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2024-12-31-accounts

Company registration number: 07875786 Charity registration number: 1145449

STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen

A charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). Annual Report and Unaudited but Independently Examined Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Cornwall Community Accountancy Service The Elms, 61 Green Lane Redruth Cornwall TR15 1LS

STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Contents

Reference and Administrative Details………………………………….…………1 Trustees' Report…….………………………………………………….………… 2 to 5 Independent Examiner's report……………………………………………………6 Statement of financial activities……………………………………………….… 7 Balance Sheet…………………………………………………………………… 8 Notes to the financial statements……………………………………...………… 9 to 18

STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Reference and Administrative Details

Charity name STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Charity registration number 1145449 Company registration number 07875786 Registered in England & Wales Registered office 4 Victoria Place St Austell Cornwall PL25 5PE Trustees S Batsford G Bulled D Delara - Vice Chair M Mellow A Palmer - Director and Finance Officer B Palmer - Director and Chair C Woodman - Director and Secretary Key management personnel David Delara - Manager Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC White River Place St Austell Cornwall PL25 5AZ Independent Examiner Debbie Risborough (FCCA) Cornwall Community Accountancy Service The Elms, 61 Green Lane Redruth TR15 1LS

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Trustees' Report

The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

Objectives and activities

STAK has continued to provide support to all who need it. We have continued to work with people experiencing homelessness, social isolation and food poverty.

Who we are

St Austell Community Kitchen (STAK) is a registered charity limited by guarantee and has been running for over 35 years. First starting as a Soup Kitchen at the Baptist Church in 1988, was then registered as an unincorporated Charity in March 1993 and as an incorporated Charity registered in January 2012. STAK provides a safe and welcoming environment for the vulnerable, needy and homeless within the community. STAK operated out of a leased unit in central St. Austell, within close proximity to the bus and railway station. STAK abides by its articles of associations.

Within the articles, STAK has two objects:-

•The prevention or relief of poverty in Cornwall by providing or assisting in the provision of nutritious food, drink and clothing for those in need and by providing education, training and such other support to relieve poverty as the Trustees may determine.

•Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time determine.

Our Mission Statement

‘To raise awareness of, and provide support and services to, the vulnerable, needy and homeless within our community, and to offer them the space and safety to engage with the community at large, improve their lives and maintain independence.’

Public benefit statement

In line with the guidance provided by the Charity Commission, STAK is required to demonstrate that our aims are to the “public benefit”. The Trustees confirm that all of our clients, volunteers and the wider community benefit from a combination of one or more of the following purposes:

Our mission statement still holds true for us as we endeavor to support the local community and our dedicated volunteers and staff.

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Trustees' Report

What we do

STAK respects the individuality and humanity of all who pass through its doors, helping those less fortunate, or who ask for help, by encouraging and supporting people to improve their lives.

The main beneficiaries of STAK are the vulnerable, needy and homeless of our community. The needs and requirements of the client and volunteer base are many, but include physical and mental health issues, as well as social and financial exclusion.

STAK welcomes the opportunity to link up with other agencies and to work in partnership to meet the needs of our client group.

Our Clients and Their Issues

The people who access STAK come from a variety of backgrounds, however all are ‘vulnerable, needy or homeless’. They are more often than not people who are facing challenging times and have complex problems. Client issues include:

Achievements and performance p y

p y p g confined to the ongoing work being carried out by the contractors. This took much longer than originally anticipated due to both unforeseen issues and intermittent absences of the workmen.

Future plans

The Board of Trustees are committed to growing the number of services offered by the charity.

For 2024, the Trustees agreed the following objectives for the charity.

  1. Promote the charity at a local and countywide level, to share the work STAK does and to network with likeminded organisations and businesses.

  2. Continue to develop the charity’s volunteer programme by providing ongoing support, training, and opportunities.

  3. Improve the governance of the charity through training and ongoing evaluation against the Charity Commission’s six hallmarks of an effective charity.

  4. Extend the range of courses offered to clients and volunteers based on their needs and wants, and the availability of funding.

  5. Recruit additional volunteers (and suitable Trustees) as a matter of urgency.

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Trustees' Report

Support for STAK

In 2023 we were given notice to quit our previous premises in High Cross Street by December 31st 2023. A few days before Christmas 2023 we were able to exchange contracts on a long lease on 4 Victoria Place.

Given the condition of these premises; working up a grant application with the Community Levelling Up Fund towards renovating two of the rooms which was successfully achieved; and finally identifying the contractor. The work itself took much longer than anticipated. All of which resulted in us not being able to open throughout 2024.

We must stress how grateful we were for the grant and the support that we received throughout the prolonged, but eventually successful process

Financial review

STAK has a surplus for year of £21,486 (2023 surplus of £9,302). The reserves carried forward are £151,011 (2023 £129,525) of which unrestricted funds are £150,707 (2023 £126,149).

Reserves policy

The trustees believe that unrestricted reserves of three months’ worth of operating costs plus £10,000 for closure costs as free reserves is prudent to ensure the charity can meet its obligations should anything untoward happen that requires closure of operations. Free reserves are unrestricted and undesignated reserves. Based on current year this should be £17,442 (2023 £25,161). The current balance of unrestricted and undesignated funds of £27,963 (2023 £59,203) is greater than this.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is managed by a board of Trustees who are appointed at the Annual General Meeting or invited by consensus of the board as and when the need arises to a maximum of 12. The charity is governed by the Articles of Association which were last reviewed in January 2012.

The charity’s Independent Examiner, Debbie Risborough, from Cornwall Community Accountancy Service, also provides advice on compliance issues such as HMRC, Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.

As it was clear that we were likely to be closed for a considerable period, we sadly had no alternative but to make the Assistant Manager redundant. Throughout 2024 the Manager took on the role of caretaker and cleaned and cleared the property, before and after the contractors.

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Trustees, Report Trustee Responslbllltley Th¢ Tru4t¢¢s ar¢ rcsponsiblc for kc¢ping prop¢r u¢counling records thai disclo8¢ with reasonablc aLcuracy al any timc Ihc finuncial FK)silion ofihL' churii), And io enablc Ihcm io ¢n5ufL. thul th¥ finuncial btyLL'mLnls rumply wilh IhL ChariliLS Acl ?0 I l. lh¢ C'vmpaniLS Art 2U06 and tliL applicable Sthicmenl vf IiLLummLndLd l)rucliLe. 'I'hL I'￿SILl$ arL ulso responsible for safcguarding thc ￿e(S of thc charity and hcncc thkiiig rcasonBble sleps for the prevention und deiection of fraud and other irregularilies. In so lar as ihe trusie¢s or¢ 8ware: there 15 no relevanl inforninlion of ￿lch die chnrithble compnny's independenl examincr is unaware: 8nd Ihe trustCC5 havc takcn ull stcps tha( Ihc> oughi io havc thkcn as truslccs 10 makc themselves aware of any relevant infomiAtion and lo esioblish thai the ind¢pend¢nt ¢xamin¢r is 'ar¥' uf thal infornialiL)n. Small eompAny provljlons This rcport bccn prcparcd in accordancc wilh thc small comp8nics rcgime undcr thc Comp[￿les Acl 2006. Approv¢d by the Bourd on 19 Sep*m￿r 2025 ond si8ned on il& beliulf by: 8rlan Palmer Chalrman of Trustees Pa￿5

STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Independent Examiner's Report

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 18.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the 2011 Act and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

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: o to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

o to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met;

2) or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

29th September 2025 ....................................................... …………………………… Debbie Risborough, Chartered Certified Accountant Date: Cornwall Community Accountancy Service The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1LS

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations and
legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Investments
6
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Total
Total
Transfers between funds
Net income/(expenditure) before
investment gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Reconciliation of funds:
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought
Total funds carried
forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
4,083
-
2,629
6,712
29,766
29,766
(23,054)
(23,054)
47,612
24,558
126,149
150,707		 Restricted
income
funds
2024
£
-
44,540
-
44,540
-
-
44,540
44,540
(47,612)
(3,072)
3,376
304		 Total
funds
2024
£
4,083
44,540
2,629
51,252
29,766
29,766
21,486
21,486
-
21,486
129,525
151,011		 Prior year
funds
2023
£
17,068
52,219
1,300
70,587
61,285
61,285
9,302
9,302
-
9,302
120,223
129,525

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

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ST AK- St AustelJ Community Kitchen Balance Sheet

As at 3J December 2024

As at 3J December 2024
2024
Note
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
11
122,066
122,066
Current Assets
Debtors
12
6,845
Cash at bank and in hand
23.213
30,058
Creditors: Amouots
falling due within
13
(I, l 13)
one year
Net current assets
28.945
Totol assets less current liabilities
15 l .0I I
Net assets
151.011
The funds of the clmrity:
Restricted funds
304
Unrestricted funds
Olher reserves
122,744
Unrestricted income funds
27,963
Total unrestricted funds
150,707
Total chnrity funds
151.01 I		 2023
£
305
65,067
65,372
(2,115)
66,946
59,203
£
66,268
66,268
63,257
129.525
129.525
3.376
126,149
129,525
129.525
3.376
126,149
129,525

These accounts have been prepared in 11ccordunce with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies.

For the year ended 31 December 2024 1.he company was en tilled to exemption under section 4 77 of the Companies Act 2006 relating 10 small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Ac1 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 wilh respect to accounting records and lhe preparation of accounL�. Approved by the Board on 19 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

) · ·1 I f r�( ,1. . ,- .

A Palmer - Director and Finance Officer Trustee

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with: - Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard, applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) second edition - October 2019 (effective 1 January 2019);

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

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102

1.2 Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

1.3 Fund accounting policy

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are amounts that are allocated for specific purposes by the charity itself.

Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Revaluation funds are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market value.

1.4 Income

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS102 SORP or FRS102.

Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:

Donations and legacies are voluntary income received by way of donations and gifts. It is included within the accounts when receivable and only when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.

Tax reclaims on donations and gifts are included in the accounts at the same time as the gift/donation to which it relates

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

Donated goods and services are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.

The value of services provided by volunteers is not included within the accounts.

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes the attributable value added tax which cannot be recovered.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Support costs are the those costs required to support the charity in carrying out its activities and meeting its objects.

Governance costs include costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and other costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity including the cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £1 are capitalised.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, which is reviewed annually. The rates used are as follows:-

Office equipment - 25% straight line

1.7 Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

1.8 Stocks

Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognised at fair value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.

1.9 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

1.10 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.11 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.12 Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the statement of financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

1.13 Leases

Rentals under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

1.14 Statement of cash flows

The charity is exempt from preparing a statement of cash flows on the grounds that it is a small charity

2 Company Status

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The charity is incorporated in England.

In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charity.

The members of the charity are the trustees named on page 1.

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

3 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

Income
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other
Expenditure
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Extraordinary items
Other gains/(losses)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before
investment gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
17,068
44,219
1,300
-
62,587
49,505
49,505
13,082
-
13,082
2,515
-
15,597
110,552
126,149		 Restricted
income
funds
2023
£
-
8,000
-
-
8,000
11,780
11,780
(3,780)
-
(3,780)
(2,515)
-
(6,295)
9,671
3,376		 Total
funds
2023
£
17,068
52,219
1,300
-
70,587
61,285
61,285
9,302
-
9,302
-
-
-
-
9,302
120,223
129,525

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

4 Donations and Legacies

Unrestricted
funds
£
Appeals and donations
4,083
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
-
Donated goods
-
4,083
5 Incoming resources from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
£
Grant Income:
Albert Hunt
-
Cornwall Community Foundation
-
Cornwall Council Grant - Refurbishment
-
Primary Purpose Trading:
Client income for meals
-
Merchandise
-
Cornwall Council income for
provision of meals
-
-
6 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
£
Other income
1,966
Interest on cash deposits
663
2,629
Contractual income from government or public authorities:		 Restricted
income
funds
£
-
-
-
-
Restricted
income
funds
£
-
-
44,540
-
-
-
44,540
Restricted
income
funds
£
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2024
£
4,083
-
-
4,083
Total
funds
2024
£
-
-
44,540
-
-
-
44,540
Total
funds
2024
£
1,966
663
2,629		 Prior year
funds
2023
£
6,980
153
9,936
17,069
Prior year
funds
2023
£
3,000
5,000
-
4,127
68
40,024
52,219
Prior year
funds
2023
£
-
1,300
1,300

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Food
Delivery charges
Waste Disposal
Crisis fund loans and
donations
Support costs
Wages and salaries
Pensions
Staff training
Rent and rates
Light, heat and power
Insurance
Building Repairs and
maintenance
Equipment repairs and
renewals
Equipment Hire
Telephone and fax
Printing, postage and
stationery
Sundry expenses
Cleaning
Legal and professional fees
Marketing and promotion
Depreciation
Total Support Costs
Governance Costs
Accountancy fees
Total Governance Costs
Total Charitable Expenditure
The audit or independent examination of
the charity's accounts		 Unrestricted
£
-
-
1,677
-
1,677
19,533
538
-
1,623
774
608
2,975
-
312
463
237
-
17
11
48
-
27,139
275
675
950
29,766		 Restricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2024
£
-
-
1,677
-
1,677
19,533
538
-
1,623
774
608
2,975
-
312
463
237
-
17
11
48
-
27,139
275
675
950
29,766		 Prior year
2023
£
11,899
1,903
2,437
5,159
21,398
24,709
538
6
9,109
1,409
733
309
453
-
877
122
331
55
29
65
73
38,818
394
675
1,069
61,285

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

8 Net income/ expenditure

Net income/expenditure is stated after charging:

Net income/expenditure is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Auditors' / Examiners' remuneration 675 675
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - 73
675 748

9 Staff costs

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Staff in charitable activities
Volunteers (nos of people involved excluding Trustees)
The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Redundancy
Pensions		 2024
Number
1
10
2024
£
18,658
875
538
20,071		 2023
Number
2
20
2023
£
24,709
-
538
25,247

All paid employees are considered to be key management personnel

No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 in either the current or the prior year.

The charity operates a defined contributions scheme with NEST. The pension cost shown represents the contributions payable by the charity to the scheme for the period.

The outstanding contributions at the end of the financial period were £nil (2023: £105)

10 Trustees' remuneration and expenses

Trustees received no remuneration, benefits in kind or expenses during the current or prior year.

David Delara is a paid employee and is a related party to trustee Debra Delara
the value of related party transactions are:		 2024
£
18,478		 2023
£
18,478

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

11 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
As at 1 January 2024
Additions
As at 31 December 2024
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024
As at 31 December 2024
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2023
12 Debtors
Trade Debtors
Accrued income		 Freehold
interest in
land and
buildings
(including
heritage
assets)
£
66,268
47,406
113,674
-
-
113,674
66,268		 Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
1,371
8,392
9,763
1,371
1,371
8,392
-
2024
£
305
6,540
6,845		 Total
£
67,639
55,798
123,437
1,371
1,371
122,066
66,268
2023
£
305
-
305

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

13 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
Other creditors
17 Analysis of funds
Restricted Funds
Specified equipment and
resources
Cornwall Council
Community Levelling Up
STAK training
General Funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Designated crisis fund
Capital designated fund
Total Unrestricted funds
Total funds
As at 1
January
2024
£
3,072
-
304
3,376
59,203
678
66,268
126,149
129,525		 Incoming
Resources
£
-
44,540
-
44,540
6,712
-
-
6,712
51,252		 Resources
Expended
£
-
-
-
-
(29,766)
-
-
(29,766)
(29,766)		 2024
£
-
438
675
-
1,113
Transfers
£
(3,072)
(44,540)
-
(47,612)
(8,186)
-
55,798
47,612
-		 2023
£
595
677
738
105
2,115
As at 31
December
2024
£
-
-
304
304
27,963
678
122,066
150,707
151,011

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STAK- St Austell Community Kitchen Notes to the Accounts

18 Net assets by fund

Tangible assets
Current assets
Creditors: Amounts falling
due within one year
Net Assets		 Unrestricted funds
122,066
29,754
(1,113)
150,707		 Restricted
income funds
-
304
-
304		 Total funds
122,066
30,058
(1,113)
151,011		 Prior year
funds
66,268
65,372
(2,115)
129,525

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