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2024-03-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08395631 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1151567

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15

HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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 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

Objectives

The objects of the Charity are to:-

a) Promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the area enclosed by the political ward boundaries of Hangleton (hereafter called "the area of benefit") without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other beliefs or opinions, age or disability by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants;

b) Establish, or secure the establishment of a Community Centre (hereinafter called "the Centre") and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or other person or body) in furtherance of these objects, and

c) Promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.

Aims

Hangleton Community Associations' primary role is the management of Hangleton Community Centre, where it seeks to facilitate activities which improve the wellbeing of local residents and meet local needs, in addition the HCA also provide support to residents through information, signposting and volunteering opportunities.

Public benefit

The Trustees certify that they have had and paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake. This they believe is demonstrated in this report.

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Hangleton Community Centre has worked hard to regain momentum following the covid debacle ,but there are still areas which have given us significant challenges.

Minimum Wage Increase

With our very small workforce ,the minimum wage is a significant addition to the pay bill,and we have a challenge to balance the books.

Funding

We have relied on funding in our attempts to balance the books ,but several of our regular funders have there own problems ,resulting in short falls which need to be addressed

Trustee Recruitment

We have tried hard to recruit additional trustees ,particularly people with financial skills but we have only been able to fill a few gaps ,and the fact that we have no treasurer had placed extra responsibility over the financial aspects of the centre's operations

Volunteers

As well as seeking new trustees we have looked for volunteer helpers to ease the pressures on our small workforce but advertising has born no fruit, which results in our not being able to do all we would wish

Centre Users

We are very fortunate to have a number of long-term centre users ,but we are always looking for new groups to boost our takings. As there are a number of other community centres in close proximity to ours, we face the inevitable loss of some of our users .The other centres are in younger buildings than us,and we are nearing the time when we will have to consider whether the state of HCC is becoming unviable.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

There was a loss in the year of £16,914.

This has been deducted from the reserves brought forward of £31,160 to leave £14,246 to be carried forward.

Investment policy and objectives

The Memorandum of Association allows the Trustees to deposit or invest funds in any manner (but to invest only after obtaining advice from a financial expert and having regard to the suitability of investments and the need for diversification).

Reserves policy

The level of reserves is regularly monitored by the Trustees.

As stated earlier in this report the charity is looking at ways to stem its losses and increase its reserves.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Hangleton Community Association was incorporated on 8 February 2013 (registered company number 8395631). It received charitable status on 8 April 2013 (registered charity number 1151567) and took over the assets, liabilities and activities of the Unincorporated Charity, Hangleton Community Association (registered charity number 298517) on 1 May 2013.

Charity constitution

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 8 February 2013.

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Trustees (Directors for Companies Act purposes) are listed in this report. The subscribers to the Memorandum are the first Trustees of the Charity, and when complete the Board should consist of at least 3 but not more than 9 individuals.

One third (or the number nearest one third) of the Trustees must retire at each AGM, those longest in office retiring first and the choice between any of equal service being made by drawing lots. A Trustee retiring under this Article may stand for re-election.

A potential Trustee is invited to meet the chairperson and/or one other Trustee for an informal discussion and given an information and expression of interest form to complete. This information is taken to a board meeting and if the individual is deemed appropriate for the committee they are notified in writing along with a copy of the HCA Trustee handbook. The successful candidate is invited to attend a Committee Meeting whereby they are formally elected onto the board subject to DBS clearance.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

08395631 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1151567

Registered office

Hangleton Community Centre Harmsworth Crescent Hove East Sussex BN3 8BW

Trustees

I R E Farrell Chair Mrs H Macleod (resigned 5.2.24) Ms J I Cohen (resigned 17.12.23) Mrs R Lenton (resigned 2.1.24) N Lewry (resigned 20.6.23) Mrs N Ballard (appointed 5.2.24) Mrs K Dhiman (appointed 8.1.24) Mrs C Cruickshank (appointed 19.2.24)

Company Secretary

Miss G V Powell

Independent Examiner

Christopher Robert Tyler FCA DChA FCIE F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Bankers

CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (who are also the directors of Hangleton Community Association for the purposes of company law) 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).

Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. 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 charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company 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 15 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

I R E Farrell - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hangleton Community Association ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the 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 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 2011 ('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

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

Christopher Robert Tyler FCA DChA FCIE

F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

17 March 2025

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
27,084
-
Charitable activities
4
Community Centre Income
55,134
8,517
Investment income
3
37
-
Total
82,255
8,517
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Community Centre Expenditure
99,169
-
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(16,914)
8,517
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
31,160
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
14,246
8,517
2024
Total
funds
£
27,084
63,651
37
90,772
99,169
(8,397)
31,160
22,763
2023
Total
funds
£
26,356
63,089
44
89,489
98,019
(8,530)
39,690
31,160

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BALANCE SHEET

31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
1,569
-
Cash at bank and in hand
19,532
8,517
21,101
8,517
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(6,855)
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
14,246
8,517
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
14,246
8,517
NET ASSETS
14,246
8,517
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
£
1,569
28,049
29,618
(6,855)
22,763
22,763
22,763
14,246
8,517
22,763
2023
Total
funds
£
2,329
34,261
36,590
(5,430)
31,160
31,160
31,160
31,160
-
31,160

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 15 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

I R E Farrell - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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 charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard FRS102 '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.

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The charity's financial statements are prepared on the basis of the going concern assumption, which means that the trustees believe the charity will continue to operate for the foreseeable future and be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The trustees have considered all relevant factors, including current and projected funding levels, cash flow forecasts, and potential risks to the charity's operations, in making this assessment. Where material uncertainties exist regarding the going concern assumption, these uncertainties are disclosed in the financial statements along with the mitigating actions being taken by the charity.

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.

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 including irrecoverable VAT 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.

Expenditure has been classified under the following relevant headings :

a). Costs of generating funds - those costs incurred in attracting grants, voluntary income and fees.

b). Charitable expenditure - those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.

c). Support costs - those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition.

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:

Equipment 4 years straight line

Assets funded from restricted monies have been written off in the year in which the expenditure has been incurred

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposes. Accordingly the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Schedule 256 of Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes

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.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Brighton and Hove City Council
Co-op Local Community Fund
Healthy Neighbourhood Fund
National Lottery
Sussex Community Foundation
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
2024
£
99
26,985
27,084
2024
£
25,853
1,132
-
-
-
26,985
2024
£
37
2023
£
35
26,321
26,356
2023
£
10,000
1,721
500
9,100
5,000
26,321
2023
£
44

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
Activity
£
Room hire etc..
Community Centre Income
51,116
Online filing incentive
Community Centre Income
4,018
Grants
Community Centre Income
8,517
63,651
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
2024
£
Brighton and Hove City Council
8,517
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Support
Costs (see
costs (see
note 6)
note 7)
£
£
Community Centre Expenditure
97,669
1,500
6.
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
£
Staff costs
74,925
Light and heat
4,129
Repairs and renewals
4,577
Cleaning and waste
4,459
Rates and water
364
Insurance
1,175
Rent
1,425
Equipment (minor)
970
Professional fees
515
Miscellaneous
4,256
Payroll charges
874
97,669
2023
£
59,266
3,823
-
63,089
2023
£
-
Totals
£
99,169
2023
£
68,461
5,546
8,890
3,006
-
1,156
750
858
-
6,702
1,050
96,419

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

7. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
£
Community Centre Expenditure 1,500
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
2024 2023
Community
Centre Total
Expenditure activities
£ £
Independent examination 1,500 1,600

8. 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.

9. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs during the year were as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 71,972 60,485
Social security costs 4,108 3,822
Pension costs 1,112 757

No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000 (2023 none).

The average monthly headcount for the year was 6 (2023 5).

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises the trustees. No employment benefits were paid to its key management personnel.

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
26,356
-
Charitable activities
Community Centre Income
63,089
-
Investment income
44
-
Total
89,489
-
Total
funds
£
26,356
63,089
44
89,489

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£ £ £
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Community Centre Expenditure 98,019 - 98,019
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (8,530) - (8,530)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 39,690 - 39,690
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 31,160 - 31,160
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 4,168
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 4,168
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 -
At 31 March 2023 -
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors - 1,500
Social security costs 740 -
Prepayments and accrued income 829 829
1,569 2,329

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Accrued expenses 6,855 5,430
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 31,160 (16,914) 14,246
Restricted funds
Brighton and Hove City Council - 8,517 8,517
TOTAL FUNDS 31,160 (8,397) 22,763
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 82,255 (99,169) (16,914)
Restricted funds
Brighton and Hove City Council 8,517 - 8,517
TOTAL FUNDS 90,772 (99,169) (8,397)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 39,690 (8,530) 31,160
TOTAL FUNDS 39,690 (8,530) 31,160

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 89,489 (98,019) (8,530)
TOTAL FUNDS 89,489 (98,019) (8,530)

The grant from Brighton and Hove City Council was restricted towards the Community Newsletter.

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.

16. SHARE CAPITAL

The charitable company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital. In the event of the company being dissolved each member is liable up to a maximum of £1 towards the cost of dissolution and liabilities incurred by the company while he/she was a member.

If the charity is dissolved any assets remaining after providing for all its liabilities shall be transferred to one or bodies with the same or similar objects.

The company's registered number and registered office address can be found in the 'Legal and Administrative Information' section of the accounts.

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HANGLETON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024 2023
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 99 35
Grants 26,985 26,321
27,084 26,356
Investment income
Deposit account interest 37 44
Charitable activities
Room hire etc.. 51,116 59,266
Online filing incentive 4,018 3,823
Grants 8,517 -
63,651 63,089
Total incoming resources 90,772 89,489
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 74,925 68,461
Light and heat 4,129 5,546
Repairs and renewals 4,577 8,890
Cleaning and waste 4,459 3,006
Rates and water 364 -
Insurance 1,175 1,156
Rent 1,425 750
Equipment (minor) 970 858
Professional fees 515 -
Miscellaneous 4,256 6,702
Payroll charges 874 1,050
97,669 96,419
Support costs
Governance costs
Independent examination 1,500 1,600
Total resources expended 99,169 98,019
Net expenditure (8,397) (8,530)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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