COPIPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05653946 CHARITY NUMBER: 1151656 FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 'AD9KA?AZ* 108/2024 COMPANIES HCWE A10
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Registered charty name Fiscu$ North Lirymted (By Guarantee) Charity reglstration number 1151656 Company reglstratlon number 05653946 Prin¢ipal office aNI r¢gl$tered Cow Centre offi¢0 ttehouse ROJJ Hendon Sundedand SR2 8AH The trustees Mr. A. MeGill Mts. L. Robson Mr. D Watson Ms. L R. Rutter Company secretary Mrs. J. Elliott Accountants Torgersens Chartered accountant East Suite. Grr1 Flcor Avalon House St Catherine's Court SunderlaThJ SR5 3XJ Independent Examiner Mrs A Hensh•v FCCA Torgersens Charted accountants East Suite. Ground Fk{ Avalon House St Catherine's Court Sundertand SR5 3XJ 8anker& The Covopwative Bank PIC PO Box 250 Skelrsda1e N8
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT IINCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The trustees. who are also the directors for the purposes of company law. yesent their report and the unaudrted financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Administrallon details FISCUS North Limrted is a ¢ompafty limited by guarantee (Cornpany No. 05653946) first registed on 14 December2005 and was registered as a charty INO. 1151656) on 16 April 2013. The principal address and registered office of the charitable company is: Co• Centre lthitehouse Ro•J Hendon Sunderland SR2 8AH Tho trusto09 whts 9•rv th• ¢haritabl• company during th• yoar r•. Mr. A. McGill Mrs. L. Robson Mr. D. Watson Ms. L. R. Rutter Organi5ational Structurn. Governan¢¢ and Management FISCUS North Limited {ty guarantee> is a regislered charity. sel up lo rel¢eve povety and advance education in the North of England. The proviS*nS of its MemoraThJum and ArtiCS ofAssocHtKJn govern IL Fiscus North Limrted (by Guarantee) has a Board of Margemeftt who are responsib for the strategic direction of of the charitsbk company. At present the committee has four members from a variety of backgrounds relevant to the work of the charrtable company. The Charity CEO is appjinted by the Trustees to develop and manage the operations and actNitses of the charity. RecNitment of Trustees The Directors of the charitable company are also trustees for the purposes of charity Iw and under the harItab company's arttcles are known as members of the Board ol Man4ement The trustees are appointed ty the members of the charitsble company al the anrwal general meetin9. Trustee vacancies an only be filled by co-opted trustees until the next AGM. Risk Anatysis The Iruslees have a duty to identrfy and review the rtsks to whtch the Charitab company is exwsed and to ensure that appri)prrate systems and controls are estsblished to mitigate those rt5ks and lo provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. To ensure all assets and services are appropriately insured. Major risks have been reviewed and prccedures are in pce to maintain quality. These procedu$ a periodicalty reviewed, at kast annualty, m order to ensure that they conbnue to et the needs of the ttlaritable Company.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Objects and Activities The object of the chantable company. which has been accepted as a chantable object by the Charity Commissioners, is to relieve povety by provxling and pronlIng Ihe provision of finanaal advice, information and support serveS lo persons INing and working in the North East of England ('the area of benefit.) who are in condition of need, hardship or distress by reason of their sccial or economic clfcumstanS and advance the education of such persons in the areas of financral management through the piovision of infom7alK>n, atfvu. training and debt management assistan so they are better equipped to meet their needs and to particpate more fully in SOcty. A¢tivities The charitable ojmpany meets its obJectr¥es through wr activities and services which we provide at FISCUS operating from our community base, the Qpop Centre - a building constructed from recycled shipping containers, situated ¢)n Whilehouse in the heart of the Hendon community In Sunderland. FISCUS also delivers advice and crisis Ser¥eS at communty Foodbanks across the Cty of Sunderland and Newcaslle. Publlc Ben¢fit Statement The Trustees have had regard to the Charities Commission guhdance on their legal duty on public benefft.. and are satisfied that the charitable company delivers publ benefit and due regard is paid to the evidence on public benefil when deuding on what projects and actNities the charity should undertake.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Achievements and Perfornmnco Throughout 2023. demand for all FISCUS Servi has ¢onlinLth to increase at our communty base, the Coop Centre and at our Community foodbank outreach venues. The Coop Centre. owned and run by FISCUS. is at full capacity and is now'home. to 11 other char.e$ antj Community organisalions. The cost-of-living (COLI crisis has ¢onty"nued to impact our most vulnerable customers over the past year. Our staff and volunteers ap also feeling tt* effects of Ihe COL.. these effects of the COL continue to negatively and financialty impact our Charity. Since the COV1[19 pandemic to the ¢ontinuing cost of Ipling ¢nsts. FISCUS and charities of all shapes and sEes have dernstrated that our in-depth local knOedge and On-therOund netsvorks enables us to play a vrtal role in the local communities that we selve and in Wer society. ChaiilÈs small and large, are On again expected io fill the gaps created by Publ sector cuts and the spiralling cost of living In¢aSe$_ Community foodbanks are bursts.ng al Ihe seams. More food is teing distributed than is being donated th a food parcel being delivered a¢ross foodbanks n8nallY every 8 seconds - 3.1 milln food parcels issued over the past 12 mnlhs in the UK. People are changing the way they live, just to get by and ¢an sivwy rbot afford lo pul on their heating - or choose not to. for fear of high unaffordable bills that they Cannot meet,. in¢JivKluals, familie5 and children are going hungry. are living in the Cold and are going without clothing and basic e55entials. People we are supporting are sb"Il tying lo work out hth¥ to deal with the spiralling cost of living crigs. The c05t-of-INing crisis is hitting those worst off the hardestand disproportKtrnally affecting those already on the breadline. Individuals and families, children and youn9 people we serve, living in Hendon and wider local communities of Sunderland and Ne4vcastle. are some of the hardesl-hit in the counlry and just cannot make ends meet. As a small independent tharity. we are grappling wrth the cost-of-living crisis,. whilsl al the same time. we still continue to fc¢us on recovering from the effects of the pandemic whilst jug91ing the new challenges we face in 2024 and beyond. During the year, we expanded our Benefits Advice & Crisis Support al the Co-op Centre and across communrty foodbanks in Sunderland. working - as we do best. in partnership to achieve better outcomes for the peop we serve. Our charty's small team of dedicated stsff are supported by community volunteers and logelher they have ren to the challenges and delivered a huge amount of 5UPFQrt to those most in need. once again. over the year. FISCUS Trustees would like to thank the tearn of staff and volunteers for their fantsstic efforts and willingness to go the extra mile to help people who are vulnerable and facing hardship and cnsis. In response to a new research survey commissioned by NCVO. 15% of peOe said they had used a small charity be¢ause "they had nowhere dse to lum to" and 17% sapj that public servi¢es were insufficient. People said they have used a small ¢harty because they needed support wrth the pressures caused by the cost01-]1v1ng crisis.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT IINCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Last year we outlined 4 strategic goals for 2023: 1. Helping People Through Cnws Z Creating Community Spaces to Connect 3. Sustainable Recycle & Reuse Diversity. Equallty & Inclusion in our WO and communftles we work with The table below identifies exam les of ress towards these oals". Pmgress Made Towards FISCUS Goals 2023 l. Helping People Through Crisis More Than Food initiatives 3494 People were proved with Advice & Crisis Support Of these. 1S14 benefitted from Welfare Benefits. Debt & Crisis Advice provvJed by FISCUS. Ofthese. 1268 were foodbank users. Welfare Benefits & Financial Gains identified tolalled £1,285,519.25 million in benefit enlitlements that people were missing out on. this, £780.673.23 financial gains were identified among FISCUS SUndernd SeNits Users (mainly foodbank users) and £504.846.02 affbjng Newcastle Fc¢¥Jbank Servu Users. This avereS out at £849.09 for every person supported with Advice. Our partnership work wrth Sunderland Foodbank resulted in 306 food parcels being issued ty FISCUS Foodbank and 833 food parcels teing issued and fvlfilled by FISCUS Advtce & Crisis Staff al 5 other community foodbanks during FISCUS & Sunderland Fcodbank outreach sessions across Sunderland. Warnp Welcome S ace We continued our Warm V4elcThne Space one evening and one day per week throughout the year with 15 - 22 people attending the Monday evening sessions every week Volunteers prepared a hol meal. refreshments and social activities They also delivered around 10 hot meals after each session to people in the local communi who are slnj Crisis items and essentials distributed to le in need 2261 irKlividuals and families received 1 or more items or Bundles of crisis support including Baby & Child Essentials, Adult & Young People's Clothing, Shoes & Footwear, Hygiere Packs, Period Products. Ambient Food Parcels, Fresh Food Parcels. Furniture Items. supernrket Vouchers. Christmas Present Bags. This ure would be faT h" her if famil members benefithn were counted. £ Value of Crisis hems and essentials iven out in 2023 Crisis items distributed had a value of apwoximatety £303.241.50. £ Value of Christmas sents ivèn out 550+ large bags & bundles of presents were distributed al Christmas with a value of approximatety £44,000. 246 were delivered lo looked after children and young peopk in supported and independent living. We also supported over 80 people living in hostels and nYJve on accommodation wlh Christmas gifts and provided Turkeys and Christmas lunch items for 40 people living in Poplar House mvevoll accomrnc4Jalion to enable them lo cook shafe a Christmas dinner wtth all the trimmin Total debt c{5011dated. reduced or wrftten off £404,039.66 in Fersonal debt has been deatt with, reduced. managed and written off among FISCUS customers. Commun Vouch•ts ts$u FISCUS issued 3282 ambient and fresh fruit and veg food parcels to individuals and families across Sunderland induding 163 al FISCUS FOODBANK sessions and 883 issued at other Sunderland community fc¥)dbanks. We issued 1456 fruit, veg and mixed Fa Share bags to young teenage mams and their famil$ and 780 at FISCUS Wam Wethwe Space throu9houl the year. This was only made possible with the Continued su ort from Sunderland Foodbank DCP and Sunderland Ci Council Strat ic Advice Seryices. Youn Parents Pm ect
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 69 Young and teenage Mams plus their babvès. children and families were supported. The project provides around 30 weekl fresh fruit & ve s and food arcels for those marns st in need. Su ortin BAME As lum Seekers Refu ees and Families in Need Overall. 28V• of our case-knaded customers were BAME. 428 BAME adutts and children were direclly 5UPPOrted. We achieved thi5 Wlth referrals from our corrwnunity partners.. SBIC. New Horizons. FODI and ICOS. Sundertand Foodbank and Newcastle Foodbank" also via statuto and other referrals. 2. Creating Communlty Spaces to Connect Growin our Commun Garden & Allotment Over the year, our Communty Garden & Alolment has expanded and grown. The garden has been fully volunteer led throughout 2023. We have had COvproducb"on focus group meetings with volunteers, stsff, service users and tenants of the Coop Centre. We doub the amount of raised beds in 2023. We also raised the beds lo 3 times their ori inal hei ht that is more a¢SSie lo all. Commun Kitchen & Café We a revisting plans and undertaking community conSUtstn to raise funds for a larger cornmunity café,. this will be additional to My Sisters, Krtchen which we established as * independent CIC vthich is going from stren th to stren th, based at the ts) Centre. ces for Health and Well-bein Our new ground-floor community room al the Co-op Centre has been a well-used meeting and training space among staff, volunteers, Serv users and pattrers. Our Wami Welcome Space established in October 22 is still on-going and very well attended every week. Our new Community garden space has become a popular space to connect among our volunteers. staff and tenants. There has en a huge expansion of spaces lo connect. meet. train arrfl socialise at the Coop Centre" a variety of seSsn5 and services are facilitated with our communty partners who are ccplocated here. MKiwives provkae monthly BAME anli-natal se5snS and FODI and Sunderland Bangladesh Intemalronal Centre are extremety busy deliveriThJ classes everyday from ESOL to ceramics and much rr01 3. Sustalnable Community Recycle & Reuse Bundles for Babies Bab Bank o- 24 months Our Bundles for Babies, Baby Bank and Comunity Cbthes Bank o)ntinue to receive tonnes of donats'ons each ear and has been busier than ever. Adul£ Children & Youn le's Clothes Bank Our Sunderfand Clothes Bank project at the Coop Centre has had it's busiest year ever., this project has become very well known ang sccial wdfare, community and statutory agencies with weekty referrals increasing all of the Iirne. supporting th¢)se most in need to ensure they have appropriate warm clothing. underwear and Olher items they need. recycling projects prevented 13,781 tonnes of waste going to landfill this ear. 4. Diverse & Inclusive C¢xnmunty Opportunltles & Divers amon our e. services and communities We expanded our services to make them more inclusive and accessible. We Increased our partnership work wrth new and exisb.ng partners to wthn our rea¢h. We nthv have mre BAME specialist partners who operate from ourcommunity base, the Coop Centre arKI this has both increased Ihe footfall of BAME Feople accessing our buildin and our services. We reviewed our E ual. & Diversi Policy in 2023. Collaboratin and sharin resources with BAME o anisations and communities 270 BAME adults and 158 BAME children were supForted in Sunderland & Newcasde by FISCUS. People were referred into our services by our partners.. SBIC. Ne4V Horyzons. FODI and ICOS. Sundertand Fwdbank and Newcastle Focdbank. Other referrers induded aduK Sla1 seThices. children's services, Together for Chiklren, Midwives. Health visitors. xtial workers. women's refuges and homelessness charities. social housin roviders, sooal Prescribers, Sunderland Counsellin serViS, Schools and Sunderland Universit
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUEDJ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 t)uring 2023, FISCUS continued to woth in partnership wilh other like•miThJed charities. charrtable community organisations and specialist partners for the benefit of those most in need in Hendon & East End and widef Sunderland's $1 disadvantsged communilEs. We provided 15 weekly community foodbanks Adv & Cri%s sessK)ns at oulreach venues throughcNJt the year. We worked with community partners c(Aocaled at the Coop Centre and c¢tinue to build upon these important relationships. Funding the work ofthe charity will afways remain a challenge. We have been fortunate lo come through the pandem and then continue to survive the cost-of-living ¢rtsis whh we are still feeling the effects of to date.. rrtost price increases such as utilities. insurance and mre are increasing al a rale in exce55 of 150A Isomelimes considerabty MO). We continue lo ensure that we keep the lightest reins on our finances. This is sometimes maje lar more drfficult due to unexpected costs and espe¢o1ty the costs of health and Safety lo ensure our staff. volunteers. service users. IenseeS and all visitors to the Cwp Centre remain safe. We conb.nue to generate rental income for the buikling Wtth is necessary to cover its running costs such as Utilit$. repairs and health and Safety. Unfortunatety the rentsl income realised does not cover or Contribute to stsff cL)sts. Ideally, we need to raise the funds for a building coordinatorlmanager but rt is unlikely this will ever be generated fulty or even substantially from rental )come due to the baknce betsveen afftirdabilty for licensees and costs to FISCUS. Our conts.nued successful strategy to weknme mre communty partners into the Coop Centre - our community building, has brought both financial and communty benefits. We ¢onts"nue to work recipr¢xally and co-products.vely with our ¢o-localed partners the benefit of our serVe users and the wider community. Sharing SOurceS reduees dupltttion and make our fvrS and resources stretch as for as posSie by working in partnership and ccoperatNety together. The centre is currently lull to capacity and we have enquiries for spaee when rt become5 available. We ended the 2023 financial year with total funds available of £328,341 which included desunaled reserves of £178,725 Ifor the Cwp Centre Building, fixtures and fittings and motor vehicles) and general unrestncted fvnds of £31,236. Our resln.ded funds were £118,380. Our current ftrnds are supported by a 8oun¢e Back Loan of £50.000 Whh, whilst a long-lerm liability on our balance sheet, remains lully unspent in our bank account. This was a measure taken to avoid any emergencies and supported the charity's cash flow during the pandernic. The k)an is well-managed continues to support cash flow and the Chartty's bank balance. We have maintained payments reducing the balance and the liability 10 £44.762 as at Ihe 2023 ffinancial year end. By the end of 2023 we had secured the maity of the necessary funds for 2024 also securing som8 funds required going beyond 2024.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FISCUS ACHEIVEIAENTS 2023 3494 inthviduals and families receive aokn and support from FISCUS 1514 ser¥e users received Welfare Benefits Adv. Debt Adv and Cnsis Support from FISCUS 2261 servte usets rnceived a range of supFort items induding.. FLxid Parcels, Baby Bundles, Adutt Clothing, ChildTrn s Clothing. Fumrture. 8¢¢ks, Toys. Essen&"als from FISCUS across Sundertand 28% of all Servi user5 were BAME induding refvgees and aSu seekers in hardsh 922 Volunteer vists were made to FISCUS supporting our communty and cnsis acts'vrts betsveen January- December 2023 10.098 pecple visited the cOp Centre during 2023 35 Volunteers suppcKted FISCUS durin9 2023. IrKIJ1rj 4 trustees S(2 Volunteer hours donated a val1 al £e6,160.34 (based on £13.07ph) 2 Young Penple employed and trained as Sctial Welfare Apprent Trainees £1.285.519.30 million was idenlifted in Urlaimed beneffts enIrtments th* people were missing out £404,039.66 Total Pers£1 Debt managed ann9 FISCUS ServKe User5 69 young mums aged 13 to 25 year5 {35 were teenagers aged 19 and underl received varying support from our Baby Bank. our Children's & Adults Clothes Bank, hampers. hygiene and sanitary packs. toys. dothing, fotxl parcels, crisis vou¢hers and Christmas present5 for themselves and their babieslchikl 246 looked after children received Christmas presents 13.781 tonnes of donated baby cbthing. adults & chiklren's ek)thing, equipment and essentials were saved from landfill by rerycling and redislribuling tochildren, individuals and families in need. Around 1 tonne of these items was donated to FISCUS to support people and families in FK)vety in Africa via community partners. New Horizons. Sunderiand Samba FC and AFRICAWAD. 84 Co-op, social hoUsehd$ and their families in Hendon & surrounding area received dedicated advice, ¢ri$is and Covid-19 support ranging from benefit and debt advice lo hygiene and cleaning packs and Chnstmas gifts for adults. children and young people who we struggling to make ends meet. 93 older peorAe aged 60 and over accessed adv and crisis SuPrt. Many of these service users received warm packs conlaining Hol Water Bottles, Warm 8kinkels, Gloves, Hats and other essenb.als to help peop keep wanm arKI have more awareness of where to go to access Advice & Crisis support 3 Bertelary surveys We undertaken among FISCUS ser¥e Use and local Cw Social Housing residents FISCUS was 'communty landlord. to 11 other community and Charitab third-sector organisations at the CTrop Cenlre during 2¢)23
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT IINCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FISCUS VOLUNTEERS 2023 35 active volunteers supForted FISCUS in 2023 induding 4 trusteesldireclors who govemed FISCUS, supporting staff and volunteer delwery across all of our servw. FISCUS Board of Trustees. CEO and staff team wish to offer our sincerest thanks to all Volunieer5 who supported FISCUS during 2023. We would also like to pay a special thanks and Iribule lo Lynn Barrass, Community Garden Volunteer who )sl her battle against cancer after a short illness in December 2023. Truste*lDir¢¢tor Volunteers Andrew McGill. 2. Linda Rob50n. 3. Dale Watson. 4. LIla Rutter Weekly Volunteers Shirley Miller Vernon Laing Anne Ambrose Bobby Ambrose Chris Mccardle Linda Richardson Lynn 8aTrass Mary Nicol Jim Nicol Jam Storey Jackie Dobson Emily Allen Sarah Daniels Ella Lamb Milly Burlinson SYMHE Volunteern 27. Tia 28. Nicote Sunderfand College Placement Voluntee 29. Elhan Faithirna Lucy Jess 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 31. Together for Childr¢n 33. Shelty Humble Young Volunteers Amelia L Abigail B FISCUS staff-famlly occasional volunteers: Steve MaTk Chris 21. Volunteers in the Communlty who support FISCUS Crisis Work 23. Anne Downey 24. Stster Michael 25. Doreen Judith Wells FISCUS Community Partners, Funder5 & Community Investoys FISCUS Trustee5 woukl like lo thank our funders. partners and supprxt organisalions i1dIng.. Amelia L. young volunteer fundraiser, Asda Foundation Green Tokens, Barbour Foundation. Basis, Bump 2 Baby IB2B}, Bethany Church Focmj BanK BRAmnesty, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Citizens AdVe Sundertand, Cty Lrfe Communty Foodbank. Community Foundation Tyne & Wear, Crowdfvnd Sunderland Fund. Didyrnus, C¢operab"ve Local Communty Fund. County Durham Community Foundation. Cooperaltve Housing In Partnership {CHIP), Durham Christian Partnership IDCP}, Customer Services Nelwork, Sunderland Cty coun1, East Area Committee, Elim Chur¢h Food Bank, Fare Share, FarriNJdon Fts)dbank, FODI. Free the Way, GentCK), Good Things Foundation. Greggs Foundats"on, Greggs Hardship Funds. Greggs Shop Grangetown Unsokl Food, ICOS. Integrated Care 8oard Sunderland. Morrisons Doxford Park, Jane Morrisons Doxford Park Community ChampKJn. Lewis Crescent Mother & Baby Supported Living, My Sisters Kitchen, Natnal Lottery Communrty Fund. Nationwide Foundation, Newcastle Building ScKiety. Ne•V Hortzons. New¢asUe Fotsjbank, Northern Gas Networks, Pallion Action Group, Peel Street Ccfv)peratsve, Peer SUpt Group, Poplar House. Public Health Fund. ShARP, SESF & SIB. Sherburn House Trust. Sisters of Mercy Sl Anthony's Convent
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2023 Oaklea. Oaklea Womens Group. Sundertand Cty Coun(?I, St Martins in the Fiehds. Sir James Knott Trust, Sunderland ForyJ Bank, Spacehive. Strategic AdvKe Services Sunderland City Council, Suez. Sunderland lntefflab.onal Bangladesh Centre, The Jow Trust, Veterans in Crisis, Veterans Breakfast Club & Lakesde Community Centre, Virgin Money Foundation, and all other organisations, staff, volunteers. the general public and all individuals and small businesses that we have worked with and that have supported our charitable w)rk during 2023. A HUGE THANK YOU from the FISCUS team! FISCUS Mission is.. "Supporting people who are ffK)st in need in the u)mmunity to improve their INelihoods and help them bulky FKfySitive futures. FISCUS AIMS: .To engage with indivKluals. families, okler people, ¢hiklren & young people whose lives a affected by poverty. ddvantage. disakn.lity and diffult lrfe expenences .Provide cri$ support. welfare benefits adv8. mney athre. volunteering. training and social & community opwlunities .To enable people to reduce their baffiers and imrKove their IlihoodS -10-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUEDJ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FISCUS PROJECT ACTIVITIES FISCUS is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee without share caplal. FISCUS was established in Hendon. 18 years ago in 2CK15 in Hendon. FISCUS ts nthv based al the Inewl Coop Centre which the Charity has owned outright April 2019. lIst many ofour crisis initiative$ reman in Hendon, Sunderfand's most deprived area, we operate City Wde xross Sunderland and we also supptyt ¢ommunity foodbanks in Newcasue with FinancBI Inclusion outreach services. During 2023, our Charity employed 7 staff fvll and part-ts. equNalent to 6 fUll-tiff staff. FISCUS outreaches from the Coop Centre and from Comfflunty Foodbanks across the City ofsundedand and Newcastle. During 2023, we have supported 3494 people &ross Our Advi¢e, Crisis & Community services and aclivrties. Of these, 1514 people acSSed wettare benefits advice, debt & money advice al FISCUS and Community Foodbanks in Sunderland & Newcastte. Crisis r(ems arthj essentials were provKled to 2261 people and families- a 30% increase trom ksl year. Whilst FISCUS community &tNitI'es and serv$ have continued to expand over the year. FISCUS aims and objectives have remained faity constant. FISCUS ¢onlinues lo deliver Advice Crisis & Community Servi$ from the Co-op Centre and from Community Foodbanks across Sunderland and Newcastle providing outreach advice and CriS support to fcK)dbank customers. Our charity continues to target those most disadvantaged and marginalised in the Icxal community of Hendon & East End and the wider disadvantsged nehb)urho0dS across Sunderfand aNJ Newcastle. FISCUS Projects & Actlvlties The following core project aclivilies were delivered by our team of staff and volunteers: Sunderland Foodbank & Newcastle Foodbank & Safe Project More Than Food.. 15 weekly advice & crisis outreach sessions at Communty Foodbanks in SunderlarKI 191 and Newcaslle161. People accessing Foc>J Parcels at the Communty Foodbanks are then able to a¢¢ess other emergency essentk41s from FISCUS SAFE project and can be signposted into fvrther specialist support. During 2023. Sunderfand F(bank {run by Durham Christian Partnership) funded our financial inclusion f(bank advice in Sunderland and Newcastle Fcodbank funded our financHI inclusion work in NeWCaSt- toth frndbanks are supported funding from Trussell Trust. SAFE (Support, Advice, Food & E$$*nti•l$) Proi•ct was eslabltshed as a S-year Help Through Crisis
iitialive funded by the Natsonal Lottery Fund.. whilst funding ended dunng the pandemic, SAFE
continues to be embedded across our core work and is supported by all FISCUS staff and volunteers cluding.. Clothing (all ages). underwear, Baby bank Bundles. bedding. period packs and hygiene packs, small donated househofd items and crisis grants for fwd. white goods and househobJ fumiture, gas & electric vouchers, sim cards and a number of bicycles were issued Voluntooring Opportuniti•s During 2023 we were supported by 35 volunteers including 4 Volunteer Trustees My Slslers. Garden our community Garden & Alk)Iment was eslablished dunng the pandemic for access to outdoor community space and &tivits. beautiful fl¢Jers, home-grown fruit and vegetables. The vegetables and ftuit are used to provide Iow-cost heallhy meals at our Warm Welcome SpacÈ, Cookery seSsnS. and fresh prcJuce lo lop up our food parcels and support our volunteers with fresh fruit and veg. Another main tenefft of our k)vely garden is the resulting ouldoc* ¢ommunity space which is there for everyone lo enjoy. Throughout 2023, the garden was volunteer led by Lynn Barrass WIK) Sad lost a short batue against cancer al the end of 2023. Lynn was much k)ved and will never be forgotten and her legacy lives on through the community garden Peer Support Group- user-led group ofwomen wrth lived experience supw)rting survrlors of domest abuse who meet weekty al FISCUS Bundles for Babies Baby Bank Sundertand's first Baby Bank established in 2016, supporting babies. young parents, carers and families in crisis via refefrals from heath & social welfare profe55iona15 and comrwnty partners Sunderfand Clothes Bank is a recyding and reuse project established by FISCUS in 2019 catering for all ages from children age 2 to teenagers to adult. Situated wthin one of our largest ¢ommunity unrts at 11
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Ihe Coop Cenlre, our clothes bank has becwE very well kfthvn amongst communty partners and we have seen a massive increase in referrals over the year. The cost-of-living crisis and rising healing and electricity costs has made matters far worse for our servtt users, plunging many people further into crisis and poverty. Our Clothes Bank also prOVeS a conduit to acce5S Vrtal support inclLMling welfare benefits advice. debt &Jvice hornekssness and rethousing 5UPPJrt. Single people on Universal Credit. people seeking Asylum and homeless individuals a some of the worst hil financially surviving on the lowest of incomes. The clothes bank has ben ¢fyprodu¢ed with stsff. servi¢e users and volunteers. Help for Homeless an increased number of homekss people presented or were referred into FISCUS during the year_ There has teen a visible and frighlenirrfJ rise in homeless people in Sunderland including those who are rough sIrtg. living in hostels or sofa surfing. Many of the homeless people supported are also experiencing other complex issues in their lives rar¥Jing from having no money, food or clothing to addictions and lad( of family support structures. During 2023 FISCUS supported $2 homeless people and 24 people in hostels. refvges, and temp)rary hSIrtg. Sunderland Young M•mmies Home Eeonomi¢s works with teenage and young mams providing welfare benefits advice. housing advice. Cr1$ support. independent living skills, weekty Fare Share Fresh Food & Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and emergency essentk3ls. Established to ensure that no child or young person goes hungry or wrthout," the woject aso introdu$ recipes and ideas lo promote healthy eab.ng and co0.ng on a budgeL group training and batch cookiThJ to save money FISCUS Community Foodbank provides fwdbank drop-ins every week at the Coop Centre lo support Feople who have no focmj or money and are in crisi5. Our F¢xJ parcels have been lopped up with Greggs unsold food as well as fresh fnjil and vegetables and Fare Share prcducts Ihal are supplied by Sunderland Council strateg Advice Servi$ FISCUS Warni Wekome Space is open to aryone to attend and provides sctial opportunrties in a friendty community environment at the Coop Centre.. our Monday evening session has operated since October 22 to help people save heating and light at home on the cold nwJhts and has also extended throughout the year due to demand. Everyone attending our Wam Welcome Space receives a small food partel containing fresh fruit and veg and other items from Sundedand Council & Fare Share. A hot meal is provtded and extras to take away induding lake-outs and Greggs unsold Sandwiches, Pastries arKI Sweet Treals Christmas Appeal- each year VR supwjrt chiklren and young peoF4e, trK>nEless peopk. older people and vulnerable individuals and familie5 through our Chri51ma5 Apal. We achieve thts with a vast amnt of communty support from members of the publ. regular donators to our fe-use and recycling projects and with support from stsff, tenants. partners and volunteers. Over Christmas 2023, we distributed 550+ presents to children & young peoFAe. hOWless. vulnerable and elderfy people including 246 looked after young people SundLYland ACES established as a netrlvork for Advice aThJ Spec1151 providers in 2013 continuing for almost a decade. chaired by FISCUS until 2023. Many of Sunderland ACES partnets still continue to work together for the benefit of the communities and people we serve, meets.ng regularfy via the Food & Advice Providers Fonjm estsblished by Sunderland Council Stregic Advu SerVeS. Morrisons Doxford Park continues to provide Week donatn5 of baby essentials, food and baby clothing lo support our Bundles for BabEs Baby Bank. We estimate that the value of these items is approximately £100+ per week rr*aning the value of the support over the year has been in excess of £5200. Without the SUPFC•rt of Morrisons Doxford Park, and their Communily Champton Jayne. we would otherwise struggk to hjnd such essents.al items as baby bottles, nappies and wpes. BRAmnesty is a volunteer4ed wojecl established by FISCUS staff and volunteers which aims to maintain women and girls dignty and support their indeFendence and enterprising activities. Initially established for women and girfs in in The Gambia, Ihis initiative has since supForted women and girfs in developing countries in Afru induding Kenya, The Congo and Togo supporting partners who directly deliver our donated Bras and essentials to these countries. The initiatsve also benefits Sunderland women. babies and families and was the calalyst for the establishment of our Bundles for BabEs Baby Bank in 2016. -12-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FISCUS Advice & Crisis Support IMPACT 2023 £303.241.50 Value of Cr1818 Ilems & Bundlos Dlstributed £1,285,519.2S Benefits & Financial Galn$ Idèntlfied £404,039.66 Personal Debt R¢duced & ljanayd 3494 People Helped with Advi¢¢ & Crisis Support £IW of CrlBI8 Shopping VouCr dlstrlbut•d 1876 hours of Welfare Bengfits & ht Advl¢e Provlded 1938 Staff hour• of Cr181s Support pfovlded at the Cowop Contrn 69 Teenage and Young Mams and thoir babies. children and wlder famllios supported 15 Wo•kty Adv1¢• & S•8sloM at 11 Foodbank• 3S Volunteern Support8d FISCUS Activili•s 5062+ Volunteer £66,160.34 . Valu• of Voluntear Hourn (based on £13.07ph) FISCUS 428 BAME Asylum S•8kern & Refugees Supportod 13.781 Tonn•B of B•by Bank & Cloth•s Bank Crlsls Donatlons Sav•d from Landfill 1016 Emeryency For•d Parce 74 P•ople In Home Olfice Accommodatlon Farn Sharn Food Items & Gregg$ Umold Food Toppod Up 3282 Fresh & Ambient Food Parcels 2236 Bag• of Fresh Frult and Vg9gtabl•s Dlstrlbutod 688 Hygkn & Clganlpg Emgryency Packs S2 Homeless Peopl• Supported 84 H¢JuslNJ Co M8mbern and th•lr famllles fecelved 3 Communlty & Benoflclary Surveys Undertak¢n 24 People In hosts Rtfvges & Tompornry houslng
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Issues & Barriers Faced by the local communitie6 w¢ 6erve: Sunderland is ranked the 33rd most deprived Local Authority in England with an averw3e IMD120191 sc¢xe of 29.725. Ac£ording lo research commissioned by the L(al Trust in 2019. Sundertand has 8 of the 225 '1eft tehind. areas in England- Castle, Hendon (where FISCUS and the Coop cent is based), Hetton. Redhill, Sandhill, SoUthWk. St Anne's and Washington North. Sheffield Hallam Universty's research 120221 on Ihe real rale of unemployment, Sunderland's rale in was 36th highest of all k)cal authorit$ with an estimated rale of 90kn'. this is based on 8,810 unernployment benefit dairnants and 6,800 hidden on disabilitylincapacrty beneffts. 58.50kn of homes in Sunderfand are in deprivatB)n IONS Census 2021 }. Child poverty in the North East is now the hohest in the whole of England and Sundertand has a Child povety rate of 39% with more than 1 in 3 children INing in Ferty- Hendon ranks 1% IMD 2019,. Hendon & East End has risen to 11,458 Sidents and 5,413 households. vemment slati51ics entIfy.. "Hend1 15 the Super Output Area ISOAI with the highest levels of ¢hild poverty in SunderlarKI {45¥0)", .48.5% of households in Hendon are deprived households. "82°h of Hendon residents have a personal incorre less than £15k". '4S% of the population have no qualificab"on', '25.3¥0 of people have a limiting long-tem illness or disabilty.. "42.8% of older people live alone and 46.70A also live in deprivation; 'Alftl half of all residents INe in means-tested, berEfit-dependenl households., Yhe number of people and families living in fuel poverty increasing lo record velS with people having lo make the ch0e befy¥een heating and eab"ng. The unemployed rate in Hendon is 11.6% compared lo Sunderland at 5¥•. The prOpOOn ofyoung people aged 16-24 is 17.49/0 for Hendon compared lo a city rale of 10.2%_ Chikl ertY in Hendon is rising at 45% the highesl in the City (End Child Poverty Coalition). The percentsge of population whose ethnic group is rKJt 'whrte' is 11.4% for Hendon Compared with Sunderland at4.1%. BAME see users currenlty make up 29.5% ofall FISCUS service users. mainly refugees, asylum seekers and fofeign students and their families. A recent review inio Black and minority ethnic Inequalit$ in Healthcare by the NHS Race and Heath Observatory, published in February 2022, highlighted ongoing Black and minority ethrt inequaltknes across several areas of focus including mental health care. matemal and neonatal health eare, and the NHS worklorce. NHS Digital data for the number of peopb detained Urer the Mental Hea Act IMHAI in 2020121 identsfEd that rates of detenbon for people from the BAME backgrounds were over 4 ts'mes peopk from white backgrounds. The Community Foc>dbanks and Sunderland Foodbank are busr than ever with increasing referrals lo FISCUS Advi & Crisis Workers who are outrea¢hing at the Food Banks daity. A local study of Hendon Ward {'Lccal Health, Public Health EThJland. 2020) identified that 42.8% of okler people in the area INe alone 13.2% of people are living in overcrowded housing. Long-lemi unemployment in Hendon Ward is more than doUe the rate for Sunderfand118.1% compared lo 8.7%) and almost 6 limes higher than England's long-term unemployment rate of 3.2%. Prevare ofchildren who are overweight in Hendon is reported as 30.3% Isunderland 24%. EngLand 22.6%). whilsl prevalence of obesity amongst children is 29.3% in Hendon. There were 210 teenage molhers who gave birth ILTLA 20211. FISCUS has worked with and supported 69 youn9 teenage rnothers and theirchildren this year alone. A high majority of teen mothers and expectant teen mothers to be a ferred from other voluntary and statutory agencies. Lrfe expeclarbcy at birth for Males t)m in Hendon is 69.7 years compared to 77.1 years in Sunderland and 79.7 years in England (ONS. 2020} Nationalty, Trussell Trust Fcth banks in the foc%1 charity neOrk provided over 3 million13,121.4041 emergency food paTcels beh¥een 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. Of these, 37Yo were for children aged 0-16 years increasing to 46% foi children and young people aged 0-24 years. People in poor health are nre al risk of needing support and a turning to foodbanks for help. As well as the prObts with the benefit system that they experience. people on benefits - especialty disabled people. often fa extra costs, induding higher hcHjng. heating, utilities and even transport costs, which can put them at increased risk of needing to use a f(M)d bank. Much of the housing sto¢k in Hendon is let privatety and is old vtorian and Edwardian property that Ixks decent insultatn or repair. Left Behind.. Understaling Communitses on the Edge {OCSIILocal -14-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trust Report 20191 identified 225'Left Behind. wards In EThJland'. Hendon was one of 8 wards identified as being 'left behind, in Sundefland. Such research suggests that plaos lo meet. connectivity - both physical and digital - and an active. engaged communty are vital lo secure better social and economic outcomes for people Iwing in deprived neight#)urhcx)ds. People in plaeeswhich Ixk these feabjres have higher rates of unemployment and child F4)verty, and their health is also worse than those living in other deprived areas. And the evidence is that they are falling further behind. The research argues that Ihis adds up to these aTeas being some of the most left behind in the country. Despite such statistics, our local community of Hendon has a determined communty spirit and an increasing number of people volunteering in their communities. Such willingness of lecal people, volunteers and communty or9anisations hdping and suppth'ng others continues to be a really positive and outstanding aspect of Hendon & East End and the wider communities of Sundedand. Financial Review Following COVID-19 pandemic into the cost-of-living ¢risis. 2023 maintained an upturn in our small charity's financial stability and growth. Our fijnding strategy developed for 2022-23 enabled FISCUS to continue and expand our advice, crisis and social inclusion work, supporting over 3TrJO people. Tudor Trust provided a fantssb"¢ >year grant ¢ommencing August 2022 and this was Ihe final anchor needed to stsbilise our charty in 2022, for 2023 and beyond. Virgin money foundation contributed lo this stability th a fantastic funding award over 2 years. As community landlord, we continue lo successfully encourage other community partners to work alongside FISCUS at Coop Centre. Such organisabons benefit from low-cost rents and vibrant community space. that in tum hdps u5 to sustain and fund the C(M)p Centre- altkiugh costs have greally increased thi5 past year. The net rnovernenl in lunds was1£10,860) at the end of 2023. have continued lo maintain a tight rwn on spending and we ended the financial year in a good, stable financial position. FISCUS commenced 2024 finanual year with total bjnds available of £328.341 which includes deSnated reseNes of £178,725 Irelaling to capitavfixed assets of the C(>op Centre premises, fixtures & fittings and our community van) and general unrestricted reserve *Jnds of £31.236. Our restKted fvnds of £118,380 are further supported by a government backed Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan (originally £50,000) which remains unsFent and supports cash flow. the Charity's bank balance and provides ongoing stability. During 2023, we have worked hard lo cement the building blocks of our core work - our a¢fvice and crisis provtsion and towards the end of the year, Sundertand F¢Xbank in¢reased our funding to enable us to empby 2 full-time Advice & Crisis staff. We have also evidenced the breadth and scope of this work which resulted in a 5-year applicatK)n to the natsonal Improving Lives Through Advi {ILTAI programme. Good govemance and managemen( qualty staff and vOnieerS and identrf1fi of longer-term funding opportunities alvJned lo our aims and objectrves and to our extsting and new ways of working, remain the key lo the resilience and financial stability of the chanty- Advice & Crisis work remains our priority. During 2023 we undertook Surveys. communty meetings and listened to our service users, our volunleers, staff and partners to entIty needs and pmribes. FISCUS ended 2023 financial year with £209.961 unrestricted se[e$ of the charity and a further £118,380 is restricted funds to be spent in accordance our funding agreements. Durin9 2023. the charity reIved a total income of £273,501 and the charity's revenue expended was £284.361. The balance carried forward as al December 31st 2023, was £328.341 of £178,725 related to the Coop Centre building, fixtures & fith"ngs. mlor vehide5. and general reseNes of £31,236. The main sources of funding for FISCUS during 2023 induded.. The Tudor Trust, Sunderland Foodbank (DCPI, Newcastle Foodbank, Virgin Money Foundation and NalionwKle Foundation. We would also like lo mention the continued vital supwl that we reIved and Sunderland Council Household Support Fund and the valuable range of smaller charItae grants and personal crisis donations trom supwters and members ofthe publK. 15-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUEDJ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 We aim lo continue to develop our physical environment and coffmunty spxes to connect at the Co- op Centre. Many new and errÈrging ideas and OPFKJrtunrties present themselves for the years ahe&J. We will endeavour to raise the necessary grant income as well as exploring social investment and the generating of further trading income to secure our Chanty. our premises and our crisis servi¢es for th8 future years to corne. Reserves Policy The purpose of the Operating Reserves Policy is to ensure the achievement and stability of the mission. aims. objectives and aclivitses of FISCUS (The Charitabk Compary). The Operating Reserve is intended to provide an intemal sour¢e of funds for situations such as a sudden increase in expenses, one-time unbudgeted expenses. urbanticipated loss in fiJThling. Of uninsured losses. The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted reseeS of a minimum £30.000 {reviewed annually) to rnaintain the financial stability and cash flow of the Charty ensuring financ1 resilience in case of unforeseen emergencies, in ¢ase of the need to cash Ilow short-lerm deficits where funding is paid in arrears or delayed". and to ensure the continued running of the charity where core or essential funding is lost. Reslneted balances are held for the purwses of speafic proJectslacb"vities at the year end and do not form part of the reserves policy other than to spend the funding in accordance with the fvnde requirernenls and restricti¢)ns. The Reserve aLso te used for one-twne. nonrecufflng expenses that will build long-tem capacity. such as staff developrrEnt. research and developrrenl. or investment in infrastructure. Operating Reserves are not intended to repl a perrnanenl loss of funds or eliminate an ongoing budget gap. It is the intention of The Charitable C¢)mpany that any Operatsng Reserves to be used are replenished within a reasonabty short Per of time. The Operating Reserve Policy will be impÈmented in line wrth the Memorandums and Artic5 of ASs(tiOn and Financial Management & Procedures Policy. FISCUS unrestricted cash reseTries las at 31112r23) = £31.236. Plans for 2024- the year ahoad: FISCUS has delive advi aThJ crisis suptM)rt for over 18 years since 2005 in Hendon and across the City of Sunderland. For the year ahead we aim to strengthen and widen our advice and crisis services by securing longer-temi core and project revenue streams. We aim to continue our successful partnership work wrth Sunderfand FocJ Bank - an initiatsve by Dutham Christian Partnetship IDCPI. We work closety with Sunderland comrnunty foodbanks where we outre&h lo ensure services are accessible. approprte and as safe as possible for staff, volunteers and service users. We continue to expbre new partneiships and opportunits. The importance of good physical and mental well-being remains a priority for our staff. for our volunteers and for our service users alike. Our strategic goals for ttE ¢harity have been reviewed by Board of TnJstees.' Help individuals & farrulies through hardship and cnsLS to alkviate poverty Ensure no child goes without e55entials to reduce and alleviate child Fovety Create and develop fvrther community SF)aces for well-ting and space to connect Develop and increase our sustsinable recyde and reuse projects Foster diversty, equalty and inclusion acros5 our work arKI our Communitses We will achieve the above goals by Continuing to further develop all areas of our advice and crisis work, our re¢yde and reuse projects and our supp)rt for leen and young parents. We will ensure we promote equality, dNersity and inclusion and access lo opportunf(ies among our stsff, volunteers, seNice users, partners and the WKler communty al au tsmes. 16-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2023 Our Delivery Priorities for the comlng year Include: Stafflng l. Increase ourAdviee & Cri*s staifingi reSOue$ and reach 2. Home gmw $pgcialistapprentices lo support ourdevelopment Funding for 2024 l. Update our Funding Strategy 2. Explore blended funding opportunifres in¢luding so¢ialinv•stment 3. Identify and secure funds to develop our socialinclusion and communityprovision 4. Secure longer-temi funds supporting stability of our charlty and staff resources Coop Centre 1. Increase and expand our Community and communal Spaces lor FISCUS and our communitypartners to support those most vulnerable and the wlder communlty 2. Impmve the connectivity and ICTandintemef capacity and ireaSe digital incluslon 3. Identify funding to undertake rtpa1 infernally and extemally 4. Complete community consultation andplans for a new community café and kitchen -17-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) THE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Responsibililies of th¢ trustees The trustees are resp)nsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulatK)ns. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for exh financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the fina[al statements in 1rdance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting prad1 {United Kingdom Accounting Siandards and applicable law}. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a tnje and fair view of the stale of affairs of the company arbd of the ineoming and outgoing resour¢es ofthe chantae company for that pertod. In preparing those finan31 statements, the trustees are required to: 5ele¢t suitsble a¢counting policies and then appty them consistenty.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonabk and prudenL arxl prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will contr.nue its actNrties. The trustees are respon*ble for keeping ¥equate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the ¢haritabk ¢ompany's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the chantsble company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements omply with the Companies Act 20C6. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chartlable company and hence for tsking wsonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Sned by order of the board: Mr. A. McGill Chair and Trustee Date.. 11 014
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) I report to the trustees on my eXaMinatn of the financol stsleffÈnts of Fisujs North Limiled (by guarantee) {Ihe charity.) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Re$ponsibilitles and basis of report As the trustees of the coffyany land also its director5 for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the firrancial Ststents in &¢ordance wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myselflhat the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 20rffj Act and are e1ible for independent examination. I reFQrt in resFect of my examination of the charty'5 accounts as carlled out under se(*"on 145 of the Charities Ad 2011 {'Ihe 2011 ACVI. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Direclrons given by the Chanty Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiners statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that rK) matters have conE to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to telieve" accounting records were not kept in resred of the chanty as required by sectn 386 of the 2006 the financial statements do rnt accLYd with th(se records: or the financHI stalements do not cornpty the xcounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Ael other than any requirement that the aco)unts gNe a 'true and faJ"rf view whth is not a matter eonsidered as part of an independent examinath)n" or the financial staterrents have not been prepared in Ndance wilh the methods and prin¢ipl&s of the Slatemenl of Recomrrended Pracbce for aQUntrng and reporting by charities applicable to charits.es preparing thr acccbunts in accordan with the Financ[ RepcYb"ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republtc of Ireland {FRS 1021. I have no concems and have ¢cTh across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to thich attenlton should be drawn in thts reFort in order to enable a woper undetstanding of the accounts lo be reached. Henshaw FCCA Torgersens Chartered Accountants East Suite. Ground Floor Avalon House St Catherine's Court Sunderland SR5 3XJ Date. 12 Id8 /2 -19.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Income R•sour¢es DonatlODS and lega¢*s Charitable a¢livitEs Other trading a¢bvitses Investment Inco 39 44.778 16,769 157,856 125 16,808 202,634 125 53,934 29.111 257.224 242 53.111 53.934 Total Incoming Resources 98,751 174.750 273,501 339.688 R•$our¢•s Expended Charitable actNities Other expenditure Total Resources Expended 97,920 3.468 182,973 280.893 3.468 248,140 2.766 101,388 182,973 284.361 250,9C Net Incomingl{Outgoingl R•sour¢¢s Transfer belween Funds (1637) 18.223 110,860) 88,782 N¢t Movement In Funds 12.641) 18.219 110,860) 88.782 Total Funds Brought FoThvavd Total Funds Carrled Forward 212,602 209.961 126.599 339.201 250,419 339,201 118.380 328.341 The statement of finanoal activib.es indudes all gains and h)sses reccgnised in the year. l incorre and acb"vitie$ derrve from ¢onbnuing aclivities. The notes on pages 22 to 35 forni part of these financial slatemonts.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Investments 12 13 63,639 11 5,086 178.725 68,126 115,086 183,212 Curr•nt Assets Debtors Cash al bank and in har¥J 14 55,833 1S2.935 20,630 204,979 208.768 225,609 Creditors: amounts falllng duo within one year Net Current Assets 15 119.9671 (24,872) 200,737 383,949 188,801 367,526 Total assets l•ss current li¥biliti•s Creditots: amounts falllng due after morg than one year 16 139.1851 (44,748) Net Assets 328,341 339,201 Funds of the Charity Reslricled funds Unrestricted fvnds 19 118.380 209.961 126.599 212.602 Totsl Funds 328.341 339.201 For the year ending 31 December 2023 the charitable company was entitl8J to exemption from audil under section 477 of the Companies Act 20(6 relating to Sffoll companies. Trustees responsikJ'lrties'. The members have not required the charity lo obtain an audit of ts finclaI stslements for the year in question in accordance with section 476". and The trustees ad(nowled9e thr responsikn'lities for comptying wilh the requIrentS of the Act wrth respect to xcounts'ng records aNJ the weparation of financrdl statements. These financpl statements have been prepared in accordance with Charittes SORP IFRS102). These unaudited financial sLqtements tfvRre approved by the trustees on signed on their behalf by.. anda Mr. A McGill Trustee Company number 05653946 The note5 on pages 22 to 35 fomi part of thesg financial statements. 21
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEPJIBER 2023 G•ngr41 infomiation The charity is a private company limited by guarantee. registered in England and Wales, and a registered ¢hanty in England and Wales. The address of Ihe registered office is Co-op Cenlre. Ithrtehouse Road. Hendon. Sunderland, SR2 8AH. Statement of compllance These financial statements have been prepared in compliare with FRS 102. 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republt of Ireland,, the Statement of ReCoMnded Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irend IFRS 1021 {Charilies SORP IFRS 10211 and the Chan1&Act 2011. A¢¢ounling Policles Basis of preparatlon The financial staleffents have been prepared in ora[e with Accounts"ng and Reports"ng by Charities". SLitement of Recommended Pr&lice applicable to charities preparing accounts in accordance with Financial Rewrting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2015}- (Charrties SORP IFRS10211, the Financial ReFQrting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006 as applicab to compantes subject lo the small companies regime. Fiscus North Limited meets the definition of a putlic benefft enlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at the hLslorical c05t or transadion value unless otherwise slated in the relevant acCnting polw note. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the nclnal currency of the entity- Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £. Going concern The are no material uncertsintss about the chanty's a"Ity to continue. Fund accourrtlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretK)n of the trustees to fvrther any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by fv tNslees for particular fvture project or commitment. Restricted funds are SLsbjecled lo restrictions on theirexpenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fail into or* of tsyo sulasSes. tricted income lunds or endowment ftinds. -22-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢¢ounting Policies (ContInd Incoming resources Income is recognised when the charitsble company is enbued to the funds, any performance conditions attached lo the items of income have been mel. it is Probable Ihat that the income will be received. and the affounl can be measured reliabty. The folknwng specific polic are applied to particular calegorw of income.. Incorne from contraels for the suppty of SerVeS is Tecognised with the delrvery of the contracted seM¢e. This is ¢lassified as nstriCted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for Il lo be spenl on a pa"tlar purFW and retumed rf un$Fent, in whh case it may te regarded as restri¢led. Grant income from govemmenl and other entities is recognised when the charttable company is entitted to the fvnds, any performance eondrtM)ns att&hed lo the grants have been mel, it is probable that the ineomewill be r1Ved. and the anwnt is not deferred underthe accruals basis. Interesl on funds held on deFKJSrt is induded when revab arKI the amount ¢an be measured with reliability by the chanty. thi8 is normally upon nots"fat)n of inlerest paid or payable by the bank. Resources expended All experKlilure is accounted for on an xcrual's bags. Grants are charged in the year the trustees authorised paYEnt. Grants payable are in line wrth charitable company's objects and acttvibes. Grants and donations are made onty to other organisab.ons with similar objects or directty to beneficiaries. Operating leases Lease payments a Trcognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised a5 a reduced to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basts. Lease income is recognised in profil or ths on a slraight-line basis over the lease term. The aggregate cost of lease ineentsves recc%3nised as a redudion io income over the lease tem on a straight-line basis. Costs. including depreciakn'on, incurred in earning the lease inco are recognised as an expense. Any ini(ial direct costs iUrred in negotiating and arranging the opeTatin9 lease are added to the carryin9 amnt of Ihe lease and recognised as an expense over the lease term on the same basis as the lease income. Tangiblo assets All assets are capitalised arKJ valued at histor cosL DepreCIat)n has not been Charged on property as Ihe ankipaled residual value of the land 1$ anticipated to be at least equal to the ¢osl of the mixed use ekmenL Depreciation is charged on fixtures and frttings er their exFected useful lives of 10 years. Investments Investments are the purchase of an invesiment propty. The property ha5 been initially measured at cost and subsequently at fair value at the balance sheet date. -23-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountln9 Policies (continufrdl Financial in5trumgnts A financial asset or a financial liabilty is reccqnised onty Wh the ¢harty becomes a paty to the contractual provision5 Of the instrument. Basic financial instnjments are inrtially rwnised at the aff)Unt receivable or payable irlUding any related transaction costs. Current assets and current liabilrtses are subsequenty wEasured al the cash or otherconsideration expected to be pawj or received arthj not discounled. D•fin•d ¢onlributlon plans The company operates a defined contribution pensi scheme covering its employees. The scheme funds are administered by trustees and the assets of the stheme a held separately from those of the company. The pension costs charged against profits represents Ihe amount of the conin.tror payable lo the schew in Spect of the acc4Junting period. Donations and Leg¥cis Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Tolent Other 1.500 27.611 39 16.769 16,769 16,808 16.808 39 29,111 In the previous year. d{a.0ft$ and legacies of £779 were unrestrthd and £28.332 were restricted. Charitable Actlvttles & Services Unfestritted Reslricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Grants l Fees: TNL COL Fund Sunderland CC Household Suppcvt Fund Greggs Foundation- re¢efved Greggs Foundation- received Sherbum House relief grant- received The Joitsy Trust COL Household SuptKJrt SUTrJer1d cc CDCF Grant- reCeId Advice in Warrn Spaces Enhanced Winter Offer Virgin Money Found*ion DIDYMUS Nalionwhle Communty Grants Sl Martins in the field SESF Tu¢br Trust Communty Oppjrtunthes Sir James Knott Trust 18.681 18,681 5.000 5.000 19,902 190 600 1200 1.200 1,947 1.947 824 2,500 9.800 17,922 3.360 49,958 500 30,000 52.000 2.484 9.000 14,935 14.935 so,000
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 HMRC BBL interest Grant DWP Kickstart Scheme Newcastle Fwdbank DCP- Sunderland Foodbank- Fees Sunderland Bangladesh Centre Lived Experiences Undisclosed donor Newcastle Building Society 1,348 13,642 26,194 13.000 4.000 39.721 39.721 16,650 16.650 44.778 157.856 202.634 257.224 In t previous year. inconE of £19.835 vrds unfestricted and £237.389 was restricted. Other trading activiti•s UnrestrKted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Other income 125 125 242 In the previous year, of £197 was unTr$tred aThJ £45 was trted. Investm•nt Income Unrestrled Restrlcted Funds Fund$ Tolal 2023 Total 2022 Rental Incorr 53.934 53.934 53.111 All income in the previous year was unre5trKled. -25-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charitable Acilvftles Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Projed Costs Wages and Salaries Rates Insurance Repairs and Maintenan Light and Heal Motor expenses. travel and subsistence Telephone. postage and StatY Equipment and computer costs Staff training Sundry and cleaning expenses Subscriptions Bank charges Loan Interest Legal and professional DepreciatiC charges Staff wellbeing - away day 3.705 20.892 3.095 3.118 31,032 10,472 9.737 162.701 13.442 183,593 3.095 3.518 32,245 10.472 16,860 159,448 2,841 3,315 23,069 8,535 3,598 400 1213 665 10.217 760 1262 528 1,291 1,07S 747 2,927 10,745 2,051 1.075 1.216 3,377 521 1.193 5,386 6.037 11,348 202 3.091 469 3.133 521 1.193 2,611 6,037 3,786 410 2,088 1.520 5.882 303 2.775 97.920 182.973 280.893 248, 140 In the previous year. expendrture of £105.165 was unrestricted and £142,975 was restricted. Other Expendlture Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2023 Totsl 2022 A¢¢ountancy and Independent exam 3,468 2.766 All expendrture in the PViouS year was ur*estncted. -26-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 10. Wag•$ & SalaTles 2023 2022 Gross wage5 and salarEs Employers national insurance cost Pensbon costs 171.867 9,866 1,860 183,593 150,090 8,446 912 1S9,448 The tnjstees receNed no remuneration in the ujffent or pred1rj year- unrestrt¢ted expendrture in the current year amounted lo £20.892 (2022.. £47.4151 and restricted expenditure lo £162,701 12022.. £112,033>. The average number of full tirre employ*s in year 2023 2022 Chantable ath"vrt¢s 11. Taxallon The ¢harrtable company is exefflpt from taxab.on under Se¢tK)n 4e6 oflhe Income and Corporation Taxes Act 2010. 12. Tangible Assets Fixiures and fittings Motor Vehicles Property Total At 1 January 2023 Additions 37.501 20.577 1.550 19,156 77,234 1.550 At 31 December 2023 37.501 22.127 19,156 78,784 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 December 2023 5.277 2.206 3,831 3.831 9,108 6,037 7,483 7,662 15.145 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 37.501 14.644 11.494 63,639 68.126 At 31 Decemter 2022 37,501 15.300 15,325 -27-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECENIBER 2023 13. Inve5tmgnts 2023 2022 Al 1 January 2023 Additions lo investments at cost Gainl{lossl on revaluation At 31 Oecember 2023 115,086 115,086 115,086 115,086 Investments at ¢¢>5t ¢ompris•d 2023 2022 Investment Prowties 115.086 115,086 14. Debtors 2023 2022 Accrued incorr Prepayments 53.216 2.617 18,587 2,043 20,630 55.833 15. CreditorJ: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2023 2022 Bank ban Other creditors Deferred Inco AC81$ 5.577 367 8.780 5.243 5,440 370 19,062 24,872 19.967 16. Cweditors: amounts falling due aft•r more than one year 2023 2022 Bank h)an 39,185 39.185 44.748 44,748 17. Related Party Transactlons Theffj were no lated party transa¢thS during the [rent and preceding years. -28-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 18. Anatysis of net assets bet¥ft¢n funds Genernl Oesignatsd 2023 Reserves Reserves Reserves Total Funds TangiNe assets Investments Current assets Current liabilit*s Long temi liabilities 63,639 115.086 63,639 115,086 208.768 119.967 139,1851 328.341 118.747 13671 90,021 19.600 139.185) 118,380 31,236 178,725 Reslrlcted General Designated 2022 Reserves Reserves ReseNes Total Funds Tangible assets Inveslmenls Current assets Current liabilibes Long term habilitie5 68,126 115,086 68,126 115.086 225,609 (24.872) 144,74B) 127.029 1430) 98.580 124.442) 144,748} 29.390 126.599 183.212 339,201 -29-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED {BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEAIENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19. FundB of Ihe Charlty GaknLI BAknc• 01.0123 TMrtl•rs {LoMI 31.1223 LInr•itrtt fund General funds ACcumuted surOu$ Desgnaied funds Tangibk a55el reseNe Inve$tmeni property re9eNe Total Unrestted fuTh 91.751 195J511 31231 68.126 115,1 1602 63.639 115.01$ 91.751 1101,3 209.961 Balance GahLI Balance 01.01m ILOMI 31.1222 Genetal funds AGoJmulated 5uWu5 Designakd runds Tan9ibleas5el re5eNe Investment property reser¥e TO unreslrKted funds 5TM8• 22 11010491 1172) 29J 8,162 I15.¢ 15.182) 68.128 115.016 220,937 n22 2S.674 1602
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19. Funds of the Charity Icontlnued) Balance 01.01.23 Balance 31.12.23 Income Expenditure Transfers Reslricted funds Bundles for babies Fundraiser {ForJJ van> Tolent DIDYMUS Greggs Foundation DCP - Sunder1and Fcodbank Cnsis Donattons Post¢ode Local Trust Tudor Trust SESF Communty Fund Co-op Lacal Community Fund Enhanced Vblnter orter Newcastle Food bank Xmas Appeal Virgin Money Foundalion NatiOnwe Communty Grants The Joicey Twst COL Household Supp)rt Sunderland CC Newcastle Building Society Fundraiser #2 Sunderland CC Househohj Support Fund Total re51rict8d fun¢Js 134 1N37 619 1,697 8,392 {1411 (962) (619) (1,669 (8.392) 129.3351 11.467) 475 40.000 2,349 10,665 1,584 702 28,749 14,932 50.000 147,904) 114,9321 30,845 358 2.587 749 1,347 14.93S {3S81 2.587) 139,568 12,8771 118,680 39,064 245 1.538 11,190 14.935 49,958 110.761> 15251 39.197 675 1200 1319) {1,3741 1503 3,681 1,626 11,631 3.1)00 12,134 s,000 174.750 5.000 126,S99 1182,9731 118.380 -31-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19. Funds of the Charity (conlinued) Balance 01.01.22 Balan¢0 31.12.22 Income ExPendIre Trnnsfe Restflcted funds Kickstart Scheme 1 Kickstart Scheme 2 My Sisters Krtchen Bundles for babies FundraiseT {Foc*J van} Tolent DIDYMUS Nab"onal lottery"80GOP Covid support Greggs Foundatn Greggs FoUndatn DCP- Sundedand Foodbank ASDA Foundation Cnsis Donations Postcode Ltxal Trust Tudor Trust CRF SESF Community Fd Co-op Local Community Fund Enhanced Wnter Offer Newcaslle Fts)d bank Xmas Appeal Virgin Money Foundation NatiOnwe Commun Grants Sl Martin's in the field Sherbum House I CDCF 7,663 &979 17.675) 15.985) 1605) 11.230) 12 605 700 22,082 1,500 3,360 134 1.437 619 1.697 11,663> 9N91 12,8501 111.510) 16.641) 19.902 190 13.000 8A92 5,889 118.992) 194) 12,190} 18,3S7) 123,2511 (2.486) 115,0681 103 1,542 8.360 1,350 702 52,000 2,484 30.000 28,749 14,932 1.486 1.351 11.128) 18.564) 126,1031 1740) 358 2,587 749 1,347 14,935 26.852 2.087 14.935 49.958 15001 11.4241 (142.9751 125,674) 1.424 Total restricted funds 29.482 265.766 126,599 -32-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19. Funds of the Charlty (contlnued) Kickstart Scheme was a govemmert backed COVID-19 scheme enaIng FISCUS lo employ and train 2 young people to help with the additional workloJ during the pandemt. My Sisters, Kltchen (PaSKI was a project developed by FISCUS. which, after 6 years, we established as an independent sccial enterprise via a new Communty Interest Company. MSK has Sin raised the fundsto employ a full-tirr Managing DitOr& Trainer and has gone from strength to strength. Working in pathrshp FISCUS. MSK base remains at the Coop Centre. Sherbum Hou$ CDCF and Greggs Foundatlon crisis funding available for adults, chikIn and families exrienCIng extreme hardship and cnsis. Bundles for Babies is Sundertand's first Baby Bank. estsblished by FISCUS in 2016. providing clothing, equipment and essenkn.als for babS and ¢hildren in p)vety to ensure no child goes without. Fundraiser #1 Spacehlve was a Crchvd Fundratser whh suceessfvlty raised funds to purchase an electn"c van and support our cnsis and advKe work al FISCUS. Tolent 15 a construction ¢ompany chose FISCUS as a benefiCry of their $tal value causes whh enables grants to be made to charitable causes and we were generousty donated £1500 towards our dothes bank and crisis work from this local Cpany. Didymus provided to SUPFQrt 'My Sisterfs Garden, Project. our new. safe outdoor social gardening allotment and vibrant social outdoor communty Spa where people can grow their skills, make new fn.ends and grow and cook foc¥J togelhef. Natlonal lottgry -BOGOV C(wid support provided supwt in the pandernK lo enab us to Upgrade and develop our kn"tthen to a Commercial krtchen and training space. Greggs Foundation provided grant core funding lo supp)rt our Finan Offttrs, p05t for one year in addrtion lo providing addrtional much needed fijnds twds our increan9 electricity costs at the Co-op Cenlre. Durham Christian Partnership IDCP) nbn Sunderla)d FcdbaTrk and have partnered with FISCUS lo deliver 'More Than Food. support to people who use aTrJ rely on focdbanks in Sunderland. DCP provhdes grant fvnding from the Trussell Trust to whth it is affiliated. The fijnding enables FISCUS to empk)y experienced Welfare Benefit & Criws Advi staff who work across Community Foodbanks in Sunderland lo ensure people can resofve their financial hardship and access theii rightful benefits ents"tlements. reduce their debt and have sS to focJ and other crisis rtems. Asda Foundatlon provKled fmding towards our Bundles for Babies Baby Bank and crisis work via their Green Tokens scheme vjhere members of the public vote for charitable cause$ for Asda to support. Crisls Donatlons are generousty prov•Jed by the general Publ and occasionalty, by organisations and small businesse$. The Sister's of Mercy, Oaklea Convent and the women's groups that they facilitate have ken very generous donators to cyjr crisis funds once again, throughout the year. This makes a huge differen to our customers f&ing hardship and povety as we are able lo fvnd items that are not usually donated such as ShOpn9 vouchers, new clothing & underwear, safety equipment. wami blankets, hot water bottles and presents chitrJren and older people who would olheThvise go without throughout the year and al Christmas. Postcode Local Trust funded a ewrodwd. accessible. Community garden Space and various outdoor well-being actsvits.es for women survNor5 of domesb¢ abuse struggling with mental health issues. 11 also enabled us to employ a qualified Sory"al IAÈlfare Communty Vtsker. fvThl garden tools and plant5. -33-
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 19. Fund$ of Ihe Charity (contlnued) Tudor Tntst provided a grant over three years to SUPFth the salwy of FISCUS CEO to enable FISCUS lo have mofe financial stsbillty and enable the CEO to fccus on developing and delrvering the ¢ore advi and crisis work and devek)p new initiatNes. CRF was a government grant that enaled FISCUS to a member of stsff to SUPFL)rt our work over three months. SESF was a social investment grant award made by S(tial Inveslrrenl Business and supported by Big Issue Invest lo support the sustainability and development of our charity- Coop Local Community Fund supported our communty garden providing a safe space for our service users. staff, volunteers and wider communty to meet and enjoy the outdoor space. Enhan¢•d Winter Offerfunds We provided by SunderlaThl City Council to supFort our Cl1$ work and to enable us to purchase essentials such as clothing. toiletries and cleaning items to provide to peop expernng hardship n SUTrjerd. Newcastle Foodbank pr¢wide grant funding to FISCUS from Trussell Trust to enable FISCUS to employ a full-lime expenen¢ed Advice & Crisis Worker who provides outreach advice and crisis support across Community fcty)dbanks in Newcae. Xmas Appeal is rrL)ney provKled by IndivUal5. organiSatn$ and businesses to support the purchase of Christmas presenls for chIldrt. young people and those who Wld otherwise go without during trE fesb.ve Per1. Virgin Money Foundation provided a Iwo-year grant to fvnd an experienced soc1 Welfare Worker to enab FISCUS to maintain, improve and expand our current crtsis Serv5. especial our expanding SuThJerland Clothes 8ank. Natlonwide Cornmunlty Grants provKled a one-year grant to enable us to devek)p Sunderland Yoursg Marnmies Home EcorKJmic5 Project by employing a new dedicated Advice & Advocacy Worker to support teenage expectsnt and rw thets in Sundertand to gain independent living skills and arsS to advice and support. St Martins in the Fields provides funds to SUPFQrt people who are hoTrless n particular our service users who are being supported into thesr new home and need help wrth the first months rent and deposit. The Joicey Trust wovided funding trhwards the employnEnt of a Social Welfare TraineelApprentte. COL Household Support Funds were provKled by Sundedand City Council to support OLsr crisis work and lo enable us to purchase essentials such as clothing, loiletries and cleaning items to provide to peopk eXFernc1rVJ hardship in Sunderfand N•w¢astle Building Society provided funding via the Communty Foundat•)n Tyne & Wear towards our adv and Crisis work whrh part-funded one of our soc1 Welfa TraineeslApprentices. The Nalional Lottery Fund Communlty C05t of Living Fund provided an emergency fvnd to support FISCUS and other ¢ommunity and voluntary, not-for-profit organisations who were affected by Ihe cost-of-INing crisis. The funding enabled FISCUS to continue and expand our crisis work until March 2024.
FISCUS NORTH LIMITED (BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Fundraiser #2 Spacehive S.A.F.E was a Crowd Fundraiser whh successfully raised funds lo support our Warm Welcome Space and our Crisis. advice and Community work delNeTed at the Coop Centre. The funds also enabled us to purchase a new shipping container for our recyclin9 projects. Sunderland City Council Household Support Fund 4 was pro¥ed by Sunderland City Council to support Peop in crisis wth insufftient rrnney to buy essentials that they need. 20. Company Llmlted by Guarantee The charitable company is limited ty guarantee in that every rrtmber undertakes to contrtbute such amounts as may be required in the event of the charilable company being wound-up. for the payments of the debts. liats"lth"es. and the cost ofwnding up not exedIng £1 per member.