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Firthmoor & District Community Association
Annual Report
2023 - 2024
Firthmoor
District
CommuriiLy' Association
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Contents
Firthmoor and District Community Association
IA charitable company limited by guarantee)
Registered Charity Number: 1144955
Registered Company Number: 07842311
Section
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Charity Information
Report of the Trustees
16
Report of the Independent Examiners
17
Statement of Financial Attivities
19
Balance Sheet
20
Cash Flow Statement
21
Notes to the Financial Statements
22
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
32

Charity Objectives....
An extract from our Articles of Association
l. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Firthmoor and Lascelles Park and the
Neighbourhood thereof without distinction of sex, sexual orientstion, race or of
political, religious or other Options, by associating together the said inhabitants and
the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to
advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for
recreation and other leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the
onditions of life forthe said inhabitants.
2. To establish or secure the establishment of a Community Centre and to maintain and
manage the same, whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other
person or body in furtherance of these objects
The area in which we operate general overview:
Firthmoor Community Centre is located in Eastbourne Ward in the southeast of Darlington,
the majority of which is comprised of the Firthmoor Estate. Eastbourne is ranked 664th
{wor5t 8% nationally) in the Government's Index of Multiple Deprivation (estimated using
combined LSOA scores).
The area ha5 a population of 5,780 residents in 2,660 households. 22.4% of the population
is aged under 16 with 19.3% over the age of retirement. compared with 19.5% and 18.6%
nationally. The proportion of the population from ethnic minorities is 2.2% compared with
2.1% in Darlington and 8.70/0 in Engjand in Wales.
The unemployment rate in Eastbourne is 5.2%, the fourth highest in Darlington compared to
the overall Darlington figure of 4%. Youth unemployment in Eastboume is the fourth worst
in Darlington, with 38.8% of unemploved oeople aged between 18-24.
25.6% of the working age population receive key benefits, with 28.5% of children living in
low-income households, the eleventh worst in Darlington. Eastbourne has the second
highest proportion of single parent households in Darlington at 5.1%. Eastbourne also has
the biggest problem with dental health among n￿.-1dren, with an average of 3.5% decayed,
missing or filled teeth Idmft). The V￿rd also has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in
the town.
Educational attainment is low, with results at Key Stage 2 beingthe worst in Darlington, along
with the lowest level of adults in further education14.6%). Only 5% of people aged 18 to 20
progress to university.

Eastbourne has levels of car ownership that are significantly lower than the national rate,
with 42.0% of households not owning a car, compared to 26.8% nationally. House prices have
stagnated, and the average pri￿ of a property in Eastbourne is £104,300. which is ranked as
joint eighth in Darlington (along with Park East). A third of houses in Eastbourne are rented
from social landlords.
The report...
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024.
The trustees present their report with the linancial statements of the charity for the period
ended 31" March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's articles,
the Charity's Act 1993 and the statement of recommended practice ISORP): Accounting and
Reporting by Charities 2005.

Its an honour to have served my first year as the Chair of the Board. As we reflect on the
past year, it is clear that our organisation has experienced a period of remarkable growth
and achievement.
The year has been marked by a series of signtficant milestones and successes. We have
witnessed a resurgence in our core operations, such as increased revenue, new
partnerships. and successful projects with NGage. These accomplishments are a testament
to the dedication and hard work of our talented team, whose unwavering commitment has
been instrumental in driving our progress.
Perhaps most notably, the past year has solidified our position as one of the most successful
periods since the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have not only recovered
from the setbacks of the past, but we have emerged stronger and more resilient than ever
before.
As we move forward, l am confident that our organisation is well-positioned to capitalize on
the opportunities that lie ahead. We have a strong foundation, a talented team, and a clear
vision for the future. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation,
deliver exceptional results, and 501idify our position as a leader in our industry.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication. I look forward to working with each
of you to build upon our succe55e5 and create an even brighter future for our organisation.
ryrftrrp
Jessica Connors
Chair of Trustees

Head of Charity Operations
The past finanaal year h3s presented significant challenges for our charity due to a confluence of economic
factors. Rising energy prices, a 9.8% increase in the national living wage, and persistent inflationary pre55ure5
have significantly imparted our operational costs.
The sharp rise in energy prices has had a particularly detrimental effect on our budget. A% a result, we have had
to implement energy-saving measures, such as reducing heating and lighting usage, to mitigate the impact on
our finan￿5. While these measures have helped to alleviate some of the burden. they have not been SLrfficient
to completely offset the increased costs.
The increase in the national living wage, while necessary to support workers, has also contributed to higher
labour costs. Thi5 has put pressure on our overall budget and forced us to reassess our Staffing leve15 and wage
structures. Additionally, the ongoing inflationary pressures have led to higher costs for our café provisions,
making it challenging to maintain profitability in this area.
Desplte the economic challenges, our charity has also experienced several positive developments during the
past financial year. One significant achievement was the long-tem) lease of our centre to N-Gage Alternative
Provision. This partnership has not only provided a stable source of income but has also allowed us to contribute
to the education and well-being of young people in our community.
Additionally. we demonstrated our commitment to supporting local schools by stepping in to host temporary
classrooms for St Tere5a Primary School while they underwent emergency roof repairs. This initiative alSowed
the school to continue providing education to its students without interruption and showcased our dedication
to the cornmunity we serve.
Jonathan Dulston
Head of Charity Operations

Who uses our centre?
Since the centre was built in 2004, we have continued to attract projects, services and
businesses that enhance our community. We are delighted thatthis year has been one of
the most diverse for services we offer our members. Please see a full list of our clients.
Joanne Lowe Academy of Dance
Slimming World
Councillor Ward Surgeries
Darllngton Borough Council- Activitses Programme
Tool Library Service
N- Gage Learning Group
NHS- National Childminders
NHS-Cardiac Rehabilitation
National Blood Servios (NHS)
Cltizens Advice
The Bread & Butter Thlng
Over 51Ys Group
Pollce PACT
Exercise classes.
Cockerton Pharmacy
Hyder Dentsl Prartice
NHS Hearing Screenlng Clinics
DBC- Early Help Team
Locomotive Security
Community Association Projects...
Maidendale Nursery
In line with government legislation our nursery has been c105ed fora large proportion of this
reporting period. We have howeverbeen able tosupport keyworkerfamilies with continuing
to provide services. We recognised early on during this pandemic that we had a responsibility
more than ever before to step up and prowde for our communsty. Our committed staff team
remained professional and dedicated to the service we provided, often during periods of
increased anxiety as the national and local Covid-19 rates were accelerating.
Despite the challenges we havefaced as a charity by the national restrictions and lockdowns
we have ￿enefited financially by the government fin&.. :al support packages. We have
received several lockdown grants over the last year along with utilising the furlough scheme
and more recently the flexible furlough scheme as we have stated to reopr,.

The Nursery continues to be overseen by our head of children and young people who is
"suppofted by a deputy"nursery manager and-3 Senior nursery practitioners. In addits'on to
this we employ 20 childcare practitioners and at the time of writing this report we had 165
children enrolled within our nursery.
Community Cafe
Due to government legislation our café has had to close for a significant period over the last
year. We have however remained open to produce hot meals to our nursery for the children
who were attending under the key worker criteria. In addition to this, the café has also
provided hot nutritious meals for 120 young peripli as part of Darlington Borough Council's
Easer activities programme.
Whilst in lockdown we took the opportunity to refurbish and re paint the cafe kitchen. This
investment has given the kitchen a fresh clean and professional feel which has been received
well by staff and service users alike. In addition to this we have also made a number of
investments in equipment by purchasing a new 2-barrel fryer, a new commercial range cooker
and an industrial microwave. This investrnent is part of our plans to develop our menu and
service in the coming year.
Despite the challenge5 we have face as a charity by the national restrictions and lockdowns
we have benefited financially by the government financing support packages. We have
received several lockdown grants over the lastyear along with utilising the furlough scheme
and more recentlythe flexible furlough scheme as we have stated to reopen.
Community Fun Days, Trips & Social Evenlngs and Firthmoor UVE
Due to government legislation, wetookthe decision to suspend our activities programme until
further notice however we continue to engage with our community via our social media
platForms to understand and tease their appetite for future event. Whilst ourtrips programme
will not start until summer 2024, we are already starting to make plans for Firthmoor LIVE
2024 which will be a 2-day event.
Online Presence & Digital Services
This technology enables our memberto receive news, discounts, and information in real time
via our database of member's numbers. We also use the service to set reminders for our
Trustees, meeting53nd to send important message to employees. All you neea to do is register
your mobile phone numberwith the charity to receive updates.

Fundraising & Support Projects...
Firthmoor Food Bank
During the last year we have stepped up for our community and become a COVID-19 support
hub where we have been able to help our residents with essential items. we supported over
600 residents with food parcels during the hight of the pandemic which provided over 1,000
meals.
In addition to food support, wewere also able to support those who were clinicallyvulnerable
and shielding. We collected prescriptions for people along with collecting shopping for those
most clinically vulnerable. Firthmoor Food Bank provides emergency food parcels to people in
cri515. Our food bank is completely self-sustaining and relies on donations from individuals and
groups. Our partnership working with groups such as our local Slimming World, local
supermarkets and schools have supported the sustsinability of this service.
Volunteer Programme
There is sound evidencethat volunteering brings benefitsto both the person volunteering and
the people and organisations they support. We have developed a strong volunteer database
this year. We have focused on supporting key activities within the charity whilst also
supporting individuals to gain confidence and experience in those roles and we are pleased to
report that our volunteer numbers are increasing steadily.
The Bread & Butter Thing
We are delighted that we have been able to work in partnership wth the bread and butter
thing over the last year by providing room hire along with a fantastic team of volunteers. This
great project works with corporate food suppliers to save and redistribute food that would
have gone to landfill. Residents who user the Service receive approximately £35 work of
shopping for £7.50. So far, the project has delivered 5,IXIO food parcels to families serving
approximately 80 families per weel This has saved 24 tonnes of food from going to landfill
and provided an astonishing 51KI,(KIO meals. For more information of the great work of this
project please visit. WWW.TJreadandbutterthin
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Organisational Structure & Business Model
Organisatlonal Report of the Association, for the Year Ended 31" March 2024
Firthmoor & District Community Association 15 a voluntary group, run by local people who
own and are responsible for maintaining Firthmoor Community Centre. The charity provides
support and delivers essential community service5 for local people in Firthmoor we are
passionate about our community.

All our charitable activities focus on the provision of social, educational and leisure time
activities, either directly or in partnership with others, to further our charitable purposes and
aims forthe public benefit andto enhancethe wellbeing of our local community- We continue
to develop new organisational structures, inspirational leadership and drive a newcommunity
culture. We aim to continually improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our charity.
Working closely with the Chairman, the Head of Charity Operations and Head of children 7
young people are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the charity and
individual supervision of employees. The Chief Officer also ensures that the employee team
continues to develop skills and working standards in line with good prattice and legislation.
Firthmoor & Distritt Community Association has a strategic change initiative to create the
best Community Centre in Darlington," an organisation capable of delivering community
service5 at the grass roots.
We want everyone to be involved in maintaining a great community building in the smartest
and most efficientway possible. Our community's expectations continue to growand in order
that we meet those challenges, changes and expettations, every element of our charity will
need to adapt to ensure we are set up to succeed.
This year we have started a fantastic partnership with N-Gage which aims to support young
peopleto bethe besttheycan be.The boxing club runson an eveningalongwith competitions
on a weekend. N-Gage also has an alternative education arm to its businesswhich runs during
the day.
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Our Vision
The charity's wslon is summorised 0$."
'To be widely recognised as the best community charity in
Darlington,
where we create unique community experiences that our
members,
residents and employees feel proud io be a part of,
Our Values
Accountability Communication Innovation
Efficiency
Trusting
'own it,
'discuss It,
'creote it,
'do It,
'believe it,
Our Strdtegic Priorities
The prioritiei thot will help ochieve the vision are.-
rf inspiring ouremployees- developing a culture that engages our employees.
promoting clear values and behaviours," creating systems and processes that
keep our employees up to date, on board and part of our journey; ensuring
consistenci, fairness, and ownership.
Making ¢7 drfftrence to our community- maintaining and enhancing our
reputation as a great pla￿ to be; delivering high qualitv standards that
deliver a unique and prattical benefit to local people, businesses, and our
members.
strengthening our leadership model- maintaining our current methods of
governance- reviewing our impatt and effectiveness in ensuring the stability
of the administration; providing good governance and leadership by
exercising effective controls; being open and accountable.

O Building a sustoinable fvture - supporting our long-term future and our
ability to improve our facilities. services, and effettTrveness by optimising any
income surplus by building and growing our business in order to better
support our community in a socially responsible way
We review our aims, objectives, and activitie5 each year. This review looks at what we
achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The reviewfocuses on
the successes of each of the keyactivities of our charity and the benefits they have brought
to the people we are here to support. The review also helps us ensure our aims, objectives
and attivities remain focused on our stated purposes.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives in planning our future attivities.
In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and
objectives they have set and how they most benefit the community.
The focus of our work
Our main objectives for the year continued to be to advance education and to
provide facilities in the interests of social V￿lfare. The strategies we used to
meet these objectives included:
O Working in partnership with other5 to provide a range of services and
activities for local people
Building upon our service delivery to provide an excellent customer-
focused environment for our users and members, who access the ￿ntre
daily
rf Ensuring an environment where people want to spend more of theirsocial
and recreational time, whilst providing healthy meals at affordable prices
vvorkinE towards fully maintaining our self-sustaining community centre
free from a further dependence on grant funding
O Promotingthe advancement of education and health through the provision
of an in-house nursery and dental practi
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Recruitment, appointment and induction of trustees
We regularly advertise for vacancies on the board through our website, Facebook page and
via our community newsletter. We are also signed up to the local community voluntary
service network.
Our new trustees are elerted at the AGM for a one-year term and are eligible for re-
elettion each year, with no term limit. Trustees elected at the AGM can reside in any area
of Darlington. Those wishing to be co-opted on to the board during the year must be a
resident of the council wards of Eastbourne and Lascelles.
There are four officer positions available for eleciion at each AGM. Honorary Officers are
elected and the positions are Chairman, Deptjty Chairman. Treasurer and Secretary.
Applications for trusteeship must be received before the meeting and 3 twenty-one day
general notice of this requirement is given.
All our new trustees will be familiari5ed with the practical work of the Charity and how the
Community Centre is managed. The Chief Officer. in partnership with the secretary, is
responsible for arranging induttFon sessions for new trustees, which involves issuing email
accounts, ID Badges. explaining the structures of the Charity, its constitutional workings,
and its current range of business acttvities. Thi5 includes a deep dive into the accounts and
business plans. All trustees are required to sign the code of conduct and agreeto our'good
governance, policy statement. Training is carried out as appropriate and, where necessary,
guidance is updated or recommended.
How our activities deliver public benefit
All our charitable activities focus on the provision of social, educational and leisure time
activities, either directly or in partnership with others, to further our charitable purposes for
the public benefit and to enhance the wellbeing of our local community.
Who uses and benefits from our servi￿5
Firthmoor Community Centre provides services and activitres that support people to reach
their full potential. An importantfirst step in providingthe services thatwill benefit people's
lives is in understanding the 'needs' that exist in the local communitv and how !l?nra '.-
could best be met. From this starting point services and activities can then be established,
alone or in partnership with our community. We are committed to ensuring our community
improves and builds upon opportunities.
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Aside from the income generated from groups who use the Comrnunity Centre as a base
to provide social and recreational activities, the principal funding sources for the charity
are now derived from our in-house childcare operations and room hire income.
Following constraints on local authority funding in Darlington, which led to all Subsidies to
Community Centres being cut to zero. the charity has to ensure all income to cover running
costs is derived from business activities e.g. room/office hire charges, nursery places. café
sales etc.
Aside from retaining a prudent amount of working capital. the charity has no funds to
invest. If the charity had suffi'cient resources available Trustees would consider the Options
available, however, at this presenttimethe Management Committee has decided to focus
resources towards a continued cycle of repair and renewal of the building until such time
as large surpluses can be accumulated for future planned investments.
In order to highlight any risks to the organisation, the Board of Trustees and Chief Officer
continually examine the charity's cash flow and reserves through regular budget reviews
and updates, led by the treasurer. The charity has established polites Wlth regards to
finance, employee relations and operational health and safety, which are reviewed
annually by the secretary. Where appropriate, systems or prO￿dureS have also been
established to mitigate the risks the charity faces.
In the past the charity used to be highly dependent on grant income, however, business
income now forms all of the charity's resources, so emphasis on where the risks lie has
changed. Greater attention is now being placed not just on how we conduct our business,
but with an emphasis on developing a strong leadership team, with accountable and
dynamic managers.
The charity's current ￿serveS statement and operational direttion is to maintain sufficient
working capital and manage cash flow to meet any known commitments. In most cases,
the charity's annual expenditure budgets are not executed until preditted income
budgetary targets have been achieved. This approach has been adopted to ensure that
there is a sufficient flow of cash to meet known commitments.
The charity has a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in
tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the
expenditure.
procedures are ?Iso in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff,
volunteers, clients. and visitors to the centre.
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As part of the annual budget approved each April, the charty treasurer, on behalf of the
trustees, condutts a review of the approved budget each October. Where appropriate,
amendments will be made to ensure that any risks are identified in all our operations.
alJs,for.F,UtureiP
This coming year will be about going back to basic and re shaping the way we deliver our
services to the community. We hope to enhance our activities, trips and theatre across the
centre. In addition to this we will relocate our reception are and make way for our new
dedicated SEND unit which will increase the capacity of our nurse4ry provision.
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Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
rt of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of ihe Companies Act 2006. present their report with
th¢ financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
aecounts in accordance kviih the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021
{effecÉive l January 2019).
STRA TEGIC REPORT
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
GoverDing documettt
The charity is controlled by its goveming docurnent, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limi￿d by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Aa 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADiTrtlNISTRA TIVE DETAILS
Registered Compan), number
07842311 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity llTEmber
1144955
Registered offjce
Firthmoor Community Centre
Burnside Road
Darlington
Co. Durharn
DLI 4SU
Trustees
Steven Tait
Susan Dulston
Kayleigh Jones (appointed I l March 2024)
Susan Morley (appointed i ith March 2024)
Maureen Martin (appointed I I, March 2024)
Susan Bartle (appointed I l March 2024)
Allison Clemminson {appointed I l Marth 2024)
Jessica Connors (appointed I ith MaTch 2024)
Lynsey Munro (resigned I l March 2024)
Victoria Hamilton (resigned I" August 202))
Yvonne Richardson (resigned I l March 2024}
Sandra Mellor {resigned I" August 2023)
Sue Walson (resigned I" August 2023)
Margaret Thompson (resigned I ith March 2024)
CO￿panY Secretary
Mrs K Jones
Independent Examiner
J P Walters & Co
Chartered Accountsnts
67 Lhjke Street
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL3 7SD
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a strategic repo￿ apprn)ved by order of the board of trustees, as the cornpany
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and signed on the board's behalf by:
Mrs S Morley- Secretary
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Inde
endent EYamineVs Re
ort to the Trustees of
Firthmoor and Districi Communi
Association
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of FirthJDoor and Distriet Community. Association ('the
Company,)
I report io the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for th¢ y¢ar ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basts of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purN)5es olcompany law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACV).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not r￿Uired to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination: I report in respect of my examination of your charity'5 accounts as carried
out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acv). In rarrying out my examirtation I have followed the
Direction5 uiven by"'the Charity Cornmission under section 145(i) {b).of the 2011 Act..
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's 8ro55 income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a membLY of a listed l>)dy. E can confirni
that I am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed
ix)dies.
I have completed my examination. I confitm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company &8 required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a trne and fair vI￿V ivhich is not a matter considered as part of an
ndependent examinatton. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and rewrting by charitie5 (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 accounts lo be reached.
J P Walters Bsc BFP FCA
ICAEW
J P Walters & Co
Chartered Accountants
67 Duke Street
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL3 7SD
Date:
2% . 11- 202.41....
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Firthmoor and District Communit
Association
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 20?4
31.3.24
Total
funds
31.3.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fi]nds
Noies
INCOME A Tr4D ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
4280
4.280
1.724
Charitable activitie5
Nursery
Kitchen
General
Other trading activitie5
466,499
71,866
35,221
203 608
466,499
71,866
142,124
203.608
404,213
77,947
4,838
172 287
106.903
Total
781.474
106.903
888.377
661.009
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising ￿ndS
31,632
31,632
40,619
Cbaritsble activities
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
439,150
83.063
219.866
439,150
83.063
219,866
416294
97,845
207.281
30.680
Totsl
773,711
30,680
804,391
790,616
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
7.763
76223
83,986
(129,607)
Transfers between fullds
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Net movement in funds
7,763
76,223
83,986
(129,607)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
163.178
919.706
1.082,884
1,212,491
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
170.941
99i,929
1.166.870
1082,884
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Balance Sheet
31 March 2024
31.3.23
Total
funds
Unrc5tricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Totsl
nds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
4).058
994,133
1.039,191
982,082
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at baith and in hand
IOJ95
120 741
.796
122 537
90,184
130.936
122,537
10),202
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
(5.053)
(5.053)
(2,400)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
125 883
117484
100 802
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREIYT
LL4BILITIES
170,941
995,929
1,166,870
1.082,884
r4ET ASSETS
170.941
995 929
1.166,870
1082 884
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fiinds
17
170.941
163,178
919.706
TOTAL FUNDS
1166 870
1082.884
The eharitsble company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2024 in 2ceordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable companv keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Aet 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a tnje and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of financial year and of its surplus or deficit 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 fmancial siatements. so far as applicable to the tharitable company.
(b)
The financial statements Nvere approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
2¢ - 11- 2•.*........... and were signed on its behalf by:
ica Connors- Chair
The notes forni part of th&%e financial statements
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Firthmoor and District Cornmunit
Associalion
Cash Flow Statement
ror the Year Ended J l March 2024
31.3.23
Nolas
Cash floivs from operating activities
Cash generated frorn operations
(107 781)
Net cash provided by operating activilies
137460
107 781)
Casb flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fLxed assels
IIOi.107)
10 200)
Net cash used tn investtng activilie5
105.107)
10 200)
CbaDge Sn easb and eash equiv*leuts i
the reporting period
Cash and eash equivalents at the
beginlling of the reporting period
32,353
{117.981)
90.184
208 165
Cash casb equiv21ents at the end of
the reporting period
90,184
The notes fomi part of these financial sthtements
21

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET JNCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
31.3.24
31.3.23
Net ineom¢l{expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the
StateMe￿t of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of assets
Decrease/(Increase) in debtors
(Decreaseyincrew in creditors
83,986
{129.607)
47.955
43
2.823
36,544
(13,018)
Net eash innowl(oufflow) provided by operations
137.460
107,781
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
31.3.24
Noti￿ deposits (less than 3 months)
Overdrafts includ¢d in bank loan5 and overdrafts falling due within one year
122,537
90.184
Total cash and cash equivalents
122,537
90,184
ANALYSJS OF CHANGES NET FUP4DS
At 1.4.23
Cash flow
At 31.3.24
Net c&sh
Cash at bank
90,184
122.537
TotAI
32.353
122 537
The notes forni part of these financial statements
22

Firthmoor and District Cornmunit
Association
Notes lo the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICJES
Basis of preparillg the fJDancial stitements
The financial staternents of the charitsble company, Ivhich is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Chartiies SORP {FRS 102) '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 l January 2019),.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 The FinanciaI Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Con7panies Aet 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
ljjcome
All income is recognised in the Staternent of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received. and the amount can be Tneasured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as s(K>n &5 there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity lo that expenditure: it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits ivill be required in settlement and
the amount of th¢ obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and ha5
been classified under headings that aggreg￿e all cost related to the caÈegory. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings. they have been allocated to activities on a basis eonsistent with the use of
resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but
not accrued as expendi￿re.
Tangible rued assets
Depreciation is provided ai th¢ following annual rntes in order to write off fdch asset over its estimated usefi]I
life.
Freehold propety
2Yo on cost
Taxatio
The charity is &¥empt from corporation on its charitable activities.
Fund aeeounting
Unrestricted fvnds can be used in accordance ivith the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fimd is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs other post-retirement benefits
The charitable comE)anv operates a defined contribiJtinD. neT.bsiop Sche￿.e. Cop.tp.b,,lions pa}'2ble to the charitable
company's pension scheme are Charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they
relate.
continued... 23

Firthmoor and District Cornmuni
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
DONA TIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.24
Donations
4,280
1.724
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.24
31.3.23
Fundraising events
Rental income
Trips
Feed in tariffs
176.485
138.469
582
172,287
Ir4COME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.3.24
31.3.23
Activity
Nursery
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General
General
Nursery fees
Grants
Cafe income
Miscellaneous
Grants
Photocopyingifool hire
193,338
273,161
71,866
4,432
137.403
289
156,160
248,053
77,947
3,568
1.270
680 489
486.998
Grants received. included ID the a￿v< are as follows:
31.324
31.3.23
DBC SpeciaI Educational Needs Grant
DBC Nursery Education Grant
DBC Early Years Grant
DBC Grant for Easter Activities
DBC Grants
NHS Grant
Football Foundation Grant
13,000
129.648
130,i13
12.973
124,000
111,080
3,568
25,)
25.000
86,903
410.564
251,621
continued.- 24

Firthmoor and District Communitv
Association
Notes to the Financial Staten)ents- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
RAISING FUNDS
Otber trading aetivities
31.3.24
31.3.23
Purchases
40.619
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grant
nding of
activities
(see note
7)
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
421,91K)
17,250
439,150
83,063
219,686
164
219.702
30.680
i05.127
267 632
772 759
GRANTS PA YABLE
31.3.24
31.3.23
Nursery
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Management
Totals
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
17250
17.250
216.206
3,496
219,702
30,680
264,136
3.496
267 632
continued.. 25

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statetnents - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditur¢) is sthted after chargingl(creditin8):
31.3.24
31.3.23
Depreciation - owned assets
io.
TRUSTEES, REMUF4ERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remunerdtion or other benef&ts for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
STAFF COSTS
ii.
31.3.24
31.3.23
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
429,784
5.531
427,974
435 315
430 780
The average monthly number of employtts during the year was as follows:
31.3.24
16
Full time
Part time
31.3.23
16
24
24
No employees received emoluments in exc￿5 of £60.000.
12.
COMPARA TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
IP4COME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1,724
1,724
Cbaritsble aetivities
Nursery
Kilehen
General
Other trading activities
404.213
77.947
4.838
172.287
404,213
77,947
4,838
172.287
Total
661.009
661,009
continued... 26

Firthmoor and District Communil
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements - coniinued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCJAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
40.619
40.619
Charitable activities
Nursery
Kitchen
General
General Restricted
416,294
97,845
207,281
416,294
97.845
207,281
28.577
28.577
Total
762,039
28.577
790.616
NET EXPENDITURE
(101,130)
(28.577)
129,607)
Transfers between fuuds
Net movement in funds
(101.l)O)
(28,577)
129,607
RECONCILIATIOP4 OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonvard
264208
948,283
1,212,491
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
163,178
919,706
1,082 884
continued.. 27

Firthmoor and District Comrnunit
Association
Notes io the Financial St&tements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Plant and
machinery
Totals
COST
At l April 2023
Additions
Disposals
1.428,870
105,107
142,516
1,571.386
105.107
36 866)
136 866)
At 31 March 2024.-
1,533.977
105 650
1639 627
DEPRECIATION
At l April 202)
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
509,164
30.680
80.140
17.275
36 $23)
589.304
47.9i5
36 823)
At 3 1 March 2024
60.592
600 436
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
994,133
1039 191
At 3 1 March 2023
919,706
62,376
982,082
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24
31.3.23
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15)
Social security and other taxes
Accrued expenses
5.053
2.400
5.053
2.400
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the rnaturity of loans is given below:
31.3.24
31.3.23
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrdfts
continued... 28

Firthmoor and District Communi
Association
Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 202Ék
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in lunds
Transfers
between
funds
At J.4?3
31.3.24
Unrestricted funds
GeneraI fund
Nursery
Kitchen
121.466
i4,006
12.294)
(8:)89)
(12,000)
101,077
81.355
(11,491
(11,197)
12.000
6),178
7.763
170,941
Restricted thllds
General
919,706
76.223
995,929
TOTAL FUNDS
1.082.884
83.986
1,166.870
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Ineoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in ￿ndS
Unrestricted fullds
General fund
Nursery
Kilchen
243,109
466.499
71,866
(251,498)
(439,150)
83 063)
(8,389)
27,349
11 197)
783,270
(773,71 L)
7.763
Restricted funds
General
l Oi,107
130,680)
76223
TOTAL FUNDS
888.377
804391)
Comparatives for movement ID funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
betwee
funds
At
31.3.23
AtlA??
Unrestricted funds
General luna
Nursery
Kitchen
190.517
66.087
(69.0) l )
{12,081)
19,898)
121.466
i4,006
12,294)
264,208
(101,030)
163,178
Restrieted fund5
General
948.283
(28.577)
919,706
TOTAL FUNDS
1,212.491
129 607)
1082.884
continued... 29

Firthrnoor and District Communi
Association
Notes lo the Financial Siatements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontinued
Comparative net movemenl in filnds: included in the a￿ve are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
expended
Movement
in SJnd5
Unrestrieted fvnds
General fund
Nursery
Kitchen
178,849
404.?13
{247,900)
(416,294)
(97,845)
(69,051)
(12,081)
19898)
661,009
(762,039)
{101,030)
Restricted funds
Generdl
(28.i77)
(28,577)
TOTAL FUNDS
661.009
790 616)
129.607)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 rnonth5 (J)mbined rM)Sition is as follows".
Net
movement
in funds
Translers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
Generdl fund
Nursery
Kitchen
190,517
66.087
(77,440)
15.268
31.095
(12,000)
101,077
81.355
11491)
12,000
264,208
(93267)
170,941
Restrieted funds
General
948283
47,646
995,929
TOTAL FUNDS
1.212.491
45,621)
1 166,870
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in ￿ndS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Nursery
Kitche
528,861
870,712
149.813
(509,550)
1855,444)
180 908)
19,311
15,268
31.095)
I,i49.386
(1.545,902)
3.484
Restricted funds
General
(59,257)
(59,257)
TOTAL FUNDS
I:i49.386
(1605,159)
{)5 773)
continued... 30

Firthmoor and Dislriet Communi
Association
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
17.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
31

Firthmoor and District Communit
Association
Detailed Sialement of Financial Aclivitie5
for the Year Ended J l March 2024
31.3.24
31.3.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
DoDatioJJs and legacies
Donations
4,280
1,724
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Rental income
27.123
176.485
33,236
1'38.469
Feed in iariffs
582
203.608
172 ?87
Charitable aetivities
Nursery fees
Cafe income
Grants
Photocopyinyllool hire
Miscellaneous income
193,338
71,866
410,564
289
4,432
156,160
77,947
251,621
1,270
680 489
486,998
Tot&1 iDcomiDg resourees
888,377
661,009
EXPENDITURE
Other trading aclivities
Cost of trips and fijnd rnising
31,632
40,619
Cbaritable activities
Wages
Pensions
Sundries
Consumables
Nursery meals
Core overhead contribution
Cleaning
Donations
339,720
328,487
2,614
81,436
25,246
55,183
764
164
73,792
21,460
66,583
252
i05,127
490,574
S'pport Costs
Management
Wages
Pensions
Staff training
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heal
Carried forward
90,064
5,531
714
3.588
4,383
4),880
150,160
99.487
2,806
170
5,420
4,036
142,862
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Firthrnoor and District Communi
Association
Detailed Statetnent of Financial Activilies
for the Year Ended J l March 2024
31.3.23
MaDagen)ent
Brought forward
Bank charges
Telephone
Offjce supplies
Advertising
Sundries
Maintenance contracts
Licence5 and subscriptions
Cleaning
Employment engagement
Volunteer expenses
Repairs and renewals
Loss on disposal ot-assets
Depreciation of propety
Depre¢iation of fixtures
Depreciation of computer equipment
150.160
1,917
4,861
2,356
241
12.753
10,941
24,184
i,675
142,862
1,094
7,602
4,520
11,594
11,916
17,812
3,222
143
65
19.3il
3.050
43
30.680
17,179
96
28.577
7,909
58
264,136
256,725
Governance eostS
Accounlancy fees
Legal fees
2,653
843
2,653
4)
2,698
Total resources expended
804,391
790.616
Net iDCODJel(expenditure)
83.986
129 607)
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