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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1147903

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

FOR

FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Fairhurst Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Statement of Financial Position 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 10
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objective of the charity is to advance the education of pupils in Ridgewood Community High School "the school" in particular by:

  1. Developing effective relationships with staff, parents and others associated with the school

  2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of pupils.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

We provide after school and holiday club for disabled children between the ages of 11 and 19. We are still tackling the lasting damage of the pandemic, yet now also face a new challenge: the cost-of-living crisis. Young, disabled people in Burnley need us now more than ever and there are no other provisions in the area. Our safeguarding concerns have increased by 50% on the previous year. Of these, mental health, family environment, and neglect concerns have already significantly increased, and we expect more as parents/carers become less able to feed, clothe and keep children warm.

Of the young people on our books; 11 are looked after children, 1 is on a child protection plan, 41 are on a Child in Need plan, 8 have been referred for Early Help and 12 are Post-Looked After.

Currently, 1 in 3 young people in Burnley already live in poverty, with their basic needs (heating, clothing, food etc) not being met. These are dire circumstances that need to be addressed quickly.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Despite the upheaval during this financial year the charity's total gross income continued to increase, up to £49,757 from £35,859 the previous year, and reported a surplus of £12,979, which is to be transferred to reserves. The trustees will continue to seek ways to finance projects and services for our members and develop a reserve fund to provide financial security.

FUTURE PLANS

We are extremely concerned about how our children and their families will cope during the coming months. There will be a far greater need to feed and warm young people, especially in the evenings and weekends. The Friends of Ridgewood is scaling up our services to match the need of our children.

Over the coming months, we will look to provide an adapted support package. This includes but is not limited to free hot meals for young people, entry to a warm building, warm clothes and Christmas present support. We also want to expand the charity to help students at other schools and potentially look to open up a weekend club.

The charity will continue to work closely with Ridgewood Community High School and the local authority to safely provide services and projects during uncertain times. We will be flexible in our approach to project development and delivery, putting the safety of our members, staff and the wider community at the forefront of future plans.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Friends of Ridgewood Community High School was established and adopted its constitution on 25 January 2012, and was amended on 25 February 2020.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected under the terms of the constitution. The charity must consist of at least three trustees at any time.

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure

The trustees meet regularly to manage the affairs with the day-to-day operation and management being undertaken and overseen by all the trustees.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1147903

Principal address

Eastern Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB10 2AT

Trustees

I J Carden Mrs K E Stracey Mrs P Binder Mrs K Floyd

Independent Examiner

John B S Fairhurst BA (Hons) FCA Fairhurst Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB

Bankers

Barclays Bank UK PLC Leicester Leicestershire LE87 2BB

16 January 2023 | 12:58 GMT Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................ I J Carden - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Friends of Ridgewood Community High School

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Friends of Ridgewood Community High School (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

John B S Fairhurst BA (Hons) FCA Fairhurst

Chartered Accountants Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB 16 January 2023 | 13:38 GMT Date: .............................................

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
41,437
-
Charitable activities
General
8,320
-
Total
49,757
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
General
36,778
-
NET INCOME
12,979
-
Transfers between funds
7
1,276
(1,276)
Net movement in funds
14,255
(1,276)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
12,165
1,276
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
26,420
-
2022
Total
funds
£
41,437
8,320
49,757
36,778
12,979
-
12,979
13,441
26,420
2021
Total
funds
£
12,866
22,993
35,859
34,508
1,351
-
1,351
12,090
13,441

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH

SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 March 2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
3
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
4
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
7
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2022
£
3,075
22,404
969
23,373
(28)
23,345
26,420
26,420
26,420
-
26,420
2021
£
2,248
4,754
6,439
11,193
-
11,193
13,441
13,441
12,165
1,276
13,441

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 16 January 2023 | 12:58 GMT............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. I J Carden - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable, except for those grants which are for a future specific period, in which case the relevant amount is deferred to that period.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under 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.

Allocation and apportionment of costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly relate to charitable activities. Support costs include management fees in the year which support the charity activities.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Sports equipment - 20% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 20% on reducing balance

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

Taxation

As a registered charity, the charity is generally exempt from Income tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Value Added Tax is not generally recoverable by the Charity and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Debtors

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

Creditors

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

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid deposits.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Impairment of assets

At each reporting date assets are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If there is an indication of possible impairment, the recoverable amount of any affected asset is estimated and compared to its carrying amount. If the recoverable amount is lower, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit or loss.

If an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but not to exceed the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the profit or loss.

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures
Sports
and
Computer
equipment
fittings
equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2021
1,595
114
1,100
Additions
1,276
-
-
At 31 March 2022
2,871
114
1,100
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
319
22
220
Charge for year
255
18
176
At 31 March 2022
574
40
396
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
2,297
74
704
At 31 March 2021
1,276
92
880
4.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
£
Other debtors
22,404
5.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
£
Trade creditors
28
6.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
fund
funds
funds
£
£
£
Fixed assets
1,799
1,276
3,075
Current assets
24,649
(1,276)
23,373
Current liabilities
(28)
-
(28)
26,420
-
26,420
Totals
£
2,809
1,276
4,085
561
449
1,010
3,075
2,248
2021
£
4,754
2021
£
-
2021
Total
funds
£
2,248
11,193
-
13,441

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1/4/21
in funds
funds 31/3/22
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 12,165
12,979
1,276 26,420
Restricted funds
Sport England - Lottery grant 1,276
-
(1,276) -
TOTAL FUNDS 13,441
12,979
- 26,420
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 49,757 (36,778) 12,979
TOTAL FUNDS 49,757 (36,778) 12,979
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1/4/20
in funds
funds 31/3/21
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 12,090
(796)
871 12,165
Restricted funds
Sport England - Lottery grant -
2,147
(871) 1,276
TOTAL FUNDS 12,090
1,351
- 13,441
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 33,393 (34,189) (796)
Restricted funds
Sport England - Lottery grant 2,466 (319) 2,147
TOTAL FUNDS 35,859 (34,508) 1,351

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

An amount of £Nil (2021: £4,754) was owed by Ridgewood Community High School, an associated undertaking, as at 31 March 2022.

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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

2022 2021
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 27,547 12,866
Grants 13,890 -
41,437 12,866
Charitable activities
Sundry Income 180 5,734
School clubs income 8,140 17,259
8,320 22,993
Total incoming resources 49,757 35,859
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Travelling 592 -
Subscriptions 519 414
School project support 31,930 32,533
Sundries 490 -
Sports equipment 255 319
Fixtures and fittings 18 22
Computer equipment 176 220
33,980 33,508
Support costs
Governance costs
Professional fees 1,598 -
Accountancy 1,200 1,000
2,798 1,000
Total resources expended 36,778 34,508
Net income 12,979 1,351

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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