COAqPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07308396 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1154840 Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 July 2024
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Financlal Statements Year ended 31 July 2024 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the director's report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees ststement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) ststement of financial position Notes to the financial statements 10 11 12 The following pages do not form part ofthe financlal ststements Detailed statement of financial activities 22 Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 24
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantso Trust8es' Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorfs Report) Year ended 31 July 2024 The trustees. who are also the directors for the purposes of company law. present their report and the unaudited financlal statements of the chaity for the year ended 31 July 2024. Structurn. governance and management Alvechurch Communities Together is a charity registered with the Charities Commission number 1154840. In addition to the trustees there is a rn3nagent committee that meets on a monthly basis to review progress and plan activities. This committee has general delegated powers to operate on a day to day basis. ObJe¢tlvts and actlvltl•s Introductlon Alvechurch Communities Together (ACT) was established In 2011 to offer local young people a safe, calm, and stable base to meet regularly. and offef activities, to help combat some low-level antisocial behavlour with In the community. This was as well as offering fn'endly, relaxed space to support the wider community. It operates from The Lounge, a light and contemporary café and community space located the centre of the village. ACT provide inclusive and supportive servlces in Alvechurch, recognising needs and maximising reach. our work is delivered collaboratNely and creativety across the area. This means providlng support to the most vulnerable groups, and a frkendly space to help all local people come together to interact and build connections. We use our premlses, skills, suppor( and grants to strengthen the community. The Lounge Cafe is open six days a week. Five days it operates as a community café and one day a week it opens to run a grant- funded project; Friendship MatteryJ a senior support group that delivers friendship, bespoke activities, sealed exercises and hot food and drinks. Two evenings a week The Lounge acts as the venue to host activrties for young people in the parlsh. Two youth sessrons are as 'youth4linerf sessions straight from school, followed by two outhclub' sessions - both provldlng a safe environment for young people to develop, ty new thlngs, have fun and socialise. As a charity, running such a dNerse and complex programme of aciivity in the community, we focus heavily on oVersht and have strong financial management for informed declsion-making and accountability. We continue to be supported by the Alvechurch Parish Council, other organisations, charitles, and businesses. for which we are very grateful. The café contributes to our running costs - and ensures that the level of support required to run community projects continues to reduce, and this helps mlbgate increases In the fixed costs. At all times the trustees have had ard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning their actlvities.
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnuod) Year ended 31 July 2024 Objectlves and actlvltles (¢onUnuedJ Key Strengths The Four Key Strengths of ACT: 1. It builds reslllence in young people of the village and gives them: A safe venue they feel 'ownershlp' of A communication point where they can be supported in dlfferent ways, A way to be accepted within the vlllage. and part of a group who can b8 responslble, An enabling pathway - to become involved in village initiatives., and A place where they can be happy, make friends have fun and be themselves. 2. It prevents lonèllne88 and Isolatlon in older people offerlng bespoke actlvlties and support groups, such as 'Friendship Matters,. 3. It off•r8 local Support for everyone's mental wellbeing.. offerlng workshops, tralning, events and activStles for all. 4. It creat88 a welcomlng and comfortable placo with the Lounge f6 as our vlsSble community hub and a friendly space. Gov•rnance and Management Durfng the past year Trustees wlth the Management Group have attempted to., Develop The Lounge's work to encompass and r8fleGt other dlverse communlty organlsations. Develop actlvities, especially around 'loneliness and isolation, Including a weekly sesslon for older people. Improve financial securlty and reserves. The successful compLqte renovation of the Kltchen and facilities, as well as new Indoor and outdoor café furniture. WhSle ACT finances are healthy, Inflatlon and an uncertain extemal envlronment remaln slgnificant financial rlsks to the organisatlon. Develop an organisation that is renowned for good practlce in terms of supporting wellbaing, whlch people come to see and leam Irom. Encourage those who have beneflted from the project to come back and volunteer to help others. Rachel Rollinson Is the Community and Youth Co•ordinator and provldes ACT with extra resource to plan, manage and deliver community work. Rachel has considerable awareness of the nature and scope of community work and safeguarding frameworks. Since her appointment she has delivered meanlngful change for individuals in the community, Includlng increaslng our youth club provision to a second evening and offering holiday activity days. She has worked on several successful charity bids including securing The Coop community Fund for youth provision into 24125, and a grant from Bromsgrove District Council, to organlse a second trip for local seniors on a Heritage tour to Cadbury World. As well as community events such 88 Easter trails and Halloween Spooktacular famlly event.
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conthuedj Year ended 31 July 2024 Objeclives and actlvltles fcononued) Stratsgy The ACT Mission 'To serve as a focal point in the village of AEvechurch, providing a variety of activittes and services to dNerse social and generational groups: participating in community cohesion development and responsibilty. The Purpose "Creating a happier, healthier and more cOnnd communty in Alvechurch. The Vision o create a rrK)re positsve village through indusNe convnunty Servi.. Addressing loneliness and isolatlon is everybody's business. at ACT we seek to ensu no one is left behind. At the heart of our vision is the whole communty - our 'eyes and ears, to identify people who might be lonety and who might be looking for meaningful connections. At a time when many parts of the county face cuts in local services. neglec( isolatM)n, and loneliness, we want to ensure Alvechurch thrives and stays vibrant Internal Mod5ficattons The café interior transfomation that took place in April - May 2021 has been an enormous bonus for our operations. The refurbishment created a more welcoming. fresh. and relaxed space. Throughout the year there has been an increasing demand for all community services and more people making use of the café. This gr0h has sustained - and - the inveslment has proven to be the most important action we have tsken for our café business and charity outcomes. 2023 has seen us act on our plan to upgrade the kitchen, using the designated £4.000 of funding from Alvechurch Parish Council and matched by funding from ACT to complete the transformation to the highest standards and add functionality as well as value. The front of the café also receNed a fresh coat of paint and new tables and chairs to replace the old and well used previous fumiture. Going forward we are considering instsllation of an outdoor awning to allow further seating in all weathers. Public support and the generosty of local businesses for fundraising and community events continues to be outstanding and proves to be invaluable for us. Fundraising to support the operation of our activity has been essential, and critical communty fundraising events we helped to run were Picnic in the Park, Easter Trails and Spooktacular Halloween community event
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrectorf8 Report) (¢onlln¢md) Year ended 31 July 2024 Objectlves and actlvltles (condnuod) The Café The cafe provides a community hub for the village, open fve days a week and offerlng both: Indlvidual residents of all ages a place to make friends, buy an affordable hot drlnk or a cooked meal and use the IM-FI for free and community groups a venue io hold rroetings and events The Café has coped with Son challenges and opportunities during the past 12 months Including: A growing level of new customers from the community using the café. Caring and welcoming stsff are vital to thSs. Post pandemic many residents now trust and feel safe coming to the café - staying local - for their social interactions. The successfvl refurbishment of the kitchen and new lurniture has had a posltNe impact on trade, the community and is also popular with stsff and volunteers. The coffee machine (allowing us to make barfsta made hot drinks) remains popular and is an essential part of our offer. Reduced funding from Alvechurch Parish Council towards our Youth provision. Exciting community events have taken place that b (i) use the café as a hub. and (IS) are led, sponsored by or in aid of ACT. The Lounge ran Chrislmas letters to Sants, Breakfast with Santa, Festive Acts of Kindness projects. an Easler Trail & Easter Egg Raffle event and a Famlly Halloween event. These are examples of some of the annual events we run helplng to bring the Gommunlty together. As buslness has improved, the staffing of the café has evolved and we now employ eight members of staff and have approx. ten volunteers. Having a fresh new interior. a stable team and robust leadership has allowed us to focus on the overall project, rather than the tacttsl issues associated with running the café business. We consider ourselves fortunate to have such a committed volunteer team as we attempt to further increase the operatlng perfonnance and align the stsffing resources to the workload. There has been ongdng competition from food and drink traders locally. Despite this we continued to get good customer numbers and dellver quality, affordable and locally sourced food, and drink, for local people. Our menu prfces have not Increased since May 2021, making us accesslble lor all.
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conllnuedj Year ended 31 July 2024 ObjectSv88 and activltles (¢onllnued) Youth Activit The youth programme is run by our employed part-time lead youth worker, and focuses on a variety of activities, with expert planning and engagement with the young people. An additional assistant youth worker supplements the volunteers who have also made a tremendous contribution in support of our youth offer. Our onsite provision offers a varied and interestirvj programme of youth activities providing advice, assistance, and OPPDrtunities for funlactivities. These sessions have also included offsite trips to do outdoor adventure activities, sports. crafft cooking. and trips to the park for games. Highlights of the year were stre&8 boxing. Samba drumming sessK)ns arKI multi-activty holiday sessions at Blackwell Adventure. The hub for youth work has also altered, and we have trialled vartous locations lo increase capacity. including the local Baptist church hall and the cricket club. Both aftemalive venues offered benefits but presented a variety of logistical challenges and did not significanlly improve the youth experience. The chaiity has consulted with stsff, volunteers and children and the decision has been taken that going forward, the Lounge café is the best place for youth work to be based. with organised off - - site trips and holiday sessions, as it operates most efficiently, effectsvely. and safely. The greatest asset of our youth work is that rt provides - within the village - a pl where young people can socialise safely and have fijn. Many participants make new friends share the challenges of their lives wÈth our stsff who listen, provide reassurance and signpost where necessary. Any young person living in the area from middle school age is eligible to become a member. Looking ahead we continue to seek additional funding to build on our current offer with a focus on addressing mental health needs with some {1) targeted group worK (li) involvement of specialist people or activities, and (iii) lurther support of our hard-tfrreach groups. Support for Older People As a parish we have a higher-than-average number of er reshdents, many who Ilve alone. During this period, we have conlinued to deliver the 'Friendship Matters, group for seniorsl okder people on a weekly basis. as we see this as a vitsl community projecL The project has received funding during the year, through charÈtable donations from the cOp Communty Fund. Funding bids have been made to Bromsgrove District Council; Small equity grant funding to run an annual trip- and we continue to bid for appropriate grants lo continue running the projec( further delivery is subject to fundraising requirements. We have a qualified leader employed. delivering a range of bespoke activitses to support the group. utilising The Lounge premises on a Monday. Regularly over 20 people attend, making the group at full capacity for the space. Since Covid Friendship Matters reported increased attendance in the sessions and has offered a varied programme of activities including seated exercises, samba drumming, crafts, and musical bingo. We were successful with a bid to Bromsgrove District Council. {Equality Small Grants Scheme), to offer a day trip to Cadbury Workd Heritage Tour the trip had extremely positive feedback and a further funding request has been made to BDC, so we can hopefully offer another day trip in 2024 as part of our offer for the older generation Imng in the parish of Afvechurch.
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limitsd by Guarantee Trustses, Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conllnuedj Year ended 31 July 2024 Achievemonts and perforniance In Summary 1. We are deeply connected to our community and immensely proud of the positive contribution our charity plays. 2. As custodians of ACT and as members of this communty, we seek to safely navigate tough times ahead associated with the cost*of-living increases. 3. Our next steps are about maintaining a sustainable approach to growth and continuing to be an ever- present beacon of support and warmth ft)r the community. Financlal review The year ended 31 July 2024 saw an increase in cafe takings from £87,460 to £90,741. This total includes the income from Mondays. when the cafe is open exclusively for Friendship Matters activities, and from the Youth Diner. Costs of running the cafe increased from £83.762 to £109.466. This includes the cost of a substantial refurbishment. Together with income from the charity's social lottery and donations and grants to help with café expenses and the youth and Friendship matters Nvork this led to a deficit for the year of £15,911 (2023: surplus £11,800). This includes a transfer from restiicted funds of £2.800 in respect of monies spent from general funds during 2023 in advance of a specific grant received during 2024. There was a surplus brought forward of £85,231 from which the current deficit has been deducted making a balance carried forward of £69,320. Grants and donations totalling £23,453 were received in the year towards speclfic projects. £20.589 was spent in the year leaving a surplus of £2,864. This was reduced by the transfer to general funds leaving a net deficit of £36. This has been deducted from the reserves brought forward of £6,901 leaving £6,865 to be spent in future years. Reserves Pollcy The fonnulatlon of a robust reserves policy remains one of the key objectives. The trustees are conscious of the constraints of grant funders and in particular that despite an apparently strong position at the balance sheet date, the reserves may have to last for several months before the next round of grants may be received.
Afvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantse Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Iconllnu¢d) Year ended 31 July 2024 Plans for future perkKIs Our six priority areas for the future are: 1. Respondlng to the cost-of-living crisis which requires our charity to provide: Food, drink and communty activity at a price that is affordable for all. Tighter systems of control on budgeting, reseNes and cash flow fI)aSting to mitigate the inflationary environment (energy, food. supplies) of cost increases going foTrYard. 2. Exploring fundraislng opportunities - importanty our 'Friendship Matters, project to support those wtthin our community that suffer with loneliness and isolation. 3. Focusing on the ongoing financial sustainabilty of the cafè by fundraising to dellver improvements to the Interior. which keep up the offer In tern of food and drink to generate good income levels. 4. Focusing on dellvering a substantial and dNerse volume of work- requiring addttlonal volunteerslskills from wlthln the community to bolster our team and ensure the sustainabilty of our human resources. 5. Continulng to develop a programme of projects for younger people, older people and other general wellbeing projects that could be implemented safely long term. Current items in considerats'on include deallng with Dementia and Alzheimees. 6. Focusing on the developrrnnt and recognition of our people. Our amazlng team of staff and volunteers have been hugely resilient during a very busy year and we seek to provide them with appropriate salaries, trainlng. and development to enhance thelr skllls and enhance the charty's capabllities.
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Trustses. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (¢ondnuedJ Year ended 31 July 2024 Reference and admlnlstratlve dotalls Reglstered charlty nam• Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Charlty reglstratlon number 1154840 Company regl8tratlon numbor 07308396 Prlnclpal office and ro918tered 22 The Square offlce Alvechurch 848 7LA The tru6te88 R Bestwlck L Evans M Newberry Tru8tèe8 at dat• of slgnlng tho Rèport The trustees in place at the date of signing the report were: R 8estwlck L Evans M Newberry Independent oxamln•r Davkl Seeley FCA Accuo Accounting Llmlted Chartered Accountants Alvechurch Birmingham B48 7JX Small company provl8lon8 Thls report has been prepared In accordance wlth the provislons applicable to companles entitled to the small companies exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved ¢)n 27 April 2025 and sSgned on behalf of the board of trustees M Newbe Trustee
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Lirnitsd by Guarantee Independent Examinerfs Reportto the Trustees of Alvechurch Communitles Together Ltd Year ended 31 July 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial ststements of Alvechurch communlts.es Together Ltd {Ihe charity,) for the year ended 31 July 2024. Responsiblllt108 and ba818 of report As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial ststements in accordance with the requirements of the Compantes Act 2006 (Ihe 2006 AGV). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligib for independent eXamirtiOn, I report in respect of my examination of the chanty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acf). In carrylng out my examination I have foltowed the Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have Completed my examinalion. I confimi that no matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the examination gNing me cause to bdieve: accounting records were not kept In respect of the charity as required by secllon 386 of the 2006 Act: or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial statements do not comply wlth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf vtew whtch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinab'on; or the financial statements 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 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Seeley FCA Independent Examiner Accuo Accountlng Limited Chartered Accountants Alvechurch Birmingham 848 7JX 27 Aprffil 2025
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Llmlted by Guarantse Statement of Financial Activities (including incorne and expenditure account) Year ended 31 Juty 2024 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading actNilies Investment income 4,948 90,883 13,757 192 23,453 28,401 90,883 13.757 192 18,968 87,460 6,596 90 Total income 109,780 23.453 133.233 113,114 Expenditure Expenditure on raising funds: Costs of raising donations and legacies Costs of other trading activibes Expenditure on charitable actFvilies Total exponditure 400 111.497 37,283 149.180 10 111,497 16,694 85,663 39,296 20,589 20,589 128.591 124,959 Net expenditure (18,811) (15,947 {11.845) Transfers between funds 2,900 {2.900) Net movement in funds (15.911) (36) (15,947) (11,845) Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought fofftrd Total funds carfled forward 85,231 69,320 6,901 6,865 92,132 76.18S 103.977 92,132 The statent of financial activilies indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activitses. The notss on pages 12 to Xl form part of thege financlal statements. 10
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Flnanclal Posltlon 31 July 2024 2024 2023 Currènt assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 18 1.925 77,957 79.882 1,925 93,207 95,132 Credltors: amounts falllng duo wlthln one year Net Current a88et8 19 3,697 3,000 76,186 78,185 76.185 92,132 92,132 92,132 Totsl a880ts le88 current Ilabllltle8 Net a888ts Fund8 of the charlty Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 6,865 69.320 76,186 6,901 85,231 92,132 Total charfty fund8 21 For the year endlng 31 July 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audlt under section 477 of th8 Companles Act 2008 relating to small companies. Directors, responslblllttes: The members have not required the company to obtain an audSt of its financial statements for the year in questlon in accordance wSth sectlon 476; The dlrectors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wlth the requlrements of the Act wlth respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of financial statements. These financlal statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the provlslons applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 Aprfl 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by.. M Newber Trustee The nots8 on pages 12 to 20 fomi part of these Ilnanclal statement•. 11
Alvechurch Communlties Together Ltd Company Llmited by Guarantee Notes to tho Financial Ststements Year ended 31 July 2024 General infomiatlon The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered Offi is 22 The Square, Alvechurch, B48 7LA. statement of compllance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.. the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng pollcles Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. Golng concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Dlsclosure exemptions The charity is a Public Benefit Entty as defined in FRS 102. The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102 by reason of being small. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disdosure exemptions available under the Charities SORP (FRS 102)". No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented. 12
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limlted by Guaranteo Notes to the Financial Ststements (cl110dJ Year ended 31 July 2024 Accountlng pollcles (conOnu6d) Judgements and key source8 of e8tlmation uncertalnty The preparation of the financial ststements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are contlnually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors. including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circurrtslances. Significant judgements The judgements (apart from those involving estimations) that management has made in the process of applying the ents'ty's accounting policies and that have the most signfficant effect on tha amounts recognised in the financial statements are as follows: Sufficient resources will continue to be found to fund the operation of both café and youth work, and There wlll continue to be a need for the services offered ty the charity. Key sources of estlmation uncertainty Accountlng estimates and assumptions are made concerning the future and, by their nature, wlll rarety equal the related actud outcome. The trustees however do not believe there are any key assumptions or other sources of estimation uncertainty that have a signfficant rlsk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities wlthin the next financlal year. Fund accountlng Unrestrlcted funds are avallable for use at the dlscretion of the trustees In furtherance of the purposes of the charity. Restrlcted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor. Incomlng ro8ourc Income All income is Included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entltled to the Income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the control of the charity. the income is considered probable and the amount be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specifK pollcles are applied to pathular &*egories of income: Donations and legacy inrne is received by way of donations, legacies, grants and gifts and is included in full in the Ststement of Financial Activities when ceivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally ents'tled to the granL Income from charitable trading actsvity is accounted for when eamed. Income from grants, where related to perf0mnCe and specffic deliverables, are accounled for as the charity eams the right to consideration by its perfornwnce. 13
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontlnued) Year ended 31 July 2024 Accountlng pollcles (conunued) Resources oxpended Expandlturè Expenditure is recognlsed on an accruals basis as a liabillty is incurred. Expendlture Sncludes VAT as thls cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to whlch It relates: Costs of raising funds comprSse the costs associated wlth attracting donations. grants and legacles and the costs of trading for fundralsing purposes. Charltable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activitles and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated dlreciiy to such actlvltles and those costs of an indlrect nature necessary to support them. Other expend5ture includes all expenditure that is neither related to ralsing fvnds for the charlty nor part of its expenditure on charitable actlvities. All costs are alk)cated between the expendlture categories of the SOFA on a basls deslgned to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activlty are allocated directly, others are apportloned on an approprlate basis, as estlmated by the dSrectors, Operatlng leases Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease tenn on a stralght-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-llne basis, Llmltsd by guarantse The charitable company is limited by guarantee and consequently has no share capital. In the event of the charity belng wound up the Ilablllty of each member or a member who ceased wlthln one year of the winding up Is limited lo £1. Donatlon8 and legacles Unrastricted Funds Restrlcted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donatlons Other donations 4,948 2,500 7,448 Grants Grants 20.953 20,953 4,948 23,453 28,401 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donatlons Other donatlons 12.067 12,067 14
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (¢ondnued) Year ended 31 July 2024 Donatlons and logacles (conelnued) Unreslricted Funds Restrlcted Total Funds Funds 2023 Grant8 Grants 6,901 6,901 18,968 12.067 6,901 Charftsble actlvltle8 Unrestrlcted Total Fund8 Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Cafe income 90,883 90,883 87,460 87,460 Other tradlng actlvltles Unrestricted Total Fund8 Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Fundraislng events Frlendship Matters Income Youth Incorne SocSal lotterles 1,549 1,633 6,090 4,485 13,757 1,649 1,633 6,090 4,485 13,767 1,220 819 4,557 6,596 1,220 819 4,557 6,596 Inv08tment Incom• Unrestrlcted Total Fund8 Unrestrlcted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Bank Interest recelvable 192 192 90 Costs ol ralslng donatlon8 and legaGI•8 Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestrlcted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Costs of generatlng other fundraising income 400 400 15
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Llmitsd by Guarantse Notes to the Financial Ststements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 July 2024 10. Costs of other trading actfvltles Unrestricted Totsl Funds Unrestricted Totsi Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Fundraising trading - Cafe costs Costs of other trading activities - Membership schemes and social lotteries 109,466 109,466 83,762 83,762 2.031 2.031 111,497 1,901 1,901 85,663 111.497 85.663 11. Expendlture on charitable activities by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Youth Work Friendship Matters Support costs 14,052 1,652 990 7,028 13,561 21.080 15,213 990 16,694 20,589 37,283 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Youth Work Friendship Matters Support costs 4,000 3,822 928 15.694 14,620 232 19,694 18,442 1,160 8,750 30.546 39,296 12. Expenditure on charltable actlvltles by actlvlty typ• ActNitles undertaken directly Support Total funds costs 2024 Total fund 2023 Youth Work Friendship Matters Govemance costs 21,080 15,213 21,080 15,213 990 19,694 18,442 1,160 990 36,293 37,283 39,296 13. Analysis of Support costs Support costs Community INork Total 2024 Total 2023 Governance costs 990 990 1,160 16
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Fonanclal Statements (¢t)ntlnu•d) Year ended 31 July 2024 14. Net exp•nditurn Net expenditure is stated after chargingl{crediting)'. 2024 2023 Operating lease rentals 9,000 9,000 15. Independont examlnatlon fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the Independent examlner for., Independent examlnation of the financial statements Other finandal services 400 760 600 960 1,160 16. Staff costs The tolal staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2024 2023 Wages and salarfes Employer contributions to penslon plans 87,727 967 67,334 567 68.694 67,901 The average head count of employees durlng the year was 8 (2023: 9). The average nurnber of full-ume equivalent employees durfng the year is analysed as foll0v.. 2024 No. 2023 No. Management Community work Cafe stsff No employee recaved employee benefits of more than £60,000 durlng the year (2023: Nil). Key Management P•rnonn81 The key management personnel, other than the trustees, are the café manager and senior community workers. Their combined remuneratlon In the year was £28,244 (2023: £24,055). 17. Trustee remuneratlon and expenses no remuneration or other benefits from employment wlth the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees no expenses were paid to or dlsclalmed by the trustees. 17
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (condnued) Year ended 31 July 2024 18. Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income 1,925 1,925 19. Cradltors: amount8 falllng du• wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,697 2,000 3,897 1,000 2,000 3,000 20. Penslons and oth•i post retlrement benèflts D•flned contrlbutlon plan• The amount recognised In Income or expendlture as an expense in relation to defined contributlon plans was £967 (2023: £567). 21. Analy818 of charftable fund8 Unre8trlctsd fund8 At 1 August 2023 At Transfers 31 July 2024 Income Expenditure General Funds 85,231 109,780 (128,591) 2,900 69,320 At 1 August 2022 At Transfers 31 July 2023 Income Expendlture General Fund8 73,431 106,213 (94,413) 85,231 18
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued) Year ended 31 July 2024 21. Analy$ls of charltable funds {eontlnued) Restrlcted funds At 1 August 2023 At Transfers 31 July 2024 Incorre Expenditure Alvechurch Parlsh Council Bromsgrove Mentsl Healih Cornerstone Bromsgrove Dlstricl Council Bemard Piggott Tru8t Green Flag Barnt Green Donatlons Lottery Community Fund Coop Community Fund Alvechurch Parlsh Council-men In Sheds Bromsgrove DC- Equalitles 4,000 3,000 (4,000) 3,000 901 2,000 5,800 2,500 (3,801) (2,000) (2,900) 2,500 9,760 1,028 (9,760) {1,028) 500 600 865 6,901 23,453 {20,589} (2,900) 6,865 At 1 August 2022 At Transfers 31 July 2023 Income Expenditure A5vechurch Parlsh Councll Bromsgrove Mental Health Comerstone Bromsgrove District Council Bernard Piggott Trust Green Flag Barnt Green Donations Lottery Communlty Fund Coop Community Fund Alvechurch Parish Councll-men in Sheds Bromsgrove DC- Equalities 5,000 4,000 (5,000) 4,000 1,200 7,150 (1,200) (7,150) 901 2,000 (866) (2,000) (3,125) {1,235) 901 2,000 2,000 3,125 1,235 9,970 (9,970) 30,546 6,901 {30.546) 6,901 19
Alvechurch Communities Together Ltd Company Limltsd by Guarantee Note8 to the Financial Statements (¢onthuedJ Year ended 31 July 2024 22. Analysls of net assets betwaen funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net a88ets 73,017 (3,697) 69,320 6,865 79,882 {3,697) 76,185 6,865 Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Current assets Credltors less than 1 year Not a8sel8 88,231 (3,000) 85.231 6,901 95,132 (3,000) 92,132 6,901 23. Operatlng l•a8e commltm•nts The total future mlnimum lease payments under non-cancellable operatlng leases are as follows: 2024 2023 Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years 2,250 11,950 11,950 2,250 20