REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04451537 (Englgnd gnd WAle$)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1102386
Report of the Trustees and
UnAudlted FlnanclAI Statements for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
for
Northumberland County ￿1nd AssoclAtlon
Peter Weldon & Co. Ltd
87 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS

Northumberland County Blind Assoeiatio
Contents of the Financial S¢aten)ents
for the Year Ended 31 Mareb 2024
Page
Chairyerson$ Stgtement
Report of the Trnstees
IDdependent Examiner's Report
9 to 10
Statement of Fln#n¢Sal A¢llvltles
Balance Sheet
12 to 13
Iyotes to the Flnanelal Statements
14 to 29
Detsiled Ststement of Financial Aelivilies
30 to 31

Northumberl#Dd County Blind Association
Chairyersons Statement
for tbe Year Ended 31 M#r¢h 2024
Vision Northumberland continued lo expand and enhance service provision reaching people isolated and
marginalised and Creating access to fundamental services with close to 3000 intervenlions and interactions this
year.
Our beneficiaries remain at the forefront of our OTganisation.
We ensure service delivery through robust monitoring and evaluation with invaluable ftedback which helps us to
provide a¢cess to person centred services which truly meets needs.
Demand for services has increased with our development and outreach ieam identifying new service users.
Vision Northumberland has sought to work collaboralively in partnership with key organisations to benefit our
service users.
In doing this we are bringing in imiovative prdctices which has already stsrted and will continue increasing into
future years.
We are reliant on grants from funders and lo this end fimdraising remains a critical and ever occurring tssk to
ensure sustsinabiliiy of the organisation.
This is pivotal to maintain services lo the beneficiaries and residents of the County of Northumlxrland. and to
those funders who have provided grants we expr￿$ our extreme grntitude.
We saw a change in our leadership team: wished Julie Boyack a happy retirement and welcomed Lorraine Storey
to lead the staff team. Lorraine ha5 worked tirelessly in her new role, embracing all the challenges thal 5h¢ has
had to face. We thank her so mu¢h for all the time. tireless effort and expert skills that she has brought to Vision
Northumberland.
On behalf of the whole board: Thank you, Lorraine.
This ha8 also bttn a challenging year for the staff, and they have approached changes with profe55ionalism and
positivity, providing exemplary service to our beneficiaries, we acknowledge the challenges they have faced and
the transition into a new culture which has been welcomed with positivity.
Thank you for all of your hard wo]*.
And last but most important - thank you Volunteers - without you we could not manage. We value your hours
and hours of car¢ and attention to our client group making them true benefi¢iari¢s of our services. Thank you so
much.
Mala Janes
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Nortbumberland County Blind Awelatlon
Report of the Trn$tffs
for ¢be Year Ended 31 Marth 2024
The trustees who ar¢ also directors of the charity for ihe purwses of th¢ Companies Act 2Th)6. present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted
the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statem¢nl of Recommended Pra¢ti¢¢ applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordantt with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
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Northumberland County Blind Association
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
ObJe¢tlves And Activities
The long-terni goal of Northumberland County Blind Association trading as Vision Northumberland is.
A society where a person with a sensory impairnient can realise and reach their potential. equipFd with tools to
assist them to lead a life of possibilities where the impossible can become ih¢ possible.
Our mlsslon ts.
To enable people with a s¢nsory impaim)ent to gain greater independence, discover opportunities and provide
access to servi¢es/activities which are afforded to their sighted peers.
Vision Northumberland's (NCBA) aim is to represent and support sensory impaired people in practical ways to
ensure that now and in the future people arc provided with access to person centred services which will equip
them with skills, knowledge, and access lo servi¢¢s which will reduce marginalisation and promote social
inclusion and assist towards empowering ih¢m. helping them make ¢hoices. to tske control, and seek
opportunities be that social or employment and promote positivity and self-worth.
Vision Northumberland (NCBA) will work in partnership wilh clients via a virtuous cycle of f¢edback in order
that their needs are representative of the service offer. We will collaborate further and partner with key
organisations lo support our clients, needs and to promote their aims and objectives lo a wider audi¢n¢¢.
Our strateglc alms (202&2029)
We wlll develop our work In Ilve key area$.
l. Provide first sts8e intervention ASAP.
2. Provide access lo an integrated person-centred wrap around service provision.
3. Work to reduce isolation, marginalisation of those with sensory impairn)ent through access to services and
evaluating and monitoring impact through our dedicaled outcome framewo￿.
4. Address high rates of depression, mental healih, wellbeing of those wilh sensory impairnient and support
family/carers with access to one•tOryone counselling services and therapy talking sessions.
5. Create a¢¢ess to innovative practice extending r¢ach into areas of extr¢m¢ly rural isolation to tackle healih
inequalities and rural disadvantage suffered from our beneficiaries.
Worklng Framework
Vision Northumberland INCBA) presently provides services 5UPPOrt and information to over 2000 people.
Over the past year Vision Northumberland (and by implication the Board) has continued to see considerable
change.
A new CEO has been recruited who will audit provision and looks towards areas of innovative practice.
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Northumberland County Blind Association
Report ofthe Trnstees
for the Yar Ended 31 March 2024
Over ihe past year we have reviewed and revised our Strategic Aims and Objective5 this to be further addressed
in 2024125 with the recruitment of ihe new CEO.
We have continued to mainiain strong partnerships with exisiing partners. especially Royal National Institute for
the BliniL Visionary. and Blind Veterans together with our local partners. NorthumberlaThl County Council.
Citizens Advice Bureau, and Lions Clubs International.
Our General Purposes Committee continues lo meet monthly. The full Board meets bi-monthly. A forum of
people who use Vision Northurnlrrlands services. chaired by a person with sight loss. meets regularly to
support the ly)ard of Trustees in fulfilling its governance by providing feedbacK guidance, and a consultation
mechanism.
The IAdership TeAm
The Trustees delegate the daY4(￿Y operational managemenL the development of strdtegy and th¢ overall
leadership of the charity to Ihe Chief Executive Officer
To facilitste effective 0￿ration& the Chief Executive Officer has 'delegated' authority. within tern)s of
delegation approved by Trustees. for operdtional matters including finance and employmenl.
Our Staff Team
We employ excellent people with a wide range of skills to deliver our S￿l81•St services and support our
beneficiaries. As of 31 March 2024. we had 8 people on our payroll. all of whom work in part-time roles.
Feedback from our beneficiaries state our staff are p)sitive, warni, friendly. and caring. They create a wonderful
atmosphere for our beneficiaries at the Reiver House and apply a cultu￿ of openness, wamith, and
professionalism, and this they apply to all our partners. visitor& contacts and indeed every setting within and
outside our organisalion and are a credil to lh¢ organisation.
This has been a challenging year for the ieam, and faced with areas of ambiguity, the new CEO has assisted in
provided much needed clarity with areas of chang¢ to the team and defining a Culture which promotes honesty
and transparency, and the team have moved into a new era with the CEO with renewed enthusiasm.
Our Volunteers
Vision Northumberland has over 150 volunteers who are pivolal to the ope￿10n of the charity, they selflessly
donate their time. knowledge, and skills to enrich our organisation. and to suP￿rt people affected by sensory
loss. We continued to recruit volunteers throughout the year, with emphasis upon our essential driver scheme,
sighted guiding, client connecl and assisling wsth our many activity projects. The support generaled by our
volunteers equates to many thousands of pounds of in-kind supw)rt per year, and as such this support remains
iniegral to Vision NorthUMberlan￿ and therein we remain exceptionally grateful for the time they take out of
their day to help SUPPOrt our beneficiaries. thank you.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
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Northumberland County Bllnd Associgtion
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Mgr¢h 2024
We Continue to collaborafr and partner with key organisations to identify areas as addressed by our
beneficiaries towards the implementation of strategic plans and objectives to meet their needs. Mentsl health and
wellbeing continue to be the major areas of concern to our beneficiaries, with 330/• of the aged population who
suffer from sensory loss suffering from depression or mental health issues, this will continue to Ix a priority into
the next year and is identified as an area of extreme need.
We work closely with Northumberland County Council, RNIB and BID as part of the sensory pathway to
provide access to services for people with sensory loss in Northumberland, with inforniation gained from the
multipl¢ services provided to our b¢neficiaries and with feedback gained from robust monitoring, we help to
inforni the wider framework of delivery for County service provision.
S¢rvl¢¢ Provlslon
ITITechnology: This continues to be a barrier for our beneficiaries and creates frustration to connection with
work, family. and friends. We are collaborating with our beneficiaries I: I lo support them via our IT coordinator
and create access to inforn)ation, knowledge and accessibility re computers and Apps.
Low Vision Service: remains fundamental to our beneficiaries with ¢lini¢s ai Reiver House and outreach in ihe
community with provision throughout the County.
Equipment: We maintain a huge slock of low vision equiprnenl lo complement our low vision service a unique
service and a stand-alone service offered in Northumberland
Client Connect: Telephone supporvbefriending service continues to expand, providing essential support to those
with sensory loss who suffer isolation. low mood or are in need or someone lo chat with and or support,
guldance, and &ssistan¢e.
Activities: Our activities conlinue to expand with new innovative services lo challeng¢ and create a can40
attitude and open a world of possibililies to those with sensory loss: water sports. photogrnphy exhibitions• golf
and football showing that our beneficiaries can partake in activities affordoj to thal of their sighted p¢¢rs.
Chatterbox Café: b&sed at Reiver House and run by our volunteers this continues to be the social hub for our
beneficiaries with iwo meetings per week offering access to t¢al¢offeel dish of the day and a time to chat with
friends all of which is free: this social hub continues to thrive. This now includes a session once a week from a
local mental health charity for their walking group providing a safe space io partake in tea and ¢offe¢ after iheir
walk.
Volunteering: Volunteer support provides fundamental services to our beneficiaries wilh assistance in reception,
administration, café, sighted guiding, and driving, this equating to hundreds of hours over a year providing
essential support in kind to assist the charity.
OutreachlDevelopment: essential to identifying and reaching those isolated. particularly in areas of rurality, and
creating access to services to promote social inclusion with person ¢entred services towards pathways of
POS5ibilities.
R¢)om Hire,. We g¢nerate income from multiple sources including NHS eye clinics who also provide a valuable
source of referrals.
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Northumberland County Blind Assoelatlon
Report of Ihe Trustees
for tbe Year Ended 31 March 2024
Performance
We provided near three thousand interventions year 2)124 with demand for services increasing* in particular for
those with first stage diagnosis where essential supwrt and service proviston is required at this crncial stage of
diagnosis. We have extended our reach into communities acknowledging the nwal geography and associated
difficulties that our benefi¢iaries face with lack of accessible transport in rural settings, and the associated health
inequalities and disadvantages which accompany those with disabilities. In this we have L2ken our services into
the most remote areas in our quest to reduce marginalisation and isolation, seeking to provide access to services
in homes and in Community provisions. Through fttdback from our beneficiaries with projects and general
interactions they have rep)rted how fundamentsl this organisation is to providing a lifeline at a time of trauma
and allowing them to realise Ihat there is life and purpose after sight loss.
We have created rnultiple access to opportunlties social inleraclion4 accessibility and transportation services to
allow our beneficiaries to access Services and thlls helping to enhance wellbeing of the individual, and in this we
have worked with passion and detemiination in order to remove barriers. promote EM)Sitivity and decrease the
percentage rate of thos¢ sutT¢ring from mental health and depression. In doing so we are working towards a level
playing field for those sensory loss in particular those with visual impaimient and showing there is life after
sight loss. Feedback and monitoring have shown the impmct we have had to those within ihe County of
Northumlxrland. and in 24125 we seek to exlend and enhance service provision further to meel the ever
demanding and incre8sin8 and seek io redress t1￿ imbalance of services to those with sensory los&
Publlc beneflt
The board of trustees confirni that they have complied with their duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006
to have due regard to the Charity Commission's genernl guidance on pJbli¢ benefit "Charities and Public
B¢nefit".
Northumberland County Blind Association's charitsble objectives are enshrined wiihin its articles and. as
such, the Truslees ensure that this charter is carried out for the public Eenefit. This is done through the
delivery of services which, whilst primarily aimed at those who are blind or partially sighted are, where
appropriate, open to all who might benefit.
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Northumberland County Blind Associatlon
Report of the Trustees
for the Yur Ended 31 Mareh 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves poliey
It is the policy of the organisation to maintain free reserves at a level which balances our objectives to
support and develop services with our need to manage risk and maintain financial stability.
A minimum level of free reserves equating to at le&8t 3 months of unrestricted expenditure is considered
sufficient to cover managemenL administration and sUp￿rt costs through any funding shortfalls and to
respond to emergency needs which aris¢ from time to time.
In addition there 15 also a need to designate certain sums from free reserves as a Contingency Fund, set aside
to settle the contractual obligatiOA8 of the Charity in the event of closure. These funds will be ringfenced at
£54,500 and consist of the following:
£14,000 redundancies
£5,000 legal fees
£12,000 building lease
£5.000 building restoration (under contradual lease)
£18,500 running costs lo ¢ov¢r salaries and bills until closur¢
Golng concern
After making enquiri¢s the trustees have a rcasonable exwtion that the charity has adequate resources to
continue for the foreseeable fU￿re. Accordingly. they continu¢ to adopt the going con¢em basis in preparing
th¢ annual report and accounts.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The organisation 15 a charitsble company limited by guarantee. It was established in 2002 and registered
under the Companies Act 2006. A Memorandum of Association is in place which establishes the objects and
powers of the charithble company, and the Charity ts governed under its Arti¢l¢s of Association.
The organisation is governed by a Board of Truslees who are also Directors of the company. The trustees do not
receive any remuneration for their
services to the Charity.
The trustees are elected at the annual genernl meeting by the rnembers of the organisation.
REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
04451537 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1102386
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Northumberland County Bllnd Assoelatlon
Report of the Trustees
for the YeAr Ended 31 March 2024
Reglstered
Reiver House
Stsithes Lane
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 ITD
Trustees
G R Bushell
Ms M A Janes
Ms J Leddy (appointed 241412023)
J Moffat
C J Offord (appointed 151512023)
S M Taylor
ARWade
Independent Exgmlner
Peter Weldon & Co. Ltd
87 Ststion Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS
Approved by order of th¢ Lx)ard of trustees on ......................................
. and signed on its behalf by:
Truslee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Northumberland County Blind Assoclation
Independent examiner's report lo the trustees of Northumberland County Blind Assoclatlon ('the
Company,)
I retK)rt to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responslbllltle$ and b2sls of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its dI￿¢t0￿ for the PUryK)ses of company law) you are
responsible for the preparntion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
('the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carried oul under Section 145 of the Charities Aet 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) {b) of the
2011 Act.
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Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of
Northumberland County Blind Association
Independent examiner's Statement
Since your charity's gross incotne exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can
confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Jnstitut¢ of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have Come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act:
or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the a¢¢ounls do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section J96 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which As not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounling and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Rep)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in ¢onneclion wilh the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Peter Weldon
The Institute of Chartered Aceouniants in England and Wales
Peter Weldon & Co. Ltd
87 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS
Date: .............................................
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Northumberland County Blind Association
Statement of Flnaneial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrieted Restrl¢ted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
10,965
2.157
13,122
12.900
CharAtable activltles
Restricted Funds
Club Income
Grant Income
1,200
5,068
316,377
1,200
5.068
328.877
4,946
251,657
12,500
Other trading activities
Investmenl income
56,548
56,548
1.634
50,026
331
Totsl
81,647
324 802
406 449
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
18,001
7,257
25,258
14,415
ChArltoble Actlvltles
Project relaied costs
Staff and volunteer costs
Premises costs
Administrative costs
Club Expenditur¢
1,650
162.528
50,972
24,403
7.784
27,147
29.563
17,942
167.153
21,073
30.269
6,440
194,300
50,636
48,211
6.440
Total
232 192
261752
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
(11.006)
92,610
81,604
58,108
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
127,696
32.338
160,034
101,926
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
116690
124948
241638
160034
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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Northumberland County Bllnd Association
Balance Sheet
31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricled Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
15
2.123
10,039
12,162
5,470
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
4,702
159,474
4,702
290,899
4,2?2
217,503
131.425
164,176
131,425
295,601
221,725
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
17
(49.606)
(16,519)
(66,125)
(67,161)
IYET CURRENT ASSETS
14.570
114.906
229.476
154.564
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
116,693
124.945
241,638
160.034
NET ASSETS
16.693
124.945
241.638
160 034
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
19
116.693
124.945
127,696
32,338
TOTAL FUNDS
241,638
160,034
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended i l March 20?4.
The niembers have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for ihe year ended
31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their reS￿nSIbIlitieS for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of
the Companies A¢1 ?006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at ihe end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statemenls, so far as applicable lo the
haritsble company.
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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]Yorthumberland County Bllnd Assoclatlon
Balan¢e Sheet- Continued
31 March 2024
Thes¢ financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
. and were signed on its behalf by".
Trustee
The notes fonn part of these financial statements
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Northumberland County Blind Association
Notes to the FiDan¢ial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng ihe fingnclal $tAtements
The financial slatements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Siatement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (eff¢¢tAve I
January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland, and the Companie5 Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will b¢ re¢¢ived and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be MeaSu￿d reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classifjed under headings that aggregate all cost related io the category.
Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a
basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a
commitment bul not accrued as expenditure.
Tanglble fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Plant and machinery
Fixtu￿$ and fittings
Computer equipment
330/0 on cost per annum
330/0 on cost per annum
330/0 on cost per annum
Taxation
Th¢ Charity is exempi from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricled funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
truslees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular reslricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specifjed by the donor or when funds ar¢ raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanalion of the nature and purpose of exh fund is included in the notrs to the financial
slatements.
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Northumlxrl*nd County Bllnd Asso¢latk•n
Notes to the Financial Statements- eoDlinued
for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
ACCOUIYTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs 2nd other post-retirement benefits
The ¢haritable company operates a defjned contribution pension scheme. Contributions payabl¢ to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Legacies
13,122
7,895
13,122
12,900
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Fundraising events
Equipment sales
Renial income
Other income
4,089
17.514
29,360
5,585
6.362
11.891
26,211
5.562
56,548
50,026
INVEsfMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Dep)sit account interest
331
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Northumberland County Bltnd Assoelstton
Noles to the Finanehal Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mgr¢h 2024
IIYCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
Total
actlvitles
2023
Tolal
aetivldes
Re$trieted
Funds
Club
Income
Crant
Income
Grants
Club income
1.200
328.877
330,077
5,068
251,657
4,946
5,068
1,200
5,068
328.877
335,145
256,603
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
2024
2023
Greggs Foundation
FB & PFB Lough
Energy Saving Tn￿t
Community Foundation
Ringtons
RV Trust
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Chest - Cafe
NatTonal Lottery Community Fund
Awards for All
Sir James Knott Trust
NorthurnbeTland County Council
Global
Ridley Foundation
B&Q
7,000
8,333
14.613
28.524
6,167
2.500
3.333
1,667
34,928
2,122
7,500
1,200
67,802
61.248
7,500
7,500
30,000
25,104
4,825
4,375
12,500
2.500
5,000
5,000
5,000
50,000
Lottery Community FuTtd
N'land Councils Com Chest Garden
NCC Energy Fund
Vine
1,000
2,500
Leech
Edward Gostling Endowment
100,000
10,150
Health
P¢rsimmon
Rothley Trust
Adapt NE - Healthwatch
Barbour Foundation
1,000
1,000
5.500
i 0.000
7,500
Carried forward
320.744
??4.147
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Northumberlaud CouDty Blind Associatio
Notes to the Finaneial Statements - eODtinued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs- continued
2024
2023
Brought fonvard
Edward Gostling Foundation
Vision and Hearing Support
Screwfix
Will Charitable Trust
Asda
Masoni¢ Charitable Foundation
William Webster
Joicey
320,744
5,000
224,147
5,000
71)0
5,000
7.000
810
5,000
3,000
3.i3i
330,077
250,657
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacles
2024
2023
Equipment for resale
Fundraising
17,829
7.429
12,598
1,817
25,258
14,415
CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs COSTS
Grnnt
funding of
activities
(see note
Direct
Costs (see
Dote 8)
Support
costs (see
note 10)
9)
Totab
Staff and volunteer costs
Premises costs
Administrdtive costs
Club Expenditure
118,440
75,860
50,636
27.757
50,636
48,211
6.440
1,318
6.440
19.176
126.198
19.176
154.213
299.587
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Northumberland County Bllnd Association
Notes to the Finaneial Statements - ¢ontlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Staff costs
Advertising
Sundries
Staff travel
Staff and volunte¢r training
Volunteer expenses and trdinin
Recruitmenl
Club expenditure
100,617
1,318
88,076
3,214
1,650
3,374
266
7,081
1,074
4.196
200
10,538
2,889
6,440
126.198
11?.519
GRANTS PAYABLE
2024
2023
Administrative costs
10. SUPPORT cosrs
Governance
eosts
Other
Totals
Staff and volunt¢¢r costs
Premises costs
Administrative costs
75,860
50,636
75,860
50,636
150616
3.597
154 213
I I. NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charginW{crediling):
2024
2023
Depreciation - owned assets
8.386
15.898
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Nortbumberland County Bllnd Assoeiatlon
Notes to Ihe Flngneial Statements - ¢ontinu¢d
for tbe Year Ended 31 March 2024
12. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year
ended J l March 202J.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
13. STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
163,124
5.358
139.047
8.160
3,526
176 174
150733
The key management personnel. including ihe trustees. are listed uThler Reference and Administrative
Details. The totsl employee benefits of the key management personnel. including Social Security,
were £34,665 (2023 - £39,965).
The average monthly number of employees durin8 the year was as follows:
2024
2023
Direct staff
Management and administration
10
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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Northumberland County Blind Assoelation
Notes to the Financial StatemeDts - ¢ontinMed
for the Ytgr Ended 31 March 2024
14. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restrleted
funds
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND EIYDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
12.900
12,900
Charitable Aclfvltles
Club Income
Grant Incorne
4,946
206,647
4,946
251,657
45,010
Other trading activilies
Investment income
50,026
331
50,026
331
Totgl
108 267
211593
319860
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
14,415
14.415
Charltgble 4¢11vltles
Project related costs
Staff and volunteer costs
Premises costs
Administrative costs
Club Expendilure
911
32,417
15,593
3.474
739
1,650
162,528
50,972
24,403
35,379
20,929
7,784
Totsl
194.942
261752
NET IIYCOME
Transfers between funds
41.457
16.651
58.108
Net movement In fund$
44,399
13,709
58,108
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
83,297
18.629
101,926
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
127.696
32,338
160,034
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Nortbumberland County B16nd Asso¢latlon
Notes to the Financial Statements - Continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
IS. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSEIS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Plant and
machinery
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l April 2023
Additions
24,805
320
15,034
13.026
10247
50.086
15.078
At 31 March 2024
28.060
65.164
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2023
Charge for year
24.805
105
13.384
5.585
6.427
2.696
44,616
At 31 March 2024
53,002
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
215
9.091
2.856
12,162
At 31 March 2023
1.650
3.820
I& DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
3,626
1.076
i,032
4.702
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Northumberland County Blind Association
Notes to tbe Finaneial Stat¢meDts- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
17. CREDITOKS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1.652
2.713
64,448
66.125
67.161
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Nortbomberland County BIIDd Assoelatlon
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mgrcb 2024
I& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113124
At 114123
Unr&strieted funds
General fund
127,696
(11,003)
116,693
Restrleted funds
FB & PFB Lough
The 1989 Willan Charitable TTh￿¢
Community Chest - Cafe
NLCF - Seeing It Your Way
Global
Kellet
Roland Cookson
4.601
(4.601)
(729)
(903)
{2.836)
(2.879)
{2.650)
(729)
903
5,859
1879
i,034
3.023
384
3.676
{i,676)
(i)
3050
3,350
Ne￿￿1¢ Building Society
B&Q
N'land Councils Com Chest Garden
Vine
(i)
3.350
441
1,270
100,000
Lions I Coop
Edward Gostling
Thriving Together- Health Inequalities
Clubs
Community FoUnd￿10n Garden
1.270
100,000
I lJ86
(1,372)
2,500
10,014
32,338
92,607
124.945
TOTAL FUNDS
160.Oi4
81.604
241,638
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Northumberland County ￿1nd Asso¢l#llon
Notes to the Financial Ststements - con¢iDued
for th¢ Yar Ended 31 March 2024
18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
N¢t movement in funds. included in the alx)ve are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resourtts Mov¢ment
expended
In funds
Unreslrieted funds
General fund
81,647
(92,650)
(11,003)
Restri¢ted funds
FB & PFB Lough
Ringtons
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Chest- Cafe
NLCF- Seeing It Your Way
Sir James Knott Trust
Global
Kellel
Roland Cookson
1.667
2.122
7.500
1.200
67.802
4,375
12.501
24.70)
(6.268)
(2,122)
(8.229)
(2.103)
(70.638)
(4,375)
{15.)80)
(27,i5i)
(4.601)
(729)
(903)
(2.836)
(2.879)
(2,650)
4.851
(8,527)
(1.001)
(3.676)
(i)
Newcastle Building Society
Jon Bell
1.875
{1.875)
(1.650)
(5.000)
(1,650)
(50,000)
B&Q
3.i50
Lottery Community Fund
N'land Councils Com Chest Garden
NCC Hardship Fund
Vine
3050
50,000
1.000
2,5CHJ
2,501
2,155
i 00.000
10.149
5.068
(559)
(2.500)
(2.501)
(885)
441
Leech
Ridley
Lions I Coop
Edward Gostling
Thriving Together- Health Inequalities
Clubs
Masonlc Fund
Joicey
Community Foundation Garden
1.270
i 00.000
I,i43
(1,37?)
(8,806)
(6.440)
{i.3ii)
(I,(NK))
2.500
2.500
324.802
232.195)
92,607
TOTAL FUNDS
406,449
3?4,845)
81.604
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NorthumberlaDd County Blind Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - Continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
I& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
ovement
In funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
3113123
At 114r22
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Contingency fund
28,797
54.5CKJ
41,457
2,942
73,196
54,500
83.297
41.457
2.942
127.696
Restricted funds
Awards for All - Pathway to
Ind¢p¢nden¢e
FB & PFB Lough
Prime (Community Foundation)
210
(210)
4,601
4,601
(12)
12
(1,704)
Kickstart Scheme
Cornmunity Chest- Cafe
NLCF - Seeing li Your Way
Global
Kellet
Roland Cookson
1.704
.805
686
(902)
903
5,859
2,879
3.034
(1,250)
2,879
3.034
3,676
3,676
Clubs
TOTAL FUNDS
101926
58,108
160.034
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Northumberland County Bllnd Assoeiition
Notes to the Financfial StAtements - Continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparative net movemenl in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Intoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestri¢t¢d funds
General fijnd
108.267
(66.810)
41.457
Restrleted funds
Greggs Foundation
Awards for All - Pathway to
Independence
FB & PFB Lough
Fuel Poverty
Prime (Community Foundalion)
7.000
{7,000)
(210)
(3,732)
(14,613)
(210)
4,601
8.333
14,613
1.000
6,167
2,500
3,333
(1,012)
(6.167)
(2,500)
(3,333)
{902)
(54,8?5)
(7,500)
(7,500)
{io,000)
(22,225)
(9,104)
(20,000)
(4,825)
(9,411)
(12)
Ringtons
RV Trust
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Chest- Cafe
NLCF - Sccing It Your Way
Awards for All - Client Connect
Sir James Knott Trust
NCC-Community Hub
Global
Community Foundation-Linden Family
NCC-Supw)rting Vulnernble Adults
Ridley Foundation
Kellet
Roland c(￿ksOn
{902)
6,423
61,248
7,500
7.500
i 0.000
25.104
9.104
20,000
4.825
1 ?.445
2.879
3.034
4,850
500
(1,174)
(500)
3,676
Newcastle Building Society
Jon Bell
625
4.946
(625)
7,784)
Clubs
211,593
194.942)
16,651
TOTAL FUNDS
319,860
261752)
58,108
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Northumberland County Blind Assoclgtlon
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current y¢ar 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
In funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
3113n4
At 114122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Contingency fund
28,797
54.500
30,454
2.942
62,193
54.500
83.297
30.454
2.942
116,693
Restrleted funds
Awards for All - Palhway to
Independen¢e
Prime (Community Foundation)
210
(210)
{12)
12
(1,704)
Kickstart Schem¢
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Chest- Cafe
NLCF - Seeing It Your Way
Kellet
Newcastle Building Society
1,704
(729)
(1.805)
3,587
384
{1)
3,350
3,350
(729)
1.805
686
(1,250)
3,023
384
(i)
3,350
3.350
B&Q
N'land Councils Com Chest Garden
Vine
441
1,270
i 00,000
1,343
(4,210)
Lions I Coop
Edward Gostling
Thriving To8ether- Health Inequalilies
Clubs
Community Foundation Garden
1,270
i 00,000
,343
10,014
?,500
14,224
18,629
109,258
124.945
TOTAL FUNDS
101.926
139.712
241.638
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NorthumberlAnd County Blind Assoelatlon
Iyotes to the Flnanci*l Statements - eontlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
18.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ontinued
A current year l ? months and prior yvdr 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
IncomiDg
resour¢es
Resourees
expended
Movement
In funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
189,914
(159,460)
30,454
Restrteted funds
Greggs Foundation
Awards for All - Pathway to
Independence
FB & PFB Lou8h
Fuel Pov¢rty
Prime (Community Foundation)
(7.000)
(210)
( i 0,0￿))
(14,613)
(210)
10,000
14.613
(1,012)
(8,289)
(2.5LM))
(11,562)
(3.005)
(125,463)
(7.5LM))
(11.875)
( i 0,000)
(37,605)
(9,104)
(20,000)
(4,825)
(J6.764)
(12)
Ringions
R V Trust
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Chest- Cafe
NLCF- Seeing It Your Way
Awards for All - Client Conne¢¢
Sir James Knott Trust
NCC-Communily Hub
Global
Community Foundation•Linden Family
NCC-Supporting Vulnerable Adults
Ridley Foundation
Kellet
Roland Cookson
8.289
2.500
10.833
1.200
129.050
7,500
11,875
10.000
37.605
9,104
20,000
4,825
(729)
(1.805)
3.587
384
9.701
1.500
(9,701)
(1.501)
Newcastle Building Society
Jon Bell
(i)
?,500
5.000
(2.500)
(1,650)
(S,￿0)
(1,650)
(50,000)
B&Q
Lottery Community Fund
N'land Councils Coln Chest Garden
NCC Hardship Fund
Vine
3,350
5,000
50.000
3.350
1,000
?,500
2,501
2.155
i 00,000
(559)
(2.500)
(2,501)
(885)
Leech
Ridley
Lions I Coop
Edward Gostling
1,270
100,000
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Northumberland County Blind AssoeiatiOD
Notes to the Financial Statements - CODtinued
for the Yegr Ended 31 March 2024
I& MOVEMENT SN FUNDS- Continued
Thriving Together- Health Iwualities
Clubs
Masonic Fund
Joicey
Community Foundation Garden
10.149
10.014
3.3))
(8,806)
(14.224)
{3.33i)
{ I.OLK))
(4,210)
2.500
536 J95
427.1)7
109 258
TOTAL FUNDS
726J09
586,597)
139712
19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURLS
There were no r¢lated party transactions for the year end¢d 31 March 2024.
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Northumberland County Bllnd Assoekntlon
Detalled St9tement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 M2reh 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatlons and Itgatles
Donations
Legacies
13,122
7,895
13,122
12,900
Other Iradlng a¢tlvhtA¢s
Fundraising events
Equipm¢nl sales
Rental income
Other income
4,089
17.514
29,360
6,362
11,891
26,211
56,548
50.026
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
1.634
331
Charlt4ble actlvltles
Grants
Club income
330,077
251.657
335 145
Tot81 In¢omlng resour¢¢s
406,449
319,860
EXPENDITURE
Ralslng donatlons and legacles
Equipment for resale
Fundraising
17,829
12,598
25,258
14,415
Charitable aetivltles
Wages
ca￿led forward
95,432
95,432
82,928
82,928
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Northumberland County Bllnd Association
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the YtAr Ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
CharltAble aetivitles
Brought forward
Social security
Pensions
Advertising
Sundries
Staff travel
stsff and volunteer training
Volunteer cxpenses and training
Recruilm¢nt
Club expenditure
Grants to individuals
95,432
3,596
1.589
1,318
82.9?8
2,826
2,322
3.214
1,650
3,374
266
7,081
1,074
7,784
4,196
200
10,538
2,889
6.440
145,374
12,519
Support costs
Other
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
67,692
1,762
6,103
33,374
3,960
56,119
5,334
1,204
31,548
3,384
L 11
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Repairs and renewals
Legal and professional
Depreciation of tsngible fixed assels
4,291
1,843
2.739
8,042
11,004
1,420
8,386
3,659
1,361
1,433
5,154
15,765
2,525
150,616
132,409
Govern2n¢e eosts
Accounlancy and legal fees
2,409
Total resources expended
324,845
261.752
Ntt ineome
81.604
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