ACkfvEY PEOPLE FIRST
{CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE
The trustees present thelr repvrt arid fi Ii anliai Statci I Irni) Ivi Li Ic y'coi ri iuru J4 ivioi Li 1 4v*?.
Legal Status:
Hackney People First was established by a constitution on 7th April 2014
AI•v4e•
The aims of the organisation are:
To support people with learning difficulties living or working in the London Borough of
Hackney through services which enable people with learning diff iculties to obtain their
lull ri8fits and privileges as citizens.
The advancement of education and training of professionals, carers and the public about
the needs of people with learning difficulties so people with learning difficulties may
achieve full participation in the community.
To advance and promote the education of people with learning difficulties in self-
advocacy.
Work done in Hackney...
As usual, we had our monthly Trustees Board meetings.
v¥r Liiiiiiiiuru i uiiiiiiit• VUI ¥VèèNIy JlifaK liv VIUjèLL lUliUCU uy rcvpiè > nè(ilill 11 U>i. Illl>
two-year project ended on 31st March 2025.
Continuation funding from the National Lottery meant we continued running the Better
Together Project to meet on a weekly basis to help reduce social isolation for adults with
learning disabilities.
Funoing trom Hackney (Jiving neipea pay towartts tOOO COSt5
We had a Saturday Social activity at a local restaurant
We engaged in partnership working with Healthwatch Hackney
Attended LBH Learning Disability Provider Forum
We continued our Or£anisational Health Assessment
We have been involved in consuFtation events run by East London Foundation Trust, and
the local Learning Disability Partnership Forum.
We reviewed some important policies and procedures
We have been able to give our views and opinions by getting involved in local
consunaiions on: suppon Tor iearning-aisaDieo iarers ano tne LiIH Larers itrategy; tne
migration to Universal Credit, HCVS'S Long-term Health and Care Needs sub-group, the
NHS 10-year plan, and local Healthy Weight Services
Charitable Incorporated Organisation: 1156543
(Cont.)
A small group of our members continued to check easy-read documents
Some members received advocacy support around such things as: referrals to activities of
interest, support around their worries and concerns, housing repair issues, and renewing
freedom travel pass. Support was also provided to a Carer, who is the sister of a
beneficiary with mental heaFth needs.
Feedback was given to a few interested Carers about how their cared-for was getting on
at some of our Drojects.
Becoming a stronger organlsatlon
Hackney People First is staying strong in many ways. We continued to receive funding
from the National Lottery to continue the Better Together projett and People's Health
li iyi yKif iyyv yÈai vy yi vjekn
We got our accounts independently examined
We submitted our Annual Returns for 2024
IAl• ¢tartod nijr Di LTital Inrlijf ion Prniart i{Ihirh is a tl4in.11oar nrn
art !iinA•A bil th•
London Community Foundation in partnership with the Adobe Foundation
We attended workshops to do with LBH Grant Funding, Meet the Funder Event hosted
by London Community Foundation, Community Activism, and Personal Independence
Pavment Claims
We contacted the Charity Commission to update our list of trustees
Staff and trustees attended Safeguarding Awareness training, and Trustee Board
Effectiveness, plus 'Fostering Good Governance, training. Staff also attended training on
Bid WritinR Skills. and Microsoft 365
We continued to get excellent support from Inclusion London to become a stronger
organisation, which is an ongoing piece of work and attended their CEO Network
meetings, plus various training events
IAl• rnntini i#A tn r•r•i111s <1 innnrt frrtm th• I nnAnn Arrni intanrii f>rartirp l JI .P)
We made several applications for funding to London Community Foundation for our
Digital Inclusion Project, Lloyds Bank Foundation, The Fore, Comic Relief/Groundwork,
and Hackney Givin8. We would like to give a special thank you to Steve who has
SUDDOrted Hacknev PeoDle First bv RivinR verv helDful advice and inDUt.
Charitable IncorDorated OrRanisation: 1156543
statement ot I rustees. Kesponsibilrties special ACKnowieagement
The trustees are grateful for all the support the organisation gets from the funders, individuals,
and other community organisations. Their extended support made it possible for us to reach our
present Stage of development. In particular we are very grateful to all our main Funders.
I ne trustees acKnowieage tne contriDution ot statt ana Volunteers tnrougn tneir worK, devotion
and loyalty.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its results for that period. In
lil elial il 16 il iki>è i li iai iiiai >iairi i lèi li> Li ié Li U>iéCi al f I C4UiI èu ill.
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make judgements and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charities SORP and with
appiicaDie accountin8 sianoaras, SUDJeci 10 any maieriai aepanures aisciosea antt expiainea. In
the financial statements; and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume
that the charity will continue in operation.
I he trustees are responsiDle for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose wrtn
reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and to enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with relevant law. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Keview ana Kesuits
The net movement in funds forthe year amounted to £5,041 compared with a deficrt of
£13,056 in the previous year. The retained reserves at 31st March 2025 amounted to £26,722.
Balance Sheet
Uetails ol the major rtems on tne tsaiance sheet can oe touno In tne notes to the accounts.
The fluctuations in debtors and creditors year on year are purely the result of the timing of
receipts and payment around the year-end.
Charitable Incorporated Organisation: 1156543
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE (continued)
Reserve Policy
The trustees review their reserve policy periodically and aim to retain an adequate sum to
ensure the continuity of its artivities. This is to ensure that in the event of a significant drop in
funding, the charity will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is
given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
Risk Management
The trustees have drawn up a risk register which provides dates and details of action to be taken
to reduce the risks faced by the charity. The charity also purchases a range of insurances.
Approved by the Management Committee on 17 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by
J..S(.tQ.A (L k.¢lL................
Trustee (Chairperson)
Trustee (Treasurerl
Charitable IncorDorated OrRanisation". 1156543
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITY NUMBER 1156543
LONDON ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE
SOJOURNER TRUTH CENTRE
161 SUMNER ROAD
LONDON SE15 6JL
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
10
HACi(itEY PtOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Hackney People First is registered as a
Charitable Incorporated Organisation in
England and Wales - Registered Charity No..
1156543.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Hackney People First is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association and
the Charities Act 2011.
DIRECTORSI TRUSTEES
Patricia Charlesworth .
Israel Forest
Valerie Clery .
Anita Jacques .
PeterAllum..........................
. Chairperson
.Vice Chair
.Treasurer
.Secretary
. Trustee
FORMAL ADDRESS
Hackney People First,
65 Dalston Lane
London E8 2NG
BANKERS
Natwest Bank
Hackney- Amhurst Road Branch
20 Amhurst Road
London E8 1QZ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
London Accountancy Practice
Sojourner Truth Centre
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEESIDIRECTORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The principal activities of the organisation continue to be:
1. To support people with learning difficulties living or working in the London
VI VK4¥1 I vf yaThI Ivy %1 li v4iyi i ¥¥1 IiK•i i Ci iQUiC wwiii i iT>orriii
difficulties to obtain their full rights and privileges as citizen.
2. The advancement of education and training of professionals, carers and the
public about the needs of people with learning difficulties so people with
leaming difficulties may achieve full participation in the community.
g Tn afliianno and prnmntp the AdiJp2tinn n! nFbnn!p with !•Arnjn.g rliffirultigo in
self advocacy.
DEVELOPMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR
(See Hacknev People First separate Annual ReDOrt for more information)
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to incorporated Charities in England and Wales requires the trustees,
whn Afg. Alqn thA rlirArtnrq nf thA nrnani8sbt.inn to prp.p8re fin8nc.i81 qtHtp.mp.nt.q fnr
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity
at the end of the year and of its financial activities during the year then ended. In
preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable standards and statement of recommended
practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the project will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose
at any time the financial position of the Company. They are also responsible for safe
guarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
L.l£fk*........................Treasurer
Valerie Clery
HAiKNkY I
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORSI TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
riiwMI¥K•iML ThCVIG¥¥
The results of the year's operation are set out in the attached financial statements.
The net movement in funds for the year amounted to £5041 compared with a deficit
of £13,056 in the previous year. The retained resereS at 31st March 2025 amounted
tn P?R 7??
The retained reserves above includes unrestricted (General) fund of £6,447. The
trustees have been aware of the need to comply with good practi guidelines
issued by the Charity Commission on free reserves and Hackney People First policy
is included in the notes to the accounts.
VULIL Y
The Charity Commission requires charities to determine and explain their policy for
free reserves. The trustees have reviewed its free reserve policy and have turned its
entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserrfe to enable HACKNEY PEOPLE
QT jf4 1*4 •1 iAAAr4 1 1Th41 Ivn i
expenditure. The organisation requires at least 3 months, operating costs which
amounts £17,328 based on this year's expenditure.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Tne trustees nave examinea. tne major risK which FIALKNE"Y PEUVLE i- Taces
and believe that maintaining our free reserves at a reasonable level, combined with
our annual review of the controls over key financial systems will provide sufficient
resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined
other operational and business risks which we face and confirm that they have
¥J>lclUII>I I¥U >y2>l¥l I IV I I IiIiyilLf Ll IV aiyl 11 li1 11 l ii¥N>.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The Organisation does not have fixed assets.
FUNUJ AVAILAtSLÈ
The present level of funding is adequate to support the continuation of the charity
operations for the medium term, and the trustees consider the financial position of
the charity to be satisfactory.
VULUN I
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST recognises the significant contributions made by
volunteers.
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which
are sei oui on pages i io o.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the
s IS
4 A
i i iii ir¥ IJI Jla Li iai i li iuvyr>i iK*Vi li r¥Aai i iii iaiivi i li
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law
and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of th8 2011 Act;
to follow the prOdureS laid down in the general Directions given
y vi IUl•4J
WI I
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
tb.Gb r.!?Aritv f.nmmiooinn. An •¥Aminatinn innli Iflpas a rKbiiiPiN n! th$> gnnnuntinn r*ftnrds
kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
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 not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and conseouentlv no opinion is qiven as to whether the accounts present a
'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with
the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and
with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met. or
(£1 iu which, in ITly vpiiiiuri, aiiention bhuuld bv diawii in oidei lo enable d piupvr
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ade Adeba
Lc
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
o, GPFA, MBA,
CMA, CGMA, ACG
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Fund
2025
Totsl
2024
Total
Incoming Resources
Grants. Donaiions and legacies
rrc
72.800
74.3J5 64.202
Total Incoming Resources
1,555
72,800
74,355
64,202
Costs of generating funds:
Charitable activiti'es
4326
64.988
69 314
77.258
Totsl Resources Expended
4,326
64.988
69,314
77.258
Net Incoming Resources
-2.771
7.812
5.041 -13.056
Balances brought forward
9.218
12 463
21.681
34.737
Fund balances carried forward
6,447
20,275
26,722
21,681
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al Bank
Cash ai haTrJ
22 086
12
27,247
22,206
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Cfedilors and Accruals
525
26,722
21,681
REPRESENTED BY:
FUNDS,.
Uniestiicied
Reslricled
6447
9.218
12463
26.722
21.681
Approved bv the Managemerrt Committee on
aTrJ ssgned on Its behaff by.
2025
Sign
Chair
Pal Charlesworth
Sign
-Treasurer
Valerie Clerv
MALIKNÈY I
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 basis oi preparation ot pinanciai statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and
include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the
report of the directors Itrustees all of which are continuing.
• I lèl dUWUI li> 114vv urvl I yiry41 ru li 1 4knWlUal lknf V¥iil l il IV Oiaivll ltrl li2• Vl
Recommended Practice for charity accounts.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption of Financial Reporting
Standard No 1 from the requirements to produce a cash flow statement on the
rrti inAo •ha+ i+ ialifi&o a ernall nhari+ii
1.2 Incoming Resources
1.2.1 Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on the
earlier dat@ of whén thév ara received or when thev are receivable. unless
they relate to a specific fijture period, in which case they are included on the
Balance Sheet as deferred income to be recognised in the future accounting
period.
1.2.2 Grants received for specific purposes are accounted for as restricted funds in
the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.3 Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the
donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund,
togetner witn a tair allocation of management and support costs.
1.4 Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incomes received or generated for
the objects of the organisation without further specified purpose and are
avaiiabiv for gerieral ILinds.
1.5 Designated Funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management
Committee for particular purposes.
1.6 Resources Expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included
under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
2.0 CREDITORS & ACCRUALS
2025
2024
Accountancy Fees
525
525
## **HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Fund**|**Fund**|**2025**|**2024**|
|**Grants, legacies and donations**||£|£|£|£|
|NationalLottery Community Fund-RCLondon||||||
|and South EastRegion|||37.500|37.500|50 000|
|HCVS HackneyG1V1ng|||5000|5000-|0|
|EN Bloom|1,285|||1.285|1.360|
|London CommunityFoundation|||20 000|20.000|5,000|
|Donation - LB Hackneyworkshops||270||270|0|
|People's Health Trust|||10.300|10 300|7 357|
|Donat1on-PeopIe·s Health Trust|||||100|
|The Open University-Workshop|||||25|
|Donat1ons-Sk1lls for Care
**Total Incoming Resources**|360
**1,555**
**72,800**
**74,355**
**64,202**
SS
ee
Se
——|||||
|**OUTGOING RESOURCES**||||||
|Salaries|||41.303|41.303|38,567|
|HMRC|||10.489|10.489|17,976|
|Room Bookings|||7010|7,010|5.770|
|Pensions|||3.638|3.638|8.762|
|Inclusion London -Computer ProJect||400||400||
|Sta ff Travel||699||699|509|
|DBS Check|||||62|
|Telephone &Internet||270||270|268|
|Website Development|||||1,800|
|Website-1 & 1 Internet||30||30|19|
|Web Hosting||201||201|29|
|Social activities|||||573|
|Energy Support|||||600|
|Postage & Stationery||32||32|50|
|Utilities||627||627|639|
|Office/ProjectEquipment||302||302|147|
|Meetings·Hospitality|||2.549|2.549||
|Members Travel||280||280|105|
|PayrollServices||526||526|362|
|Accountancy Fees||525||525|525|
|Insurance
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**|435
**4,326**
—__———||**64,988**|435
**69,314**|496
**77,258**|
10
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITY NUMBER 1156543
LONDON ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE
SOJOURNER TRUTH CENTRE
161 SUMNER ROAD
LONDON SE15 6JL
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
10
HACi(itEY PtOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Hackney People First is registered as a
Charitable Incorporated Organisation in
England and Wales - Registered Charity No..
1156543.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Hackney People First is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association and
the Charities Act 2011.
DIRECTORSI TRUSTEES
Patricia Charlesworth .
Israel Forest
Valerie Clery .
Anita Jacques .
PeterAllum..........................
. Chairperson
.Vice Chair
.Treasurer
.Secretary
. Trustee
FORMAL ADDRESS
Hackney People First,
65 Dalston Lane
London E8 2NG
BANKERS
Natwest Bank
Hackney- Amhurst Road Branch
20 Amhurst Road
London E8 1QZ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
London Accountancy Practice
Sojourner Truth Centre
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEESIDIRECTORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
The principal activities of the organisation continue to be:
1. To support people with learning difficulties living or working in the London
VI VK4¥1 I vf yaThI Ivy %1 li v4iyi i ¥¥1 IiK•i i Ci iQUiC wwiii i iT>orriii
difficulties to obtain their full rights and privileges as citizen.
2. The advancement of education and training of professionals, carers and the
public about the needs of people with learning difficulties so people with
leaming difficulties may achieve full participation in the community.
g Tn afliianno and prnmntp the AdiJp2tinn n! nFbnn!p with !•Arnjn.g rliffirultigo in
self advocacy.
DEVELOPMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR
(See Hacknev People First separate Annual ReDOrt for more information)
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to incorporated Charities in England and Wales requires the trustees,
whn Afg. Alqn thA rlirArtnrq nf thA nrnani8sbt.inn to prp.p8re fin8nc.i81 qtHtp.mp.nt.q fnr
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity
at the end of the year and of its financial activities during the year then ended. In
preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable standards and statement of recommended
practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the project will continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose
at any time the financial position of the Company. They are also responsible for safe
guarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
L.l£fk*........................Treasurer
Valerie Clery
HAiKNkY I
(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORSI TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
riiwMI¥K•iML ThCVIG¥¥
The results of the year's operation are set out in the attached financial statements.
The net movement in funds for the year amounted to £5041 compared with a deficit
of £13,056 in the previous year. The retained resereS at 31st March 2025 amounted
tn P?R 7??
The retained reserves above includes unrestricted (General) fund of £6,447. The
trustees have been aware of the need to comply with good practi guidelines
issued by the Charity Commission on free reserves and Hackney People First policy
is included in the notes to the accounts.
VULIL Y
The Charity Commission requires charities to determine and explain their policy for
free reserves. The trustees have reviewed its free reserve policy and have turned its
entire unrestricted fund into an emergency reserrfe to enable HACKNEY PEOPLE
QT jf4 1*4 •1 iAAAr4 1 1Th41 Ivn i
expenditure. The organisation requires at least 3 months, operating costs which
amounts £17,328 based on this year's expenditure.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Tne trustees nave examinea. tne major risK which FIALKNE"Y PEUVLE i- Taces
and believe that maintaining our free reserves at a reasonable level, combined with
our annual review of the controls over key financial systems will provide sufficient
resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined
other operational and business risks which we face and confirm that they have
¥J>lclUII>I I¥U >y2>l¥l I IV I I IiIiyilLf Ll IV aiyl 11 li1 11 l ii¥N>.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The Organisation does not have fixed assets.
FUNUJ AVAILAtSLÈ
The present level of funding is adequate to support the continuation of the charity
operations for the medium term, and the trustees consider the financial position of
the charity to be satisfactory.
VULUN I
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST recognises the significant contributions made by
volunteers.
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which
are sei oui on pages i io o.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the
s IS
4 A
i i iii ir¥ IJI Jla Li iai i li iuvyr>i iK*Vi li r¥Aai i iii iaiivi i li
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law
and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of th8 2011 Act;
to follow the prOdureS laid down in the general Directions given
y vi IUl•4J
WI I
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by
tb.Gb r.!?Aritv f.nmmiooinn. An •¥Aminatinn innli Iflpas a rKbiiiPiN n! th$> gnnnuntinn r*ftnrds
kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
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 not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and conseouentlv no opinion is qiven as to whether the accounts present a
'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with
the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and
with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met. or
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HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Fund
2025
Totsl
2024
Total
Incoming Resources
Grants. Donaiions and legacies
rrc
72.800
74.3J5 64.202
Total Incoming Resources
1,555
72,800
74,355
64,202
Costs of generating funds:
Charitable activiti'es
4326
64.988
69 314
77.258
Totsl Resources Expended
4,326
64.988
69,314
77.258
Net Incoming Resources
-2.771
7.812
5.041 -13.056
Balances brought forward
9.218
12 463
21.681
34.737
Fund balances carried forward
6,447
20,275
26,722
21,681
HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash al Bank
Cash ai haTrJ
22 086
12
27,247
22,206
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Cfedilors and Accruals
525
26,722
21,681
REPRESENTED BY:
FUNDS,.
Uniestiicied
Reslricled
6447
9.218
12463
26.722
21.681
Approved bv the Managemerrt Committee on
aTrJ ssgned on Its behaff by.
2025
Sign
Chair
Pal Charlesworth
Sign
-Treasurer
Valerie Clerv
MALIKNÈY I
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 basis oi preparation ot pinanciai statements
The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention and
include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the
report of the directors Itrustees all of which are continuing.
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Recommended Practice for charity accounts.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption of Financial Reporting
Standard No 1 from the requirements to produce a cash flow statement on the
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1.2 Incoming Resources
1.2.1 Revenue grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities on the
earlier dat@ of whén thév ara received or when thev are receivable. unless
they relate to a specific fijture period, in which case they are included on the
Balance Sheet as deferred income to be recognised in the future accounting
period.
1.2.2 Grants received for specific purposes are accounted for as restricted funds in
the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.3 Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the
donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund,
togetner witn a tair allocation of management and support costs.
1.4 Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incomes received or generated for
the objects of the organisation without further specified purpose and are
avaiiabiv for gerieral ILinds.
1.5 Designated Funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management
Committee for particular purposes.
1.6 Resources Expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included
under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
2.0 CREDITORS & ACCRUALS
2025
2024
Accountancy Fees
525
525
## **HACKNEY PEOPLE FIRST DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Unrestricted Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Fund**|**Fund**|**2025**|**2024**|
|**Grants, legacies and donations**||£|£|£|£|
|NationalLottery Community Fund-RCLondon||||||
|and South EastRegion|||37.500|37.500|50 000|
|HCVS HackneyG1V1ng|||5000|5000-|0|
|EN Bloom|1,285|||1.285|1.360|
|London CommunityFoundation|||20 000|20.000|5,000|
|Donation - LB Hackneyworkshops||270||270|0|
|People's Health Trust|||10.300|10 300|7 357|
|Donat1on-PeopIe·s Health Trust|||||100|
|The Open University-Workshop|||||25|
|Donat1ons-Sk1lls for Care
**Total Incoming Resources**|360
**1,555**
**72,800**
**74,355**
**64,202**
SS
ee
Se
——|||||
|**OUTGOING RESOURCES**||||||
|Salaries|||41.303|41.303|38,567|
|HMRC|||10.489|10.489|17,976|
|Room Bookings|||7010|7,010|5.770|
|Pensions|||3.638|3.638|8.762|
|Inclusion London -Computer ProJect||400||400||
|Sta ff Travel||699||699|509|
|DBS Check|||||62|
|Telephone &Internet||270||270|268|
|Website Development|||||1,800|
|Website-1 & 1 Internet||30||30|19|
|Web Hosting||201||201|29|
|Social activities|||||573|
|Energy Support|||||600|
|Postage & Stationery||32||32|50|
|Utilities||627||627|639|
|Office/ProjectEquipment||302||302|147|
|Meetings·Hospitality|||2.549|2.549||
|Members Travel||280||280|105|
|PayrollServices||526||526|362|
|Accountancy Fees||525||525|525|
|Insurance
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**|435
**4,326**
—__———||**64,988**|435
**69,314**|496
**77,258**|
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