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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBF.R: 07835718 (F.ngland and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1147186
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
CVS Brent
Grant Ha￿0d Lerinan Davis LLP
Chartered Accountants
Second Floor, Kirkland House
11-15 Peierborough Road
Harrow
Middlesex
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Contents of the Financial Statements
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Balance Sheet
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Report of the Trustees
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The trusiees who are also directors of the charity for the PilTposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their reporr with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Aecounting and Reporting by Charitieg.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepariiig their
accoiii)ts in accordance with the Financial Reportitjg Standard applicable in the UK and Repiiblic of Ireland IFRS 102)
(cffective l Janiiary. 2019}.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Principal activity
The charity'5 principal activity for the year, which 15 Set out in the Articles of Association, was to provide practical
support to voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises, i.e. organisational development. networking,
representation, advocacy and liaisLTrn, community development.
The local voluntary, community and social enteTpfi5e sector IVCSE} in Brent strive to improve the live5 of local
residcnts. CVS Breiit keeps the sector iiifomied about ￿lldIng and development opportiiiiities, sirengtlicns the skills and
knowledge of the frontline workforce through the provision of funding, advice, support and training. The sector is
supported,. to share insights on key issues and ideas for improvement both directly and via our Thematic Leaders.
The VCSE in Brent is represented at borough based integrated health partnership level. on the leadership ￿￿0Up as part
of Third Sector Together (38T) VCSE hcalth sector sub -regional group and engaged in ¢m¢rg¢n¢y planning where w¢
echo the value of trusted frontline organisations and keep leaders.
CVS Brent 5UPPOrts the sector to engage in local subreujional level able to collaborate for good. open the pathway
beN'een under heard voices gnd policy Ingkers can be heard at the highest levels share key messages to policy Inakers
speak up guide and advocate Lin behalf of the local secior.
CVS Brent workstreain fall into tliree interconnected workstreams..
l. Funding & Organisation Development
2. Polic>, & Partnership Development
Cotnmuiiity & healtli developtnent
Funding & Organisation Development
As part of our LBB infrastructure support contract, the VCSE sector has access to ￿nding. advice, support and trdining
opportunities. CVS Brent host one to one sessions 10 support the VCSE in Brent, ensuring they meet legal, governance
and financial compliance alongside funders that offer bespoke support. Funders such as the local authority, National
Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Ltstterv Community Fund and healtl) fundeis maii)tain regular coi)tact with the
sector in Brent. AlonLT side this a teain of oruaiiisation developineiit specialist.. community accoiintant, lebTal Structure
and fundraising strategi%t support the sertor to meet refre%h their policie%, access training, updat¢ policie% and
procedures, meet compliance requirements and prepare funding applications.
2) Policy & Partnership Development
Brent is recognised as a borough with great diversity. More than 70 languages are spoken. it is the second most
deprived London Boi"ou¥h, Ivith high levels of poverty and health iiiequality. Frontline or¥ani5ations ale encouraged to
speak up on behalf of service users to improve the lives of local re5ideiits aiid to do their part to protect the environinent.
CVS Brent coordinates a network of leaders that brin&s iogeiher nominated leaders known gs Thematic leaders who lead
networks such as food, advice, mental health and homelessness. engages frontline leaders to influence social policy
key role as leaders that collaborate to lead and innuence social policy.
3) Communit). & health development- Our bottom-up approach
In a eliinate M'ith high levels of poverty, deprivation and disadvantage residents face higher levels of racial
discrimination. Local organisations are supported to adopt a strength5 based approacli to develop coinmunities. As part
of our approach CVS Brent adopts the Asset Based community Developmeni Approach to build stronger communities.
Locally based organisations are encouraged to nliminate one to two members of their team.
Over the past year in the midst of the cost of living crisis and the energy price crisis CVS Brent continued to support the
development of the VCSE sector in Brent. This involved..
Continuing to provide organisational development (capacity building) support io existing organisaiions and help create
new VCS organis£ltions for the benefit of the resident5 they serve.
WorkinuT collaboratively with oiir strategic partners to PTovide services and activities with a focus on supporting the
needs of residents and voluntary and community organisations.
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Partnership working with fiinders, such as the National Lottery Community Flind (NLCFI, National Lottery Heritage
Fund, Greater London Authority, Brent Coiincil's Brent Advice Fiinds.
Co-ordinating the Thematic Lead Networks meetings with the strategic leaders.
Core Services
CVS Brent's services included".
l ) Organisational development covering 18 areas of support, e.g., legal strnctllres, governance, ￿ndraISing to more tha]i
180 organisations.
2) Netivorking and collaboration-. (li} Thematic Lead Networks. which work collaboratively within the sector in order to
work in partnership with Brent Council to address priorities that will Tnake life better for local resident5, such as the
Black Community Action Plan Steering Group, Environment Foruin {ii) Back to Health and 3ST to tackle health
inequalities locally in Brent.
3) Building and supporting the voice and role of the voluntary and community sector for influencing local policy
agendgs. e.g. VCSE Forum meeiings.
4) Polic}, and Partnerships.. Representation, advocacy and liaison; opportunities for VCS to connect and influence local
polic),; amplifyiii¥ VCS voice," partnership workinu with local. re¥ional and national statiitory bodies, funder5. voluiitary
and the private sector.
One partnership example was to steer and support the development of the Asset for Brent's
Community. partnership made up of local partners w'orking together 10 secure premises.
5) Grant Management and administration." CVS Brent managed the administration of Brent Advice Fund grants on
behalf of Citizens Advice Brent and Brent Council.
6) To close the year 535 organisations participated in oiir roadshows held in partnership with Imperial College Health
partners
7) As part of our sustsinability and support to the sector we have promot¢d the iinportgnce of investm¢nt in digital sector
development, collaborative approaches to work and the importance of diversifying the VCSE income stream.
Public benefit
The piiblic benefits from CV8 Brent's %ervice% through the siipport we offer to new and existing VC%E organi%ations,
which in ium supports local people. communities and the environment. CVS Brent contributes to the sustainability of
VCSE organisations by providing vital infrastructure support services to the most vulnerable people living in the London
borough of Bient.
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STRATEGIC REPORT
Achievements and performanee
Thi5 past )ear ha5 been 01)e of the most challengin(T in recent meinoti. for CVS Brent. A5 Chair of Trustee5, 1 want to
acknowledge candidly the pressiires the organisation has faced-both operationally and strategic8lly-as well as the
resilience shown by our staff, volunieers, partners, and the wider voluntary and community sector in Brent.
A Year of Tran5ltion and Challenge
The organisation navigated a significant period of transition, including a change in leadership and the appointment of an
interim CEO. Leadership changes, Nwhile somttimes necessary tts repositioi) an organisation, inevitabl>' bril)¥ uneertainty.
For CVS Brent, this period required considerable focu5 on rebuilding relationships, restoring confidence across the
se¢tor, and reaffirming our %trdtcgic direction.
These changes occutred atsainst a backdrop of increasin(T
demand across the voluntary and coininunity sector. As
cost-of-living pressures continued to affect local residents and the organisatiot]s that support thein. CVS Bret]t foulld
itself needing to deliver more guidance, more ¢apa¢ity-building support, gnd more c(bordination-g11 while managing its
own internal restructures.
De5Plte tliese pressures: the organisation remained Stable and continued to fulfil its core tll15sion. Staff and volunteers
maintained service deliverv, strennthened key projects, and upheld our responsibilities to partners and ￿nders. Their
dedication during this un¢ertain period deserves substantial recognition.
Evidence of Progresg and Community Impaet
Even in the midst of organisational challenge. the year saw notable achievements..
Community impact projects such as Back to Health. We Wear Heritage, and the Brent Health Roadshows delivered
taiiLFible beiiefits across Brent.
Organisational support and training reached over 300 organisations, demonstrating both the need for and value of CVS
Brent's role.
Renewed and expanded funding strengthened the organisation's financial base.
Digital transfomation ivork continued to enhance the sector's efficiency and cybei awareiiess.
Green Shoots of Stabilit} and Renewal
While the challen(Te5 of the year cantjot be understated, the Board is greatly encouraged by the early si￿5 of
stabilisation now emerging.
The appointment of our new CEO marks a turning poinL bringing renewed clarity, strategic focus, and a commitment to
rebuildin¥ and stren¥thenin¥ partnerships acros5 Brent.
Looking Fornard.. A More Stable and Ambitlous Future
With new leadership in place, strengthened partnerships, and a more secure funding p05ltion, the Board 15 confident that
CV% Brent is eniering a period of renewed stability and strategic opportunity.
Conclus1011
Although the year has been one of difficulty and transition, it hgs also revealed the strength, adaptability, and
commitment that define CVS Breni. With a new CEO, a more focused strategic trajeciory,, and the strong support of the
local authority, we are beginning to see the green Shoots of a more Stable and confident future.
Financial review
Reserves policv
CVS Brent aims to maintain its reserves in the following ways..
Maintaining at least three months operating costs in the event that the Organisation having to wind down due to a
reduction in illCOTne or ￿ndIn￿ being withdrawi).
Siifficient funds to ensure payment of redundancy to existing staff if required
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STRATEGIC REPORT
Financial and risk rnanagemeNt objective5 and policies
The Trustees have a duly to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure that gppropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trnstees oversee a risk manaueinent policy, which is undeTpinned by..
A Risk Register that is regularly reviewed b}. the Chief Executive and Treasurer.
An annual review by the board of Trustees of the major risks which ihe Charity may have ro face in the following year.
The t5tablishment of systems and proLedures for mitigating those risks and
The implementation of appropriate actions to minimise the potential impact on the Charity should any of those risks
materialise.
The Risk Regisier includes both sirategic and operational risks. Examples of strategic risk are stability and security of
funding stTeEuns, adequacy of casli flow, iinpact of the cost-of-living crisis on local residents across CVS Brent's
activities, uncertainties in the external environment.
Future plans
Looking ahead, CVS Brent is ivell-positioned to continue building on these successes. The foundation laid during this
period. pgrticularly the digital advancements, will serve as a springboard for futllre initiglives aimed at further
strengthening the local voluntary sector. By continuing to adapt and innovate. CVS Brent will remain a vital resource for
organisations in Brent, helping them to navigate challenges, seize opportunities. and make a lasting impact in the
community.
Furthem)ore, we will invest in capacity-building initiatives to strengthen our team's skills and capabilities. This will
enable us to deliver high-quality serviceg and achieve our strategie objectives.
In ¢on¢lusion, are proud of the progress we have made over the past year aiid are confideiit in our ability to navigat¢
the challenges ahead. We extend oiir gratitude to our dedicated team, partners, and supporters for their unwavering
commitment and support.
We look forw2rd to another success￿] J'ear.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Gov¢rning document
CVS Breni is a registered Charl￿ and company limited by guarantee. CVS Brent has ensured effective gL)vernance
IhrouJ(T out the year, following all provisions and procedures in its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Membership of CVS Breiit j5 open to local voluntary and coinmunity organi5ations, which meet the ciiteria for
membership.
Reeruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are provided with an induction pack and an update on the progress of the or£anisation. The induction pack
includes a briefing on their obligations under charity and company law: the decision making processes within CVS
Brent, the Business Plan and information relating to operational and financial management. There is also provision for a
skills audit tor Trustees where training can be provided, when necessary.
Undei. the Articles of Association, the Board of Trllstees appoint new tn]5tees who are required to Stand for election at
the next Annual General Meeting. One third of the existing trustees are required to stand for re-election at the same
meeting.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational Structure
CVS Brent is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees. The Board consists of 6 trustees. who are responsible for
ensuring that the organisation fuifils its responsibilities in relation to both Chariiy and Company law. The Chief
Executive. who oversees the strategic and operatioi)al management of the oiganisation. reports to the Chair of the
Trustees.
Stsff and contract team members..
Dean Loughran
Ibrahim Ansari
Kristine Wellington
Marika Mason
Steven Fahe
Verona Ljnch
Susan Cave
Tessa Munro
Patrica Wharton
Carn]en Cameron
Bybreen Samuels
Sarah Oyadele
Dunstanette Kuti
Funders
Macmillan
ICB NW London
City Bridge Trnst
London Borough of Brent
National Lottery Heritage Fund
NHS England -Imperial College Health Pattners
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company nurnber
07835718 {England and Wales)
Registered Charity nurnber
1147186
Registered office
SEIDS Hub
Empire Way
Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 ORJ
Trustees
S M Kabir
E Al-Ebadi
N Hojte
A Morris Treasurer {resigned 22.1.2025)
C R Murray Chair
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Exafftiner
Grant Harrod Lerman Davis LLP
Chartered Accountants
Second Flotsr, Kirkland House
11-15 PeteTborOil￿ Road
Harrow
Middlesex
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Report of the tr
directors, on
es incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company
2Y6120?6
. and signed on th¢ board's behalf by..
CMKJP
BFJW5W)AFE4DD..
C R Murray - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees ol
CVS Brent
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CVS Brent ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees oil my examination of the account5 of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's irustees of the Company (and also itg directors for the purposes of company law) vou are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Companie5 Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied m)'self that the accounts of the Company are not required 10 be gudited under Part 16 of the 2006 Aci
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of Iny examination of youi charity's accoui)ts as earried
out iii)der Sectioi) 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 {'the 201 l Act,). In carryiiigF out my exatnination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission linder Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since y'oiir charity s gFross illCOTne exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confimi
that l am qiialificd to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants, I￿h]Ch is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed iny exainination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
exgmination giving me cause to believe..
accounling records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the account5 do not accord ii.ith those records; or
the accounts do not comply M'ith the accounting requiTeinents of Section i96 of the 2006 Act other than any
reqiiirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is noi a matter considered gs part of gn independeni
examination: or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance ivith Ihe meihods and principles of the Stateinent of
Recommended Practice for accounting aiid reportin¥ by charities (applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Ut( and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021).
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whith attention should
be drai￿ in this report in order to enable a proper understandingT of the accounts to be reached.
8bJn•dty.
DtNJBCF0214FB .
Jeremy Harrod FCCA
Grant Harrod Lerman Davis LLP
Chartered Accountants
Second Floor, Kirkland House
11-15 PeteTborough Road
Harrow
Middlesex
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Date..
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Statement of Finaneial Activitie5
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Totsl
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
24,675
24,675
34.702
Charitable activitie5
Capacity building
52,451
259,944
312,395
289.638
Total
77,126
259,944
337.070
324,i40
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Capacity building
116,6i7
359.698
476.Ji5
414,164
r4ET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(39.511)
(99.754)
(139.265}
{89,824)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total lunds brought fon*ard
27.55.5
217.742
245.297
3i5,121
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(11.956)
117.988
106.Oi2
245,297
The notes fom) part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 Mareh 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Totsl
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2,727
2,727
4.617
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
10
7,082
24,217
101,105
16,883
108.187
41.100
173.739
159,920
31,299
117,988
149.287
33i,659
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(45,982)
145.982)
{92,979)
NET CURRENT ASSETSI{LIABILITIES}
(14,68i)
117,988
103.305
240,680
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
(11,956)
117,988
106,032
245.297
IYET ASSETS
(11,956)
117,988
106,032
245.297
FUNDS
Unrcstricted fiinds
Restricted funds
12
(11,956)
117,988
27,555
217,742
TOTAL FUNDS
106,032
245,297
The charitable company is entitled to extmptiotj from audit uiider Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 Marcli 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trnstees acknowled(Te their responsibilities for
(a}
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records thai comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Aet 2006 and
preparing financial 5tatement5 which bjive a ti'ue and fair view of the State of affair5 of the charitable company as
at thc cnd of cach financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each fjnancial year in accordance ivith th¢
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvise comply with the requirements of Ihe Companies Aci
2006 relating tLI financial siatements. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b}
The financial statements were appToved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
on
..2./.f/.202fj....
and were signcd on its behalf by..
Swby..
C R Murray- Trusiee
The notes fom) part of these financial statements
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Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1118,8201
127,499
Net tash {used in}/pn)vided by operating activities
1118,8?01
127,499
Change in eash and Cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents ut the
beginning of the reporting period
(118,8201
127,499
159.920
32.421
Cash and cash equii'alents at the end of
the reporting period
41.100
159.920
The notes fonn part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
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RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Nct expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial ActiTr'ities)
Adjustments for..
Depreciatioii charges
Decrea%e in dcbtors
{Decrease)lincrease in creditors
(139,265)
189,824)
1,890
65.552
{46.997)
1,890
166,i38
49.095
Net cash (used iTh)Iprovided by operations
1118,820)
127,499
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FVNDS
At 1.4.24
Cash flow
At il.i.25
Net cash
Cash at bank
159,920
1118,8201
41,100
159,920
1118,820)
41,100
Ttstsl
159,920
1118,8201
41,100
The notes fonn part of these financial stateinents
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Note5 to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial staternellts
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is g public benefit entiry under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance ivith the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Staiement
of Recommended Practice applicable tts charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reportii)u Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 20191,,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Staiidard applicablc in Ihe UK and Rcpublic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statemeni Lif Financial Activities once ihe charit}, has entitlement to ihe funds, it
probable that the inLome ivill be received and the ￿￿ount Lan be inea5uied reliably.
Expenditure
Liabiliiieg are recognised as expenditure as st￿n as There is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it 15 probable tliat a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accoiinted for on an accrllals basis and has
been classified linder headings that aggregate all Cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Tangible fiAed assets
Depreciatitsn is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
Compuier equipment
25010 on cost
Taxation
The charity. is exempt from Corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in a¢¢ordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted fund5 can only be used for particular restricted purposes Wlthin the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified b}. the donor or when ￿ndS are raised for particular restricted PUTposes.
Further explanation Lifthe nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension eost5 and other post-retirernent benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the chariiable
company's pension scheme are charged io the Statement of Financial Activities in the period ro which they relate.
DONATIOIYS AND LEGACIES
2025
2024
Other projectg
24,675
34,702
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Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Activity
Capacity building
Grants
312,i95
289,638
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows..
2025
2024
City of London
REND
LBB Capacit>. Building
Asset5 for Brent cotninunity
Macmillan ¢an¢er siipport
NLHF National Lottery Heritage
Groundivork
Emergency Partners
47.200
14,000
96,i12
194.500
4,950
12.609
22.617
8,318
4,500
19.312
81.425
12,477
270.726
277.494
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
Capacity. building
476,i35
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE}
Net incomel(expenditure} is stared after charginglcrediting)..
2025
2024
DepreciatiL)n- owned assets
1.890
1.890
TRVSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee5' reinunei'ation or other benefits for the year ended i l March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees expeThses
There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salarie5
Other pension costs
107,619
2,049
105,783
2,299
109,668
108,082
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2025
2024
Direct staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fuiids
Total
nds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donaiiong and legacies
34.702
i4,702
Charitable activities
Capacity building
24.962
264,676
289,638
Total
59,664
264.676
324.340
EXPENDITURE ON
Ch#rituble activities
Capacity buildiiig
68,675
345,489
414,164
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE}
Transfers between funds
{9.011)
{2,785}
180,813)
2,785
{89,824)
Net movement in funds
111,796}
178,0281
(89.824)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
rotal funds brought forwaTd
39,351
295,770
335,121
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
27,555
217,742
245,297
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CVS Brent
Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At l April 2024 aiid 31 March 2025
5,214
12,925
18,li9
DEPRF.CIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
5.214
8.308
1,890
13,522
1,890
At 31 March 2025
5,214
10,198
15,412
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
2.727
2.727
At 31 March 2024
4,617
4,617
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepa}'menrs and accrued income
75.037
33.150
161,596
12,143
108,187
17i,7i9
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Social seciii'ity and other taxes
Otlier creditors
AC¢n￿[S and deferred income
72,647
9,5i2
73
1,894
10,800
10,800
45,982
92,979
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Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
12.
MOVEMEiNT IN FUNDS
Net
moven)ent
in fund5
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General ￿nd
27,555
(39,511)
(11,956)
Restricted funds
BCAN
City Bridge Trust
London Borough of Brent- BCAP
B2H ICS - Back to Health
NHS Enuland ICS-REND
NLHF National Lottery Heritage Fund-we
Wear Heritage
17,668
7,705
17,478
99,001
17,i14
(17.668)
18,i63
(17,478)
(22,342)
(2,053)
26,068
76,659
15,261
58.576
(58,576)
217,742
(99,754)
117,988
TOTAL FUNDS
245.297
{139,265)
106,032
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
77.126
{116,637)
(39,511)
Rutricted funds
Capacity Building (London Borough of
Brent)
BCAN
City" Bridge Trust
London Borough of Brent- BCAP
B2H ICS - Back to Health
NHS Enuland ICS-REND
NLHF National Lottery Heritage Fund-we
Wear Heritage
96,i12
(96.i12)
(17,668)
(28,837)
{17,478)
(22,342)
(16,053)
(17,668)
18,)63
{17,478)
(22,J42)
(2,053)
47,200
14,000
102.432
{161.008)
(58.576)
259,944
{359:698)
(99,754)
TOTAL FUNDS
337.070
{476,335)
{139,265)
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CVS Brent
Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
12.
MOVEMEiNT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for Move￿ent in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fui)d
i9,i51
(9,0111
(2,785)
27,555
Restricted funds
LBB CapaLit>' Building
BCAN
City" Bridge Trust
National Lottery Community Fund
London Borough of Brent- BCAP
B2H ICS - Back to Health
NHS England ICS-REND
NLHF National Lottery Heritsge Fund-we
Wear Heritage
Mutiial Aid
Roadshows
74
17,806
19,048
(741
{li8)
{11:343)
(1.208)
17,668
7,705
1.208
17,478
145,413
10,951
17,478
99,001
17,i14
{46,4121
6,363
8.5,000
{26,4241
58,576
(1,546)
1,546
295.770
{80.813)
2,785
217,742
TOTAL FUNDS
335.121
{89,824)
245,297
Comparative net movernent in fvnds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
59.6fv1
{68.675)
(9.011)
R¢stri£l¢d funds
LBB Capacity Building
BCAN
City. Bridge Trust
National Lottery Community Fund
B2H ICS - Back to Health
NHS England ICS-REND
NLHF National Lottery Heritage Fund-we
Wear Hei'itagFe
Mutual Aid
Roadshows
Assets for bi'eni communitv
Macmillan Cancer Support
194.500
{194.574)
(138)
(11:i43)
(1,208)
(46,412)
(23,637)
(74)
(138)
(11:i43)
(1,208)
(46,412)
6,36?
30.000
22,617
(49,041)
(26,424)
(1.546)
(4,950)
(12.609)
(1,546)
4,950
12,609
264.676
1345,489)
{80,813)
TOTAL FUNDS
324,340
{414,164)
(89,824)
Capacity BuildingGeneral Fund (LBB)
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CVS Brent
Notes to the Financial Staternent5- Colltinlled
for the year ended 31 March 2025
12.
MOVEMEiNT IN FUNDS- continued
The purpose of this fund is our general capacit>, building service for local VCSE organisations, including
document checking, advice, traiiiin17 and sector Specific infoTmation provision.
Brent Advice Partnership (BAP Groups)
Tlie puryose of this fund is to provide IT administration (helpdesk aiid websites) for the wider advice
partnership of local VCS advice agencies and administrdtion of the Brent Advice Fund grants.
London Borough of Brent- Capacit}. Building IVSIF)
The puryose of thi5 fund is to provide gFranttnaking investment local VCS advice agencies to improve advice
qualit), and provision.
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were nLI related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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