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2023-03-31-accounts

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Charity number 1149293

A company limited by guarantee number 06394383

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2023

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 5
Examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Statement of cash flows 9
Notes to the accounts 10 to 17

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

1

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2023

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates

Jude McCarthy Edward Carlisle Richard Wixey Keith Garrard Alison Ward Alex Cheung

Resigned November 2022

Charity number 1149293 Registered in England and Wales Company number 06394383 Registered in England and Wales Registered and principal address Bankers Unit 1 Balm Road Industrial Park Lloyds Bank plc 2 The Headrow Leeds LS1 6PN Balm Road, Hunslet Co-operative Bank plc PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8, 6W Leeds Triodos Bank UK Ltd Deanery Road. Bristol. BS1 5AS LS10 2BG

Independent examiner

Simon Bostrom FCIE West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 9 October 2007. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association as amended by special resolutions on 1 October 2012 and 9 October 2012. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10. The company was registered as a charity on 11 October 2012.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

To further such charitable purposes falling within the description of charitable purposes. Being the advancement of citizenship or community development - Charitable purposes that fall within this description being:

To advance education and training for the public benefit.

To relieve those in need and to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society - "Socially excluded" means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and economically deprived community - by undertaking charitable activities which assist those by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

To protect and preserve the environment for the public benefit by the promotion of waste reduction, refuse reclamation, recycling, the re-use and repair of recycled products and the use of surplus.

To further such other charitable purposes as the trustees may determine from time to time. The aim being to address the well-being of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in Leeds. 'Well-being' shall mean ensuring the basic needs of individuals and the community are met in relation to health, education, financial security, employment, the built environment and access to public services, amenities and recreation facilities.

The charity's main activities

To carry on activities which benefit the community and in particular (without limitation) to contribute to the social, environmental and economic well-being of the people of South Leeds by setting up not for profit social enterprise businesses with environmental and social aims which offer work opportunities to people with

Public benefit statement

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and performance

We would like to thank our donors for their kind donations of the past year. Even though many of our donors have been struggling in the cost of living crisis we have sill received a large number of generous furniture donations. We continue to provide free collection of quality used furniture, helping people de-clutter their houses, dispose of “old“ things when they are buying new, or find a home for a deceased relative's treasured possessions. The cost-of-living crisis has seen an increase demand for our furniture as the public has become more price aware and have switched from new items to buying used items.

Over the past year we have seen an increase in the number of people with learning disabilities wanting to come of placement in our shops or café. Our beneficiaries have continued to see their confidence and social skills grow whilst they develop work-based skills in a real workplace environment.

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

Achievements and performance continued

We are also grateful to Leeds City Council Waste Management, who encourage us to collect from the Holmewell Road Waste Sorting Site in Middleton. We would also like to thank all the funders that have provided us with grants over the last 12 months.

The Feel Good Café, which operates in Gipton, has seen strong growth during the cost of living crisis. The café provides a warm space and affordable warm meals. This has been valued during a time when people are struggling with the cost of food and the energy costs to cook that food. The café allows us to offer training and volunteering in catering to adults with learning disabilities as well as our original offering within the furniture shops.

In response to rising inflation SLATE was able to offer an additional pay rise to staff to help them deal with inflation and their increased living costs. SLATE is proud that its strong financial position meant that it was able to do this.

Financial review

The net income for the year was £89,348, including net income of £90,791 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £1,443 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserve funds to cover between 3 and 6 months operating expenditure. This would equate to approximately £140k to £280k

The charity's total reserves at the year end were £518,803, all relating to unrestricted funds. After excluding tangible fixed assets of 13,560, the remaining free reserves were 505,243.

The trustees wish to hold higher reserves than the policy to hedge against increasing operating costs and inflation and general economic uncertainty. The charity will be reducing its reserves when it replaces its current vehicles at the end of their operating life. The trustees believe this will be within the next 12 months.

Plans for future periods

SLATE is adjusting to increase in operating costs by reviewing its pricing structure as well as trying to continue to control its costs. This is work that SLATE will continue in the coming year. We hope that this will allow us to offer more training, employment and volunteering opportunities to people with learning disabilities and other difficulties. The SLATE team has worked tirelessly over the past few years to secure our financial stability and we will continue to do so to ensure we can continue to support our local communities.

4

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

approved by the board of trustees on 24/10/2023

Jude McCarthy (Trustee)

5

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 7 to 17.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a fellow of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act.

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a fellow of ACIE which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

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.

Simon Bostrom FCIE

24/10/2023

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

6

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Statement of Financial Activities

(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes
2023
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
(2)
144,652
Charitable activities
(3)
552,724
Other trading activities
(4)
34,508
Bank interest
389
Total income
732,273
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(5)
641,482
Total expenditure
641,482
Net income / (expenditure)
90,791
Fund balances brought forward
428,012
Fund balances carried forward
(6)
518,803
2023
Restricted
funds
£
39,975
-
-
-
39,975
41,418
41,418
(1,443)
1,443
-
2023
Total
funds
£
184,627
552,724
34,508
389
772,248
682,900
682,900
89,348
429,455
518,803
2022
Total
funds
£
159,129
468,817
38,642
107
666,695
619,913
619,913
46,782
382,673
429,455

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

7

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Balance sheet

as at 31 March 2023
2023
Unrestricted
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
(7)
13,560
Total fixed assets
13,560
Current assets
Debtors and prepayments
(8)
76,782
Cash at bank and in hand
(9)
437,090
Total current assets
513,872
Current liabilities:
amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and accruals
(10)
8,629
Total current liabilities
8,629
Net current assets / (liabilities)
505,243
Net assets
518,803
Funds
Unrestricted funds
518,803
Restricted funds
-
Total funds
518,803
2023
Restricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2023
Total
£
13,560
13,560
76,782
437,090
513,872
8,629
8,629
505,243
518,803
518,803
-
518,803
2022
Total
£
17,900
17,900
35,261
391,998
427,259
15,704
15,704
411,555
429,455
428,012
1,443
429,455

For the year ending 31 March 2023 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 24/10/2023

Jude McCarthy (Trustee)

8

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Statement of cash flows

for the year ended 31 March 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Bank interest
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (excluding donated assets)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments on borrowing
Cash inflows from new borrowing
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Bank interest
Loan interest
(Increase) / decrease in debtors
Increase / (decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Notice deposits (less than 30 days)
Total cash and cash equivalents
Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow
from operating activities
Net movement in funds for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities)
Cash in hand
2023
£
53,776
389
(7,081)
(6,692)
(1,992)
-
(1,992)
45,092
391,998
437,090
2023
£
89,348
11,421
(389)
325
(41,521)
(5,408)
53,776
2023
£
292
436,798
437,090
2022
£
83,226
107
-
107
(7,967)
-
(7,967)
75,366
316,632
391,998
2022
£
46,782
9,650
(107)
1,300
14,214
11,387
83,226
2022
£
515
391,483
391,998

9

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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) and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Going concern

The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

Donated goods for resale are valued at the amount actually realised upon their sale.

Donated assets, facilities or services are valued at their estimated value to the charity. This is the price that the charity estimates it would pay in the open market for equivalent items; or services and facilities of equivalent utility to the charity.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The SOFA includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluations and disposals throughout the year.

Expenditure and liabilities

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies continued

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows:

Motor vehicles: over 5 years Fixtures and fittings: over 5 years Equipment: over 4 years

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Endowment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity, principally investments. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income unless restrictions have been imposed by the donor. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the fund.

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

Leases

Rents under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term or to an earlier date if the lease can be determined without financial penalty.

11

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

2 Donations and legacies
GIPSIL
Leeds City Council - Adult Social Care (ASC)
Leeds Mind
Leeds Older People's Forum
Revive Leeds CIC
The Duke Of York's Community
Volition - Leeds
GFS Community Enterprise
HMRC Job Retention Scheme
Kickstart Scheme
LCC Covid support funding
Mencap
The Arnold Clark Community Fund
Gift aid claims
Other donations
3 Charitable activities income
Furniture sales
Cafe sales
Direct placement fees
4 Other trading activities
Revive CIC management charges
Recycling credits
2023
Unrestricted
funds
£
817
-
-
-
125,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
18,023
812
144,652
2023
Unrestricted
funds
£
385,965
85,644
81,115
552,724
2023
Unrestricted
funds
£
22,234
12,274
34,508
2023
Restricted
funds
£
-
37,000
1,000
500
-
775
700
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
39,975
2023
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
2023
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
2023
Total
funds
£
817
37,000
1,000
500
125,000
775
700
-
-
-
-
-
-
18,023
812
184,627
2023
Total
funds
£
385,965
85,644
81,115
552,724
2023
Total
funds
£
22,234
12,274
34,508
2022
Total
funds
£
-
37,000
-
-
40,719
-
-
7,560
21,967
6,497
18,667
6,499
1,000
18,860
360
159,129
2022
Total
funds
£
333,281
72,266
63,270
468,817
2022
Total
funds
£
22,919
15,723
38,642

12

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

5a Support costs
Support cost type
Management and admin salaries
Payroll fees
Memberships and subscriptions
5b Charitable activities expenditure detail
Salaries, NIC's and payroll costs
Freelancers / outsourcing
Staff travel
Volunteer expenses
Conference and training
Furniture store purchases
Cafe purchases
Repairs and renewals
Vehicle maintenance and fuel
Postage, phone and internet
Office and administration
Advertising and publicity
Registrations and subscriptions
Rent, rates and utilities
Insurance
Clothing and uniforms
Bank charges
Independent examination
Loan interest payable
Depreciation
Bad debts
Legal and professional
2023
Unrestricted
funds
£
379,113
753
3,150
7,882
5,860
48,136
39,901
8,484
11,902
3,855
8,031
4,974
3,999
88,533
6,857
1,196
5,325
1,785
325
11,421
-
-
641,482
2023
Restricted
funds
£
40,913
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
505
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
41,418
2023
Total
cost
£
64,422
2,313
3,969
70,704
2023
Total
cost
£
420,026
753
3,150
7,882
5,860
48,136
39,901
8,484
11,902
3,855
8,536
4,974
3,999
88,533
6,857
1,196
5,325
1,785
325
11,421
-
-
682,900
2022
Total
cost
£
60,624
2,816
2,238
65,678
2022
Total
cost
£
376,414
438
851
5,176
8,156
31,992
27,180
25,375
10,309
3,885
17,487
2,411
2,238
82,636
6,085
950
4,107
1,700
1,300
9,650
323
1,250
619,913

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

5c Staff costs and numbers
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Employment allowance
Pensions
Payroll charges
2023
£
384,045
28,780
(5,000)
9,888
2,313
420,026
2022
£
346,052
22,691
(4,000)
8,855
2,816
376,414

The average number of employees during the year was 21, being an average of 12.8 full time equivalent (2022: 21.2, 14.2 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.

Defined contribution pension scheme
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
6 Restricted funds
Balance b/f
Incoming
£
£
Lets Get Digital
505
-
Kickstart
938
-
LCC ASC (delivery team)
-
37,000
Leeds Older People's Forum
-
500
Leeds Mind
-
1,000
The Duke Of York's Community
-
775
Volition - Leeds
-
700
1,443
39,975
Outgoing
£
505
938
37,000
500
1,000
775
700
41,418
2023
£
9,888
-
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2022
£
8,855
-
Balance c/f
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Fund name

Lets Get Digital Kickstart LCC ASC (delivery team) Leeds Older People's Forum Leeds Mind The Duke Of York's Community Volition - Leeds

Purpose of restriction

Funding from Mencap for the provision of IT equipment. Salary costs for training of long term unemployed. To provide alternative day care services.

To Support Adults with Learning Disabilities to Live Independently. To Support Adults with Learning Disabilities to Live Independently. Towards general running costs of the charity.

To Support Adults with Learning Disabilities Impacted by the Cost of Living Crisis.

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

7
8
9
**10 **
Tangible assets
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Depn reversed re. disposals
Charge for year
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Debtors and prepayments
Debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
Other debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Creditors and accruals
Bank loans and overdrafts
Creditors
Accruals
Taxation and social security
£
14,263
-
-
14,263
12,863
-
1,400
14,263
-
1,400
Fixtures
and fittings
£
1,200
7,081
-
8,281
1,200
-
1,771
2,971
5,310
-
Equipment
£
41,250
-
-
41,250
24,750
-
8,250
33,000
8,250
16,500
2023
£
62,804
3,426
10,510
42
76,782
2023
£
436,798
292
437,090
2023
£
-
5,695
1,785
1,149
8,629
Vehicles
Total
£
56,713
7,081
-
63,794
38,813
-
11,421
50,234
13,560
17,900
2022
£
25,251
6,423
-
3,587
35,261
2022
£
391,483
515
391,998
2022
£
1,667
12,337
1,700
-
15,704

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South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

11 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel

The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £38,758 (previous year: £37,055).

12 Operating leases

Within one year
In the second to fifth years inclusive
Over five years from the balance sheet date
Expected future minimum lease payments over the remaining life of the
lease, analysed into the period in which the commitment falls due:
2023
£
58,250
109,933
-
168,183
2022
£
58,250
168,183
-
226,433

13 Joint Ventures

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited (SLATE) and St Vincent's are the sole members of Revive Leeds CIC, a company limited by guarantee.

SLATE does not have any monetary investments in Revive Leeds CIC.

Each year Revive Leeds CIC donates its profits in equal portion to the two member charities.

During the year a donation of £125,000 was made by Revive Leeds CIC to SLATE (previous year: £40,719)

16

South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited

Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2023

2023
2022
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
£
£
Income
Donations and legacies
144,652
159,129
Charitable activities
552,724
388,294
Other trading activities
34,508
38,642
Bank interest
389
107
Total income
732,273
586,172
Expenditure
Charitable activities
641,482
517,824
Total expenditure
641,482
517,824
Net income / (expenditure)
90,791
68,348
Fund balances brought forward
428,012
359,664
Fund balances carried forward
518,803
428,012
2023
Restricted
funds
£
39,975
-
-
-
39,975
41,418
41,418
(1,443)
1,443
-
2022
Restricted
funds
£
-
80,523
-
-
80,523
102,089
102,089
(21,566)
23,009
1,443
2023
Total
funds
£
184,627
552,724
34,508
389
772,248
682,900
682,900
89,348
429,455
518,803
2022
Total
funds
£
159,129
468,817
38,642
107
666,695
619,913
619,913
46,782
382,673
429,455

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