Registered Charity no. 1114773
REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30TH NOVEMBER 2024
FOR THE
THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
CONTENTS PAGE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 20Z4
Page
Report of the Tru$lee$
3to6
Independent Examin&rfs Report
Recèipts and Pa￿ents Aexount
Statement of Assets and L￿bilIt
Notes lo the Recepls and pa￿￿ents Accounts
10-12
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
I REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity number
1114773
Prlncipal address
24 Bank Street
Brierley Hill
DY5 3DA
Trustees
Adrian Lowe- Chairman
John Cook {resigned May 2024)
Christopher Swaithes (retired December 2024)
Judith Forster
Anna Fellows
Independent examiner
Sally-Ann Reeves FCCA
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report together with the financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 30
November 2024.
Or8anlsatlonal structure
The Brierley Hill Project is constituted by a Deed of Trust and is a registered charity. No. 1114773.
Governance and Management
New trustees are appointed by existing trustees. The trustees meet on a regular basis and are supported by a
manasement team to whom the administration of the practical issues arising from the daily activities is
delegated. The board of tru5tee5 aim5 to have a broad range of skills represented, in particular finance.
business mana8ement, organisational development. training and education, social work and service to the
community through other charity trusteeships.
Objertlves and actlvltles
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL DEVEIOPMENT, EDUCATION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CHILDREN ANO YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FRAMEWORK OF CHRISTIAN
PRINCIPLES SO AS TO DEVELOPTHEIR FULLCAPACITIES AND ENABLE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF
SOCIETY SO THATTHEIRCONDITIONSOF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED.
TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BRIERLEY HILL ANO THE SVRROUNDING AREA AND THE
8LACK COUNTRY THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF
INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITr OR
DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN
THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE 08JECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF UFÉ FOR THE SAID
INHA81TANTS.
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN BRIERLEY HILL AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE 8LACK
COUNTRY BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL ITEMS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OR TO OTHER
CHARITIESAND ORGANISATIONSWORKING TO PREVENTOR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Achlevements and Performance
As In many areas across the country the economic conditions are hard, systems are failing and
structures are crumblln8. Thls has left many people marginalised, vulnerable and needing support.
We play a small part in being a lighthouse of hope ! Demand for our serrfices is still extremely tight
and our hard working team continue to go above and beyond to meet the various needs that get
presented to us.
The stats below give you a flavour of our work. but as always stats only show you an elernent, there
are many stories to be told.
A small caveat with these stats. We changed recording platforms during the year and faced some
Inltlal challenges, this will be reflected in some of these stats, mainly the detached work.
We gave out 1695 {1113 in 2023) foodbank vouchers during our drop-in service to people in crisi5
We delivered 62111007 in 2023) adult one to one support sessions
We delivered 1611175 in 20231 one-to-one support sessions to young people
We have faced some problems recording detached youth work sessions this year unfortunately.
We delivered 48 football sessions which were attended by 5511430 in 2023) young people.
Over the last year we had volunteers time of 912 hours which equals £13,680. This is so important
for a small charity like ourselves and we value each and every volunteer.
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! THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
Achievements and Performance Icont.)
Our holistic approach and seeing people as "whole people" with at times multiple issues leads us into needing a
very robust partnership model. we are very aware we can't do it all on our own.
We continue to have strong relationships with Black Country Foodbank, Dudley MBC Welfare Rights and Dudlev
MBC Homeless Team, alongside Kid's Clothes Project. Brierley Hill Baby Bank. Provision House and the West
Midlands Combined Authority {to name a few) we also sit on some strategic boards and have become advocates
for a number of client5 that couldn't do it on their own. With this partnership approach and grass route
information it enables us to lobby in numerous areas.
Over the past year we have continued to play out, and tweak the staffing model with more sessional worker5
rather than employed staff. This has worked well and we have seen some good quality and varied work bein8
produced. However we will continue to monitor this.
We continue to monitor and refine both sides of the charity (Adult & Youth) Adult is far more established and so
over this past year we have spent some more time doing a deep dive into the youth side. This has led to some
more financial investment in staffins and we are monitoring closely the impact of this.
Funding remains a challenge and we need some concentrated effort nextyear to try and secure some larger
grants.
We are over the moon that this yearwe won the Oudley Borough Community Awards"Health Professional" of
the year award, this encouraged all of our staff, volunteers and supporters of the work we are doing.
Flnanelzl revlew
The net incoming unrestricted and designated resources before transfers for the year amounted to -£13,928
12023.. net outgoin8 £20,617). and net incomin8 restrirted resources amounted to £3,83212023: net incoming
£11,963), See note 3 for transfers between funds.
At 30 November 2024 the unrestrirted and restricted funds after transfers total £73,32512023'. £55.5651 of
which £20,740 in designated funds12023: £21.2451 and £47.284 in general funds12023: £32,647) Restricted
fund balances after transfers total £5,30112022; £1.673).
Reserves and reseNes pollcy
The policy a8reed by the trustees is to aim to hold in unrestricted reserves not committed or invested in
tan8ible fixed assets (the 'free' reserves) sufficient to cover the general overhead expenses and salary costs not
specifically funded by external agencies, for a period of six months. At this level, the trustees feel that thev
would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. It
would then be necessary to consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed. The amount of
'free' reserves at 30 November 2024 amounts to £68,02412023'. £53,892), and equates to approximately 15
months expenditure.
Risk policy and revlew
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks that the charityfaces
and consider that they are adequately mitigated through insurance, strategic plannin& policies,
systerns and procedures.
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
Future developments
We are looking at several priority areas for the future year-
Continue to monitor how the youth work develops.
Applying for some larger grants to clear our projected deficit and enable long temi sustainability-
Continue to encourage fundraising and build up our regular givers.
Working on the board of trustees to gain more people with different skills, and more time to help invest.
Continuing to sit on local strategic partnerships to be a voice into policy and local decision makin8.
Trustees
The trustees holding office during the whole year unless Otherwise ststed were as follows:
Adrian Lowe- Chairman
John Cook Iresigned May 20241
Christopher Swaithes (retired December 20241
Judith Forster
Anna Fellows
In accordance with the trust deed, trustees hold office for three years. and are eligible to be re-elected. Adrian
Lowe and Anna Fellows are due for re-election in August 2025. No other trustees are due for re-election during
the forthcoming year.
Trustees, responslbllltles In relatlon to the financlal statements
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities durin8 the year and of its
financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accountin8 policies and then apply them consistently:
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable ènd prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended Practi￿ have been followed
subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial statements on the 80in8 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Charities Act 2011. They are 3150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for takin8
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are
responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's
website.
the trustees on
and signed on their behalf by
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of Tiustees
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30th November 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report.
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 14515)Ib) of the Act.
Independent Examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnaterial matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
Accountlng records were not kept In respect 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
Worcestershire
14th Aprll 2025
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30Th NOVEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Desl8nated
funds
2024
Restrlrted
Funds
2024
Ntxes
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2023
RECEIPTS
Glfts
Donations
Gift Aid tax recovered
Grants
Receipts from charitable activities
Interest and dividend5
Other income
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
4g
3,934
34,754
5,346
27,715
36.113
3.381
16.278
5,780
1,310
7,000
48,893
4,691
38,135
1,710
792
1,260
21,857
1,710
792
728
1.260
TOTAL RECEIPTS
56,564
10.060
28.857
95,481
72,477
PAYMENTS
Dlrert charitable actlvlty
Donatlons and glfts
Costs of generating funds
5a
5b
sc
41,834
82
245
10.535
25,025
77,394
82
245
80,525
235
371
TOTAL PAYMENTS
42.161
10,535
25,025
77,721
81,131
NET OF RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS
14M03
14751
3A32
17,760
18,654)
Transfers between funds
234
1301
12041
CASH FUNDS AS AT 3011112023
32,647
21,245
1,673
55,565
64,219
CASH FUNDS AS AT 3011112024
47.284
20.740
5,301
73,325
55.565
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJECT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT30TH NOVEMBER 2024
Unrestrfcted
Funds
2024
Deslgnated
funds
2024
Restrirted
Funds
2024
Total
Fund5
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note5
Cash funds
Current account
Deposit accounts
Petty cash
1,172
46.067
45
1.172
72,108
45
7,085
48,316
164
20.740
5,301
47.284
20.740
5,301
73,325
55,565
Other monetary assets
Gift aid recoverable
126
99
225
371
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
and were sl8ned on Its behalf bv:
IE AM ao2S
A Lowe
Chairman and TnJstee
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ThE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
NOTE5 TO THE AECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBERI 24
Analysls of stsff Costs. trustee remuneration and ex￿nSeS and related p•rtles
2024
2023
salaries and wa8es
Pension costs
25,C65
565
25.630
28.342
581
28.923
The average monthly number of employees durin8the year was I12023= 21
Durin8 the yeor, John Cook. who resigned as a tnjstee in May 2024, invoiced the tharity £ 12,LXM)
12023.. £12.OfK)I for management consultancy fees.
No otherTwstees were paid any remuneration or received benefits durin8 the yeaf12023 £Nill
Movemènt In fvnds
The movements in designated and ￿5trIrted fvnds durlng the yeaT were:
Balance blfwd
0111212023
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance cfvd
3011112024
Gener•1 lunrestrlct•dl
32.647
56,564
42,161
234
47,284
Oeslin¥t•d
Youth Fund
Asda Advertisln8
Homeless Fund
19,781
8,175
8,341
1301
19,SaS
1,464
21,245
1,88S
10.060
2.194
10,535
1,155
20,740
1301
Re5trlrt•d
WMCA Homelessness
Lottery Fund 2024
Football fund
PCC West Midlands
Dudley Community Forum
Dudley Poverty Fund
2.000
16.122
7.000
2.412
2,323
11.0001
28.857
956
16.122
2,743
2,693
2,323
188
25,025
4,257
251
30
1.422
1,673
12341
12041
5,301
Total fund5
55.565
95,481
77.721
73,325
Movement In fvnds for the year ended 30th NoVeM￿r 2023
8alance blhyd
0111212022
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance clfwd
3011112023
General lunrestrideill
40,358
39.551
48,027
765
32,647
Destynattd
Youth Fund
Asda Advertisin8
Homeles5 Fund
21.459
218
2,023
23,700
11,575
13,157
1961
12181
19.781
1.136
72.711
1.695
14,852
1,484
21,245
13141
Restrlcted
Awards for all- general
Make It Happen
PCC West Midlands
Dudley Community Forum
Dudley Poverry Fund
10,000
10.000
80
2.161
1,803
4.208
18,252
161
1811
2.412
1.803
6.000
20.215
251
13701
14511
1.422
1,673
161
Total funds
64.219
72.477
81.131
55.565
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THE BRIERLEY HILL PROJEcr
NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
Further analysis of Recelpts
Unrestrirted
Funds
2024
Designated
funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Total
2024
2023
Receipts
Gffts
One off gifts
3,934
bl
Donations
Regular donations
Fundraising
32,321
3,792
36.113
5,780
7,000
45,101
3,792
48,893
34,754
5,780
7,000
34,754
Glft Ald
Gift Aid tax recovered
3.381
1,310
4,691
5,346
dl
Grants
Grants from institutions
16,278
21,857
38,135
27,715
Recelpts from diarltable actlvltles
Mentoring fees
1,710
1,710
Interest and dfvldends
Deposit account interest
792
792
728
81
Other Income
Other income
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
TOTAL RECEIPTS
56,564
10,060
28,857
95,481
72,477
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THE 8RIERLEY HILL PROJECT
NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Accourirs
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
Further analysis of Payments
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Oesignated
fvnds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Total
2024
2023
Payments
Dlrect charitable artlvlty
Salaries and Nl
Pensbon costs
Departmental expenses
Cllent support gifts
Property insurance
Repairs & renewals
Malntenance contracts
Heat, light and water
Cleanln8
Sessional workers pay
Telephone & Broadband
Stationery, printing and postage
Subseriptions
Advertising
D8S checks
Travelllng & subsistence
Hlre of equipment130 pitch
Equipment for activities
Equipment for general use
Refreshments
Trainin8 and worker development
Rent and room hlre
Consumables
Sports Coachlng
Management consultancy
Bank charges
IT Support and software
Independent examination
Legal fees
Accountancy
16.710
377
566
236
1,040
20
550
1.741
787
225
468
13
8.355
188
25,065
565
760
4,188
1,040
20
641
2,285
1,017
11,852
780
23
28,342
581
582
4,719
1,042
194
2.207
1,745
91
387
2,342
629
11,748
635
131
79
230
3,718
312
7.909
io
201
63
264
225
4,041
4,041
122
252
3,815
138
1,434
122
2S2
30
601
1.200
631
4,800
228
155
4,800
397
1,872
12.000
71
1,322
450
3,600
228
10.390
4,000
14,390
68
555
485
300
3,022
77.394
555
300
3,022
41,834
2,629
80.525
10,535
25,025
bl
Donotlws and 81ft5
Other gifts
82
82
235
Costs of 8eneratln£ fvnds
Fundraising costs
Website
245
245
24S
245
371
371
TOTAL PAYMENTS
42,161
10.535
25,025
77,721
81.131
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