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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1147903
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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:
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Developing effective relationships with staff, parents and others associated with the school
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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 activities for disabled children with complex medical conditions between the ages of 11 to 19. In the last 12 months parents and carers have had to face a new challenge regarding the cost-of-living crisis. Young disabled children in the Burnley area need us now more than ever. Due to the complexities of the children, there is a lack of specialist provisions in the area and our safeguarding concerns have rapidly increased since the previous year. Of these, mental health, family environment and neglect concerns have significantly increased, and we expect more as parents/carers become less able to feed, clothe and keep children warm as the financial landscape keeps changing.
Currently, 1 in 3 young people in Burnley already live in poverty with their basic needs (heating, clothing, food etc) not met. These are dire circumstances that need to be addressed quickly.
Disability is also strongly connected to poverty. Parents with disabilities often face multiple barriers to work, and additional costs arise for families caring for a disabled child. 36% of children in families where someone is disabled are in poverty, compared to 25% of children in families where no-one is disabled. In addition to this, most of our children are already on a Child in Need plan due to highly complex and significant disabilities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Attracting grant income (and donations) is a constant challenge, in the current economic environment, wage costs have increased to allow additional activities to be offered to our young people. The charity's total gross income of £46,715 for this financial year has decreased from the prior year of £60,969 and is also reporting a deficit of £13,447 (2023: surplus of £8,324), which is to be transferred to reserves. The trustees will continue to seek ways to finance projects and services for our members and aim to develop a reserve fund sufficient to provide financial security for the charity going forward.
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
OVERVIEW AND FUTURE PLANS
Expansion of Club Days and Activities:
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The club has expanded its offerings from two days to three days per week, allowing us to better meet the needs of our community.
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New Activities on Mondays: We now provide guitar lessons and arts and crafts sessions, introducing creative skill-building opportunities for our members.
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Sports Sessions: We are trialing a new, targeted approach to sports by focusing on a different sport each term. Currently dodgeball is offered, with plans to arrange a friendly game with a nearby specialist school. After Christmas the focus will shift to basketball, broadening our range of sports experiences for club members.
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Drama Club Expansion: To accommodate more participants, the drama club has been increased from once to twice a week, now running on Tuesdays and Thursdays, allowing a wider range of pupils to attend.
Collaborative Programs and New Opportunities:
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Forest School: In collaboration with NRG, we are offering a Forest School experience, providing outdoor learning and personal development opportunities.
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Rebound Therapy: A group of staff members has recently completed training in rebound therapy. We are planning to launch Saturday morning sessions, open to both club members and the broader community.
Membership and Participation:
- Our club now serves 25 young people across the three days, seven of whom benefit from break-time hours.
This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse, inclusive, and accessible activities for our youth community, promoting holistic development through varied programs and partnerships.
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 have at least three trustees at any time.
Organisational structure
The trustees meet regularly to manage the charity's 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
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Trustees
I J Carden K E Stracey (resigned 10/2/2024) P Binder (resigned 14/9/2023) K Floyd J Lea E Walton C Woolley (appointed 1/1/2024) G Robinson (appointed 5/9/2024)
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 22 November 2024 | 14:28 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 2024.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
22 November 2024 | 14:28 GMT Date: .............................................
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Notes £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 41,770 - Charitable activities General 4,945 - Total 46,715 - EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities General 60,162 - NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,447) - RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 34,744 - TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 21,297 - |
2024 Total funds £ 41,770 4,945 46,715 60,162 (13,447) 34,744 21,297 |
2023 Total funds £ 55,742 5,227 60,969 52,645 8,324 26,420 34,744 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 March 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 8 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £ 3,644 1,410 18,431 19,841 (2,188) 17,653 21,297 21,297 21,297 21,297 |
2023 £ 3,147 19,026 14,003 33,029 (1,432) 31,597 34,744 34,744 34,744 34,744 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 22 November 2024 | 14:28 GMT
............................................. 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 2024
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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
3. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Employees No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. |
2024 £ 38,342 2,359 40,701 2024 2 |
2023 £ 12,000 1,060 13,060 2023 1 |
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4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures Sports and Computer equipment fittings equipment £ £ £ COST At 1 April 2023 3,608 114 1,100 Additions 229 - 1,073 At 31 March 2024 3,837 114 2,173 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 1,083 55 537 Charge for year 520 12 273 At 31 March 2024 1,603 67 810 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 2,234 47 1,363 At 31 March 2023 2,525 59 563 5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 £ Trade debtors - Other debtors 1,410 1,410 |
Totals £ 4,822 1,302 6,124 1,675 805 2,480 3,644 3,147 2023 £ 10,944 8,082 19,026 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade creditors | 646 | - | |||
| Taxation and social security | 1,367 | 1,257 | |||
| Other creditors | 175 | 175 | |||
| 2,188 | 1,432 | ||||
| ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS | |||||
| Fixed assets | Unrestricted fund £ 3,644 |
Restricted funds £ - |
2024 Total funds £ 3,644 |
2023 Total funds £ 3,147 |
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| Current assets | 19,841 | - | 19,841 | 33,029 | |
| Current liabilities | (2,188) | - | (2,188) | (1,432) | |
| 21,297 | - | 21,297 | 34,744 | ||
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | At 1/4/23 £ |
Net movement in funds £ |
At 31/3/24 £ |
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| General fund | 34,744 | (13,447) | 21,297 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 34,744 | (13,447) | 21,297 | ||
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
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| General fund | 46,715 | (60,162) | (13,447) | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 46,715 | (60,162) | (13,447) |
7. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | |||
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| movement | At | ||
| At 1/4/22 | in funds | 31/3/23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund 26,420 |
8,324 | 34,744 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS 26,420 |
8,324 | 34,744 | |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ Unrestricted funds |
£ | £ | |
| General fund 60,969 |
(52,645) | 8,324 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS 60,969 |
(52,645) | 8,324 | |
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
An amount of £nil (2023: £18,966) was owed by Ridgewood Community High School, an associated undertaking, as at 31 March 2024.
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FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
| for the Year Ended 31 | March 2024 | |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 13,543 | 19,924 |
| Grants | 28,227 | 35,818 |
| Charitable activities | 41,770 | 55,742 |
| Sundry Income | - | 600 |
| School clubs income | 4,945 | 4,627 |
| 4,945 | 5,227 | |
| Total incoming resources | 46,715 | 60,969 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wages | 38,342 | 12,000 |
| Pensions | 2,359 | 1,060 |
| Travelling | 500 | 1,439 |
| Subscriptions | 739 | 502 |
| School project support | 6,074 | 35,247 |
| Advertising | - | 50 |
| Sundries | 1,240 | 307 |
| Entertainment | 564 | - |
| Outdoor trips | 1,763 | - |
| Training costs | 3,000 | - |
| School holiday club resources | 747 | - |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 805 | 665 |
| Support costs | 56,133 | 51,270 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Professional fees | 2,829 | 175 |
| Accountancy | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| 4,029 | 1,375 | |
| Total resources expended | 60,162 | 52,645 |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (13,447) | 8,324 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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