| Trustees | Mrs R Brady BEM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs P EProom | |||||
| Mrs H Young | |||||
| Mr KJTaylor | |||||
| Mrs TGriffiths BEM | |||||
| Mr M C Galvin | |||||
| Mr SMunyal | |||||
| Mr TFossey | |||||
| Mrs C LNorman | (Appointed | 28 July 2022) | |||
| Secretary | Mrs T Griffiths BEM | ||||
| Charity number | 1134570 | ||||
| Company | number | 06978996 | |||
| Registered | office | 33 Earlsdon Avenue | |||
| Coventry | |||||
| West Midlands | |||||
| CVS 6TH | |||||
| Independent | examiner | Crompton &Co | |||
| 2nd Floor, Holt Court | |||||
| 16Warwick Row | |||||
| Coventry | |||||
| West Midlands | |||||
| Cvl 1EJ |
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ttxtstees report | 1-4 | ||
| Independent examiner's |
report | ||
| Statement offinancial | activities | ||
| Balance sheet | 7-8 | ||
| Notes to the financial | statements | 9-19 |
| Achievements and performance |
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| Activities |
| CRCB's activities are roughly divided mto four areas: skills, hobbies, physical activity and sociaL Skills activities are designed to help people manage their sight loss better, however they also help people to remain connected |
| with the modem world with more and more services going online. |
| CRCB runs three IT sessions each week, in which service users supported by volunteers leam how to use a PC with inbuilt |
| accessibility features, specialist software packages and/or practical adaptations such as high-contrast or large button keyboards; |
| some people come simply to get volunteer support to help with emails or other projects. Devices Workshop runs twice a week providing peer support touse mobile phones and other specialist technologies for visually |
| impaired people. Vegan Cooking gives the opportunity to learn new techniques for visually impaired people interested in a plant-based diet. The |
| group is led by visually impaired tutors. |
| Cooking Class: small group tuition in how to prepare good food safely Braille classes provide one-to-one tuition in braille reading and writing from beginners to intermediate. The group is led by |
| experienced braille teachers. Hobby activities offer the opportunity to take part in a diverse range ofrewarding pastimes and use volunteers to help visually |
| impaired people overcome any barriers. Creative Wrtting is a strong group led by an experienced tutor that allows people to express themselves in writing. Volunteer scribes help group members get their creative thoughts down on paper One collection ofwriting has already been completed with another on the way. The group*s work is also performed by actors from the local Criterion Theatre at events and in |
| education settings. Visibly Sound, is an inclusive music group with both singers and instrumentalists. They rehearse weekly and perform at |
| fundraising events, concerts and for other community groups around Coventry and the surrounding area. The Craft Club is a relaxed chatty group where members can undertake either a group activity or a project of their own with |
| volunteer support as needed. CRCB's Allotment Club is based at our plot about half a mile away from the centre. The allotment is an exemplar for how to |
| create an outdoor space that is accessible to visually impaired people, with raised beds, high-contrast path edging, brightly coloured installations and audio signals to allow better navigation. The group is run by highly experienced and knowledgeable |
| volunteers who provide a consistently enriching environment that allows people who love gardening and vegetable growing to |
| stay in touch with the soil Sight loss can cause loss of confidence in going out, so volunteer-supported or adapted physical activities are extremely |
| important to help with visually impaired people's physical and mental wellbeing. The Bowls group is highly competitive and meets at the Hagard Community Centre in winter and at Spencer Park near the |
| centre in the summer. The group continues to grow and is one ofmost popular activities. The Yoga class is restricted to eight people because ofspace. It is an ideal activity for visually impaired people due to its gently rigorous exercise combined with a meditative element. We intend to add further sessions ifpossible and iffunding allows next |
| year. All our activities have a strong social element: tea and chat is a supremely important part of the benefit people derive from |
| attending CRCB. Monday Club is our longest-standing group: a coffee morning with invited speakers, armchair exercises, entertainers and sometimes just a natter and a quiz. This group parncularly appeals to older members ofthe community and for many represents |
| the only occasion in the week when they go out. CRCB enjoys a very good relationship with the local Criterion Theatre (including many volunteers who are involved in both organisations). For some years now, a group froin the Resource Centre attends each production on one evening, preceded by a touch-tour in which visual elements of the play are explained, and people can have the opportunity to get up on stage and understand the set, as well as touch and feel key costumes and props. The touch-tour is designed to help people get as much as |
| possible out oftheir theatre experience. Between the touch-tour and performance, the group has fish and chips together at tlie |
| centre. |
| As transport can be a considerable challenge for visually impaired people, especially for the majority who are in the older age bracket, our minibus service, supported by trained volunteer drivers, is an essential part ofthe set vice provision ofthe charity: many members would not be able to attend without it. There are two vehicles, an older one for which a replacement plan is in place, and a newer one acquired at the end ofthe last financial year that we are looking also to replace with one that is more |
| suitable for our needs. |
| In addition to the regular weekly activities, the charity provides access to and advice on products for visually impaired people, |
| from daily living aids to electronic magnifiers. Staff also advise and support people looking for additional support, helping with form-filling, advocacy, benefits, accessing |
| health services and making onward referrals. |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Notes | |||||||||
| Income and endowments | from: | ||||||||
| Donations and |
legacies | 72,644 | 39,755 | 112,399 | 56,799 | ||||
| Charitable activities |
35,728 | 1,063 | 36,791 | 15,019 | |||||
| Other trading activities | 123,506 | 123,506 | 71,799 | ||||||
| Other income | 37,640 | ||||||||
| Total income | 231,878 | 40,818 | 272,696 | 181,257 | |||||
| ~K* Ch |
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| Raising funds | 5,445 | 5,445 | 3,856 | ||||||
| Charitable activities |
198,250 | 19,420 | 217,670 | 164,630 | |||||
| Other | 12 | 12,321 | 12,321 | 10,064 | |||||
| Total resources expended | 216,016 | 19,420 | 235,436 | 178,550 | |||||
| Net incoming | resources | before transfers | 15,862 | 21,398 | 37,260 | 2,707 | |||
| Gross transfers | between | funds | 20,335 | (20,335) | |||||
| Net income for the year/ | |||||||||
| Net movement | in funds | 36,197 | 1,063 | 37,260 | 2,707 | ||||
| Fund balances | at 1 November |
2021 | 166,462 | 7,505 | 173,967 | 171,259 | |||
| Fund balances | at 31 October | 2022 | 202,659 | 8,568 | 211,227 | 173,966 |
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | g | ||||||
| Fixed assets | |||||||
| Tangible assets |
14 | 325,656 | 327,427 | ||||
| Current assets |
|||||||
| Stocks | 15 | 1,457 | 1,325 | ||||
| Debtors | 16 | 6,151 | 2,101 | ||||
| Cash at bank and in | hand | 119,959 | 94,513 | ||||
| 127,567 | 97,939 | ||||||
| Creditors: amounts | falling due within | one | |||||
| year | 18 | (26,903) | (21,726) | ||||
| Net current assets | 100,664 | 76,213 | |||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 426,320 | 403,640 | |||||
| Creditors: amounts | falling due after | more | |||||
| than one year | 19 | (215,093) | (229,674) | ||||
| Net assets | 211,227 | 173,966 | |||||
| Income funds | |||||||
| Restrtctcd funds | 20 | 8,568 | 7,505 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds |
|||||||
| Designated fiutds |
21 | 20,000 | 40,000 | ||||
| General unrestricted | funds | 182,659 | 126,461 | ||||
| 202,659 | 166,461 | ||||||
| 211,227 | 173,966 |
| Donations | and legacies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| g | |||||
| Donations and gifts Grants receivable |
37,644 35,000 |
39,755 | 37,644 74,755 |
22,799 34,000 |
|
| 72,644 | 39,755 | 112,399 | 56,799 | ||
| For the year ended 31 October 2021 | 51,799 | 5,000 | 56,799 |
| 4 | Charitable | activities | activities | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Charitable rental income |
3,323 | 3,525 | ||||
| Other inconle | 33,468 | 11,494 | ||||
| 36,791 | 15,019 | |||||
| Analysis by |
fund | |||||
| Umestricted | funds | 35,728 | 12,468 | |||
| Restricted funds | 1,063 | 2,551 | ||||
| 36,791 | 15,019 | |||||
| For the year | ended 31October 2021 | |||||
| Unrestricted | funds | 12,468 | ||||
| Restricted funds |
2,551 | |||||
| 15,019 | ||||||
| 5 | Other trading | activities | ||||
| Unrestricted | Total | |||||
| funds | ||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Fundraising | events | 7,165 | 376 | |||
| Shop income | 53,246 | 38,171 | ||||
| Letnng and licensing | anangements | 63,095 | 33,252 | |||
| Other trading | activities | 123,506 | 71,799 | |||
| 6 | Other income | |||||
| Total | Unrestricted | |||||
| funds | ||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Other income | 37,640 |
| 7 | Raising funds | Raising funds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||||
| funds | |||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Fundtaisinc | and | ublici | |||
| Other fundraising | costs | 827 | |||
| T~di» | |||||
| Other trading | acttvttics | 4,618 | 3,768 | ||
| 5,445 | 3,856 |
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and impairment |
15,395 | 11,737 | |
| Rent and rates | 16,157 | 8,569 | |
| Insurance | 3,551 | 2,797 | |
| Light and heat | 17,331 | 12,189 | |
| Telephone | 1,603 | 2,663 | |
| Office expenses | 1,349 | 1,698 | |
| Volunteer expenses |
670 | 446 | |
| Cleaning | 380 | ||
| Repairs and reneivals | 8,614 | 9,957 | |
| Sundries | 4, 151 | 3,646 | |
| Training | 365 | 408 | |
| Activities | 5,220 | 807 | |
| Computer expenses |
821 | 1,474 | |
| Minibus expenditure |
7,018 | 3,415 | |
| Boston Lodge repairs | 19,420 | 5,000 | |
| Management expenses |
9,897 | 4,978 | |
| 111,562 | 70,164 | ||
| Share ofsupport costs (see note 9j | 99,875 | 90,626 | |
| Share ofgovernance | costs (see note 9j | 6,233 | 3,840 |
| 217,670 | 164,630 | ||
| Analysis by fund |
|||
| Unrestricted funds |
198,250 | 158,260 | |
| Restricted funds | 19,420 | 6,370 | |
| 217,670 | 164,630 | ||
| For the year ended 31October 2021 | |||
| Unrestricted funds |
158,260 | ||
| Restricted funds | 6,370 | ||
| 164,630 |
| 9 | Support | costs | costs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support costs | Governance | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| costs | ||||||||
| Staff costs | 99,875 | 99,875 | 90,626 | |||||
| Legal and | professional | 3,533 | 3,533 | 96 | ||||
| Independent | Examiners' | fees | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,744 | |||
| 99,875 | 6,233 | 106,108 | 94,466 | |||||
| Analysed | between | |||||||
| Charitable | activities | 99,875 | 6,233 | 106,108 | 94,466 |
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | ||
| Employment | costs | 2022 | 2021 |
| Wages and salaries | 98,440 | 89,294 | |
| Other pension | costs | 1,435 | 1,332 |
| 99,875 | 90,626 |
| Unrestricted | Total |
|---|---|
| funds | |
| 2022 | 2021 |
| 12,321 | 10,064 |
| Tangible fixed | assets | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold land | Fixtures and | Computers | Motor vehicles | Toter | ||
| and buildings | tittings | |||||
| Cost | ||||||
| At I November | 2021 | 314,099 | 23,413 | 17,772 | 21,995 | 377,279 |
| Additions | 7,720 | 5,905 | 13,625 | |||
| At 31 October | 2022 | 314,099 | 31,133 | 23,677 | 21,995 | 390,904 |
| Depreciation | and impairment | |||||
| At 1 November | 2021 | 17,546 | 10,777 | 17,312 | 4,218 | 49,853 |
| Depreciation chmged in the year |
4,429 | 4,841 | 1,681 | 4,444 | 15,395 | |
| At 31October | 2022 | 21,975 | 15,618 | 18,993 | 8,662 | 65,248 |
| Carrying amount |
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| At 31 October | 2022 | 292,124 | 15,515 | 4,684 | 13,333 | 325,656 |
| At 31 October | 2021 | 296,553 | 12,636 | 461 | 17,777 | 327,427 |
| The carry | mg value ofland inc | luded in land and buildings comprises: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Freehold | 92,569 | 92,659 | |||
| 15 | Stocks | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Fimshed | goods and goods for | resale | 1,457 | 1,325 | |
| 16 | Debtors | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| Amounts | falling due within | one year: | |||
| Other debtors | 6,151 | 2,101 |
| 17 | Loans and overdrafts | Loans and overdrafts | Loans and overdrafts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Bank loans | 183,141 | 188,229 | ||||
| Payable within | one year | 4,983 | 5,101 | |||
| Payable after one year | 178,158 | 183,128 | ||||
| Amounts included above which fall due after five years: |
||||||
| Payable by instahnents | 155,428 | 161,557 | ||||
| The long-term | loans are secured by fixed charges over freehold property. | |||||
| 18 | Creditors: amounts | falling due within one year | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Notes | ||||||
| Bank loans | 17 | 4,983 | 5,101 | |||
| Other taxation | and social security | 1,063 | 1,084 | |||
| Other creditors | 13,093 | 12,814 | ||||
| Accruats and defened | income | 7,764 | 2,727 | |||
| 26,903 | 21,726 | |||||
| 19 | Creditors: amounts | falling due after more than one year | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Notes | ||||||
| Bank loans | 17 | 178,158 | 183,128 | |||
| Other creditors | 36,935 | 46,546 | ||||
| 215,093 | 229,674 |
| Movement | in funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Balance at | ||
| I November | resources | expended | 31October 2022 | ||
| 2021 | |||||
| Music Group Tutor | 1,250 | (1,250) | |||
| Cook and | eat well classes | 4,680 | (4,680) | ||
| Kitchen refurbislnnent | 3,389 | (3,389) | |||
| Database | 7,543 | (7,543) | |||
| Windows | 21,768 | (21,768) | |||
| Allotment | club | 1,125 | (1,125) | ||
| Minibus | 7,505 | 1,063 | 8,568 | ||
| 7,505 | 40,818 | (39,755) | 8,568 |
| Movement in |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | ||||||||
| Balance at | incoming | Balance at | Transfers | Balance at | ||||
| I November | resources | I November | 31 | October 2022 | ||||
| 2020 | 2021 | |||||||
| Fixed asset fund | 40,000 | 40,000 | (40,000) | |||||
| Preservatiou/renovation | ofEar(aden premises | 20,000 | 20,000 | |||||
| 40,000 | 40,000 | (20,000) | 20,000 | |||||
| Analysis | ofnet assets between | funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||||
| funds | funds | |||||||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Fund balances at 31October 2022 are represented | ||||||||
| by: | ||||||||
| Tangible | assets | 325,656 | 325,656 | 327,427 | ||||
| Current | assets/(liabilities) | 49,257 | 51,407 | 100,664 | 76,213 | |||
| Long term liabilities | (215,093) | (215,093) | (229,674) | |||||
| 159,820 | 51,407 | 211,227 | 173,966 |