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 Pro￿1
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, Ch￿StChurCh
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 a￿a5 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 Incu￿ed. 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 r￿oUrCeS
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
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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
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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 Ne￿ork
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.
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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.
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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 L￿81 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
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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 r￿￿1Ved 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
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