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Charity number: 1149664
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 17 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Trustees E Meleagrou S Moorehead C Waldegrave S Turvey J Barnett S Walker Charity registered number 1149664 Principal office 112-114 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UA Executive director V Gray Accountants Menzies LLP Chartered Accountants Centrum House 36 Station Road Egham Surrey TW20 9LF Bankers National Westminster Notting Hill Branch PO Box 1936 46 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3HZ
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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Give a Book is a charity that promotes books and the pleasure of reading in the hardest places. Our core belief is that to pass on a good read – to give a book – is a transaction of lasting worth.
We mainly work in prisons, schools and with disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. We provide creative, bepsoke ways of leading to reading and offer practical solutions to encourage an enjoyment of reading to help make a lasting difference to people’s lives. We often work in partnership with other charities and groups in order to extend our reach. We provide books, book bags, writing materials and expertise to projects that benefit adults and children.
Our regular projects include Prison Reading Groups, Prison Family Reading initiatives, Books for First Nighters, Whole School Reading project, Book Clubs in Schools, Mental Health Unit book clubs and various literacy projects.
The March 2022 Ofsted report on reading education in prisons highlighted a number of challenges, including the need to support reading initiatives that can ‘help prisoners to enjoy reading for its own sake’.
Our work in prison with reading groups and family reading initiatives addresses this need directly.
Prisons
Prison Reading Groups (PRG): In a post lockdown world, we are now able to work in person in prisons again. We currently support 51 groups in 43 prisons-- where possible with face-to-face meetings or with members reading on their own and sharing written feedback.
Many of our groups now take place on the wing rather than centrally in the library because of continuing restrictions on movement. We are adapting accordingly to establish a greater number of smaller groups - for example, currently there are three in HMP Wandsworth and HMP Frankland, two in HMP Edinburgh and HMP Thameside. This requires additional volunteers and books. Reading groups usually meet monthly.
‘It’s the most grown-up discussion I have in prison.’ (Member)
‘Since being in prison and being cut off from the outside world; books have given me a lot of strength and shown me that my thoughts and feelings are not singular.’ (Member)
‘It was amazing to hear them talk to each other about all those things. On the landings they mostly just try to sound tough.’ (Wing Officer)
In lockdown we created Bookstuff , a weekly book related newsletter which is available throughout the prison estate and Book Talk which provides resources for specific books. These were so successful that we are continuing to produce these resources with help from our volunteers.
This year we have also started a reading group for ex-prisoners, in association with the NHS and HMPPS, which is flourishing.
Family Days: We are pleased that Family Days are slowly returning in person which means we are able to support them with volunteers and books. This year we have supported 60 family days with 3,000 books.
Making it Up: This project connects families through stories and where possible runs as an in-person workshop with a family event. The special in-cell pack we devised during lockdown worked so well that many prisons are using this version as well as the in-person workshops which have restarted in some prisons.
‘... his son read his book every night without fail, asking for the book that Daddy made for him and he keeps it in a safe place...saying that it is his special book’ (Prisoner’s Mum)
We have developed a new reading initiative – Raising Readers – which offers parents a chance to choose a book to send home to their child with a bookplate they can personalise. We provide an illustrated handout containing a list of the titles to help parents choose a suitable book for their child – this in a situation where choice is in short supply. We supply a copy for the prisoner parent and one to send to their child so that they can share the book on phone calls, video visits or on a Family Day. At present this is running in 22 prisons and we have sent over 4000 books with many prisons keen to start.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Our project Books for First Nighters now runs in 46 prisons. Giving detainees a book of their own to read and keep is a small act of kindness offering company and comfort when they need it most. This year we have provided over 6000 books.
“I think it was the most scared and disorientated I have been in my entire life.....The importance of a book on that first night is immeasurable.“ (ex-Prisoner)
We have developed an excellent working relationship with Children Heard and Seen , a charity which supports the children of prisoners. We adapted Making It Up for them and provided books for their summer residential as well as other book related projects. We also have established a good working relationship with the Secure Accommodation Network sending appropriate books on a regular basis.
Schools
It has been a stressful time in schools after lockdown and many teachers are struggling with the fact that children have missed out. Year 2 are behind Year 1, don’t know how to relate to each other except by parenting and are having trouble catching up. This has been especially acute in disadvantaged areas. As a result of this, it has been difficult for teachers to engage with outside help from charities, such as ours. While the projects we deliver are self-sufficient, we have found it hard to encourage schools to continue a project however successfully it had run pre-lockdown. Nevertheless, we were determined to find more ways in which we could add to the pleasure of reading in schools.
Breakfast Book Clubs inevitably paused throughout lockdown. While some are starting again, we are finding it helpful to review the most effective way of delivery.
Whole School Reading Project: Wyke Regis is a primary school in a deprived area of Weymouth. The school only had a library in a corridor, no real reading space, and only small corners containing old books in the classrooms. After speaking to the Deputy Head, we realised that there was one year group in particular who would benefit from a safe reading space. The current year 2 cohort had missed out significantly on school over the pandemic - not only losing key years of learning in the classroom but also on social mixing too. We began by sending in brand-new books for each of this cohort to welcome them back to school. With the help of FG Library and Learning Services, we created not one but three mini classroom libraries for each of the year 2 forms. These were installed just before the Christmas break, and the Deputy Head and the teachers introduced the books as we sent them in. This allowed the children to pick up, flick through and read each new title, discovering new authors and widening their reading range.
In January the Give a Book team visited the school. Before our tour we chatted with the year 2 teachers about the mini libraries, the charity, books and, of course, how much we all love reading. They told us how unusual our work is in the sector—our support is free to schools, we adapt to align projects closely with the recipients’ needs, and there is no one size to fit all in in our support of reading for pleasure.
This year, our second Pleasure of Reading Prize was awarded to the novelist, Edna O’Brien. The prize is in recognition of an author, writing in English ‘who gives pleasure through their work’ and is sponsored by Bloomsbury Publishing and generously supported by the Blavatnik Foundation.
Financial review
The trust's work is entirely reliant on donations. Unrestricted donations of £166,972 were received in the year (31 March 2022: £122,748).
During the year Give a Book made no grants (31 March 2022: £nil), and funded prison and school projects worth £198,787 (31 March 2022: £144,463).
Reserves policy
The restricted fund represents donations received which are to be used for specific projects. The level of restricted reserves as at 31 March 2023 was £58,464 (31 March 2022: £24,398). The unrestricted fund can be applied for the general purposes of the charity as set out in the governing document. The level of unrestricted reserves as at 31 March 2023 was £113,180 (31 March 2022: £102,258).
£60,000 of the £113,180 is the amount that the charity needs to keep running for six months should the charity not be able to raise sufficient funding over the year. The £60,000 gives the charity some security when planning for 2024. This means that £60,000 does not represent a free reserve. Taking this into account, the unrestricted reserves are £53,180.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is governed by its Trust Deed, dated 7 November 2012, the charity is constituted as an unincorporated trust. The trust is a registered charity, number 1149664.
Trustees
The charity is managed by a board of trustees. Every committee member has one vote. Trustees may act by a majority decision. There must be at least three trustees. Apart from the first trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting. The trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. The trustees must make available to each new trustee, on his or her appointment, a copy of the Trust Deed and a copy of the charity’s latest report and accounts.
Related party
There are no significant related parties or related party transactions requiring disclosure.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
................................................ S Moorehead
Date: 27-Sep-2023
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Give a Book ('the charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member 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 member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 27-Sep-2023
Janice Matthews FCA
Menzies LLP
Chartered Accountants Centrum House 36 Station Road Egham Surrey TW20 9LF
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investments 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 166,972 263 167,235 14,902 141,411 156,313 10,922 102,258 10,922 113,180 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 120,615 - 120,615 - 86,549 86,549 34,066 24,398 34,066 58,464 |
Total funds 2023 £ 287,587 263 287,850 14,902 227,960 242,862 44,988 126,656 44,988 171,644 |
Total funds 2022 £ 152,648 6 |
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| 152,654 | ||||
| 12,898 167,155 |
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| 180,053 | ||||
| (27,399) | ||||
| 154,055 (27,399) |
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| 126,656 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 13 Unrestricted funds 13 Total funds |
870 179,237 180,107 (12,584) |
2023 £ 4,121 4,121 167,523 171,644 171,644 58,464 113,180 171,644 |
704 134,791 135,495 (8,839) |
2022 £ - |
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| - 126,656 |
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| 126,656 | ||||
| 126,656 | ||||
| 24,398 102,258 |
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| 126,656 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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S Moorehead
Date: 27-Sep-2023
The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1. General information
Give a Book is a charity registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is disclosed on the reference and administrative details page.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Give a Book meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
- Computer equipment 3 years
2.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
2.9 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.10 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.11 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Donations from individuals Donations from Trusts Other donations Gift aid Total 2022 Total 2022 |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 89,232 73,081 - 4,659 166,972 122,748 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ - 120,615 - - 120,615 29,900 |
Total funds 2023 £ 89,232 193,696 - 4,659 287,587 152,648 |
Total funds 2022 £ 77,006 70,800 900 3,942 |
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| 152,648 | ||||
4. Investment income
| Bank interest Total 2023 Total 2022 |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 263 263 6 |
Total funds 2023 £ 263 263 6 |
Total funds 2022 £ 6 |
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| 6 | |||
5. Expenditure on raising funds
Fundraising trading expenses
| Staff costs and other fundraising expenses Total 2022 |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 14,902 12,898 |
Total funds 2023 £ 14,902 12,898 |
Total funds 2022 £ 12,898 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Direct and support costs Total 2022 |
Project costs 2023 £ 198,787 144,463 |
Support costs 2023 £ 29,173 22,692 |
Total funds 2023 £ 227,960 167,155 |
Total funds 2022 £ 167,155 |
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Analysis of support costs
| Staff costs Accountancy Consultancy IT and website Training/Conferences/Events Insurance Travel/Meetings Subscriptions Enthuse fees Printing and stationery Advertising and marketing Casual help Bank charges Payroll fees General expenses . Analysis of project costs Prison Projects Schools & Children's Projects |
Total funds 2023 £ 9,193 2,728 - 3,080 1,401 732 760 3,044 1,204 1,643 2,104 120 1,091 503 1,570 29,173 2023 £ 139,151 59,636 198,787 |
Total funds 2022 £ 7,978 2,140 440 1,686 982 666 1,078 3,232 526 2,214 895 - 47 511 297 |
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| 22,692 | ||
| 2022 £ 86,678 57,785 |
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| 144,463 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
7. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £2,050 (2022 - £1,850) .
8. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2023 £ 88,288 2,359 1,282 91,929 |
2022 £ 77,013 1,644 1,126 |
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| 79,783 |
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 |
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| No. | No. |
| 4 | 4 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2023, expenses totalling £ 1,176 were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees (2022 - £110 ). These expenses were those relating to the purchase of books, postage, stationery, meeting refreshments and travel costs.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation Additions At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 |
Computer equipment £ 4,121 |
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| 4,121 | |
| 4,121 | |
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11. Debtors
| Due within one year Prepayments Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2023 £ 870 870 2023 £ 7,849 1,954 542 2,239 12,584 |
2022 £ 704 |
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| 704 2022 £ 4,928 1,422 450 2,039 |
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| 8,839 |
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
13. Statement of funds Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General funds Restricted funds Family Reading Prison Reading Groups Breakfast Book Clubs Books for First Nighters HMP Isis Reading Prison Reading the Way HMP Northumberland/HMP North Sea Camp/HMP Lancaster Farms Give a History Book School Library Making it Up Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2022 £ 102,258 15,743 - - - - - - 4,218 - 4,437 24,398 126,656 |
Income £ 167,235 - 65,245 2,000 12,420 17,500 5,000 8,000 - 10,000 450 120,615 287,850 |
Expenditure £ (156,313) (15,743) (40,000) (2,000) (9,410) (3,009) - (1,021) (3,250) (10,000) (2,116) (86,549) (242,862) |
Balance at 31 March 2023 £ 113,180 |
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| - 25,245 - 3,010 14,491 5,000 6,979 968 - 2,771 |
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| 58,464 | ||||
| 171,644 |
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13. Statement of funds (continued)
Prison Reading Groups - these funds are used to support prison groups that are voluntary and informal where the members choose the books they read and are given their own copies The groups are open ended, where members can join or leave as they want.
Give a History book - this fund is for us to provide books to encourage the enjoyment of history in both schools and prisons.
School Breakfast Book Clubs - this fund provides books for children to read with their breakfast.
Books for First Nighters - this fund provides books for those on their first night in custody.
Making it Up - is a family reading project, with workshops for prisoners to learn about and then write and draw stories for their children. The project has also been adapted to work remotely during lockdown.
School Library - each year Give a Book helps create a new school library in a school which does not currently have one - this includes books and furnishings.
HMP Isis Reading Prison - HMP Isis wants to develop a whole prison reading strategy that motivates prisoners by finding out what kinds of reading the young men value and responding to their reading priorities with initiatives that seem relevant and enjoyable to them. This is the focus of our proposed projects—a 3-year multi project approach for whole prison reading.
Reading the Way - a pilot project of informal reading groups for emergent leaders, in partnership with Novus (education provider), Shannon Trust (another charity), and adult literacy specialists from outside.
HMP Northumberland / HMP North Sea Camp / HMP Lancaster Farms - to create three Reading Prisons coordinating several of our projects- Prison Reading Groups, Family Days and Family Reading, and Books for First Nighters.
Family Reading - Prisoners who maintain family contact and visits are significantly less likely to reoffend. We provide a wide range of new children’s books for a number of family ready initiatives plus volunteer helpers to support family visits. Reading together as a family builds bridges and bonds. It helps prisoner parents remain a part of the life of the home.
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13. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General funds Restricted funds Prison Reading Groups Give a History Book Books for First Nighters PRG Family Days What Happens Next? Making it Up Reading Ahead Dictionaries Family Reading Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2021 £ 120,194 5,000 4,526 - 3,400 2,888 8,047 10,000 - 33,861 154,055 |
Income £ 122,754 8,000 - 3,000 - - 900 - 18,000 29,900 152,654 |
Expenditure £ (140,690) (13,000) (308) (3,000) (3,400) (2,888) (4,510) (10,000) (2,257) (39,363) (180,053) |
Balance at 31 March 2022 £ 102,258 |
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| - 4,218 - - - 4,437 - 15,743 |
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| 24,398 | ||||
| 126,656 |
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 4,121 121,643 (12,584) 113,180 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ - 58,464 - 58,464 |
Total funds 2023 £ 4,121 180,107 (12,584) |
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| 171,644 |
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14. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 111,097 (8,839) 102,258 |
Restricted funds 2022 £ 24,398 - 24,398 |
Total funds 2022 £ 135,495 (8,839) |
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| 126,656 |
15. Pension commitments
The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £1,283 (2022 - £1,126), £542 (2022: £450) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
16. Related party transactions
The charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 31 March 2023.
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