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2021-03-31-accounts

Registered number: 06972820 Charity number: 1131621

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Company, its Trustees and advisers 1
Chairman's statement 2
Trustees' report 3 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8 - 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the financial statements 12 - 24

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Trustees L Carter, Chairman
E S Twigger
T Holloway
P A Kenton-Batt, Vice chairman
C A Mitchell
I Garratt, Treasurer
M Evans
Company registered
number
06972820
Charity registered
number
1131621
Registered office
Room 6
Park Road Resource Centre
53 Park Road
Mansfield Woodhouse
Nottinghamshire
NG19 8ER
Accountant
Jonathan Wilson
Chartered Accountant
Cromwell House
68 West Gate
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1RR
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PLC
1-3 Church Street
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1AL

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The chairman presents her statement for the year.

The past year has been an active one for the Charity, faced with the crisis of the pandemic. We have endeavoured to operate our organisation as effectively and efficiently as possible. We could not operate without the financial support of all our donors, fundraisers and grant funders, this is not only critical to paying our rent, accommodation, utilities but the vital continuation and development of services relevant to and requested by the community we serve. The Charity recognises that funding grants are short term, however always try to work toward sustainability of them post funding by promoting a well-trained volunteer base.

As ever this has been a year of challenge, achievement and getting on with the job, against the backdrop of reduced funding and resources and increasing demand for services. Nottinghamshire County Council provided additional funding in response to COVID19, enabling Disability Nottinghamshire to support 356 service users by providing a range of disability information and welfare benefits over a 26 weeks period in respond to pandemic.

We rely on the hard work and dedication of both a small staff team and the many volunteers who contribute in so many ways to the work and success of the charity. The impact of our work goes far beyond those we help directly and includes families, friends and carers. This service could not run without the support of volunteers who are willing to train and update skills on a regular basis. Volunteers have completed over 3,490 volunteering hours in the past year thanks to a grant from the Mary Potter Convent Trust enabling access to training and support.

Advice and Information Services are free, independent, and confidential. The Welfare Reform system continues to impact on service users. Universal Credit has had a big impact on service users with disabilities losing premiums and benefits leading to debt and deprivation across Nottinghamshire. Therefore it is a difficult time for individuals and families across the community we serve.

We have and will continue to face evolving and new issues as a result of the pandemic and it is already clear that the economic impact of Coronavirus will have significant impact on the charity in the coming year. It is clear our planning will need to reflect and evolve the rapidly changing world the disabled person now faces and is much changed from when our existing strategy was originally developed with the changes to the benefits system, our constantly changing society and its ethics, the now prevalent use of the Internet and the advancement of social media. In particular, we know we need to continue to expand on our previous consultation process to ensure that we fully understand the impact of the increasing restrictions on Local Authority spending on social and community care services.

L Carter Date: 9 August 2021

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the year from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The purpose of the charity is to:

Promote the independence and choice of all disabled persons within the area covered by Nottinghamshire County Council by providing free, confidential and impartial information, advice and advocacy in respect of any disability to disabled people, their families, friends, carers, professionals and students.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Strategies for achieving objectives

Our aim is for all disabled people to have the same choice, control and freedom as any other person. With the provision of information and advice on how to effectively access the relevant benefits, services, peer support and disability rights, we are also aiming to encourage a far greater overall level of health and well being not only for disabled people but also their carers, friends and families. We wish to reflect the purposes for which this charity was originally set up within our incorporated organisation.

c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Activities of the Charity, have continued to remain focused on providing support to enable people within our area of activity to exercise choice and control and are all undertaken to further our charitable purposes for public benefit.

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(a company limited by guarantee)

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Objectives and activities (continued)

d. Main activities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the public benefit

At the start of this accounting period, trustees, staff and voluteers reviewed the strategic business plan, this helped to identify the many challenges faced in balancing a rise in requests for help, advice and support services against very challenging financial circumstances.

Activities of the Charity have continued to remain focused on providing support to enable people within our area of activity to exercise choice and control, all undertaken to further our charitable purposes for public benefit. Services have been delivered by telephone, social media and zoom by volunteers and staff working from home during the pandemic.

Staff, volunteers and directors had to adapt to a completely different model of service delivery, working from home to support service users. They have started to adapt with great energy, flexibility and an ability to think outside of the box and problem solve. This has enabled a high volume of requests for help to be responded to. As the pandemic continued, and Government guidelines evolved we worked hard to keep our advice service, information provision and buddying support responsive. Building up good relationships with service providers across the voluntary, community and health sectors to gain the additional specialist support our service users required.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Company

Overall this reporting year, within our core advice services which is part funded by Nottinghamshire County Council L.I.S project grant, the total number of issues and queries dealt with for Nottinghamshire residents was 3066. This figure includes 462 people who have required support with complex case work. The range of help delivered, has included disability advice, equality issues, health matters, welfare benefits, appeals, money management, housing and other services.

The Charity has continued to work across the County to encourage a user led ethos and to assist, for example, individuals, self help groups and single issue groups to feel more confident and become better informed about opportunities to influence policy, consultation or services which have previously been hard to reach or unobtainable. For example, helping to support access and built environment issues by providing advice, sign posting and referring to, the appropriate service such as, Local Authorities, plus the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.

Working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, together we continue to support the work of the Disability Independent Advisory Group. This is an independent voice within the community and tackles a range of issues raised by its members, however this has also been impacted by COVID-19. We have achieved Disability confident Employee status.

Within the above framework, since the last report, we have continued to strive to maintain and develop services. There has been an ever-increasing demand for advice, information services, buddying and befriending support across the community we serve. In particular we have seen an increase in requests for;

In addition, the charity introduced 6 short information videos on a range of topics plus 3 chair based exercise videos across the charity’s social media accounts. Traditionally our services have always been delivered face to face. This was a new initiative for staff and volunteers, and we were very surprised and delighted with the feedback from service users. With increased visits to our web site and social media to a total of 1,500 hits, thus identifying a new service development to plan.

There has also been and will continue to be an increase in coordination with partner organisations to tackle our shared challenges and to meet the needs of diverse communities across Nottinghamshire.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Financial review

a. Going concern

The Trustees are aware that the low level of unrestricted reserves casts a material uncertainty over the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. We continue to monitor the situation closlely and continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in note 19 to the financial statements.

b. Reserves policy

The charity needs reserves to enable it to meet both its ongoing commitments in respect of its charitable activities and to meet its future operating requirements.

The trustees recognise that the greatest single area of risk lies in the charity maintaining adequate reserves. It is the board's view that the charity should aim for reserves of three months' operating requirements plus redundancy commitments. Currently, reserves are adequate to meet this requirement. This financial information is regularly updated in board reports.

For a charity, especially one where its services are free at the point of contact, increasing reserves is a difficult task. Currently the board's policy is to maintain and build reserves.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Disability Nottinghamshire is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

We continue to actively try to recruit new Trustee Directors. The Board meets on average every 6 weeks and are fully responsible for the forward strategy. All members of the Board have continued to give their time and expertise on a voluntary basis, receiving no benefits from the Charity. Any out of pocket expenses reclaimed are shown in note 10 to the financial statements.

Within the Board of Trustee Directors 75% of its membership consist of individuals who are disabled, or have a long-term health condition, or care for someone. Trustees are elected annually following the Annual General Meeting.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

d. Financial risk management

There is a revised risk management strategy and matrix in place to ensure where applicable all risks are covered. Where appropriate, policies, financial systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the internal risks the charity might face. The responsibility for monitoring this work is with the full Board of Trustee Directors.

Currently all Board members receive a weekly cash flow spreadsheet and a full range of financial and project monitoring reports received prior to Board Meetings.

In addition, all our funders require evidence based monitoring reports on a regular basis. Performance across all services delivered is assessed against key objectives as agreed with funders.

All reports and reviews go directly to Trustee Director Board Meetings for consideration. Staff attend to present their reports as required.

During the Covid-19 lockdowns the Board received written reports electronically which continued to provide a range of data and information. Trustee Directors also held Board meetings via zoom during this period.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Included in the external risk assessment, the Board recognises that cuts to funding impacts on the way services are delivered and developed with most funding being restricted to fixed term and often as little as 12 months. Opportunities for volunteer fund raising this accounting year had to cease following changing Government guidelines. We continue to work hard to mitigate this by seeking to diversify funding sources to maintain an effective service that meets the needs of service users.

Plans for future periods

The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcoming financial year subject to obtaining satisfactory funding. Due to the financial hazards we have experienced and will continue to face, with COVID-19 even following the easing of Government Restrictions and the resulting constraints on resources, will be constantly reviewed. The direct focus of our work will be to continue to support, empower the community we represent offering person centred support as well as embracing technology.

A new strategic plan (2022 to 2025) consultation has commenced and will continue during 2021. It is important that the community we represent has a voice, and services are maintained, designed, and developed with them not for them. We will also continue to seek funding to develop plans and services identified within this work, working wherever possible with other partners to support delivery of quality services. There will also be focus on volunteer and Board member recruitment. Finally, we believe that equal access to our services is vital for our success and to community wellbeing. Therefore we will continue to strive to learn, adapt and break down barriers.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 9 August 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

L Carter

(Chair of Trustees)

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Disability Nottinghamshire ('the Company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Company (and 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 the Company's accounts 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, other than those fully detailed below, have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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

  4. 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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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(a company limited by guarantee)

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Disclosure section

I draw attention to note 19 to the financial statements which indicates that there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to a relatively low level of unrestricted reserves and a reliance on grant funding. My statements above are not modified in respect of this matter.

This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed:

Dated: 23 August 2021

Jonathan Wilson

FCA, CTA

Cromwell House 68 West Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1RR

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other fundraising activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
20,055
-
-
20,055
33,523
33,523
(13,468)
15,546
(13,468)
2,078		 Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
9,517
27,358
4,561
3
41,439
16,892
16,892
24,547
6,233
24,547
30,780		 Total
funds
2021
£
9,517
47,413
4,561
3
61,494
50,415
50,415
11,079
21,779
11,079
32,858		 Total
funds
2020
£
3,050
47,971
3,264
83
54,368
63,005
63,005
(8,637)
30,416
(8,637)
21,779

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06972820

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Note
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
12
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds		 2,706
34,279
36,985
(4,127)		 2021
£
32,858
32,858
2,078
30,780
32,858		 2,831
22,139
24,970
(3,191)		 2020
£
21,779
21,779
15,546
6,233
21,779

The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

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

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

L Carter Chair of Trustees Date: 9 August 2021

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. General information

The company is a company limited by guarantee. It is incorporated and registered in England (registration number 6972820). The registered office is Room 6, Park Road Resource Centre, 53 Park Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8ER.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Disability Nottinghamshire meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.

2.2 Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis. Further details can be found in note 19.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE (a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Debtors

Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

2.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

2.9 Financial instruments

The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company 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 Company for particular purposes. The costs 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.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Donations
2,776
Grants
6,741
Radar keys
-
9,517
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Donations
2,805
Radar keys
245
3,050		 Total
funds
2021
£
2,776
6,741
-
9,517
Total
funds
2020
£
2,805
245
3,050

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(a company limited by guarantee)

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

4. Income from charitable activities

Grants receivable
Grants receivable
5.
Income from other trading activities
Income from fundraising events		 Restricted
funds
2021
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
£
20,055
27,358
Restricted
funds
2020
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
£
30,471
17,500		 Total
funds
2021
£
47,413
Total
funds
2020
£
47,971
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Fundraising
4,561
Restricted
funds
2020
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
£
Fundraising
256
3,008		 Total
funds
2021
£
4,561
Total
funds
2020
£
3,264

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(a company limited by guarantee)

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Interest receivable
3
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Interest receivable
83		 Total
funds
2021
£
3
Total
funds
2020
£
83

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Wages and salaries
Training
Advice centre running costs
Insurance
Office expenses
Volunteers' expenses
Legal and professional fees
Sundry expenses
Telephone and computer
Advertising and publications
Independent examiner's fee		 Restricted
funds
2021
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
£
16,381
3,049
600
-
4,202
3,961
740
1,551
-
394
144
-
-
1,204
-
170
11,206
5,543
250
-
-
1,020
33,523
16,892		 Total
funds
2021
£
19,430
600
8,163
2,291
394
144
1,204
170
16,749
250
1,020
50,415

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)

Summary by fund type (continued)

Restricted
funds
2020
£
Wages and salaries
13,357
Training
389
Advice centre running costs
2,378
Line management
1,545
Insurance
-
Office expenses
354
Volunteers' expenses
242
Legal and professional fees
-
Sundry expenses
66
Telephone and computer
-
Advertising and publications
108
Independent examiner's fee
-
18,439
8.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Company's annual accounts
9.
Staff costs
Wages and salaries		 Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
25,841
-
10,466
-
2,480
778
-
1,133
93
2,725
30
1,020
44,566
2021
£
1,020
2021
£
19,430		 Total
funds
2020
£
39,198
389
12,844
1,545
2,480
1,132
242
1,133
159
2,725
138
1,020
63,005
2020
£
1,020
2020
£
39,198

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

9. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Charitable activities 4 5

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

10. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 March 2021, travelling expenses totalling £144 were reimbursed or paid directly to 1 Trustee (2020 - £80 to 1 Trustee).

11. Debtors

2021 2020
£ £
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income 2,706 2,831

12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income		 2021
£
2,909
198
1,020
4,127		 2020
£
3,179
12
-
3,191

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DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(a company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Restricted funds
Awards for All
CRT 2020 GB
Big Lottery COVID-19 IT
CRT 2020
NCF Wheatcroft
Mansfield CVS 2020
NCC Emergency 2020
Thomas Farr
Tesco Charity Trust
Mary Potter Convent Hospital
Total of funds		 Balance at 1
April 2020
£
6,233
6,589
-
-
8,528
-
-
-
-
284
145
15,546
21,779		 Income
£
41,439
-
3,451
9,000
-
3,000
600
2,004
2,000
-
-
20,055
61,494		 Expenditure
£
(16,892)
(6,589)
(3,451)
(9,000)
(7,544)
(2,535)
(600)
(2,004)
(1,800)
-
-
(33,523)
(50,415)		 Balance at
31 March
2021
£
30,780
-
-
-
984
465
-
-
200
284
145
2,078
32,858

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13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General Fund
M&DACWP
Restricted funds
Big Lottery ESIF
Awards for All
Big Lottery AFA 19/20
CRT 2020 GB
D' Oyly Carte
Tesco Charity Trust
Mary Potter Convent Hospital
Total of funds		 Balance at
1 April 2019
£
7,818
19,340
27,158
27
909
-
-
931
609
782
3,258
30,416		 Income
£
23,641
-
23,641
12,003
-
9,508
8,960
-
256
-
30,727
54,368		 Expenditure
£
(28,037)
(16,529)
(44,566)
(12,030)
(909)
(2,919)
(432)
(931)
(581)
(637)
(18,439)
(63,005)		 Balance at
31 March
2020
£
3,422
2,811
6,233
-
-
6,589
8,528
-
284
145
15,546
21,779

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14. Purpose of funds

Purpose of unrestricted funds:

General fund

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

Mansfield and District Area Committee for the Welfare of Physically Disabled People

This unrestricted funding supports the core service.

Purpose of restricted funds:

Mary Potter Convent Hospital Trust

The Mary Potter Convent Hospital Trust is enabling our volunteers to have access to volunteer training and support.

Building Better Opportunities, Funded by Big Lottery and ESIF (European Social Fund)

The project is funded jointly by the Big Lottery and The European Social Fund. The project aims to assist The Money Sorted in D2N2, to encompass a wide range of diverse communities and individuals – ranging from inner-city Nottingham to rural High Peak. Disability Nottinghamshire will provide specialist support to other partners to help them work effectively with disabled people. This will enable the project to meet targets for working with diverse groups, enable achievement for all and share best practice leaving a legacy of specialist knowledge.

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust is funding Disability Nottinghamshire's local community choir "Our Voice". The grant will support sessional workers, a pianist, room hire and volunteer expenses for events.

Big Lottery Awards For All

Big Lottery Awards for All grant for one year has been received during this accounting period, this funding has enabled the Charity to upskill, support and update training of 5 volunteers (to ensure the continuation of the service at the end of funding) and introduce a Sign Posting Plus Service which will help them not only help individuals to access other services, but help them where appropriate to make contact providing support with initial attendance at services with a volunteer until confident to act independently.

Tesco Charity Trust

The Tesco Charity Trust is funding Disability Nottinghamshire’s local community choir “Our Voice”. The grant will support sessional workers, a pianist, a singing tutor, room hire and sheet music.

Coalfield Community Investment Programme (England)

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is funding Disability Nottinghamshire to employ a Disability Advisor to alleviate poverty amongst disabled and disadvantaged people by improving access to benefits, providing a comprehensive benefits advice service via telephone, social media and outreach surgeries.

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Coalfield Community Investment Programme (GB)

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust also provided additional funding from the DCMS fund to take on a further Disability Advisor to help support service users through the pandemic.

National Lottery Community Fund

When lockdown happened The National Lottery Community Fund invested to enable Disability Nottinghamshire to purchase laptops, along with moving to a Cloud based system and support which allowed members of our team to carry on delivering the service remotely.

NCC Emergency 2020

Nottinghamshire County Council provided additional funding in response to COVID19, enabling Disability Nottinghamshire to provide additional cover and response to service users during the pandemic.

NCF Wheatcroft Fund

NCF Wheatcroft supported Disability Nottinghamshire with grant funding to provide the administration of volunteer support and supervision, along with funds to produce accessible information via social contact resources.

NCF Thomas Farr

NCF Thomas Farr supported Disability Nottinghamshire with grant funding to provide administration costs to facilitate and support consultation via social media.

15. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds		 Balance at 1
April 2020
£
6,233
15,546
21,779		 Income
£
41,439
20,055
61,494		 Expenditure
£
(16,892)
(33,523)
(50,415)		 Balance at
31 March
2021
£
30,780
2,078
32,858

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15. Summary of funds (continued)

Summary of funds - prior year

Balance at
Balance at 31 March
1 April 2019 Income Expenditure
2020
£ £ £
£
General funds 27,158 23,641 (44,566)
6,233
Restricted funds 3,258 30,727 (18,439)
15,546
30,416 54,368 (63,005)
21,779
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
funds funds
funds
2021 2021
2021
£ £
£
Current assets 2,078 34,907
36,985
Creditors due within one year - (4,127)
(4,127)
Total 2,078 30,780
32,858
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
funds funds
funds
2020 2020
2020
£ £
£
Current assets 15,546 9,424
24,970
Creditors due within one year - (3,191)
(3,191)
Total 15,546 6,233
21,779

16. Analysis of net assets between funds

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17. Operating lease commitments

At 31 March 2021 the Company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Not later than 1 year 495 2,090

18. Related party transactions

The Company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Company at 31 March 2021.

19. Going concern

At the date of approving the accounts, there is still a degree of uncertainty about the full economic impact of COVID19. The charity is reliant upon grant funding and although the unrestriced reserves have increased, they remain slightly low, resulting in a material uncertainty which may cast doubt over the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have frequently tested the financial viability of the charity to continue throughout the next twelve month period and are satisfied there is sufficient funding available to do this until at least August 2022. The trustees continue to monitor the position carefully and consider the charity to be a going concern therefore the accounts have been prepared using the going concern basis.

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