Charity registration number: 1151697
"Jigsaw" Support Scheme
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
"Jigsaw" Support Scheme
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 6 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 7 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements |
9 to 10 11 12 to 17 |
"Jigsaw" Support Scheme
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Executive Committee Members
Barry Answer Jim Morris Faz Foysal Choudhury Amanda Woolley (resigned 11 June 2025) Faz Foysal Choudhury Jim Morris Barry Answer Brian Wheatcroft (appointed 5 May 2025)
Charity Registration Number 1151697 Principal Office Chadburn House Weighbridge Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1AH Independent Examiner M R Seals FCCA Seals King & Co Ltd 17 Brunts Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1AX
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"Jigsaw" Support Scheme
Executive Committee Report
For the year ended 31st March 2025
The Executive Committee present their report, along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared based on the accounting policies set out on pages 9 to 11 of the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 201l and 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).
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is governed by a constitution, which was adopted on the 9th of April 2013 and was last updated in January 2019. The constitution was reviewed on 1st October 2023 and no further changes was deemed necessary. It was agreed that this would be followed up with a further update in the next year.
The constitution states that there must be at least three charity trustees, this has been maintained through the relevant period.
Responsibility for the day to day running of the charity is devolved to the Chief Officer management team and trustees.
Risk Management
The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of all the risks faced by the charity. These risks are identified, and established systems and procedures are put in place to manage these risks. A risk register is kept and discussed as appropriate. No major issues nor serious reportable events were recorded in the time period.
Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objectives are defined as:
Hoarding Project - Jigsaw runs its pioneering Hoarding recovery service, this entails a full range of sub services such as benefit advice, home visits and clearance assistance, signposting, counselling, and a mental health group.
Additional Charitable Activities - Jigsaw continues to conduct charitable activities not part of its primary hoarding project, these tend to be aimed at poverty relief, in the Mansfield area and Bassetlaw council area and the wider Nottinghamshire area as well. This has been small scale poverty relief and food bank services, as well as the facilitation of specific charitable acts by third parties.
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Executive Committee Report
Fundraising
As well as small time individual donor’s Jigsaw received funding from the following entities: Mansfield District Council, Bassetlaw District Council, Coalfields Trust and a genrous bequest from the Estate of Mrs P Routledge.
Activities
Jigsaw has continued to carry out its main activity its hoarding support program, this was planned to be our only project of the year but due to the situation in Ukraine, a small grant was acquired to set up a separate Ukraine project aimed at relieving the suffering of Ukrainian refugees.
Assets
Jigsaw also retains the use of a small amount of office ancillaries such as a printer, two chairs, stationery etc Estimated to cost less than £100 pounds.
Jigsaw also has ownership of a number of gardening tools purchased and donated in this period.
Jigsaw also retains a small amount of petty cash of value of less than £100 to be of use of staff discretion.
Staffing
Jigsaw at the end of this period has two staff members.
Other Financial Matters
Jigsaw offers a NEST pension scheme as required at the end of the relevant financial period, but no staff member has taken this up.
Financial Review
The charity had net income for the year of £9,138 (2024 - net expenditure £5,052). The total funds carried forward at 31st March 2025 amounted to £24,607 (2024 - £15,469). Total funds carried forward at 31st March 2025 included nil (2024 - nil) of restricted funds and £24,607 (2024 - £15,469) of unrestricted general funds available for use at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
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Executive Committee Report
Reserves Policy
Jigsaw has traditionally been funded through grants and contracts and there is always a degree of funding instability. It is therefore necessary to maintain a level of unrestricted funds, so that in the event of future funding not being committed the scheme can wind down its activities over a reasonable period. As is required by charity commission guidance.
The current amount to be held in reserves is 3 months running costs. The reason for this is that should Jigsaw be unable to continue its services due to lack of funding, the beneficiaries of the scheme are given some months to adjust to the situation and find other services to replace Jigsaw. The support workers would be able to build the situation into service reviews and work with the service users to seek alternative support.
This policy is reviewed annually in order that the amount of funding maintained in reserves is in proportion to the overall budget and activities.
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Executive Committee Report
Annual Report and Plans for the Future
As we come to the end of another meaningful year at Jigsaw Support Scheme, we reflect with pride on the difference we have made together within our community.
This year has been one of growth, resilience, and continued commitment to supporting individuals and families who rely on our services. Through advice sessions, wellbeing activities, outreach programmes, and practical support, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that those facing challenges are not without help. The demand for our services has continued to rise, but so too has the strength and dedication of our team.
Our Impact.
Over the past year, we have:
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Supported hundreds of local residents with practical assistance.
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Delivered community-based activities to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing
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Strengthened partnerships with local organisations
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Expanded our volunteer base to meet increasing needs
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers.
We would not be able to deliver the level of support we do without our incredible volunteers. Your time, compassion, skills, and dedication are the backbone of Jigsaw Support Scheme. Whether you have offered a few hours a week or supported specific projects and events, your contribution has had a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Your generosity of spirit truly embodies what community means, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.
Our Funders and Supporters.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Coalfields Regeneration Trust for their continued financial support and belief in our work. Their ongoing commitment enables us to plan sustainably and reach those most in need.
We are also extremely grateful to Mansfield District Council for their ongoing support and partnership. Their encouragement and generous financial assistance help strengthen our services and ensure we remain responsive to local needs.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Co-op for their valued support throughout the year. Their commitment to community investment makes a real difference to local charities like Jigsaw Support Scheme
Looking Ahead.
As we move into the new year, we remain committed to expanding our reach, strengthening our services, and continuing to be a safe and supportive space for our community. We will build on this year’s achievements while adapting to the evolving needs of those we support.
Together staff, volunteers, funders, partners, and community members we are making a real and lasting difference.
Thank you for being part of the Jigsaw Support Scheme journey.
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Executive Committee Report
On behalf of the Executive Committee
..................................................................... Barry Answer (Chair) Date: 6th March 2026
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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 6 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Barry Answer Chair
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of "Jigsaw" Support Scheme
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of "Jigsaw" Support Scheme for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of "Jigsaw" Support Scheme you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the "Jigsaw" Support Scheme's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of "Jigsaw" Support Scheme as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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M R Seals FCCA
Seals King & Co Ltd 17 Brunts Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1AX
6 March 2026
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Total | |||||||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2025 | |||||||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Income and Endowments from: | |||||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 25,166 | - | 25,166 | |||||
| Charitable activities | 13,799 | 40,868 | 54,667 | ||||||
| Other trading activities | 98 | - | 98 | ||||||
| Investment income | 107 | - | 107 | ||||||
| Total income | 39,170 | 40,868 | 80,038 | ||||||
| Expenditure on: Charitable activities Governance costs |
(5,738) (1,522) |
(63,640) - |
(69,378) (1,522) |
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| Total expenditure | (7,260) | (63,640) | (70,900) | ||||||
| Net income/(expenditure) | 31,910 | (22,772) | 9,138 | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds | (22,772) | 22,772 | - | ||||||
| Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward |
9,138 15,469 |
- - |
9,138 15,469 |
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| Total funds carried forward | 10 | 24,607 | - | 24,607 | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||||||
| funds | funds | 2024 | |||||||
| Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies |
Note | £ 1,170 |
£ - |
£ 1,170 |
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| Charitable activities Investment income |
- 244 |
52,828 - |
52,828 244 |
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| Total income | 1,414 | 52,828 | 54,242 | ||||||
| Expenditure on: Charitable activities |
(11,099) | (48,195) | (59,294) | ||||||
| Total expenditure | (11,099) | (48,195) | (59,294) | ||||||
| Net (expenditure)/income | (9,685) | 4,633 | (5,052) | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds | (8,637) | 8,637 | - | ||||||
| Net movement in funds | (18,322) | 13,270 | (5,052) | ||||||
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 33,791 | (13,270) | 20,521 | ||||||
| Total funds carried forward | 10 | 15,469 | - | 15,469 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 12 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 10.
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(Registration number: 1151697) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Note | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Tangible assets | 7 | - | 240 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 8 | 43,188 | 28,276 | |
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 9 | (18,581) | (13,047) | |
| Net current assets | 24,607 | 15,229 | ||
| Net assets | 24,607 | 15,469 | ||
| Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds |
24,607 | 15,469 | ||
| Total funds | 10 | 24,607 | 15,469 | |
| The financial statements on pages 9 to 17 were approved by 2026 and signed on their behalf by: ......................................... Barry Answer Chair |
the trustees, and authorised for | issue on 6 March |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
"Jigsaw" Support Scheme meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Going concern
As with most charities we have been impacted by the Coronavirus (Covid 19). This has had an impact on our operations and staff. We have (where appropriate) utilised the grants and benefits available from the Government and are taking all the steps we can to protect the future of our business. Although the total impact is still uncertain the trustees believe that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
Deferred income
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resources in the period for which, it has been received. Such income is only deferred when:
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The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or
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The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the 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 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £350.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class
Computer equipment
Depreciation method and rate
straight line basis over 3 years
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Legacies Regular giving and capital donations |
Unrestricted funds General £ 23,930 1,236 |
Total funds £ 23,930 1,236 |
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| Total for 2025 | 25,166 | 25,166 | |
| Total for 2024 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
- 3 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Unrestricted | ||||||
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| funds | Restricted | Total | ||||
| General | funds | funds | ||||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Allocated support costs | 5,738 | 63,640 | 69,378 | |||
| Governance costs | 1,522 | - | 1,522 | |||
| Total for 2025 | 7,260 | 63,640 | 70,900 | |||
| Total for 2024 | 11,099 | 48,195 | 59,294 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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4 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
Unrestricted
funds Total
General funds
£ £
Accountancy fees
Other fees paid to accountant 322 322
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements 1,200 1,200
Total for 2025 1,522 1,522
Total for 2024 1,506 1,506
5 Independent examiner's remuneration
2025 2024
£ £
Examination of the financial statements 1,200 1,200
6 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
7 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
equipment Total
£ £
Cost
At 1 April 2024 5,763 5,763
At 31 March 2025 5,763 5,763
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 5,523 5,523
Charge for the year 240 240
At 31 March 2025 5,763 5,763
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Furniture and | Furniture and | Furniture and | ||||
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| equipment | Total | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Net book value | ||||||
| At 31 March 2025 | - | - | ||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 240 | 240 | ||||
| 8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand Cash at bank |
2025 £ 100 43,088 |
2024 £ 100 28,176 |
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| 43,188 | 28,276 | |||||
| 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
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| Other taxation and social security | 2025 £ 2,332 |
2024 £ 560 |
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| Other creditors Accruals Deferred income |
(1) 5,058 11,192 |
(1) 1,296 11,192 |
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| 18,581 | 13,047 | |||||
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10 Funds
| 10 Funds | |||||||||||
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| Balance at | |||||||||||
| Balance at 1 | Incoming | Resources | 31 March | ||||||||
| April 2024 | resources | expended | Transfers | 2025 | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||||||||
| General 15,469 |
39,170 | (7,260) | (22,772) | 24,607 | |||||||
| Restricted funds - |
40,868 | (63,640) | 22,772 | - | |||||||
| Total funds 15,469 |
80,038 | (70,900) | - | 24,607 | |||||||
| Balance at | |||||||||||
| Balance at 1 | Incoming | Resources | 31 March | ||||||||
| April 2023 | resources | expended | Transfers | 2024 | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds General 33,791 |
1,414 | (11,099) | (8,637) | 15,469 | |||||||
| Restricted funds (13,270) |
52,828 | (48,195) | 8,637 | - | |||||||
| Total funds 20,521 |
54,242 | (59,294) | - | 15,469 | |||||||
| 11 Analysis of net assets between funds Current assets Current liabilities |
Unrestricted funds General £ 43,188 (7,389) |
Restricted funds £ - (11,192) |
Total funds at 31 March 2025 £ 43,188 (18,581) |
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| Total net assets | 35,799 | (11,192) | 24,607 | ||||||||
| Unrestricted | Total funds at | ||||||||||
| funds | Restricted | 31 March | |||||||||
| General | funds | 2024 | |||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||||||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 240 | - | 240 | ||||||||
| Current assets | 28,276 | - | 28,276 | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | (1,855) | (11,192) | (13,047) | ||||||||
| Total net assets | 26,661 | (11,192) | 15,469 |
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