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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Charity number 1120118

A company limited by guarantee number 06034905

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 30 March 2024

Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 March 2024

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 7
Examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the accounts 11 to 15

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Trustees' report for the year ended 30 March 2024

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates

Position Mrs Lesley Freeman Chair Mr David Letham Vice-chair Mrs Doreen Lewis Treasurer Mrs Janice Baird Secretary Mrs Norma Letham

Charity number

Charity number 1120118 Company number 06034905 Registered and principal address Bankers Unit 13 Lloyds TSB Bank plc Inspired Bradford Business Park 45 Hustlergate Newlands Way Bradford Bradford BD1 1NT BD10 0JE

Company number

Registered and principal address

Registered in England and Wales Registered in England and Wales

Independent examiner

Rhys North ACA

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 20 December 2006. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association as amended 11 February 2016. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

The relief of disabled people, in particular, by the provision of clothes designed to meet the individual requirements of disabled people.

The education of disabled people and of those caring for them in a professional or other capacity, concerning provision of an individual clothing, designed to meet the requirements of disabled people.

The promotion of research into the individual clothing requirements of disabled people.

The charity's main activities

Clothing Solutions (for Disabled People) is a unique and special charity that provides bespoke garments and specialist clothing alterations for children and adults of all disabilities. Our goal is to provide those with disabilities the same privileges as those without – well-fitting, comfortable, and fashionable clothing. This not only helps them to maintain their independence, but also boosts their confidence and protects their mental health, which can be easily affected by appearance.

According to Family Resources Survey, there are over 14 million people in the United Kingdom living with a disability. As Clothing Solutions has been established since 1983, we have witnessed this number rise noticeably in recent years and see an even bigger need for accessible clothing today. While many aspects of modern living have become more open to disabled people, there is still an enormous need for accessible options in clothing and alterations that make every day easier.

One of the many things that makes Clothing Solutions so special in comparison to other adaptive clothing services is that the charity caters to all disabilities. This is because of the bespoke designs created with care for the individual, their needs, their lifestyle, and their preferences. While many major clothing brands and other businesses aim to cater to disabled people, their mass-produced garments are the same as standard highstreet clothes in the sense that they follow a ‘one size fits all’ pattern. But even the same disability presents differently from person to person. Clothing Solutions takes the time to consult with their customers, create patterns for the individual, and produce an entirely bespoke garment or alteration that is certain to fit and solve any dressing issues.

Public benefit statement

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Achievements and performance

Clothing Solutions (for Disabled People) is a small charity with a big purpose. We design, make, and alter clothing for people with disabilities in the UK. Many of our customers cannot find suitable clothing for an affordable price in high street stores. Others struggle with the daily task of dressing due to the restrictive and inaccessible design of modern fashion. We cater to people of all sizes, abilities, and needs so they can wear clothing that makes them feel comfortable, confident, and content.

Our customers come from a variety of backgrounds, with a range of ages, disabilities, and interests. Our youngest customer is just 5 months old while our oldest is 97. A large portion of our customers are wheelchair users, who often struggle to find trousers that make dressing and toileting easier. The fashion industry caters to different sizes but just one body type: the fully mobile. A disability, of any kind, often results in limited mobility. And our customers regularly express their frustration at the lack of concern for their needs, just because they are different.

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Achievements and performance (continued)

We also have a number of customers with learning difficulties, like autism and Down’s syndrome. Such conditions never present the same characteristics or needs in two people, which is why our bespoke design and alteration service is so treasured and unique. Although there are various clothing companies that create adaptive clothing, such designs are often mass produced. But Clothing Solutions creates for the individual, so they have the assurance they will receive clothes that fit perfectly, are functional for daily life, and suit their personal style.

Our expert design and creation team are small but inspiring. With over 30 years’ experience, Sandra Hunt, manager and lead designer at Clothing Solutions, has been designing and making clothes for people of a vast range of requirements. Using a specialist CAD/CAM system, the team at Clothing Solutions create or input patterns bespoke to the customer, which always guarantees a precise fit.

As a Yorkshire-based charity, there are a large group of our customers that live in the local area and can book a face-to-face consultation for their garments. But our database includes customers that live in more than 250 miles from us and simply can’t afford to travel so far. However, this doesn’t deter our resourceful team. In fact, we have several customers we have never met in person but can still serve.

The use of video calls and conferencing have certainly helped, but the creative minds within our team that use a customers’ existing garments and up-to-date measurements can still create a pattern that will fit impeccably. In some cases, we create a mock garment for the customer to try, which is sent by post. And we are willing to make as many adjustments as needed, until our valued client feels happy.

The effort the team at Clothing Solutions’ puts forth to ensure every customer is a happy one is what makes this small charity so essential for disabled children and adults in the UK. We work hard to provide clothing for people who, otherwise, would be left without. Over the past year, we have had the pleasure of seeing a number of projects flourish. Our primary focus is adaptive clothing for all, but there are specific areas within our range that have seen great success. For example, we saw an increase in demand in clothing for children with autism.

Those living with autism and other sensory needs can be majorly affected by the clothing they wear. The weight, texture, colour, and pattern of fabrics and fasteners can have an impact on their mood and comfort. Through our experience, we have learned nonverbal children in particular can be more prone to meltdowns when their senses are overwhelmed by clothing that is uncomfortable or they’re unhappy with.

Through customer research, we have learned softer fabrics like cotton and fleece are popular among customers with autism. While the high street market makes many clothes from this fabric, they’re often of a lower quality to save on costs in mass production. However, cotton is a natural fibre that is well-known for its breathability and the higher quality cottons are not only kinder to the skin but will also last longer. Fleece is very lightweight and when of a good source, insulates the body well.

Autism presents differently in different people, but Clothing Solutions has been able to cater to all regardless of interest, taste, and needs. There has been noticeable growth in clothing specifically designed for those with sensory needs, from pyjamas and dresses to blankets and Beaneezy beanbags. By sourcing high quality, durable, and occasionally specialist fabrics, we can cater to those with autism, so they feel relaxed and at ease in clothing that does not irritate their skin, disturb their sleep, or trigger overloads.

In addition to clothing for those with autism, we have seen continued popularity in our daysuits and sleepsuits. For many years, they have been the most-ordered item for customers with a range of disabilities. People of various backgrounds and requirements are drawn to this bespoke type of garment because it can be created from numerous different fabrics, made to fit the body perfectly, and is a durable alternative to multiple pieces to make one outfit. Onesies, jumpsuits, playsuits, and other all-in-one garments available in modern stores are usually made of low-grade fleece or polyester with one zip at the back. But someone with limited mobility may not be able to reach to fasten their own clothes. Or someone with a learning difficulty may be prone to undressing and easily tear or break the zip.

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Achievements and performance (continued)

Whether our suits are made with poppers and buttons or with a small stitch or triple reinforced seams, the customer has complete control over their garment. This ensures it will meet the needs at hand. As the most versatile garment in our enormous catalogue, we are thrilled to see the daysuits and sleepsuits meet the various needs of disabled children and adults.

The clothing and adaptations we make take a great amount of research, creativity, and resources. To secure specialist fabrics and haberdashery, we spend hours sourcing good suppliers. To ensure our patterns, garments, or adjustments will be right for each individual, we use specialist technology and machinery. And to keep the cost of our creations at a reasonable price, we fundraise to subsidise the true cost. We wholeheartedly believe that while our adaptive clothing is unique, it should not be out of reach for those who need it the most. For disabled people, many aspects of life are inaccessible. Our mission is to make sure our clothing is helpful but also affordable.

Clothing Solutions does not receive any monetary support from local or national government. Therefore, we put great effort into raising funds to support the charity. Every year both staff and customers are deeply grateful to the generous and big-hearted trustees, charities, and organisations that donate to Clothing Solutions. Without such support, our charity would not be able to keep running. Donated funds help us bring adaptive clothing to people with disabilities, but also upgrade essential equipment, ship garments and beanbags, and raise awareness for accessibility in the fashion market.

Over the years, we have concluded that the true impact of Clothing Solutions can only be measured by the uplifting stories of our customers, clients, and friends:

Sadie is a wheelchair user from Manchester. She has been paraplegic since childhood, after damage to her spinal cord occurred during birth. While the transport system in her city is accessible for wheelchair users, she struggles to keep warm during her winter commute. Sadie tried multiple layers, which proved to be uncomfortable when sat for a prolonged period of time or too warm later in the day. She also tried using blankets or sleeping bags, which would either slip off, get dirty, or get stuck in her wheels.

She says: “I was convinced Sandra at Clothing Solutions was just going to say, ‘try a blanket’ and give up. But she had a design I didn’t even know existed: a leg cosy that was secured to my chair with poppers. I’m petite, but the cosy is made to perfectly suit the length of my legs and is raised at the back to keep the cold out from all angles. At first, I was worried this would look unprofessional for my office job. But the cosy has soft fleece on the inside with a sleek polyester on the outside. The colour matches my winter coat, so I feel both warm and stylish in that season. My commute is chill-free now.”

Noah is also a wheelchair user but has muscular dystrophy which is a genetic condition that gradually cause the muscles to weaken. As a teenager, he likes to wear jogging trousers with the logo and style of trendy brands visible. But as time passes, it is getting harder for him to get dressed and go to the toilet. As he is not local to our workshop in Bradford, Noah’s father purchases the trousers and posts them to Clothing Solutions. We cut open the front of the elastic-waist trousers and insert and extra-long zip with hook and bar fastening. We also extend the pockets to fit his phone, as most come with narrow openings and shallow compartments. As his condition changes, we will continue to adapt Noah’s jogging trousers so they suit his needs.

He says: “Since meeting Clothing Solutions, my muscles have gotten worse. But they change the design each time, even if it’s just a longer zip, no matter how many times I ask. It’s nice to know that even though my condition gets worse over time, I can still wear the clothes I like. I get really uncomfortable when my joggers or underwear bunch up and because I can’t move well, I can’t undo it. It’s hard to describe how irritated and anxious it makes me. I thought the charity team would think I was crazy but they offered to add two extra zips in at each side of my joggers so they can be open in another way and adjustments can be made with no effort. The best thing is, they hide everything really well. My joggers look just like my friends’, even though I’m different!”

Our objective of bringing relief to people with disabilities by providing adaptive and accessible clothing continues to drive our team to work hard and help many more. Our efforts not only support disabled people in a physical sense, but also contribute to better mental health and more independence.

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Financial review

The net expenditure for the year was £12,840, including net expenditure of £9,840 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £3,000 on restricted funds, after transfers.

Reserves policy

The reason for the Charity holding reserves:

In the absence of long-term funding the Charity’s policy is to maintain reserves of not less than six months operational costs.

The minimum level of reserves held should cover:

The cost of any remaining commitment to the lease at Inspire Bradford Business Park

Two months’ notice for the Manager

One month’s notice for other staff

Telephone and utilities at a reduced level for any remaining period of the lease Any costs incurred in the disposal of fixed assets

Maintenance of reserves:

The Trustees must take this reserves policy into account in any financial planning, fundraising and authorising expenditure.

Monitoring and review:

The current estimated level of reserves will be regularly monitored and discussed during the quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees.

In the absence of long-term funding the Charity’s policy is to maintain reserves of 6 to 12 months operational costs. This would equate to £58,500 to £117,000 - based on 2023/2024 expenditure.

The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £131,725.

This equates to approximately 13.5 months of annual expenditure.

Whilst actual reserves exceed the upper reserves target the trustees are aware that the charity continues to face challenges given the cost of living pressures faced. Reserves have reduced in the last year and trustees will continue to monitor actual reserves in line with their reserves policy.

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Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by the board of trustees on 2/12/2024

Doreen Lewis (Trustee)

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 March 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Rhys North ACA

10/12/2024

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 30 March 2024

Notes
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Grants and donations
(2)
78,368
Charitable activities
(3)
14,952
Bank interest
1,428
Total income
94,748
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
(4)
14,400
Charitable activities
(5)
93,136
Total expenditure
107,536
Net income / (expenditure)
(12,788)
Transfers between funds
2,948
Net movement in funds
(9,840)
Fund balances brought forward
147,401
Fund balances carried forward
(7)
137,561		 2024
Restricted
funds
£
8,500
-
-
8,500
-
8,552
8,552
(52)
(2,948)
(3,000)
3,000
-		 2024
Total
funds
£
86,868
14,952
1,428
103,248
14,400
101,688
116,088
(12,840)
-
(12,840)
150,401
137,561		 2023
Total
funds
£
103,745
13,308
240
117,293
13,200
97,149
110,349
6,944
-
6,944
143,457
150,401

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Balance sheet

as at 30 March 2024
2024
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(8)
5,836
Total fixed assets
5,836
Current assets
Stock
4,800
Prepayments
881
Cash at bank and in hand
(9)
127,298
Total current assets
132,979
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Accruals
1,254
Total current liabilities
1,254
Net current assets / (liabilities)
131,725
Net assets
137,561
Funds
Unrestricted funds
137,561
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
137,561		 2024
Restricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2024
Total
£
5,836
5,836
4,800
881
127,298
132,979
1,254
1,254
131,725
137,561
137,561
-
137,561		 2023
Total
£
5,160
5,160
3,840
1,010
141,249
146,099
858
858
145,241
150,401
147,401
3,000
150,401

For the year ending 30 March 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 2/12/2024

Doreen Lewis (Trustee)

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Clothing Solutions (for disabled people)

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 30 March 2024

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Computer equipment: over 5 years Sewing machines: over 5 years

Stock

All stock is held at cost.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 30 March 2024

2 Donations and legacies
Grants and donations (Trusts and other)
3 Charitable activities income
Clothing and alteration sales
Beanbag sales
4 Raising funds
Consultancy and marketing
5 Charitable activities expenditure detail
Salaries and NIC
(6)
Payroll costs
Freelance staff
Fabric and haberdashery
Postage and carriage
Equipment
Stationery and office supplies
Design and print
Rent, rates and utilities
Telephone and internet
Bank charges
Repairs and maintenance
Travel and transport
Independent examination
Insurance
Companies House
Cleaning costs and materials
IT equipment, consumables and support
Sundries
Depreciation		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
78,368
78,368
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
9,244
5,708
14,952
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
14,400
14,400
2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
71,618
406
2,173
(2,079)
2,294
453
905
101
9,032
671
158
477
471
1,254
2,244
13
115
491
67
2,272
93,136		 2024
Restricted
funds
£
8,500
8,500
2024
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
2024
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
2024
Restricted
funds
£
1,300
-
-
6,100
-
52
-
-
1,100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,552		 2024
Total
funds
£
86,868
86,868
2024
Total
funds
£
9,244
5,708
14,952
2024
Total
funds
£
14,400
14,400
2024
Total
cost
£
72,918
406
2,173
4,021
2,294
505
905
101
10,132
671
158
477
471
1,254
2,244
13
115
491
67
2,272
101,688		 2023
Total
funds
£
103,745
103,745
2023
Total
funds
£
7,864
5,444
13,308
2023
Total
funds
£
13,200
13,200
2023
Total
cost
£
66,023
402
2,231
4,978
2,830
399
767
402
11,592
592
151
411
504
858
1,982
-
102
568
171
2,186
97,149

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 30 March 2024

6 Staff costs and numbers
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Employment allowance		 2024
£
71,778
6,140
(5,000)
72,918		 2023
£
65,438
5,585
(5,000)
66,023

The average number of employees during the year was 3, being an average of 2.2 full time equivalent (2023: 3, 1.9 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.

7 Restricted funds
Barleycorn Trust
UKH Foundation
Leeds Convalescent Society
Sovereign Healthcare
Worshipful Company of
Basketmakers 2011 Charitable
Trust		 Balance b/f
£
3,000
-
-
-
-
3,000		 Incoming
£
-
5,000
500
2,000
1,000
8,500		 Outgoing
£
52
5,000
500
2,000
1,000
8,552		 Transfers
£
(2,948)
-
-
-
-
(2,948)		 Balance c/f
£
-
-
-
-
-
-

Fund name Barleycorn Trust

UKH Foundation

Leeds Convalescent Society Sovereign Healthcare Worshipful Company of Basketmakers 2011 Charitable Trust

Purpose of restriction

To support the purchase of computer equipment. The transfer relates to the capitalisation of computer equipment.

To support the work of the charity in the North West. To support the work of the charity in Leeds. To support the work of the charity in West Yorkshire. To support the work of the charity in London.

Tangible assets
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 30 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 30 March 2024
Net book value
At 30 March 2024
At 31 March 2023		 £
6,353
-
6,353
3,669
893
4,562
1,791
2,684
Computers		 £
9,607
2,948
12,555
7,131
1,379
8,510
4,045
2,476
Sewing
machines		 Total
£
15,960
2,948
18,908
10,800
2,272
13,072
5,836
5,160

8 Tangible assets

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Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 30 March 2024

9 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
10 Support Costs
Governance
Independent examination
Information technology		 2024
£
127,227
71
127,298
2024
£
13
1,254
491
1,758		 2023
£
141,212
37
141,249
2023
£
13
858
568
1,439

11 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel

The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £48,192 (previous year: £42,718).

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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 30 March 2024

2024
2023
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Grants and donations
78,368
99,745
Charitable activities
14,952
13,308
Bank interest
1,428
240
Total income
94,748
113,293
Expenditure
Raising funds
14,400
13,200
Charitable activities
93,136
96,149
Total expenditure
107,536
109,349
Net income / (expenditure)
(12,788)
3,944
Transfers between funds
2,948
-
Net movement in funds
(9,840)
3,944
Fund balances brought forward
147,401
143,457
Fund balances carried forward
137,561
147,401		 2024
Restricted
funds
£
8,500
-
-
8,500
-
8,552
8,552
(52)
(2,948)
(3,000)
3,000
-		 2023
Restricted
funds
£
4,000
-
-
4,000
-
1,000
1,000
3,000
-
3,000
-
3,000		 2024
Total
funds
£
86,868
14,952
1,428
103,248
14,400
101,688
116,088
(12,840)
-
(12,840)
150,401
137,561		 2023
Total
funds
£
103,745
13,308
240
117,293
13,200
97,149
110,349
6,944
-
6,944
143,457
150,401

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