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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2023 for Around Again

The Junction 100 Chapelhouse Road Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 5HA

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

Page
Contents of the Financial Statements 1
Report of the Trustees 2 - 5
Report of the Independent Examiner 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 - 13

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2021. 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 2015).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

To relieve need, hardship or distress by the provision of food, clothing, toys, books, furniture and other household accessories to those in need. In particular to those in the area of North Solihull and surrounding areas.

To advance education, training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people, and providing unemployed people with work experience in the area of North Solihull and surrounding areas.

To advance any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public in the area of North Solihull and surrounding areas.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Following the opening of the Social Supermarket in April 2019, a formalised referral system was launched and accessed by multi-agency services in Solihull. This included Social Care, CAB, Solihull Community Housing, Health Services and Schools.

Partnership with Colebridge Trust has continued to develop, with people accessing the Social Supermarket being regularly supported to engage in opportunities offered by Colebridge Trust to help improve their health, wellbeing and personal independent sustainability.

Around Again has continued to work with other local charities such as The Lions, Rotary Club and has become a facilitator of the Solihull Food Bank Network, which is aimed at working collaboratively with other emergency food providers to ensure that food is being reaching the most vulnerable members of the community.

Around Again continues to be managed by volunteers with support from Colebridge Trust, which has allowed for funding to be directed to purchasing more food during the ongoing cost of living crisis. Volunteers undertake a range of activities including packing food parcels, managing stock rotation and ensuring that food is safely stored in line with food hygiene standard. We also benefit from regular volunteer shoppers who donate essential items. As such, Around Again continues to operate as a mixed food bank and social supermarket model, providing good quality, nutritious and larger food parcels for those experiencing food poverty. We have moved towards providing key recipe items within our food parcels that will enable people to cook hearty, healthy meals. This is a continuation of our slow cooker project, educating people around meal preparation, cooking and storage to reduce food waste and eat more healthily.

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

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Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

We are supported by local food growing initiatives such as community gardens and allotments who continue to donate fresh fruit and vegetables, alongside our own food growing initiative at our community garden, owing to Heart of England grant funding, which sees us provide sweetcorn, pumpkins, butternut squash, peas, tomatoes, potatoes and blackberries in our food parcels. This project is supported by in-patients from a local mental health institution who regularly attend as part of their community rehabilitation and integration programme.

We have begun to develop relationships with Parish Councils, businesses and schools in the local area in order to increase food donations. This has resulted in donation of gift vouchers from a local electrical form to support people in crisis who may have specific dietary needs for example, as standard food parcels are not always suitable.

FUTURE PLANS/COST OF LIVING

Due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 and subsequent cost of living crisis, we were unable to fully develop the plans outlined in our previous report (Dec 2018 – November 2019) but we have started to look at ways to support families with clothing that is donated by a local business.

The referral system which enabled people to access food supplies at a small cost for three visits was suspended, due to changing needs and restriction of social distancing and money exchange. The suspension of any charge for food and essential supply packages remains but we have increased our direct support employment, budgeting and wellbeing support.

During this year the number of families supported through food and essential supplies has reached 1171 with people being able to self-refer to overcome some of the barriers to accessing support that some families are facing, for example where they do not feel comfortable disclosing personal finances to support agencies such as their landlord or housing provider. The agencies are working in partnership with Colebridge Trust to support people who are at risk of homelessness due to rent arrears.

Around Again has been identified as a charity that is highly regarded by funding organisations as well as those who need its services and therefore have been appointed to work with Colebridge Trust to facilitate the Solihull Food Bank Network, a collaborative of emergency food providers working together to tackle food poverty in Solihull.

The Charity will revert to the future plans set out in the previous report when demand on the service improves. It will develop further collaborative working with similar charities and organisations such as Local authorities and Parish Councils. It will work more closely with schools to develope volunteer opportunities.

The approach taken by the charity to recruit and appoint new charity trustees is: - the Trustees may at any time co-opt a member who is qualified to be appointed as a Coopted Trustee and will then take office.

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

The charity has maintained its level of grants and donations this year, enabling it to continue its activities and provide wider support across the borough. Income exceeded expenditure by £280 and reserves at the year end stood at £68,966.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have adopted a reserves policy of maintaining between 3 and 6 months running costs within general unrestricted reserves. Based on the running costs for the financial year being reported reserves are expected to cover approximately 6 months running costs.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Around Again is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which was incorporated on 6 November 2012. It is governed by its Constitution and by the provisions of the Charities Act 2016. Our Charity registration number is 1149627.

Organisational structure

The administration of the Trust is effected by a Management Committee, which is appointed by the Trustees and meets regularly. This committee implements and monitors the matters of policy determined by the Trustees.

Key management remuneration

The board of directors, who are the charity's trustees comprise the key management personnel of the charity, in charge of directing, controlling, and operating the charity on a daily basis. No directors were remunerated for services provided to the charity for this reporting period.

Risk Management

The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. A review of the major risks has been carried out and no additional actions found necessary.

Data Protection

In response to the new European General Data Protection Regulation which came into effect in May 2018 and in keeping with most other organisations, all relevant policies and processes have been reviewed carefully to ensure compliance and all personal data records are managed accordingly. The Trustees maintain an ongoing review of these matters and take the issue of personal data protection very seriously. Anyone wishing to request a copy of their personal data, as held by the charity, may contact the Secretary to make a Subject Access Request.

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Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1149627

Registered office

The Junction 100 Chapelhouse Road Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 5HA

Trustees

Ms S Hewlett Mr D Dunkley Mrs D Begg Mrs D Wilson Mrs M Carless Mrs L Harrison Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 5TS

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the report of the trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. 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.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs D Wilson Trustee (Chair)

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Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees of Around Again for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of for the Charity for the period ended 30 November 2023 which are set out on pages' 7 to 13

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 CIO as required by section 130 of 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. 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.

C Grace

Christine Grace ACA 32 Widney Manor Road Solihull B91 3JQ

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Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Total income
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
8
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
11
Total funds brought forward
Transfers between funds
Total funds carried forward		 Un-
restricted
funds
£
4,752
1,416		 Restricted
funds
£
3,000
25,950		 2022/23
Total
funds
£
7,752
27,366		 2021/22
Total
funds
£
7,710
37,500
6,168
12,297		 28,950
22,541		 35,118
34,838		 45,210
19,893
12,297
6,129
-
27,262
-		 22,541
6,409
41,424
-		 34,838
280
68,686
-		 19,893
25,317
43,369
-
21,133 47,833 68,966 68,686

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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Balance Sheet

At 30 November 2023

Notes
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed Assets
9
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors- other debtors
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
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NET CURRENT ASSETS / - LIABILITIES
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds		 Un-
restricted Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
12,313
-
9,420
47,833
-
-
9,420
47,833
600
-
-
8,820
47,833
21,133
47,833
21,133
47,833
21,133
-
-
47,833
21,133
47,833		 2022/23
Total
funds
£
12,313
57,253
-
57,253
600
-
56,653
68,966
68,966
21,133
47,833
68,966		 2021/22
Total
funds
£
20,982
53,638
988
54,626
6,922
-
47,704
68,686
68,686
27,262
41,424
68,686

Approved by the Trustees on 26 September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

Mrs D Wilson Trustee (Chair)

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1149627

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 ' The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic 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 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.

For donations and grants to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation or grant and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then the income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

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 costs relating to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Charitable activities - this comprises the direct costs of activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity, including grants payable and all associated support costs.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event where it is probable that there will be an outflow of economic resources to settle the obligation and where creditors can be estimated or measured reliably.

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

2 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 November 2023 or the year ended 30 November 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 November 2023 or the year ended 30 November 2022 with the exception of out of pocket expenses relating to activities undertaken by the charity.

3 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Un-

Un-
restricted Restricted 2022/23 2021/22
Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £
Donations 4,752 3,000 7,752 7,710

4 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Grants
Membership fees		 Un-
restricted
Funds
£
1,416
-
1,416		 Restricted
Funds
£
25,950
-
25,950		 2022/23
Total
£
27,366
-
27,366		 2021/22
Total
£
37,500
-
37,500

5 CONTROLLING INTEREST

The Charitable entity is controlled by its Trustees and governed by its Constitution.

6 STAFF COSTS AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES

Around Again was able to benefit from two part time members of staff for the year ended 30 November 2023, the total cost of these posts was £6,807. One member of staff was employed for the year ended 30 November 2022 at a cost of £5,150.

The staff were employed by The Colebridge Trust Ltd, a charity supporting the activities of Around Again. The Trust provided additional management and administrative support at no charge to the charity.

7 CREDITORS

Accrued expenditure 2022/23
Total
£
600		 2021/22
Total
£
6,922

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

8 TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Funds
£
Accountancy and audit
240
-
Premises and office costs
796
Depreciation
8,669
Staffing and associated costs
-
Insurance
910
Consultancy
-
Food and essential supplies
-
Travel and volunteer expenses
-
Vehicle running costs
2,162
Training
-
12,297		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
550
-
6,807
-
-
15,184
-
-
22,541		 2022/23
Total
£
240
-
1,346
8,669
6,807
910
-
15,184
-
2,162
-
34,838		 2021/22
Total
£
600
1,289
9,926
5,150
834
-
1,287
-
807
-
19,893

9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Social
Supermarket
Container
£
Cost
At 25 November 2022
29,240
Additions
-
At 30 November 2023
29,240
Depreciation
At 25 November 2022
14,620
Charge for the year
2,924
At 30 November 2023
17,544
Net book value at 24 November 2022
14,620
Net book value at 30 November 2023
11,696		 Fixtures
Fittings and
Vehicles
Computer
£
£
2,520
24,162
-
-
2,520
24,162
2,520
17,800
-
5,745
2,520
23,545
-
6,362
-
617		 Total
£
55,922
-
55,922
34,940
8,669
43,609
20,982
12,313

10 COMMITMENTS

There were no annual operating lease payments that the organisation was committed to paying for the year ended 30 November 2023 or the year ended 24 November 2022.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

11 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
Designated Fund
Restricted Funds:
Awards for All
SMBC Food and Essentials
Restricted Donations
Heart of England
Total Funds		 Balance at
beginning
of year
£
6,280
20,982
27,262
10,000
29,524
1,900
41,424
68,686		 Income
£
6,168
6,168
-
20,950
3,000
5,000
28,950
35,118		 Ex-
penditure
£
3,628
8,669
12,297
1,693
20,298
-
550
22,541
34,838		 Transfers
between
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-		 Balance at
end of
year
£
8,820
12,313
21,133
8,307
30,176
4,900
4,450
-
47,833
68,966

The General Fund represents unrestricted funds that can be utilised for charitable purposes as determined by the trustees.

The Designated fund represents restricted funds utilised for the purpose of capital expenditure, depreciation is charged against the designated fund for each asset purchased.

The SMBC Food and Essential Supplies grant represents funds from the Local Authority to support the social supermarket to respond to demand, through the purchase of essential supplies, slow cookers and the refurbishment costs of a second container to provide additional storage and a Covid secure space

The restricted donations are donations received for food essential supplies during the year.

The National Lottery Award for All grant is to provide funding for the community garden, working with local people who have acute mental health needs.

The Heart of England grant is to provide funding for the community garden project.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2023

12 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Total income
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
Transfer between funds
Total funds carried forward		 Un-
restricted
funds
£
5,810
-
5,810
14,456
14,456
8,646
-
34,058
-
25,412		 Restricted
funds
£
1,900
37,500
39,400
5,437
5,437
33,963
9,311
-
43,274		 2021/22
Total
funds
£
7,710
37,500
45,210
19,893
19,893
25,317
43,369
-
68,686

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