THE KINGS HEDGES FlILy SUPPORT PROJECT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1107581
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Page Trustees, Report Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements Charity Number 1107581 Principal Address Clo Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre 31a Green End Road Cambridge CB41RU Independ•nt Examiner Teresa Reynolds FMA4T Arr TJR Accounting Limited 16a Lotfield Street Orwell Royston SG8 5QT Banke National Westminster Bank plc
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Trustees S Lister (Chair) l Olsson (Treasurer) S Davis (Secretary) V Comwell N Wallis J Richardson (appjinted 29.1.25) A Wnick {appointed 29.1.25) The Trustees are re-elected annually at the AGM, unless they choose not to stand for re-election. All trustees above served throughout the year and were reappointed at the AGM on 29 January 2025 unless otheiSe indicated G Dew stood down as a trustee on 3 July 2024. M Coco and L Khatum stood down at the AGM on 29 January 2025 Legal Statu8 The charity is registered with the Charity Comrrllssion, l$tration number 1107581. It was fomed as an unincorporated association under a constitution adopted on 17 March 2004. Objects The objects of the charity. for the benefft of children and families in Cambridgeshire. are: 1. To educate families and the public in better stsndards of childcare. and in the importance of sound lations beeen parents and children for the maintenance and enrichment of family life; and 2. The relief of poverty and the prowsion of recreational facrlities or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare wth the object of improving the conditions of life of persons having need of these facilities by reason of their youth, poverty, or soaal and economic circumstances. Financlal Review The finanaal accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 are set out on pages 4 to 8. Funding received from the Cambridge Cty Council, The National Lottery and other grant bodies together with local donors has enabled the Charity to continue its work in furtherance of its objetxs and the Trustees are confident that the Charity continues to manage its finances effectively.
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A¢hiovements and Perft)rmance The charity operates over three days of the week for 50 weeks a year at three Ictations in North Cambridge providing valuable support to families in AUry, lfjngs Hedges. East Chesterton and Abbey. Our vision that confident parenting equals happier children continues to be our main goal. Our varied programme of supwrt and aciivities has helped families in nunErous ways including raising confiden, awareness and education in many aspects of their lives reducing isolation and encouraging community engagement. Our support and help promded to our families has Continued to flourish and feedback as ever remains positive despite these challenging times. Our main achievements wntinue to be providing support in key areas such as child developffEnt. adult relationships, health issues. money concems mental health and housing. We also help families sourcing inforrrotion on education aNI retuming to yrk, childcare options, budgeting and signposting them to additional sources of help from a variety of organisations. We have used families. feedback to create a wellbeing programme and leaming through play opportunibes for children which parents can nM)del at home. This is in addition to our drop in groups. We are now working closely with Abbey People on a Monday through funding from a joint partnership bid with the Big Lottery. Resarves Pollcy The Charity seeks to hold a minimum of one nK)nth's overhead costs in reserve to ensure a controlled closure of its seNices in the unlikely event that this should prove necessary. As * 31 March 2025 we held a balance of £18,326 in unrestricted resetves, equivalent to just under fv40 month's expenses. Of this, £10,743 is held in a separate savings account and has been put aside to cover any redundancy costs. The adequacy of this provision is reviewed on a regular basis and adjustrnents made where necessary. This has been show separately in the acUnts as an unrestn'ded designated reserve. On behalf of the B ard of Trustees: lan Olsson Trustee
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of The Kings Hedges Famity Support Project for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 8. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an auclit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to". - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions gwen by the CharTty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusua items or disclosures in the accounls, and seeking explanations from you as the trustees cOnrnIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'Yrue and fair vieyl, and the rewrt is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no material matters have ¢2xne to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect - accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be 8¢h&. Teresa Reynolds FMA4T A TJR Accounting Ltd 168 Loffield Street Orwell Royston SG8 5QT Date:
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds fund8 Other Totsl Total Noto 2025 2025 2025 2024 INCOME FROM: Donations 193 193 767 Charitable acttvitles 132,487 132,487 124,001 Investments 968 968 Total Income 1,161 132,487 133.648 125,054 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 10,857 10,857 9,811 Charitable activities 13,940 124,796 138,736 118,320 Total rnsources exponded 13,940 135,653 149,593 128,131 Net incomel{expenditure) {12,779) (3,166) {15,945) (3,077) Transfer betsveen funds Net movement in funds (12,779) (3.166) (15,945) (3.077) Reconclllation of funds Total funds brought fotward 31.105 47,137 78.242 81,319 Totsl funds carried fop•vard 18,326 43,971 62,297 78,242
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restrictad Total funds funds Total Note 2025 2025 2025 2024 Current a88•ts Cash at bank and in hand 18.326 45,086 63,412 80,226 Current Ilabllltie8 Other creditors (1,115) (1.115) {1,984) Net Assets 18.326 43,971 62,297 78.242 The fund8 of the charity Restricted income funds 43,971 43,971 47,137 Unrestricted income funds - general reseDies Unrestrited income funds - designated reserrfes 7.583 10,743 7,583 10.743 20,696 10,409 18,326 43.971 62,297 78,242 These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 17 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by: lan Olsson Trustee
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 PAARCH 2025 1. Princlpal Aeeountlny Poli¢ The finanrial staternents comply ¥Mth awuble accountir#J standards aThJ the Statement of Pr8c¢e 'Aco)untiro and Repon9 by CharTknes" put4i8W in 11oJth 2TrJS. A summary of the Mat.81 8cttUnb"J ar¥J esb"mation techniques adcopted folkm. Basls of pr•p8rntion The Board pPareS its annual firn0a1 Staternts b3y$ of hBtori¢31 cyjst Fund •¢¢ounting The charity maintains general unre5trided frjnd preSents"n9 unre5trirtga incorne that is exFendable, at the discrelic of the trustees. in the fiJrtherance ofthe obJ"e¢b of the charrty. Grant irKxme for woiects is aoxrtjnted for thin triCy fijnds. Incomlng rosouru• l inrne is rec4yJnised in the $temwrt offinanoa "vrts the rANjrtl tr reLaPt have teen met and there is wsonable assur8n of receipt Exp¢ndltur• Experndrtu is ¢harged to the S1em ol finanria on a sh bas aTrJ alted as ftAIxts'. Diwt CharitAe exp¢ndrture rdates to e>pendie ir¥r in ofthe C¥ Of tsrity. Fixed Ats Depreciation is provK1ed in order to wite off asset over rts e5timatgJ usefrjl life. 25% kK 2 Donation$ Unrestrict Rejtrictgd Total Totsl 2025 2025 2024 148 45 193 767 Easy Fundraisng 193 767 3. Charitablfr Actfvittes Unwtriet•d R•stricted Total Other Grants Totsl 2025 2025 2024 The Big Lottery Carnbridge City Counol SotEII Found"on Garfield Westc Sl James Place Simon Gibson mason Charitable Fwndation bert Hunt The John hfthorp charitab Trust Groun¢thM)rk UK (Comic RelieQ CTr)p CcKnmunty Fund Penningtons Manches Souter 56.671 56.871 15.000 15.0Tr) 10.000 10,000 10.000 10.000 7.300 7.300 s.r>Jo 5.rx)o 5.tK)o s.0 5.TrJO 5.QKJQ 4,(K)O 4.000 3.500 3.500 2.591 2.591 2,100 2.100 2.C()O 2.000 1,750 1,750 1.000 1.CQO 1.000 1.000 375 375 48,386 15.000 10.000 10.000 7.300 10.730 1.710 4,000 Clarion FU Amdd Clark Grounth%ork Teso) The Leys Schrd Carnd9e Communty F¢JJThJab'e Evayn Trvsl Cambndge Aid Founi1ation ICAF) Cambridge County Couwl Psoples Postcx*e Lottery A Communrty Rem&mbefS Hist£ Ro&J 1,125 10,000 2,SOO 1.250 1,200 500 3CMJ 124,001 132,487 132.487
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 4. Raising funds Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds Total Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 Wages and National Insuran Employer Pension Contributions Stationery, printing and office supplies 10.502 315 10.502 315 40 10,857 9,476 284 51 9,811 10.857 5. Charitsble activities Unrestricte(l Restrlcted funds fiinds Other Totsl Totsl 2025 2025 2025 2024 Wages and National Insuran Rent Groceries Special Projects- famity activities Phone, inlemet and IT Materials Employer pension contributions Food vouchers and emergency grants to families Insuran Professional Fees Hire of cover staff Staff training and consultancy Travel and volunleer costs Stationery, printing and Offi supplies Equipment Bank Charges 12.328 89,777 15,173 3,808 3,158 2,241 2,142 102,105 15,173 3,808 3,158 2,241 2,142 82.153 13,403 3,687 4.476 2,263 1,482 2,370 1,406 1,589 1,490 1,273 1,142 1.011 597 427 1,490 1,273 2,754 1.011 597 427 381 128 82 138.736 1,612 1,737 312 153 128 82 124,796 13,940 118,320 6. Infomiation regarding employees and ttee$ Total 2025 Total 2024 Gross wages Employevs national insurance Employerfs pension ¢onttibutions 112.368 239 2,281 114,888 91,629 1,766 93,395 The average number of employees during the year was 9 (2024: 10) No employees received in excess of £60,OCKI during the year.
THE KINGS HEDGES FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 7. Restrlct•d Fund8 Bmught Fomrd Carried Exp•ndltuY• Forward Ineom• The Lottery Cambridge Cty Council Garfiekj Weston The Sobell Founda1• St James Hace Simon Glbson Masonic bert Hunt The John Althorp TrLlSt Grounthyork UK (Comic Rel0 Coop Communty FuThJ Pennirrfdtons Manches charitab FouThJatbn Souter Woodward FOuThJaon Clarion Futures Amold Cla Groundwork Tesco LeyE School Children's Charrty Week Neghbourly fvnd Cambridge Community FouThJal Cambiidge County Counol 13.481 56.671 15,000 10.000 10.oc 7,3 5,000 154.557) 115,0001 112,8091 (10,2881 (7,3001 (5,0001 15.0001 11.2501 15.595 3.328 7,788 5.475 519 7,500 5.475 3.750 4.000 $69 293 2,918 1,710 15,8491 14,0081 12.100) 2.591 2,100 2,ty)0 1,750 1.lJJO 2.000 1.750 (120) 1.ofyj 842 375 200 {1.2fn 2Th) (1,0001 11951 (9.5601 14001 135.6531 195 10,0 4L 47,137 440 132.487 43.971 AH thg funds above were re(*Ned to supwt our famty surwt drop ins for ts purposes as set out in the grant agMents. Those fvnds th81 are Shch"r as unsFent at the JEar end wll te rrj foprtarf arm1 uifL89J durir4J the year to 31 Marth 2026.