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2023-03-31-accounts

BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED Company Limited by Guarantee Report and Financial Statements Year Ended: 31 March 2023 Charity Number: 1117872

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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Contents
Trustees Annual Report 3 to 6
Report of the independent examiner 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes forming part of the financial statements 10 to 14

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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The trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31[st] March 2023.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Name Becoming Visible Limited Charity registration number 1117872 Company registration number 05291167 Principal Office Mea House Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8XS Registered Office Mea House Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8XS The Trustees The Trustees who served the company during the period were as follows: Mr. F. Murphy Mr. M.C. MacMurtrie Mr. R.J. Herdman Mrs C.M. Iredale (resigned 1[st] April 2023) Secretary Miss. D. Marshall Independent Examiners Valued Accountancy Office 101, View Point Derwentside Business Centre Consett Business Park Consett Co Durham DH8 6BN Bankers TSB Bank plc St Marys Place Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE1 7PQ

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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STRUCTURE, GOVERANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Becoming Visible Is a registered charity with a registered number: 1117872. The memorandum and articles of association dated 19th November 2004 and last amended 22nd June 2006. The memorandum of articles was translated into British Sign Language in 2006 for the benefit of members who prefer information in British sign Language.

The day to day running of the charity is delegated to the Director and the Board of Trustees. The recruitment and appointment of new trustees are elected by the established Management Committee and Members.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

With Becoming Visible charitable objectives in mind, the charity has been continuing it’s work for greater social inclusion for Deaf people in the North of England in every sphere of life, and to develop selfconfidence and self-esteem through the promotion of British Sign Language and Deaf Culture.

As a specialist forward-thinking organisation working in the heart of the Deaf Community, we provide services that benefit both Deaf and hearing people. We believe and are proud that we provide solutions that are culturally appropriate, friendly, and approachable and in this current financial climate, cost effective. During 2022 - 2023 we had 3 full time and 1 part time member of staff and a bank of 4 zero hours-based staff.

Strategy for 2022 – 2023

As we plan ahead to the future, after a challenging 2.5 years of the pandemic and changes to how people have lived and worked, Becoming Visible faces a new set of challenges.

We, as an organisation have identified three areas, operations, community, and services where we need to re-invest our work.

COVID-19 has impacted seriously upon people’s confidence and the ability to ‘return’ to ‘normal living’. The lack of support shown by the government towards Deaf people in terms of access to information during the pandemic has been manifested in the press and the ‘Where is the Interpreter?’ Campaign. Further campaigns by larger Deaf organisations, as a result of lobbying, has seen a new British Sign Language law. Despite all of this, there are still failings locally in provision of safe, high-quality services for Deaf people particularly in health and social care. As we re-define Becoming Visible role in this new post-pandemic world, we will continue to collaborate with other local Deaf organisations to look to the future. Some ground-breaking initiatives with a local partner have been put on hold due to the pandemic and we will be looking to restart this work. Our vision remains the same as in 2020-2022.

Vision: “The leading organisation in all things related to British Sign Language and Deaf Culture”

Mission: “People first”

Values:

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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BV Interpreting:

British Sign Language / English Interpreting Services for the public, private and voluntary sectors have been the main core of our work and income since 2003. We are the only specialist agency in the region that manages a diary of a team of interpreters that attend a variety of appointments daily so that both Deaf and hearing people can communicate with each other.

Our clients include both large and small providers within the public, private and voluntary sectors such as the NHS, local authorities, further & higher institutions, employment agencies, amongst other clients.

The nature of work we do remain the same over the years, though we face challenges in procurement of the nature of our work as a specialist niche agency. However, our loyal clients and interpreters continue to come back to us, and we are growing year on year in our bookings, not just regionally but also nationally.

We are grateful for their support to BV’s ethos of ensuring that any income we generate is ploughed back into our community. Our team of interpreters and bookings staff that we manage the diaries for are the biggest asset we have as an organisation. They provided around 8,000 hours of British Sign Language/ English Interpreting during 2019-2020. We value their work and support to Becoming Visible. Our Bookings Co-ordinator, Michelle, deals with the logistics of managing clients, requests, and the interpreting team’s diaries as well as sourcing other freelance interpreters. This is a challenging area of work needing accuracy, precision, quick decision making and the ability to always think on one’s feet! We work in partnership with our clients to ensure that their contracts are successful by providing high quality interpreting services at the point of contract throughout to invoicing. In 2022 and beyond, we look to new challenges and expanding the team within Interpreting and Translation as well as adding to the services we provide with new technological opportunities and partnerships to enhance the interpreting services provided.

Becoming Visible Translation

As part of our services to clients, we offer either one off translation or an ongoing series of translation of information into British Sign Language and vice versa. We do this through our in-house studio at Becoming Visible. During 2022-2023 we have been using the studio, mostly for our own work but we have an increasing use of our studio for other media opportunities, especially with the pandemic.

Becoming Visible Training

Our part-time Training Officer, Julie has successfully delivered courses and workshops. All of this has been delivered without any external funding and the Training department needs financial support to enable us to continue this work and deliver more courses for Deaf people to enable them to upskill and gain confidence in employment as Deaf people are 50% more likely to be out of work than hearing people.

Becoming Visible believes that training should be delivered in an environment that is Deaf-friendly, so we offer those at our base in Newcastle upon Tyne, rent rooms at Sunderland Deaf Society and Newcastle Deaf Centre. Any income we raise goes back into the Deaf community. We will continue to do this work in the next few years, but funding is essential to enable us to continue and offer further opportunities to both Deaf and hearing people.

Deaf ID

After a soft launch of the newly established BV service in mid-2020, Deaf ID is now slowly establishing itself into a specialist niche service for Deaf people within the Northeast (Borders ,Cleveland and Cumbria). Headed by Debra, the service matches up clients (aged 8 onwards) with our three specialist teams of workers (Buddies, Support Workers, and Personal Assistants). We are funded by two avenues – public and private funding. During 2022-2023, the aim is to strengthen internal processes and safeguard the service, train our staff and take it out into the community. This service was identified after numerous queries from various organisations. We have plans to complement this service with two other new services which takes Becoming Visible into new territory, and we are hugely excited about this

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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Becoming Visible Community

The Deaf Community is what Becoming Visible is all about. The people, the language, the culture and what makes us a unique community. During 2022-2023 with the pandemic, our staff refocused their work to providing a new BSL Radio Service called BV Buzz. During 2022-2023, this was the highlight of our engagement with the Deaf Community through BV’s Facebook page. We offered one-hour BSL-radio shows online, three times a week. We gained an increase in our social media engagement by 100%, provided information about the pandemic, introduced local services to Deaf people, offered people opportunities to become reporters and so on. A typical show would have an opening with the weather forecast for the week by our resident weatherperson, followed by a news summary in BSL by whoever was available, cookery slot, a spotlight on local Deaf businesses, services, and banter with people. People were invited to have discussions online about subjects. We hope to seek funding to enable us to redevelop this and make it a more robust service. All face-to-face work remains challenging for us.

Policies and Procedures

With the pandemic, Becoming Visible has to devise new policies and procedures in light of safety and this was communicated to all staff, volunteers, and interpreters to ensure safe working conditions. No one was on furlough – everyone adapted to ways of working. As we enter a new year, re-checking our policies, procedures and staff handbook are a priority for Becoming Visible.

Plans for the future

We are coming out of the pandemic and still adjusting on how people live and work. The major challenge we have faced is re-engaging with the community and getting them to grow in confidence in returning to daily lives outside of homes and ensuring accessible services return to better standards. As always, we put people first.

Signed on behalf of the board

Francis Murphy Trustee

19 / 03 / 2024

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Becoming Visible Limited (‘the Company’)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Respective responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company 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 Company are not required to be audited for this year under 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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or

• the accounts do not accord with such records; or

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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

•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the 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 (FRS102).

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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Notes
Income
Resources
Incoming resources from
generating funds:
Voluntary income
2
Income resources from
charitable activities
3
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Charitable activities
5
Governance costs
6
Total Incoming Resources
Net Incoming Resources
Net Income /
(Expenditure)
for the year
Total Funds at 1 April 2022
Total Funds at 31 March
2023		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
£
£
£
£
724
724
443
532,663
532,663
528,776
533,387
-
533,387
529,219
(311,388)
(311,388)
(376,988)
(214,195)
(214,195)
(124,535)
(525,583)
-
(525,583)
(501,523)
7,804
-
7,804
27,696
7,804
-
7,804
27,696
227,841
-
227,841
200,145
235,645
-
235,645
227,841

The statement of Financial Activities includes all gains in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.

All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements .

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

BALANCE SHEET

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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Note
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
273,662
Prepayment and Other Debtors
0
Cash at Bank
13,874
287,536
CREDITORS: amounts falling
due within one
year
12
66,535
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
FUNDS
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
13
TOTAL FUNDS		 £
273,662
0
13,874		 2023
£
14,644
221,001
235,645		 £
234,413
348
29,122		 2022
£
16,311
211,500
287,536
66,535		 263,883
52,353
227,841
-
235,645
235,645		 -
227,841
227,841

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the companies Act 20006 relating to charitable small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue and are signed on its behalf by:

19 / 03 / 2024 Date………………………………………….

……………………………………… Francis Murphy Trustee Company Registration No. 1117872

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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1. Accounting policies

Computer Equipment 20% Reducing Balance Computer Software and Licences 20% Straight Line Equipment 20% Reducing Balance

Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract where the charity has become entitled to the income after completing its contractual duties.

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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2. VOLUNTARY INCOME

Donations and grants Unrestricted
Restricted
2023 Total
2022 Total
£
£
£
£
724
-
724
443
724
-
724
443

3. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIE

Invoiced services and
recharged expenses		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2023 Total
2022 Total
£
£
£
£
532,663
-
532,663
528,776
532,663
-
532,663
528,776

4. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or reimbursement of expense has been made or is due to be made to any of the trustees in respect of the year.

5. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

Direct charity activity costs Unrestricted
Restricted
2023 Total
2022 Total
£
£
£
£
311,388
-
311,388
376,988
311,388
-
311,388
376,988

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BECOMING VISIBLE LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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6. GOVERANCE COSTS

Salaries & Wages
Premises
Costs
Accountancy Fees
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Insurance
Telephone
Legal & Professional
Repairs & Renewals
Training
Subscriptions
Bank Charges
Depreciation (20%)
Room Hire
Travel
Expenses
Sundries		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2023 Total
2022 Total
£
£
£
£
178,874
178,874
91,256
9,600
9,600
9,017
4,482
4,482
4,560
539
539
1,845
2,637
2,637
1,612
3,843
3,843
4,979
35
35
35
80
80
35
225
225
577
4,361
4,361
2,597
228
228
210
4,249
4,249
3,875
730
730
275
1,776
1,776
1,683
2,536
2,536
1,979
214,195
-
214,195
124,535

7. NET (OUTGOING) / INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR

This is stated after charging:

Depreciation 2023 Total
£
4,249
4,249		 2022 Total
£
3,875
3,875

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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8. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS

Total staff costs were as follows:

Salaries & Wages
Pension Costs
Employers NI		 2023 Total
£
167,288
4,210
7,376
178,874		 2022 Total
£
86,427
2,448
2,381
91,256

Particulars of employees:

The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents was as follows:

2023 Total 2022 Total
Number of Admin staff 11 6

9. TAXATION

The charitable company is exempt from tax on its charitable activities, as the charitable company gained full charitable status on 7[th] February 2007.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge in Year
Depreciation on Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
11. DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
12. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade Creditors
Other Creditors		 2023 Total
£
273,662		 Plant &
Machinery Etc
£
37,864
2,581
-
40,445
21,553
4,248
25,801
14,644
16,311
2022 Total
£
207,398
2023 Total
£
30,607
35,928
66,535		 2022 Total
£
35,382
16,971
52,353

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023

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13. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS

Balance
Balance at 31
at 1 April Incoming Outgoing March
2022 Resources Resources 2023
£ £ £ £
General Funds 227,841 533,387 525,583 235,645

14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No related party transactions

15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee and its governing document is its memorandum and Articles of Association.

The trustees hold no shares in the company but each trustee, as a member, is a guarantor of the company, to an amount not exceeding £1, in the event of the winding up of a company.

16. PENSIONS

During the year, the company contributed £2,448 into the employees’ personal pension under the Government Auto Enrolment Scheme. (2022: £2,063)

17. CONTINGENCIES

The trustees have confirmed that there were no contingent liabilities which should be disclosed on 31[st] March 2023.

18. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

The trustees have confirmed that there were no capital commitments on 31[st] March 2023.

19. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

In the opinion of the trustees there is no ultimate controlling party other than the trustees themselves.

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