Hetton New Dawn Group Charity Number: 1136887
Financial Statements For the period ended 31 December 2020
Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall
Office Place Hetton-le-Hole Tyne & Wear DH5 9JG
Hetton New Dawn Group Contents
Item Page Legal and Administrative Information 3-7 Independent Examiners Report 8 Receipts and Payments Account 9 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 10 Notes to the Accounts 11
Page 2 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group Legal and Administrative Information
Name:
Hetton New Dawn Group
Charity No:
Charity No: 1136887 Trustees: Dr Margaret Collins (Chair) Mr Paul Finch (Treasurer) Mrs Doris Turner (Secretary) Mrs Sandra Taylor Mrs Margaret Scanlin Mrs Patricia Maloney
Co-opted Members:
Mrs Hilary Avent (Community Development Worker) Claire Ritson (Faith in the Community – from Sep 2019) Rev Tim Wall
Trustees must be members of the charity or a nominated representative of an organisation that is a member of the charity, and are elected by the members at the AGM. The Trustees then appoint officers from within their number.
Governing Document: The Charity is operated under the rules of its constitution dated 14 July 2010 and is unincorporated Address: Hetton Eppleton Community Hall Office Place Hetton-le-Hole Tyne & Wear DH5 9JG Bankers: Barclays Bank plc Newbottle Street Houghton-le-Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 4AE Independent Examiner: Kate Tully FMAAT FCIE 20 Ennerdale Crescent Winlaton Blaydon on Tyne NE21 6PS
Page 3 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group
Objects
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Introduction
Hetton New Dawn Group is one of a number of Faith in the Community projects based in the North-east of England and was an initiative of Durham Diocese. Churchbased community development provides unique opportunities to address issues of social justice for both individuals and communities.
All projects continue to be rooted in the values that come from their Christian faith, but they have not been confined to church buildings and community halls. Workers, management committee members and volunteers have been living out their faith beyond the walls of their own Churches.
Structure
Hetton New Dawn Group is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission.
The Group is primarily based in Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall with Hetton New Dawn’s trustees being responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration. Trustees meet monthly as a body and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to the running of the group.
The charity employs a community development worker (CDW) to oversee the project who is currently contracted to work 18 hours per week.
The payroll responsibility continues to be handled by VODA.
Loaves & Fishes Foodbank continues to be run from ELCAP, Brickgarth, Easington Lane. Managed by a team of volunteers from Hetton Fellowship of Churches, New Dawn continues to manage the designated accounts on behalf of Hetton Fellowship of Churches.
Vision and Aims
The vision of Hetton New Dawn Group is to work with members of the local community to plan and organise activities for elderly people and others in the community and surrounding area, who are socially isolated, lonely or in need due to financial issues. These activities are designed to help maintain independent living, build self-esteem, promote the development of friendships and companionship and to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We have sought feedback for our projects regularly, at all sessions of activities we provide, and this includes feedback from new members. Strategies and activities
Page 4 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group
The Trustees, with the Community Development Worker, continue to work together to achieve an overview of provision for the elderly and other members of the community, and to attend training workshops and discussions concerning provision. Wherever possible collaborative working is encouraged, we continue to work in partnership with:
ELCAP, SHARP, Sunderland Area Committee, Voluntary Community Action Service, Gentoo, Hetton Town Trust, Age UK, MIND, Sunderland Culture, Big 3 Local, as well as ecumenical partners and other agencies who contribute to the conversations which lead to astute decision making for our projects.
The Wednesday Lunch Club continued to serve its members throughout 2019 – approximately 40 members and 12 volunteers enjoy the social interaction and food served on a weekly basis. A trip to South Shields for a fish & chip lunch was enjoyed during the summer, a special lunch was held to celebrate Sunderland Tall Ships and our Christmas Lunch were also much enjoyed.
Keep Fit numbers have again grown, and this activity is a brilliant opportunity for the over 50s to enjoy exercise and social interaction.
Craftastic, our craft group continues with members meeting weekly during term time. Numbers are still low but the relationships and friendships built between members makes it worthwhile.
Transforming Lives, held at Easington Lane Apostolic Church meets monthly for 10 months of the year. With 20 members and volunteers this provides social interaction for people of all ages who are lonely, caring for others or challenged by mobility or learning disabilities. A visit to the pantomime at the Gala Theatre, Durham was much enjoyed again this year.
The Welcome Cafes are now both well established and have become popular meeting places.
Food for All Community Allotment – groundworks began in Jan/Feb 2019 to prepare the allotment for use, including digging beds, laying paths, putting up a polytunnel etc. The allotment formally opened on Saturday 2[nd] June.
Bingo Club Social Afternoons – HND took over the managing of this activity where between 20-30 members enjoy spending time with others, playing bingo and sharing refreshments.
Loaves & Fishes food bank continued to support adults and children in need during 2019, with support from many groups and individuals helping to sustain stock levels. Funding
We continue to work with various funding organisations, supported by Bernadette Askins in the early part of the year, then Claire Ritson after Bernadette’s retirement, who identifies potential funding opportunities. Dr Margaret Collins continues her support of our CDW with funding applications, which is proving extremely beneficial.
Page 5 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group
Achievements this year
Continued development of “Food for All Community Allotment & Garden
Grants received have provided special activities for members of our groups
Objectives for the year ahead
Create a “Sensory Garden” at an additional allotment (funding to be sourced)
To look at the “succession” for Trustee Officer roles and Community Development Worker
To offer placements to college students to work as volunteers for the project and we are looking into the possibility of engaging a modern apprentice.
As a Community project we are committed to a programme of action to demonstrate our commitment to equality and to meet the principles of our policy. Hetton New Dawn recognises that, in our society, there is discrimination against groups and individuals. The aim of recruitment, selection, training and promotion of individuals is based solely on criteria of merit and ability, and therefore no individual will be discriminated against.
Our premises are accessible and suitable for people with disabilities.
Any breaches of our Equality statement by staff or service users will not be tolerated. We provide Information sharing at Area V.C.S. Network events and are involved extensively in other local networks.
We currently have a total of 25 volunteers who regularly work for the project. Our main activity is the Wednesday Lunch club where we have a total of 12 volunteers working on the preparation of food and food service, with a small number involved in setting tables, while others provide teas/coffees and a welcome to our members. We encourage recruitment of younger volunteers to be involved and to receive training to improve their skills and opportunities of employment.
Our volunteers work up to 12 hours per week. The Lunch club working day is 5 hours in total.
We are acutely aware that there is still a great deal to be done, with many people isolated because they are housebound through disabilities that prevent them from leaving their home. We are concerned as a group about the effects of isolation and the links we feel it has on the onset of dementia, as well as the growing issue of mental health disorders and the impact of food poverty. We wish to forge links with other organisations to develop ways and means of addressing these problems.
Page 6 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group
Financial Review:
It is the policy of the charity to try to build up unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, to a level that equates to approximately 6 months unrestricted expenditure. This will provide sufficient funds to cover management and administration support costs and any emergencies that may arise from time to time.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to comply with applicable law. 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.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Name…………………………………………………..Position………………………………
Signature………………………………………………Date………………………………….
Page 7 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group
Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of Hetton New Dawn Group on Accounts for the period ended 31 December 2020, set out on pages 9 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of the Charity and the Independent Examiner
As members of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 3(3) and section 144(2) of the Charities Act do not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to
-
Examine the financial statements under s.145 of the 2011 Act;
-
Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act;and
-
State whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act ; or
-
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kate Tully FMAAT FCIE
Date 12[th] June 2021
Signed
acie association of charity independent examiners
Kate Tully is a Fellow Member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners and a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Page 8 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group Receipts and Payments Account
For the year ending 31 December 2020
| Receipts Community Fund Food For All Project Craftastic SCC Crisis Fund Places of Welcome Scheme Loaves and Fishes Project Transport Fund Reaching Communities Project Covid-19 Supporting the Community Christmas Cheer Admin and Governance Total Receipts Payments Community Fund Food For All Project Craftastic SCC Crisis Fund Places of Welcome Scheme Loaves and Fishes Project Transport Fund Reaching Communities Project Covid-19 Supporting the Community Christmas Cheer Transforming Lives Scheme Admin and Governance Total Payments Net of Receipts/(Payments) Cash Funds Last Year End Transfers between Funds Cash Funds This Year End |
Unrestricted Restricted £ £ 5,411 13,864 4,443 15 733 6,244 1,670 1,670 4,684 4,630 30,918 |
2020 Total 5,411 13,864 4,443 15 733 6,244 1,670 1,670 4,684 4,630 30,918 |
2019 Total £ 16,024 5,776 564 0 8,778 1,352 1,914 0 0 0 1,265 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,329 37,953 |
74,282 | 35,673 | |
| 5,021 8,164 550 0 314 4,427 1,450 1,192 959 4,005 19 16,621 |
5,021 8,164 550 0 314 4,427 1,450 1,192 959 4,005 19 16,621 |
14,618 1,052 1,374 10,941 3,738 3,087 515 3,325 1,883 |
|
| 21,642 21,080 |
40,619 | 40,533 | |
| 14,687 16,873 |
31,560 | (4,860) | |
| 0 | |||
| 0 18,660 |
18,660 | 23,606 | |
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 14,687 35,533 |
50,220 | 18,746 |
Page 9 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group Statement of Assets and Liabilities
For the year ending on 31 December 2020
| Cash Funds Current Account Total Cash Funds Assets retained for the Charity's use Liabilities Independent Examination Fee Sundry Creditors Total Assets and Liabilities |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated £ £ £ 14,687 35,533 |
2019 Total £ 50,220 |
2018 Total £ 18,746 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,687 35,533 - |
50,220 | 18,746 |
|
| Funds to which it belongs Amount Funds to which it belongs Amount Due General 200 General 0 |
200 50,020 |
The financial statements were approved by the following members of the Management Committee on behalf of all the members.
Signed…………………………………………….Position……………………………… Signed…………………………………………….Position………………………………
Date…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Page 10 of 11
Hetton New Dawn Group NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2020
1 Accounting Policies
These Financial Statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2000, and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP 2005).
2 Funds
The charity has two funds: An unrestricted general fund and a restricted fund: hence all movements on each fund are disclosed.
Funds Breakdown 2020 Fund Name
| Fund Name Restricted Funds Craftastic SCC Crisis Fund Places of Welcome Transforming Lives Reaching Communities Project Food For All Project Covid-19 Supporting the Community Christmas Cheer Loaves and Fishes Fund Transport Fund TOTAL Fund Name Craftastic SCC Crisis Fund Big Local Places of Welcome Transforming Lives Reaching Communities Project Food For All Project Covid-19 Supporting the Community Christmas Cheer Loaves and Fishes Fund Transport Fund Fund Name Unrestricted Funds General Fund Community Fund TOTAL TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Outgoing Balances b/f Resources Resources Transfers Balances c/f £ £ £ £ £ 630 4,443 (550) 4,523 236 15 0 251 7,219 733 (314) 7,638 5,180 0 (19) 5,161 0 1,670 (1,192) 478 766 13,864 (8,164) 6,466 4,684 (959) 4,630 (4,005) 4,629 6,244 (4,427) 6,446 0 1,670 (1,450) 220 |
|---|---|
| 18,660 37,953 (21,080) 0 31,183 |
|
| Type of Fund Purpose of Fund Restricted Supporting the craft group Restricted Supplying emergency fuel support for food project clients Restricted To support a feasibility project into a timebank proposal Restricted Providing welcoming locations to counter issues around poverty Restricted To combat social isolation Restricted To enable disadvantaged access to IT facilities Restricted Combating food poverty Restricted Providing assistance to combat the effects of the pandemic Restricted Raising the spirits of the community at Christmas time Restricted Combating food poverty - funded by individual donations Restricted To provide transport to events for isolated persons Incoming Outgoing Balances b/f Resources Resources Transfers Balances c/f £ £ £ £ £ 0 30,918 (16,621) 14,297 0 5,411 (5,021) 390 |
|
| 0 36,329 (21,642) 0 14,687 |
|
| 18,660 74,282 (42,722) 0 50,220 |
Page 11 of 11