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2023-03-31-accounts

Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Charity Registration No. 1140710

Company No. 07409088

The Centre Project Limited REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Contents Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Report of the trustees 3
Report of the independent examiner 13
Statement of financial activities (SoFA) 14
Balance sheet 15
Notes forming part of the financial statements 16-21

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The Centre Project Limited

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The Board of Trustees presents its report and the independently examined financial statements for year ended 31 March 2023

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity Name: THE CENTRE PROJECT LIMITED
Charity Registration Number: 1140710
Company Registration Number: 07409088
Board of Trustees: Rev. Craig Sweeney-Essex
Mr A. Oppon (Treasurer)
Dr R.I. Norman
Mrs R. Nelson
Mrs V. Frimpong
Mr M. Gage (Chair)
Company Secretary and Chief Mr E. Waweru
Executive:
Registered Office and Operational 1 Alfred Place
Address: Leicester
LE1 1EB
Bankers: Bank of Scotland
Pentland House
8 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh Park,
South Gale, Edinburgh
EH12 9DJ
Cooperative Bank
P O Box 250
Delf House
Southway, Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT
Independent Examiner: Mr Hamid Ravat
Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)

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The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Centre Project Limited for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees confirm that the annual report and the financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements and the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 16.

1. About Us

The Centre Project is a registered charity (No. 1140710) that has been in operation since February 1996. Our mission is to support and encourage lonely and socially isolated people in Leicester through the provision of holistic services which enhance their quality of life, reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.

It was incorporated on 15/10/2010 under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

2. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The board members elect one of their members to be Chair.

The role of Company Secretary is performed by the Chief Executive who has no voting rights.

Full Board meetings are held at least 6 times per year to make decisions, set policy, and direct management.

Day to day responsibility for the management and provision of services is delegated to the Chief Executive with further delegation to managers for services, resources, administration and finance.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The Trustees are the Directors of the company for the purpose of company law. In line with the Articles of Association the company may by ordinary resolution at an annual general meeting appoint a person who is willing to act to be a Director. Additionally, a person may become a Trustee at the invitation of a majority of existing Trustees. A Director appointed by a resolution of the other Directors must retire at the next AGM but can stand for election.

Trustee induction and training

Existing Trustees are familiar with the practical work of the Charity and are encouraged to attend meetings, training and events.

New Trustees are provided with an induction pack containing relevant information covering the areas of roles and obligations; operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Articles of Association; resource related information and the current financial position as detailed in the latest set of accounts; and future plans and objectives.

Trustees are drawn from an appropriate range of professional and technical skills and reflect the composition of the community within which we operate.

Risk Management

The material, financial and non-financial risks that the Charity is exposed to have been identified and the risk register is updated annually. An action plan is in place to regularly review and update those items considered to be High risk.

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3. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objects of the Company are such activities as shall be exclusively charitable to the benefit of the community in Leicester as the directors shall from time to time determine. The charity aims:

We aim to support individuals to address issues that impact on their health and wellbeing including;

People are supported at a time of crisis or critical moment through our drop-in access model, no appointments needed.

We enable people to develop improved support networks and build resilience and determination.

Public Benefit Statement

The Board of Trustees can confirm that it has regard for the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and that its work is reflective of this. The Charity’s services were centrally based and all services were open and freely accessible to all mainly via drop-in or by telephone.

Our main activities and beneficiaries are described in this annual report. All our charitable work is undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. Our work is supported by appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines and governance documentation.

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4. ANNUAL REVIEW

In 2022-23 we worked with 997 people facing loneliness, mental ill health, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and new arrivals to the city, about 33% more than the year before. Our clients come from the most vulnerable in the city and in 202223 the cost of living crisis only served to increase the number of people seeking our support. This illustrates the ongoing and significant need for people to find a safe, welcoming and warm space to get inperson support and a community hub to help reduce loneliness and social isolation.

We provided a central access point for services with collaboration with different community agencies and service providers.

Who we support

70%

30%

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OUR IMPACT

I. Food Bank

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Number of food parcels distributed
2021/2022
2022/2023
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000
Parcels distrubuted to children Parcles distributed to adults Total parcels distributed
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We distributed over 5,520 food parcels to people in crisis last year, 20% more compared to the year before. The need for emergency food aid continues to grow with about 2/3[rds] of all phone calls to the charity enquiring about accessing the foodbank. Our foodbank continues to be accessible to all in need. We do not need referrals from third parties. The person in need just needs to drop-in and talk to us about their needs.

We partner with Leicester South Foodbank (part of Trussell Trust network), who supply most of the dry food items. Due to increased energy costs, there’s a growing demand for easy-to-cook items. As a result, the charity begun purchasing additional food supplies and essentials to supplement donations. These include fresh fruits and vegetables and cupboard items like bread, milk, cooking oil, and microwave meals. This was made possible by grants from Reaching People (Winter Food GrantFoodbank), The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust and Central Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund. We also received food donations from Whitehall Primary School, One Roof Leicester and generous individuals. We also want to extend our thanks to Hays Recruitment Agency Leicester for enabling their staff to volunteer at our foodbank.

II. DAY CENTRE (WARM SPACE)

One of our primary aims is to provide an open-access, warm & welcoming space for people facing loneliness, mental ill health, homelessness, food insecurity, poverty and new arrivals to the city. We have been providing a warm space since 1996 and over the past year, 280 individuals came to the day centre 3,992 times to keep warm, meet other people and have something to eat and drink.

Many people cited feeling the pressure of increased energy costs and the rising cost of living. This led to increased demand for hot meals. People are choosing to come in for a cooked meal instead of cooking themselves as they make decisions between eating and heating.

Consequently, the charity decided to resume running the kitchen 3 days a week (this had been suspended during Covid-19 lockdown) and not to charge for food and refreshments. This provision has been supported by a grant from Wesleyan Foundation and regular food donations from Jalaram Sadavrat Leicester.

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III. Support work/ information & sign-posting

Our team helps meet a diverse range of support needs facing our clients. People seeking support from us always have multiple needs and our aim is to ensure that people feel safe, supported, enabled and satisfied when coming into contact with other services.

We adopt a person centred approach – the person at the centre, and ensure that the support they receive delivers the right outcome, manages any risks and delivers good client satisfaction.

The support offered include:

e support offered include:
Support/service provided Attendees
Housing issues – dealing with complaints, repairs, finding suitable place to live 199
Homelessness – preventing evictions and accessing emergency accommodation 45
Debt/money management – help with budgeting and managing debts 73
Telephone Access – to reach other services e.g. Housing options, DWP 1,224
Digital support – access Wi-Fi, creating email accounts, scanning documents 208
Energy issues – fuel top-up vouchers, warm home discounts, meter readings 60
Small grant applications – for household items e.g. cooker, fridge, washing machine 18
Employment support – job search, form filling, cv writing 15
Welfare benefits – application, dealing with sanctions, late payments 75
Bus pass applications 15
Appointments with external agencies (at the Centre Project) 41
Signposting & referrals to other agencies e.g. Adult social care, emergency food 120

IV. Health and wellbeing

Our health and well-being support aim to help people improve their physical and mental health, coping with stress, anxiety, or depression, and accessing support for specific conditions or issues. We received funding from East Leicestershire & Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group on behalf of West Leicestershire Clinical Commissioning Group and Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) to provide small group activities geared at promoting both physical and mental health. This is part of the Getting Help in the Neighbourhood (GHIN) initiative which aims to provide more opportunities and places for people to seek help, build resilience and prevent adult mental health issues from developing or becoming worse. It also aims to support people recovering or living with long-term mental health challenges to live as independently as possible.

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We were also involved in the Covid-19 Vaccine Confidence Programme, supported Leicester City Council’s Community Grant, to promote Covid-19 vaccine guidance and support, and with the aim of developing community based initiatives tailored to help increase Covid-19 vaccine take up by people who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.

In March 2023 we partnered with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) to help reduce the pressure on A&E department during winter months through engaging with our clients and communities to:

We received funding from NHS #Project Launch to install 2 pods at the Centre, part of our digital inclusion initiative. The pods provide a quiet, soundproof and confidential meeting space which is important because health information and services are increasingly being delivered digitally. The ability to access and use digital technology is increasingly a form of health literacy. The meeting pods are being used by other partners and agencies to meet with their clients.


d use digital technology is increasingly a form of health literacy. The meeting pods are
her partners and agencies to meet with their clients.
being used by
Activities and sessions Attendees
Cooking sessions ( 50 sessions) 314
Blood pressure checks 35
Look good feel good events (4 sessions) - haircuts, pampering, manicures, cloths 180
Drama and creative writing 128
Free eye checks and glasses 45
Vaccine confidence events 75
Emotional support - drop-in 1,135
1:1 Mental health support 300
Making appointments with GP/Dentist/ hospital/NHS 111 32

V. Community and social activities.

Social support is not only about providing an individual with practical assistance, but also consists of interactions and relationships that are felt to be caring, comforting and readily available in times of crisis. We run community drop-in sessions 3 afternoons a week where people can come and go as they like, without needing a referral in addition to providing social events as per our clients’ requests. The sessions promote;

•
increased confidence, social skills and ability to engag
•
increased self-belief and value to society		 e in new community activities
Activities and sessions Attendees
Summer barbeque 70
Trips – summer trip to Skegness 50
Birmingham Christmas market 45
Canal boat cruise 15
Christmas meal 57

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Bingo sessions 117
Karaoke 108
Meaningful activities e.g. art & craft sessions 350
Socialising/Peer Interaction, games & activities 1,950

VI. Gardening Project

During the year we started work on our gardening project supported by Central Baptist Church, Henry Smith Charity, Castle Ward Funding and Growing Communities – David Cook Foundation.

The Centre Project uses the premises of Central Baptist Church in Leicester. The front yard of the church is largely unused, (The Church only meets on a Sunday morning) so the charity is able to utilise the space to create a garden space to help people enhance their mental health and wellbeing.

The goal of the Community Garden project is to create a multi-use community centrepiece. It will be an open and welcoming space that encourages people to not just sow the seeds of herbs and vegetables, but to sow the seeds of community, connectivity and creativity.

We are looking to develop a community garden and a therapeutic space for individuals to relax or actively engage in a range of horticultural settings and activities to promote positive mental health. We are surrounded by blocks of flats providing social housing in the City Centre, with more office buildings being converted into flats with no outdoor space. People using the Centre Project experience mental health problems caused by loneliness, isolation and poor physical health.

This space will form part of our Crisis café to help ensure that people experiencing mental health difficulties are supported in a relaxed and friendly environment within the local community

VII. Freedom Youth Club

The youth club helps prevent isolation and boredom and sustain social networks for young refugees, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people and new arrivals. The Youth club runs on Tuesday and Friday evenings 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Being city centre based, the sessions are open to young people across the city.

Over the past year, we supported 170 young people (77% increase from the previous year) from 21 countries/nationalities. Attendances increased by 142% to 3,525, an average of 35 young people per session.


people per session.
Activities and sessions Attendees
Summer barbeque 25
Trips – summer trip to Skegness & Alton towers 60
Vaccine confidence events 45
Football sessions 180
Cricket training 15
Community dinners 225
A Conversation with Rob Nixon - Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police 44
Stop & Search information session – with police 55
Bike safety 19

Support

No

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Housing - e.g. moving into independent living/emergency accomodation 19
Emergency food parcels 12
Independent living skills & money management 15
Homework 22
Health and wellbeing support, emotional support 45
Advocacy and practical support 22
Work, employability and careers advice 10
Informal educational activities, learning support to improve language skills 16

The youth club continues to be very busy, with new referrals and registrations being received at every session. We currently have some of the young people being housed in hotels in and around the city centre. They do not have anywhere else to go or activities to join in, so they all look forward to coming to the youth club in the evening.

Targeted work was supported by Children in Need and Leicester City Council’s Youth Service.

Partnerships

Plans for the future.

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5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The charity received income of £ 245,694, compared to £151,800 in the previous year. Our income is mainly from grants £227,848 to deliver activities and capital expenses. Delivery of some of the activities will roll over into the next financial year.

Expenditure of £211,802, compared to £132,492 in the previous year. Overall, there was a surplus of £33,892 for the year.

Total Income

Total Expenditure

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245,694 211,802
151,800 132,492
2023 2022 2023 2022
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Reserves Policy

The Charity’s free reserves level is currently equivalent to 7 months running costs. This will allow the Charity to cover operating costs for administration of the charity and day-to-day running costs; provide against redundancies/winding up costs if a substantial part of the charity is faced with financial loss; and to assist in maintaining cash flow.

A review of the policy is undertaken annually within which the Charity’s financial forecast and results of financial performance are considered to ensure that Trustees are satisfied that an adequate level of reserves is maintained without detriment to the objectives of the Charity.

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RESERVES BREAKDOWN
2023 2022
130,613
90,433
51,704
46,271
15,000 15,000
2,673 3,528
FUNDS
FUNDS GENERAL FUND
RESTRICTED DESIGNATED
FIXED ASSETS
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The Trustees have decided to create a designated fund for building refurbishment. The pandemic highlighted the need to create more spacious and better ventilated community spaces and the designated fund will be used to meet part of the cost of making the building fit for purpose. The bulk of the build costs will be met by fundraising.

Investment Policy

Apart from ensuring that there are sufficient funds to meet the requirements of the Charity’s Reserves Policy most funds received are to be expended in the short term and there is little or no scope for long

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term investment. The Charity has maximised opportunities to accrue bank interest on account balances and any interest received will be used in the furtherance of the Charity’s work.

Responsibilities of Trustees

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the Charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to follow best practice and:

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the organisation to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Members of the Board of Trustees who are directors for the purpose of company law are also Trustees for the purpose of charity law.

Audit:

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

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6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CENTRE PROJECT.

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year period ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 14 to 21.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiners report

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Hamid Ravat BA, ACA 4 Clumber Road, Leicester 3[rd] December 2023

4 Clumber Road, Leicester

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The Centre Project Limited

Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)

For the year ended 31 March 2023

Note
Incoming resources
3
Donations and Legacies
Charitable activities
Other income
Total
Resources expended
4
Charitable activities
Other
Total
Net income/(Expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 General
funds

£
11,145
26,158
592		 Restricted
funds
£
1,766
206,033

-		 2023
Total
£
12,911
232,191
592		 2022
Total
£
9,663
142,137
-
37,895 207,799 245,694 151,800
43,329
855		 167,618
-		 210,947
855
 131,997
495
44,184 167,618 211,802 132,492
(6,289) 40,181 33,892 19,308
- - - -
(6,289) 40,181 33,892 19,308
70,232 90,433 160,665 141,357
63,943 130,614 194,557 160,665

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. There are no gains and losses other than those recorded in the Statement of Financial Activities

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The Centre Project Limited Balance sheet as at 31st March 2023

The Centre Project Limited
Balance sheet
as at 31st March 2023
Fixed assets
Note
Tangible assets
7
Current assets
Debtors
8		 2023
2022
£
£
2,673 3,528
3,817 5,706
Cash at bank and in hand 210,105 166,829
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the Charity
Restricted funds
10
Unrestricted funds
General
Designated
Fixed Assests
Total unrestricted funds
Total funds		 213,922 172,535
(22,038) (15,398)
191,884 157,137
194,557 160,665
130,614 90,433
46,270 51,704
15,000 15,000
2,673 3,528
63,943 70,232
194,557 160,665
Approved by the Management Committe and is signed on its behalf by:
Mr. Martin Gage
Mr. Adrian Oppon
Chairperson
Treasurer

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Note 1: Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

1.2 Change in basis of accounting

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.

1.3 Changes to previous accounts

No changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

1.4 Fund Accounting

Unrestricted Funds These are funds available for general use for any or all of the charity's permitted activities. These are funds that can only be expended in accordance with specific restrictions. These Restricted Funds arise either by the wishes of the donor or by the nature of the appeal.

Note 2 : Accounting policies

INCOMING RESOURCES
Recognition of incoming These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
resources ·the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
·the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
·the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming resources with Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract
related expenditure income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional
entitlement to the resources.
Donated services and These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources
facilities expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
material_._The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the
service or facility received.
Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in
the trustees’ annual report.
Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable.
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to pay out resources.
Depreciation Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at the rates calculated to write off the
cost of each asset over its estimated useful life. Kitchen equipment 10%, Furnishing, Fittings
and Equipment 15% and Office Equipment - 25%
ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets for These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000.
use by charity However, amounts less than these maybe capitalised if required as a condition of restricted
funds. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£		 Note 3 : Analysis of incoming resources
General
Restricted
2023
2022
Donations and Grants
£
£
£
£
Donations 11,145 1,766 12,911 9,663
Total
Charitable Activities		 **Total ** 11,145 1,766 12,911 9,663
Grants for Charitable Activities 21,815 206,033 227,848 140,191
Centre Activities 929 - 929 449
CommunityOpportunities 3,414 - 3,414 1,497
Other income **Total ** 26,158 206,033 232,191 142,137
Other 592 - 592 -
**Total ** 592 - 592 -
2022
General
Restricted
Total
2,500
5,000
10,500
10,000
5,000
2,500
2,500
5,000
2,000
2,170
10,797
2,000
8,050
10,000
10,965
3,750
24,500
24,500
10,000
10,000
107,313
53,488
3,905
1,350
10,000
8,500
5,000
1,001
10,000
5,750
21,815
206,033
140,191
2023
Grants for charitable activities
Arnold Clark Foundation
B&Q Foundation
BBC Children in Need
Central Baptist Church
Central Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund
Church Urban Fund
Covid-safe Communities Fund
David Cook Foundation - Growing Communities
DWP KickStart Scheme
Groundworks
Henry Smith Charity
Julia & Hans Foundation
LCC - Community Grant
LCC Castle Ward Fund
LCC Homelessness Grant
LCC Youth Services
LLR Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Other grants
Platform Housing
Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire
Reaching People
Screw Fix Foundation
Sporting Equals
Wesleyan Foundation
Western Power Distribution
TOTAL		 2023 2022
Total
General Restricted
5,000
2,500
2,000
10,965
1,350		 10,500
2,170
8,050
10,000
24,500
10,000
107,313
10,000
8,500
5,000
10,000		 2,500
5,000
10,000
2,500
5,000
10,797
2,000
3,750
24,500
10,000
53,488
3,905
1,001
5,750
21,815 206,033 140,191

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Note 4: Total resources expended

Charitable activities (exp.)
Costs directly allocated to activities
Kitchen costs
Activities & events
Support costs
Staff Costs
Training
Travel & Parking
Volunteer expenses
Insurance
Premises costs		 General
Restricted
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
10,670
20,710
31,380
4,150
10,670
20,710
31,380
4,150
23,617
105,814
129,431
106,531
45
900
945
1,718
835
1,100
1,935
1,711
63
347
410
475
308
900
1,208
1,001
5,189
33,619
38,808
10,205
General office & finance 1,853
3,665
5,518
5,133
Publicity and promotion
Bank charges
Other fees
Total
Total expenditure for charitable activities
Other resources expended
Depreciation
Loss on asset disposal
Total depreciation & asset disposal
TOTAL		 71
400
471
157
32
-
32
32
646
163
809
884
32,659
146,908
179,567
127,847
43,329
167,618
210,947
131,997
579
-
579
495
276
-
276
855
-
855
495
44,184
167,618
211,802
132,493

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Note 5: Trustee Remuneration & Related Party Transactions

No trustees or directors received any remuneration during the year. No trustee or member of the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the period

During the year, the charity paid £5,736 (2021: £5,736) to Central Baptist Church for utilities and cleaning charges. The charity does not pay for use of church premises. The Church also contributed £5,000 towards the Garden Project. The Church is connected to the charity and has significant influence over the charity as most board members are also members of the Central Baptist Church, Leicester.

Note 6: Staff costs and numbers

6.1 Staff Costs

Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind
Employer’s National Insurance costs
Pension costs
Total staff costs		 2023
£		 2022
£
121,474
 99,473
2,540
 2,761
5,417
 4,297
129,431
 106,531

6.2 Average number of employees in the year

Charitable activities
Executive staff
Total		 2023
Number		 2022
Number
7 6
1
 1

8		 7

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Note 7: Tangible fixed assets

7.1 Cost or valuation

Balance brought forward
Additions
Disposals on revaluation
Balance carried forward
7.2 Accumulated depreciation
Rate
Balance brought forward
Disposal
Depreciation charge for year
Balance carried forward
7.3 Net book value
Brought forward - 01/04/2022		 Kitchen
£		 Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£		 Office
equipment
£		 Total
£
20,866 26,046 7,664 54,576
-
(1,612) (3,014) (4,626)
20,866 24,434 4,650 49,950
and impairmentprovisions

10%
15%
25%
19,559 25,077 6,412 51,048
- (1,612) (2,738) (4,350)
149 176 254 579
19,708 23,641 3,928 47,277
1,307 969 1,252 3,528
Carried forward - 31/03/2023 1,158 793 722 2,673

Note 8: Debtors

Note 8: Debtors
2023
£		 2022
£
Debtors 3,817 3,910
Recoverable Gift Aid
Total		 0 1,797
3,817 5,707

Note 9: Creditors (Amounts falling due within one year)

Accruals
Other creditors
Total		 2023
£		 2022
£
(18,935)
(3,103)		 (14,120)
(1,278)
(22,038) (15,398)

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Note 10: Movements of major funds

Note 10: Movements of major funds
Balance at 1 April 2022
Income resources
Outgoing resources
Transfer between funds
Balance at 31 March 2023		 General
Designated
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
55,232
15,000
90,433
160,665
37,895
-
207,799
245,694
(44,184)
-
(167,618)
(211,802)
-
-
-
-
48,943
15,000
130,614
194,557

The Trustees have created a designated fund to cover capital building expenses and refurbishment.

Partnerships

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