REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1158364
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
FOR
THE PELHAM CIO
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
20 Eversley Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
THE PELHAM CIO
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Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
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THE PELHAM CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyear ended
31stMarch2021.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingby Charities:
StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordance
withtheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102) (effective
1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
TheObjectsofthecharityareinaccordancewithChristianprinciplesandforthepublicbenefit, to
furtherorbenefittheresidentsofSidley(Bexhill),EastSussexandsuchotherpartsofthe United
Kingdomasmaybedecidedbythecharitytrustees,withoutdistinctionofsex,sexualorientation, race
orofpolitical,religiousorotheropinionsbyassociatingtogetherthesaidresidentsandthe local
authorities,voluntaryandotherorganisationsinacommonefforttoadvanceeducationandto provide
facilitiesintheinterestsofsocialwelfareforrecreationandleisuretimeoccupationwiththe objective
of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
InfurtheranceoftheObjects(butnotlimitedto)thetrusteesshallhavethepowertoestablish or
securetheestablishmentofacommunitycentreandtomaintainormanageorco-operatewith any
statutoryauthorityinthemaintenanceandmanagementofsuchacentreforactivitiespromoted by
the charity in furtherance of the Objects.
NothinginthisconstitutionshallauthoriseanapplicationofthepropertyoftheCIOforpurposes which
arenotcharitableinaccordancewithsection7oftheCharitiesandTrusteeInvestment(Scotland) Act
2005 or section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
Public benefit
Thecharitytrusteescanconfirmthattheyhavefulfilledtheirdutytoconductandguidethecharity to
benefitthepublicusingtheirpowers,inaccordancewiththeObjectsandCharitableAimsoutlined in
the Constitution.
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THE PELHAM CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Duringthisfinancialperiod,ThePelhamwassignificantlyimpactedbytheCovid-19pandemicand the
subsequent lockdowns throughout the financial year.
FromMarch2020totheendofAugust2020,ThePelham'sdoorswereclosedtothepublic, including
theCoffeeLoungeandCommunityHub.Forthemajorityoftheyear,anumberofthestaff were
furloughedonthejobretentionscheme,withtheCEO,CommunityDevelopmentManager and
Administrator continuing to work and coordinate the charity's activities continuously.
However,thecharitiesinvolvementwithoutreachdidnotclosedown,andevolvedtomeetthe needs
ofthecommunity.InApril2020,ThePelhamtransformedovernightintoacommunityresponse team,
recruiting25volunteersandtherelevantpoliciesandprocedures,workinginpartnershipwith Rother
DistrictCouncil,EastSussexCountyCouncil,RotherVoluntaryActionandBexhillFoodBank. Between
AprilandtheendofAugust,ThePelham'svolunteerscontributedover1000hourstocomplete over
500shoppingtripsandprescriptionpick-upsformemberofthecommunitywhowereshieldingand in
isolation.Further,ThePelhampartneredwiththeBexhillFoodBanktocoordinateallthedeliveries of
the branch over a 20-week period, totalling over 800 deliveries to 115 unique households.
Aswellasthetangibletasks,ThePelhamteammadethousandsofphonecallsinorganising and
coordinatingthesupporttoisolatingindividualsandvolunteers.Alongsidethepractical arrangements
ofshoppinglistsandpayments,theintangiblebenefitsweretheconversationalsupport and
relationshipswebuiltwithpeopleoverthephone.Inreality,veryfewphonecallswereshort, often
lasting over 10 minutes and covering all topics, and ensuring people felt safe and listened too.
InAugust,ThePelhambegantore-engageit'sfaithfulvolunteersintheredecorationofthe Coffee
Lounge,beforere-openinginSeptemberuntiltheendofOctober.Ourdoorswerethenclosed in
November,beforere-openinginDecemberupuntilChristmas.However,ThePelhamasabuilding was
then closed again until May 2021, crossing over the end of the financial year ending 31st March 2021.
FromJanuary2021,ThePelhamlaunched"Heat&EatBexhill",whichwasaCovidWinter Grant
Schemeproject.ThiswasfundedbyEastSussexCountyCouncilinpartnershipwiththeHeart of
Sidley.£65,000wasspenttoprovidefoodandutilitybillssupportto1342(614unique households)
households,helpingtoresource4743localresidents,including2278childreninBexhill.Thiswas all
deliveredwith6localindependentshops,providingthemwiththetradeandtheopportunityto build
stronger community relationships.
Duringthisyear,ourRunningSpacesuicidepreventionprojectraninsevendifferent formats,
moulding around Covid guidelines to ensure a flow of exercise and community opportunities.
OurYouthworkwaslargelyputonhold,withcommunicationmaintainedonlineregularlywith our
young people.
ThePelhamisincrediblygratefultoitsfunders,includingTudorTrust,EastSussexCounty Council,
SussexCommunityFoundation,ChalkCliffTrust,Optivo,HMGovernmentandtheNational Lottery
CommunityFund,ErnestKleinwortCharitableTrust,HenrySmith,AllChurchesTrust,Hastings &
RotherClinicalCommissioningGroup(CCG),GoodnewsEvangelicalMission(GEM),RotherJoint Action
Group(JAG),RotaryClubofBexhill,HastingsRoundTable,HastingsDirect,SouterCharitable Trust,
Tesco Bags of Help and Groundworks and Active Rother.
ThePelhamisalsosothankfultoitsfaithfulSupporters,regulardonors,volunteersandstaffthrough a
most turbulent but impactful year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Thetrusteesarestrategicallybuildingreservestoanadequatelevel,inordertosustainthe financial
healthofthecharity.FutureexpenditurewillbefocusedaroundthecoreobjectivesofThePelham and
projects will be prioritised based on the resources and funding available.
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THE PELHAM CIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrustandconstitutesan unincorporated
charity.
ThecharityisgovernedinaccordancewithitsConstitution,dated15thJune2016,andinthe legal
andcharityregulationsasaregisteredcharityandaCharitableIncorporatedOrganisation(CIO). The
charitycurrentlyhas5trusteesaswellasrecognisedofficers,whofulfiltherolesofTreasurer and
CEO.TheCEOisafull-timeemployeeandoverseestheday-to-dayrunningofthecharityand The
PelhamasaCommunityHubandCoffeeLounge,aswellasthestaffteamandvolunteers.Thereare 6
additionalemployees,whooverseetheCommunityHub,CoffeeLounge,RunningSpace (suicide
prevention project) and Youth work. Over this financial year, there were 9 trustees' meetings.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1158364
Principal address
The Pelham
Holliers Hill
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
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Trustees
Mr Christopher Norcock (resigned 31/3/2021)
Mr Colin Povey
Mr Robert Harper (Chair)
Mrs Anna Cole
Mr Andrew Garlick (appointed 4/9/2020)
Mr Robert Harper became Chair on 31 March 2021.
Independent Examiner
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
20 Eversley Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31st January 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Andrew Garlick - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PELHAM CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Pelham CIO
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofThePelhamCIO(theTrust) for
the year ended 31st March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutundersection145ofthe Act
andincarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbythe Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbeamemberofa listed
body.IcanconfirmthatIamqualifiedtoundertaketheexaminationbecauseIama registered
member of Chartered Accountant which is one of the listed bodies.
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of 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.
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexamination to
whichattentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingof the
accounts to be reached.
Mr Richard Appleyard FCA
Chartered Accountant
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
20 Eversley Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
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31st January 2022
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THE PELHAM CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Other trading activities
2
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Other
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
10
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
38,614
85,808
-
-
-
124,422
10,346
84,458
76
525
95,405
29,017
(6,541)
22,476
623,503
645,979 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
159,483
-
-
159,483
95,181
-
31,584
-
126,765
32,718
6,541
39,259
54,802
94,061 |
2021
Total
funds
£
38,614
85,808
159,483
-
-
283,905
105,527
84,458
31,660
525
222,170
61,735
-
61,735
678,305
740,040 |
2020
Total
funds
£
70,050
-
170,149
1,657
3
241,859
111,658
25,585
120,775
584
258,602
(16,743)
-
(16,743)
695,048
678,305 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PELHAM CIO
BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2021
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
599,512
-
3,974
9,375
44,323
84,686
48,297
94,061
(1,830)
-
46,467
94,061
645,979
94,061
645,979
94,061 |
2021
Total
funds
£
599,512
13,349
129,009
142,358
(1,830)
140,528
740,040
740,040
645,979
94,061
740,040 |
2020
Total
funds
£
600,037
2,481
78,949
81,430
(3,162)
78,268
678,305
678,305
623,503
54,802
678,305 |
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ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
31st January 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr Andrew Garlick - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PELHAM CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102, have
beenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheir accounts
inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'The Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhas entitlement
tothefunds,itisprobablethattheincomewillbereceivedandtheamountcanbe measured
reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomic benefits
willberequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasured reliably.
Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadings that
aggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributed to
particularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenoted as
a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetover its
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings- 10% on reducing balance
No depreciation is provided on the cost of the freehold land and buildings.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretion of
the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotesto the
financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising income
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
4.
RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
Repairs and maintenance |
2021
£
-
2021
£
-
2021
£
5,915 |
2020
£
1,657 |
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2020
£
3 |
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2020
£
3,439 |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stMarch2021 nor
for the year ended 31st March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31stMarch2021norforthe year
ended 31st March 2020.
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Restricted
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Other
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
Unrestricted
funds
£
66,225
-
1,657
3
67,885
39,550
25,585
-
584
65,719
2,166 |
Restricted
funds
£
3,825
170,149
-
-
173,974
72,108
-
120,775
-
192,883
(18,909) |
Total
funds
£
70,050
170,149
1,657
3
241,859
111,658
25,585
120,775
584
258,602
(16,743) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
Transfers between funds
(4,739)
Net movement in funds
(2,573)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
626,076
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
623,503
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
£
COST
At 1st April 2020 and
31st March 2021
594,784
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2020
-
Charge for year
-
At 31st March 2021
-
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2021
594,784
At 31st March 2020
594,784
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Tax |
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
Transfers between funds
(4,739)
Net movement in funds
(2,573)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
626,076
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
623,503
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
£
COST
At 1st April 2020 and
31st March 2021
594,784
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2020
-
Charge for year
-
At 31st March 2021
-
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2021
594,784
At 31st March 2020
594,784
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Tax |
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Restricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
4,739
-
(14,170)
(16,743)
68,972
695,048
54,802
678,305
Fixtures
and
fittings
Totals
£
£
8,007
602,791
2,754
2,754
525
525
3,279
3,279
4,728
599,512
5,253
600,037
2021
2020
£
£
9,528
392
1,578
-
2,243
2,089
13,349
2,481 |
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THE PELHAM CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security |
2021
£
281
1,549
1,830 |
2020
£
156
3,006 |
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3,162 |
10.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1/4/20
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
6,362
29,642
Property fund
600,038
(525)
Sustainability fund
17,003
-
Maintenance fund
100
(100)
623,503
29,017
Restricted funds
Special projects
31,916
4,626
Staff fund
22,886
28,092
54,802
32,718
TOTAL FUNDS
678,305
61,735
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
124,422
Property fund
-
Maintenance fund
-
124,422
Restricted funds
Special projects
47,237
Staff fund
112,246
159,483
TOTAL FUNDS
283,905 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(16,456)
-
9,915
-
(6,541)
(6,979)
13,520
6,541
-
Resources
expended
£
(94,780)
(525)
(100)
(95,405)
(42,611)
(84,154)
(126,765)
(222,170) |
At
31/3/21
£
19,548
599,513
26,918
-
645,979
29,563
64,498
94,061
740,040
Movement
in funds
£
29,642
(525)
(100)
29,017
4,626
28,092
32,718
61,735 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property fund
Sustainability fund
Maintenance fund
Restricted funds
Special projects
Staff fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/4/19
£
18,389
600,622
7,025
40
626,076
33,477
35,495
68,972
695,048 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
5,392
(584)
-
(2,642)
2,166
(6,300)
(12,609)
(18,909)
(16,743) |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(17,419)
-
9,978
2,702
(4,739)
4,739
-
4,739
- |
At
31/3/20
£
6,362
600,038
17,003
100 |
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623,503
31,916
22,886 |
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54,802 |
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678,305 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property fund
Maintenance fund
Restricted funds
Special projects
Staff fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
67,885
-
-
67,885
113,478
60,496
173,974
241,859 |
Resources
expended
£
(62,493)
(584)
(2,642)
(65,719)
(119,778)
(73,105)
(192,883)
(258,602) |
Movement
in funds
£
5,392
(584)
(2,642)
2,166
(6,300)
(12,609)
(18,909)
(16,743) |
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11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2021.
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