Charlty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION (A COMPANY UMTfED BY GUARANTEE) FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 105-107 Frodingham Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 7JT PHOENIX AccouKfANCY AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LIMrrED
Charity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3114ARCH 2024 DIREcfoRS MAII D Southem A Cook C Nottingham - resigned 0510112024 N Ahmed S Uddin N Ftyder M H(ue REGIsfERED OFFI 1051107 FrodiNJham Road Crosby, Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 71r REGISfERED COMPANY NUMBER 5277187 REGIsfERED CHARfpf NUMBER 1107514 INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER Mrs Katie Sauvage FCCA Phoenix Accountsncy & sInesS Consultancy Limited MOW Cottage Morley Yard Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 9BY sOUr0RS Cross Keys Law AFan Robinson Cross Keys House 10 Marf(et Pla Sntho)e Noth Ltncolnshlre DN17 41A BANKERS Unity Trust Bank 4 The Squa 111 Broad Street Birmingham B15 IAR
arlty Number: 1107514 Company Number 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION UMrrED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Independent Examinerfs report to the trustees (dlrector5) of The Crosby Communlty Alation Ltd I report on accounts of The CLKnmunty As9xiatton Umit8J for the year ended 31 Marth 2024, whlol are set out on pagts 4 to 19. Respective responsibllilies of tnee$ and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the c(xnpany for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the pParatiOn of the accounts. The tsustees consider that an audit Is not qUIred for this year under sectlon 144(2) of the Charfties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examlnation is needed. Having satisfied myself that the dlity ts not subiett to audit urKler company law arKI Is eligible for Sndependent examination, it is my reSponbIlty to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the generdl Directiors given ty the Cha17ty Commtssion under secuon 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and to state whether partIlar matters have come to my attention. Basls rf IN1¢pdert examiner's My examinaon was carried out in accordan wlth the werdl Directlors glven by the Charity Commission. An examlnatlon IrKludes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the tharlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented wlth those records. It al&) indudes cxlnsideration of any unusual ltsms or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trust Conrning any such matters. The procedures undttken do not provlde all the eviden that would be required In an audit and consequ• rK) oplnion Is given as to whether the accounts present a knie and frdir view and the rept is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. In connection wth my examinatlon, no matter has come to my attention: (l) whlch gNes me reasonable cause to beIieve that in any matsrial respect the requlrements: to keep accoUnng recorts in aC(x)rdan with settion 386 of the Companles Att 2006. and to prepare accounts whith accord with the actuuntlng rers, comply wtth the accountsng requirements of sectson 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and prlnciples of the &atAnent of R0mmer1 prdc. Accountjng and Reportlng by (JRrities have not been n, or (2) to which, In my opinion, attenti sPwld drnvm In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be readd. Katie Sauvage FCCA Morlews Cottage, Morl¥s Yard. Beverley HU17 9BY DATE: 2510312025
Charfty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRusfEES (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their port with the financial statanents of the company for trE year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Adminlstrative Detsils of the Charity. its Trustees and Advisers Name of char. ari ists3tion N Re tion Number: nd rina rati The Crosby Community Association 1107514 5277187 1051107 Frodingham Road, ScunttrK)rpe North Lincolnshire. DN15 7JT an iste Directo and Trustees: The directors of the charitsble company (the (tsrfty) are its trUStS for the purpose of charlty law and throughout this report are collectivety referred to as the tnjstees. Names of tsustees (directors) seNed during the year and since the year end were as follows: M Ali - Chair D Southem - WI Chir A Cook C Nottingham - resign& 0510112024 N Ahmed S Uddin N Hyder M Hoque The company is Ilmited by gLkirantee therefore rK)ne of the dirthrs have an interest In share capitsl. In nt Examl Katie Sauvage FCCA p1K1x Accountsncy & Busine&s Consultsncy Limited Morws Cottage, Morfeys Yard, Beverley HU17 9BY Cross Keys Law Alan Robinson Cross Keys Hou 10 Market Pla Crowle Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN17 4LA
thaiity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unty Trust Bank 4 Tr Square 111 Broad Street Birmingham B15 IAR stNctur< Governan and 14anagement The Crosby Community Associabon Limitaj is a registered thaiity and a cr)mpany limited by guaran govemed by its Memorandum and Artides of Asso(iation adop1 on 3 November 2004. The company was incowatl on 3 November 2004. int PpectiVe trust are required to apply to the Board in writirvj, giving full details of any previous voluntsry sector experien and any qualities that they can bring to the organisation. This will be submitted to the Board at the rth available meeting. The initial interest will trEn be rleWed by the Board and, ff agreed at the meeting, a full application form will be forwarded to pr1Ve trustee. Due to the natu of the work involve£l within the organisation, the proSptive tnistee will be expected to complete an Enhanced LRB As the Crosby Communty ACiatIon have a seasonal children's projett, Form DC2 must be completed and forwarded to Ofsted. The prospective trustee will be asked to attend the next available &)ard rnting to discuss the position with the directors. If accepted, the new trustee will be given a copy of the memorandum and artid& of association, and a trustee role dwiption. rustee Induction an Trainin The new trust will meet the #aff membas and volunteers from the three main areas of the Crosby Community Associaiion. These are the Drop in Centre, Welfare Rights Depathient, and the AdMin/FInan DepartmenL Trdining with regard to Trustee rq)onsibilities is carried out by Cross Keys Law (formerly called Robing)ns Solicitors) with Alan Robinson aTrJ Anne Hindley if funding is available. All trustees are enCraged to atterKJ Intemal and extemal training in Policy, Confidentiality, and Dats Protecbon etG Extemal employment law seminars are also available for regular updates on changes in employment law. anisationa The Company has thrEe departments. These are the Drop-In. Welfare Rights and Administration.
arIty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRusfEES (XNCORPORATING THE DIRECTORY REPORTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Risk Markl ement The trustees are aware of the need to manage risk in the organization. The main risk is the continuation of funding or income streams. The CCA does not charge for the welfare rights benefit Servi provided to its dients. It is thefOre essential that fvnding is applied for continuously to sustsin this work All funded posts are monitored and further fvnding is applied for to continue projects prior to their funding comiNJ to tenn. tl)rkitions from dients are grntefully receNed and further income is derived by way of Gift Aid. Objectives and Activities The object of the company is to womote the LEnefft of the inhabitsrts of Qosby and North Lincolnshire without distinction of gender, sexual orientstion, ra or political, rdigious or other opinions by the provision of a free and impartial welfare benefft advi Servi in an effort to redu povety. In deleloping the main objectives for the followiThJ year the Tnstees have given regard to the Charity Commission guidan on public benefiL The main objectives a to continue with the provision of the present Servi to ensure social inclusion for all who need advi and help. Valuable volunteers will continue to run our drop in centre, selling second hand donated clothing and bric a brac, tea arKI coffee. The income derived will continue to help support the free advice and advocacy offered by the organisation. Tr CCA will continue to ensure that the provision has reached those in need of our help throughout Crosby and North Lincolnshi. tr randsi nificant acbvities that contri to athievin The organisation will continue to tsrget wKkets rf deprivation in the many rural areas surrounding North Lincolnshire. Aimir¥J to provide help to those restricted by infirmty, disabilty andlor transportation problems. WorkirKJ in partnership with ots agenaes ty the provision of advice clinics.
Charity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY AssoaATION LTD REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRusfEES (INCORPORATIf4G THE DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achievements and Perfornmnce ment of maki The registered charity and company is not a grdnt making organisation. Review of ities ear ended 31 M rth 202 By collating client figures over this p the CCA has noted that there is a proven need for advi (Welfare beneffts). EXlIent results have been athieved through the intemal referral seN1. Increased financial stsbilty through benefit entitlements and d&t solutions have strengthened the family unit and provided a basis for forward planning. ri12023 to Ma 2024 a part of our advi Servi FS rfifferent levds of advi that we give. Level One advice is when we give infomiation, referrals and signposting to our clients, this is done mainly ty our front- line serrftce. The advig)r's work is dassed as Levd three advi with casework The Front-line Servi has had 2545 enquiries from Awil 23 to Marth 24 and they were given Level one advi. From April 23 to Marth 24, we SUprted 744 dients with caseworL induding Attendance Allowan, Personal Irrflependence paYmts, Universal CrediL AppeaIs and Mandatory Reconsiderations. 870/0 of the dients have a disabilty either physical or mentsl, have a long-temi health problem, have a learning difficulty or have mentsl health issjes. From these cases we have markiged to grate £1,144,436 for our dient, which has bn put back into our communty. During the year our Communty Fridge Proj* reduced food waste in our communty, savirrfJ more than 20 tonnes of food from going to landfill Finanaal Revlew Reserves The CCA ensures Value for MoneV on all IncomirrfJ grants and funding. Where full cost recovery is offered in grant applications overhead and other costs for projects will be recovered from the grant furKls received. Propety owned by the CCA could be used as collateral should the need arise. Princi le Fundin Sour The main funders for the year were: North Lincolnshire Counal- Welfare Rights Children's knice Support Private Funder Best Stsrt For All
QrIty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRusfEES (INCORPORATING THE DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 statement of directors, responsibilities Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the chartsble company and of the eXSS of income over expenditure of the charitable company for that tEriod. In preparing those finanaal statements, the directors are required to: lect suitable accounting pofioes a[ then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it Is Inappropriate to presume that the company will continue to operate. statement of directors. rwonsibilitses (continued) The directors confimi that the acrounts comply with the above requirements. The directors are responsible for keepirKJ proper accounting records whith disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the firkincial position of the charitsble company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hen for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraLKI and other irr8Jularllies. Independent Examiner The company falls under the audit arKI independent examination regime of the Charities Act 2011. This fvnttion is being G3rried out by Phoenix Accountancy aThl Business Consujtsncy Limited. Small company prOvIn5 The report of the Directors has been preparal taking advantsge of the small companies exemption of section 415A of the Companies Att 2006. Statement of Recommended Practice The accounts comply with the SORP "Accounting arKI Reporting by tharities" FRS 102 (effective 1st January 2019). as frdr as possible whilst COmp.ng with the Companies Act 2006. By order of the Board MAII Chalr Date: 25 March 2025
arity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIAnON LTD INCOME AND EXPENDrnIRE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 INCOME 131750 117,179 EXPENDrruRE (151,776) (124,885) OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFIcm (19,026) Interest rec8vable a1 similar income 1,224 575 SURPLUSI (DEFIcrr) FOR THE YEAR (17,802) (7,131) RESERVES BROUGHT FORWARD 14 236,995 244,126 RESERVES CARRIED FORWARD 14 219,193 236,995 Total income (including interest) comprises £45.445 (2023:£ 47,872) for unrestricted fvnds and £88,529 (2023: £69,882) for restsittl fund& A detsiled analysis of income by source is provided in the ststement of financial attivities. The deficit for the year of £17,802 (2023:defi(it of £7,131) comprises a deficit of £12,444 (2023: deficit of £5,641) for unrestrirtl funds and a defi(it of £5,358 (2023: deficit £ 1,490) for restricted funds, as shown in the statement of finandal acbvits There are no recognised gains and low other than those passing through the income and expenditure account. The income expenditure account has been prepared on the basis that all 0ratIonS are continuing operations. The notes on pages 12 to 19 fomi part of these finarKial statements.
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Charity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD BAIANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assets Tangible Assets 152,443 159,172 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank arKI in hand 10 4,701 74,916 5,743 76,530 crltors. Amounts falling due withln one year Net Current Assets 11 (12,867) (4,450) 66,750 77,823 Totsl Assets less Liabilities 219.193 236,995 Financed by: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 102.741 116,452 123,305 113,690 12 219 193 236 995 For the year ending 31 March 2024 company was entitled to exemptFon from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, ponsibIlities.. The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its accounts for the year In question in accordan with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complyir¥J with the requirements of the Att Wlth respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts; These accounts have bn prepar in accordance with the provision applicable to companies subjett to the small companies, regime arxl in accordan with the FRS 102 SORP (effective 1st January 2019). The financial statements were approved by the Board on 25th Marth 2025 (Date) air The notes on pages 12 to 19 fomi part of these financial statements. 11.
Charity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting Poliaes l. l Accounting conventlon The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at transattion value unless otherwise stated in relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts have bn prepared in accordan with the Statement of Recommended Prdctice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective from l# January 2019 and with the Charities Act 2011. 1.2 Company status TFE charity is a company limited by guarartee. The members of the company are the directors named on page l. 1.3 Incoming resources Grants received of a revenue nature are credited to Incoming Resour in the Statement of Financial ktivities when the company is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasorkible accuracy. SeNces provided, investment income arKI rerts are accounted for on the accruals basis. Other income is accounted for when received. All income is shown gross with associat1 costs induded in expenditu. Grants received to fund the purthase of red assets are credi1 to the Statement of Financial Activities when the company is legally entitled to the income. The related expenditure is tharged to Tangible Assets in the Balan Sh 1.4 Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has b&n dassffied under headings that aggregate costs rdated to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basi5 consistent with the use of the resour. Tangible assets and depreciatlon Tangible assets are stated at cost le55 depreciation. Depre(iation on other assets is provided at rates calcula1 to write off the cost estimated residual value of each asset over its expected Lseful life (expt as detsiled below) as follows: FrAture and fittings Motor Vehide 15% reduang balance basis Buildings 20% reducing balan basis 2% straight line basis 12.
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Charity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNTfY ASSOCIATION LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Operating surplus The opeTatirHJ surplus is arrived at after drg[r¥J. Total 2024 Total 2023 Depreciation - owned assets Directors, emoluments & trdvel expenses Loss on Disposal of Tangible Assets Independent Examinerfs f 6,729 6,729 720 Interest recelvable and similar iKome Total 2024 Total 2023 Bank interest 1,224 575 Taxatlon As a charity the company is exempt fiDm colOn Tax. 15.
Charlty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNTfY ASSOCIATION LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEpir FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tangible Assets Land and rixtures Mini bus Buildin fittings & equlpment Total At l April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 282,004 22,747 12,OQ¥) 316,751 316 751 Depreclation At l April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net Book Value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 124,987 20,592 12,0 157,579 130 627 157,017 2,155 159,172 10. Total 2024 Total 2023 Trade debtors and VAT ppayrnents Other Debtors 4,621 80 5,601 142 5,743 11. Credltors: Amounts falliry due within one year Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Mortgage loan Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Other tsx arKI social seojrity 600 12,267 720 3,730 16.
Charlty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. Accumulated funds Unrestslcted Restricted Total funds Funds Balan at 1.4.23 Movement in fijnds for the year Transfers 123,305 (20,564) 8,120 113,690 236,995 2,762 (17,802) (8,120) Balan at 31.3.24 108 332 219 193 Analysis of net assets between funds funds Funds Tangible assets 44,111 79,617 108,332 152,443 79,617 Current liabilitss 108 332 219 193 13. Accumulated funds (continued) Restricted Funds 1.&23 Incoming Outgoing Transfer 31.3.24 I Evans Donation Best Stsrt for All NLC Welfare Advi Groundworks Covid 19 Digttal Room Big Lottery Fund- prop 37,500 21,292 28,737 (37,500) (12,474) (28,737) (1.000) (416) (5,640) (8,120) 5,264 1,247 107,877 831 102,237 113,690 88,529 (85,767) (8,120) 108,332 The remaining balan on the Big Lottery arnl the Covid 19 fvnds are for fixed assets which are still trj be depreciated, r#)t cash balan. 17.
Charlty Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATIofi LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A brief description of each fvnd is given below: I Evans t)onation: Re5tsicted donation for an in-house advi worker. Covid 19 Digitsl Room: Funding received for a digilal rrM)m. due to the pandemlc equipment was purchased after the year end. Big Lottery Fund: Property: Restritted funds, represents the original funding to purchase the knd and buildings on 105-7 Frodingham Road, which Vre transferred from the Crosby Communty Associthn (an unicoYporat&l charity). Funds from the Big Lottery Fund in 2000. Groundworks: Restricted funding used to continue the communty fridge project. Best Start for All: Restrltted funding used to support families with children under 5. 14. Contingent liabilitleg There were no contingent Ilabilities. 15. Dlrectors. Remunention No remuneration, either dlrecuy or Indir out of the fvnds of the company was paid or payable for the year to any director or to any perg)n or persor6 known to be connected with any of them. Reimbursement of trdvel expenses amunting to £ nil (2023: £ nil) was made to directors in respett of the year. 18.
Chaiity Number: 1107514 Company Number: 5277187 THE CROSBY COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION LTD NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17. Detailed Inalme and Expendire ACcnt for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Income: 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 Total Rent and administration charges Sales of donated second hand goods Donations Grants Miscellaneous Fundraising Bank Interest 4,770 25,321 4,770 25,321 7,900 25,223 11,037 11,037 88,529 3,093 11,410 69,882 1,654 1,110 575 117 754 88,529 3,093 133 974 Expenditure: Rent and water rates Lighting and heatrng Wages and training costs Stationery. software, advertising & postage Telephone & Internet Motor expenses Insurance Repairs & renewals Travd & entertainment Miscellaneous expenses Professional charges Bank charges Mortgage inter& payments Volunteer exper Dues & subscriptions Bad debt Write off Irrecoverable VAT 1,169 5,523 41,390 3,815 1,169 6,523 120,101 3,815 1,965 5,074 92,131 2,200 1,000 78,711 4,144 1,159 2,476 710 4,1+1 1,159 2,476 710 2,089 314 600 519 4,642 2,566 2,428 1,494 1,365 105 720 352 314 600 519 1,428 1,428 3,114 Net surplus/(defiat) for the year before depreciation Depreciation Loss on Disposal of Fixed Asset Net surplus/(defiat) for the year after depreciation 118 156 (402) (19,891) 8.818 (11,073) 673 (20,564) (5,358) {17,802) (7,131) 19.