2025-04-11-accounts

Northern Butterflies Financial Statements Forthe Year Ended 11 April 2025 Charity Registration Number 1154532

Legal and Administrative Information: Name Northern Butterflies Charity Number 1154532 Trustees Mary Duncan ITre8surer} Heather Thompson Justine Clerkson Registered Addr8SS Firsl Floor 29-30 B8mburgh House Manor W8lk8 Shopping Centre Cramlington NE23 6QE Bank Lloyds Bank plc 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN Structure Northern Butterflies is a iegistered charity (Charity No 11545321 Joanne Towart Independent Examiner Solutions Accounting Ltd 11 Jackson Close Seaton De18val NE25 OPL

Contents Trustees Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts

Trustees Report The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the company and enable them to comply with applicable Law. The Trustees are also responsible far safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection af fraud and other irregularities. These accounts have been prepared in accordance to the laws applicabl8to non profit org8nis8tions. Northern Butterflies is a register8d charity located upstairs in manor walks shopping centre. this creative hub provides support for those with a learning and physical disabilities. mental health issues, additional needs and who are neurodivergent. we offer education, empLoy8bility training, and training in community arts, digltal skills, English, maths and health and wellbeing. We work with directly 270 people on average a year. Northern Butterflies is Instrumental in supporting people in the local community Strengthening each person and the ability to feel happier individuals and the abilityto see positive chang8 in their lives, this 18 through the fantastic te8m we work with, peer support and professional educators who visit the studio on a regular basis to listen and supportwhat people requile. The organisation fosters a profound sense of togetherness and unity, encouraging those who attend with the OPPDrtunityto gain newfriendships and qualifications while learning in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. To date we have been eff ective and added value to people's lives we know this from the impact stories students have written and shared. we know northern butterflies is at th8 heart of the local communityand has new students attending on a regular basis we also have excellent working relationships with external networks and organisations. we are one of the winners of BRILLIANT Lumiere in 2021 at Durham via artichoke displaying large scale light works with soundscape this went on to be displayed at Alnwick winter gardens. we have permanent artwork on the corridors of Cramlington hospital and are currently working with NHS to create newtemporary artworks outside Cramlington hospital entitled Lights of life. Students continue to flourlsh through educ8tion and voc8tional trainin8 Vla AEB working in partnership with Thriving Together. Creating and selling art at regular craftfairs, an exhibition at the Biscuit factory. Working in partnership with Bee Enchanted on the project Outer glow exploring movement, lI￿t and projection and in partnership with The National Trust on the project Festival of Blossom connecting with nature.

Approved bythe Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Signed Date Jo2 Mary Duncan (freasur8rl

Independent Examiner's Report I reportto the charitytrustees on my examination of the accounts of the organisation for the year ended 11 April 2025 as set out on pages 6-8. Respective responsibiliti8s of Trustees and Examiner: As the charitytrustees of the company, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Having satisfied myself that the accounts are not required to be audited and you 8re eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your accounts as carried under section 145 of the charities act 2011. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act Followthe procedures laid down in the General Directions given bythe Charity commission under section 145{51(b) of the 2011 Act, and Stat8 whether particular matters have come to my attention Independent Ex8mlner'8 Statement I have completed my examination. I can confirm no rnatteTS have corne to my attention in connection with the examination giving cause to believe that in any material respect: Accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 200 Act. The accounts do not accord with those records The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair V18w' which is not a matter considered as part of an ind8pendent examination; or The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by Charities (applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th8 UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102). 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 proper understandingof the accounts to be reached. ned Date 07 Feb 2025 Joanne Towart Solutions Accounting Ltd

1. Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) Unrestricted Fundg1£) Restricted Funds 1£) Incom8 Total {£) Norlhumbrian Citiz CA AEB Nonhumbrian Citiz CA Multiply Northumbrian CitizAssurance lund BaiLeyThomasTiust Awards for all Biscuit actory Hadrian Trust Access Foundation RothleyTrust Catherine Cookson The JoiceyTrust Trees of the Da￿d Studlo User Fees Sales and Exhibitions TOTAL INCOME 51,994 19,000 500 3,000 15.890 70 1,000 5.300 800 500 300 600 51,994 19,000 500 3,000 15.890 70 1,000 5.300 800 500 300 600 7.223 187 106,364 7,223 187 7,410 98.9S4 Exp•ndltur• Wages and Salaries Volunteer Expenses Materi8 Is Marketing Office Costs Travel Tralning DBS Insur8nce Professional Fees Heat and Light Subscriptions Sundries TOTAL EXPENDITURE 87.255 87,255 2,300 2,836 655 2,482 2,116 1,491 151 256 216 3,120 65 811 103,7S4 2.300 2,836 655 2,482 2,116 1.491 151 256 216 3,120 65 811 5.136 98,618 Net Movement In Funds 2,274 336 2,610

2. Balance Sheet Assets Cash at Bankand in Hand Debtors OtherAssets 27,548 Llabllltles Credltors: amounts falllng due In one year Other Liabilities Net Assets 27.548 Funds Unrestrlcted lunds Restricted f unds Tolallunds 2,274 25,274 27,548

3. Notes to the Accounts Accounting Policies: The charity records their income and expenditure based on r8Stricted funds (donations) 8nd unr8Stricted funds {StudiD fees and exhibitions). The accounts are prepared on the receipts and p8yments basis in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Staff and Volunteer Costs: Staff and Volunteer costs are Shown in th8 accounts with no employees earning over £60k. Trustees, Remuneratlon: Trustees are reimbursed tor any out of pocket expenses wholly and exclusively for the purpose of the Charities work.