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 ne￿y-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 di￿lOSed
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 SOf￿are
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.

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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