REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06944688 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130786
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
for
North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Ashby Berry Coulsons 2 Belgrave Crescent Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1UB
North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Page Reference and Administrative Details Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Trustees S Hall E Mcpherson I Peck M I Froggett A M Benson appointed 19 January 2023 Chief officer C Maw Registered office 26 Cayley Court Hopper Hill Road Eastfield Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3YJ Registered company number 06944688 (England and Wales) Registered charity number 1130786 Independent examiner Ashby Berry Coulsons 2 Belgrave Crescent Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1UB Bankers Unity Trust Bank Nine Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HB
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
This report includes the directors' report required by company law.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of North Yorkshire Centre For Independent Living (Nycil) are to, "provide relief to disabled people, in particular by developing and delivering services that support independent living."
Nycil operates services which helps disabled people in North Yorkshire access Direct Payments to help pay for their own Personal Care Assistants. Through this service, disabled and vulnerable people and their carers can obtain information on Direct Payments and how to become an employer. Nycil assists with advertising and interviewing applicants, it also helps with all the paperwork associated with this and trains the service user in how to become a "good employer". The disabled person is then able to make choices about how they are cared for, which helps them become more independent and to join in community activities or allows them to remain in their own homes. This service has further expanded to include people who are self-funded and for those with a Personal Health Budget which is a much bigger support package and requires more intense support.
Nycil also operates a payroll service for people receiving Direct Payments or any business that agrees to follow our principles of inclusion and it intends on expanding this to charities and small businesses. This also helps Nycil achieve a level of self-sustainability instead of being completely reliant on funding. The service has further increased over the fiscal year and hopes to continue to grow and become a large source of Revenue to the Charity. Nycil 's Payroll package offers more than most other Payroll providers as we visit our clients to help them with all related paperwork and we ensure that they are comfortable about becoming an employer for the first time.
Another very important aspect of Nycil 's role is to ensure the voices of disabled people are heard in the development of services but also to signpost to existing services. To this end, Nycil supports individual disabled people, through its member organisations, through its member organisations, through various forums, consultations, and strategic groups, to assist in making sure that the real needs of disabled people are listened to and acted on as services are developed across the whole of North Yorkshire.
In compiling this report, the trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The benefits to the charity's client group are through the work we have undertaken via our various services.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Achievement and performance
After the disruptions of previous years, our recruitment service has returned to a semblance of normalcy, achieving a significant milestone by doubling the income from the previous year and approaching levels seen in earlier years. In the past year, our recruitment service played a vital role in supporting 82 clients.
The payroll service maintained a consistent performance throughout 22/23, now averaging over £3,300 per month and constituting a substantial portion of Nycils' income. With a consistently active client base of over 150, Nycil served predominantly those employing Personal Assistants (with an average of 3 each) alongside charities, public and private sector organizations that align with Nycil's aims, vision, and mission.
Securing grant funding from the Yorkshire Coast Community Fund, Nycil initiated a monthly newsletter distributed to approximately 130 people within the former Scarborough Borough. This newsletter featured offers, promoted accessible activities for service users, shared relevant local news, included informative articles, and directed readers to support resources concerning the cost of living, which proved beneficial according to feedback.
Towards the end of 22/23, Nycil launched its most extensive survey of service users, aiming to understand their needs and identify desired additional services. The survey results will shape future funding bids as Nycil progresses toward becoming a standalone charity. Preliminary results, before the survey closed, suggest that the top priorities include cost of living, opportunities for discussions with like-minded individuals, and opportunities to meet new people.
Nycil remained actively engaged with external organizations and causes, advocating for adaptable housing, supporting changing places, and promoting inclusive sports. Additionally, Nycil has expanded its involvement in activities addressing health inequalities, holding a position on the leadership group of Seechange, a cross-sector project dedicated to reducing health inequalities in Scarborough. Moreover, Nycil participates in the executive of the former Voluntary Sectors Leaders Group, while maintaining its commitment to advancing the purple pound and the social model of disability agenda.
As we pursue continued growth, Nycil persists in seeking grant funding, with notable successes since 22/23, to both support and expand our range of services.
Financial review
Total funds held at 31 March 2023 were £33,364 (2022: £61,256). Of these, an amount of £780 related to restricted funds (2022: £176). In view of the reduction in unrestricted reserves during 2022/23, the trustees consider that it is no longer appropriate to designate a separate reserve for the payroll service cash flow. The designated fund has therefore been closed as at 31 March 2023, with the balance being transferred into the general unrestricted fund, resulting a balance of £32,584 on this fund at the year end. (2022: General fund £16,080, Payroll services fund £45,000).
The trustees plan over the next few years to increase income to eliminate the operating deficit by increasing the number of service users and expanding the range of projects offered, supplemented by grant funding and donations.
The trustees have updated the charity’s reserves policy to identify an amount of £20,000 to be retained in the general unrestricted fund, to cover 3 months running costs, plus potential closure costs. The surplus of £12,584 above this level is available to support the payroll service cash flow requirements and provide bridging funds until the planned expansion in customers, projects and grant funding is achieved.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Structure, governance and management
North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living (also known as Nycil) is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It was incorporated on 25 June 2009 and registered as a charity on 28 July 2009.
Under its Articles of Association, the charity's membership comprises user-led organisations of disabled people based in North Yorkshire, admitted to membership at the discretion of the trustees, and the board of trustees comprises one person nominated by each of the organisations that are members of the charity, together with up to three persons co-opted by the trustees because they are able to make a special contribution to, or have a particular interest in, the work of the charity.
The charity is managed by the trustees, with the day to day operations being delegated to senior staff. At their meetings the Trustees monitor all risks that the charity is exposed to and take the necessary steps to manage those risks. They review the policies and gain an update on operational issues, activities and actions from senior management.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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).
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. S Hall - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the 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 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 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Anne Mead BSC FCA
Ashby Berry Coulsons 2 Belgrave Crescent Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1UB
Date: 25 January 2024
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted funds fund Notes £ £ Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 2 - 2,500 Charitable activities 4 Core activities 44,694 - Investment income 3 8 - Total 44,702 2,500 Expenditure on Charitable activities 5 Core activities 73,198 1,896 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (28,496) 604 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 61,080 176 Total funds carried forward 32,584 780 |
2023 Total funds £ 2,500 44,694 8 47,202 75,094 (27,892) 61,256 **33,364 ** |
2022 Total funds £ 9,910 42,013 - 51,923 66,138 (14,215) 75,471 61,256 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living (Registered number: 06944688)
Balance Sheet 31 March 2023
| Notes Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities NET ASSETS Funds 15 Unrestricted funds: General fund Payroll services Restricted funds Total funds |
2023 £ 5,151 31,632 36,783 (3,419) 33,364 33,364 33,364 32,584 - 32,584 780 33,364 |
2022 £ 13,165 53,970 67,135 (5,879) 61,256 61,256 61,256 16,080 45,000 61,080 176 61,256 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living (Registered number: 06944688)
Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2023
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24 January 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. S Hall - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1. Accounting policies
General information
North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living (Nycil) is a charitable company limited by guarantee in England / Wales. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are to provide information, advice and support to enable disabled people, vulnerable people and carers to live independently.
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The trustees consider that no judgements, apart from those involving estimates, have been made in the process of applying the above accounting policies which have had a significant effect on amount recognised in the financial statements.
The trustees consider that no key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date have been made which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year
Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1. Accounting policies - continued
Income
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised at fair value 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. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
Income received in advance of the provision of specified services is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
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
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the statement of financial activities.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include administrative and governance costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
Impairment
Assets not measured at fair value are reviewed for any indication that the asset may be impaired at each balance sheet date. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset's cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount. Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease.
Leases
Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are charged to the SoFA on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1. Accounting policies - continued
Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The charity contributes to a defined contribution workplace pension plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are charged to the statement of financial activities in the period to which they relate.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. In their view the budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2. Donations and legacies
| Grants | 2023 £ 2,500 |
2022 £ 9,910 |
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All the above income for the current year was attributable to restricted funds. (2022: all attributable to unrestricted funds).
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| Yorkshire Coast Community Fund Covid support |
2023 £ 2,500 - 2,500 |
2022 £ - 9,910 |
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| 9,910 |
There were no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies attaching to grants recognised in income.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
3. Investment income
| Deposit account interest | 2023 £ 8 |
2022 £ - |
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All the above income for the current and preceding year was attributable to unrestricted funds.
4. Income from charitable activities
| Income from charitable activities | ||
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| Payroll service Recruitment service |
2023 £ 40,314 4,380 **44,694 ** |
2022 £ 39,949 2,064 |
| 42,013 |
All the above income for the current and preceding year was attributable to unrestricted funds.
5. Charitable activities costs
| Charitable activities costs | ||||
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| Core activities Comparatives for charitable activities costs Core activities |
Support Direct costs (see Costs note 6) £ £ 73,060 2,034 64,158 1,980 |
Totals £ **75,094 ** |
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| 66,138 |
Comparatives for charitable activities costs
£1,896 (2022: £2,400) of the above costs were attributable to restricted funds and £73,198 (2022: £63,738) were attributable to unrestricted funds.
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
6. Support costs
| Core activities Independent Examiner's remuneration Independent examination - current year 7. Net income/(expenditure) Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): Independent examination Other operating leases |
2023 £ 2,034 2023 £ 2,034 7,938 |
Governance costs £ 2,034 2022 £ 1,980 2022 £ 1,980 6,795 |
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8. Trustees' remuneration and benefits
None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits during the year (2022 - £Nil).
Trustees' expenses
No trustees received any expenses during the year. (2022: £Nil).
9. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Part time |
2023 £ 45,441 502 45,943 2023 4 |
2022 £ 45,924 502 |
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| 46,426 | ||
| 2022 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The full time equivalent number of staff was 1.92 (2022 1.92).
The total remuneration of key management personnel amounted to £17,533 (2022: £17,353).
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
9. Staff costs - continued
The liability and expense relating to the employer's costs of the defined contribution workplace pension scheme are allocated between restricted and unrestricted funds in line with the funding of the relevant staff members.
| 10. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities Unrestricted funds £ Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 9,910 Charitable activities Core activities 42,013 Total 51,923 Expenditure on Charitable activities Core activities 63,738 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,815) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 72,895 Total funds carried forward 61,080 11. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments |
Restricted fund £ - - - 2,400 (2,400) 2,576 176 2023 £ 4,576 - 575 **5,151 ** |
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Trade creditors Accrued expenses |
2023 £ 41 3,378 3,419 |
2022 £ 2,507 3,372 |
| 5,879 |
13. Leasing agreements
The charity leases its premises under an operating lease which can be cancelled with a month's notice. The commitment under this lease is considered to be immaterial.
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds fund £ £ Current assets 36,003 780 Current liabilities (3,419) - 32,584 780 |
2023 Total funds £ 36,783 (3,419) **33,364 ** |
2022 Total funds £ 67,135 (5,879) 61,256 |
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Comparatives for analysis of net assets between funds
| Current Assets Current Liabilities |
66,959 (5,879) 61,080 |
176 - 176 |
67,135 (5,879) |
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| 61,256 |
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North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
15. Movement in funds
| 1 April 2022 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 16,080 Designated fund - cash flow 45,000 61,080 Restricted funds Peer Group Support Project 176 Newsletter - 176 Comparatives for movement in funds 1 April 2021 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 27,895 Designated fund - cash flow 45,000 72,895 Restricted funds Peer Group Support Project 2,576 |
Incoming resources £ 44,702 - 44,702 - 2,500 2,500 Incoming resources £ 51,923 - 51,923 - |
Resources expended £ (73,198) - (73,198) (176) (1,720) (1,896) Resources expended £ (63,738) - (63,738) (2,400) |
Transfers 31 March 2023 £ £ 45,000 32,584 (45,000) - - 32,584 - - - 780 - 780 Transfers 31 March 2022 £ £ - 16,080 - 45,000 - 61,080 - 176 |
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16. Related party disclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.
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