People and Drugs Ltd
Silx Teen Bar Annual Report
May 2022 - April 2023
We start this report by remembering Nigel Voules who sadly passed away in
2022, Nigel was our chairperson for many years and was very well liked and
respected in the youth work community our condolences go out to his loved
ones.
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Once again, our 2022123 annual report highlights the positive impact the
organisation has made on the young people of Blyth.
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This year the numbers across all of the projects have increased with 1062
individual young people accessing the provision. Our 'Find the Missing, initiative
continued and proved invaluable with new faces as well as old returning to the
project.
The Teen Bar has continued to be very popular with young people with record
numbers attending the sessions and taking part in a whole range of fun and issue
based activities and projects. New staff members have enabled us to continue to
improve and strengthen our offer.
The Employability Project continues to go from strength to strength with 295
young people accessing the provision in the last 12 months, thanks to the
continuation of our CSCS course5 and success of our'Find the Mi55ing' initiative.
The Detached Team have continued to develop their relationships with young
people in the Blyth community, working closely with the partners to establish
which are popular areas of congregation and encourage them to access the Teen
Bar and other local services.
Teen Bar Project
Monday 5.00- 8.00pm
Tuesday 5.00- 8.00pm
Wednesday 5.00- 8.00pm
Thursday 5.00-8.00pm
Employability Project
Monday 12.00- 3.00 pm
Wednesday 12.00- 3.00pm
Friday 12.00- 3.00pm
People and Drugs Ltd
Registered Charity number
1118360
Silx Teen Bar, 5 Church Street.
Blyth
Northumberland, NE24 IBG
Admission Free
Admission Free

A word from our Development Manager
'Although the challenging issues of post COVID still continued, our new 'Find the Missing,
initiative wos o great success, with increosed numbers of new young people using the provision
and old young people returning resulting in an exceptional 12 months for the organisotion with
record numbers of young people achieving positive outcomes by occessing the Employability and
Teen Bar projects.
Our Employability Project has attracted in excess of 295 individual young people, with at least
60% progressing in receiving occreditotions, gaining employment and
other personal
development opportunities, that may encourage progression.
Chrls Antonyi Development Manager
and a word from our Chairperson
'Those of us who form the small team of trustees know how good Silx is. Some of u5 have
experienced its evolution over the last couple of decades. Once upon o time, the focus wos
moinly upon the evening drop-in sessions, with its youth bar, pool toble, Playstations and (non-
alcoholic) bor with its teas and coffees and limited (but, maybe, not too healthy) selection of
snacks, Now, the improvements ore obvious, but even so, they still constitute a work in
progre55.
Today, our youth workers support young people through experiences in o wide range of
activities- including life skills, Employobility Support, community interventions, orts and crofts,
trips ond residentials, community projects ond much more. But, does this stuff actually deliver
a positive end result? The answer is a most definite 'yesl' Every year we provide opportunities
to achieve practical qualifications, and invaluable work ond life experiences. How do we know
it works ? Because people tell u5.
Very recently we were contacted by on ex-silx user. Did we even remember them, they asked.
Of course we didl Thi5 young person5 early life had been bumpy. They had been expelled from
school with no plans for the future. But, they come to Silx ond received support and guidance
from our youth worker5. They told us how we had refused to give up on them even though
they had given up on themselves. Since then, this young person has left university with a
degree and the potential of a great job as well.
Not that many of our young people get degrees. But they con take oway a work-focused
qUt71ifi'cation, a positive plan for their own futures, and enht7nced confidence in themselves. Silx
helps them achieve all that and more.
And we'll continue doing it.,
Jeremy Hayes, Chairperson

12 Month Overview
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The 'Find the Missing, initiative project continued with great success with new
and old young people returning to the Teen Bar and Employability Project with
an increase from 8354 to 11602 young people in participation and involvement.
The Employability Project has been a great success with an increase from 194 to
295 young people attending the project for support and achieving positive,
progressive outcomes.
The summer programme partnership with Newsham and New Delaval youth
forum resulted in 174 young people accessing the playscheme, as well as other
trips and activities.
One to One support was developed throughout the projects, with young people
accessing and benefitting from individual support from youth workers.
Increase in individual outcomes for young people, with 92 young people
achieving accreditations and 44 young people obtaining part and full-time
employment and other progression routes.
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Finding the Missing Project
The 'Finding the Missing, initiative was started in January 2022 in order to locate
and make contact with young people who stopped using our services post Covid.
The initiative consisted of workers contacting young people through social media
platForms, visiting homes and engaging with young people and parents, making
them aware of our support and youth provision, and encouraging them to access
support from our organisation and partners.
Since May 1st 2022 we further increased our exposure through digital platforms
resulting an improved relationship with the young people in Blyth.
Over the 12 month period our effort to finding the missing resulted in a 39%
increase in attendances from 8354 to 11609 with a particular increase in young
people aged 16-25.
Additionally, the Teen Bar was inundated with new young people using the service
and our Employability Project increased the numbers using the support from 194 to
295.

Statistics for the year
In total 1062 individual named young people used our provision 11609 times with
increased participation across all projects and activities
Detached Work
517 individuals
2978 times
Employability Project 295 individuals
2062 times
Teen Bar
569 individuals
5793 times
Trips and Activities
174 individuals
776 times
493 young people used all projects and activities over the 12 month period.
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Monday 12.00- 3.00pm
Wednesday 12.00- 3.00pm
Friday 12.00- 3.00pm
Employability Project
The success of the 'Finding the Missing, initiative resulted in an increase of young people aged
16-25 who were in need of support on issues of Employability.
The major focus of our offer to young people was to increase accredited opportunities
especially CSCS courses, as well as the introduction of one to one individual support, this has
resulted in increased personal outcomes for young people.
Our improved offer has resulted in a large number of external referrals from organisations
such as Job Centre Plus, Northumberland Skil Is and Groundworks. All referrals received one to
one support in order to break down barriers and encourage progression.
Our successf ul partnership with Central Training has continued with 6 CSCS courses being held
this year with four more courses planned from May to December 2023,
Post Covid issues were still in existence this year with
young people experiencing issues resulting in individual
mental health concerns, this continues to be a barrier to
progression for a lot of our young people.
Staff are on hand every session to offer one to one
individual support, advice and guidance around issues of
personal health. This year we have seen an increase in
the number of young people that we have referred into
services for further support. There has also been an
increase in referrals to the local foodbank and young
people requiring financial support and advice due to the
current cost of living crisis.
All staff have undertaken mental health first aid training
in order to improve the support and advice given around
personal issues affecting young people.

Employability Project: Steps to
Employment and Progression
Every year we are able to record and monitor the progress and support offered to the
young people aged 16-25 that attend our Employability Project.
Over the period of May 2022-April 2023, 295 young people accessed the Employability
Project 52/0 more than the previous year. During this period the following has been
achieved..
295 individual young people used the Employability Project 2062 times.
139 young people took courses ranging from CSCS, IOSH and Online courses.
92 young people gained an accreditation.
44 young people obtained employment .
197 individuals were contacted/supported through social media,
144 young people were given one to one support during sessions.
70 referrals were received from external organisations.
201 young people were supported with benefits, housing, debt, family/personal
issues.
56 Cvs were created or renewed,
53 parents made contact referring their young person to the Employability Project.
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Teen Bar Sessions
Monday to Thursday
5pm-8pm
Admission Free
The Teen Bar has continued to be very popular with young people aged 11-19. Arts and
crafts, team games, in house projects and activities, are all very well received and young
people have also been encouraged to participate in health and well-being activities as
well as raising their awareness on issues of personal health.
During the summer period we worked in partnership with Newsham and New Delaval
Youth Forum to deliver a full programme of activities which included daily drop in
sessions and weekly out of the area trips to a number of places including Airbox Bounce,
Whitley Bay Ice Rink, Escape Rooms and Override Skatepark.
Lack of confidence, willingness to participate and motivation has still been a challenge
for the young people and the team of youth workers have worked tirelessly to
encourage participation.
Health and well-being sessions and workshops were regular over the 12 months with
vaping, personal hygiene, looking at mental health and personal safety, as well as
looking at social media implications are some of the topics delivered.
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Health and Well-being activities
Health and Well-being of young people has always been the main focus of providing an
involvement in projects and activities that have raised young people's awareness.
Wednesday evening sessions were dedicated to encouraging young people to acquire
knowledge on issues of mental health, use of energy drinks, online safety, increased use
of vapes, personal hygiene, maintaining healthy relationships and healthy eating. These
are some of the issues that have a personal effect on young people's well-being.
New experiences for the young people around health and well-being were introduced
including a programme of regular gym sessions and outdoor team games these were well
attended and not only benefitted the physical health, but also the mental health and
wellbeing of young people participating,
Plans as from May 2023 will include working in partnership with partner organisations to
deliver healthy lifestyle programmes through Public Health and Community Services as
well as the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit to deliver sessions on knife crime,
malicious communication, county lines and more.

Detached Street Engagement Project
Street engagement/Detached work continued over the 12 month period, with youth workers
present on the streets five evenings a week. Contacts were established and relationships
developed with groups of young people all over Blyth.
Young people are always receptive to our presence and were encouraged to access other
centre- based provision, Silx Employability Project and Summer activities and interventions
Partnership working with police and Blyth Town Council were very effective, with our team
supporting services and liaising with young people in areas of concern.
For the future we intend to increase our presence over the weekends and develop our
partnership working as well as supporting new and existing initiatives in the Blyth area.

Our plans for the next 12 months May 2023- April 2024
Our plans for the next 12 months funding permitted will be the following:
Increase our one to one support to young people in both Teen Bar and
Employability Project.
Improve our knowledge and abilities to find apprenticeships and training
opportunities for young people post 16.
Develop our relationship with health trainers and develop our health and
wellbeing initiatives for young people age 11-25 who use our Teen Bar and
Employability Project.
Extend and Improve our offer of accreditations and develop new opportunities
for learni ng.
Develop recreational and educational opportunities for young people that use the
employability project and encourage further progression.
Develop new partnerships with projects in order to improve our offer of provision.

Health & Wellbeing• Community Projects,
Trips and Events
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Go Karting
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Heart of Blyth
State visit
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Divide and
underland
Climbing
Wall
Apprentlceshlps
fair
Gym
Sessions
ster
Event
Bowling
ICCQ community
Coffee

What do Young People say about Silx?
Silx is a really goodplace to come, I've had
help with personal problems and the staff hove
really helped me with my confidence. Ellie, 17
Silx helped me loods when I wa5 younger 501
came bock to use the Employobility Project,
I've had lots of support with my CV and
lookingfor apprenticeships and jobs. I did
mock interviews with the workers and I now
have o job. Jamie, 18
I have been coming to Silx Teen
Barfor two years, it's the best
place to come. We do loads and I
like getting the free Greggs food
Love having
somewhere to go with
myfriends and it'sfunl
Chloe, 14
Chris. 13

What do Young People say about Silx?
l om oble to tolk to oll of the workers comfortably about ony issues that I might be
concerned about including my mental health.
Abl, 21
The workers ore like parents to me, if I do something wrong
they talk to me about it in a woy l understand. I've mode
some goodfriends ond we come in every doy, there is
nothing elsefor us in Blyth. Kelseyi 15
The Employability Project hos really changed my life. I hove modefriends, got
qualification5 that I never hod before ond now I have got o job, thi5 15 all down
to the Employability Project.
Jack, 20
Silx refused to give up on me
when I had given up on myself, I
wouldn't be where l am without
them. Their hard work really
make5 a difference. Jess, 21
l used to come when I
wa5 12, now I come to
the employobility Project.
I've done load5 and now
have o job. Shay, 17
Se5tploce byforl Love coming to Silx, the stoff ore
mint and I've learnt how to play pool, they've got a
PS5 and they Glwuys take us to good places. Kai, 12

Silx Teen Bar User Statistics May 2019- Apr 2023
Teen Bar
Employability
Detached
TOTAL
2019-20
9123
2083
2040
13256
2020-21
934
5514
9129
2021- 22
4020
1317
3017
8354
2022- 23
5793
2062
3754
11609
During the period May 2022- April 2023 our work was made
possible with the support of the following organisations:.
Ballinger Trust
Band Trust
Newcastle Building Society
Newsham and New Delaval Youth forum
New5ham Resident5 Group
North East Youth Alliance
Northumberland Children's Trust
Northumberland County Council
Northumberland Employability Network
Northumberland Village Homes
Northumberland CVA
Northumbria Police 18lythl
North ofTyne Combined Authoritv
Platten Family Trust
Public Health and Community Services
Riddell Fund
RW Mann Trust
Barbour Trust
Bernicia Homes
Blyth Academy
Blyth Family Hub
Blyth Town Council
Blyth Town Council Community Fund
British Volt
Buffalo Community Centre
Carr Ellison Trust
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Community Foundation Tyne and Wear
Coop Local Community Fund
CVA Blyth Vallev
Employment Northumberland Community
Garfi'eld Weston
Hadrian Trust
Heart of Blyth
Headway Arts
Hedley Denton Trust
lan Levy MP
i.c.c.o
Job Centre Plus
Joseph Strong Trust
Karbon Homes
La6 initiative
Spriggs Trust
St Marys Church
Street Games
South East Area Locality Team
The Joicey Trust
TNL Community Fund
Violence Reduction Unit
Wellesley Trust
Willan Trust 1989
Youth Focus North East
Youn8 Mind5
UK Youth
LGA F oundation
Northumberland Abuse Domestic Service
NE Youth
Please help us make the next year as successful as the last.
You can get in touch with us at silxteen@aol.com or 01670 351356

# **People and Drugs Ltd A company Limited by guarantee** 

**Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30th of April 2023** 

**Charity number 1118360 Company number 06016546** 



**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Contents** 

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|Trustees’ annual report|1 - 8|
|Independent examiner’s report|9|
|Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure||
|account)|10|
|Balance Sheet|11|
|Notes to the financial statements|12 - 22|





**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

People and Drugs Ltd, known as (Silx Teen Bar Youth Project) as a charity, are very pleased to present a report of another successful year. 

The Annual Trustees’ and Directors’ report, provides detailed information on all the projects, activities and the achievements of the young people attending the project and it also provides a report on the financial statements of the charity for the year May 1[st] 2022 to 30[th] April 2023. 

The information provided meets the requirements of a Trustees’ and Directors’ Report and financial information for the Charities Commission and Companies House. A detailed separate report on the youth offer and achievements of the organisation and the young people can be found on the Charities Commission Website. 

The information and the financial statements also comply with the Charities Act of 2011, the Companies Act of 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting as well as the Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended in Practice that is applicable to charities that are preparing accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting applicable to the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) which has been effective as from 1st of January 2019. 

## **Our youth offer of provision through projects and activities for the young people of Blyth** 

The Trustees and Directors of the organisation, youth workers, and young people are delighted to report that the organisation has had an excellent year with an 18% increase in the number of young people using the project from 895 to 1,062. Attendance in the 12 month period rose from 8,354 compared to the previous year of 11,609 and that represents a 39% increase. 

There has been an increase in attendance in all of our projects as well as in our partner organisations. The demise and end of The Northumberland Youth Service administered through Northumberland County Council, resulted in the need for our organisation to increase delivery hours and support for young people, in order to compensate for the loss of Northumberland Youth Service ending their 50-year association of supporting young people in the Blyth area. 

Post-Covid issues still continue to be in existence with young people’s behaviour in schools and in our youth clubs very different from previous years. Lack of socialisation with their peers in a structured environment resulted in a need to increase our One to One support and deliver a varied program of activities based on the age and need of the young people who were using the Teen Bar. 

Recruitment of staffing was an issue and like most youth organisations, we have had extreme difficulties in replacing experienced staff as there is a reluctance of people wanting to train to be youth workers to work with young people. 

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Our ‘Finding the Missing’ initiative continued to be a very effective tool for re-engaging young people, not only through our provision but also to partner organisations. There is no question that the 39% increase in attendance and the 18% increase in individual young people using our provision, was very much down to the ‘Finding the Missing’ initiative of making contact with young people, and their parents, working with job centres, schools and training providers in order to encourage young people to re-engage with our provision. 

Our Employability Project was extremely popular with a 52% increase in the number of young people, with an increase from 194 individual young people to 295 using the project 2,062 times, compared to attendance of 1,317 from the previous year. This is a record number of young people accessing the project and improving their potential for future employment. More are gaining CSCS certification, signing on to online courses, and accessing one-to-one individual support, resulting in improved outcomes relating to progression to employment education and training. 

CSCS certification and online courses were very popular with young people 16 to 25. Young people from Blyth, Ashington, and Bedlington were being referred for support and access for this certification. In total 139 young people accessed the accreditation opportunities, with 92 young people gaining accreditations and 44 young people obtaining employment. 

An additional pleasing progression for the Employability Project was the increase in the number of 16-year-old school leavers who started using the project over the year. 

One of the common themes for both Teen Bar and Employability Project is the noticeable increase in the number of young people using the projects with neurodivergent conditions, and as far as the Employability Project is concerned, the most significant factor for not progressing to employment, education, or training. 

The four evening Teen Bar sessions continued to be very popular with young people 11 to 19. Over the 12-month period, 569 individual young people used the project 5,793 times. Problems with young people adjusting to post - Covid, still continued within sessions with the team of workers, developing a program that encouraged the participation and involvement of young people. One-to-one individual support was a necessity within all Teen Bar sessions as safeguarding, relationships, as well as addressing personal issues to the young people was a daily occurrence, that required additional support. 

Mental Health of young people continued to be the main issue throughout the year. The increase of young people with neurodivergent conditions, combined with personal anxieties and mental health conditions resulted in a need for increased support from our youth team and an increase in referrals. 

Health and well-being activities were always part of the program at the Teen Bar. However, issues relating to individual health and personal well-being resulted in additional sessions and support from professional organisations through the provision of training from UK Minds and NDAS, with a focus on supporting young people with mental health and personal issues. 

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Detached and Outreach sessions continued throughout the year with 517 individual young people being contacted on the streets. Outreach sessions supported the ‘Find the Missing’ initiative with workers visiting homes, meeting young people at venues, working with parents, using social media platforms, and encouraging new and old young people to use the Teen Bar and Employability Project. 

Despite the high numbers of young people on the streets of Blyth, the streets were relatively quiet as far as youth disorder is concerned. The ‘Hot Spot areas’ that may have been a concern in the past, either did not exist or were not reported. Our Detached team was out on the streets up to five evenings a week, as well as attending local events. The Detached team was very successful in encouraging young people aged 16 to 25 years to use the Employability project and contributed towards the increase in participation. 

Summer Programme trips and activities were provided differently from previous years. Delivering a Summer Play scheme for young people 11 to 16 in partnership with Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum was one of the most successful initiatives as well as delivering 12 trips and activities to Ice Skating, Go-Karting North East, Escape Newcastle and Override Skateboarding Centre. In total 174 young people attended the above activities 776 times. 

Additionally, we were able to involve our team of workers and young people in community initiatives like Apprentice and youth Employment fairs, ICCQ community events, and a Macmillan Coffee morning run by young people from the Employability Project. 

## **Individual young people and attendance** 

There was an increase in the number of young people using the individual projects as well as attendance over the 12-month period. 

1,062 individual young people aged 11 to 25 used the offer of provision 11,609 times. 

The breakdown of the above numbers was the following 

|●|Detached and Outreach work    517|Detached and Outreach work    517|2,978 times|
|---|---|---|---|
|●|Employability Project|295|2,062 times|
|●|Teen Bar|569|5,793 times|
|●|Trips and activities|174|776 times|



**** 493 young people used all or some of the projects over the above period 

## **Financial Review of People and Drugs Ltd) Silx Teen Bar Youth Project** 

The Trustees of the organisation are extremely grateful for the support we received from funding and partner organisations. The funding received allows us to deliver projects and activities for the young people of Blyth. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

All finances of the organisation are administered through the Sage financial system and that has allowed the Development Manager and Office Manager to be able to manage the income and expenditure of the organisation and at the same time provide the Trustees of the organisation with accurate and up-to-date financial information to Trustees on a monthly basis. 

Income for the year 2022/23 was £211,826, compared to the expenditure of £245,526 with an operational loss of £33,700. Income for the previous year was £253,651 with expenditure of £226,190. 

The operational loss was due to the need to provide additional sessions and increase our oneto-one support, as well as the timing of funding received. 

The Balance sheet as of 30th April 2023 states a carried forward amount of £254,239 compared to £287,939 from the previous year. The £254,239 is made up of £123,380 Unrestricted Funds and £130,859 Restricted Funds. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The organisation always aims to increase the reserves of the organisation. For the year ending April 30th, 2023 our reserves stand at £123,380 which are very similar to previous years of £122,524. 

## **Funders** 

The trustees of the organisation are grateful for the support from all funding organisations. 

Fundraising has always been a priority for the organisation with 60% of the Development Manager’s time allocated to the submission of funding applications and the future of the charity for the next few years will be dependent on the success of funding applications. 

The increasing number of young people using the project and the demand from partner organisations to develop new initiatives, focusing on the needs of young people will provide additional pressure to raise additional funds. 

Over the 12-month period, there was a reduction in the funding received £211,826 compared to £253,651 in the previous year. 

The success of the UK Youth Fund of £105,000 over three years was an excellent acquisition for the organisation, with the funds used to maintain and develop our support with young people in Teen Bar and Employability projects, around the issue of Mental Health support and one-to-one support. 

NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant contributed to extension and development of our Employability Support, with additional funding being awarded to continue the work and engage young people 16 to 25 with employability and accreditation support. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

Over the 12-month period, we received excellent support from the Community Foundation, as well as The Ballinger Trust and Garfield Weston Trust. The Platten Family Trust allowed the Employability Project to extend and develop the CSCS Courses and accreditations with positive outcomes for young people. 

## **Plans for the future** 

Over the past two years, with the demise and eventual ending of youth offer for young people 11 to 19 and voluntary sector organisations from Northumberland County Council, there has been increased pressure on the voluntary sector and Silx Teen Bar Youth Project in particular to provide an offer of provision for young people of Blyth. 

The Trustees are fully aware of the needs of the organisation, with the constant need to raise funds, improve the quality of our delivery, as well as being able to meet the ever-changing needs of the young people of Bluth. 

Improving the quality of our delivery and increasing the number of our youth workers, who are able to meet the objectives of the organisation and the needs of our delivery is the main priority for the organisation. 

As far as the content of delivery is concerned, increasing the frequency and quality of our oneto-one support is a necessity to meet the needs of young people, especially relating to personal and health-related issues. 

For the period 1st May 2023 until the end of April 2024, the plans of the organisation are as follows: 

- Continue to consult and record young people’s issues that allow us to determine the needs of young people. 

- Improve our knowledge and ability to find apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people aged 16+. 

- Improve the quality of our offer to young people. 

- Increase our one-to-one support, especially in Teen Bar and Employability Projects 

- - Develop a working relationship with Public Health and Community Services in order to increase, improve, and develop health and well-being initiatives for young people. 

- Extend and develop our offer of accreditations and develop new opportunities for learning that encourage progression. 

- Develop recreational and educational opportunities for young people that use the Employability Project. 

## **Reference and Administrative details of the organisation** 

Registered Charity number: 1118360 Registered Company number: 06016546 

Registered Office: 5 Church Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1BG 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Directors and Trustees** 

Jeremy Hayes Chairperson Reverend Catherine Macpherson Ernest Paul Chapple Kelly Marie Savage (Russell) Johny Gavigan Tara Lamb 

## **Independent examiner** 

Connected Voice Business Services ltd 1 Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX 

## **Bank** 

Santander Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB 

## **Structure and Governance and Management Governing documents** 

People and Drugs Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee and has been incorporated since the 1st December 2006 and the charity itself was registered on the 13th March 2007. 

The company was established under the Memorandum of Association which establishes the powers and objectives of the charitable company governed by the Articles of Association. 

## **Appointment of Trustees** 

Trustees of the organisation are appointed through an election and can serve more than one term. All Trustees and prospective trustees are encouraged to attend each organisational monthly meeting. 

Any new Trustees are made aware of the needs of the organisation and are encouraged to visit the projects and activities in order to be aware of the work of the organisation. 

Additionally, meetings with the Chairperson and senior staff will take place in order to be made aware of the operational and financial side and needs of the organisation. Trustees are also made aware of their obligations and encouraged to undertake specific roles and responsibilities. Trustees will also be provided with an Annual Report and latest accounts and 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

have access to policy and procedures as well as undertake an organisational Disclosure Barring Service check. 

## **Organisational Procedures** 

There is regular contact between the Development Manager and Trustees. There are telephone, email, and bi-monthly management meetings and this allows the Trustees to be fully aware of the needs of the organisation. 

The day-to-day management and delivery of the work are undertaken by a team of paid staff, line managed through designated Trustees and in particular the Chairperson of the organisation. 

## **Financial Risk Management** 

All trustees are fully aware of all financial issues of the organisation. Accurate and up-to-date information is provided on a monthly basis, either through email or monthly meetings as well as through regular communication with the Development Manager. 

The lease of the premises is updated every two years and the current lease is due to expire 2025. 

## **Public Benefit Statement** 

The objectives of the organisation have remained the same. Over the years we have successfully been able to diversify and adapt our provision to meet the changing needs of young people and the Blyth community. All our projects and activities and methodology of delivery are geared towards providing the young people of Blyth with an offer of provision that benefits the young people we work with ages 11 to 25. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of the law, are responsible for the preparation of the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and the (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Standards). 

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which will give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of those resources, which will include income and expenditure of the charitable company for that year. 

In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. 

- Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP. 

- Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 

- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained financial statements. 

- Prepare financial statements on an ongoing concern basis, unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The Trustees are responsible for the keeping of records and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure the statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 

The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## 19/09/2023 

Approved by the Board on ………………………………. 

Signed on their behalf by ………………………………… Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes (Sep 19, 2023 18:08 GMT+1) 

Jerry Hayes, Chairperson 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

I report on the financial statements of People and Drugs Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2023, which are set out on pages 10 to 22. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity's trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners. 

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: 

- h examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 

- h 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 

- h to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's statement** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

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

- h the accounts do not accord with such records; or 

- h 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 

- h the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). 

I 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. 

Lilian Hetherington FCA Connected Voice Business Services Ltd One Strawberry Place Newcastle upon Tyne Lilian Hetherington NE1 4 B X Lilian Hetherington (Sep 19, 2023 21:10 GMT+1) 

Date: 

19/09/2023 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

(INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

|6<br>7<br>Other trading activities<br>8<br>9<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>10<br>Operation of the charity<br>**_Total expenditure_**<br>**_Net income/(expenditure)_**<br>Transfers between funds<br>**_Net movement of funds_**<br>Charitable activities<br>**_Total income_**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Income from:**<br>Investments<br>Charitable activities<br>Grants and contracts<br>Notes<br>**_Total funds carried forward_**<br>**Reconciliation of funds**<br>Total funds brought forward|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>8,577<br>53<br>8,630<br>52,094<br>52,094<br>( 43,464 )<br>12,097<br>( 31,367 )<br>154,747<br>123,380|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>84,044<br>119,152<br>-<br>-<br>203,196<br>193,432<br>-<br>193,432<br>9,764<br>( 12,097 )<br>( 2,333 )<br>133,192<br>130,859|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**84,044**<br>**119,152**<br>**8,577**<br>**53**<br>**211,826**<br>**245,526**<br>**245,526**<br>**( 33,700 )**<br>-<br>**( 33,700 )**<br>**287,939**<br>**254,239**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||42,029<br>199,214<br>12,346<br>63|
|||||253,651|
|||||226,190|
|||||226,190|
|||||27,461<br>-|
|||||27,461<br>260,478|
|||||287,939|



The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities 

The notes on pages 12 to 22 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

Charity Number 1118360 Company Number 06016546 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

As at 30 April 2023 

|Community Foundation Summer Program<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>18<br>22,174<br>**_Total fixed assets_**<br>**22,174**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>19<br>-<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>20<br>275,973<br>**_Total current assets_**<br>**275,973**<br>**Creditors:**amounts falling due within<br>one year<br>21<br>**( 43,908 )**<br>**_Net current assets_**<br>**232,065**<br>**_Total assets less current liabilities_**<br>**254,239**<br>**_Total net assets or liabilities_**<br>**254,239**<br>**Funds of the charity**<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>123,380<br>Restricted income funds<br>130,859<br>**_Total funds_**<br>**254,239**<br>Notes|**£**<br>-<br>288,035<br>**288,035**<br>**( 32,589 )**|**Total**<br>**2022**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|
|||32,492|
|||**32,492**<br>**255,446**|
|||**287,939**|
|||**287,939**|
|||154,747<br>133,192|
|||**287,939**|



The company was entitled to an exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with the respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. 

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. 

The notes on pages 12 to 22 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

19/09/2023 These financial statements were approved by the Board on: and are signed on its behalf by: Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes Chairperson Jeremy Hayes (Sep 19, 2023 18:08 GMT+1) 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 1 **Accounting Policies** 

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: 

## 2 **Basis of accounting** 

## 2.1 **Basis of preparation** 

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. 

The accounts 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. 

People and Drugs Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. 

## 2.2 **Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis** 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows.  The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern. 

## 3 **Income** 

## 3.1 **Recognition of Income** 

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

## 3.2 **Offsetting** 

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities or income and expenses unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102. 

## 3.3 **Grants and donations** 

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the  income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not  deferred. 

Income received in advance or provision of other specified services is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met. 

## 3.4 **Volunteer help - community foundation summer program** 

The value of volunteer help received is not included in the financial statements but is described in the trustees' annual report. 

## 3.5 **Interest receivable** 

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. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 3.6 **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the  purposes of 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 particular areas of the charities' work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. 

## 4 **Expenditure and liabilities** 

## 4.1 **Liability recognition** 

Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with 

## 4.2 **Charitable activities** 

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of youth work and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. 

## 4.3 **Governance and support costs** 

Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. 

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

## 4.4 **Irrecoverable VAT** 

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the  expenditure was incurred. 

## 4.5 **Creditors** 

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. 

## 4.6 **Provisions for liabilities** 

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. 

## 5 **Assets** 

## 5.1 **Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity** 

Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows: 

Leashold improvements Straight Line 20% Activity resources Straight Line 20% Office and computer equipment Straight Line 20% Fittings and equipment Straight Line 20% 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Analysis of income** 

|6<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>British Volt<br>Hedley Denton<br>The Joicey Trust<br>UK Youth<br>The Ballinger Charitable Trust<br>EDF Energy Grant<br>Northumberland CC - Omicron Hospitality and<br>Leisure Grant<br>Homes for Northumberland<br>Northumberland Village Homes<br>Newcastle Building Society Community Fund<br>Barbour Foundation<br>Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust<br>Joseph Strong Frazer Trust<br>Plattan Trust<br>Coalfields<br>Blyth Town Council<br>Other small donations<br>RW Mann Trust|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>1,500<br>5,000<br>20,544<br>500<br>2,000<br>-<br>500<br>-<br>1,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>13,000<br>1,500<br>-<br>38,500<br>-<br>84,044|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**1,500**<br>**5,000**<br>**20,544**<br>**500**<br>**2,000**<br>**-**<br>**500**<br>**-**<br>**1,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**13,000**<br>**1,500**<br>**-**<br>**38,500**<br>**-**<br>**84,044**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||5,000<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,112<br>-<br>2,500<br>1,000<br>5,000<br>2,667<br>1,500<br>-<br>2,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>2,250|
|||||42,029|



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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

|**Analysis of income**continued<br>7<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Ballinger Trust<br>TB Ballinger Trust<br>Community Foundation Summer Program<br>Garfield Western Foundation<br>Karbon Homes<br>LGA Foundation Grant<br>Riddell Trust<br>Wellesley Trust<br>Willan Trust<br>William Leech<br>8<br>**Other trading activities**<br>Tuck shop income<br>9<br>**Income from investments**<br>NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant<br>Wansbeck CVS Digital Fund<br>Rise North East Grant<br>Hadrian Trust<br>The Band Trust<br>Hire of workers from People and Drugs to<br>Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum<br>Bank interest<br>Youth Focus North East<br>Northumberland Children's Trust<br>BBC Children In Need<br>Coalfields Regeneration Grant<br>The Wellesley Trust Fund<br>LA6 Employability Support<br>Community Foundation Corona Recovery Fund<br>Police Crime Commissioner's Fund<br>COVID-19 Return to Work<br>The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust<br>Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund<br>Newcastle Building Society|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>7,173<br>1,404<br>8,577<br>53<br>53|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>5,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,000<br>-<br>15,000<br>1,000<br>3,000<br>6,261<br>2,000<br>3,000<br>6,000<br>27,891<br>5,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>8,000<br>8,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>119,152<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**5,000**<br>**10,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**9,000**<br>**-**<br>**15,000**<br>**1,000**<br>**3,000**<br>**6,261**<br>**2,000**<br>**3,000**<br>**6,000**<br>**27,891**<br>**5,000**<br>**5,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**8,000**<br>**8,000**<br>**5,000**<br>**-**<br>**119,152**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**7,173**<br>**1,404**<br>**8,577**<br>**53**<br>**53**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||9,998<br>-<br>-<br>8,243<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>-<br>8,335<br>15,000<br>-<br>-<br>16,295<br>-<br>-<br>6,000<br>2,509<br>-<br>-<br>4,688<br>30,000<br>30,000<br>8,000<br>3,850<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>6,295|
|||||199,214|
|||||Total<br>2022<br>£|
|||||11,159<br>1,186|
|||||12,346|
|||||63|
|||||63|



Income was £211,826 (2022: £253,651) of which £8,630 was unrestricted or designated (2022: £42,408) and £203,196 was restricted (2022: £211,243) 

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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Analysis of expenditure** 

|10|**_Charitable activities_**<br>Direct costs<br>Support costs<br>Governance costs<br>Youth workers other costs<br>Youth workers training<br>Young people's activities<br>Young People's Progress expenses<br>Project equipment<br>Salaries office<br>Accommodation costs<br>Office costs<br>Summer activities<br>Volunteer expenses<br>Youth workers salaries<br>Supplies (Tuck Shop)<br>Bank charges<br>Professional fees<br>Printing posting and stationery<br>Affiliations<br>Independent examiner's fees for reporting on<br>the accounts<br>Equipment, furniture and refurbishment<br>PR and marketing<br>Insurance<br>Depreciation<br>Trustee meeting costs<br>Other costs - Newsham|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>2,793<br>95<br>-<br>925<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>592<br>10,416<br>11,696<br>3,462<br>787<br>205<br>961<br>654<br>1,972<br>472<br>3,552<br>1,514<br>10,318<br>1,680<br>-<br>52,094|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>132,039<br>1,523<br>2,213<br>18,690<br>5,808<br>6,372<br>-<br>-<br>11,060<br>4,179<br>5,295<br>1,051<br>1,676<br>305<br>1,767<br>698<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>374<br>-<br>77<br>305<br>193,432|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**134,832**<br>**1,618**<br>**2,213**<br>**19,615**<br>**5,808**<br>**6,372**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**11,652**<br>**14,595**<br>**16,991**<br>**4,513**<br>**2,463**<br>**510**<br>**2,728**<br>**1,352**<br>**1,972**<br>**472**<br>**3,552**<br>**1,888**<br>**10,318**<br>**1,757**<br>**305**<br>**245,526**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||125,492<br>1,764<br>1,713<br>9,286<br>8,035<br>1,257<br>1,085<br>70<br>21,748<br>14,109<br>9,987<br>5,700<br>1,493<br>812<br>4,028<br>1,970<br>2,058<br>460<br>1,871<br>1,860<br>9,448<br>1,452<br>493|
||||||226,190|



Expenditure on charitable activities was £245,526 (2022: £226,190) of which £52,094 was unrestricted or designated (2022: £20,813) and £193,432 was restricted (2022: £205,377) 

11 **Fees for examination of the accounts** 

|Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts<br>Other accountancy services paid to the examiner|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**1,757**<br>**1,440**<br>**3,197**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||1,452<br>1,922|
|||3,374|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 12 **Analysis of staff costs, and the cost of key management personnel** 

|Salaries and NI<br>Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan)|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**144,615**<br>**1,869**<br>**146,484**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||145,260<br>1,980|
|||147,240|



No employee received C160 above £60,000 (2022: nil) 

The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the Trustees, Office Manager and the Senior Youth Worker. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £41,549 (2022: £44,343). 

## 13 **Staff numbers** 

The average monthly head count was 13 staff (2022: 12 staff) and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year were as follows: 

|Charitable activities<br>Fundraising<br>Management<br>The parts of the charity in which the employee's work|**2023**<br>**Number**<br>**0.5**<br>**3.5**<br>**1.5**<br>**5.5**|2022<br>Number|
|---|---|---|
|||0.5<br>3.5<br>1.5|
|||5.5|



## 14 **Transactions with trustees** 

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity. 

## 15 **Trustees' expenses** 

The following detail the expenses incurred by the trustees. 

|Reimbursement of travel expenses for J Gavigan<br>Reimbursement of travel expenses for T Lamb|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**40**<br>**115**<br>**155**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||20<br>-|
|||20|



## **Transaction(s) with related parties** 

There has been no related party transactions in the reporting period. 

## 16 **Defined contribution pension scheme** 

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 

The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amount to £1,869 (2022: £1,980). There was  £971 outstanding as at 30 April 2023 (2022: £861) 

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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 17 **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 objectives. 

|**Leasehold**<br>18 **Tangible fixed assets**<br>**Improvements**<br>**£**<br>**Cost**<br>Balance brought forward<br>36,628<br>Additions<br>-<br>Disposals<br>-<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>36,628<br>**Depreciation**<br>Basis<br>SL<br>Rate<br>20%<br>Balance brought forward<br>14,909<br>Depreciation charge for year<br>7,325<br>Disposals<br>-<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>22,234<br>**Net book value**<br>**Brought forward**<br>21,719<br>**Carried forward**<br>14,394|**Activity**<br>**Resources**<br>**£**<br>13,820<br>-<br>-<br>13,820<br>SL<br>20%<br>12,355<br>319<br>-<br>12,674<br>1,465<br>1,146|**Office**<br>**Equipment**<br>**£**<br>12,686<br>-<br>-<br>12,686<br>SL<br>20%<br>6,331<br>1,621<br>-<br>7,952<br>6,355<br>4,734|**Fittings and**<br>**Equipment**<br>**£**<br>41,168<br>-<br>-<br>41,168<br>SL<br>20%<br>38,215<br>1,053<br>-<br>39,268<br>2,953<br>1,900|**Total**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**104,302**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
|||||**104,302**|
|||||**71,810**<br>**10,318**<br>**-**|
|||||**82,128**|
||||||
|||||**32,492**|
||||||
|||||**22,174**|



## 19 **Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year)** 

|20<br>Short term deposits<br>Cash at bank<br>Cash in hand<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Trade debtors|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**135,270**<br>**140,259**<br>**444**<br>**275,973**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||-|
|||-|
|||2022<br>£|
|||135,217<br>152,368<br>450|
|||288,035|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 21 **Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)** 

|**reditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)**|||
|---|---|---|
|Other creditors<br>Deferred income<br>Accruals<br>Trade creditors<br>Pension<br>Independent examination of accounts|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**1,762**<br>**4,307**<br>**1,159**<br>**1,680**<br>**35,000**<br>**43,908**|2022<br>£|
|||427<br>15,146<br>1,073<br>1,452<br>14,491|
|||32,589|



## 22 **Deferred income** 

Deferred income comprises of advance payments from grants that relate to future periods 

|Balance carried forward<br>Balance brought forward<br>Amount deferred in year<br>Amount released to income earned from<br>charitable activities|**2023**<br>**£**|
|---|---|
||**14,491**<br>**( 14,491 )**<br>**35,000**|
||**35,000**|



## 23 **Events after the end of the reporting period** 

No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 24 **Analysis of charitable funds** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General unrestricted fund<br>Designated funds<br>Leasehold improvements<br>**_Totals_**<br>**Analysis of movements in**<br>**unrestricted funds**|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>133,028<br>21,719<br>154,747|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>8,630<br>-<br>8,630|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 44,769 )<br>( 7,325 )<br>( 52,094)|**Transfers**<br>£<br>12,097<br>-<br>12,097|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**108,986**<br>**14,394**|
||||||**123,380**|



## **Purpose of unrestricted funds** 

General unrestricted fund Designated funds Leasehold improvements 

The 'free reserves' after allowing for designated funds 

Represents the net book value of the leasehold improvements 

|**Restricted funds**<br>Awards for All National Lottery<br>Community Fund<br>Ballinger Trust<br>TB Ballinger Trust<br>Blyth Town Council Part 3<br>Blyth Town Council Community<br>Grant<br>Carr-Ellison Trust<br>Coalfields Regeneration Grant<br>Coalfields Trust<br>Co-op Local Community Fund<br>Community Foundation Corona<br>Community Foundation  Summer<br>Program<br>Covid Return to Work<br>EDF Energy Grant<br>Garfield Weston Foundation Grant<br>Hadrian Trust<br>Hedley Denton Foundation<br>Northumberland Homes<br>_Sub total_<br>Barbour Foundation<br>British Volt<br>Blyth Town Council<br>**Analysis of movement in**<br>**restricted funds**|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>5,548<br>1,612<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,710<br>-<br>3,814<br>-<br>10,146<br>-<br>1,987<br>1,493<br>-<br>3,034<br>9,112<br>9,526<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>53,482|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>-<br>5,000<br>10,000<br>1,500<br>20,544<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>500<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>9,000<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>1,000<br>500<br>-<br>70,044|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 5,583 )<br>( 4,732 )<br>( 3,743 )<br>( 1,476 )<br>-<br>( 4,581 )<br>( 26 )<br>( 989 )<br>( 500 )<br>( 10,090 )<br>( 231 )<br>( 1,318 )<br>( 1,493 )<br>( 8,668 )<br>( 3,034 )<br>( 7,507 )<br>( 8,016 )<br>( 1,000 )<br>( 500 )<br>(373)<br>( 63,860 )|**Transfers**<br>£<br>35<br>588<br>-<br>( 24 )<br>( 20,544 )<br>111<br>14<br>( 432 )<br>-<br>( 56 )<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>( 332 )<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(2,127)<br>(22,767)|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**-**<br>**2,468**<br>**6,257**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**240**<br>**4,988**<br>**2,393**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,769**<br>**669**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,605**<br>**16,510**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
||||||**36,899**|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

24 **Analysis of charitable funds** continued 

|**Restricted funds**<br>_brought forward_<br>Karbon Homes<br>LA6 Initiative<br>Newcastle Building Society Grant<br>Northumberland Childrens Trust-<br>Detached Work<br>N'land Village Homes<br>NCC- Omicron Hospitality and<br>Leisure Grant<br>NHS Grant<br>NTCA Youth Employment 1<br>NTCA Youth Employment 2<br>Plattan Trust<br>Riddell Trust Grant<br>Rise North East Part 2<br>The Joicey Trust<br>Tesco Community Grant<br>UK Youth<br>VRU Grant<br>Wellesley Trust Grant<br>Willan Trust<br>Youth Focus North East<br>**_Totals_**<br>LA6 ESF Community Grant<br>Joseph Strong Frazer Trust<br>Police Crime Commissioner's Fund<br>Schofield Trust<br>LGA Foundation<br>Youth Activities - N'land Fund<br>**Analysis of movement in**<br>**restricted funds**<br>Ridley Family Charity<br>N'land CC - Youth<br>RW Mann Trust<br>William Leech|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>53,482<br>-<br>-<br>8,293<br>5,556<br>-<br>19,121<br>-<br>6,000<br>10,507<br>1,875<br>2,667<br>800<br>-<br>-<br>2,014<br>-<br>3,158<br>4,209<br>-<br>1,000<br>1,626<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>-<br>4,384<br>133,192|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>70,044<br>1,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>6,261<br>2,000<br>-<br>3,000<br>6,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,491<br>18,400<br>13,000<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>1,500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>38,500<br>5,000<br>8,000<br>8,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>203,196|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 63,860 )<br>( 701 )<br>( 4,017 )<br>( 606 )<br>( 10,779 )<br>( 2,184 )<br>( 1,599 )<br>( 2,872 )<br>( 3,733 )<br>-<br>( 1,875 )<br>( 1,025 )<br>( 350 )<br>( 32,988 )<br>( 2,284 )<br>( 6,482 )<br>( 18 )<br>-<br>( 1,945 )<br>( 1,432 )<br>( 884 )<br>( 1,020 )<br>( 1,912 )<br>( 500 )<br>( 36,004 )<br>( 3,577 )<br>( 8,123 )<br>( 700 )<br>( 1,818 )<br>(144)<br>(193,432)|**Transfers**<br>£<br>( 22,767 )<br>( 299 )<br>1,017<br>( 2,446 )<br>6,892<br>184<br>-<br>( 128 )<br>-<br>( 10,507 )<br>-<br>( 1,642 )<br>( 450 )<br>23,574<br>-<br>-<br>( 1,996 )<br>-<br>( 442 )<br>( 2,777 )<br>( 616 )<br>20<br>286<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(12,097)|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**36,899**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**5,241**<br>**7,930**<br>**-**<br>**17,522**<br>**-**<br>**8,267**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**77**<br>**16,116**<br>**6,518**<br>**-**<br>**5,000**<br>**771**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**2,496**<br>**1,423**<br>**7,877**<br>**7,300**<br>**3,182**<br>**4,240**|
||||||**130,859**|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

24 **Analysis of charitable funds continued** 

## **Purpose of major restricted funds** 

Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor 

UK Youth 

Three years of funding was secured in order to develop the organisation's one to one support and part deliver Teen Bar sessions as well as contribute towards Teen Bar core costs. 

NTCA VCSE Youth employment This funding is a contribution towards working with young people in the Employability Project and delivering the Finding the Missing initiative. 

## **Transfers between funds** 

Between unrestricted funds and restricted funds. 

**Reason for transfer Amount £** To reclassify some restricted funds to unrestricted. **12,097** 

**-** 

## 25 **Capital commitments** 

As at 30 April 2023, the charity had no capital commitments (2022 -£nil) 

## 26 **Analysis of net assets between funds** 

|Cash at bank and in hand<br>Other net current assets/(liabilities)<br>Tangible fixed assets|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>22,174<br>145,114<br>( 43,908 )<br>123,380|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>130,859<br>-<br>130,859|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**22,174**<br>**275,973**<br>**( 43,908 )**<br>**254,239**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||32,493<br>288,035<br>( 32,589 )|
|||||287,939|



## 27 **Operating leases** 

The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows; 

|Not later than one year<br>Later than one year and not later than two years|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**7,500**<br>**7,500**<br>**15,000**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||7,500<br>-|
|||7,500|



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# **People and Drugs Ltd A company Limited by guarantee** 

**Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30th of April 2023** 

**Charity number 1118360 Company number 06016546** 



**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Contents** 

||Page|
|---|---|
|Trustees’ annual report|1 - 8|
|Independent examiner’s report|9|
|Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure||
|account)|10|
|Balance Sheet|11|
|Notes to the financial statements|12 - 22|





**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

People and Drugs Ltd, known as (Silx Teen Bar Youth Project) as a charity, are very pleased to present a report of another successful year. 

The Annual Trustees’ and Directors’ report, provides detailed information on all the projects, activities and the achievements of the young people attending the project and it also provides a report on the financial statements of the charity for the year May 1[st] 2022 to 30[th] April 2023. 

The information provided meets the requirements of a Trustees’ and Directors’ Report and financial information for the Charities Commission and Companies House. A detailed separate report on the youth offer and achievements of the organisation and the young people can be found on the Charities Commission Website. 

The information and the financial statements also comply with the Charities Act of 2011, the Companies Act of 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting as well as the Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended in Practice that is applicable to charities that are preparing accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting applicable to the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) which has been effective as from 1st of January 2019. 

## **Our youth offer of provision through projects and activities for the young people of Blyth** 

The Trustees and Directors of the organisation, youth workers, and young people are delighted to report that the organisation has had an excellent year with an 18% increase in the number of young people using the project from 895 to 1,062. Attendance in the 12 month period rose from 8,354 compared to the previous year of 11,609 and that represents a 39% increase. 

There has been an increase in attendance in all of our projects as well as in our partner organisations. The demise and end of The Northumberland Youth Service administered through Northumberland County Council, resulted in the need for our organisation to increase delivery hours and support for young people, in order to compensate for the loss of Northumberland Youth Service ending their 50-year association of supporting young people in the Blyth area. 

Post-Covid issues still continue to be in existence with young people’s behaviour in schools and in our youth clubs very different from previous years. Lack of socialisation with their peers in a structured environment resulted in a need to increase our One to One support and deliver a varied program of activities based on the age and need of the young people who were using the Teen Bar. 

Recruitment of staffing was an issue and like most youth organisations, we have had extreme difficulties in replacing experienced staff as there is a reluctance of people wanting to train to be youth workers to work with young people. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

Our ‘Finding the Missing’ initiative continued to be a very effective tool for re-engaging young people, not only through our provision but also to partner organisations. There is no question that the 39% increase in attendance and the 18% increase in individual young people using our provision, was very much down to the ‘Finding the Missing’ initiative of making contact with young people, and their parents, working with job centres, schools and training providers in order to encourage young people to re-engage with our provision. 

Our Employability Project was extremely popular with a 52% increase in the number of young people, with an increase from 194 individual young people to 295 using the project 2,062 times, compared to attendance of 1,317 from the previous year. This is a record number of young people accessing the project and improving their potential for future employment. More are gaining CSCS certification, signing on to online courses, and accessing one-to-one individual support, resulting in improved outcomes relating to progression to employment education and training. 

CSCS certification and online courses were very popular with young people 16 to 25. Young people from Blyth, Ashington, and Bedlington were being referred for support and access for this certification. In total 139 young people accessed the accreditation opportunities, with 92 young people gaining accreditations and 44 young people obtaining employment. 

An additional pleasing progression for the Employability Project was the increase in the number of 16-year-old school leavers who started using the project over the year. 

One of the common themes for both Teen Bar and Employability Project is the noticeable increase in the number of young people using the projects with neurodivergent conditions, and as far as the Employability Project is concerned, the most significant factor for not progressing to employment, education, or training. 

The four evening Teen Bar sessions continued to be very popular with young people 11 to 19. Over the 12-month period, 569 individual young people used the project 5,793 times. Problems with young people adjusting to post - Covid, still continued within sessions with the team of workers, developing a program that encouraged the participation and involvement of young people. One-to-one individual support was a necessity within all Teen Bar sessions as safeguarding, relationships, as well as addressing personal issues to the young people was a daily occurrence, that required additional support. 

Mental Health of young people continued to be the main issue throughout the year. The increase of young people with neurodivergent conditions, combined with personal anxieties and mental health conditions resulted in a need for increased support from our youth team and an increase in referrals. 

Health and well-being activities were always part of the program at the Teen Bar. However, issues relating to individual health and personal well-being resulted in additional sessions and support from professional organisations through the provision of training from UK Minds and NDAS, with a focus on supporting young people with mental health and personal issues. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

Detached and Outreach sessions continued throughout the year with 517 individual young people being contacted on the streets. Outreach sessions supported the ‘Find the Missing’ initiative with workers visiting homes, meeting young people at venues, working with parents, using social media platforms, and encouraging new and old young people to use the Teen Bar and Employability Project. 

Despite the high numbers of young people on the streets of Blyth, the streets were relatively quiet as far as youth disorder is concerned. The ‘Hot Spot areas’ that may have been a concern in the past, either did not exist or were not reported. Our Detached team was out on the streets up to five evenings a week, as well as attending local events. The Detached team was very successful in encouraging young people aged 16 to 25 years to use the Employability project and contributed towards the increase in participation. 

Summer Programme trips and activities were provided differently from previous years. Delivering a Summer Play scheme for young people 11 to 16 in partnership with Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum was one of the most successful initiatives as well as delivering 12 trips and activities to Ice Skating, Go-Karting North East, Escape Newcastle and Override Skateboarding Centre. In total 174 young people attended the above activities 776 times. 

Additionally, we were able to involve our team of workers and young people in community initiatives like Apprentice and youth Employment fairs, ICCQ community events, and a Macmillan Coffee morning run by young people from the Employability Project. 

## **Individual young people and attendance** 

There was an increase in the number of young people using the individual projects as well as attendance over the 12-month period. 

1,062 individual young people aged 11 to 25 used the offer of provision 11,609 times. 

The breakdown of the above numbers was the following 

|●|Detached and Outreach work    517|Detached and Outreach work    517|2,978 times|
|---|---|---|---|
|●|Employability Project|295|2,062 times|
|●|Teen Bar|569|5,793 times|
|●|Trips and activities|174|776 times|



**** 493 young people used all or some of the projects over the above period 

## **Financial Review of People and Drugs Ltd) Silx Teen Bar Youth Project** 

The Trustees of the organisation are extremely grateful for the support we received from funding and partner organisations. The funding received allows us to deliver projects and activities for the young people of Blyth. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

All finances of the organisation are administered through the Sage financial system and that has allowed the Development Manager and Office Manager to be able to manage the income and expenditure of the organisation and at the same time provide the Trustees of the organisation with accurate and up-to-date financial information to Trustees on a monthly basis. 

Income for the year 2022/23 was £211,826, compared to the expenditure of £245,526 with an operational loss of £33,700. Income for the previous year was £253,651 with expenditure of £226,190. 

The operational loss was due to the need to provide additional sessions and increase our oneto-one support, as well as the timing of funding received. 

The Balance sheet as of 30th April 2023 states a carried forward amount of £254,239 compared to £287,939 from the previous year. The £254,239 is made up of £123,380 Unrestricted Funds and £130,859 Restricted Funds. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The organisation always aims to increase the reserves of the organisation. For the year ending April 30th, 2023 our reserves stand at £123,380 which are very similar to previous years of £122,524. 

## **Funders** 

The trustees of the organisation are grateful for the support from all funding organisations. 

Fundraising has always been a priority for the organisation with 60% of the Development Manager’s time allocated to the submission of funding applications and the future of the charity for the next few years will be dependent on the success of funding applications. 

The increasing number of young people using the project and the demand from partner organisations to develop new initiatives, focusing on the needs of young people will provide additional pressure to raise additional funds. 

Over the 12-month period, there was a reduction in the funding received £211,826 compared to £253,651 in the previous year. 

The success of the UK Youth Fund of £105,000 over three years was an excellent acquisition for the organisation, with the funds used to maintain and develop our support with young people in Teen Bar and Employability projects, around the issue of Mental Health support and one-to-one support. 

NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant contributed to extension and development of our Employability Support, with additional funding being awarded to continue the work and engage young people 16 to 25 with employability and accreditation support. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

Over the 12-month period, we received excellent support from the Community Foundation, as well as The Ballinger Trust and Garfield Weston Trust. The Platten Family Trust allowed the Employability Project to extend and develop the CSCS Courses and accreditations with positive outcomes for young people. 

## **Plans for the future** 

Over the past two years, with the demise and eventual ending of youth offer for young people 11 to 19 and voluntary sector organisations from Northumberland County Council, there has been increased pressure on the voluntary sector and Silx Teen Bar Youth Project in particular to provide an offer of provision for young people of Blyth. 

The Trustees are fully aware of the needs of the organisation, with the constant need to raise funds, improve the quality of our delivery, as well as being able to meet the ever-changing needs of the young people of Bluth. 

Improving the quality of our delivery and increasing the number of our youth workers, who are able to meet the objectives of the organisation and the needs of our delivery is the main priority for the organisation. 

As far as the content of delivery is concerned, increasing the frequency and quality of our oneto-one support is a necessity to meet the needs of young people, especially relating to personal and health-related issues. 

For the period 1st May 2023 until the end of April 2024, the plans of the organisation are as follows: 

- Continue to consult and record young people’s issues that allow us to determine the needs of young people. 

- Improve our knowledge and ability to find apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people aged 16+. 

- Improve the quality of our offer to young people. 

- Increase our one-to-one support, especially in Teen Bar and Employability Projects 

- - Develop a working relationship with Public Health and Community Services in order to increase, improve, and develop health and well-being initiatives for young people. 

- Extend and develop our offer of accreditations and develop new opportunities for learning that encourage progression. 

- Develop recreational and educational opportunities for young people that use the Employability Project. 

## **Reference and Administrative details of the organisation** 

Registered Charity number: 1118360 Registered Company number: 06016546 

Registered Office: 5 Church Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 1BG 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Directors and Trustees** 

Jeremy Hayes Chairperson Reverend Catherine Macpherson Ernest Paul Chapple Kelly Marie Savage (Russell) Johny Gavigan Tara Lamb 

## **Independent examiner** 

Connected Voice Business Services ltd 1 Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX 

## **Bank** 

Santander Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB 

## **Structure and Governance and Management Governing documents** 

People and Drugs Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee and has been incorporated since the 1st December 2006 and the charity itself was registered on the 13th March 2007. 

The company was established under the Memorandum of Association which establishes the powers and objectives of the charitable company governed by the Articles of Association. 

## **Appointment of Trustees** 

Trustees of the organisation are appointed through an election and can serve more than one term. All Trustees and prospective trustees are encouraged to attend each organisational monthly meeting. 

Any new Trustees are made aware of the needs of the organisation and are encouraged to visit the projects and activities in order to be aware of the work of the organisation. 

Additionally, meetings with the Chairperson and senior staff will take place in order to be made aware of the operational and financial side and needs of the organisation. Trustees are also made aware of their obligations and encouraged to undertake specific roles and responsibilities. Trustees will also be provided with an Annual Report and latest accounts and 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

have access to policy and procedures as well as undertake an organisational Disclosure Barring Service check. 

## **Organisational Procedures** 

There is regular contact between the Development Manager and Trustees. There are telephone, email, and bi-monthly management meetings and this allows the Trustees to be fully aware of the needs of the organisation. 

The day-to-day management and delivery of the work are undertaken by a team of paid staff, line managed through designated Trustees and in particular the Chairperson of the organisation. 

## **Financial Risk Management** 

All trustees are fully aware of all financial issues of the organisation. Accurate and up-to-date information is provided on a monthly basis, either through email or monthly meetings as well as through regular communication with the Development Manager. 

The lease of the premises is updated every two years and the current lease is due to expire 2025. 

## **Public Benefit Statement** 

The objectives of the organisation have remained the same. Over the years we have successfully been able to diversify and adapt our provision to meet the changing needs of young people and the Blyth community. All our projects and activities and methodology of delivery are geared towards providing the young people of Blyth with an offer of provision that benefits the young people we work with ages 11 to 25. 

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**PEOPLE AND DRUGS LIMITED** (A company limited by guarantee) **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of the law, are responsible for the preparation of the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and the (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Standards). 

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which will give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of those resources, which will include income and expenditure of the charitable company for that year. 

In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. 

- Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP. 

- Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 

- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained financial statements. 

- Prepare financial statements on an ongoing concern basis, unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The Trustees are responsible for the keeping of records and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure the statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 

The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## 19/09/2023 

Approved by the Board on ………………………………. 

Signed on their behalf by ………………………………… Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes (Sep 19, 2023 18:08 GMT+1) 

Jerry Hayes, Chairperson 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

I report on the financial statements of People and Drugs Ltd for the year ended 30 April 2023, which are set out on pages 10 to 22. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity's trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners. 

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: 

- h examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 

- h 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 

- h to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's statement** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

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

- h the accounts do not accord with such records; or 

- h 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 

- h the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). 

I 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. 

Lilian Hetherington FCA Connected Voice Business Services Ltd One Strawberry Place Newcastle upon Tyne Lilian Hetherington NE1 4 B X Lilian Hetherington (Sep 19, 2023 21:10 GMT+1) 

Date: 

19/09/2023 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

(INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

|6<br>7<br>Other trading activities<br>8<br>9<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>10<br>Operation of the charity<br>**_Total expenditure_**<br>**_Net income/(expenditure)_**<br>Transfers between funds<br>**_Net movement of funds_**<br>Charitable activities<br>**_Total income_**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**Income from:**<br>Investments<br>Charitable activities<br>Grants and contracts<br>Notes<br>**_Total funds carried forward_**<br>**Reconciliation of funds**<br>Total funds brought forward|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>8,577<br>53<br>8,630<br>52,094<br>52,094<br>( 43,464 )<br>12,097<br>( 31,367 )<br>154,747<br>123,380|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>84,044<br>119,152<br>-<br>-<br>203,196<br>193,432<br>-<br>193,432<br>9,764<br>( 12,097 )<br>( 2,333 )<br>133,192<br>130,859|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**84,044**<br>**119,152**<br>**8,577**<br>**53**<br>**211,826**<br>**245,526**<br>**245,526**<br>**( 33,700 )**<br>-<br>**( 33,700 )**<br>**287,939**<br>**254,239**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||42,029<br>199,214<br>12,346<br>63|
|||||253,651|
|||||226,190|
|||||226,190|
|||||27,461<br>-|
|||||27,461<br>260,478|
|||||287,939|



The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities 

The notes on pages 12 to 22 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

Charity Number 1118360 Company Number 06016546 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

As at 30 April 2023 

|Community Foundation Summer Program<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>18<br>22,174<br>**_Total fixed assets_**<br>**22,174**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>19<br>-<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>20<br>275,973<br>**_Total current assets_**<br>**275,973**<br>**Creditors:**amounts falling due within<br>one year<br>21<br>**( 43,908 )**<br>**_Net current assets_**<br>**232,065**<br>**_Total assets less current liabilities_**<br>**254,239**<br>**_Total net assets or liabilities_**<br>**254,239**<br>**Funds of the charity**<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>123,380<br>Restricted income funds<br>130,859<br>**_Total funds_**<br>**254,239**<br>Notes|**£**<br>-<br>288,035<br>**288,035**<br>**( 32,589 )**|**Total**<br>**2022**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|
|||32,492|
|||**32,492**<br>**255,446**|
|||**287,939**|
|||**287,939**|
|||154,747<br>133,192|
|||**287,939**|



The company was entitled to an exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 

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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with the respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. 

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. 

The notes on pages 12 to 22 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

19/09/2023 These financial statements were approved by the Board on: and are signed on its behalf by: Jeremy Hayes Jeremy Hayes Chairperson Jeremy Hayes (Sep 19, 2023 18:08 GMT+1) 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 1 **Accounting Policies** 

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: 

## 2 **Basis of accounting** 

## 2.1 **Basis of preparation** 

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. 

The accounts 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. 

People and Drugs Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. 

## 2.2 **Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis** 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows.  The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern. 

## 3 **Income** 

## 3.1 **Recognition of Income** 

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

## 3.2 **Offsetting** 

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities or income and expenses unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102. 

## 3.3 **Grants and donations** 

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the  income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not  deferred. 

Income received in advance or provision of other specified services is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met. 

## 3.4 **Volunteer help - community foundation summer program** 

The value of volunteer help received is not included in the financial statements but is described in the trustees' annual report. 

## 3.5 **Interest receivable** 

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. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 3.6 **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the  purposes of 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 particular areas of the charities' work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. 

## 4 **Expenditure and liabilities** 

## 4.1 **Liability recognition** 

Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with 

## 4.2 **Charitable activities** 

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of youth work and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. 

## 4.3 **Governance and support costs** 

Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. 

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

## 4.4 **Irrecoverable VAT** 

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the  expenditure was incurred. 

## 4.5 **Creditors** 

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. 

## 4.6 **Provisions for liabilities** 

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. 

## 5 **Assets** 

## 5.1 **Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity** 

Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows: 

Leashold improvements Straight Line 20% Activity resources Straight Line 20% Office and computer equipment Straight Line 20% Fittings and equipment Straight Line 20% 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Analysis of income** 

|6<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>British Volt<br>Hedley Denton<br>The Joicey Trust<br>UK Youth<br>The Ballinger Charitable Trust<br>EDF Energy Grant<br>Northumberland CC - Omicron Hospitality and<br>Leisure Grant<br>Homes for Northumberland<br>Northumberland Village Homes<br>Newcastle Building Society Community Fund<br>Barbour Foundation<br>Carr-Ellison Charitable Trust<br>Joseph Strong Frazer Trust<br>Plattan Trust<br>Coalfields<br>Blyth Town Council<br>Other small donations<br>RW Mann Trust|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>1,500<br>5,000<br>20,544<br>500<br>2,000<br>-<br>500<br>-<br>1,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>13,000<br>1,500<br>-<br>38,500<br>-<br>84,044|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**1,500**<br>**5,000**<br>**20,544**<br>**500**<br>**2,000**<br>**-**<br>**500**<br>**-**<br>**1,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**13,000**<br>**1,500**<br>**-**<br>**38,500**<br>**-**<br>**84,044**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||5,000<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,112<br>-<br>2,500<br>1,000<br>5,000<br>2,667<br>1,500<br>-<br>2,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>2,250|
|||||42,029|



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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

|**Analysis of income**continued<br>7<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Ballinger Trust<br>TB Ballinger Trust<br>Community Foundation Summer Program<br>Garfield Western Foundation<br>Karbon Homes<br>LGA Foundation Grant<br>Riddell Trust<br>Wellesley Trust<br>Willan Trust<br>William Leech<br>8<br>**Other trading activities**<br>Tuck shop income<br>9<br>**Income from investments**<br>NTCA VCSE Youth Employment Grant<br>Wansbeck CVS Digital Fund<br>Rise North East Grant<br>Hadrian Trust<br>The Band Trust<br>Hire of workers from People and Drugs to<br>Newsham and New Delaval Youth Forum<br>Bank interest<br>Youth Focus North East<br>Northumberland Children's Trust<br>BBC Children In Need<br>Coalfields Regeneration Grant<br>The Wellesley Trust Fund<br>LA6 Employability Support<br>Community Foundation Corona Recovery Fund<br>Police Crime Commissioner's Fund<br>COVID-19 Return to Work<br>The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust<br>Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund<br>Newcastle Building Society|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>7,173<br>1,404<br>8,577<br>53<br>53|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>5,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,000<br>-<br>15,000<br>1,000<br>3,000<br>6,261<br>2,000<br>3,000<br>6,000<br>27,891<br>5,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>8,000<br>8,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>119,152<br>Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**5,000**<br>**10,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**9,000**<br>**-**<br>**15,000**<br>**1,000**<br>**3,000**<br>**6,261**<br>**2,000**<br>**3,000**<br>**6,000**<br>**27,891**<br>**5,000**<br>**5,000**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**8,000**<br>**8,000**<br>**5,000**<br>**-**<br>**119,152**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**7,173**<br>**1,404**<br>**8,577**<br>**53**<br>**53**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||9,998<br>-<br>-<br>8,243<br>25,000<br>25,000<br>-<br>8,335<br>15,000<br>-<br>-<br>16,295<br>-<br>-<br>6,000<br>2,509<br>-<br>-<br>4,688<br>30,000<br>30,000<br>8,000<br>3,850<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>6,295|
|||||199,214|
|||||Total<br>2022<br>£|
|||||11,159<br>1,186|
|||||12,346|
|||||63|
|||||63|



Income was £211,826 (2022: £253,651) of which £8,630 was unrestricted or designated (2022: £42,408) and £203,196 was restricted (2022: £211,243) 

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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## **Analysis of expenditure** 

|10|**_Charitable activities_**<br>Direct costs<br>Support costs<br>Governance costs<br>Youth workers other costs<br>Youth workers training<br>Young people's activities<br>Young People's Progress expenses<br>Project equipment<br>Salaries office<br>Accommodation costs<br>Office costs<br>Summer activities<br>Volunteer expenses<br>Youth workers salaries<br>Supplies (Tuck Shop)<br>Bank charges<br>Professional fees<br>Printing posting and stationery<br>Affiliations<br>Independent examiner's fees for reporting on<br>the accounts<br>Equipment, furniture and refurbishment<br>PR and marketing<br>Insurance<br>Depreciation<br>Trustee meeting costs<br>Other costs - Newsham|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>2,793<br>95<br>-<br>925<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>592<br>10,416<br>11,696<br>3,462<br>787<br>205<br>961<br>654<br>1,972<br>472<br>3,552<br>1,514<br>10,318<br>1,680<br>-<br>52,094|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>132,039<br>1,523<br>2,213<br>18,690<br>5,808<br>6,372<br>-<br>-<br>11,060<br>4,179<br>5,295<br>1,051<br>1,676<br>305<br>1,767<br>698<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>374<br>-<br>77<br>305<br>193,432|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**134,832**<br>**1,618**<br>**2,213**<br>**19,615**<br>**5,808**<br>**6,372**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**11,652**<br>**14,595**<br>**16,991**<br>**4,513**<br>**2,463**<br>**510**<br>**2,728**<br>**1,352**<br>**1,972**<br>**472**<br>**3,552**<br>**1,888**<br>**10,318**<br>**1,757**<br>**305**<br>**245,526**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||125,492<br>1,764<br>1,713<br>9,286<br>8,035<br>1,257<br>1,085<br>70<br>21,748<br>14,109<br>9,987<br>5,700<br>1,493<br>812<br>4,028<br>1,970<br>2,058<br>460<br>1,871<br>1,860<br>9,448<br>1,452<br>493|
||||||226,190|



Expenditure on charitable activities was £245,526 (2022: £226,190) of which £52,094 was unrestricted or designated (2022: £20,813) and £193,432 was restricted (2022: £205,377) 

11 **Fees for examination of the accounts** 

|Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts<br>Other accountancy services paid to the examiner|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**1,757**<br>**1,440**<br>**3,197**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||1,452<br>1,922|
|||3,374|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 12 **Analysis of staff costs, and the cost of key management personnel** 

|Salaries and NI<br>Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan)|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**144,615**<br>**1,869**<br>**146,484**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||145,260<br>1,980|
|||147,240|



No employee received C160 above £60,000 (2022: nil) 

The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the Trustees, Office Manager and the Senior Youth Worker. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £41,549 (2022: £44,343). 

## 13 **Staff numbers** 

The average monthly head count was 13 staff (2022: 12 staff) and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year were as follows: 

|Charitable activities<br>Fundraising<br>Management<br>The parts of the charity in which the employee's work|**2023**<br>**Number**<br>**0.5**<br>**3.5**<br>**1.5**<br>**5.5**|2022<br>Number|
|---|---|---|
|||0.5<br>3.5<br>1.5|
|||5.5|



## 14 **Transactions with trustees** 

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity. 

## 15 **Trustees' expenses** 

The following detail the expenses incurred by the trustees. 

|Reimbursement of travel expenses for J Gavigan<br>Reimbursement of travel expenses for T Lamb|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**40**<br>**115**<br>**155**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||20<br>-|
|||20|



## **Transaction(s) with related parties** 

There has been no related party transactions in the reporting period. 

## 16 **Defined contribution pension scheme** 

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 

The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amount to £1,869 (2022: £1,980). There was  £971 outstanding as at 30 April 2023 (2022: £861) 

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(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 17 **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 objectives. 

|**Leasehold**<br>18 **Tangible fixed assets**<br>**Improvements**<br>**£**<br>**Cost**<br>Balance brought forward<br>36,628<br>Additions<br>-<br>Disposals<br>-<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>36,628<br>**Depreciation**<br>Basis<br>SL<br>Rate<br>20%<br>Balance brought forward<br>14,909<br>Depreciation charge for year<br>7,325<br>Disposals<br>-<br>**Balance carried forward**<br>22,234<br>**Net book value**<br>**Brought forward**<br>21,719<br>**Carried forward**<br>14,394|**Activity**<br>**Resources**<br>**£**<br>13,820<br>-<br>-<br>13,820<br>SL<br>20%<br>12,355<br>319<br>-<br>12,674<br>1,465<br>1,146|**Office**<br>**Equipment**<br>**£**<br>12,686<br>-<br>-<br>12,686<br>SL<br>20%<br>6,331<br>1,621<br>-<br>7,952<br>6,355<br>4,734|**Fittings and**<br>**Equipment**<br>**£**<br>41,168<br>-<br>-<br>41,168<br>SL<br>20%<br>38,215<br>1,053<br>-<br>39,268<br>2,953<br>1,900|**Total**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**104,302**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
|||||**104,302**|
|||||**71,810**<br>**10,318**<br>**-**|
|||||**82,128**|
||||||
|||||**32,492**|
||||||
|||||**22,174**|



## 19 **Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year)** 

|20<br>Short term deposits<br>Cash at bank<br>Cash in hand<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Trade debtors|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**135,270**<br>**140,259**<br>**444**<br>**275,973**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||-|
|||-|
|||2022<br>£|
|||135,217<br>152,368<br>450|
|||288,035|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 21 **Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)** 

|**reditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)**|||
|---|---|---|
|Other creditors<br>Deferred income<br>Accruals<br>Trade creditors<br>Pension<br>Independent examination of accounts|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**1,762**<br>**4,307**<br>**1,159**<br>**1,680**<br>**35,000**<br>**43,908**|2022<br>£|
|||427<br>15,146<br>1,073<br>1,452<br>14,491|
|||32,589|



## 22 **Deferred income** 

Deferred income comprises of advance payments from grants that relate to future periods 

|Balance carried forward<br>Balance brought forward<br>Amount deferred in year<br>Amount released to income earned from<br>charitable activities|**2023**<br>**£**|
|---|---|
||**14,491**<br>**( 14,491 )**<br>**35,000**|
||**35,000**|



## 23 **Events after the end of the reporting period** 

No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period. 

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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

## 24 **Analysis of charitable funds** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>General unrestricted fund<br>Designated funds<br>Leasehold improvements<br>**_Totals_**<br>**Analysis of movements in**<br>**unrestricted funds**|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>133,028<br>21,719<br>154,747|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>8,630<br>-<br>8,630|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 44,769 )<br>( 7,325 )<br>( 52,094)|**Transfers**<br>£<br>12,097<br>-<br>12,097|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**108,986**<br>**14,394**|
||||||**123,380**|



## **Purpose of unrestricted funds** 

General unrestricted fund Designated funds Leasehold improvements 

The 'free reserves' after allowing for designated funds 

Represents the net book value of the leasehold improvements 

|**Restricted funds**<br>Awards for All National Lottery<br>Community Fund<br>Ballinger Trust<br>TB Ballinger Trust<br>Blyth Town Council Part 3<br>Blyth Town Council Community<br>Grant<br>Carr-Ellison Trust<br>Coalfields Regeneration Grant<br>Coalfields Trust<br>Co-op Local Community Fund<br>Community Foundation Corona<br>Community Foundation  Summer<br>Program<br>Covid Return to Work<br>EDF Energy Grant<br>Garfield Weston Foundation Grant<br>Hadrian Trust<br>Hedley Denton Foundation<br>Northumberland Homes<br>_Sub total_<br>Barbour Foundation<br>British Volt<br>Blyth Town Council<br>**Analysis of movement in**<br>**restricted funds**|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>5,548<br>1,612<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,710<br>-<br>3,814<br>-<br>10,146<br>-<br>1,987<br>1,493<br>-<br>3,034<br>9,112<br>9,526<br>-<br>-<br>2,500<br>53,482|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>-<br>5,000<br>10,000<br>1,500<br>20,544<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>500<br>-<br>2,000<br>-<br>-<br>9,000<br>-<br>-<br>15,000<br>1,000<br>500<br>-<br>70,044|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 5,583 )<br>( 4,732 )<br>( 3,743 )<br>( 1,476 )<br>-<br>( 4,581 )<br>( 26 )<br>( 989 )<br>( 500 )<br>( 10,090 )<br>( 231 )<br>( 1,318 )<br>( 1,493 )<br>( 8,668 )<br>( 3,034 )<br>( 7,507 )<br>( 8,016 )<br>( 1,000 )<br>( 500 )<br>(373)<br>( 63,860 )|**Transfers**<br>£<br>35<br>588<br>-<br>( 24 )<br>( 20,544 )<br>111<br>14<br>( 432 )<br>-<br>( 56 )<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>( 332 )<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(2,127)<br>(22,767)|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**-**<br>**2,468**<br>**6,257**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**240**<br>**4,988**<br>**2,393**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,769**<br>**669**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,605**<br>**16,510**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|
||||||**36,899**|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

24 **Analysis of charitable funds** continued 

|**Restricted funds**<br>_brought forward_<br>Karbon Homes<br>LA6 Initiative<br>Newcastle Building Society Grant<br>Northumberland Childrens Trust-<br>Detached Work<br>N'land Village Homes<br>NCC- Omicron Hospitality and<br>Leisure Grant<br>NHS Grant<br>NTCA Youth Employment 1<br>NTCA Youth Employment 2<br>Plattan Trust<br>Riddell Trust Grant<br>Rise North East Part 2<br>The Joicey Trust<br>Tesco Community Grant<br>UK Youth<br>VRU Grant<br>Wellesley Trust Grant<br>Willan Trust<br>Youth Focus North East<br>**_Totals_**<br>LA6 ESF Community Grant<br>Joseph Strong Frazer Trust<br>Police Crime Commissioner's Fund<br>Schofield Trust<br>LGA Foundation<br>Youth Activities - N'land Fund<br>**Analysis of movement in**<br>**restricted funds**<br>Ridley Family Charity<br>N'land CC - Youth<br>RW Mann Trust<br>William Leech|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**brought**<br>**forward**<br>£<br>53,482<br>-<br>-<br>8,293<br>5,556<br>-<br>19,121<br>-<br>6,000<br>10,507<br>1,875<br>2,667<br>800<br>-<br>-<br>2,014<br>-<br>3,158<br>4,209<br>-<br>1,000<br>1,626<br>500<br>-<br>-<br>8,000<br>-<br>-<br>4,384<br>133,192|**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>£<br>70,044<br>1,000<br>3,000<br>-<br>6,261<br>2,000<br>-<br>3,000<br>6,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>9,491<br>18,400<br>13,000<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>1,500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>38,500<br>5,000<br>8,000<br>8,000<br>5,000<br>-<br>203,196|**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>£<br>( 63,860 )<br>( 701 )<br>( 4,017 )<br>( 606 )<br>( 10,779 )<br>( 2,184 )<br>( 1,599 )<br>( 2,872 )<br>( 3,733 )<br>-<br>( 1,875 )<br>( 1,025 )<br>( 350 )<br>( 32,988 )<br>( 2,284 )<br>( 6,482 )<br>( 18 )<br>-<br>( 1,945 )<br>( 1,432 )<br>( 884 )<br>( 1,020 )<br>( 1,912 )<br>( 500 )<br>( 36,004 )<br>( 3,577 )<br>( 8,123 )<br>( 700 )<br>( 1,818 )<br>(144)<br>(193,432)|**Transfers**<br>£<br>( 22,767 )<br>( 299 )<br>1,017<br>( 2,446 )<br>6,892<br>184<br>-<br>( 128 )<br>-<br>( 10,507 )<br>-<br>( 1,642 )<br>( 450 )<br>23,574<br>-<br>-<br>( 1,996 )<br>-<br>( 442 )<br>( 2,777 )<br>( 616 )<br>20<br>286<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>(12,097)|**Fund**<br>**balances**<br>**carried**<br>**forward**<br>**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**36,899**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**5,241**<br>**7,930**<br>**-**<br>**17,522**<br>**-**<br>**8,267**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**77**<br>**16,116**<br>**6,518**<br>**-**<br>**5,000**<br>**771**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**2,496**<br>**1,423**<br>**7,877**<br>**7,300**<br>**3,182**<br>**4,240**|
||||||**130,859**|



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## **PEOPLE AND DRUGS LTD** 

(A company limited by guarantee) 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 

24 **Analysis of charitable funds continued** 

## **Purpose of major restricted funds** 

Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor 

UK Youth 

Three years of funding was secured in order to develop the organisation's one to one support and part deliver Teen Bar sessions as well as contribute towards Teen Bar core costs. 

NTCA VCSE Youth employment This funding is a contribution towards working with young people in the Employability Project and delivering the Finding the Missing initiative. 

## **Transfers between funds** 

Between unrestricted funds and restricted funds. 

**Reason for transfer Amount £** To reclassify some restricted funds to unrestricted. **12,097** 

**-** 

## 25 **Capital commitments** 

As at 30 April 2023, the charity had no capital commitments (2022 -£nil) 

## 26 **Analysis of net assets between funds** 

|Cash at bank and in hand<br>Other net current assets/(liabilities)<br>Tangible fixed assets|Unrestricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>22,174<br>145,114<br>( 43,908 )<br>123,380|Restricted<br>Funds<br>£<br>-<br>130,859<br>-<br>130,859|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**22,174**<br>**275,973**<br>**( 43,908 )**<br>**254,239**|Total<br>2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||32,493<br>288,035<br>( 32,589 )|
|||||287,939|



## 27 **Operating leases** 

The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows; 

|Not later than one year<br>Later than one year and not later than two years|**2023**<br>**£**<br>**7,500**<br>**7,500**<br>**15,000**|2022<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|||7,500<br>-|
|||7,500|



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