MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
Charity number 1155272
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
COMMUNITY

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Legal and Administrative Details
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examination report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes forming part of the financial statements
7-10

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Registered charity number
1155272
Registered Address
Car Park
Can Bridge Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 OWP
Trustees
Edwin John Burgess
Marie-suzanne Knott (Resigned)
Geoffrey Leon Lunn
Carolyn Emma White (Resigned)
Russell Eric Davis
Bernadette Mary Godson (Resigned)
David Antony Harrnan (Appointed 23rd August)
Kevin Buschhold (Appointed 1 Oth January 2024}
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 2024
Chairs report September 2024
It has been another busy year at the charity.
Unfortunately, Carrie White trustee had to stand down from the trustee board. However,
we have recruited two more trustees, Kevin Buschhold and David Harman.
Kevin has taken on the role of bookshop trustee and David supports the scooter
operations. It has been a pleasure working with both this year.
The bookshop has been the main focus as the lease was due for renewal in the
upcoming new financial year. Decisions had to be made as to continue with the current
shop lease or to end it. We also discussed finding alternative premises for the shop.
Meetings were held between the landlord, Kevin, me and our manager Geraldine
regarding the terms and conditions for renewing the lease.
The landlord did not increase the rent, but introduced VAT as they had recently
registered their business for VAT. We are not VAT exempt, so we were liable for that
increase. It therefore took the rent from £1,500 to £1,800 but not payable until 1st August
2024. The trustees also negotiated a break clause which was not in place for the
previous lease.
The trustee board, therefore, felt that the charity could continue with the lease, knowing
that there was a way to end the lease if need be.
Kevin has made a business plan to bring the shop up to a business standard. This
includes, pricing, re-organising the shop layout, training for volunteers, opening hours
and adding technology, including a payment card reader to the shop. A donation station
for book sorting and a Kiddies, Corner have also been added. Clear signs will be made
along with a more visual link of what the profit is used for.
Kevin and Geraldine are writing funding bids so we can hopefully purchase equipment
and sofvare that reports Grft Aid to HMRC. We hope that it will be installed in time for
the new financial year 2024-2025.
The register of vehicle checks implemented in the last financial year is working well and
helping the charity to save money. The fleet is also in an excellent condition. The holiday
hire fleet is doing well and brings in much needed funds. Going forward, we plan to
extend the holiday hire fleet in the next financial year.
Plans are in place to appoint a new, salaried employee to start work in April 2024. By
doing this we hope to increase our on line presence and visibility to the local and wider
community areas.

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The team of volunteers that support the charity at the office and the bookshop is very
strong, diverse and inclusive. The trustees thank them for their continued support and
dedication.
As a whole, the board of trustees feels that the charity is in a much stronger position than
last year, and we are looking forward to the year ahead.
Mr Edwin Burgess
Chair to Trustees Meadows Shopmobility

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts of Meadows Shopmobility for the year ended 31 March 2024
which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 Act) 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)(b) of the Charities Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner'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 accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course 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 with 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 fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection 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
t810912024

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
2023
Total
Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total incoming resources
17,285
8,846
36,152
1,592
63,875
20,106
10,773
27.271
535
58,685
Resources expended
Charitable activities
Expenditure on raising funds
Total resources expended
50,272
22,976
73,248
43,003
23,273
66,276
Net income
(9,373)
(7,591)
Net movement in funds
(9,373)
(7,591)
Funds at 1 April 2023
89,647
97,238
Funds at 31 March 2024
80,274
89,647
Notes on pages 7-10 form part of these financial statements.

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4,864
8,192
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
11
180
75,505
75,685
454
81,533
81,987
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
Net current assetsl(liabilities)
12
275
532
75,410
81,455
Net assets
80,274
89,647
Funds
Unrestricted funds
80,274
89,647
Total funds
80,274
89,647
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Date:
1710912024
dwin
n Burgess

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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 102) (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 charity, 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 designated funds
All receipts are unrestricted funds.
Incoming resources
All incoming reSoUr￿S 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 the year.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a
legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Costs classified as governance costs relate to costs incurred in connection with cornpliance
with constitutional, audit and other statutory requirements.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of fixed assets over their expected useful lives..
Equipment for hire
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
20 % straight Line
20 /0 Straight Line
33Q/o Straight Line
Going Concern
The trustees of the charity deem that there are sufficient funds available to continue
operating on a going concern basis for the forseeable future

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accountlng policies (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
2024
Total
2023
Interest receivable
1,592
1,592
535
535
3. Charitable activities
Total
2024
Total
2023
Casual hire
Holiday hire
Memberships
Sales
Grants
Other
1,076
2,856
3,799
892
559
2,724
3,368
901
3,000
221
10,773
223
8,846
4. Donations and legacies
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations
Collection boxes
Other
Gifts in Kind
Q-Park
170
1,390
981
16,304
17,285
18,546
20,106

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
5. Other trading activity
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bookshop sales
Wodd of Books
35,647
505
36,152
26,842
429
27,271
6. Charitable activities
Total
2024
Total
2023
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
15,100
1,205
18,829
2,189
3,328
1,353
2,935
863
1,249
1,802
180
991
249
50,272
13,727
4,381
13,699
1,618
3,003
1,200
1,017
916
1,031
210
378
1.006
379
42,565
7. Expenditure on raising funds
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Rent and utilities
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Other
21,684
343
285
664
22,976
20,627
561
1,318
767
23,273
8. Staff
On average one member of staff was employed during the year ended 31 st March 2023
No employee received over £50,000 during the year.

MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Fixtures &
Computer
Equipment Equipment
Equipment
For hire
9. Tangible fixed assets
Total
Cost
As at 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2024
400
2,115
21,206
23,721
400
2,115
21,206
23,721
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
As at 31 March 2024
400
185
698
14,944
2,630
15,529
3,328
400
883
17,574
18,857
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2024
1,232
3,632
4,864
As at 31 March 2023
1,930
6,262
8,192
10. Debtors
Total
2024
Total
2023
Prepayments and accrued income
180
454
11. Cash at Bank and In Hand
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bank accounts
Petty cash
75,408
97
75,505
81,203
330
81,533
12. Creditors: falling due wlthin a year
2024
2023
Accruals
275
275
532
532
13. Related Parties
The charity is located in premises in the Q-Park car park. The Meadows Shopping Centre
has provided the following incoming resources..
2024
2023
Gifts in Kind
Rent
utility costs
15,100
1,205
16,304
13,727
4,819
18,546
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