Company registration number: 07419682 Charity registration number: 1139459
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Faith In Queens Park
(A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Community Accounting Plus Units | & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 SGL
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Faith In Queens Park
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees M Jackson A Hussain R Lambert Charity Registration Number 1139459
Company Registration Number 07419682
Registered Office All Saints Parish Church Westbourne Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LD Independent Examiner Eva Stevens, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NGI 5GL
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Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees:
M Jackson A Hussain R Lambert
Structure, governance and management
Nature ofgoverning document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity. It is operated under the rules of its memorandum and articles of association dated 26/10/2010. It has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £10.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Charity evolved from the activities of various community groups in Queen's Park, Bedford, England. The trustees are selected as appropriate from these groups. Two trustees are nominated by All Saints Parish Church and co-opted onto the board. The other trustees are identified by the serving trustees from the volunteer and parent community who are willing to serve and fulfil a particular role and meet the eligibility criteria.
Organisational structure
The Charity has continued to operate without a Community Projects Co-ordinator, with the trustees, supported by the sports and singing coaches, parents and other vounteers taking on responsibility for the day to day management of the projercts, as well as fundraiing. Our volunteer Faith Tours Administrator Debbie, successfully supported the handover to our new Administrator, Satvinder who has confidently taken up the reins in ensuring that Faith Tours continue to operate smoothly.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
Faith in Queen’s Park (FiQP) is a charitable company limited by guarantee (charity no 1139459; company no 07419682) that promotes religious and racial harmony, citizenship and community development in the neighbourhood of Queen’s Park in Bedford, England.
We fulfill our remit through a number of community activities and projects, including youth sports (cricket, basketball and streetball), music and culture (Fusion youth singing) and religious and educational (Faith Tours of the local places of worship of Muslim, Sikh and Christian faiths).
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| Membership and Attendance | Attendance remained consistent throughout the year, averaging approximately 13 juniors, 8 seniors, and 7 older | teenagers and young adults per session. Maintaining these numbers during a period of financial uncertainty is a | real credit to the loyalty of our members and the dedication of the coaching team in keeping sessions engaging | and welcoming.
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Achievements and performance
Cricket
During the 2024-2025 season, we resumed all our sessions and incorporated a 10-15 minutes discussion on mental health and wellbeing at the start of each session. These discussions aimed to equip our young people with the knowledge and skills needed to better understand and support their mental health. Participation in the programme increased significantly, with over 60 young people regularly attending our sessions. As a result of this growth, we were able to enter four teams into the Bedfordshire Youth League: Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 13s, and Under 15s. Our Under 11s team had an outstanding season, winning their league, while both the Under 13s and Under 15s finished as runners-up. It was also encouraging to see a growing number of parents becoming more involved and supporting the sessions.
In addition, we delivered Chance to Shine cricket sessions on Friday evenings, which provided further opportunities for young people to develop their skills and enjoy the sport. Both our Under 13s and Under 15s teams progressed to the Regional Finals, where they performed exceptionally well and qualified for the National Finals held in Nottingham. At the national stage, our Under 15s finished as runners-up, while the Under 13s achieved a respectable mid-table finish.
Overall, the season was highly successful, demonstrating both the growth of the programme and the positive impact it continues to have on young people in the community.
Basketball
Overview
The 2024-2025 season has been one of resilience and community. While it brought significant financial challenges that threatened the future of the club, it also demonstrated the strength of the relationships and support networks we have built over the years. Thanks to crucial external funding, the club has been able to continue operating and serving the young people and families who rely on it.
Funding and Financial Support
| The most significant development of this year was securing vital funding from the Rotary Club and the | Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation. Without this support, the club may not have been able to | continue. We are deeply grateful to both organisations for recognising the value of what we do and for investing | in the future of basketball in our community. This funding has helped stabilise the club’s finances and allowed us to continue offering sessions at the highly subsidised rates that make the club accessible to all.
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Adaptability: Outdoor Sessions
During the school exam period, the club was required to relocate its sessions outdoors for most of the exam season. This could have disrupted attendance and momentum, but the response from our players was excellent. They continued to turn up, adapt, and get on with it - a real testament to the culture and attitude that has been built within the club. It was a positive reminder that basketball, at its heart, just needs a ball and a basket.
Awards Evening
The club held its annual awards evening this year. Given the challenges of the season, it was a more intimate occasion than in previous years, but no less meaningful. It provided a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect on what the club has come through, and recognise the contributions of players, families, and volunteers who have helped keep things going.
Looking Ahead
Having navigated a difficult year, the club heads into 2025-2026 with renewed stability and determination. Our focus remains on delivering quality sessions for our community, continuing to grow our programmes, and building on the goodwill and support that has carried us through. Fundraising will remain a priority to ensure the club’s long-term sustainability and to protect the subsidised rates that so many families depend on.
Fusion
July marked a vibrant and community focused start to the year for Fusion. The choir was invited by Fusion leader Jo to her annual BBQ, which provided a wonderful opportunity for members and their families to come together in a relaxed and social setting. This event continues to be an important part of building strong relationships within the group and strengthening the sense of community that underpins Fusion.
Also in July, Fusion performed on the Music Hub stage at the River Festival. This was an exciting opportunity for the choir to perform in a lively public setting and to reach a wide and varied audience. The members rose to the occasion, performing with confidence and enthusiasm, and representing Fusion with pride. One of our members, Keeley, also performed at the festival as the lead vocalist with a youth band, demonstrating her growing confidence and talent as a performer.
In August, Fusion continued their commitment to community engagement by singing for patients on the Archer Ward at Bedford Health Village, Bedford Hospital. This was a meaningful experience for the choir, as they carefully selected songs to bring comfort and enjoyment to patients and staff. The performance was warmly received, and it was clear that the choir’s presence had a positive impact. Opportunities like this continue to help members understand the power of music to connect with and support others.
In November, Fusion was honoured to perform at Faith in Queen’s Park’s 20th anniversary celebration. This was a significant occasion, and the choir contributed to the celebrations with a confident and engaging performance. Later in the month, Fusion also performed in the town centre alongside Kids Chorus, a local children’s choir with whom they have sang with
previously. It was wonderful to see the choirs working together again, building on established relationships and enjoying making music as a larger group. During this town centre event, Keeley performed in her own right as a soloist, singing one of her favourite songs, which was very well received and highlighted her continued development as a confident and expressive singer.
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Unfortunately, Fusion could not take part in the annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul’s Church in Bedford. However, they were pleased to be invited to sing at All Saints’ Church children’s Christmas party. This provided a festive and joyful alternative, and the choir embraced the opportunity to perform a selection of Christmas songs in a fun and informal setting.
The spring and early summer terms saw Fusion once again take part in the Philharmonia Orchestra and Tibbs Dementia’s Hear and Now project during May and June. This project remains a highlight of the year, offering choir members the chance to collaborate with professional musicians and individuals living with dementia. Fusion members demonstrated great maturity, empathy, and musicality throughout the rehearsals and performances. It is always inspiring to see the connections that are formed during this project, with many participants now familiar faces to the choir. The final performance was a celebration of the hard work and dedication shown by all involved. Fusion members rose to the challenge, with some taking on featured roles, and the overall standard of performance reflected the commitment shown throughout the rehearsal period.
Overall, this has been another successful and rewarding year for Fusion. The choir continues to grow in confidence, musical ability, and community awareness. It is particularly pleasing to see the strong sense of belonging within the group, with members supporting one another and embracing every opportunity to perform and connect with others through music
Faith Tours
Following last year’s challenges, we are pleased to report a positive development in the administration of Faith Tours. The previous volunteer administrator very kindly remained in post until the completion of the updated booking system, providing valuable continuity during this transition period. During this time, we were also able to recruit a new team member who initially joined the programme as a tour steward and guide. This allowed them to gain practical experience and training before gradually taking on the administrative role.
After the launch of the new booking system, a small number of technical issues were identified and raised. These matters have since been addressed and the system is now functioning smoothly, enabling a more efficient booking process and improved administration overall.
In consideration of the continued rise in the cost of living and increasing operational expenses, there has been some preliminary discussions about the possibility of raising the fee for Faith Tours. However, no decisions have yet been made, and any future changes will be carefully considered to maintain accessibility for schools while ensuring the sustainability of the Tours.
Faith Tours Team and Programme Impact
The Faith Tours team currently consists of around 18 volunteers drawn from the three participating places of worship, with each community providing guides to lead visitors through their own place of worship and share insights into their faith and traditions. The teams from the three places of worship come together at least 3 times a year and hold a Faith Tours Coordination meeting to have discussions about any matters arising and going forward. Communication on tour days is primarily managed through a WhatsApp group (after the schedule for the month is emailed to everyone) however, in response to evolving health and safety considerations, we are exploring the introduction of walkie-talkies to improve coordination and ensure a rapid response if needed. This reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe and well-organised environment for visiting groups, particularly considering heightened public awareness around security following recent incidents affecting places of worship and ongoing global tensions.
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The strong partnership within the Faith Tours team continues to provide wider benefits for the Queen’s Park community. Our collaboration has encouraged greater joint working across other initiatives, including broader Faith in Queen’s Park (FiQP) staff and volunteer training. A practical example of this partnership is the generous sharing of parking facilities by the Gurdwara and Mosque, which helps alleviate parking pressures around Queen’s Park and the Church. Parking in the area is limited, with many narrow Victorian streets that can become congested during busy community events, making this cooperation especially valuable.
While most Faith Tours are delivered to school groups, we also welcomeda range of adult visitors, including staff from the NHS, Bedfordshire Police and the Women’s Institute. Year | (aged 5-6): 4 groups Year 2 (aged 6-7): 6 groups
Year 3 aged 7-8): 48 groups Year 4 (aged 8-9): 39 groups
Year 5 (aged 9-10): 32 groups Year 6 (aged 10-11): 25 groups
Year 7 (aged 11-12): 4 groups Year 8 (aged 12-13): 5 groups
Year 9 (aged 13-14): 2 groups Year 10 (aged 14-15): 1 group
Year 11 (aged 15-16): 1 group
We feel privileged to support schools in delivering meaningful religious education and interfaith learning. At a time when media coverage and global events can sometimes create uncertainty or apprehension around different faith communities, Faith Tours provides children with the opportunity to visit places of worship, meet faith representatives, and build understanding through direct experience and dialogue. For many children and young people, this is their first time entering a church, mosque, or gurdwara, making the experience both memorable and educational.
Through these visits, we aim to promote mutual respect, curiosity, and community cohesion, helping young people develop a deeper understanding of the diverse faith traditions that form part of modern British society.
Public benefit
The activities are for public benefit as harmony in the diverse community we serve benefits all. Activities are open to all at very heavily subsidised fees. We use qualified coaches and leaders to deliver our activities which are recognised for quality, safety and fun. The projects enable those with limited means or capacity to access activities which they might otherwise not be able to participate in.
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.
Financial review
Policy on reserves
Reserves are required to cover winding up costs should the organisation become insolvent. This is currently set in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines at £10k to cover liabilities such as venue hire, insurance and redundancy pay.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
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Statement of Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Faith In Queens Park for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and 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, comprising FRS 102 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 charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on Ab-03:26 and signed on its behalf by:
R Lafnbert Trustee
Small companies provision statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| Note | £ | £ | = | 3 | |
| Income and Endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 500 | - | 500 | 190 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 37,012 | 22,056 | 59,068 | 43,512 |
| Total income | 37.512 | 22,056 | 59,568 | 43,702 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable activities | 5 | (23,167) | (21,164) | (44,331) | (44,731) |
| Total expenditure | (23,167) | (21,164) | (44,331) | (44,731) | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 14,345 | 892 | 15,237 | (1,029) | |
| Netmovement in funds | 14,345 | 892 | 15,237 | (1,029) | |
| Reconciliation offunds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 23,949 | 1,942 | 25,891 | 26,920 | |
| Totalfundscarriedforward | 8 | 38,294 | 2,834 | 41,128 | 25,891 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 12 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9
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(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes
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| Note | £ | = | £ | |
| Income and Endowments from: | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 190 | - | 190 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 30,440 | 13,072 | 43,512 |
| Total income | 30,630 | 13,072 | 43,702 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||
| Charitable activities | 5 | (33,601) | (11,130) | (44,731) |
| Total expenditure | (33,601) | (11,130) | (44,731) | |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (2,971) | 1,942 | (1,029) | |
| Netmovement in funds | (2,971) | 1,942 | (1,029) | |
| Reconciliation offunds | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 26,920 | - | 26,920 | |
| Totalfundscarriedforward | 8 | 23,949 | 1,942 | 25,891 |
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(Registration number: 07419682) Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025
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| Note | 2 | £ | |
| Current assets | |||
| Cash atbank and in hand | 42,298 | 28,225 | |
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | a | (1,170) | (2,334) |
| Net assets | 41,128 | 25,891 | |
| Funds ofthe charity: | |||
| Restricted income funds | |||
| Restricted funds | 2,834 | 1,942 | |
| Unrestricted income funds | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 38,294 | 23,949 | |
| Totalfunds | 8 | 41,128 | 25,891 |
For the financial year ending 30 June 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements on pages 9 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 26:03:26 and signed on their behalf by:
M Jackson Trustee
The notes on pages 12 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 11
1 Accounting policies
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Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
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)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Faith In Queens Park 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.
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.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
Under the exemption available to smaller charities the Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement of Cash Flows within the financial statements.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
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 aggregate 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restricted income funds are those grants for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions
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
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| Donations from individuals | 500 | 500 | 190 | ||
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3 Income from charitable activities
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| General | funds | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | eo | £ | ||
| Fundraising& Faith Tours | 30,984 | 2 | 30,984 | 27,465 | |
| Grants& donations | - | 22,056 | 22,056 | 13,072 | |
| Sundry income | 15 | - | 15 | - | |
| Subscriptions | 4,729 | - | 4,729 | 2,975 | |
| Disbursements | 974 | - | 974 | - | |
| Materials& equipment | 310 | - | 310 | - | |
| 87012 | 22,056 | 9068 | 43,512 | ||
| 4 | Grants & donations | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Bedfordshire& Luton Community | Foundation | - | 18,300 | 18,300 | |
| The Gale Family Charitable Trust | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Bedford Borough Council | - | 1,300 | 1,300 | ||
| Bedfordshire Crimebeat | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Poundland Foundation | - | 456 | 456 | ||
| Sundry donations | 500 | - | 500 | ||
| 500 | 22,056 | 22,556 |
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5 Expenditure on charitable activities
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|Leadership|315|1,465|1,780|-|
|Subscriptions|134|-|134|5,467|
|Venue|hire|1,586|2,999|4,585|4,106|
|Transport &|activities|-|12,306|12,306|23,636|
|Materials &|equipment|315|2,278|2,653|1,521|
|Office|expenses|-|2,116|2,116|2,196|
|Promotion|&|publicity|100|-|100|-|
|CPD|and|training|262|-|262|4,175|
|Staff costs|rly|-|1317|1,893|
|Professional|fees|1,170|-|1,170|1,170|
|Fundraising &|Faith|Tours|16,427|-|16,427|450|
|Disbursements|626|-|626|-|
|Bank|charges|155|-|155|117|
|Insurances|675|-|675|-|
|Sundry|payments|25|:|25|-|
|23,167|21,164|44,331|44,731|
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6 Staff costs
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
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(2024 - 0) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
The chief executive officer, as the highest paid member of staff, received benefits totalling £Nil (2024 - £1,200).
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8 Funds
| Balance | at 1 | Incoming | Resources | Balance | at30 | |
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| Unrestricted funds | ||||||
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| General Fund | 23,949 | 37512 | (23,167) | 38,294 | ||
| Restricted funds | ||||||
| Youth Empowering& Mentoring | 1,890 | - | (532) | 358 | ||
| Youth Cricket Club Equipment | 52 | 1,300 | (1,352) | - | ||
| Bedford crimebeat | = | 1,000 | (1,000) | - | ||
| Poundland | - | 456 | - | 456 | ||
| Gale family | - | 1,000 | (1,000) | - | ||
| BLCF | - | 18,300 | (16,280) | 2,020 | ||
| Total restricted funds | 1,942 | 22,056 | (21,164) | 2,834 | ||
| Total funds | 25,891 | 59,568 | (44,331) | 41,128 | ||
| Balance | at I | Incoming | Resources | Balance | at30 | |
| July 2023 | resources | expended | June 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||
| General | ||||||
| General Fund | 26,920 | 30,630 | (33,601) | 23,949 | ||
| Restricted | ||||||
| Youth Thrivingwith FiQP | - | 6,700 | (6,700) | - | ||
| Youth Empowering& Mentoring | - | 2,000 | (110) | 1,890 | ||
| Summer Holiday Club | - | 2,000 | (2,000) | - | ||
| Fiath Tours | - | 1,500 | (1,500) | - | ||
| Youth Cricket ClubEquipment | - | 872 | (820) | 52 | ||
| Total restricted funds | - | 13,072 | (11,130) | 1,942 | ||
| Totalfunds | 26,920 | 43,702 | (44,731) | 25,891 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Youth Cricket Club Equipment - Funding from Bedford Borough Council Councillor Ward funding, to purchase new Cricket Equipment. Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Program - Funding from England Sports Council (Lottery) was towards the Youth Cricket activity.
Bedford crime beat - towards running costs and the purchase of equipment. Poundland - to purchase team sports kits.
The Gale Family Trust - towards funding the 20th anniversary celebration, not for the running of the Holiday Club. BLCF -towards creative workshops and a performance, digital art and an exhibition crricket and Basketball Clubs.
9 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
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| £ | £ | z | |
| Current assets | 39,464 | 2,834 | 42,298 |
| Current liabilities | (1,170) | - | (1,170) |
| Total net assets | 38,294 | 2,834 | 41,128 |
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| 2024 | |||
| General | Restricted | Total funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Current assets | 26,283 | 1,942 | 28,225 |
| Current liabilities | (2,334) | - | (2,334) |
| Totalnetassets | 23,949 | 1,942 | 25,891 |
10 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
11 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year.
During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:
A Hussain
A Hussain received remuneration of £848 (2024: £Nil) during the year.
For delivering two Youth Empowerment Well Being sessions and as reimbursement for purchase of cricket equipment.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
12 Fees payable to independent examiner
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: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Independent examination | 975 | 1,170 | |
| Other financial services | - | 178 | |
| 975 | 1,348 |
13 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from corporation taxation.
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