ANNUAL REPORT
1 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022
EXETER SCRAPSTORE Belmont Park, Gordon Road, Exeter EX1 2DH 01392 661769
Company Number: 07619244 Charity Number: 1143182
CHAIR’S REPORT
2021/2 was perhaps one of our most precarious years to date as we, along with the rest of the country, emerged from the pandemic, wondering whether everything had changed for good, and how we were going to deal with it. We had benefitted a huge amount from our lottery grant, and so we were in a financially stable condition as the year began, with most of the projects completed. The exception was five family and community craft events in Honiton, Newton Abbot, Cranbrook, Crediton and Bradninch, which ran in the summer of 2021. We re-opened cautiously but ultimately successfully.
Our members – families and groups – gradually returned to us, but it is fair to say that for a while we worried about whether we would be able to survive. But survive we did, with the help of grants and building income, so that now, 6 months after the end of the reporting year, we are trading well and with more confidence about the future.
As ever I must pay tribute to the team which runs the Scrapstore for their unfailing hard work, cheerfulness and optimism. The Trustees are very conscious of how lucky this charity is. Work is shared by employees and volunteers and all are remarkable in their contribution to this important work – thank you!
Our big project this year was to re-roof our building. A wooden hut, built in the early 1940’s with its original roof is a rare thing, and we are fortunate it lasted so long. It was our first crowdfunding appeal and we owe a big debt of gratitude for Exeter City Council’s seed contribution and to Johanna Korndorfer from Exeter Connect who worked with Kat on the project. Huge thanks also to everyone who contributed to the crowdfund, and also the match funders: Exeter City Council, Northbrook Community Trust, Devon County Council, Devon & Cornwall Police, Sovereign Housing, ward councillors Su Aves, Percy Prouse and Marina Asvachin. Work finally started at the end of March 2021, and was quickly and successfully completed. The Trustees have adopted a policy on reserves. Due to uncertainties and the shortterm nature of the charity’s funding, we have set aside sufficient reserves to allow the charity to meet its liabilities in respect of redundancy costs, salaries, and other overheads.
Alan Caig, Chair of Trustees
Exeter Scrapstore Year Ended 31 March 2022
INCOME £56,095
| Other Grants £7,163 Grant for New Roof £22,460 Government Grant - Covid JRS £2,288 Income from Charitable Activities £14,778 Donations £4,435 Membership £4,971 Other Grants Exeter City Counil Exeter City Counil Rates Grant Other Grants Income from Charitable Activities Scrap Sales Shop Sales Events |
Total Income £7,163 £22,460 £2,288 £14,778 £4,435 4971 |
|---|---|
| £56,095 | |
| £500 £3,663 £3,000 |
|
| £7,163 | |
| £12,695 £1,939 £144 |
|
| £14,778 |
Donations
| Donations | |
|---|---|
| General Donations Crowdfunder Appeal - Roof Gift Aid |
£540 £3,232 £663 |
| £4,435 |
EXPENDITURE £50,531
Exeter Scrapstore Year Ended 31 March 2022
| New Roof £18,618 Wages & Salaries £20,249 Rent & Rates £4,524 General Running Costs £7,140 |
Total Outgoings £18,618 £20,249 £4,524 £7,140 |
|---|---|
| £50,531 |
Some Achievements
Equivalent of over 1,400 full bin bags of ‘scrap’ materials diverted away from landfill, and made available for community re-use by c.14,000 end users.
Offcuts and surplus materials collected from over 40 local businesses, from ‘one-offs’ to regular collections.
Scrap-swap events with other Scrapstores to ensure our customers have a wide variety of resources to choose from. Stores include Bristol, Cardiff, Poole, Gloucester, Laycock, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Milton Keynes.
5 free family craft afternoons in parks and open spaces during the summer of 2021, in Newton Abbot, Bradninch, Honiton, Cranbrook and Crediton.
Testimonials
I’ve been making up arts and crafts boxes using Scrapstore materials, including brightly coloured offcuts of paper, fabric, braid and other materials for my 3 young nieces. They absolutely love them and can’t wait to start playing, making and having fun. It really supports them in their growing creativity (Karen)
The Scrapstore made my secondary school project possible by providing materials we otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford. The end result is the school benefitted by having a much higher quality artistic experience than they would have had otherwise (James Lake, Community Artist)
The haberdashery section at the Scrapstore contains a goldmine of items for use in crafting at exceptional value (Jayne, a crafter)
A fabulous resource for our arts and crafts sessions, and helps us out with our recovery. (Amanda, Devon Learning Community)
The Scrapstore is a wonderful resource for the congregation. The materials available, with a sparkle of creativity and a prayer, can bring a ray of sunshine and a droplet of change in a person’s life. Thank you for all that you do. (Bethel)
THANKS
The Trustees and team at Exeter Scrapstore would like to thank:
All our supporting companies that donated the great materials – we wouldn’t be able to do it without you!
Exeter City Council and Devon County Council, in particular our ward Councillors, for their continued support.
And finally the wider cultural and creative community in Exeter and beyond, for their continued support, encouragement and goodwill - keep it up!
Alan, Anna, Fiona, Graham, Kat, Nik, Peter & Stuart.
Exeter Scrapstore
A company limited by guarantee
Company Number 07619244 Charity Number 1143182
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022
Unaudited Accounts
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT to the Trustees of Exeter Scrapstore For the period ended 31st March 2022
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
-
to prepare accounts with accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
-
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention whould be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
8th August 2022
...............................Date ...............................................
Exeter Community Accounting
EXETER SCRAPSTORE COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Address: Gordon Road Exeter EX1 2DH Company Number: 07619244 Charity Number 1143182 Directors: Alan Caig Nicola Pitcher Stuart Crewes Graham Kingdon Anna Claire Aroussi Registered Office: as above Independent Examiner Exeter Community Accounting Bankers: Co-operative Bank High Street Exeter
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Income Note Donations 2 Grants Charitable activities 3 Other trading activities 4 Total incoming resources Expenditure Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Transfer of funds Net Income Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2021/2022 2020/2021 £ £ 540 3,896 4,435 1,580 8,951 22,960 31,911 69,088 4,971 - 4,971 10,974 14,778 - 14,778 - 2021/2022 |
|---|---|
| 29,239 26,856 56,095 81,642 |
|
| 29,806 20,726 50,532 67,305 |
|
| 29,806 20,726 50,532 67,305 |
|
| 567 - 6,130 5,563 14,337 |
|
| 34,083 1,500 35,583 21,246 |
|
| 33,517 7,629 41,146 35,583 |
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31st March 2022
| EXETER SCRAPSTORE BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2022 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible CURRENT ASSETS 6 Debtors Prepayments Stock Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts Falling due in one year Accruals TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Liquidity fund Provision of cost to close Total funds |
£ £ - 378 295 886 52,591 54,150 724 22,284 23,008 31,142 33,517 7,629 1,261 (11,265) 31,142 2021/2022 |
£ £ - 562 778 42,647 43,987 18,404 25,583 34,083 1,500 (10,000 ) 25,583 2020/2021 |
|
| 724 22,284 |
18,404 | ||
| 25,583 | |||
| 34,083 1,500 (10,000 ) |
|||
| 25,583 |
The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2022
Directors' responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2022 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
- (a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial tear and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements were approved by the board on ………
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
Date
Notes to the Accounts for the
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Year Ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice :
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, and with the Financial Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and with the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
1.3 Income
Recognition of Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resource, it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the income and the monetary value can measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
In the case of performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SoFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 cont'd
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support Costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over readily their expected useful economic lives as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Office equipment 25% straight line basis
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short term highly liquid investments that are convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value
| 2 Income from Donations & Grants General Donations Membership Gift Aid Crowdfunder Appeal Grants Exeter City Council Devon County Council Exeter City Council Rent & Rates grant Government Grant Other grants National Lottery Community fund 3 Income from charitable activities Sales - Shop Sales - Scrap Sales - Ebay Sales - Other 4 Other Trading Activities Events |
2021/2022 2021/2022 2021/2022 2020/2021 Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total funds Total funds 540 - 540 1,580 4,971 - 4,971 2,043 - 663 663 - - 3,233 3,233 - |
|---|---|
| 5,510 3,896 9,406 3,623 |
|
| - 500 500 19,431 - - - 2,200 3,663 - 3,663 3,455 2,288 - 2,288 10,902 3,000 22,460 25,460 - - - - 33,100 |
|
| 8,951 22,960 31,911 69,088 |
|
| 1,939 - 1,939 798 12,488 - 12,488 8,068 67 - 67 32 141 - 141 33 |
|
| 14,635 - 14,635 8,931 |
|
| 144 - 144 - |
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Notes to the Accounts for the
Year Ended 31 March 2022 cont'd
| 5 Expenditure on charitable activities Trustee Expenses Purchases & Shop consumables Volunteer Expenses Wages & Salaries Community artist Scrapstone Rent & Rates Storage rent Premises Expenses Other premise costs (Roof repairs) Insurance Motor Expenses Printing, Postage & Stationery Telephone and Computer charges Computer & Software E-commerce & new website Accountancy Professional fees Bank and Platform charges 6 Debtors and Prepayments Trade debtors HMRC and Pension re-payments Prepayments 7 Creditors - amounts falling due within one Trade creditors Independent Examiner's Fee Accruals Consultancy contract |
2021/2022 2021/2022 2021/2022 2020/2021 Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total funds Total funds 68 - 68 100 1,253 601 1,854 5,622 106 - 106 213 19,780 469 20,249 27,831 - 7 7 2,250 4,149 - 4,149 3,553 375 - 375 4,500 800 - 800 3,178 - 18,618 18,618 - 414 - 414 698 933 189 1,121 1,715 196 - 196 165 514 - 514 673 451 502 953 2,733 - 200 200 4,350 303 - 303 213 - - - 9,300 465 140 605 210 |
|---|---|
| 29,805 20,726 50,531 67,305 |
|
| 2021/2022 2020/2021 221 562 157 - 295 672 562 year 724 704 - 6,000 200 200 22,084 11,500 18,404 |
Exeter Scrapstore
A company limited by guarantee
Company Number 07619244 Charity Number 1143182
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022
Unaudited Accounts
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT to the Trustees of Exeter Scrapstore For the period ended 31st March 2022
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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:
-
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
-
to prepare accounts with accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
-
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention whould be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
8th August 2022
...............................Date ...............................................
Exeter Community Accounting
EXETER SCRAPSTORE COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Address: Gordon Road Exeter EX1 2DH Company Number: 07619244 Charity Number 1143182 Directors: Alan Caig Nicola Pitcher Stuart Crewes Graham Kingdon Anna Claire Aroussi Registered Office: as above Independent Examiner Exeter Community Accounting Bankers: Co-operative Bank High Street Exeter
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Income Note Donations 2 Grants Charitable activities 3 Other trading activities 4 Total incoming resources Expenditure Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Transfer of funds Net Income Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2021/2022 2020/2021 £ £ 540 3,896 4,435 1,580 8,951 22,960 31,911 69,088 4,971 - 4,971 10,974 14,778 - 14,778 - 2021/2022 |
|---|---|
| 29,239 26,856 56,095 81,642 |
|
| 29,806 20,726 50,532 67,305 |
|
| 29,806 20,726 50,532 67,305 |
|
| 567 - 6,130 5,563 14,337 |
|
| 34,083 1,500 35,583 21,246 |
|
| 33,517 7,629 41,146 35,583 |
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31st March 2022
| EXETER SCRAPSTORE BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2022 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible CURRENT ASSETS 6 Debtors Prepayments Stock Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: amounts Falling due in one year Accruals TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Liquidity fund Provision of cost to close Total funds |
£ £ - 378 295 886 52,591 54,150 724 22,284 23,008 31,142 33,517 7,629 1,261 (11,265) 31,142 2021/2022 |
£ £ - 562 778 42,647 43,987 18,404 25,583 34,083 1,500 (10,000 ) 25,583 2020/2021 |
|
| 724 22,284 |
18,404 | ||
| 25,583 | |||
| 34,083 1,500 (10,000 ) |
|||
| 25,583 |
The company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2022
Directors' responsibilities:
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2022 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
- (a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial tear and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements were approved by the board on ………
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
Date
Notes to the Accounts for the
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Year Ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice :
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, and with the Financial Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and with the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
1.3 Income
Recognition of Income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resource, it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the income and the monetary value can measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
In the case of performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SoFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
1.4 Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 cont'd
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support Costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over readily their expected useful economic lives as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Office equipment 25% straight line basis
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short term highly liquid investments that are convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value
| 2 Income from Donations & Grants General Donations Membership Gift Aid Crowdfunder Appeal Grants Exeter City Council Devon County Council Exeter City Council Rent & Rates grant Government Grant Other grants National Lottery Community fund 3 Income from charitable activities Sales - Shop Sales - Scrap Sales - Ebay Sales - Other 4 Other Trading Activities Events |
2021/2022 2021/2022 2021/2022 2020/2021 Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total funds Total funds 540 - 540 1,580 4,971 - 4,971 2,043 - 663 663 - - 3,233 3,233 - |
|---|---|
| 5,510 3,896 9,406 3,623 |
|
| - 500 500 19,431 - - - 2,200 3,663 - 3,663 3,455 2,288 - 2,288 10,902 3,000 22,460 25,460 - - - - 33,100 |
|
| 8,951 22,960 31,911 69,088 |
|
| 1,939 - 1,939 798 12,488 - 12,488 8,068 67 - 67 32 141 - 141 33 |
|
| 14,635 - 14,635 8,931 |
|
| 144 - 144 - |
EXETER SCRAPSTORE
Notes to the Accounts for the
Year Ended 31 March 2022 cont'd
| 5 Expenditure on charitable activities Trustee Expenses Purchases & Shop consumables Volunteer Expenses Wages & Salaries Community artist Scrapstone Rent & Rates Storage rent Premises Expenses Other premise costs (Roof repairs) Insurance Motor Expenses Printing, Postage & Stationery Telephone and Computer charges Computer & Software E-commerce & new website Accountancy Professional fees Bank and Platform charges 6 Debtors and Prepayments Trade debtors HMRC and Pension re-payments Prepayments 7 Creditors - amounts falling due within one Trade creditors Independent Examiner's Fee Accruals Consultancy contract |
2021/2022 2021/2022 2021/2022 2020/2021 Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total funds Total funds 68 - 68 100 1,253 601 1,854 5,622 106 - 106 213 19,780 469 20,249 27,831 - 7 7 2,250 4,149 - 4,149 3,553 375 - 375 4,500 800 - 800 3,178 - 18,618 18,618 - 414 - 414 698 933 189 1,121 1,715 196 - 196 165 514 - 514 673 451 502 953 2,733 - 200 200 4,350 303 - 303 213 - - - 9,300 465 140 605 210 |
|---|---|
| 29,805 20,726 50,531 67,305 |
|
| 2021/2022 2020/2021 221 562 157 - 295 672 562 year 724 704 - 6,000 200 200 22,084 11,500 18,404 |