Charity registration number: 1133481
STAA
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL
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Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 to 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 to 20 |
STAA
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Robert Wood David Parker Lydia Watkinson Charles Wesson Clare Soar Meg Olivia Hale Alistair Bates Senior Management Team Jo Lees, Chief Executive Officer Principal Office Unit 0 John Folman Business Centre 33 Hungerhill Road Nottingham NG3 4NB Charity Registration Number 1133481 Independent Examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL
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Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Trustees
Robert Wood
David Parker
Lydia Watkinson
Charles Wesson
Clare Soar
Meg Olivia Hale (appointed 15 February 2021)
Alistair Bates (appointed 15 March 2021)
Glenys Rozkalns (resigned 15 March 2021)
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It is operated under the rules of its CIO - Foundation Conversion constitution dated 16 July 2020. Prior to this, STAA was a charitable company, established in 1998.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Following the conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in July 2020 STAA has adopted a more formal approach to the recruitment of trustees seeking to attract those with specific skills and experience. We have advertised for trustees more widely than previously, utilising local CVS services and provided recruitment packs in accordance with Charity Commission advice. This enabled us to appoint two new trustees with a range of skills and experience which complemented those of existing members. Serendipitously, both were also current tenants at St Ann's Allotments.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The objects of the company are:
A) to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of St Ann's, Nottingham and the surrounding area, without distinction of sex, or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the general public in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation (in particular facilities for allotment and recreational gardening) with the object of improving the conditions of life for those who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances; B) to advance the education of the public in allotment and recreational gardening and the protection and improvement of the natural environment;
C) the promotion for the benefit of the public of urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, in particular the St Ann's area of Nottingham by all or any of the following means: i) the relief of financial hardship;
ii) the advancement of education and volunteer experience;
iii) the maintenance, improvement or provision of recreational facilities; iv) the preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance; v) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities.
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Trustees' Report
Public benefit
The year to March 2021 has, of course, been dominated by the impact of Covid-19 which has necessarily meant a massive reduction in the direct engagement in our activities of the local community and those from further afield. Nonetheless, throughout the pandemic, STAA has continued to provide volunteering opportunities for a core group of experienced volunteers maintaining the physical infrastructure of the 30 plus plots across our community orchard, urban nature, heritage and nursery sites.
As periods of lockdown were lifted, we were able relatively quickly to restore activities for the public which involved local schools, youth groups and the local community more widely. Our regular volunteer numbers counter-intuitively increased during this period, as people sought activities in a natural environment and/or had increased free time, sometimes as a result of being furloughed.
In addition to our work which has been the regular subject of previous reports, this year saw the development of our Community Harvest project and the restoration of the old nursery on the site by staff and volunteers, groups from other voluntary organisations, employer groups and local individuals. This has enabled us to establish a strong growing base using greenhouses and open plots to grow produce for local community groups, social eating cafes and emergency food providers. Through working with partners we are able to direct fresh produce to where it is most needed.
The process of delivering education, training and experience of a green environment enables us to provide a range of volunteering opportunities which, although of value to the organisation, are more significantly beneficial to those volunteers themselves as they acquire both new technical skills and knowledge, but also those softer skills to do with interaction with others.
Additionally members of the public are the recipients of those education and personal development activities and heritage tours.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and performance
The Covid pandemic, understandably, had a big impact on our project delivery in 2020/21, and we were fully operational for only a few months between restrictions and lockdowns. Nonetheless we still welcomed over 2,100 participants and visits and have been able to continue delivery to a greater extent than many due to the outdoor nature of our work. Our project sites have provided safe-havens and a sanctuary for many local people from stress, risk and isolation felt in the wider community. We are acutely aware of the value and impact our projects and spaces have on individual and community wellbeing.
As restrictions eased through summer and autumn we doubled and in some cases tripled the number of children and family sessions we ran on the Community Orchard to meet local demand whilst keeping numbers attending within guidelines. We recruited a small pool of sessional staff to help us respond to the surge in demand as well as the implementation of heightened cleaning arrangements and additional covid measures.
The number of volunteers supporting STAA has increased significantly. Our large outdoor spaces have allowed people to engage in volunteering across a range of projects including the Community Harvest, Growing to Grow, Urban Nature and the Heritage Garden, throughout the year. Consequently we have welcomed over 30 new volunteers this year.
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Trustees' Report
One of the most visible achievements has been the development of the old Nursery site into an accessible growing space for individuals and groups to use. We consulted with local people on the design, installed paths and highly productive raised beds to create a welcoming space for volunteer activity as well as a learning and growing space for future projects. The once derelict classroom is repaired and transformed into a hub for volunteers and a venue for learning workshops and activities.
Over the course of the year we have developed excellent partnerships with other local community-based organisations, including a collaborative working agreement with Ecoworks who are also based on St Ann's Allotments. We have supported local emergency food providers by supplying fresh produce from our project sites to help tackle food poverty and insecurity, and hosted opportunities for Princes Trust teams to undertake their team challenges.
We are extremely grateful to all our funders, supporters and volunteers who enables us to continue providing quality activities, experiences and opportunities for the local community and helping us to maintain and share some of the heritage of St Ann's Allotments.
Financial review
Given the terrible risks the Covid-19 pandemic posed to STAA, both financial, organisational and in its governance, the work our Chief Executive led in identifying new financial streams of incomes and accessing sources of Covid-19 related funding, has meant that we have come out of the year in a much healthier position than we could have possibly have hoped. We are in the happy position of being able to set a budget for the new financial year, which will allow for the full range of our activities to be continued.
Policy on reserves
The charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to 3 months operating costs plus an amount designated for calculated redundancy liabilities.The reserves policy is reviewed annually after the AGM and takes account of known and potential future liabilities, such as redundancy costs. In 2020/21, the amount of unrestricted funds held in general reserves was £49,491, which was equivalent to 3 months operating costs. In addition £29,000 was held in designated reserves for potential redundancy liabilities.
Major risks and management of those risks
Financial risks
2020/21 was intended to see a greater proportion of our income to be derived from our paid for activities, decreasing the reliance on income from state and other charitable sources. Clearly this wasn't possible. We will continue with that aim in order to achieve the basis for greater self-sufficiency in the longer term.
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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 16 August 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Robert Wood Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of STAA
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of STAA
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of STAA (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 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 that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 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 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
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John O’Brien MSc, FCCA, FCIE, employee of Community Accounting Plus Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners
Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL
Date:.............................
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total Expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Gross transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 13 |
Unrestricted funds £ 38,835 5,109 43,944 (12,175) (12,175) 31,769 4,954 36,723 94,985 131,708 |
Restricted funds £ - 162,824 162,824 (165,323) (165,323) (2,499) (4,954) (7,453) 57,416 49,963 |
Total 2021 £ 38,835 167,933 206,768 (177,498) (177,498) 29,270 - 29,270 152,401 181,671 |
Total 2020 £ 6,869 134,637 |
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| 141,506 | ||||
| (109,126) | ||||
| (109,126) | ||||
| 32,380 - |
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| 32,380 120,021 |
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| 152,401 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 13.
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total Expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Gross transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 13 |
Unrestricted funds £ 6,869 16,197 23,066 (47,322) (47,322) (24,256) 14,841 (9,415) 104,400 94,985 |
Restricted funds £ - 118,440 118,440 (61,804) (61,804) 56,636 (14,841) 41,795 15,621 57,416 |
Total 2020 £ 6,869 134,637 |
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| 141,506 | |||
| (109,126) | |||
| (109,126) | |||
| 32,380 - |
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| 32,380 120,021 |
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| 152,401 |
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(Registration number: 1133481) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Net assets Funds of the charity: Restricted funds Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 13 |
2021 £ 16,217 5,570 164,785 170,355 (4,901) 165,454 181,671 49,963 131,708 181,671 |
2020 £ 19,409 4,373 135,967 |
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| 140,340 (7,348) |
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| 132,992 | ||
| 152,401 | ||
| 57,416 94,985 |
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| 152,401 |
The financial statements on pages 7 to 20 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 16 August 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... David Parker Trustee
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
STAA 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 notes.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
Gift aid
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregates similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
| Asset class | Depreciation method and rate |
|---|---|
| IT equipment | 33.3% straight line |
| Buildings | 10.0% straight line |
| Fixtures & fittings | 20.0% straight line |
| General equipment | 25.0% straight line |
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds and resources set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations from companies, trusts and similar proceeds Grants, including capital grants; Government grants Grants from other charities Other income from donations and legacies |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ General £ - 10,000 - 28,537 - - 281 17 281 38,554 |
Total 2021 £ 10,000 28,537 - 298 38,835 |
Total 2020 £ 4,750 - 500 1,619 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,869 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
3 Income from charitable activities
| Grants & donations Service fees Venue hire Sales & fees Sundry income 4 Grants and donations BBC Children in Need Co-op Foundation Co-op Fund D2N2 DEFRA Historic England Nottinghamshire Community Foundation Nottingham City Homes Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC Nottingham Hardy Plants Society National Lottery Community Fund The Hilden Charitable Trust The Thomas Farr Charity Wheatcroft Fund HMRC JRS Nottingham City Council The Limbourne Trust The Renewal Trust Sundry donations |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ - 4,040 740 279 50 5,109 - NET |
Restricted funds £ 162,824 - - - - 162,824 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,800 22,737 10,000 - 298 38,835 |
Total 2021 £ 162,824 4,040 740 279 50 167,933 Restricted funds £ 4,999 10,000 1,262 1,945 3,900 33,972 8,284 1,575 4,323 500 78,532 1,500 3,000 5,000 - - - 3,880 152 162,824 |
Total 2020 £ 118,440 12,314 610 3,211 62 |
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| 134,637 | ||||
| Total funds £ 4,999 10,000 1,262 1,945 3,900 33,972 8,284 1,575 4,323 500 78,532 1,500 3,000 5,000 5,800 22,737 10,000 3,880 450 |
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| 201,659 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Site landscaping & preparation Bank charges & fees Advertising & promotion Depreciation Digital services Events, activities & facilitators Equipment, repairs & renewals IT equipment & services Insurance Legal & professional Plot and office rent & rates Printing & stationery Publications & subscription Recruitment Salaries, NI & pension Sessional workers & workshops Telephone & postage Training Travel Utilities Volunteer expenses Overhead recharges |
Unrestricted General funds £ - 9 - - - 87 246 910 2,344 2,550 3,546 480 172 - 18,748 - 927 195 - 230 - (24,715) 5,729 |
Unrestricted Designated funds £ Restricted funds £ - 1,265 5 - 18 71 3,192 - - 11,194 89 1,899 576 10,033 - 9,025 - - - - 862 1,385 - 50 - 144 - - 2,181 101,857 - 1,980 130 381 - 300 - - - - - 417 (607) 25,322 6,446 165,323 |
Total 2021 £ 1,265 14 89 3,192 11,194 2,075 10,855 9,935 2,344 2,550 5,793 530 316 - 122,786 1,980 1,438 495 - 230 417 - 177,498 |
Total 2020 £ 12,308 192 165 3,192 - 2,550 1,668 556 1,884 2,525 4,606 498 - 50 74,776 1,771 1,090 252 38 506 499 - |
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| 109,126 |
6 Net incoming/outgoing resources
Net incoming resources for the year include:
Depreciation of fixed assets
| 2021 | 2020 |
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| £ | £ |
| 3,192 | 3,192 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
7 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| The aggregate payroll costs were as follows: | ||
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| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs |
2021 £ 116,762 2,983 3,041 122,786 |
2020 £ 72,396 238 2,142 |
| 74,776 |
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| Average number of employees | 2021 No 9 |
2020 No 6 |
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5 (2020 - 6) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.
Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £3,041 (2020 - £2,142).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
9 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2020 At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 11 Debtors Trade debtors Prepayments Accrued income 12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors |
Buildings £ 29,718 |
Fixtures & fittings £ 1,100 |
Total £ 30,818 30,818 11,409 3,192 14,601 16,217 19,409 2020 £ 2,420 1,828 125 |
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| 29,718 | 1,100 | ||||
| 10,529 2,972 |
880 220 |
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| 13,501 | 1,100 | ||||
| 16,217 | - | ||||
| 19,189 | 220 | ||||
| 2021 £ 60 3,565 1,945 5,570 2021 £ 768 1,768 2,365 4,901 |
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| 4,373 | |||||
| 2020 £ 4,576 1,303 1,469 |
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| 7,348 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
13 Funds
| Unrestricted funds General General fund Designated Orchard Orchard Building Redundancy Heritage Contingency IT replacement fund CRM implementation Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Orchard CIN Orchard - New Shoots (SSBC) Volunteering project (GVC) Olivers Greenhouse repairs (Elsbeth) Wesleyan TNL Community Fund Historic England NET EF D2N2 Nursery Capital project (GTG) Space to Connect Community Harvest Orchard Tools & Equipment ABG Sessions Total restricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 1 April 2020 £ 28,000 15,000 19,409 25,000 1,576 6,000 - - 66,985 94,985 1,907 6,205 5,000 2,000 10,000 32,304 - - - - - - - - 57,416 152,401 |
Incoming resources £ 38,554 5,061 - - 329 - - - 5,390 43,944 4,999 4,323 - - 1,500 78,532 33,972 8,284 1,945 6,137 10,000 8,162 1,090 3,880 162,824 206,768 |
Resources expended £ (5,729) (3,378) (3,192) - 124 - - - (6,446) (12,175) (6,906) (6,205) (5,000) (2,000) (5,722) (77,904) (33,972) (8,284) (1,945) (4,067) - (8,510) (928) (3,880) (165,323) (177,498) |
Transfers £ (11,334) (1,683) - 4,000 (29) 4,000 4,000 6,000 16,288 4,954 - - - - (5,778) - - - - (14) - 1,000 (162) - (4,954) - |
Balance at 31 March 2021 £ 49,491 15,000 16,217 29,000 2,000 10,000 4,000 6,000 |
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| 82,217 | |||||
| 131,708 | |||||
| - 4,323 - - - 32,932 - - - 2,056 10,000 652 - - |
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| 49,963 | |||||
| 181,671 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
The transfers between the designated funds are to reflect the designated fund balances held at 31/03/21, these have been approved by the management committee.
The transfer from the Wesleyan fund to the Orchard designated fund is for activity days in 21/22 due to the activities being put on hold because of Covid lockdowns.
The transfers from the Orchard Tools & equipment fund to General fund reflects the release of any restrictions on the use of these funds.
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Orchard (Designated Fund) - Deliver outdoor educational and play and activity sessions for schools and local young people. Maintain the Community Orchard’s current infrastructure and equipment to ensure a safe and stimulating environment.
Orchard Building (Designated Fund) - To provide for depreciation of the straw bale building, solar panels and the compost toilet.
Heritage (Designated Fund) - designated for Heritage activity to ensure that sufficient funds are available to undertake maintenance activity and improvements on the Heritage Garden and Orchard. Contingency (Designated Fund) - a contingency for capital works, essential repairs and professional fees. IT replacement fund (Designated Fund) - for future replacement of laptops and desktop computers.
CRM implementation (Designated Fund) - to enable STAA to purchase, develop and implement a new CRM database in 2021/22.
CIN - Children in Need project provides access to outdoor learning opportunities for targeted children and young people.
SSBC project 'New Shoots' is to fund a weekly, drop in session on St Anns Community Orchard for 0 – 3 year olds their carers and expectant mothers.
GVC Onward Grant Programme awarded us £5,000 for our 'Roots' project which will develop further routes into volunteering, through mentoring and social/communal sessions across all STAA activities. Elsbeth - Provided funding towards the physical improvement and maintenance of our glasshouse. activity & engagement, a suite of workshops, guided tours, talks &activities broadening the visitor experience of St Anns Allotments linking wildlife, horticulture, heritage and community.
Wesleyan Foundation - have provided a full year's funding for our monthly Activity Days on the Community Orchard. The funding will enable us to consistently deliver outdoor and craft activities, workshops and a warm welcome to local community members on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
TNL Community Fund - STAA has been awarded £226,000 over 3 years for its Gateway to the Gardens project. (31/01/2020 to 30/01/2023) The project will engage the local community in the development of the project whilst delivering a range of activities, volunteering and learning opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to appreciate the natural environment; relax and socialise with the wider community; develop new skills or productively grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Historic England - funded our digital project which created virtual tours and online resources for heritage audience and for schools. NET EF - supported our remote working capability including laptops and mobile phones to enable continuity of services.
D2N2 - for IT equipment for remote working and contribution to additional website developments. Nursery Capital project (GTG) - landscaping and irrigation on the Nursery site.
Space to Connect - supporting micro-volunteering activity across the Nursery, Urban Nature and Ecoworks site to alleviate loneliness and improve mental health.
Community Harvest - funding for coordination and development of the Community Harvest project, provision of seeds, compost and supplies.
Orchard Tools & Equipment - to purchase various tools & equipment. ABG Sessions - funding from Renewal Trust for the provision of after school and holiday play sessions.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Unrestricted funds Unrestricted general funds General fund Unrestricted designated funds Orchard Orchard Building Redundancy Heritage Contingency Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Orchard Activities Orchard CIN Growing Heritage (Finnis Scott) Orchard - New Shoots (SSBC) Volunteering project (GVC) Olivers Greenhouse repairs (Elsbeth) Postcode Local Trust Wesleyan TNL Community Fund Total restricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 1 April 2019 £ 39,944 21,355 22,601 20,000 500 - 64,456 104,400 - 2,096 8,930 4,595 - - - - - 15,621 120,021 |
Incoming resources £ 312 19,149 - - 3,605 - 22,754 23,066 21,358 9,999 - 7,204 5,000 2,000 19,984 10,000 42,895 118,440 141,506 |
Resources expended £ (20,513) (20,222) (3,192) - (3,395) - (26,809) (47,322) (18,172) (10,188) (8,930) (5,594) - - (8,329) - (10,591) (61,804) (109,126) |
Transfers £ 8,257 (5,282) - 5,000 866 6,000 6,584 14,841 (3,186) - - - - - (11,655) - - (14,841) - |
Balance at 31 March 2020 £ 28,000 15,000 19,409 25,000 1,576 6,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,985 | |||||
| 94,985 | |||||
| - 1,907 - 6,205 5,000 2,000 - 10,000 32,304 |
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| 57,416 | |||||
| 152,401 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General £ Designated £ - 16,217 52,801 66,000 (3,310) - 49,491 82,217 Unrestricted funds General £ Designated £ - 19,409 35,348 47,576 (7,348) - 28,000 66,985 |
Restricted funds £ - 51,554 (1,591) 49,963 Restricted funds £ - 57,416 - 57,416 |
2021 Total funds £ 16,217 170,355 (4,901) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181,671 | |||
| 2020 Total funds £ 19,409 140,340 (7,348) |
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| 152,401 |
15 Independent examiner's fees
During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows:
| Accounting Plus are analysed as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Independent examination Other financial services |
2021 £ 740 - 740 |
2020 £ 740 100 |
| 840 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
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