Registered Charity no. 1114773
REPORT OFTHETRUSTEES AND
FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30TH NOVEMBER 2023
FOR THE
THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
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THE BRSERLEY HILL PROJE
CONTENTS PAGE
FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 30TH NOVEMBER 2023
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Report of the Trustees
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." lThWendent Exaninefs RÈWI
R8cwpts and Pa￿817t5 Account
I Statement d Assets Liablths
Notes to the Recapts aTrJ Payments knunts
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2023
REFERENCEANDADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity number
1114773
Prlnclpal address
24 Bank Street
Brierley Hill
DY5 3DA
Trustees
John Cook Iresigned May 20241
Adrian Lowe
Christopher Swaithes
Judith Forster
Anna Fellows
Independent examiner
Sally-Ann Reeves FCCA
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
TRusfEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2023
The Trustees present th•r ￿port together wth the financial st3lements ofthe charity For the year ended 30
Novernber 2023.
Organlsatlonal strutture
The 8rierley Hill Project is constituted by a Deed of Trust and is a rwstered charity. No. 1114773.
Governance and Mznzgement
New tru5tee5 are appointed byexi5ting tmstees. The trustees meet on a regular basis and are supported by
management team to whorn the administration of the practical issues arising frorn the daily actNities is
delègatÈd. The board of trus￿S aims to have a broad range of skills represented. in particular finance.
busines5 mana8ement, organisational developrnent. training and education. social work and seNice to the
community through other charity trusteeships.
Oblectlves and a¢tlvltles
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE MENTAL. SPIRITUAL. MQRAI AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT,
EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A
FRAMEWORK OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL CAPACITIES AND ENABLE THEM
TO BECOME RESPONS18LE MEMBERS OF soaETY SO ThAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY 8£ I
IMPROVED.
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITA￿ OF BRIERLEY HILL AND THE SURROUNDING AREA I
AND THE BLACK COUNTRY THE PROVISION OF FACILfflES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME
OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILinES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE,
INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR
THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING I
THE CONDITION OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABtrANT5.
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN BRIERLEY AILL AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE
BLACK COUNTRY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ITEMS. RESOURCE5 AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED
OR TO OTHER CHARITIES AND ORfjANISAnONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Achlevements and Perfomiance
The economic condfcions in our area remain challenging as Brierley Hill and Pensnett continue to be in the top
IO% most deprived areas of England.12019 Indices of Deprivation Ministry of Housin& Communities and Local
Government IMHCLGI. This year has been another busyyear with demand for our servi￿5 not showing anv
sign5 of relenting. The team have continued to work really hard. and we are pleased to report some stats
below..
We gave out 11131967 in 20221 fo(￿bank vouchers during our drop4n service to people in crisis
We delivered I￿17{693 in 20221 adult one to one SUPkN)rt sessions
We delivered 175176 irÈ 20221 one-t¢XTrne support sessions to youn8 people
We delivered 19 detached yovth work sessions durir¢g which we had 41 c4Jnversations with young
people about health & wellbein& 5tayinE safe, economic issues. howto make a pO￿tive contribution
and how they enjoy & achieve.
We dellvered 48 football sessions whith were attended by 430 young people.
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REPORT OFTHETRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2023
hlevements and Perforrnance Icont.)
Our partnership relationshlps wr(h Black Country FoodbanL Dudley MBC Welfare Rights and Dudley MBC
HornelE5s Team.. rernain important to us as they enable us to continue to provide support to some of the rnost
vulnerable across the Borough. We have also worked on new partnerships with kid's clothes proiert, Brierley
Hill Baby Bank. Provision House (to name a few) and other statutory promders which allow5 U5 to deliver the
serwces we can, while making sure our cl*nts gei the holirtic support they need. We believe this has helped us
continue to strengthen our reputatlDn as we build strong working rèlationships wth these services in our area
to work wth hardest io reach Indiwdua15 Wth extrernely cornplex needs.
l Thls yearwe spent some time reviewing the staff stfucture and have moved to a model with more sessional
worker5 rather than employed staff. This allows us to be agile while very strategic with our approach a5 th
ses&onal worker5 are specialised in their areas. We will contrnue to monitor this.
This year has been a year of consolidation as we continue to wew tK)th sides of our or8anisation IAdult &
Youth servicesl, while also looking at the long-term financial strategy and the possibility of diversifying our
income more.
Funding remains a challenge, but due to us keepin8 the projett very lean we are confident we are robust and
headin8 in the right direction.
I We are proud of our flexibility of service and how we can be person centred r3ther than task focused. we
I respond to the needs of the individual and stsy connected as long as possible to see real change and progress.
Financial review
The net outgoing unrestricted and de5ign*ed resources before tran5fer5 for the year arnounted to-£20,617
12022.. net outgoing £26.8171, and net incoming restrict&l resources amounted to £11.96312022= outgoing
£6,4631. SeÈ note 3 for tran5fer5 between fvnds.
At 30 November 2023 the unrestricted and restricted funds after transfers total £5S,S6512022.. £64,2191 of
which £21.245 In desl8nated funds12022 £23,7(KJl and £32.647 In general funds12022 £40,3581 Restricted fund
balances after transfers total £1.67312022= £1611_
Reserves and reserves polky
The policy agreed by the trustees is to aim to hold in unrestricied reserves not comrnitted or invested in
tangible fixed as5et5 Ithe'free. reserves) suffictent to cover the general overhead expenses and salary costs not
specifically funded b¥ external agenc￿$, for a period of six months. At this level, the irustees feel that they
would be able to continue the current acbvitie5 of the ch3rity in the event of a significant drop in fundirng. It
would then be necessary to consider how the fundin8 would be replaced or aclivities changed. The amount of
'free' ￿serveS at 30 November 2023 amounts to £53,89212022 £64,058). and equates to approxirnately 10
months expenditure.
Risk policy and review
The trustees have examined the major strategic. business and operational risks that the charityfaces
and consider that they are 3dequately mttigated through insuran￿. strategic plannin& policies.
systems and procedures.
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2023
Futurè dè¥elopments
We are lookin8 at several priority areas for the future year-
Increasing our mentoring programme for young people which could include more engagement with
schools.
Reviewing our detach work and the place of that longer terni.
Applying for some larger grants to enable lon8 term sustainabilrtv.
Working on the board (Ff trustees to gain more people with different skills, while acknovledging some
will be coming up to their review period.
Continuingto stt on local strategic partnerships to be a voice into policy and local decision making.
Trustees
The trustees holding office during the whole year unless otherwise ￿ated were as follDWS'.
John Cook Irey8ned May 20241
Adrian Lowe
Christopher Sw31the5
Judith Forster
Anna Fellows
In accordance with the trust deed. trustees hold office for three years, and are eligible to be rtrelected. No
trustees are due for re-election during the forthcoming year.
TrusfÈos' responslbillties In rÈlatlon to the finandal ststements
Law applicable to charities in EngLind and Wale5 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
rinancial year which give a true and fair wew of the charity's financial artivities during the year and of its
rinancial position at the end of the year. In preparing th05e financial statements. the trustees are required to..
select suftable accounting policies and then apply them con51Stently.'
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable accounting stsndards and statements of recornrnellded practi￿ have been followed
subject to any departUTes disclosed and explained in the fiAantial ststements." and
prepare the financial statemenis on the 8oinÈ concern basis vnle55 11 is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will tontinue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disdose with reasonable accuracy at anv
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the finanoal statements comply with
the Charities Acl 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 01 the charity and hence for taking I
I reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fTaud 3nd other Irr￿UlarItie5. The trustee5 are
responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the chartty and financial information included on the charoy's
website.
Approved by the trustees on11 Jol*
and signed on their behaw by
C Swalthe5
Chalmian of the Board ofTrusteès
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30Th NOVEMBER 2023
I report on the account5 for the year ended 30th November 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report.
the charity trustees of the Trust you are resF)onsible forthe Preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the A￿1.
I report in respert of my examination of theTrust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent Examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connertion with the examination grving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
Accounting recor¢Js were not kept in respert of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act.. or
The accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
S A Reeves FCCA
Broadway
Worc5estershire
23rd April 2024
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS AccouKrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
ER 2023
Unre5trirted
FLFnds
21)23
BeS￿¢ted
Funds
2023
Total Funds
fvnds
Totsl Funds
Note5
2023
2022
RECEIPTS
Gifts
Donatlons
Gift Aid tsx recovered
Grant5
Receipts from Charitab￿ artiwties
Interest and dividends
Receipts from SerV￿Q$ rechar8ed
4a
4b
2.934
27,218
3321
4.750
3.934
34.754
5,346
27,715
1,095
36,783
6,567
11.896
833
104
3.150
7,536
1.425
2.750
20,215
4f
728
728
TOTAI RECEIPTS
39551
12.711
20,215
72,477
60.428
PAYMENTS
Direct charitsble artivity
DonatlQn5 and grfts
Costs of generating funds
53
5b
47.426
230
371
14R47
18.2S2
80.525
235
371
90.480
711
2,S17
TOTAL PAYMEwrs
48.027
14.852
18,252
81,131
93,708
NET OF RECEIPTSIPAYMEKrs
18.4761
12,141}
1.963
18.6541
133,2801
Transfers between funds
765
13141
14511
CASH FUNDS AS AT 30111n022
40,358
23,700
161
64,219
97.499
CASH FUNOSAS AT 3011112023
32,647
21.245
1,673
55.565
64.219
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BRIERLEY HILL PROJE
TEMENT OF A55ETS AND LIABiimES
AS AT 30TH NOVÉMBER 2023
Total
Funds
2023
Tot•1
Funds
2022
Notes
Fund5
Z3
fund5
Z073
Funds
2023
Cash fvnds
Current accounr
Deposit accounrs
Pelty cash
7,085
48,316
164
6,457
57,588
174
25,398
164
21.245
1.673
32.647
21.245
1,673
55,565
64,219
oiher mon*tary assets
Gift recoverable
272
99
371
489
The financial 5tatempnt5 were approved by the Board of TTUStee5 On_
and were signed or. its behalf by..
C Swaithe5
Tru¥È@
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NOTE5 TOTHE R
IPTS
FOR THEY
2023
2022
5313rTres and wages
Pen￿lln costs
28,342
581
28,923
￿4￿11
45,489
The avera￿ morthtynumberolernployeesduiirrfthe yearwas 212022." 41
Durlngthe year. trv#eeJohn Cook invoiced the Iharity£ 12.LIX)11021 £SL4JI forpToje
managernent consuhanryfees.
NooiherTru5tee5 werepaid any remuneration or reteNed benefits dvrfng the ytsr12022 £Nill
Mo¥emEntin fiJnd5
The mo¥Èw*nts in de5iÉnatÈd ènd ttstrittedlunds duriwthÈyÈarwere:
Re¢eipts
Payments
Transfer5
Balance c/fwd
3011V2023
oV1212012
General lunrestrlcted
0,358
39551
48.027
765
32.647
Youth Fund
Asda AdverDsin£
Homeless Fund
21.459
218
11.575
13.157
1961
19.781
2.023
23.700
1.136
1.￿5
14.￿2
141
21.245
Ilestrfded
AsYard5 forall-geneRI
Make It Ftsppen
pcc west Midlar)ds
DUd￿yc0￿rnunl1¥ Forurn
Dud￿¥ Poverty Fund
10.L
10.LKK)
2.412
1.￿3
2,161
1.803
4208
18.252
251
13701
1.422
1.573
2U.215
TOtalf￿d5
64.219
72.477
81.131
55.565
Movement ￿ fufidsf0rthey￿ended 30th Nr14ernber2022
Balance bllwd
0111212021
Receipts
Payrnents
Transfers
Balan￿ clhvd
3011112022
General lunrestrktedl
71.723
41.561
73597
13291
40.358
Deslgnaied
Youth Fund
Asda Advert15ing
Homele￿ Fund
17.TT4
4.898
782
1.572
7.252
(8021
21.459
218
1509
20,283
2.023
23.700
11,471
18021
Ii•rKted
Lottery. Bankstreet
Make Vt Happen
dbury Trust
Dudlcy MBC poverty Fund
Active Knrfe Crime
5.493
1.074
913
370
370
4.672
5,474
12￿9
5.493
161
Totslfvnds
97.499
60,428
93.708
64.219
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJE
OTESTO THE RECEIPT5 AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2023
Further analysis of Receipts
Unrestricted Designated Rtstrlrted
Funfts
funds
Funds
2023
2023
2023
Total
Total
2023
2022
Receipts
Gifts
One off gifts
2.934
i.(M)O
3,934
1.095
bl
Don*ions
Regular donations
27.218
7.536
34,754
36,783
Gift
Gift Aid tax rec￿ered
3.921
1.425
5,346
6,567
dl
Grants
Grants from institutions
4.750
2,750
20,215
27,715
11,896
Re￿IP1S from charltable actlvStles
Mentors fees
833
Intere# and divldends
Deposit account interest
728
728
104
gl
Recdpts frorn Services retharued
Services recharged to LittlÈ Acorns
SeNices recharged to Integrated Plus
2,650
500
3,150
TOTAL RECEIPTS
39￿51
12.711
20,215
72,477
60.428
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ILLP
HE RECEIPTSAND PAYMEPITS ACCOU
DED
Further anatysts of P8ymer
Unre5trirted De￿nated Restricted
Fynd5
lund5
FurK15
2023
Z023
Totsl
Totsl
2023
2022
Payrnents
Dlred charhabte artl
18.342
581
551
io,(
28,342
581
582
4,719
I￿42
44,821
668
485
1,427
i.oii
504
Pension costs
Departmèntal expe￿e5
Client support gifts
Property insurance
Repairs & renewa15
Refurbishment tsf 8ènk Street"
M3intenance contrarts
Hebt, light and water
Cleaning
Sessional wurkers pav
Sessh)n work football
Se55H)n work mentoring
Telephone & Broadband
Stationery. printinE ènd postage
Subscription5
Advertising
DBSthe¢k5
TravÈllinE & suts15ten
Hire of equipfflent13D pitch
Equipment for attivities
Equipment forgeneral use
Refreshments
Trèinin8 and worker devdopment
Rent aTrd room hire
Consumables
Sports Coathing
Management consultar￿¥
Bank charges
IT support and thare
Independent examination
Legal fees
Accountsncy
31
192
L042
1.712
2.8JS
11,462
668
2,660
456
,142
387
2.342
629
387
2.342
629
8,673
1.695
1.380
635
131
8x126
555
157
1,140
1.380
635
826
434
35
16
95
79
558
761
225
225
381
1.932
138
1,883
3,815
138
1.434
3.698
210
929
14
196
1,238
155
155
722
2.8
439
2,136
500
70
555
450
550
2,140
90.480
351
397
1,872
12,LXK)
71
1.322
450
71
1,322
450
2.629
47,426
2,629
80,525
14A47
18,252
DO￿a￿On$ and £ffts
other grfts
230
235
711
Costs of 8eneratlnglur￿s
Fundraisin8CQ5ts
Webstte
21
2,496
2,517
371
371
371
371
TOTAL PAYMENTS
48,027
14,852
18,252
81,131
93,708
'Year ended 30th Novernber 2022 includÈs shuttÈrstotalling£5.502. FundinB was received frorn Lottery (Awèrds for Ajll
toward5 the lost of additional securtty. iovefing thecost of the shutters.
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