Shine (West Bowling)
Charity number 1153518
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Shine (West Bowling)
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 4 |
| Examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 to 12 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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Shine (West Bowling)
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates Samantha Corderoy Chair Shaeron Caton-Rose Secretary Alyia Siddique Treasurer Appointed 27 April 2023 Rev James Hinton Ian Thorpe Linda Baines Safeguarding Officer Helen Loughlin Charity number 1153518 Registered in England and Wales Registered and principal address Bankers 48 Newton Street HSBC Bank plc The Co-operative Bank plc Bradford 64 Tong Street P.O. Box 250 BD4 7BH Dudley Hill Skelmersdale Bradford WN8 6WT BD4 9LX
Independent examiner
Rhys North ACA West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) foundation formed on 22 August 2013 and is governed by a constitution.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the trustees at a duly convened meeting.
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Shine (West Bowling) Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of West Bowling in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
The charity's main activities
Shine delivers a range of community services to bring renewal to one of the UK’s most deprived communities. These include Pop Up Pantries, budgeting help, Job Clubs, cookery courses, a Children’s Clothes Bank, English classes, asylum and refugee support, care for the homeless, exercise classes, parenting support, wellbeing groups and counselling. It manages a large green space for community use, is a Hate Crime Centre and partners with Bradford District Credit Union.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the improvement in community wellbeing.
Achievements and performance
With the help of over 50 volunteers, some weekly, others attending for a volunteering day, and our staff, Shine has been able to help hundreds from our local community this year. We have delivered 1,360 sessions in groups and individually, with 4,585 attendances of regular users, as well as those who access larger events and use the outside space. We enjoyed hosting the Science and Media Museum for two days– including a pop up planetarium! We continue to work alongside many other organisations, including local schools, Acts 435, Better Start Bradford, and Refugee Action.
We were delighted to welcome a counselling coordinator to the team in June who has recruited volunteers and we are now seeing 13 clients weekly for long-term, affordable counselling. This service is allowing those in our community to be able to access help that was unavailable to them, that will be long-lasting. We are very grateful to a donor who has enabled the establishment of this service, and to Wellspring Therapy and Training who provide oversight.
“ 12 weeks of counselling has meant the anxiety over 18 years has left me.”
Other developments have been ReCreate, an 8 week course based around mindfulness and creative arts, formed from feedback from Soul Art, and running Own My Life for women who have been in coercive or abusive relationships. Sing Shine came to an end in March after years of mindful singing. Thanks to all those who helped as sessional workers or volunteers in delivering these sessions.
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Shine (West Bowling)
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2024
Achievements and performance continued
We now have eight members of staff, all working between 10 and 30 hours a week, and responsible for the variety of areas of support which are offered by Shine. The individual support alongside groups is needed and appreciated. The CEO continues to sit on Boards of other local VCS organisations and is the VCS representative at meetings at Ward level within Bradford Council.
We were successful in receiving another 3 years of funding from the Henry Smith Charity who commented: ‘During assessment we were particularly impressed with how well rooted the organization is within the community with strong evidence of services being shaped by feedback from service users. Also the broad range of activities available which are meeting clearly identified local need.’
We celebrated 10 years of Shine with a cake in September and a fundraising dinner and ‘silent disco’ in October, delighting that we could mark the occasion with a video telling the story of the Shine journey and some wonderful stories of lives changed through the work.
We remain extremely grateful to all those who give monthly to support our work as well as the churches – especially St Pauls, Letchworth, Bradford Cathedral, Bolton Priory and of course St Stephen’s West Bowling who continue to financially support us. We could not manage without funders – The Henry Smith Charity, Bradford City Challenge Foundation, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, The UK Government (Cost of Living Fund), Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation and the National Gardening Scheme – as well as all those who help through volunteering in leading or helping with groups, counselling, or maintaining the grounds, or in governance as Trustees. Thanks also to our committed staff who give of themselves to ensure Shine works to give a brighter future to all we support.
Financial review
The net income for the year was £18,108, including net income of £59,375 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £41,267 on restricted funds.
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £146,908.
The Trustees have reviewed the charity’s need for reserves in line with guidance issued by the Charities Commission and consider it prudent that free, unrestricted reserves need to be sufficient to meet four to six months running costs. Based on 2024/2025 budgeted expenditure the CIO's target reserves are between £69,900 and £104,900. This policy is reviewed by the Trustees annually in line with the risk analysis and financial management situation.
The Trustees recognise that at 31 March 2024 actual reserves exceed the upper reserves target. However these will be reduced in the current year given the plans trustees have for the development of new services.
Approved by the board of trustees on 10/12/2024
Alyia Siddique (Trustee)
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Shine (West Bowling)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Shine (West Bowling)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rhys North ACA
12/12/2024
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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Shine (West Bowling)
Statement of Financial Activities
(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes 2024 Unrestricted funds £ Income from: Grants and donations (2) 106,210 Fees and charges 4,568 Pop up pantry 9,316 Fundraising 3,860 Other income 1,368 Bank interest 953 Total income 126,275 Expenditure on: Salaries NI and pensions (3) 44,732 Business development - Sessional workers 2,326 Activity resources and equipment 8,372 Rent and utilities 3,240 Staff and volunteer expenses 1,036 IT support and equipment - Administration and finance 3,315 Insurance 1,220 Independent examination 1,134 Building development work - Credit Union payments 1,525 Total expenditure 66,900 Net income / (expenditure) 59,375 Fund balances brought forward 87,533 Fund balances carried forward (4) 146,908 |
2024 Restricted funds £ 94,761 650 - - - - 95,411 88,450 - 10,999 14,403 17,207 2,091 1,908 885 735 - - - 136,678 (41,267) 52,045 10,778 |
2024 Total funds £ 200,971 5,218 9,316 3,860 1,368 953 221,686 133,182 - 13,325 22,775 20,447 3,127 1,908 4,200 1,955 1,134 - 1,525 203,578 18,108 139,578 157,686 |
2023 Total funds £ 130,549 2,786 9,424 - - 47 142,806 110,525 2,400 14,340 12,946 20,454 1,716 140 3,676 866 1,134 6,000 1,019 175,216 (32,410) 171,988 139,578 |
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All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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Shine (West Bowling)
| Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 Unrestricted £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand (5) 145,375 Total current assets 148,929 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (6) 2,021 Total current liabilities 2,021 Net current assets / (liabilities) 146,908 Net assets 146,908 Funds Unrestricted funds 146,908 Restricted funds - Total funds 146,908 |
2024 Restricted £ 8,433 11,433 655 655 10,778 10,778 - 10,778 10,778 |
2024 Total £ 153,808 160,362 2,676 2,676 157,686 157,686 146,908 10,778 157,686 |
2023 Total £ 141,397 141,397 1,819 1,819 139,578 139,578 87,533 52,045 139,578 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 10/12/2024
Alyia Siddique (Trustee)
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Shine (West Bowling)
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
These accounts 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. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Going concern
The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Expenditure and liabilities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Shine (West Bowling)
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 2 Grants and donations Bradford District Community Foundation Bradford District Metropolitan Council (BDMC) Dept. for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities National Gardening Scheme The Henry Smith Charity The Liz and Terry Bramhall Foundation Aviva crowdfunder Bradford City Challenge Foundation Bradford Trident Bradford VCS Alliance CNet Incommunities Redevco Foundation West Yorkshire Combined Authority Other donations 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Social security costs Employment allowance Pensions |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - 70,000 - - - - - - - - - 36,210 106,210 |
2024 Restricted funds £ 7,000 4,175 68,832 3,679 - 10,000 - - - - - - - - 1,075 94,761 |
2024 Total funds £ 7,000 4,175 68,832 3,679 70,000 10,000 - - - - - - - - 37,285 200,971 2024 £ 123,644 7,948 (5,000) 6,590 133,182 |
2023 Total funds £ 10,000 6,319 - - - 10,000 23,133 5,000 250 750 2,000 500 12,512 7,424 52,661 130,549 2023 £ 102,473 7,700 (5,000) 5,352 110,525 |
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The average number of employees during the year was 7.8, being an average of 4.6 full time equivalent (2023: 6, 4 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.
| Defined contribution pension scheme | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year | 6,590 | 5,352 |
| Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end | 887 | 437 |
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Shine (West Bowling)
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 4 Restricted funds BMDC Science event National Gardening Scheme BMDC Community Building Liz and Terry Bramall Bradford City Challenge BDMC Repair Project CNet Soul Art WY Mayor Safer Communities Fund VCS Alliance ABCD Fund Bradford Fund BDMC UKSPF Counselling Cost of Living Fund |
Balance b/f £ - - - 4,589 - 418 200 6,869 150 10,000 4,819 25,000 - 52,045 |
Incoming £ 175 3,679 4,000 10,000 7,000 - - - - - - 1,725 68,832 95,411 |
Outgoing £ - 3,452 4,000 7,766 7,000 73 200 6,869 150 10,000 4,819 23,517 68,832 136,678 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Balance c/f £ 175 227 - 6,823 - 345 - - - - - 3,208 - 10,778 |
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Fund name
BMDC Science event National Gardening Scheme BMDC Community Building Liz and Terry Bramall Bradford City Challenge BDMC Repair Project CNet Soul Art
WY Mayor Safer Communities Fund
Purpose of restriction
To contribute towards the costs of a science event. To provide resources for the Gardening Club. Towards the running costs of the centre. Towards the salary costs of the CEO post and renovation work. Towards furniture, marketing, website and rent costs. Towards the running costs of the Creative Threads group. To support arts and crafts sessions with a focus on improving mental health and wellbeing.
To support the provision of a safe space for the local community to meet and where support can be provided.
VCS Alliance ABCD Fund Towards the costs of the Sing Shine group. Bradford Fund To enable the CIO to further develop its business and strategic plans. BDMC UKSPF To contribute to projects supporting cost of living support activities. Counselling Donation to support the development of the counselling service. Cost of Living Fund Funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities via The National Lottery Community Fund to support the delivery of the charity's core services and the provision of enhanced services in the period to 31 March 2024.
| 5 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank Cash in hand 6 Creditors and accruals Accruals Other creditors |
2024 £ 153,794 14 153,808 2024 £ 1,134 887 2,676 |
2023 £ 141,382 15 141,397 2023 £ 1,134 685 1,819 |
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Shine (West Bowling)
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
7 Related party transactions
Donations from trustees and related parties
The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £2,950 (2023: £1,240).
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel
The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £32,596 (previous year: £31,004).
Other transactions with trustees or related parties
| Other transactions with trustees or related parties Recreate Sarah Hinton Wife of trustee Employed as CIO's chief executive officer Name of trustee or related party Relationship to charity Description of transaction Business controlled by Linda Baines and Shaeron Caton-Rose Provision of freelance services |
2024 £ 600 28,257 28,857 |
2023 £ 1,800 26,816 28,616 |
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Shine (West Bowling)
Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 2024 2023 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £ Income Grants and donations 106,210 45,544 Fees and charges 4,568 2,786 Pop up pantry 9,316 9,424 Fundraising 3,860 - Other income 1,368 - Bank interest 953 47 Total income 126,275 57,801 Expenditure Salaries NI and pensions 44,732 87,236 Business development - 2,400 Sessional workers 2,326 7,422 Activity resources and equipment 8,372 7,546 Rent and utilities 3,240 20,305 Staff and volunteer expenses 1,036 1,242 IT support and equipment - 100 Administration and finance 3,315 3,658 Insurance 1,220 866 Independent examination 1,134 1,134 Building development work - - Credit Union payments 1,525 1,019 Total expenditure 66,900 132,928 Net income / (expenditure) 59,375 (75,127) Fund balances brought forward 87,533 162,660 Fund balances carried forward 146,908 87,533 |
2024 Restricted funds £ 94,761 650 - - - - 95,411 88,450 - 10,999 14,403 17,207 2,091 1,908 885 735 - - - 136,678 (41,267) 52,045 10,778 |
2023 Restricted funds £ 85,005 - - - - - 85,005 23,289 - 6,918 5,400 149 474 40 18 - - 6,000 - 42,288 42,717 9,328 52,045 |
2024 Total funds £ 200,971 5,218 9,316 3,860 1,368 953 221,686 133,182 - 13,325 22,775 20,447 3,127 1,908 4,200 1,955 1,134 - 1,525 203,578 18,108 139,578 157,686 |
2023 Total funds £ 130,549 2,786 9,424 - - 47 142,806 110,525 2,400 14,340 12,946 20,454 1,716 140 3,676 866 1,134 6,000 1,019 175,216 (32,410) 171,988 139,578 |
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