Water Lily Project (a company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Accounts For the year ended 30 September 2024 Water Lily Project Cornpany Registration number: 07789396 Charity registration number: 1145718
Water Lily Projoct (8 company limited by guarantee) Legal and Administrative information For the year ended 30 September 2024 1. Managing Trustees The following individuals acted as Trustees during the financial year 8nded 30 September 2024 and to the date of signing this report.. Colin Benn&tt Janette Crawford Susan Daly Susan Hlll Aminah Boot Chair Treasurer Chair (unlil 14 Sgp18mb8r 2024) (from 15 January 2024) 2. Registered offlce 131 Barrack Road Christchurch Dorsel BH23 2AW 3. Independeni Examlnor Sue Winlle Oak AcGounting Llmited 27 Bascott Road Wallisdown Bournemouth Dorsel 8H11 8RJ 4. Bankers Lloyds Banklng Group 4 Castle Slreel Christchur¢h Dofsel BH23 10U 5. Solicltors Willlams Thompson Solicitors LLP Avon House 4 Bridge Street Christchurch 8H23 1DX 6. Registration Nurnbers Charily Commission RegI5tration Companies House Registration 1145718 07789396
Water Lily Project (8 company limited by guarantee) Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2024 The Trustees present their report along with the accounts for the year ended 30th September 2024. The accounts h8ve been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out on page 10 and comply with the Charity's Constitution and applicable law. Ch ritable Status Water Lily ProjeGI l-ttte Charlif) is a reglstere(J charity, number 1145718. The Charity is limitÈd by guaranlee. incorporated in England. and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the Trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the Charity in the event of liquidalion. Com liance We confirm thal the Aecounls for Ihe period comply with curr8nl Statutory requirements and with the requirements of the Charity's 9oveming documents. A copy of thls report must tso attached to the Accounts whenever a fijll sel Is distributed. Investm Th8 8xpectallon Is that ftjnds will be used for tho furtherance of the Charlty's obl8Ctlves. Funds should generally be disbursed in th6 year received and the Reserves Policy dictates that funds should be readily accessible. Cash inveslmenls should b6 r81ain&d in inter8sI bearlng. easy access bank accounts. Property Should b9 used lo further th8 alms of the Charity and not be used for investment purposés. Trustaes agreed lo sol reserves as a minimum of 100A of lurnov8r in the year 2022123. It has been agreèd that the aspiration is lo evenlually hold 3 months of reserves lapprox. £35,000). We are curr6nlly working towards this goal. This year we hav8 incr8asèd res8Nès by £7,500 to £17,500, Rls The Water Llly Project and its Trustees ara very aware that they operat8 In an 8nvironment thal has sever81 key areas of risk. These risks have been identified and policies are in place lo ensure that the risks 8re monitored, managed, and reviewed on a day-to-day basis. The key rlsks. all of which have current poli¢i8s and procedures which were reviewed by the board of Truslees April 2024 are.. Conflicts of Inleresl Policy., Data Protectlon Policy., Equalities and Dlversily Policy,. Finance Policy; Health and Safety PolFCy', Privacy Policy., Reserves Policy., Safeguarding Policy. All policies are reviewed on an annual basis and all incidents or breaches of policy are reported to the Trustees. A physical building Risk Assessment is carried out annually for both the officeltraining room space and the café. There are also in place the appropriate risk assessments, policies. and procedu$ relating to food hygiene. The café has received 8 5- slar Food Hygiene R81ing in th8 past year.
Water Lily Projoct (a Company limited by guarantee) Trustees Report (continued) For the year endeil 30 September 2024 Public 8en8flt The Charity's Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard lo the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity CornmissiDn in exercising their powers or duties. Ob ecllves For the public benefit. to relieve women in their th'me of crisis in Christchurch, Dorset, and surrounding areas, who are In need due to age, financial hardship, abuse, mental health, social or economic circumstance, or other charitable need, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of support, advice and education. And for such charitable purposes for the publi¢ benefil as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from lime lo time determine. The charity's activities will be undertaken in accordance with a Christian ethos to encourage its beneficiaries lo live by positiv8 Christian values and princip18S. The Water Lily Project provides lif8-changing support to women facing crises such as domestic abuse {85% of beneficiarièsl. mental heatth challenges, and financi81 hardship. Through a holistlc, thre8-phase approach. the Gharity delivers personalised 1..t suprx)rt. group workshops like Ihe Pattern Changing Course, and Mental Health Resilience sesslons, helplng women to overcome Iraurna and regaln stabS11ty. The flnal phase focuses on rebulldlng a sense of community and ind8pendence through activities Ihat nurture confidence and connection, such as mindfulness walks and craft workshops. Our goal is to bring women from crisis lo a new life where they can thrlve again. W8 provide free support for 1 y8ar which inciudes up to 12 hours 1-1 support with a Support Work8r. The Water Llly PfOleGt's support workers, tralned in domestic abuse support and rnental health first ald, offer Immediate help to women in crisis, providing emotional and practical assistance with things like housing, accessing benefits and legal support, and emotional well-being. Women referred lo Water LSIY often come from GP'S, Soclal Prescribers, Pollce, Cltlzens Advice and local Community organisations. The charity's comprehènsivè sèrvices ensure that women have Ihe tools and support to rgbulld their lives and become self-sufficienl. The Water Lily Project is a small charity with a big impact. In the year 2023-24 we supported 186 women from across Bournernoulh, Christchurch and Poole. We re¢elve no local government fijnding and a reliant on donatlons, grants and a small income from our community cafè. fralth and Safe The charity ensures that It operates in a safe and healthy way and Andrew Gilbert, CEO, is named as the Health and Safèty Officer for thè Charity reporting to the board of Trustees. Bulldln s and Premlses The W3ter Lily Project premlgès now have a formal lease agreement in place with Christchurch Housing Soci8ty. The lease is a rolling le8se with a review 2flèr 5 years, including a 3 year break clause. d Relatlonshi Financial income is primarily derived from donallons and giants, supplemented by a small contribution from the Water Lily Projecvs café trading 8ctsvities.
Water Lily Project (a company by gu&r8ntee) Trustees Report (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024 Structure and Relationshi continue Our slruclure.. Water Lily Project Organisation Chart Andr•w Gllb?rt OeputylTfoining CAFE MANAGER B•v McKqy Emma Whitnoy Megon Holdcroft Heath¢r Dewdne Wxi•f LAY Pro1 We have a total of 66 Volunteers Currently on our books who support us with aGtivilles, b8fr18ndlng and helping in our community café. Review of Develo mènts ActivStias and Ach'evem•nts The Water Lily Project has continued to ddivér vital support seNices io women in crisis across Bournemouth, Christchurch nd Poole throughout 2023-2024. During thls p8ri0d, the organis8tlon provlded essential support to 186 women, wlth 85 /0 of beneficiaries escaping domestic violencé or abuse. Th8 year saw significant deveiopmenls in mental health support s8rvicBs. including the recruitment of a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker and the completion of Mental Health First Aid Training for all support team members. Our slruclured programmes continued to m881 the need5 of our neficIarieS, with the Domeslic Abuse Pattern Changing Cours8 being delivered four times throughout the year, alongside three sessions of our Mental Health Resilience Course. The organisalion also delivered four sessions of our Cooking on a Burjget Course and introduced new Mindfulness Walks to support wellbeing. A partiGular achlevement thls year was the successful conclusion of our Crafty Oiggers programme, funded by People's Health Trust. The programme exemplified our mission of empowerment, with two participants going on lo establish Iheir own community craft group al Tesco Community Space, fulfilling a key oulcome desired by our funders. The Community Café continues to perfomi strongly. maintaining its self-funding status whilst achiaving a prestigious 5-star food hygiene rating. The café's Pay It Forward marble scheme continues to provide vital support to homeless and vulnerable individuals. We have 8nhancod our community-building efforts by providing funded lunches to groups, supporting our strategic framework of crisis managernent, dévdopmenl and prèparation. and integration into new life and community. The café maintains its commilmenl to skills development, supporting new volunteers to obtain food hygiene certificates and continuing our valued partnership with Autism Unlimited.
Wator Lily Project (a company limited by guarantee) Trustees Report {continu8d) For the year ended 30 September 2024 Revi w of Develo men Activi les and Achlevem con Inued Our collaborative approach has strengthened through partnerships with local organisalions lo help our beneficiaries, including Chrislchurch Foodbank+ Ashley's Birthday Bank, and The Wardrobe Foundation. We are grateful for the continued support from local churches, including Bransgore Community Church, Christchurch Baptist, Twynham Chapel. and God First Church. Also. we are so thankful lo all those who individually donate lo the Water Lily Project. The organis8*ion has gscurod fundlng through multlplg 8ource8 thls yoar. Including thB Alice Ellen Cooper De8n TTUSt, Dorsel Community Foundation, BCP Neighbourhood Fund, BCP Food and Energy Support Fund, Garfield Weston, Lloyds Foundation, National Lottery Community Fund. Awards for All, Postcode Local Trust. St Aldhelm's Trust, ChStChurCh Charitable Trust, and TalbDI Village Trust. We successfully completed our term as Mayor of Christchurch's Charity of the Year 2023 and rnaintained our community presence through participation in tho Christchurch Llving Advent Calendar. The Wal8r Lily Projecl continues to demonstrate resilience and growth whilst maintsining ils core mission of supporting women in crisis. Through diversified funding streams, expanded services, and strengthened community partnerships, the Drganisalion continues to make a significant irnpact in addressing the needs of vulnerable women acmss the region. Financial Rovlew We have seen total income this y8ar increase by £22.391 to £185,546 and total expenses increase by £18,743 10 £140.291. This year's Net Assets have also incr@ased by £25,255 to £106,483. £31,816 of the net assets are restricted funds to deliver specific projects within the Water Lily Projecl. During 2024 we saw a number of changes in staffing including the recruilm8nt of a new part-lirn8 Support Worker with a more focussed role on Mental Health Support. During the year 2024 we completed several projects wlth fundlng belng brought forward from the prevlous year Indudlng from Dorsel Community Foundalion, Poslcode Lottery Trust, Peoples Health Trusl. This funding delivered projects including helping women develop and recover from the effects of abuse, those suffering with poor mental health. housing support to bring greater security lo women's housing situation, Pattern changing, and support work. We also picked up a number of new projects in the year from grants received from several key grant maklng organisalions includin9 the Peoples Health Trust, The National Lottery Awards for All. Dorset Community Foundation, Community Action Nelwork, Poslcode Local Trust. Talbot Village Trust, Christchurch Town Coun¢il, Sl Aldhelm Trust, All¢e Ellen Cooper Dean. These grants have enabled us lo develop and provide support for both those escaping domestic abuse and mental health as well as craft and gar¢Jening groups, cooklng on a budget courses, mindfulness walks, a safe warm space in our Cafe with meals to those who are being direclly impacted by the current cost of living crisis, develop and deliver a m8nlal health resilience course for our benefieA8ries and increase support hours in or(ler to help lower our w81ting Ilsts. Thanks to the grants already secured in the next year, we will be continuing to deliver the Cooklng on a Budg61 Course, Craft groups, Mental He81th Resilience training, Mindfulness Walks, and increased Support Work hours. Also, we will bo able to deliver a whole host of activities to help those with poor mental heallh thanks to a grant from the NHS Wellness Fund. We have ended the year in a strong position financially with a good balance of cash of £102,777. Approved by the Trustees on 9th Decemb8r 2024 and signed on their behalf by= Trustee name: Colin Bennett Trustee name: Janett rawford Position: Chair Position: Trust8e
Water Lily Project (a Gompany limited by guarantee) Independent Examiner's Report Forthe year ended 30 September 2024 Independenl Examinerfs Report to th• Trustees of Water Lily Projè¢t (a company limit6d by guaranlee) I report lo the Trustees Dn our examination of the accounts of Water Lily Project {Ihe Charity'l registered number 1145718 for the year ended 30 September 2024. which are set out on pages 8 to 18. Re8ponsibilitie¥ and ba¥18 of report As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of our examination of the Charily's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In Garrying out my examination we have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commlssion under sectlDn 1451511bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examin6rf8 ststement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attentlon in conngcllon with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. 11 accounting records were not kept in respoct of the Charity as roqulred by secllon 130 of the Act., or 21 the accounts did not acrnrd wllh those records,. or 31 the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concBmlng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other Ihan any requireThenl that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, vlew which is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matlers in connection with the examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sue Winlle Ind8pendent Examiner Association of Accounting Technicians Oak Accounting Limited 7 B8scott Road Wallisdown Boumemouth Dorsel BH118RJ Date.. . 2024
Water Llly ProJg¢t (a comp8ny limited by guarantee) Slatement of Financlal Activities For the year ended 30 September 2024 Charlty reglstratlon nurnbor: 1145718 Company Roglstration number." 07789396 Notes 2024 Unrostricted 2024 Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total INCOMING ESOURCES al Donations and legacies b} Fundraising aclivities ¢1 Grants received dl Investment income e) Other income 21a} 2(b) 2(c) 2{d} 2(e) 16.281 36,415 32,500 1,107 30 16,281 36,415 111,713 1,107 30 14,149 31.445 97,085 338 138 79,213 Total incoming resources 86.333 79.213 165,546 143,155 RES UR ES EXPENDED al Salary and pension costs b) Property costs c} Café costs d) Charity admlnlstration 3{al 31b) 31c) 3(d) 39.954 2.478 8.395 5,813 64.078 10,205 4,082 5.286 104,032 12,683 12,477 11,099 86,514 12.578 11,500 10,956 Total resources 56,640 83,651 140.291 121,548 Net Incomlngl (outgolng) resources before transfers TRAN FER Gross translers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out 29.693 {4,438) 25,255 21,607 8,125 17,5001 8.125 {8.125} 375 13751 (6251 Net Incomlngl (outgolng) resourcos after transfers 30,318 (5,063) 25,255 21,607 Nat movement In fund8 30,318 (5,063) 25,255 21.607 RECON ILIA TI NOF UND Total funds brought forward 1 October 2023 44,349 36,879 81,228 59,621 Total funds carried forward 30 Septèmber 2024 74,667 31.816 106,483 81,228 The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these accounts.
Water Lily Prolect (a company limlted by gtsarantee) Balance Sheet As at 30 September 2024 Charlty registralion number: 1145718 Company Registration numbor: 07789396 Notes 2024 2024 2023 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Current account Deposit account Petty cash 9.050 9,686 92.891 200 10,735 76,195 235 CURRENT LIABILITIES Amounts falling du8 Wlthin one year 102,777 87,165 5,344 5,937 Net current assets 106,483 81,228 NET ASSETS 106,483 81,228 CHARITABLE FUNDS Unrcslricted Funds Restricted Funds 74,667 31,816 44.349 36,879 106,483 81.228 For the year ended 30 Soptombor 2024 the Charity was enlilled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 r818llng lo small companl8s. Directors. responsibilities.. The members have not required the Charity to obtaln an audit of its accounts In accordanc8 With sectlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006,, and The directors acknowledge their sponSIbl11116S for complying wilh the requirements of thè Act with respect to accotsnting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts h8ve been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject lo the Small Companies Regime. The accounts on pages 8 to 18 were approved by the directorsl trustees on 9th December 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Trustee name.. Colin Bennett Trustee name: Jan Crawford Positlon: Chair Position: Trustee The notes on pages 10 to 18 fom an integral part of these accounts.
Water Llly Project (a Gompany lifflited by guar8nteo) Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 30 September 2024 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accountln Conventions The accounts have been prepared in accordancE with the fDllowing regulations= Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charitias preparing their accounts in accordanc8 Wlth the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland I'FRS 102,1.. The Charities Act 2011,. and The Companies Acl 2006. fPre Tatlon The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis. The Charity meets Ihe definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at hlstorical cost or transaction value, unless otherwise slated in the re18vant accounting polloy note. The Charlty has taken advantage of the FRS 102 exemption from preparing a cash flow for charillas whl¢h ar8 not largé. Goin Con ern The Trustees consider th81 there are no material un¢ertainlles about the Charity's ability to mntlnue as a going concem nor any significant aa5 of unc8rtalnty that affect the carrying value of ass&ts held by the Charity. Incomin Resources Income is recognised when the Charity has lagal enlillgm8nt to the funds, any performance condltions attached to lh8 ilemlsl have been mel, It is prob8ble that the income will bè receivèd and the arnounl can be measured reliably. All Incomlno r8sovrces are accounted for gross. Specifically: l) Donations and lega¢les Donations are r8cognised when the Charlty has been nolififjd in wrllln9 of both the 8mount and settlement dat8. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the Charity before il is entitled to the funds, the Income is not r8cognls8d until eithor those condltions are fully mel. or the fullilrnent of those condllions is wholly wllhin the control of the Charily and il is probable that those conditions wlll be fulfillèd in lh8 reporting period, L&gacies are accounted for when the Trustees are legally entllled to Ihg amounts due. li) Grants Income from Government and olh8r grants Is r8cognis8d when the Charlty has entitlement to th8 funds, any performance conditions 811aCh to the grants have been mel. il is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of the grant can be rngasured reliably. Ill) Investment Incom• Intoresl on funds held on dep0511 is recognised when receivable and the amount can be measured réliably by th8 Charity-, this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid by the bank. Iv) Oth•r income Any other Income is recognised when it is receivable. Resources Ex ended Expenditure, inclusive ol any VAT which cannot be recovered. is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a paym¢nt lo a third party, it Is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Sp8cificalfy'.
Water Llly Project (8 Gompany limited by guarantee) Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 30 Seplember 2024 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Charitable activities As a small charity. most of the Charity's acttvities are directly linked to charitsble activities and therefore most of the Charitys expendilure items are charitable costs. The Charity has not reported ils income and expenditure on an activity basis, inslaad il has adoptod an approach based on the nature of incoma received and gxpendlture incurred. All support type costs le.g. office, administration and governance) are separately disclosed by category and were all incurred direcuy in connectlon with activities of the Charity. howevar an apportionrnent of thos8 support typo Gosta betrN¢en dlfferont aGlivilles 15 not practical. An accrual is mad8 at the year end for short term employee bonefits, including any untaken annual leave which has been agreed to be carried over to the next financial year. Most of the management is carried out wlhoul charge by volunteers. This int8ngiblg cost Is not included in the Statement of Financlal Actlviliès. Taxatlon The Charity is considered lo pass the t8St set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finances Act 2010 and therefore meets lh8 definltion of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposgs. Accordlngly, the Charity is potentially axempt from laxalion in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of ihe Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargoable Gains Act 1992, to the extent Ihal suGh in¢orn8 or gains arg applled exclusively lo charitable purposes. Cash and cash o lents Cash and cash equivalenls comprise cash on hand and call d9posils, and other short-term highly liquid Inv8Stm8nts that are readily convertible lo a known amount of cash and are subject lo an insignificanl risk of change in value. Fund structur• Unrestricted inGome funds are general funds that are 8vallable for use at the Trustees dlscretion In furlherancg of the objgclives of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestriclad funds Sat aside for spacific purposes al the discretion of the Truslé8S. Restricted income funds are those donated for us8 in a specific area or for specific purposes. the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. l) Flxtures, fittings and fumlture All fixtures, fitting5 and non-technical equipment are expensed in the year the cost is Incued. In the view of the Trustees this mcKe accurately r&fl8cts the reality of the carrying value of the assets concemed. (11) Computers and other technical equlpment Computers. kitchen and technical equipment are expensed in the year the cost is incurred, unless the individual item costs over £1,000. In the vlew of the Trustees thls more accurately reflects the reality of the carrying value of the assets Accrued income Income which has been reeognised in incomin9 rasource¥ in the year in acGordanGe with accounting policy Id} abové, that has not been received by the year end is recorded as accrued income in the balan shgel. 11
Water Lily Project (a comp8ny limited by guar8ntee) Notes to the Accounts Icontinuedl For the year ended 30 September 2024 2. INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Donatio sandle ac Donations 16.281 16,281 14,149 Sub-tot81 for 2024 Sub-total for 2023 16.281 14,149 16.281 14.149 14.149 Fundralsln Ivi le8 Fundraising W8ter Lily Cafe Sub-total for 2024 502 35,913 502 35.913 1,810 29,635 36,415 36,415 31,445 Sub-lot81 for 2023 31,445 31,445 Grants recelved Grdnts received 32,500 79,213 111,713 97.085 Sub-total for 2024 Sub-total for 2023 32,500 79,213 82,085 111,713 97.085 97,085 vestmo Inco Bank interest General 1,107 1,107 338 Sub-total lor 2024 1,107 1,107 338 Sub-total for 2023 338 338 co Water Lily Room Hire Refunds and misc income 30 30 120 18 Sub-tot81 for 2024 Sub-lotal for 2023 30 138 138 138 2024 total Incomlng resources 86,333 79,213 165,546 143,155 2023 total incoming roUrCeS 61,070 82.085 143,155 12
Water Lily Pro]¢ct (a comp8fFy limited by gu8r8ntee) Notes to the Accounts Icontlnued) For the year ended 30 September 2024 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED 2024 2024 Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Unrestricted Sala and enslon costs Gross salary costs Pension costs Training and other staff costs Sub-total for 2024 Sub-total for 2023 37.653 2,301 64,078 101,731 2.301 84,434 1,818 262 39.954 64,078 71,693 104,032 86.514 14,821 86,514 Pro Rent Payable Property repairs and renewals Insurance Water Lily Ulilities Sub-total for 2024 159 4,941 30 642 4.592 5,100 33 642 6,908 5,100 2.142 563 4,773 12.578 2,316 2,478 10,205 12,683 Sub-total for 2023 12,578 12.578 Food for Cafe Café refurbishm8nl Café equipment Costs Sub-total for 2024 Sub-tot81 for 2023 7,646 3,665 11.311 10,900 749 417 1,166 600 8,395 soo 4,082 12,477 11,500 11,500 10,900 Charl dmlnlstratlon Activities Client servlce costs IT equipment Telephone costs Printing, postage and stationery Volunteer costs Subscriptions and le9al Accountsncy and other profession81 costs Promotional and fundraising cosls Other administrative costs Sub-total for 2024 444 548 1.306 608 305 264 82 2,047 209 4,241 557 4,685 1,105 1,306 876 506 283 82 2,047 209 2,308 851 2,864 894 974 180 35 2,500 350 268 201 19 5,813 5.286 11,099 10.956 Sub-total for 2023 2,068 8,888 10.956 2024 total resources expended 56.640 83,651 140,291 121,548 2023 tot81 rnsources expended 30,067 91.481 121,548 13
Water Lily Project (a company limited by guar8ntee) Notes to the Accounts (continuodl For Ihe year ended 30 September 2024 5. DEBTORS 2024 2023 AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Prepayments and accrued income 9,050 9,050 6. CREDITORS 2024 2023 AM UNTS FALLING D E WITHIN ONE YEAR Taxation and SoGlal Security creditor due to HMRC Accruals Other rA8dllors 3.276 2,000 68 5,344 2.840 2,500 597 5.937 7. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrastrlcted 2024 Gonaral Funds 2024 Designated Funds 2024 R•slrieted Funds 2024 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL Current a88ets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 6,401 51,084 2,649 34,193 9,050 102,777 17.500 87,165 Llabllltles Creditors.. Amounts falling due in one year Total net assets 1318} 57.167 15,026) 31,816 {5,344) 106,483 15,937) 81,228 17,500 Ropresented by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total fund8 at 30 September 2024 57,167 17,500 74,667 31,816 106.483 31.816 31,816 44,349 36,879 81,228 57,167 17,500 PRIOR YEAR." Unrestricted 2023 General Funds 2023 Designated Funds 2023 Re8trictad Funds 2023 TOTAL Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 35,146 10,000 42,019 87,165 Current liabillties Creditors.. Amounts falling due in one year Total net assets 1797) 34,349 {5,140) 36,879 (5.937) 81,228 10,000 Represenled by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds at 30 Soptember 2023 34,349 10,000 44,349 36,879 81,228 36,879 36,879 34.349 10,000 14
Water Lily Project {8 company limited by guarantee) Notes to the Aceounts (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance 1 October 2023 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Gross Transfers IN Gross Transfers OUT Balance 30 September 2024 Unrestrict8d funds Gener81 Fund Sl. Aldhelm's Chapel Trust Lloyds Bank Foundation Deslgnat&d Reserve 34,349 53,833 7,500 25,000 (56,6401 625 32,167 (7,500) 10.01)O 25,000 17,500 7,500 44,349 86,333 56,640 8,125 7,500 74.667 Restrl¢ted funds Awards for Ail 1,667 (1,6671 Alice Ellen Cooper Dean - Core Community Action Neork 10,000 17,217) 2.783 Christchurch Charitable Trust The Cooperative 2,500 12,209) 291 DCF - Foodl Warmth DCF - Cooking on Budget DCF- BCP Food & Energy DCF- Neighbourhood DCF- Mlndfulness Walk Garfield Weston Magd81an Trust- Breakf85t Mary Magdalen Trust National Lottery Community Fund People H8alth Trust Postcode Local Trust 7,181 (7,181} (2,5081 (2,083} 15,0001 12,307) 1650} 2,508 2,083 5,000 15.000 1,586 698 12,693 312 698 12.352 (624) 20,000 (7,6481 250 12,244 (12,235) (24,999) (7,572) 259 25,000 (1) Talbot Village Trust Tesco 10,000 2.428 375 1375) 36,879 79,213 83,651 625 31,816 Total funds 81.228 165,546 140,291 8,125 8.125 106,483 Three fund transfers w8re made In the year.. al £7,500 from St Aldhem's Unreslricled fund Snto Designated Reserves which was made as part of the slated reserves policy,- b} £624 from Restricted Magdalen Trust into General Funds to cover room hire costs. and c) £1 from Restricted P08tcode Local Trust into General Funds to Ver room hire costs. 15
Water Lily Project (a Gompany limited by guarantee) Noles to the Accounts (continued) For the yèar ondod 30 September 2024 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (continued) PRIOR YEAR.. Balance 1 October 2022 Inconiing resources Outgolng resources Gro55 Transfers IN Gross Transfors OUT Balance 30 September 2023 General Fund Sl. Aldhalm's Chapel Trust Designated Reserve 3.721 46.070 15,000 {15.067) 115,000) 1375) 34,349 10,000 10,000 13.721 61.070 (30,067) 375 44,349 Restrlcted fund Awards for All Cooper Dean Community Action Network Chnslchurch Town Council The CoOp8rative Dorsel Community Foundation - Foodl Warrnlh Dorset Cornmunily Foundation - Cooking on a Budget Dorsel Communlty Foundation - Neighbourhood European Fund - ESFA Mary Magdalen Trust Nationwide People Health Trust Poslcode Local Trust Poslcod8 Lottery Trust Tes 10,000 (8,333) (3,3141 15,373) (1,0001 {1,4141 (7,5001 3,314 1,667 5,373 1.000 1,414 7,500 7,181 7,181 1,418 5,000 14,335} 2,083 11,868 (11.868) 698 32,526 7,281 698 132,526) 113,655) 6,624 25,000 250 25,000 663 (6631 {1,5001 1,125 375 45,900 82,085 91,481 375 36.879 Total funds 59,621 143,155 {121.548 375 (375) 81,228 Prior year transfers= Fund transfer from General to TesGO Restricled-. of the £1.500 tot81 grant re¢elv8ble, £1,125 had been received by the year end, with the balance of £375 received shortly afler the year end. A transfer of £375 was made from General Funds to cover £1.500 of related expenditure made by the year end. 16
Water Lity Projeet (a company limitsd by guarantee) Notes to the Accounts (contlnued} For the yaar endèd 30 September 2024 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (continued) FUND DESCRIPTION OF FUND PURPOSE nrestrfcle fund General Fund Unrestricted ftjnds rèceivad and used to meet other runnin9 costs and expenditure of the Charity. St. Aldhelms Chapel Trust Unrestricted funds received and used lo meet other running costs and expenditure of the Charity. Lloyds Bank Foundation Designated Reserve Unrestricted funds r8Geived and used to meel other running costs and expenditure of the Unrestricted funds held in resèrwe to meet future running costs and general expenditure. Res ricted fund8 Awards forAII Funds recaived to support dellvory of support work. Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Funds received to cover CO costs including management to continue to dellver support work. Community Action Network Funds received for mental health programmes. Christchurch Charitable Trust Funds to daliver Craft Group on a Thursday followed by a lunch for beneflciaries. The Cooperative Dorset Communlty Foundation ("DCF') - Food/W8mith Funds lo provide 1-1 support for women with mental health challenges. Reslrlct8d funds mental health support. DCF - Cooking on a Budgel Restricted funds provided lo deliver Cooking on a Budget ¢ours8. DCF- Naighbourhood DCF- Lunch Restflctèd Funds for mental He811h Resilience course. Reslrlcted funds recgived Sn sUPPOrt prolect to provide meals lo benefiGlarS6s In need. European Fund- ESFA Restricted funds received in support B8ck into Education prograrnme. Restrlcted funds recelved to provide mindfulneys walks for ben8flclaries. Restrlcted Funds for staff tralning expenses. Mary M&gdalen - Br8&kf8St Restricted funds for Breakfast Club expenses. Glub DCF- Mlndlulness Walk Mary Magdalen Trust National Lo(1gry Community Fund People Health frust Postcode L81 Twst Talbot Village Tmst Tesco Restricted fund for us8 against the core operating and running cost5 of lh8 Charity. Restricted funds received for delivery of Crafty Diggets group. Restricted fund for use against the cor8 OP8rating and running costs of th& Charity. Restricted fund for use 8gainst menlal health support worker costs of the Charity. Reslricled fund for use against supporting beneficiaries 1..1. Restricted fund for use against the core operating and running costs of the Charily. Garfield Weston 17
Water Lily Project {8 company lifflited by guarantee) Notes to the Accounts (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024 9. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 The aggregate costs of employing stsff during the year were: Gross salaries.. EmployeVs pension contributions.. 101,731 2.301 84,434 1,818 104,032 86.252 The average number of employees throughout the year was (rounded lo nearest tholel.. No employee received salary in excgss of £60,000 durlng the year {2023.' none}. During 2024 the Charity paid employer pension contributions of £2,301 12023: £1.840), and none were unpaid at the year end (2023.. £340). 10. TRUSTEES EXPENSESI BENEFITS Non8 of the Iruslees havg been paid any remun8r8tlon or r1Ved any oth8r benefits from an employmont with th8 Chartty or a related entity12023'. nil). Durlng the year no Trustees were reimbursed by the Charlty for purchaslng food frjr the ¢afè12023: £130). No olher Trustee expenses were paid12023'. nil}. 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS One trustee of the Charlty (Colin 8ennettl Is also a Iruslee o* ChrSstchurth Houslng Society, Wlnston Court, 35 Slour Rd, Christchurch BH23 1 PR, a housing association which owns th6 freehold premises al 131 Barrack Road. Rental payments totalling £5,100 were paid to Chrtstchurch Housing Society during the year 12023: £5,100). At the year end no rental amounts were outstanding lo Chrislchurch Housing Society 12023.. nil} and no amounts had been released or ¥tten off (2023.. nil). There were no other transactions with the Trustees or Key Management Personnel or other relat8d party transactions. 12. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS No p05t balance sheet ev&nts have been identifled durlng the period up to the date these accounts wsre signed. 13. GOING CONCERN REVIEW The Truste8s have assessed whether the use of the golng conc8m basls is appropriate and have considered possSble events or conditions th81 might cast significant doubl on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going conGem. The Trustees havg made this assessment for a period of at least one year from th8 date of approval of thg financial statements. The Trustees have concluded the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and Iher8fore conlinu8s lo adopt the going concorn basis in preparing ils Accounts. 15. COSTS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES 2024 2023 During the year the followlng amounts were payable In respect of.. Costs of the independent examination Other accountancy services 250 1,797 2,047 200 2,300 2,500 18