned so that every pound invested attracts additional support le.g., match
funding, joint bids).
Expertise and infrastrurture are shared to avoid duplication and maximise impact.
Mutual Benefit
VCSE gets 5UStainable funding and capacity-building.
Public sector achieves better outcomes for communities through trusted local partners.
Wh It Matters
Improved Wisibility: VCSE organisations become recognised as equal partners.
Profe55ional Respert: Builds trust and credibility between sectors.
Supportlve Cllmate: Encourages collaborative decision-making and long-term planning.
Better Outcomes: Communities benefit from coordinated services and stronger networks.

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ort
ro
rammes
Kent Infrastructure Partnership
Borne out of the Kent Infrastructure Support Programme, the partnership delivers a diverse and comprehensive
programme of specialist support services, however the partners, work is unified by economic, environmental and
social outcomes.
A proposal was created and funding secured which would enabled partners to:
Maintain and extend our existing VCSE support programme,
Identify and engage with the more hard-to-reach and marginalised VCSES.
Undertake a comprehensive consultation on what VCSES in Kent need going forward, and.
Thoroughly investlEate a range of income Streams that could help to sustain the partnership and the VCSE
programme.
The importance of VCSE collaborations is widely recognised:
It ha5 never been more important for choritie5 to conslder collaborating with others to achieve their mission and
multiply the impact they have across the sector. By working with other charities they can complement their work,
minrfmise duplication - leading to more efficient deployment of re50urce5 - and create more coherent pathway5 for
users of multiple 5eNice5. Great exgmple5 of colloborotion include signposting, strategic ollionces, partnership5 and
networksformed around a common cause.. Icharities Aid Foundation websitel
Potential benefit5 of collaborative working..
New or improved services
Wider geographical reach or access to new beneficiary group5
More integruted or co-ordinated appmoch to beneficiary needs
Financial Savings ond better use of existing resources
Knowledge, good proctice and information Sharing
Shoring the risk in new ond untested projects
Copacity to replicate Success
Stronger, united voice
Better co-ordinotion of organi50tions' activitie5
Competitive odvontage
Mutuol support between orguni5ations
Ultimately collaborative working should enable you better to meet your beneficiGries' need5., INCVO websitel
A solution to the current sociol ond economic i55ue5 fvcing the third Sector 15 charity collaboration. A5 well os
reducing c05t5. It con help to increase awarene55 fundraislng. growth and innovotion for the collL7boroting
or9anisotions. Furthermore, colloboroting charities can grow through interaction with and learning from one
onother. which con generate improvement5 in the proctices of each porty., IPeople Know How.. Research Briefings.
June 2020]

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Since May Z023, nine VCSES have been working together to provide an infrastructure support programme to other
VCSES within KCCS twelve districts. This work is funded by grants from KCC'S Infrastructure Support Fund IISF] and is
administrated and overseen by Kent Community Foundation IKCF]. In alphabetical order, the nine organisations in
our partnership are:
I. CAP Enterprise Kent [CAPI
2. Charity Mentors Kent & Medway ICMKM]
3. CoLJncil for Voluntary Service North West Kent ICVSNWK]
4. Funding for All [FFA]
Imago Community [IC]
6. Safer Communities Alliance [SCAJ
7. Social Enterprise Kent [SEK]
8. Stronger Kent Communities [SKC]
9. West Kent Mind tWKMJ
The aim of the ISF-funded programme is to help VCSE5 implement existing or new strategic and organisational
initiatives i.e., the importantyet unseen elements in the background. without which it would be impossibleto deliver
services that provide p051tive change for people and place5.
Community Reseorch Engogement Network
The Community Research Engagement Network {CREN} Development Programme, is abovt looking at improving
engagement and participation in research from underserved communities.
Kent and Medway have one of the lowest numbers in the country for people getting involved in health research.
Health research also happens less in coastal communitie5, which means there is less information about the needs of
people, and the current support provided may not be right for you and your community. We want to change this.
The Community Research Engagement Network ICREN} aims to:
Be a space for community research advocates representing underserved communltles in health and care
research across Kent and Medway to engage with academics and researchers.
Identify opportunities to be engaged in research.
Hold discussions on the barriers preventing wider participation in research and askcommunity membersthe
issues that are important tothem.
Support active engagement and participation in surveys and othei research tools ir7cluding clinical trials.
Kent and Medwoy Voluntorysector (Health Alliance)
CVSNWK continues to be an integral partner of the Kent and Medway Voluntary Sector Alliance. a county wide
partnership encompassing all 4 VCSE Health Allian￿5 which enable5 the partners to work together.
The local North Kent Voluntary Sertor Alllance meets four times per year and its role is..
To become an effective strategic partnership by establishing comprehensive joint working between
community and voluntary sector, the NHS and statutory agencies;
To support a strong health and care system in Kent, and working forthe benefit of local people,.

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To be a group to feed into the NHS Place-ba5ed Partnerships and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care
System IICSI;
To identify and raise awareness of gaps in service provision and meet these needs where possible-
To be a key influencing consortium working collaborativelyto support and improve the lives of people in our
communitie5; and,
To help smaller VCSE organisations engage with the NHS and statutory services.
Reserves
olic & Financial Review
Any funds donated to Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent for a specific purpose will be classed as
restritted reserve.
It is the policy of CVSNWK to maintain unre5trirted funds, whlch are the free reserves of the Charity. at a level, which
enablesthe charitable companyto have sufficientfundsto cover management, administration and support costs and
to respond to emergency applications of grants, which arise from time to tlme.
At the year end the charity had unrestrirted reserves of £51.471 {2024: £28.098}. of which £4,820 is designated for
future redundancy costs and £530 relates to fixed assets. This leave5 unrestricted free reserves of £46,151, which
are deemed sufficient to cover four months of ongoing running costs priorto the allocation of any support costs to
restritted funds. As per note 2.2, we are now one year into our 3 year National Lottery Community Fund projett
which runs to March 2027, and all is going well. As such, the Trustees have assessed that there are no significant
doubts over the charlty's ability to continue as a going concern.
A posltlve way forward
We believe that having financial stability is far more important than just securing the finances of the organisation
and supporting the community. It enables us to not only support the organisation for the purposes of providing
projects and services, but it also enables the community it supports to feel safer and far more secure within itself.
Financial stability also builds growth and opportunities and creates happier people living amongst us.
At this period of writing, our Society is undergoing quite a turbulent time currently with marches on the streets
scapegoating minorities and people seen by sorne as being "differenv. At CVSNWK we believe our work brings
everyone together and creates a much better social structure helping people feel safer, more secure and engaged
within their communities whoever they are, and we believe that communities are happier and more secure when
working together.
We have always been very frugal with the money we have and carefully look at what we spend. We carefully and
regularly morbitor our reserves to make sure we are secure in the event of any difficulties. We feel really pleased
that we have endured the lean and challenging times and coped with the difficulties in the past to now be able to
enjoy a brighter future.

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Trustees, responsibllltles statement
The Trustees {who are aSso dlrectors of Council For Voluntary Service North West Kent for the purposes of company
law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practlce>.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statement5 for each financial year. Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial srafements unless they are satlsfled That they give a true and falr view of
thÈ state of affair5 of the charltable company and of the incomin8 resources and appllcation of resources, including
the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the
Trustees are required to:
select sultsble accounting policies and then apply them conslstently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charitles SORP-
make judgmeDt5 and accounting e5tlmates that are reasonable and prudent..
prepare the financial statements on the golng concern basis unle55 It is inappropriate to presume that the
tharitable company will contlnue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufflclent to show and explaln the
charitable cornpany's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracw at any tlme the financlal posEtlon of the
charltable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statement5 comply with the Companies Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for takin8 reasonable
step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other Irregularitles.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included
on the charitable company's webslte.
This report was approved by the Trustees, on ......
and signed on thelr behalf by:
Andrew Upstlll- Chalr ol Trustees
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Council For Voluntary Service North West Kent {'the
chariW} forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity land also it5 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.
Havingsatisfied myself thatthe accounts of the charityare notrequired to be audited under Part 16 ofthe Companies
Act 2006 and are eligiblefor independent examination. I report in respect of myexamination ofthe charity's accounts
carried out undersection 145 of the CharitiesAct 2011. In carrying out myexamination I have followedthe Directions
given by the Charity Commission undersection 145{5llbl of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirmthat no material matters have cometo my attention In connertion with
the examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 130 of the Act- or
the accounts do not accord wlth those records; or
3. the accounts do not complywith the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
otherthan any requirementthatthe accountsgive a'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordan￿ with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charitie5 preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date:-
Jonathan Healey FCA
Llndeyer Francis Fergu50n Limited
North House
198 High Street
Tonbridge
KentTN9 IBE
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXpEND￿uRE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlrted
fvnds
2025
Restrlrted
fvnds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
fvnds
2024
Note
Income from:
Grants and donations
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
188
16,650
6,276
1,259
985
183,844
90
1,173
2CN),494
6,366
1,259
5,010
112,190
5,898
598
24,373
184,919
209,292
123,696
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
521
833
1,181
186,384
1,702
187,217
153,102
1,354
187.565
188,919
153,286
Net Incomel(expendlture)
io
23,019
(2.646)
20.373
129,590)
Transfers between funds
354
1354}
Net movement in funds
23,373
13,0001
20,373
{ 29.5901
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
28.098
29,086
57,184
86,774
Tot31 funds carried forward
15
51,471
26,086
77,557
57,184
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BALANCE SHEEr
ASA T 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
Note
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
12
530
442
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
198
105,548
2,084
79.442
105.746
81,526
Llabllltles
Creditors: amounts falling due withln one
year
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(28,719)
124,784)
Net current assets
77,027
56,742
Totsl net assets
77,557
57,184
The fvnds of the charlty
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
51,471
26,086
28,098
29,086
Totsl funds
77,557
57,184
For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the
Companles Act 2IXI6 relatln8 to small companles. No members have requlred the company to obtaln an
audit of Its accounts for the year In question In accordance with sectlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responslbillty for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 with respett to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to
the small companies, reglme.
Approved by the board of trustees on ....
l)-. and signed on its behalf bv..
A Upstill
Trustee
Company number: 05020016
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
srATUS
Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent is a charitable company limited by guarantee
incorporated in England and Wales. In the event of a winding up, the liability in respect of the
guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is
Northfleet Veterans Club, The Hill, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DAII 9EU.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in
the preparation of the f inancial statements are as follows:
2.1 Basis of preparation
The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance wlth 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 IFRS
1021" {effective l January 2019) - {Charities SORP {FRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Council for Voluntary Service North West Kent meet5 the definition of a public benefit entity under
FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at hlstorical cost or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note{s).
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
2.2 Goin8 Concern
The Trustees have assessed that there are no significant doubts over the charity's ability to continue
as a going concern. This is on the basis that the charity has funding from the National Lottery
Community Fund IIMPAKT) until March 2027, to deliver a programme of support and development
for the voluntary and community sector across Dartford, Gravesham and 5wanley. As a result, the
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basls.
2.3 Income
Income from donations and grants is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt
is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For
grants (including government grants), this is usually when a forma l offer is made in writing, unless the
grant contains terms and conditions outside of the charity's control which must be met before the
charity is entitled to the funds. Where grants are received in response to a proposal including a
budgeted timescale, such that the timescale for the expenditure 15 im plicit in the grant agreernent,
the income is recognised in accordance with that timescale.
Investment income is recognised when receivable. Interest is accounted for as accrued income where
it is due but has not yet been credited.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025
2.3 Income contlnued
Incoming resources from charitable activities are recognised to the extent that the charity has
provided the contracted services and has been analysed between the activities undertaken by the
charitable company.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure and related liabilities are recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation
exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be measured or estimated
reliably.
Expenditure is stated gross of irrecoverable VAT and has been classrfied under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Expenditure on raising fund5 includes the c05t5 associated with attracting donations and grants and
the costs of fundraising trading activities.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the cost of projects funded directly and projects funded
by way of grants to organisations, related staff costs, and an allocation of support costs. Support
costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly relate to delivery of
the charitable activities.
2.5 Taxation
The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
2.6 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 the particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular
restricted purpose5.
2.7 Tangible flxed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation on transition less depreciation. Depreciation is
provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated realisable value of each asset over its
expected useful life, as follows:
Computer equipment
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
33.3% reducing balance
33.3% reducing balance
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COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.8 Financlal instruments
The charity only has financial instruments of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Short
term basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlernent value.
2.9 Leasing
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over the
lease term. The only operating lease relates to the charity's premises.
2.10 Pensions
The charitable company make5 pension contributions into employees, private pension schemes.
Contributions are recognised in the statement of financial activities when payable.
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NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
S In¢ome Irom othertradlng a¢tlvltles
2025
2024
Recovered costs..
Other recove￿￿ ¢osts
Administration fees charged
Training
330
4,348
1.688
385
3,678
1,835
6,366
5.898
6 Restricted income
In the comparative period, restricted income was received as follows-
2024
Charltable actfvlt￿s
Grants and donations
Investments
112,190
5,DDJ
76
117,266
7 Expenditurè on ralslng funds
2025
21f24
Trainirh8- other c05t5
1,702
1,702
8 Support ¢0sts
2025
2024
Staff Costs support
Rent and rates
Insurance
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
CDinputer expenses
Subscriptions and membership
Payroll services
fvliscellaneous expen5e5
Advertising
Bank char8es
Depreciation of fixed assels
Governanre costs..
Independent Examiner's fee
Accountancy fees
AGM / Board expen5e5
4,3EiI
6,000
785
2,382
185
1,456
402
494
54
96
60
265
20,155
6,OC
1.024
93
2.217
1.404
236
221
995
2,245
50
963
1,995
19,829
35,266
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COUNCIL FOR VOLIJNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEsf KENT
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL ￿ATEmENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Restricted ￿end￿re
In the comparative period, expenditure from restriaed fund5 Was 35 follows:
2024
Charitable actiVFties
151,717
10 Net expenditure
20Z5
2024
This is staled after charging..
Depreciation
Operating lease payments
265
6.OCQ
221
li stsff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Employer's National Insurance
Ernployerfs pension contributions
Subcontractor costs
46,EQ6
81,511
796
402
30,714
1,517
21216
77,722
i(￿,040
The average number of employees on a headcount basis was:
2025
2024
Council forvoluntary Service
Bi8 Local
No employee received remuneration (excluding employer pension contributions) amounting to moTe than É60,CM)O during either year.
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COUNCIL FOR VOLuP￿ARY5ERVlCE NORTH WEST KENT
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
12 Tan8lble fixed assets
Furniture.
fixwres.
equipment
Computer
Equipment
Totsl
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
13.687
354
3,786
17,473
354
At 31 March 2025
14,041
3,786
17,827
Deprttlatlon
At l April 2024
a)arge for the year
13.661
127
3,370
139
17,031
At 31 March 2025
13,788
3,509
17,297
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
253
277
530
At 31 March 2024
26
416
442
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Fees and grants receivable
198
2,084
198
2,084
14 Credltors.. arnounts fallln8 due wlthln one year
2025
Trade creditors
Accrua15 and deferred income
Fund5 held for other organisations
4,011
10,770
13,938
2,748
22.036
28,719
24,784
Furtds held as agènL.
The followln8 Income was received, and expenditure met, on behalf of ihe oreanisations whlch have thelr lunds held by Council for
Voluntary Service North West Kent..
Northfleet Veterans Club- income of £20,130 was recelved, pawnents of £18,052 were incurred and agent's fees of É3.531 were chai8ed
on behalf of the Club. £13,938 was held at the year-end12024: £15,391. Peter Scollard, a trustee of the tharity, is also a dlrector of
Northfleet Veterans Club Limf(ed.
rcu5 of Life- payments of £6.645 were made on bèhalf of the club and nothIn8 is held at the year-end12024., £6,645).
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COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ￿ATEMENTs
FOR THE YEARENDED 31 MARCH 2025
IS Movement on funds
Current perlod:
At l April
2024
At 31 March
2025
Income Expendlture
Transfers
Unrestrlcted funds..
General fund
Deslgnated fund:
Redundanty costs
23,278
24,373
11.3541
354
46.651
4,820
28.098
4,820
51,471
24,373
11,3541
354
Restrlcted funds:
Northfleet Big Local
8ase Camp GBC
Our Place
Communtycupboard
Kent infrastucture Support Fund
IMPAKT
Let's Reconnect
Colyer Fergus50n
17,203
117,2031
11,0851
16211
112,2431
121,9911
162,9991
166,4231
15,OLxII
1187.5651
6,IC
5,015
6.916
3,118
6,206
6,883
15,715
28.197
62,999
71.254
13541
4,831
29,086
184,919
13541
26,086
Tot31 funds
57,184
209.292
1188,9191
77,557
Prlor perlod..
At l Aprfl
2023
At 31 March
2024
Income Expendlture
Transfers
Unrestricled funds..
General fund
Designated fund:
Redundancy c95t5
17,340
6,429
11,5681
1.077
23,278
5,897
23.237
4.820
28,098
6.429
11,5681
Restricted funds..
Northfleet Big Lotal
Bi8 Local- Non Lottery
Grave5ham Place IAG
Our Place
Voluntary and Community Settor Alllance
Involve
Communiy Research Engagement Network ICRENI
Kent Infrd5tucture Support Fund
Colyer Fergus50n
43,625
8,139
6,578
5,195
56,619
2,455
183,0411
110,5941
16,5781
115,9981
18,5(K)I
13,7501
15,7501
117,5071
17.203
17,686
8,50)
3,750
5,750
17,507
S.OCrf)
6883
63,537
117.267
1151,7181
29.086
Total funds
86,774
123.696
l ￿3,286)
57,184
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COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE NORTH WEST KENT
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL ￿ATEmENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
IS MDb*ment on lunds contlnued
Desl8nated funds
Red¥ndan¢y￿$ts
The trustees desl8nated funds to cover redundancy costs that arose when one of the projects ceased In March 2024 and in the event that
the or8anlsation did not receive further funding in thè year to 31 March 2025.
Restrlcted Funds
NorthAleetBlg Locol
CVSNWK Is the Local Trusted Organi53tlgn for the Northfleet Bl8 Local and is responsible for the grant glven to the Northfleet North
Community. CVSNWK holds the responslbility to ensure the Brant Is spent in line with the grant agreÈment and is also responsible for the
quarterly and end of year returns, All monies coming into the Big Local pot are Included within the CVSNWK accounts, in line with the
agreement wlth Northfleet Bl8 Local.
Bl8 Local- Non Lottery
This is the hub that the Big Lotal Trust now operate from and is funded by the Bl8 Local Trust with funds generated being utlllsed on the
Bi£ Local projÈct.
Gravtsham Place IAG Service
CVSNWK works in partneTship with KCC Aduh Services and employs part time members of staff who are seconded over to work in the
Day Centre reception and other reception 3rea5 around the h05Pital.
Our Pla
Our place is the comrnuntty shop which takes place on a Tuesday, workin8 alongside Giving World. Our Place work with anyone in need
at the time and receive Iree goods which are subsequently donated. These goods are diffi.cult to quantify bn terms of value. as ihey
consist of clothes and sm311 household items,
Involve
This grant was used to support CVSNWK In runnin8 the Cornmunity Cupboard project.
Voluntary and Communlty Sector Alllance
The Alliance has been established to create a partnership between the communlty and voluntary sector. the NHS and statutory a8eTrcies.
The fuThding helps Set up and facilitate alllance meetlngs lat least 4 a yearl. run local events and workshops which en8a8e wlth smaller
VCSE Ivoluntary, Community and Soclal Enterprisel groups in the area lat least 2 3 yearl and help the NHS and st31Utory bodies to en8a8e
and communi¢ate wlth the wlder V￿e sector.
Kent infrastucturè support fund
This 8fdnt was recelved in 2023124 to support CVS NWK to providè buildln8 support to the voluntary Sector in Kent.
Communlty Research Engagement Network
This funding was recèived to help the chartty en8a8e with under-represented communities in researth to urbderstand barrlers to
en8a8ement and pzrticipation. This will focus on 8oln8 to those local communities and holding Ilstenlng events.
Colyer FerKussoTr
A stabilising 8rant toward5 core salary cost5 to provide voluntary and cornmunity sector infrastructure SUPPDrt.
asè Camp Gravesham B?rou8h Councll
This funding was received to help run a breakfast Club with a focus on supporting the local arThed forces CDmmunity.
Community Cupboard
The Community Cupboard works with anyone in need at the time and offers free good5 which have been previously donated. These
gDods typically conslst of food, clothes and small household items.
IMPAKr
This lottery funding was received to help the charity cover its core costs In order that it can continue to provlde voluntary and community
sector infrastructure support.
Let's Reconnect
The charity has been commissioned by G￿ve$haM Borough Council as the lead delivery partner for sevèral projects under the Council's
investment plan which In turnls funded by the UK Shared Prosperlty Fund.
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COUNCIL FOR VOLu￿ARY$£AVlCE NORTH WEST KENT
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR fHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
16 Analysis ol net assets betwten fund$
Current perlod:
Unrestrlrted
funds
2025
Rèstrfrted
lunds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Net cuirent assets
530
50,941
530
77.027
26.086
51,471
26,086
77,557
Prior period:
Unresirkted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Net cvirent assets
442
27,656
442
56.742
29,086
28,098
29,086
57,184
17 Related party transactions
The Board of Trustees are consldered to be the charity's key rnanagement personnel.
Sarah Mayboume. a trustÈÈ, has beèn enBa8ed on a self*mployed basis under a seThite level agreement to provlde services for the
charity's various projects. The total fees paid in the yeaT to 31 March 2025 were E29,54412024.. £22,215>. S3￿h Maybourne also received
reimbursed travel expenses of £39112024: £Nill.
Durin8 the year, Peter Scollard, a trustee, was en8a8ed to provide services forthe Base Camp proje¢t. The total fee5 paid in the year to 31
March 2025 were £24012024.. £NIII.
No othertrusiees received reimbursed expense5 during the year.
No trustee received any remuneration durin8 the year in their role as trustee of the charity.
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