NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
Accounts – 31st March 2024
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
(A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
Charity number: 1110274 Company number: 5480572
Accounts – 31st March 2024
INDEX
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1-3. Report of the Trustees and General Information 4. Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities 6. Balance Sheet 7-13. Notes to the Accounts
Registered in England and Wales No: 5480572
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st March 2024
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31st March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (issued in October 2019).
Reference and Administration Details
The charity’s name is Nomad Detached Youth and Community Project.
Charity Registration Number: 1110274 Company Number: 5480572
Registered Office and Principal Address: 55-57 Market Place, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AA
Trustees and Directors
Trustees/Directors: D R Carter (retired 24[th] June 2024) J Bray J F Bray J M Gunnell P R Lloyd
Secretary: J M Gunnell
Objectives and Activities
The main objects of the charity are:
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a) The advancement of education in accordance with Christian principles particularly in the areas of life and parenting skills, health, employment and finances.
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b) To provide community facilities for recreational and other leisure activities for people in need due to social and economic circumstances in Henley on Thames and the surrounding area.
In planning the activities of the charitable company, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of education and religion.
The main activities are to support children, young people and their families in all aspects of their lives particularly education, health, training, employment, finances, independence and recreation.
The charitable company hopes that its activities will encourage people to make a positive contribution to their local community.
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st March 2024 ( Continued)
Achievements and Performance
The company operates in and around Henley on Thames and has several activities which seek to reach out to the local community. In particular the company has sought to fulfil its charitable objectives by running a detached youth and community project. The main aims are:
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To support children, young people and their families experiencing challenges in their lives.
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To help in all aspects of their lives, in particular education, health, training, employment, finances, independence, and recreation.
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To encourage people to make positive contributions to their local community.
The principal source of income for the charity is grants and donations.
During the year the above aims have been met by delivering the following services:
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1 to 1Mentoring in schools and online.
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Life Skills Programmes both formal and informal.
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Family Support through 1 to 1 and group parenting training and online support
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Family Focus support workshops for parents and young people together.
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After School diversionary programmes offering positive and alternative activities including football projects and detached sessions.
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Targeted holiday activities for young people and families including paintballing, residentials and paddle boarding sessions.
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16+ project supporting young people who have failed to make the transition from school into further education, training or employment including online support.
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Food Bank and delivering 804 Food Parcels (1742 bags of food) to local individuals and families.
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Help Fund to provide support for many experiencing financial challenges by providing support for white goods and furniture.
Financial Review
The total income for the year was £231,727 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £239,297. At the year end the balance on unrestricted reserves was £132,819 of which £8,134 has been invested in fixed assets leaving £124,685 free reserves and £35,561 on restricted reserves.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have examined the charity’s requirements for reserves taking account of the main risks to the organisation. At a time of rising demand for the charity’s services and uncertainty of finance the trustees have reviewed the policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets and held in reserve by the charity should be sufficient to cover 4 months expenditure. Currently £47,338 is held to cover these contingencies. The reserves are to ensure that should the charity not receive sufficient funding to continue work the staff notice period can be covered. There is a designated sum of £34,654 set aside in another account for restricted projects.
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31st March 2024 ( Continued)
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Nomad Detached Youth and Community Project is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 8th June 2005. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. Members of the charitable company guarantee to contribute amounts not exceeding £10 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of winding up.
Appointment of Trustees
The trustees keep the composition of the board under review and will seek to appoint additional members with appropriate skills and expertise should the need arise. Interested parties are given details of the background of the charitable company in order to make them aware of current activities. To be appointed as a Trustee a person must be recommended by existing Trustees, be at least 18 years old and subscribe to the charity’s aims and ethos statement .
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the Small Companies Regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This Report was approved by the Board on 23rd September 2024
P R Lloyd Signed on its behalf by: …………………………………………… Trustee/Director
Henley on Thames
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nomad Detached Youth and Community Project (the charitable company) for the year ended 31st March 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable 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 out under section 145 of the Charities Act 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.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A P Williams FCCA A J Carter & Co Chartered Accountants
22b High Street Witney Oxon OX28 6RB
27th September 2024
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(including an income and expenditure account)
for the year ended 31st March 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Other trading activities 5 Investments 7 Other 6 Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Fundraising activities Charitable activities 8 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 £ £ £ 161,565 38,230 199,795 10,415 - 10,415 - 19,281 19,281 1,511 - 1,511 725 - 725 174,216 57,511 231,727 - 3,199 3,199 194,779 41,319 236,098 194,779 44,518 239,297 (20,563) 12,993 (7,570) 12,582 (12,582) - (7,981) 411 (7,570) 140,800 35,150 175,950 £132,819 £35,561 £168,380 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 209,512 9,921 12,258 240 476 |
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| 232,407 | ||
| 2,546 202,288 |
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| 204,834 | ||
| 27,573 - |
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| 27,573 148,377 |
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| £175,950 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements
Registered in England and Wales: 5480572
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Total fixed assets Current assets Stocks 15 Debtors 16 Investments 17 Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 18 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets 19 The funds of the Charity Restricted income funds 20 Unrestricted income funds 20 Total unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2024 £ 8,134 8,134 - 2,078 147,162 46,133 195,373 35,127 160,246 168,380 £168,380 35,561 132,819 132,819 £168,380 |
2023 £ 17,753 |
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| 17,753 | ||
| 900 2,220 139,651 59,789 |
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| 202,560 44,363 |
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| 158,197 | ||
| 175,950 | ||
| £175,950 | ||
| 35,150 | ||
| 140,800 | ||
| 140,800 | ||
| £175,950 |
For the year ended 31st March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors Responsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the act with respect to the accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the Small Companies Regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
These accounts were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on: 23rd September 2024 and are signed on their behalf by:
P R Lloyd .................................................... Trustee/Director
The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these financial statements
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of Preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Reporting Financial Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Nomad Detached Youth and Community Project meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
b) Income Recognition Policies
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:
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The charity has entitlement to the funds;
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any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;
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there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and
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the amount can be measured reliably.
Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
c) Donated Services and Facilities
In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) the general time of volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
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d) Interest Receivable
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Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
e) Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for the particular areas of the Charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity.
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
f) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
- Expenditure on Charitable activities includes the cost of support of the community in Henley on Thames and the surrounding area as described in the Trustees’ Report .
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
g) Tangible Fixed Assets
Individual fixed assets are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on the straight line basis as follows:
Asset Annual Category Rate Motor Vehicle 25% per annum Office equipment 33 1/3% per annum
- h) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amounts due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.
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i) Cash at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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j) Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
k) Pensions
The Charity operates a defined contribution scheme, the assets of which are held outside the Charity. The contributions by the Charity in the year are detailed in note 10.
- l) Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are not valued in the accounts.
2. Legal Status of the Charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £10.
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
3. Income from donations
| Income from donations | ||
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| Gifts, donations and grants | 2024 £ 199,795 £199,795 |
2023 £ 209,512 |
| £209,512 |
Of the £199,795 received in 2024 (2023: £209,512) £38,230 was restricted funds (2023: £92,678) and £161,565 (2023: £116,834) unrestricted funds.
Included in the above is £17,529 (2023: £27,529) of grant income from central and local government in support of project works.
The charity benefits greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers, details of which are given in the charity's annual report. In accordance FRS102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
4. Income from charitable activities
| Income from charitable activities | ||
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| Fees received - advice work | Unrestricted 2024 £ 10,415 £10,415 |
Unrestricted 2023 £ 9,921 |
| £9,921 |
5. Income earned from other trading activity
| Income earned from other trading activity | ||
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| Fund raising activities | 2024 £ 19,281 £19,281 |
2023 £ 12,258 |
| £12,258 |
Of the £19,281 received in 2024 (2023: £12,258) £19,281 was restricted funds (2023: £nil) and £nil (2023: £12,258) unrestricted funds.
6. Other income
| Other income | ||
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| Miscellaneous income | Unrestricted 2024 £ 725 £725 |
Unrestricted 2023 £ 476 |
| £476 |
7. Investment income
All of the Charity investment income arises from money held in deposit accounts at Lloyds bank.
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
8. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| Project support costs Office and administration expenses Project costs Gifts and donations Accountancy Depreciation Total |
Communit y 2024 projects Total £ £ 138,788 138,788 21,434 21,434 40,188 40,188 24,545 24,545 1,524 1,524 9,619 9,619 £236,098 £236,098 |
2023 Total £ 124,157 31,720 35,316 - 1,476 9,619 |
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| £202,288 |
Of the £236,098 expenditure in 2024 (2023: £202,268) £194,779 was charged to unrestricted funds (2023: £114,472) and £41,319 to restricted funds (2023: £87,816).
9. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
| This is stated after charging: Depreciation Independent examination and accountancy services |
2024 £ 9,619 1,524 |
2023 £ 9,619 1,476 |
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10. Analysis of staff costs and trustee remuneration and expenses
| Salaries and wages Social security costs Employer contribution to defined contribution pension scheme |
2024 £ 128,849 5,989 2,818 £137,656 |
2023 £ 116,640 5,038 2,474 |
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| £124,152 |
No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2023: £60,000). Pension costs are allocated to activities in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred and are wholly charged to unrestricted funds.
The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the charity in the year (2023: £Nil) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2023: £Nil). No charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity (2023: £Nil).
The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the trustees and T Prior. The total employment benefits and expenses of the key management personnel in the year was £50,760 (2023: £48,522).
11. Staff numbers
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Charitable work | 5 | 5 |
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
12. Related party transactions
During the year the Trustees donated £nil to the Charity (2023: £500).
13. Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
14. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost: As at 1.4.2023 Additions Disposals As at 31.3.2024 Depreciation: As at 1.4.2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disposals As at 31.3.2024 Net book value: As at 31.3.2024 As at 31.3.2023 15. Stocks Food stocks 16. Debtors Prepayments Other debtors |
Motor vehicles £ 32,890 - - |
Office equipment £ 11,684 - - 11,684 9,005 1,396 - 10,401 £1,283 £2,679 2024 £ - £- 2024 £ - 2,078 £2,078 |
Total £ 44,574 - - |
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| 32,890 | 44,574 | ||
| 17,816 8,223 - |
26,821 9,619 - |
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| 26,039 | 36,440 | ||
| £6,851 | £8,134 | ||
| £15,074 | £17,753 | ||
| 2023 £ 900 |
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| £900 | |||
| 2023 £ 1,495 725 |
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| £2,220 |
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
17. Current asset investments
| Current asset investments | ||
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| Cash on deposit | 2024 £ 147,162 £147,162 |
2023 £ 139,651 |
| £139,651 |
18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade creditors Accruals and other creditors Grant income received in advance Taxation and social security costs |
2024 £ - 2,403 30,000 2,724 £35,127 |
2023 £ - 1,731 40,433 2,199 |
| £44,363 |
19. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
General Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 8,134 - 8,134 10,659 35,474 46,133 114,026 87 114,113 |
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| £132,819 £35,561 £168,380 |
20. Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in restricted funds
| Analysis of movements in restricted | funds |
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| Food bank Help Fund John Hodges Mosawi Thamesfield Face of Henley Ukrainian refugees Youth Mosawi Foundation Other 25 Year funding Counselling Kitchen upgrade Residentials Vehicle expenses Fundraising dinner |
Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.4.2023 resources expended Transfers 31.3.2024 £ £ £ £ £ 8,784 4,396 (6,809) (4,000) 2,371 712 5,134 (5,527) - 319 - 10,000 (8,959) - 1,041 - - - - - - 1,800 (1,672) - 128 704 - (795) - (91) 6,248 10,500 (9,397) 7,351 803 900 (1,640) 63 16,729 - - 16,729 1,170 - (1,170) - - - - - 5,000 5,000 - 1,500 (1,438) 2,500 2,562 4,000 (3,912) 88 19,281 (3,199) (16,082) - |
| £35,150 £57,511 £(44,518) £(12,582) £35,561 |
NOMAD DETACHED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st March 2024 (continued)
20. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)
Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued)
Name of restricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund
Salary costs Restricted income received to contribute towards salary costs Other restricted funds Various community or internal projects undertaken by the charity
Transfers have been made from the restricted funds in the year to contribute towards general costs of the projects. Transfers have been made to restricted funds in the year to provide additional funding on projects.
Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds
| General fund Total |
Balance Incoming Resources Funds 1.4.2023 resources expended Transfers 31.3.2024 £ £ £ £ £ 140,800 174,216 (194,779) 12,582 132,819 |
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| £140,800£174,216£(194,779) £12,582 £132,819 |
Name of unrestricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund
General fund
The 'free reserves' after allowing for all designated funds.
21. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme the assets of which are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. At the balance sheet date unpaid contributions of £879 (2023: £255) were due to the fund. They are included in other creditors.