REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07142946 (England and Wale5)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1134476
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
for
Civic Voice
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
cmillan & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
28 Eaton Av8nue
Matrix Office Park
Buckshaw Vlllage
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 7NA

Civic Voice
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Inde￿ndent Examiner's Report
statement of Flnancial Activities
Balanco Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Statements
10 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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Clvic Volce
R6POrt of the Trustees
for Ihe year ended 30 Aprll 2024
The truste88 who are also directors of the charity for the purp)ses of Ihe Companies Act 2006, present thelr
report with the flnancial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have adopted
the provlslons of Accountlng and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their 8ccounts in accordance with Ihe Financial R8POrting Standard appllcable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) loffectivg 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES
Objectlves and aims
Civlc Volce Is the natlonal charlty for th8 clvlc movement In England. Our members work to make the places
where everyone lives more attractive. 8nJoyable and distinctiv8 and promol& clvic pride. We campaign
natfjmally and support ¢fvl¢ socletles and other communlty and voluntary groups to be more successful localty.
We believe everyone has the right to Ilve somewhere th8y can be proud of.
Our charitable objects are lo.,
Promote the conservation, protectlon and improvement of th6 environm@nt, in particular th8 public raalm and
the historic environment
Encourage hlgh standard8 in the management and development of the bullt and natural environment
Promote sustainable development by the conservatlon, pr(rtection and improvement of the environment and
the promotion of thg prudent use of resources (sustalnable development belng development Ihat meets the
needs of the present Nwthout compromising the ability of futur8 generalions to meet their awn n8ed8)
Foster civic prld8 and stimulate and th& public, in particular by promoting undarstanding of the
beauty, history, geography and character of dlfferent localltles
Develop the capaclty and skills of individuals and tommunities to understand and take action lo conseNe,
protect and Improve the quallty, beauty and character or their localtty
Promote such other charitable purposes as may from tlme to tlme be determined by the Trustees, including
the assistance of other charilies
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Civic Voice
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 30 Aprfl 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTMTIES
Significant activitie5
As we reflect on 2024, Civic Voicg continues to strengthen its position as the national charity for civlc and
communily societies. supporting over 70,000 members across England. This year has been marked by our
dedicallon to enabling k)cal voices to Influence change, advocating for better planning poliGies, and
empowerlng communiti8s to create thriving Flaces to live, work, arKI visit.
After a challenging period In recent years, w8 are pleased to report a more positlV8 and productive year. The
introduction of a n8w Expert Panel has.brought vaknable Insights to our work, and thg relaunch of our R@glonal
Forums has reinvigorated collaboration across the civic movement. enabling members to engage in
dlscusslons thal shape local and natlonal pcllcy.
Civic Voice has been at the forefront of major national discusssons, providing input Inlo the National Planning
Policy Frarfflework (NPPF). As part of the NPPF consultation, Civic Voice launched a Gampaign oncouraging
civic societies £0 provlde input into the refomis.
Throughout our engagement, we received cver 700 submissions frorn suNgys and email contributions.
Whether dlscusslng the d91iv8ry of truly affordable hom8S, 8xploring th8 gr@y or conslderlng Ihe Impact of
the r8tum to regional planning, civic socletles across the country-including Aylesbury. Bristol. Kings Lynn,
Highgate, and Wakefield-actlvely shared their pgrspgctives on how these reforms would affect their local
ar8as.-1Lwa8_ir￿P1ring_tQ_see civic S￿letieS engaglng_so_enthuslaslically_with_lhe oonsultation prDcess.
Notably, wa highlighted the need for grea18r c(mmunity involvement, welcomed a return to sub-regional
p18nning, and championed calls for Iruly affordable housing. These efforts have begn informed by robust
feedback from our members, tha Expart Forum, and the Regional Forums. ansuring Civic Voice remaln5 the
Irusted Voice ft)r communities in shaping planning and houslng F))licy.
Addltlonally, Civic Voi08 providad input into Ihe House of Lords Inquiry on the Grey Belt and looks foNard to
contributing further to the Govemment's Planning and Infrastructure agenda. These efforts reflect our
commitrrent to ensurlng Ihal the voices of local communities are h@ard at the highest levels of poucy-making.
We are dellghted to celebrate the successes of our mambers this year. Pontefract Civic society received the
prest￿lOuS King's Award for Voluntary Service, recognising their oulstandlng contribution to the communlty.
Meanwhile, Weymouth CSvlc Society won Best Small Wisitor AttraGtion at the Visit England Awards for their
dedicatlon to creating a unique and welcoming visitor experience,
Additionally, Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park. managed by the dedical8d team at Buxton Clvlc
Assoriation, proudly annourlced ils accolade in Tripadvisols Travellers, Cholce Awards for 2024, reflectlng its
popularity and the exceptional experience offered to visitors. These achievements are a lestament to the
deélcation and passlon of our civic societies in enhancing their cornmunities.
Through our Civic Voi¢e Reglonal Forums, we facilitated co118bor8tion among clvic societies, providlng
opportunities Io 6ngage directly with policymakers and Share best practices. Key themes in¢luded th8
importance of strateglc planning. cross4)oundary ci)operatlon. and th8 role of communities in dellverlng public
baneflL
Our efforts have supported clvlc societlas, work on local Issues, from Iransfomilng town centres to protectlng
heritage assets. SUC￿ss 5torles Include fostering greater involvement in Town Boards, enhancing communty
engagement, and supportlng Inilialives like Civic Day, whlch Gonlinu6S to celebrate th& imFK)rt8nce of prlde in
place.
Groups, Including the Poit8rles Herttaga Sociely. cel8brat8d Natlonal Clvlc Day on 15 June wlth the evenl The
Death and Lif8 of Stoke Town Cenlre. highlighling Ihe challenges and opportunities in regenerating this historic
area. Thls event exompllfled how local communilies can shlne a spotlight on thelr town centres and Insplre
posltlve action.
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Civic Voice
Report of thg Trustees
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
This year, we hosted a series of In Conversation events to facllltate meanlngful dSalogue between clvlc society
mem bers and key policymakers. Notably, we welcomed Clive Betts MP. fomier Chair of th6 MHCLG Select
Committee, who provlded invsluable insights into Ihe challenges and opportunities facing planning and
infrastructure reform. Th&s& ev&nts hav8 been instrumental in connecting gras8rtX)t8 advocates wfth
decision.makers, ensuring clvlc vOl￿S are heard In shaplng the future of communitles.
In April, Civic Voice hosted a national conference in Wakefield, supported by Yorkshirg and Humber
Assoclatlon of Clvlc Socletles and Wakefleld Clvlc So¢lety. The. conference brought together clvlc socletles,
local aulhorities. and partners lo look at communitles can share where they live. The event highlighted best
practlces In communlty engagement, showcased local projects from across Yorkshire, and provided att8ndees
th practical tDols to influence planning and regeneration in their areas. Delegates pralsed the coThferen￿ for
meaningful discu88ions and inspiring new oollaborations across tha civio movement. Thank you to YHACS and
Wakefleld Clvlc Soclety for supporttng.
Thi8 y&ar, Civic Voice has continued its work as a k8y partngr on the High Str8et Task Forc8, a programme
almed at 8UPPOrtlng hlgh streets and town centres across England. As the Task Force concludes In 2024, we
are proud to have contributed to Its success by brlnglng the voic8 of civic and community groups Into natlonal
conversati(Ms about regeneralion.
Groups In Kendal, Stoke. LlverpJol, and Southend all benefited directly from High Street Task Force supwrt,
r9cgiving tailored guidance and resources to address local challenges. This partnership has teen instrumental
in influ8ncing govemment p0￿CY and w8 look forward to wh8t will come n8Xt from Governm8nt policy for high
streets.
In partnershlp wSth Hlstorlc England, we coordinated a national survey to understand local civic Society
Involvement In celebratlng local blue plaque schemes. Clvlc Vol¢e supported Hlstorlc England's natlonal Gall In
encouraging civic societies in nomlnatlng irKlividuals to rec8iV8 a national blue plaque. including contributions
from Ilkley Civic Society and The Wavertree Scciety, who champloned national plaques being installed in Ih8ir
areas.
Whlle wa are aware that soma Civic Voica members have expressed concerns about the national Blue
Plaques scheme, we continue to wot* closely with Historic England to address these issues armj ensuro lh9
programme supports local herliage In meanlngful and Incluslve ways.
The Board wa8 pleased to reporl the r8covgry of funds which had been rnisappropriated from the
organlsatlon's bank account. Thls sum of £92,646 returns CivSc Volce to a degree of financial stability, but as
we look 8head, the civic movement recognises the need to secure further funding to sustain and expand our
efforts. One of our key priorlties wlll be explorlng OPPDrtunities through the National Lottery Fund to 8UPPOrt our
ambitions. With governmont Folicy decisions Increaslngly beiw made at the sub-regional level, we belleve It is
vital thal civic societies are equipped to engage effectively at this scale.
We a180 face the challenge of being an aging movement. and we conllnue to See group8 cbs8 because they
cannot recrult offi(%rs to fulflll Important positions. To address this. we wlll collaborate with regional
associations to attract n8w members, bulld leadership capacily, and ensure civic so¢ietigs are prepared for
informed discusslons with policymakers.
As we prepare for 2025, Civic Voice 15 comrnitted to addressing the challenges facing the movèment and
bulldlng on thls yearfs successes. Our manifesto for 2024-2028 outllnes a vision of creating places where the
historic environment is ch&rished, housing is ac¢6ssible to all, and high streets thrive a8 communty hubs.
Key prK>rltles for the coming year Includ?,.
D8fining how civic souotias can 8ngage effectlvaly at the sub-regional level to ensure local volces remsln
integral to decision-making processes.
ExparKling opporlunitigs for capacty buildlng and leadership development, particularly through collaboratlon
with regional associations.
Pursuing fundir@ opportunlties, includlng the National Lottery Fund, to sustain our work and d@liver new
initlatives.
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Civic Voice
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES
Slrengthening engagement with policymak6rs through Reglonal Forums, In Conversation events, and
partnerships wlth organisations such as Histoiic England.
Public benefit
The civic movement is based on a network of hundreds of local vcluntary civic and amenity soGigties in the
warp and weft of communiti88 across England. It is one of tha largest social movem@nts in the country. The
first civic sociely was set up in the 18408.
Civic societi8s provide a focus for voluntary and cornmunlty a¢tlon lo Improve the places where people live,
work and relax. They champlon the Importance of these places to decision mak8rs and opinion formers in
business, politics, governTnent. the media. the voluntary sector and elsewhere.
They play an essential and voluntary role in helping individuals and communities to undergtand and take action
to improve the quality of their life through Ihe place where they live. Civic societies promote and ￿lebrate the
besl of whal Is Inherited from the past and what is doveloped for the ￿ture.
They 8re a fundamental sourc@ of civÉc pride. This work brlngs beneffts to the whole communlty and not Just to
those who are memk*rs of civi¢ societles. CIV￿ socleties are the county's mosl numerous participants in the
land use planning system and civic society volunleers fr8qu8ntly act as trusted intermediaries between local
-govErnmentAnd local_people_ln_planning, transport.and..olher_docision.maklng. Many cAvlc soBleties campaign..
for beller management of local assgts (buildings and open space) and find solutions to Ih8ir long terrn
tnanagement. Civic socaeties are fErcely independent and grassroots organisations.
They will c@lebr8l8 and 8ncourage FX)Sitiv8 action and be forthrlght in res15tlng damaging change. They are
Slso a store of knowledge and expertlse about local places whlch is an ess8ntial siarting point in recognising
and strengthgning their identity. Thi8 is often rgfi8Cted in blue plaqu8 schemes run by dvlc socletles or the
development of town tralls or management cf local archives.
The civic movemenl is also (￿ntral to supporting and developlng the sense of identity and belonging thal
comes from posluve feelings ab)ut the place where people Ilve.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contalned In the Charity Commission's g@neral
guidance on public benefit when rgvi8wing the charwvs aims and objectives.
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Clvlc Voice
Report of the Trustges
for fhe year ended 30 Aprll 2D24
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financlal posltlon
As reported prevlousty, In Aprll 2022 the Trustees dlscovered that a slgnlllcant sum of mon8y had bean
misappropriated from on& of the organisation's bank accounts. Slnce then, strenuous efforts were made to
recover th8 Sto16n funds. Thes8 induded Ihe engagement of lawyers to deal directly with the p8rpelrator. In the
end, the salg of assots &nabled recovery of the full sum taken plus Interest. The money was returned to Civio
Voice on 30th April 2024 (£92,648.19).
Civic Voice has incurred significant but unavoidabl&18gal ¢osts in th6 pro¢ess, and whilst we have contlnued to
mak6 enqulrfes of Actlon Fraué to understand what if any action was b8ing taken by Ih6m, we have not had
any indication thai they int9nd to take legal actlon.
The recovery of these funds relnstates a financial buffer and provldes Clvlc Volce wilh a degree of financial
slability and also provides Ihe organisatSon with a d8gr88 Of finanGial credlbility which is essentlal as further
grants and consultancy work are soughl to supplement membership fee income.
The truste8s hava r&viewèd the prob8b18 incoming and Qlrt￿0ing r8sDUfCèS over the next 2 years and are
confident that the going concern basis is approprlate.
Clvlc Voice recorded total income in the year of £52k (2023.. £112k> with lh8 d￿reas@ attributabl8 to reduced
donatlons and grants.
Tot81 ¢harilable expondlture before taklng Into account the misappropriation of funds referred to above was
£31 k (2023: £105kl, giving rise to net inc￿0 in tho y&ar of £113k {2023'. £6k) after accounting for the recovery
of the £93k of mlsapproprlaled funds.
Civic Voice had net assets of £74k at 30 April 2024 (2023: £38k net liabilities).
Reserves pollcy
The Irusta85 havg est8bllshed a pollcy wh8r8by it is dgsirable that the unr&strlcted funds not commltted or
invested In the fixed assets ('the free reseNes") the charity holds should be approximatety nin@ months of th8
resDurcgs 8xpended, At pres8nt the free reserves are below the target level.
The funds In the flnanclal staternents are defined as.'-
The trustees hav2 establlshed 8 policy whereby it is desirable that tho unrestricted funds not committed or
invested in the fixed assets ('the free reserves") the charity holds should be approximately nine months of thg
r&sourGgS expended. At present the free rèsoNes are above the target Jevel.
The funds In the flnan¢lal statornents are defined as'.-
General Fund
These funds are unrestrictgd and are used for all charftable pU￿OseS without restrlctlon in accordance wlth the
governing documents. Amounts held in the8e funds as at 30 April 2U24 were £74,483 (2023: £38,930 {deficit}).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
Clvlc Voica is a charltable company Ilmlted by guarant86, incorporatad on 2nd February 2D10 and r8glsl8red
as a charity on 23rd February 2010. There is a range of form81 and informal routes to shape the priorlties of
Clvic Volce. Members parficipats in our work. get involved at a national conventlon and engage In the key
Issues through meetlngs of local duslers of societies and by providing informallon, examples and exp8ri6nco
for Civic Voic8 to use in our lobbying and influgnce,
Charity constitution
Civic Volce is run by a Board of seven trnjstees, are ekcted by member cSvlc socletles. Up to three others
can be COknOPted. Th8 Board is responsible for the overall strat@gy and sustainability of the organisatlon and
ensuring effectlve cornpliance and risk Management. It delegates executive resporx8ibilities to tha ExecAJtive
Director.
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Civic Voice
Report of the Trustees
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Board is recruited openly and all its members are also members of local civic societies.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07142946 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1134476
Registered office
Bank House
9 Dicconson Terrace
Lytham
Lytham St Anne's
FY8 5JY
Trustees
David Evans
Martin Gunson
Kalhleen Hollins
P8ler Karpinski (resigned 2112120231
Martin Hamilton
Jane Maggs
Robert Osborne
Andrew Evans (appoinled 211212023)
Andrew Jackson (appointed 2112120231
Independent Examiner
Mcmillan & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
28 Eaton Avenue
Matrix OffiGe Park
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 7NA
Approved by order of the board of truslees on 13 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by..
Martin Hamilton - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Civic Voice
Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Civic Voic8 ('the Company?
I report to th8 charity trustees on my examlnalJon of the accounts of th8 Company for the year ended
30 Aprll 2D24.
Rgsponslbllltles and basls of report
As the charily's trustees of the Company (and also ts directors for th8 purposes of company law} you are
responsible for the preparallon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of th? Companies Act
2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Having sati8fied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audlted under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my eXaMinat￿n of your charity's
accounts as carrled out under Sectlon 145 of the Charltles Act 2011 {th@ 2011 Act,). In carrylng out my
examinalion I have folk)w8d the Directions given by the Charlty Commlssion under SeGtion 145(5) (b) of the
2011 Act.
Indepèndènt examlnèr'8 Statement
I have completed my examinatlon. I conflrm that no matters have come to my attention in conn8Ctlon wlth the
examlnation gtving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept In respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
the accounts do not accord with thos8 records., or
the accounts do not comply wlth the accounting requlremonts of Sectlon 396 of the 2006 Act oth8r than
any r8quir6m8nt Ihat the accounts giv& a true and fair view which is not a matter consldered as part of
an Independent examlnatlon; or
the accounts hav8 not been prepared in accordance wllh the methods and pr￿CipleS of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charitigs preparlng
their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reportsng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of
Ir818nd (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and hav8 come across no othar matters In connectlon with the examination to which
8ttentlon should be drawn In thls report In order to 8nabl8 a proper under8tsnding of the accounts to be
r￿Ched.
Neil Mcmillan FCA
Mcmlllan & Co LLP
Chartered Accountants
28 Eaton Avenue
Matrix Office Park
Buckshaw Vilage
Chorley
Lancashlre
PR7 7NA
13 January 2025
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Civic Voice
Statement of Financial Actlvltles
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Totsl
funds
Unrestdcted
fund
Restrfcted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOVVMENTS FROM
Donstions
38.351
Charltable activities
Membership
Grants l Fees
51,847
51,847
56,768
16,667
Other tradlng actlvltles
262
262
15
Total
52.109
52.109
111,801
VAPENDITURE ON
Charliable activities
23,511
23,511
97.890
Charitablo activities
M8mb8rship
2.683
2,683
1,364
Other
(87,498)
{87,4981
6,220
Total
{61,304)
(61,304)
105,474
NET INCOME
113A13
113,413
6,327
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total frjnds brought fotward
<38,930)
(38,930)
(45,2571
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
74.483
74h83
(38,930)
The notes form part of these financlal statements
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Civic Voice
Balance Sheet
30 Aprll 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
109,293
109,293
21,231
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within orle year
{34.810)
{34.810)
160,161)
NET CURRENT ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
74,483
74,483
(38,930)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
74.483
74,483
{38.930)
NET ASSETSI(LIABILITIES)
74,483
74.483
(38,930)
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
74,483
(38,930)
TOTAL FUNDS
74,483
{38,930)
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 30 April 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for Ihe year ended
30 April 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
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 surplLrs or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006 relaling to financial slatemenls, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
(b)
Thes8 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitabla
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13 January 2025
and were signed on its behalf by-.
Martin Hamilton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Clvic Voice
Notes to th8 Flnanclal Statom6nts
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The oharty is limÉted by guarante8. Each member of th9 charity undertak@s that if the charity is wound
up while helshe is a member, or wthin one year after helshe ￿eSeS to be a member, helshe wlll
conlribute a sum not exceeding £1 lo the assets of the charfty for..
payment of the debts and liabilities of the charlly contracted before helshe ceases to be a
member,
payment of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up; and
adjustrnenl of the rights of the contiibutories among themselves.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of prepartng the flnanclal slatsments
The financlal statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefft entity under FRS 102,
havg been pr8pared in accordance wilh the Chaiities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pracllce app￿cable lo 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}', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financlal Reporting Standard
appllGable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements
have been pr8pared under the historical cosl cor)ven(ion.
T_ha_preS8ntat￿nal _currency_ of_the_ charity is_-pound Sterling (£) and the_arnounts _In_the financial_
statem8nis have been rounded to the nearest £1.
The charity has, as noted in th@ Report of the Trustees. reviewed reserves policies, ongoing projects
and income and expenditure. It is heavlly rellant on natlonal and local govemment funding and other
charitable foundations. A new fundraising slrat8gy 8nd new fundraising commi1188 has been
implernented. The trustees have reviewed the probable incoming and out-going resources over the
perlod to April 2025 and are confid8nt that the going concern basis is appropriate and cons4uently tha
financial stst8ments have been prepared M a golng concern basls.
Flnancial reporllng standard 102 - reduced dlsclosura 8xamption8
The charitsble company has laken advantage of the foltowing disclosure exemplion in preparing these
fin8ncial statemenls, as pennitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard appllcabk In the UK
and Republic of Iroland,:
the requirements of Sectlon 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Critical accounling judgements and koy sources of estimalion uncertalnty
The preparation of the flnanclal statements requlres management to make judgements, gStimat8s and
assumptions that affecl the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually
reviewed and are based on experlence and other factors, Includlng expectat1(￿8 of futtjre events that
are believed to be reasonable under the Circumstan(￿8.
Income
All incoming resources are Induded in the Statement of Financial Activities when enlitlement has
passed to the charlty, It Is probaNe that the economic benefits assoclatcd wlth the transactlon will flow
to the charity and the amount can bé reliably measured. The following 8pecrfic F(Jlici8s are applied to
particular categories of incom8:
Incomo from donatlons or grants is recognis8d when (here 18 evldehce of entltlement lo the glft,
receipt is probable and Its amount can be measured rellably,
Legacy Income Is re￿gnise¢j when recelpl is probable and entitlement is established,
Inwm@ from donated goods is measured at the falr value of the goods unkss thls Is Impractlcal to
measure reliably, in whlch case the value Is derived from th8 Cost to the donor or th8 estimated
resale value. Donated facilities and seNices are recognised In the accounts when received if the
value can be reliably measured. No amounts are inC￿ded for the GontribuOon of general
volunteors,
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Civic Voice
Notes to the Financial Statements . continued
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- Gontlnuad
Income
Income from contracts for the supply of servlces is recognised wllh the dellvery of the contracted
servlce. Thls Is classlfled as unrestricted funds unless there is a conlr8cIu81 r8quiTrment for il to
be spent on 8 a particular purpose and returned if unspen( In whlch case It may be regarded as
restricted,
Expendilure
Expendlture Is recognised on an accrua18 basis as a liability Is Incurrod. Exp6nditur8 includes any VAT
whlch cannol be fully r@cover8d and is classifi8d under headings of the Statsmenl of Flnancial Activities
to whlch it relates:
Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising ectivities, events, non-charltsble
trading actrvitles and the sale of donated goods,
Exp8nditur8 on charitable activities includes all costs incurT8d by a charity in undertaking
activlties that further Ils charltsble aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, Includlng those support
costs and costs relatlng to the g)vemanc8 of th@ charlty apportioned lo charit8bl8 activiti8s,
Other &xpenditure includes all expenditure that is nelther related to ralslng funds for the charity
nor part of ils expenditure on charitable actlvltles.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct oosts
attrlbutable to a single aGtivity ar8 allocaled dir&clly to thal activity. Shared costs are apportlDned
between the activities they contribule to on a reasonable. lustlfled and consistent basis.
Flnanolal Instruments
Fin8nci81 inslruments are classified and accounted for according to the subst8nce of the contractual
arrangement as financial assets, financial liabllitles or equlty Instruments. An equity instrument Is any
contract that evid8nces a residual interest in th8 assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Taxatlon
The charily is 8X8mpt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unreslricted funds can be used in accordance wllh the charitable objectiv8s at th8 discrgtion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only ba used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arlse when specrfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Pènsion costs and other post-relir8m8nt benefits
ContributEons to defined ¢ontribution plans are recognised as an expense in th& peri￿ in which tho
rglated Service Is provid6d. w8paid contributlons are rocogni88d as an asset lo the extent that th@
prepayment will lead to a reductlon In future payrnents or a cash refund.
When contrfbutlons are not expected to be settled wholly wllhin 12 months of the end of the reporting
date In whlch the employe9s r8nd9r thg related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present
value basis. The unwinding of the discount Is recognised as an expense in the pericd in which it arises.
Government grants
Governmenl grants are accounted for under the accruals model. Where the grant Is classed as
r8venue, It Is recognlsed In Income on a systematlc basls over the perlods In whlch the company
recconises the related costs.
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - contlnued
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Events
262
15
OTHER
2024
2023
Exceptional item - misappropriation of ftjnds
Support cosis
(92,646)
5,148
6,220
(87,498)
6,220
In Aprll 2022, the trustees Idenllfled a mlsapproprlatlon of the charltvs funds. Thls was (reated as an
exceptional expense in 2022, and further datail is provided in the Report of the Trust898 and rM)te 1 to
these flnanclal statements. The amount of £92,646 was recovered on 30 Aprll 2024 and has been
recognisgd in the Statem&nt of Financial Activities. L&gal costs of £4.245 have been incurred in the year
in relation to th8 recovery.
TRUSTEES. REMUNERA I ION-AND-BENEFrrs
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024 nor for the year
8nd8d 30 April 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There wer8 no trustees, expenses pald for the year ended 30 Aprfl 2024 nor for the year ended
30 Aprti 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly nurnber of employees during Ihe year was as follows."
2024
2023
Number of staff - Admln
No employees received emoluments in 8x¢ess of £60,COO In Ihe current or pravlous year.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted
fund
Rostrlcted
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
38,351
38,351
Charllable aGtlvltles
Membership
Grants l Fe88
56,7e8
56,768
16,667
16,667
other trading activities
15
15
Total
95,134
16,667
111.801
EXPENDITURE ON
Charttable actlvltles
97,890
97,890
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Notes to tho Flnanclal Statgments - continued
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
COMPARATWES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - contlnued
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
Total
funds
Charltable actlvltlos
Membership
1,364
1,364
Other
6,220
6,220
Total
105,474
105,474
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
110.340)
16,667
6.327
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
128,590)
(16.66n
(45,257)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
138,930)
(38.930)
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trad8 creditors
&)cial security arKI olher taxes
other creditors
Deferred income
Accrued expenses
4,436
6.923
6,343
14,738
2,370
22,157
1,229
30,761
6,014
34,810
60,161
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Not
movement
in funds
At 115123
At 3014124
Unrastrfcted funds
General fund
{38,9301
113,413
74,483
TOTAL FUNDS
{38,9301
113,413
74,483
Net movement In funds, Included In th8 above are as follows:
Incomlng
resources
ReSoU￿e5
&xpended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
52.109
61,304
113,413
TOTAL FUNDS
52,109
61,304
113,413
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for th6 year ended 30 April 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
Comparativès for movoment in funds
Net
movernent
in funds
At 115122
At 3014123
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
(28,590)
(10,340)
(38,9￿).
R8Stricted funds
The National Lottery Community Fund
(16.6671
16,667
TOTAL FUNDS
(45,2571
6,327
(38,930)
Comparative net niovgment in furwjs, Included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources.-
R8sources
..expenderJ ..
Movement
-infunds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
95,134
(105.474)
{10,340)
Restricted funds
The National Lottery Community Fund
16,667
16,667
TOTAL FUNDS
111,801
<105,4741
6,327
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
Th@ Amount recognised in the Statement of Financial Aclivities as an 8xpen8e in relation to d6fin8d
contribution plans was £2.405 {2023: £7,551).
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no r8lated party transactlons for the year end8d 30 Aprll 2024 or 30 April 2023.
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Detalled Statam6nt of Financlal Activities
for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatlons
Donations
38,351
Oth6r Iradlng a¢tlvltles
Events
262
15
Charitable activitles
Memb8rship
Projects
Grants l Fees
39,434
12,413
43,338
13,430
16,667
51,847
73,435
Total incoming r8sourc8s
52,109
111,801
EXPENDITURE
Charltable actlvltles
Wag8S
Social security
Pensions
Telephone
Other establishment costs
Interest payable
22,525
(7,656)
2,405
948
3,981
1,308
70,232
8,011
7,551
839
11,257
23.511
97.890
Olher
Exceptlonal Item - misapprDpriation of funds
{92,646)
Support costs
Flnance
Bank charges
471
Other
Gc)v&rnance costs inc AGM
2,683
893
Governance costs
AG¢ountanGy fees
Legal fees
792
4,356
6,220
5,148
6,220
Total re80urGes expended
{61.3041
105,474
Net Income
113,413
6,327
Thls page does not form part of the statutory financial stat8ments
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