The Furnival (Reolstered charity number 1154656) (Company limited by guarantee. Registered Numbèr 08582273) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 August 2025 Contents Page Legal and administrativ& infomialion Trustees, report Examinerfs r8POrt Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 9-10
The Furnival Legal and adminlstratlve information Directors Mr l F Cloke MrRJCKeene Mr M Power Mrs L Johnson Registered Charity number 1154656 Company Ltd by Guarantee number 08582273 Principal address 195A Verdon Street Sheffi81d S3 9QQ Reporting Accountant ite Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspatria CA7 2EL
Tho Fumlval Truste• roport The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 AugLJSt 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts lor Companies Act purposes. The financial slalemenls comply wrth the Charrties Act 2011. thè Companies Act 2006. the Memorandum and Artide5 of Association. and Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable ID ch8ri11es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities. Structure. govefnance and management The cmarity 15 a company limited by guarantee. 1118 managed by a board ol experienced trustees. who are also the directors of the Company. which is responsible for ensuring financia5 stability and providing professional and slfalegic advice on policy and resource management. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the terms ol the Articles of Association. Trustees can be nominated at the annual general meeting or co-opted during the year by the board for their spec1al Skills or expertise". the membership ol the board is ratified by the annual general meeting. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest In the company. All ol the trustees are members ol the company and guarantee tD contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The trustees are responsible for the overall manageTnent and control of the charf(y and receive regular reports from the mana9er. All matters and powers of strategic management and control are vested in the board. The trustees have assessed the major rK8ks to which the charity is expose¢Y, and are satisfied that systems are In place to mrtigate exposure to the major risks. The trustees have sought to discharge their responsibilities by the implementation ol strong recruilmenl and supervision policies, and by regular and rigorous reviews ol policy, ensurinu that they are fully implementerj by all staff and volunteers. The trustees also review the financial Situation on a monthly basis lo ensure the continued viability of The Furnival. Objective and A¢tlvltles The Furnival Is a welcoming community. working together to empower families and local people. We build capability an¢Y confidence to support social inclusion and cohesion. We are based in a community space In Burngreave and thrive through our network ol relationships across the community and city area. The Trustees, with the involvement DI the Charrty s management. have formed a future development plan I'the plan'l for the next 3-5 years in order to have a clear roadmap of N%here the Charity is going, and how it will get there. In forming the plan the Trustees have performed a thorough review of the Charity's current model, risks and opportunities By reducing and moving away from the risks and lowar(Ss the opportunities the Trustees have formed a plan that will enable thè Charity to thrive. rather than just survive. The plan has Sel the objectives of the Charrty as.. To deliver proieets with demonstrable social impact th* match our ¢apabilitie¥ and the needs of our community in particular through leveraging our great netrNork ol relationships with wornen from ethnic minority backgrounds • To be a financially sustainable organisation To grow awareness of our work wth current land potentiall beneficiaries, supporterslpartnerslfunders and wder influencers Public Beneflt Statsment The trustees can confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefi't guiolance published by the Commission In reporting on how we are achieving our charitable objects This report outlines our key achievements and the oha11enge8 we continue to face as a small neighbourhood charity .
Th• Furnlval Tru8t•• report Achlevgments and porformon Thè Furnival has continued to provide a warm welcome to ney-al[lVed and migrant women and their families during the year We have done this by providing an accessible Welcorne Space In the heart of the community In Burngreave and delivering a range of courses and activities to build En91ish language and numeraey skills. to support them in their new Iives. When women join our community, they benefit from learning opportunities and the opportunity lo build connections across cultures This year we have engaged many women In the community in Dur Multiply Inumeracy for ESOLI courses and In our ESOL courses. Our Creative English and Read and Write, ESOL courses have continued lo 8ttract13rge numbers of learners to our Mqce weekly classes. Around 100 women have accessecl our classes this yèar and the majority have progressed lo further learning or employment. We have fun weekly craft and well-being sessions, building confidence in craft anrJ sewing skilL8, while also practising English and building self-esteem and friendships. This is Yollowed by cooking and eating together as we share food Cooked in our krtchen, by women in the community. wth the Support of our community support worker. Our learners live mostly in North-Easl Sheffield and come from a range 0114 ¢ountries across, Asi8. Africa and the Middle East Our many partners make a huge difference to the impact we make as a small charity in an area of high deprivation. Through our partnership Mqth Fareshare we Collect surplus food from Wailrose and Tesco Extra, each week. This food Is then delivere¢J lo many local families from our Welcome Space, supported by local volunteers. We run with a staff team ol four who are committed lo our communty, together wlh a lew volunteers, as well as gur four supportive trLJStees. In November 2024 we were honoured lo receivo the SYMCA Outstanding Tutor Award for our delivery of Multiply courses We are grateful for our partnerships with". SCC FACES- Multiply and ESOL The Creatwe English tfram at LifeLine Projects Integrated Care Board- This is Us grant scheme Sheffield N.E. LAC and Ward Pot SOAR South Ytsrkshire Communrty Foundation The Showroom Cinema for provision ol cinema tickets for familie8 Sheffield Forgemaslers for the provision of period products lor our comrnunty
Th• Furnlval Trust•• r•port Flnancial revl¢w Income for the year is shown al £110,07512024' £76,581) Expenditure is Shown al £73,39112024." £63,807) Mfjlh a year end carried forward of unrestricted funds balance of £81,21612024'. £52,862) Reserves Policy The Iruslees have reviewed their reserves requirements and have designated an amount of £23,750 to cover the cost of cltrsure and statutory redundancy payments should the remsining operational reserves deplete to a level that Is no longer 5UStainable. Operational reserves are monrtored monthly through management reports anrj assist to determine the level of additlonal funding required through grant application processes. Trustee¥ responslbilities for the Ilnancial statements Company and charrty law requires the trustees lo prepare financial slalements for each rinancial period which show the state ol affairs ol the charity and of nel income or expendrture of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial slalements, the Trustees are required lo. Q select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Q prepare the financial statements on the going ¢x)ncern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. state whether applicable accounting standards ol recommended practice have been followecs subject to any departures dilOSed and explained in the financial statements. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting re¢orc$5 which d15close with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable the TrLJStees to prepare financial statements. Th6 Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonat)le sle¥ for the prevention of fraud and other irregularf(ies. This report has been prepared In accordance wth the Special provisions for small companies under Part 15 01 the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Trustees on their behalf by.. and is signed on Mr I Cloke Trustee
Th• Furnlval Ind•p•nd•nt Examln•trs r•port On th• Accounts of Th• Furnlval for th• y•ar •nd•d 31 August 2025 I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are sel out on pages 7 to 10. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's Iruslees are responsible for the preparation of the ac¢ounts. The charity's tfustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of th6 Charitlos Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my reswnsibility lo.. a exarritne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., o to follow the procedures laid down in the gen8ral tjrections given by the Charity Commission undef sectlon 145 (5>(b} of th8 2011 Act.. and to state whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basis of independent examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance wth the general Directions glven by the Charity Corllmission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparyson of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evidence that would be r8quired in an audit and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fail view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Indèpendent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attentson.. (1) which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material sPeCt the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and lo prepare ac¢ounts which accord with Ihe accounting reoords. comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2008 and with the method5 and principles of the Statement of Recomfflanded Pradice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met,. or 12) to which, in my opinion, attention shoukl be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the aceounts to be reaGhed. Signed.. Craig WThlliamson White Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspatria CA7 2EL Date..
Tho Furnival Statement of flnanclal activitios lor the year ondod 31 August 2025 Note• Unrestrlct•d funds Re$trlcted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Incoming resources Grants Contracts Donations Room hire Other income Bank interest Total incoming resources 41,008 41,008 59,333 2,520 73,357 59.333 2,520 2,405 215 6,094 1,120 6.094 873 Rfrsources expended Staff Activities & Consumable Rent and rates 28,035 24.525 6,154 52,560 6,154 6,693 2,054 48,274 5,339 5,062 1,668 205 824 1,410 465 60 6,693 2,054 Building répairs and maintenan Computer and SOfare Insurance Independent examination Bank charges Olh&r Expenses Total resources expended 103 1,465 490 60 1,811 103 1,465 490 60 Net in¢omingl(outgoing)resour¢e¢ 28,355 10,329 38,684 13,543 Fund balances brought forward 52,862 12,581 65,443 52,401 Fund balances carried forward 81,216 22.910 104,126 65,943
The Furnival Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 Company Number: 04334254 2025 2024 Note$ Current assets Debtors Balance at bank and cash in hand Total current assets 1,140 64,768 65,908 104,616 104,616 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year {490) 1465) Net current assetsl(liabilities) 104,126 65,443 Total assets less current liabilities 104,126 65,443 Net assets 104,126 65,443 Represented by Unrestricted general fund Designated funds Restricted funds 57,466 23,750 22,910 104,126 42,862 10,000 12,581 65,443 For the year ending 31 August 2025 company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Director's responsibilities., The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applic8ble to companies subject to the small companies regime. This report was approved by the Trustees on0810612026 and is signed on their behalf by. Johnson Trustee
The Furnival Notes to th• accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 Accounting policies:. (a) Basis of preparatlon The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 (effective from January 2015 and updated with effect from January 20161- (the Charities SORP {FRS102}l. as modified for smaller charities. The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102. (b) Accounting for Income Donations and sundry income are accounted for on receipts basis. Grant income and fee income are accounted for on an accruals basis, insofar as it is prudent to do $0. (c) Accounting for purchases wlth an expected Ilfe of more than one year It has been considered prudent to write off the costs of such items in the year of purchase Grants Grants received during the year w8r8'.- Unrestri¢ted Restricted Totsl Sheffield City Council Warm Spaces Sheffield City Council Ward Pot Sheffield City Council Community Meals Sheffield City Council VE Day SOAR South Yorkshire Community Foundation This is Us ICB 500 988 3,000 300 2.220 8,500 25,500 41,008 500 988 3,000 300 2,220 8,500 25,500 41,008 Staff numbers and costs:. Wages and salaries Pension 49,073 3,487 52,560 The average number of employees during the year was 4. all of whom were engaged in activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity. No employees received emoluments in excess of £50,000 per year Trustees are not remunerated. No trustees received reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
Tho Furnlval Not•s to the accounts (contlnued) for the year anded 31 August 2025 4 Debtors:. These refer to monies being due lo the charity at the year end. They are in respéct of'.- 2025 2024 Prepayment 1,140 1,140 5 Creditors and accruals These are expenses owed by the group but not paid during the accounting period. They are in respect of.. 2025 2024 Accruals 490 490 465 465 6 Restricted funds Opening Incoming balance resource 01109124 Closing balance 31108125 Outgoing resources Sheffield City Council Cost of Living Sheffield City Council Wam Spaces Sheffield City Council Ward Pol Sheffield City Council Community Meals Sheffield City Council VE Day SOAR SYCF- Cost of Living SYCF- Sewing SYCF - Olympic Park South Yorkshire Community Foundation This is Us ICB Wharfedale Foundation 910 19101 1500) (806) (333) (280) (720) (2,0461 (826) 17581 (1,614} {11,704) -10,000 (30.4971 500 988 3,000 300 2,220 2,500 5,000 1,000 57 2,724 20 1,500 454 4,174 242 1,614 25.500 13,796 10,000 12,581 41,008 22,910 10