**Charity registration number 1140363** 

**Company registration number 07476749 (England and Wales)** 

## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

**ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** 



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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Tnr4t&es
Amoke
EA Saunders
D G Featherstone
AEDOP
I LAyfes
D H Smith {Chair)
M D Tomlinson
(Appointed 18 August 2023)
Socretary
M D Tonlinson
Charity numbor
1140363
Company numbor
07476749
Roglsttsred office
Highfiekl Hal
320 Carshalion Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM5 3QB
Ind•pendent examln•r
F J Wlde FCCA MBA DCI
Wamer Wlde
4 Marigold Drive
Bisley
Surrey
GU24 9SF

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CONTENTS
Page
TIu5tees' reF
Independent examinerf5 report
Statement offinanoal activthes
Balance gheel
10
Notes lo the financial statemènts
11-20

SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their annuat report and financial statements the year erbjed 31 De¢ember 2023.
The finanaal st*ements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting poli￿eS set oui in note 1 to the
financial statements antj compty with the trusfs goveming dotsjment, the Ccrfnpanies Act 2006 and 'Arxountirig and
Reporb"ng by Charib"es'. Statement of Recommended prac11￿ appli￿ble to charrties preparing their accovnls in
accordan¢e with the Financial Re￿lIng Standartj ap￿icable in the UK and Republ￿ of Ireland IFRS 102}"
{effective 1 January 20191.
ObJo¢tiv8s and a¢tfvities
The objectsves of SLrtton Comvnunty are lo enable local thuK*es to work wth people in and around the
London Borough of Sutton lo improve their condib.ons of life. These indude improving the social welfare of residents
parti¢ularfy tho$e who are disadvantaged.. to relieve hardship and alleviate poverty.. lo contnbule to community
safety in the day and night b.me economy.. to help to signpost people wth deeper socaetal i$5ves e.g. substance
misuse.. to ts¢￿e the issue of homelessness and roUgh-￿eeping. joblessness". lo listen to young people in schools
wilh problems and to offer guidance where appropriate and the advancement of the Christian Faith through meeting
the needs of the whole per50n. se￿e and respe(# *1 people war(tless of their gender. marital status. race,
ethnic origin. ieligion, age. Sexual orienlalion. or Physic￿ and mental capaoty.
Publlc benefit
The trustees have due regard to gUIdan￿ issued by the Charity Commission in de¢iding what adivities the
trust should Ltndertake.
Charitablè A¢tivities
Consislenl wlh its objectives and aims. SLffton Communty ￿4￿kS undertakes many Charitable a¢bvilies for the
public benefft. The main act]￿b"e5 undertakèn in the year invofved the charity developing the operation of Sutton
Street Pastors. Sutton Sd)ool Pastors, Sutton Foodbank. SL￿on Community Fogdshop. Prayer for Sutton (which
seeks to bring (*urches together in prayer auoss Ihe borough) ar￿ a befriending scheme for those aged over 65
y83rn liwng in soaal isolabon.
Sutton Community ￿kS is supported by a core of21 churches in the borough {2022.' 211. Church leaders gather a
few times a year to a5SiSt in the development of the charity and to seek out areas of need in the London Borough ol
Sutton. This gathering is called The Engine Room.. where ideas for new projecls and need5 of existing piojecis are
discussed. This sometimes involves input from partnerirvj agencies. The projects director also mee15 individually
with church leaders and al the monthly leaders. breaklasts.
Sutton Community Woths is represented by Ihe Projects Direclor on many borough-wde forum5 and consultation5.
such as Safer Neighbourhoods Board. Voluntary Sector Forum. Police Problem Sofving Group. the Rough Sleeping
Forum. and the Borough Resilien¢e Forum as required. He is also inVo￿ed in the Cost-of Living Roundtable and the
Anli-Poverty Fornm. 8uilding these links has inueased the profile of the charity and estsblished a deeper respect
and desire lo work with the Christian comrnunty in Sutton. We are also involved in other groups set up to respond
to immediate needs i.e. during Covid and recenuy welcomiThJ Ukrainian refwJees.
R•view of thè year
SLrtton Communty ￿tsrkS continues lo bufld net4voth3 vthh the local CO￿￿1 and other partr¢w5 by parbu"paling in the
groupings Menti￿ed above.
We ￿ntinue to b¢ tharthl to River Church for the provi&on of offices * Highfield Hall.
We continue to meet vrilh member and notrmember ¢huTthes. This has resulted in some of thern supporting Suilon
Community Works finanually andlor supporbng individual projects. The Direclor makes regular visits lo churches in
the borough which has resulied in financial don*￿S. new volunteers and strengthened partnerships.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Sutton St￿t Pastors
Sutton Street Pastors ISSP) finished the yearwith 47 street pastor512022 581 worknng in the daytrme and night-time
economy. In the 2022 there were a number ha￿￿9 a break due lo illne55 or relhinking their o)mmilment and a
number have slopped operating as Street Pastors. We operale on Frthy and Saturday afternoons 1.30-5.30prn and
lale-nighl shifts i.e. starting at 10pm and finishing at 2am.Pre- Covid & during Covid there has been a decrease in
the numbers of Ih05e goiny out and there are night dubs in Sutt¢y). However. a number of pubs do stay op$n lo
1.3012am. We made use of the seNces of a paid street pastor recwrfLer working on {eC￿rtment for the aftemoon
Shift and evening shdls.
Ouring 2023 she was able to recruit 6 more Street Pa51ors12022..5]. It seems to be a factor in London and also with
Changes in commitments to vojunleering that often we are reuuib'ng lo maintsin good numbers in our teams.
We dtd 160 shifts12022'.146) and st￿et Paslots invested 1693 volunteer hours {2022.' 1697 hrs}. This represents
approximalety £17641 12022.. £161221 based on a natimal livin9 wage of £10.42 per hour12022-. £9.50). We were
gratefttl to receive fvnding fr¢)m the Safer Sutton Partnership for the eighteenth year in su¢¢ession. This is an
indi¢ab"on of the value placed upon the work and ministry of Street Pastor5.
Sutton Street Pastors are fimity embedded in Ihe day and night-time economies. The Director and Coordinat¢y
attend regular quarterty meetings Safer Sutton Partr￿rShlp. participattng in problem solving meetin9$ as
appropriate and Pub Watch when rt is in operabon (a o)mbined partnership of pub￿dUbSlpoli¢e1counCll1slreeI
pastors) enabling open lines of communicab'on. We also meet with the borough commander, the town centre
inspector. and other police al least annualty.
Street Pa51ors continued lo build team through a summer BBQ and a Christmas sotyal,. online prayer", team leader
meetings and training events induding ywlh engagement,. domesb"c abuse and vi¢Yence against women an
girfstVAWGI.' Behav70ur detec*on training." Ask me training,. and tactics training lo be able to assist on station
plaffomis with those al risk of suicade. The coordinator attended the local women's ¢onference led by the Women's
centre looking at VAWG. Seventeen ofthe team atterbded refresher training12022'.41 which is provided by Ascension
Trust and is mandatory every three years for each volunteer. ￿ ￿ntinue lo be one of the highest perfom)Ing
initiatives in London in terms of recruitment and aitendance at training.
Sutton School Pastors
No school pa51ors were trained in 2023 {2022."21 and we ended the year wrth 18 volvnleers 12022."19) having
invested 398 volunteer hours 12022'.406) equivalent to £4147 12022.. £38571 base<l on a national living wage ol
£10.4212022.' £9.50).
OL•r Scho￿ pa$lor5 prowded 1..1s to students and we ran several grwps covering topics such as seluing into the
s¢hool. exam tips and building resilience skill*
VIÈ invested time in 4 school$ and had 268 1.1 s1116 students 12022.. 359 1'.1's1134 students) and we saw 50
students over 49 group sessions12022=44sludents158 group sewonsl.
We continue lo have temity team times to tjuild team aThJ have had rnpul on listening skiNs and devotions led by
¢hurch leaders.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Sutton Foodbank
Sutton Foodbank had 1861 dients referred from 73 partnerin9 fronyinè agenoes12022'. 1431 dienls, 71 agencies).
This represents 2722 adults and 1518 chiklren toi3lliThJ 4240 12022.- 32601. This is a record year for Sutton
Foodbank and is largety due to increased demand due to the Cost-of4￿1ng uisis caused by rising inflation 8nd fvel
energy Prices.
We are thankful lo Sutton SalvabonArmy. Bith)pAndrewes Chuith. and St Michael$ Beddington for the kn.nd use of
thgir premises.
Our storage faalities are al Big Yellow Storage in SLrtton and 33285.5 Kgs of fotsj was di5tribtrted to clients12022.'
30852.3Kgsl. The 2023 figure 1ndL￿d 5216.9 Kgs surplLrs food gtven lo extemal foodbanks & organisattofts12022.'
7921Kgsl. In 2023, 35799.1Kgs 12022." 30697.9Kgs l of frJ)d wa5 donated to the Foodbank by individuals.
churches, schools and through a national Supern￿rket collection. The amount of donated fi)od would equate to
£84843.8612022.' £727541 based on the assumption of an average c05t of £2.37 per kg of food donated of food
donaledl if Ihe charity were lo pay to aequiTe the food sloc*s. Over 80 volunteefs support us. from over 30 chur¢hes
and other organisations, perfom&ng many tssks crucial to the effe￿ve and effiuent operation of thè Foodbank. A
consetvalive estimate would be approximalety 3300 volunteer hours 12022= 33001 given to the Foodbank which
based on the national living wage of £10.4212022' £9.50) woutd be equNalent to £3438612022= £313501.
We rely on doftations from individuals and thurd)es and are thankful for th6$ continued income in 2022. We also
received generous Indi￿dual donations throLtgh Local Giwng & Bankuet which is linked on our web51te and an
in(xease in donab.ons from the public. thur¢hes. arKI spetyfic grants due to P05t-Covid recovery grants and the
Cost-of-Liwng Crisis.
We re¢eived o)rporale finanoal donations from Wartrose. Asda. and Tesco Iwho each give space for a food drop in
theii slorel and Itxalty, we were awarded fijnding from London a￿Ugh of Sutton lthvards storage cosis. We were
a150 SUPPOrted with ¥olunteer5 from locxl ¢¢￿irate Supporters such as Reed and Aslom.
Sutton Communlty Foodshop
The idea of the Foodshop is to give stwggliny residents on low income a hand up rather than a handout and to
enable them out of poverty. For £4 a visit they get access to £21>25 worth of food which is a miK of fresh. chilled.
frozgn. and ambtent foods. We see this as part of the wogres5ion out of FTh)d Poverty. We are thankful for some
funding from local (*ur¢hes and from SLEtton Counol lo help us the Foodshop.
We receNe financial and food donations from indMdua15. schoofs, ¢hurches, and o)rporate organi5ations. We a150
partner vath the Felix Projec* in 2023 donated 10.316.43 P022.'9731.93Kgsl of food. Using a notional value of
£2.37 per Kg this equates to £24449.9412022..23064.67J were we lo have lo acquire the food. We also received
4102.20Kgs of donations12022."284KgsJ from W￿l￿dua￿churches which is equivalent to £9722.21 had we boughl
the food12022.. £673.08].
Our volunteers invested 1570hour512022.. 1222hoursl vthich based on the minimum wagè of £10.4212022.' £9.$01
is equivalent lo £16359.4012022= £116091.
Housing and Homel•$$ness
We did not run a wnler shelter in 2023 due lo insuffiuent ￿ and those who presented as homeless were offered
accommodation by the counul.
We continue to WO￿ wth Enc£Jrbwass the ￿1[￿￿11 homèless and housing team to support those in Temporary
Accommodation with essenb.al item5 of beddrng. household rtems ar￿ emergery food packs. Thosè placed in
Temporary Accommodatson have been Ukrainian refLW', nwms with chIld￿n and those who have lost tenancies
and are often in dfficult emotional stales.
We also partnered wth Encompass to reach to those in Temporary ACcA)mmc￿tit[on and Foodshop customers to
run a Leap into Spring event where summer dothes and toys and games and easter eggs were given lo dients. We
held a winter Hug at the Foo(Ishop which irtvolved giwn9 Out neady n&v dothing.. tOy5.' game5 and Christma5 Items.
This served approx. 60 customols in the event in December 2023.
We also work dosely vdth EnttJmpa$5 in signposting rough sleepern we see as Streèt Pastors on the High Street.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Prdy•r for Sutton
In October 2023, we hostèd an in-person prayer event al the Churth of the Good Shepherd in Carshalton 8eech¢s.
Wè had over 70 attendees with various interactive prayer sessions led in drfferenl arKf ￿ative ways by 5 church
leaders from a¢ross the borough. We spent time praying for those in authorrty., the chui¢he5 auoss the borough and
soc+al issues and ¢yganisatTons such as Sutton Ccfflmunty 14Itsth5 looking to tac*le them.
Linking Liv•s
The scheme ceased to operate in 2023. This was due to exists.ng bthending relalionships c4Jming lo a natural end
and we had deaded not to slart any new ￿latiOnshIpS unb"I we have the capaaty to do so.
Future
Sutton Community Works swll ¢ontinue lo build on the foundation that has l)een laid in previous years and through
existing projects. whilst ￿s0 engaging wilh local ¢hurc*es. the communty. and local key decision-makers to
explore new projects arKI ac*vilie$. through which people of faith in Sutton can work together lor the benefit of
community.
È will continue to develop the Foodshop given the inc¥eased needs and wll be seeking lo develop the service of
the Foodbank path"tyJlarty Fri the Rounds￿1 eslate by partnering wih an existirKJ organisation there. We have
opened a new ¢entrg there in Juty 2024.
We want to be responsive lo needs as they arise. For example. ¥￿ have been involved l¢xally in welcoming
Ukrainians particularly through the Foodbank and Foodshop.
We want to continue lo intrease the coverage of Streel Pastors both rn Centr31 Sutton and other parts of the
borough and aim lo cover three FrKlays a month by Spring 2025 should the need arise. We a￿ seeking lo cover
every Friday and Saturday aftemoon and evening Fn Sutton and support speafic events such as around major
Football loumaments and Chrbstmas. We are also seeking lo grow our presence in Wallington High Streèt and aim
lo cover at l&a5t Fridays a n￿nth by L)eomber 2023.
Vve are in a¢b"ve dialogue wilh Green Pastures and Hope in ALthon who are separate Christian charib.es who
support and help buy hOL￿e5 for Ihose seeking to rFh)ve into rrw setlled accommc4lation.
We have spent time in 2023 and 2024 in updating our policies procedures and starb.ng to use a volunteer
management system ¢aifed AssemFle. are ro115ng this out lo volunteets in 2024. are also finalising trusted
chanty status in the ALrtumn 012024.
We have plans for a ChUfcI￿ wde prayèr and celebralion event in Ortober 2024 wilh the aim of praying for our
borough and brining Christians 1¢43ether from drfFerent der￿lin•{lon$.
We ￿11 contrnue lo explore and consider ￿4y5 to increase the charity reach in 2024 aryt beyond responding lo
needs we see ari￿n9 that ¢an be besi met by Churthes and Christians w<Nking together. 2025 is a milestone year
in which we celebrate 20 years of Sutton Street Pastors and 15 years of Sutton Foodbank and of the Charity Sutton
Communrty Works. We are actively looking at ways to use this lo raise ￿ndS arKI new volunteers and awareness of
our W¢yk locally.
Our aim 1$ to wib.nue to pronth the woth of the chanty anbxgst potenlial supporters through church visits and
extemally ￿th pather5 and agenoes. We have recruited an opwations manager in February 2024 whose iole is io
increase capacty within the charity. The initial enwhasis wll be on Fcod Povety Proieds.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Relatlonshlps with oth&r organisation$
Sutton Community ￿kS reo)gnisès that to ftjlfil its obiethve5 rt needs lo woth in partnership ￿￿th other o)mmunity
organisations. As sel out below, the charity works partiujlarfy dosely wilh the Ascension Trust (the national umbrella
Qrganisation for Street and School Pastor51. the Truysell Twst Ivrfe link up vmh their foodbank netsvork} and wth
nking Ltve5 (which has a national role for befriending s¢hemes for those aged 65 years and overl. We have also
been engaging wth Housing Justice la national organisation supporbng winter 5heliersl. Similarty, many significant
relationships have been developed wth lo¢al community organisations in developing and supporting the charity's
activitses. notably Safer Sutton Partnership. the Poh'ce, the local Council, Encompass ￿e￿Ork. We also link in with
Gathèr which is a national netsvor* of borough organi5ab'on$ similar lo Sutton Community Works. We
partiupated in webtnars run by national organisab"ons. for example. NCVO to help with the management of the
Charity and its operab'ons. The Projects Director dso meets wrth CEO'S of similar organisations in neighbouring
boroughs.
Flnanclal review
At the year end, the charity held net assets of £350.468 {2022.' £302.682). of whic* £216.248 {2022'. £176.9711 was
held in restricted fvnds and the b￿anCe held lor the general wrposes of the chaiity. Cash reserves stood al
£359,06212022.. £339,655).
990/0 {2022.. 99.4%) of the charity's expendiiure was spent on c*aritable arthties. The remainin9 1% 12022..
0.6%) was spend on fundraisin9.
RBs8bV•S poII¢y
The trustees have established a policy of maintaining unrestricted reserves equNafent to befv￿en three and
months of lolal resources expected.
Structure. go¥•maneo and managgm•nt
The trustees mèet threè times a year to oversee the governan￿ of the Charity. Mark Tomlinson. Projects Director
and a trustee. i)xJrdinates the day to day running of the charity. His posibon is salaried. and his remuneTrts"on is
shown in the notes lo the Finanoal Ststements.
Each individual proiecl 0$ overseen by the Projects Director and team leaders.
The trustees, who a￿ also the director5 for the purpose of o)mpany law. and Ytho served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the ffnancial statements were..
Amoke
EASaunders
(Apwnted 18 August 2023}
D G Fealherstone
A E Doerr
I LAyres
D H Smith (Chairl
M D Tornlinson
G¢vemance and risk managem¢nt
Trust¢e5 are ￿erUIted for the skills and experience they bring lo the tharity. The tnJslees have a duty lo identify and
review the risks lo which the charity is e¥pose<l and to en$ts￿ appropriate Controls are in place lo provide
reasonable assurance against fraud a￿1 error. The Twslees disrjjss the management of risk al trustees. meetings.
None of the trustees has any benefioal interest in the ¢ompany. AJI of the truslees are members of the ts)mpany and
guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a wnding up.

## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**_ 

The Trustees' report was approved b[y ] the Board of Trustees . 

...... :[Pe] DH Sm **Trustee** Date: ...... 2.[/ ] .... ? ?- **.**[J] . .. �.'±., ........ 

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## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sutton Community Works (the trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the trustees of the trust (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). 

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the trust are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the trust's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145[(] 5)(b) of the 2011 Act. 

## Independent **examiner's statement** 

Since the trust's gross income exceeded £250,000[y] our examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act[; ] or 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records[; ] or 

- 3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination[; ] or 

- 4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. 

## **F J Wilde FCCA MBA DChA** 

Warner Wilde 4 Marigold Drive Sisley Surrey GU24 9SF 

23 August 2024 Dated: ........................ . 

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SUThON COMMUNITY WORKS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLLIDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Current flnanclal year
Unre$tricted
funds
2023
Restrlcted
fund$
2023
Total
Totsl
2023
2022
Notes
Income frorn:
Donations and legactes
Charitable activrties
Other trading activities
Investments
50.096
234,932
188,423
19
285,028
188.423
19
2.714
251,127
92.003
2.714
895
Total income
52.810
423.374
476,184
344.025
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitsbte ac*vitie$
2.402
40.088
1.999
383.909
4.401
423.997
6,487
308,436
Totsl experKlilure
42.490
385.908
428.398
314,923
Net Income
10.320
37.466
47.786
29.102
Transfers behveen funds
<1.811)
1.811
Net movement In funds
11
8.509
39.277
47.786
29.102
Reconclllation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 January 2023
125.711
176.971
302.682
273,580
Fund balances èt 31 De¢ernbeT 2023
134.220
216.248
350.468
302,682
The statement of finanoal activitres indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. AJI income and expenditure
derive fr¢)m ¢ontinuing activities.

## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

## **FOR** _**THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**_ 

|Prior financial year<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>**2022**<br>**2022**<br>**Notes**<br>£<br>£<br>Income from:<br>Donations and legacies<br>3<br>40,920<br>210,207<br>Charitable acivities<br>**4**<br>92,003<br>Investments<br>**6**<br>895<br>Total income<br>41,815<br>302,210<br>**Expenditure**on:<br>Raising funds<br>7<br>2,389<br>4,098<br>Charitable activities<br>**8**<br>34,054<br>274,382<br>**Total expenditure**<br>36,443<br>278,480<br>Net Income<br>5,372<br>23,730<br>Transfers beteen funds<br>(5,735)<br>5,735<br>**Net movement**in**funds**<br>**11**<br>(363)<br>29,465<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Fund balances at 1 Januar 2022<br>126,074<br>147,506<br>Fund balances at 31 December 2022<br>125,711<br>176,971|Total<br>**2022**<br>£<br>251,127<br>92,003<br>895|
|---|---|
||344,025|
||6,487<br>308,436|
||314,923|
||29,102|
||29,102<br>273,580|
||302,682|



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## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## _**AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023**_ 

|**Notes**<br>**Current assets**<br>Stocks<br>**15**<br>Debtors<br>**16**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**17**<br>**one year**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**The funds of the trust**<br>Restricted income funds<br>**20**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>**21**<br>**2023**<br>£<br>5,957<br>47,190<br>359,062<br>412,209<br>(61,741)|**2022**<br>£<br>£<br>17,294<br>339,655<br>356,949<br>(54,267)<br>350,468<br>216,248<br>134,220<br>350,468|£<br>302,682|
|---|---|---|
|||176,971<br>125,711|
|||302,682|



The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2023. 

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 4 76. 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 

23 August 2024 

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on ........................ . 

-� D H Smith (Chair) **Trustee** 

Company registration number 07476749 (England and Wales) 

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## **SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**R 2023 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMB**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

Sutton Community Works is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and wares. The registered office is Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SMS 3OB. 

## **1.1 Accounting convention** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102") and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The trust has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 

## 1.2 Going concern 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

## **1.3 Charitable funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. 

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or granters as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the trust. 

## 1.4 Income 

Income is recognised when the trust is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. 

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the trust has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the trust has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 

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SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting pollctes
{Conttnued}
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a lega or o)nstrucbve ¢)bligation to transfer economic benefit lo a
third paty. il is probable that a transfer of economic beneffts wll be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditu￿ is classffied by acbvity. The costs of each actiwty are made up of the total of direct eosls and
shared costs, induding support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that ac#ivity. Shared eosts whith eonlribute lo more than one activity and
support eosls whith are not attributable to a single acb.vity are apportioned betsveen those activities on a basis
consislenl the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and
depreciation Charges are allocated on the po￿On of the asset's use.
1.6 Stocks
Stocks are slated al the lower of cost and eslimaled selling price less ￿$1$ lo complete and sell. Cost
comprises diiect materials and, where applicable. direct lal)our costs and those overheads that have been
incurred in bringing the ￿0¢kS lo their present l¢xation and condition. Items held for distribution at no or
nominal consideration are measwed the lower of replacement c￿1 and cost.
Nel realisable value is the estimated selling pri￿ less all estimated Costs of completion and costs to be
ineuryed in marketin9. seuing and dislributi¢)n.
1.7 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude eash in hand, deposits held at eall with banks, other short-temi liquid
investments wlh original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdraft5 are shown
wlhin borrowngs in ￿rrent liabil￿e$.
1.8 Flnanclal instruments
The trust has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanaal Instruments, and Section 12 '0thei
Fiftanual Instrnmenis Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Finanual instruments are recognised in Ihe trusvs ba18nee sheet when the trust becomes party to th$
contractual provisions of the instrnmenl.
Finawal assets and liabililies are offset. with the net amounls presented in the financial slalemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the recognised amounts and there 1$ an intents'on to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and setue the1￿￿lIty simullaneW.
B•slc financialassets
Basic financial assets. which indude debtors and cash and bank balances. ale inTtialty measured al
transaction price induding transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised c051 using the effective
interest meihotj unless the arrangement constitutes a finanong transaction, where the transaction is
measured ai the present value of the fuiure receipts discounted al a mathei tale of interest. Financial assets
dassthed as receivable wthin one year are nol amorbsed.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
AGcountlng pollcles
(Continued)
Baslc financlal liabilitles
Basic financial liabilities, induding ueditors and b8nk k)ans are initially recognised al transaction price unle$5
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measU￿d al tho present
value of the future payments distr￿nted at a market rate of nterest Financaal liabiltties dassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequenuy carried at amottsed cost. using the effective interest rale method.
Trade Cfedilors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary eour5e of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are dassthed a5 current liabilities rf payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non￿ar￿n1 liabilities. Trade creditors are re¢ognised initially al
Iransaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effeth.ve inlerest method.
Derecognltlon of flnancialliabllities
Financial liabilities are de￿cOgnised when the tru$t's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
caneelled.
1.9 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entiuement is recognised in Ihe period in which the employee's servie£s are
received.
Termination benefft5 are recognised immediately as an expense when the trust is demonstrably committed lo
terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide termination benefits.
1.10 Retlrèment beneffts
Payments to defined contribution ￿tirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
CrItI￿1 accountlng gstlmates and judgements
In the application of the trust's accounting ￿l¢les. Ihe trustees are required to make judgements, eslimale$
and assumptions about the Carrying amount of asset$ and liabilities that are not ￿adIlY apparent from other
sources. The esttmales and associated assumptions are based on historical experienee and other factors that
a￿ considered to be relevant. Acbjal resujts may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underfying assumpb.ons are reviewed on an ongoing basi5. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in vthich the estimate is revised where the revison affects only that
period, or in Ihe period of the revision and futu￿ periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donation$ and legacies
Unrestrfcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Totsl Unrestrfcted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Donations and gifts
Membership fees
Donated goods and
seNices
49.751
345
92.383
23.533
142.134
23.878
40.920
99,225
14.124
140.145
14,124
119,018
119.016
96.858
96,858
50.096
234.932
285,028
40,920
210,207
251,127
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SUTTON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Income from charltable activftle5
Restrl¢ted
funds
2023
Restrlcted
funds
2022
Charltablo activitles
Perfomiance relat￿ grants
188,423
92.003
Income from other trndlng activllles
Restrkted
funds
2023
Restrfcted
funds
2022
Fundrai￿n9 events
19
Income from Investments
Unrestricted Unrgstrlctsd
funds
funds
2023
2022
Interest receivable
2.714
895
Expendlturè on ralslng funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total Unrestrleted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Fundralslng and publlcty
Staging fundraising
events
Advertising
Other furKlraising costs
258
2.144
1.471
528
1.729
2.672
182
2,040
167
1.068
1,270
1,780
1,250
3.310
1,927
2,402
1,999
4,401
2.389
4,098
6,487
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su￿ON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Expenditure on charltablo activlties
Charltsble
acUvlUgS
2023
Charitable
activltles
2022
Dlrect costs
Stsff costs
Food distribLrted
Storage Costs
Uiilits-es
Propety costs
Projecl costs
Insurance
Training
Travel and subsistertce
132,903
168,341
24,283
4.129
2,778
52,447
803
1.567
806
104,903
143,286
17,393
4,661
5,657
11,444
407
2,186
729
388,057
290,666
Gfant funding of activities (see note 9)
850
Share of support and governance costs (see note 10)
Support
Govemance
34.105
985
17.681
89
423,997
308,436
Analysls by fvnd
Unrestricted funds . general
Reslric#ed funds
40.088
383,909
34.054
274,382
423,997
308.436
Grants payable
Charltable
actlvltles
2023
Grants to indiwduals
850
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SUThON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Support costs allo¢ated to activlties
Charltable
aGtlv1ti9S
2023
Total
2022
Aecounlancy and Payroll
Telephone and IT
Equipment Repairs and Renewals
Consultancy
Licence Fees and Subscriptions
Bank Charges
Printing, Postage and Ststionery
Sundry Expenses
Governance
5.426
1,760
11,427
10,718
2,656
565
1.523
30
985
2.667
2.924
6,927
3,084
689
482
908
89
35.090
17,770
Governance costs comprfs•:
2023
2022
Other Governanee Costs
Independent Examinati(
35
950
89
985
89
11 Net movement In funds
2023
2022
The nel movement in funds is stated after charg1￿(credIting).'
12 TNstee$
Empjoyees. remuneration indudes £66.091 {1ndLKlK￿ employers National Insurance and Employerfs
Pensions costs), {2022.. É57,2981 ielating lo one tiuslee who is classified as Key Management Personnel.
Expenses arising from employment We￿ £750 (2022.. £698).
13 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas:
2023
Number
2022
Number
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surroN COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
13 Employees
Icontlnuedl
Employment costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
122.311
4.781
5.811
95.156
4,984
4.783
132.903
104,903
The number ofemployees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000
is as follows..
2023
Number
2022
Number
£60,001 10 £70,000
14 TaxaUon
The charity 1$ exempl from tsxation on its artivibes beeause ajl its ineome is ap￿led for charitabie purposes.
15 Stocks
2023
2022
Finished goods and goc*Js for resale
5.957
16 Dgbtors
Amounts falllng due within one year.
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepaymènts and accnJed income
2023
2022
36,064
11.124
7,886
9,408
47.190
17.294
17 Credltors.. amounts falllng due withln one year
2023
2022
Notes
Deferred income
Other eredilors
Accruals
18
51,024
983
9.734
49.854
4.413
61,741
54.267
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SUThON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
18 Deferred ill¢om•
2023
2022
Other defeThed income
51.024
49.854
Deferred income is irthded in the finawal Swements as folbws:
2023
2022
Delerred income is induded wthin:
Current liabililies
51.024
49.854
Movements in ihe year..
Deferred incorne * 1 January 2023
Released from previou5 periods
Resources deferred in the year
49.854
149,854)
51,024
3.805
(3,805)
49,854
Deferreil income 8131 December 21Y23
51,024
49,854
19 Rellrement ￿nefft $¢hgm
D¢fin•d Contributlon schemes
2023
2022
Charge lo profft or loss in respeL# of defined contribution s¢hemes
5.811
4,783
The trust operates a defined conlribution pension sehem& for qualfyng empfoyees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the trust in an independentty administered fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
20 R•strlcted funds
The reslrrcted funds of the thaiity c(ynprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to sperAfic ¢orKlitKJns by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 January
In¢omlng Resour¢es
2023 resourc
¢xponded
Transfers
At31
Décember
2023
Food Povety
Foodbank
Foodshop
Fuel Energy Hardship Fund
Job Club
Linknng Lives
SCF PQASSO
School Pastors
Street Pastors
Winter Shetter
34.172
67.263
229,175
68.954
(34,172)
1233)
1198.220)
{118.9231
1850)
3.296
154.657
(49.9691
20.357
185,612
49.969
31
819
245
228
245
228
930
(5,7801
(27,730)
14.639
2.157
1,780
18.800
1.010
5,709
3.167
176.971
423.374
(385.908)
1.811
216,248
Prevlous year.
At1 January
2022
Incoming
resources
Resoure•$
ex￿nded
Tr4n$fers
At31
December
2022
Emer9trncyA¢comodalion
Food Povety
Foodbank
Foodshop
Fuel Energy Hardship Fund
Job Club
Linking Live$
SCF PQASSO
School Pasiors
Sireel Pastors
Winter Shetter
(4.210)
4.210
(19.197)
22.493
171.181
84.983
819
245
116.039
3.298
154,657
1132.563)
{104.180)
19.197
819
24S
228
930
228
930
3.917
17.670
{5.4421
(32,085)
29,054
1.255
1.525
14,639
2.157
147.506
302.210
278.480
5,735
176.971
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SUThON COMMUNITY WORKS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED)
R?R THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
21 Unrestricted funds
The Unrestri￿e￿ funds of the tharity c¢mpiise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to sperAfic col￿rtionS by donors and gfanlors as to h¢)W they may be used. These indude
designated funds which have been sel aside of unrestricted funds by the trustees for speufic purpos&s.
At 1 January
2023
lrtcoming
rPsou￿•S
Resources
èxpended
Trnnsfers
At31
December
2023
General fiJnd$
125.711
52.810
142,4901
11.8111
134.220
Previous year.
At l January
2022
Incoming
r¢$ources
RÈ$ources
expended
Transfers
At31
0oc•mber
2022
Genèral fvnds
126.074
41.815
(36.443)
(5.735)
125,711
22 Analysis of net assets b•tr*¢¢n funds
Unrestrictsd
funds
2023
Restrlctsd
funds
2023
Total
2023
At 31 Decembér 2023:
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
134,220
216.248
350,468
134.220
216.248
350.468
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund$
2022
2022
Total
2022
At 31 December 2022:
Currenl asset￿(lIabillties)
125.711
178.971
302.682
125.711
176,971
302,682
23 Related party transa¢tions
The￿ were no disrjosable ￿lated party trarw¢borts d￿Ing the ygar (2022- none).
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