Charity number: 1106520
FAKENHAM FOCUS
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FAKENHAM FOCUS
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent examinèr's roport
Statement of flnanclal activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the flnan¢lal statements
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
Martyn Benstead, Treasurer
Howard Young
Amanda Nudds
lan Wood (resigned 26 November 20241
Kevin Howard
Carla Andrews (appointed 20 June 2024)
Charity registered
number
1106520
Prlncipal office
10 Oak Stre8t
Fakenham
Norfolk
NR219DY
Independent Examiner Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
Summerhill House
1 Sculthorpe Road
Fakenham
NR219HA
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with Ihe financial statements of the charity for the 1 April
2024 to 31 March 2025.
Objectives and actlvltles
a. Policies and objectives
The objective of the charity is to assist people living in and around Fakenham who are in need or
disadvantaged in some way. This is achieved through support, the provision of information and advic8 from
specialist organisations. Also to assisl with education and training as determined by user needs.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given du8 consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating ta public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity {PB2)'. A summary of the achievements and performance in the year is detailed below.
b. Main activlties undertaken to further the charlty's purposes for Ihe publlc benefit
Our premises are open to the public Monday to Wednesday {am} and Thursdays (am and pm). Special care is
taken over the provision of access and facilities for disabled people.
We offer a drop-in facility with refreshments and opportunlties for social engagement. Internet access is
provided without charge. Access to relevant statutory and voluntary organisations is regularly arranged in
support of individuals, groups and families.
Two employed co-ordinators organise day-to-day provision of the servi￿5 and they have the support of
volunteers on a regular basis. The programme of activities can be and is varied and is driven by user needs,
with a Management Committee overview.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
The First Focus Charity, is based in Fakenham and continues to serve as a vital community hub, offering
practical, emotional, and social support to residents of all ages. In 2024125, the charity has strengthened its
position as a welcoming. safe space, responding to growing local needs amid continued social and economic
challenges.
We aim to continue the dellvery of core services: advice on benefits, housSng, and employment.
First Focus launched a weekly warm space and hot meal servlce durfng the Wnler months, supporting
vulnerable and isolated individuals. Rising costs and higher demand for services have stretched resources.
Recruilment of volunleers remains an ongoing priority to sustain expanded activities. Funding remains tight,
underlining the need for continued fundraising and grant applications.
Moving forward First Focus aims to..
Secure sustainable funding streams.
Expand mental health and wellbeing programs.
Continue addressing social isolalion and poverty in the communlty.
The successes of First Focus have only been possible thanks to the tireless efforts of staff, volunteers, donors,
and the wider Fakenham community. Their dedication ensures that First Focus remains a beacon of hope and
support for 811 who need it.
b. Flnancial performance and reserves
The attached accounts demonstrate In financial terms the activities of the charity for the past year. As can be
seen the Charity has a deficit for the year ended of £3,956 {2024 surplus £1,340).
First Focus has continued this year with support from the National Lottery, Postcode Lottery, Norfolk
Community Foundation and the support and fundraiing of local businesses and events like Kinnerton and
Fakenham Beer & Gin festival.
The trustees are also grateful to members and volunteers who have donated valuable contributions both in
terms of tlme and money whilst future funding is secured.
The reserves policy is decided upon by the trustees. Reserves are held as unrestricled funds lo meet bolh
planned expenditure when il falls due and to cover contingencies. The free reserves at the year end being
unrestricted funds not invested in fixed assets lotalled £38,76012024 £42,697).
Reserves held in bank accounts, such as deposits are interest-bearing when possible.
Cash reserves are £44,68512024 £43,685).
The charity has undertaken a detailed review of the various risks faced by it and has taken steps to mitigate
these risks where possible.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Going concern
The Truslees have Considered the charity's position at the lime of signing the f inancial statements.
Based on this, the trustees have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for th@ forseeable future. They therefore continue to
adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.
Structure. governance and management
a. Constltution
Fakenham Focus, also known as First Focus, is a registered charity, number 1106520, and is governed by its
constitution.
b. Methods of appolntment or election of Trustees
Trustees are appointed by existing trustees with a lead given by office holders of the Management Team.
Stalement of Trustees, responslbllltles
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accept8d Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo chariti8s in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial slatements for
each f inancial which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, including its income and expendilure, for that P8riod. In preparing these financial
statements, the Trustees are required lo..
select sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observ8 the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounling Standards (FRS 102} have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate aGcounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the charity's Iran5actions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial slatements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assels of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Amanda Nudds
Trustee
Date:
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities:
Investments
36,000
23,666
59,666
55,327
16
16
13
Total Income
36,000
23,682
59,682
55, 340
Expendilure on:
Charitable activities
36,000
27,638
63,638
54,000
Total expendltur•
36,000
27,638
63,638
54,000
Net movement in funds
(3,956)
(3,956)
1,340
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
45,774
13,956)
45,774
(3,956)
44,434
1.340
Total funds Garried forward
41,818
41,818
45,774
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The noles on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements,
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Nota
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3,058
3.077
3,058
3,077
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
295
849
43, 685
44,685
44,980
44,534
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
10
{6,220}
(1,837)
Net current assets
38,760
42,697
Total asset8 less current Ilablllties
41,818
45,774
Total net assets
41,818
45,774
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
41,818
45, 774
Total funds
41,818
45, 774
The financial stateme
s were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
artyn Benstead
Trustee
Date..
Amanda Nudds
Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
1.1 Basls of preparation of financtal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial stalements have been prepared to give a 'true and falr, vlew and have departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'lrue
and fair, view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP IFRS 102) published on 16
July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Fakenham Focus meets the d@f inition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction valu& unless othernise stated in the relevant
accounting policy.
1.2 Golng concern
The Trustees have considered the charity's position at the time of signing the financial statements.
Based on this, the trustees have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the charlty
will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the forseeable future. They
therefore continu8 to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial
statements.
1.3 Income
All income Is recognised once the charlty has entitlement to the Income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the p8riod is shown in Ihe relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition 15 deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Wher& entiti@ment occurs
before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation lo investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have
been provided or on complelion of the service.
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party. it is probable Ihat a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
charity's objectives. as well as any associated support costs.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Expenditure (continued)
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the
offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are
fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as
a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cosl, After recognition, under the cost model,
tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. All costs incurred to brlng a tangible fixed asset into its intended working
condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Deprecialion is charged so as to allocate th8 Cost of tangibl8 fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives,
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Fixtures and fittings
25 /0 reducing balance
1.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at Ihe amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.7 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-lerm highly liquid inveslm8nts with a short
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of th8 deposit or similar
account.
1.8 Llabllltles and provisions
Liabllities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the
amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are reGognised at the amount that the charily anticipates it will pay to settle Ihe debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies {continued)
1.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are avallable for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacies
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Grants
Lotto
other grants
20,000
16,000
20,000
20,974
4,974
36,000
4,974
40,974
Donations
18,692
18,692
Total 2025
36,000
23,666
59,666
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Grants
Other grants
30, 500
30, 500
30, 500
30, 500
Donations
24,827
24,827
Total 2024
30,500
24,827
55,327
Analysis of grants
Grants to
Individuals
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Grants paid
1,100
1,100
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitable activities
Re5tri¢ted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Accountancy
Training
General running costs
Rent, rates & electricity
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and slalionery
Telephone
Travelling
Grants paid
Wages
Depreciation
Professional and bookkeeping
1,823
101
2,515
13,816
619
275
1,776
619
769
1,823
101
2,515
13,816
619
275
1,776
619
769
1,100
34,900
1,100
36,331
1,014
2,880
1,431
1,014
2,880
36,000
27,638
63,638
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Charltable actlvltles 2024
Accountancy
Training
Refreshments
Rent, rates & electricity
Insurance
1,818
334
1,818
334
633
7, 549
341
263
1,601
1,090
720
35, 749
1,022
2,880
633
7,549
341
263
1,601
1,090
720
4, 749
1,022
2, 880
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Travelling
Wages
Depreciation
Professional and bookkeeping
31,000
31,000
23,000
54,000
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examinerfs remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £1,53512024 -
£1,440).
Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
36,331
35, 749
36,331
35, 749
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
No.
No employee r8ceived remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in @ither year.
Trustees, remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustees reGeived any remuneration or other b8nefits (2024- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expens8s have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Tanglble fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 April 2024
Additions
22,597
995
At 31 March 2025
23,592
Depreclatlon
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
19,520
1.014
At 31 March 2025
20,534
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
3,058
At 31 March 2024
3,077
Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income
295
849
295
849
10.
Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
5,973
247
7,615
222
6,220
7,837
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11.
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - currenl year
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds - all funds
45,774
23,682
(27,638)
41,818
Restricted funds
Restricted funds - all funds
36,000
136,000)
Total of funds
45,774
59,682
(63,638)
41,818
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the
donors, The restricled fund balances represent the amounts of the donations still held at the year end.
Statement of funds - prlor year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at
l Apnl 2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds- all funds
43,934
24,840
(23, OOOJ
45,774
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds - all funds
500
30,500
(31,000)
Total of funds
44, 434
55,340
(54,000)
45, 774
12.
Related party transactions
During the year Stephenson Smart provided accounlancy Services to the charity. Martyn Benstead is a
partner of Stephenson Smart. The charge for the year was £2,88012024 £2,880). At 31 March 2025
£240 (2024 £240) was due to Stephenson Smart and is included in creditors. The power to make the
payment is included i n tho Charities Acl 2011.
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FAKENHAM FOCUS
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
Income
Other grants
other donations and legacies
Other income
26,074
33,592
16
30, 500
24,827
13
Total Income
Less:
59,682
55, 340
Accountancy
Training
General runnlng costs
Rent, rates & electricity
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
T81ephone
Travelling
Grants Paid
Wages
Depreciation
Professional and bookkeeping
1,823
101
1,818
334
633
7,549
341
263
1,601
1,090
720
2,515
13,816
619
275
1,776
619
769
1,100
36,331
1,014
2,880
35, 749
1,022
2, 880
Total expenditure
Net {expenditure)Ilncome for the reportlng
period
63,638
54, 000
{3,956)
1,340
(Deficit)ISurplus for the reporting period
Funds brought forward at 1 April 2024
{3,956)
45,774
1,340
44.434
Funds carried forward at 31 March 2025
41,818
45, 774