MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY Charity number 1155272 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2023 COMMUNITY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Registered charity number 1155272 Registered Address Car Park Can Bridge Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 OWP Trustees Edwin John Burgess Marie-suzanne Knott Geoffrey Leon Lunn Carolyn Emma White Russell Eric Davis Bernadette Mary Godson Bankers CAF Bank Limited Independent Examiner Community360 Winsley's House High Street Colchester Essex C01 1UG
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 A new Board of Trustees was elected at the previous AGM on 10110122 and it has been a very busy year to date. It was not an easy transition., past recorded history of the previous trustees was not handed over which made things difficult. However, the new trustees worked hard with the manager to rectify what was missing. New trustee roles for the board were created, and the aims of the new trustees are to help move the charity foNard for the future. The Offi located in Q park has had a make-over and is now looking tidy and efficient. Second-hand furniture was donated by Birketts in Chelmsford. A huge thank you to all those people who organized and helped with installing new cupboards. A thank you letter was sent to Birketts to acknowledge their generous donation. The charity made a successful application to Essex Community Foundation and was awarded £3,000. From this award new computer hardware was purchased and the remainder (£1,000) was put towards electricity costs. Qpark, the landlords for the charity office and storeroom required the charity to pay for the installation of electricity meters as their sponsorship of electricity costs was ending. The work has now been completed and the charity will pay the landlord directly for the charity's usage monthly. A register of vehicle checks has been established and thanks go to Russell, Geoff and Greig for their sterling efforts in maintaining vehicle safety. We are now able to buy batteries at cost, as Shopmobility UK have brokered a deal with MK batteries on the behalf of all shopmobility services UK- wide. This is a significant saving compared to previous years. The bookshop is not doing as well as previously hoped since taking out a lease. The lease has one more year left to run, the charity cannot end the lease sooner. The trustees are looking for ways to enhance sales and make the best of the last year of the lease. The trustees will also be looking how they can take the bookshop past August 2024. The bookshop is still run by a team of volunteers and the chartty thanks them for all their efforts. Volunteers in the office continue to support the charity by processing the daily hiring of mobility scooters and wheelchairs and holiday-hire equipment. They also provide a point of contsct and provide information for people with disabilities whether permanent or temporary. The Trustees would like to thank the office volunteers for their continued and loyal support.
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The Trustees continue to provide support to the manager and chaimian and undertake a variety of tasks to support the charity. The charity is plodding on, but it is acknowledged that there is a time limit on the charity if things do not change for the better within the next year. Mr Edwin Burgess Chair to Trustees Meadows Shopmobility
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 I report on the accounts of Meadows Shopmobility for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 5 to 10. Respective responsibilities of trustees and 8xaminer The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 {2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The AGt) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145{5){bl of the Charities Act, and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examlner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the aGGounts. Independent examiner's statement In the Gourse of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply wth the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in conneGtion 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. Shelley-marie Rudling FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360 Winsley's House. High Street, Colchester, Essex Date 0511012023
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 2023 Total 2022 Total Note Income and endowments from: Donations & legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income Total incoming resources 20,106 10,773 27,271 535 58,685 18,129 7,485 28,071 14 53,699 Resources 8xpended Charitable activities Expenditure on raising funds Total resources expended 43,003 23,273 66,276 45,999 14,366 60,365 Operating surplus (7,591) (6,6661 Net income (7,591) (6,666} Previous year adjustment 3,407 Net movement in funds (7,591) (3,2591 Funds at 1 April 2022 97,238 100,497 Funds at 31 March 2023 89,647 97,238 Notes on pages 7-10 form part of these financial statements.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 8,192 9,359 10 454 81,533 81,987 157 88,004 88,161 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assetsllliabilities) 12 532 282 81,455 87,879 Net assets 89,647 97,238 Funds Unrestricted funds 89,647 97,238 Total funds 89,647 97.238 Signed on behalf of the trustees: Date: L3 dwin John Burgess
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 1. Accounting policies Basis of accountlng The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement on Recommended Practise applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019} (Charities SORP {FRS 102)}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebulic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Cash flow The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charty, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow statements" Restricted and designatèd funds All receipts are unrestricted funds. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment income consists of bank interest received within thè year. Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Costs classified as governan costs relate to costs incurred in connection with compliance with constitutional, audit and other statutory requirements. Deprèclation Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of fixed assets over their experted useful lives.. Equipment for hire Computer equipment Fixtures and fittings 20Q/o Straight Line 330A Straight Line 200A Straight Line Going Concern The truslees of the charity deem that there are sufficient funds available to continue operating on a going concem basis for the forseeable future
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 1. Accounting policiès (continued) Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 2. Investment income Total 2023 Total 2022 Interest receivable 535 535 14 14 3. Charitable activities Total 2023 Total 2022 Casual hire Holiday hire Memberships Sales Grants other 559 2,724 3,368 901 3,000 221 10,773 35 2,232 785 363 4,000 70 7,485 4. Donations and legacles Total 2023 Total 2022 Donations Collection boxes Other 170 1,390 463 806 Gifts in Kind Q-Park 18,546 20,106 16,860 18,129
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 S. Other trading activity Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Bookshop sales World of Books 26,842 429 27,271 27,633 438 28,071 6. Charitable activities Total 2023 Total 2022 Rent - Gifts in kind Utilities - Gifts in kind staff costs Insurance Depreciation Miscellaneous Servicing and repairs Volunteer expenses Postage, stationary and telephone Other activities Database Governance costs Subscriptions and license 13,727 4,819 13,699 1,618 3,003 1,200 1,017 916 1,031 210 378 1,006 379 43,003 12,479 4,381 12,565 1,561 2,607 1,768 6,302 362 1,138 545 378 1,761 152 45,999 7. Expenditure on raising funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Rent and utilities Repairs and maintenance Insuran Other 20,627 561 1,318 767 23.273 13,064 81 661 560 14,366 8. Staff On average one member of staff was employed during the year ended 31st MarGh 2023 No employee received over £50,000 during the year.
MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Flxtures & Computer Equipment Equipment Equipment For hire 9. Tangible fixed assets Total Cost As at 1 April 2022 Additions Disposals As at 31 March 2023 400 1,469 1,836 (1,1901 2,115 21,206 23,075 1,836 {1,190) 23,721 400 21,206 Depreciation As at 1 April 2022 Charge for the year Disposals As at 31 March 2023 400 1,283 92 {1,190) 185 12,033 2,911 13,716 3,003 {1,190) 15,529 400 14,944 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2023 1,930 6.262 8,192 As at 31 March 2022 9,35 10. Debtors Total 2023 Total 2022 Prepayments and accrued income 454 157 11. Cash at Bank and In Hand Total 2023 Total 2022 Bank accounts Petty cash 81,203 330 87,696 308 12. Creditors: falling due within a year 2023 2022 Accruals 532 53 282 282 13. Related Partlos The charity is located in premises in the Q-Park car park. The Meadows Shopping Centre has provided the following incoming resources.. 2023 2022 Glfts in Kind Rent Utility costs 13,727 4,819 18,546 12.479 4,381 16,860 10