Charity number: 1158780
MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative detalls ofthe charity, its Trustses and advlsers
Trustees. report
Independent èxamlnerfs report
Statement of tinanclal actlvltles
Balance $h••t
Notes to th8 financial statements
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Trustees
James B8ldwln. Chalr
Steven Harper, Treasurer
Annette Capper, Trustee
Meliss8 Case, Trustee (appointed 16 May 20221
Philip cha(￿ell. Trustee
Gabrielle Gardrser, Tnjslee
Andrew Langler, T¥uste8 {8ppolnled 16 May 2022}
David Mason, Trustee (appointed 16 May 20221
Lucinda Mather. Trustee
Patrick Mayhew, Trustee
David Wellbelove. Trustee
Charity roglstgrgd number
1158780
Prlnclpal offlcè
The Chery Tree Centre
Fairfield Road
Burgess Hill
Wesl Sussex
RH15 8QB
Accountants
GMBC LLP
Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants
Marine House
151 Western Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH1fj 3LIq
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
KeTrl
ME19 4JQ
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MID SUSSEX.VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees prgsenl their annual report together with the financial statements of the Mid Sussex Voluntary
Action CIO for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Objectives and actlvltles
a. Policies and objèctlves
The principal Dbject of the charity is to promote any charitsble purposes for the benefit of the community in the
local gov6mment district of Mid Sussex and its environs {hereinafter called "are8 of benefiv) and in particular by..
Provlding support services to volunlary organlsatlons
Fostering partnership working lo bring together th9 representatives of the voluntary organisations and
stalulDry authorities withln the area of benefit
In carrwng out these charttable purpose5 the charity VAII seek lo challenge all forms of oppression and inequality
and to give priority to working with those whose full participation in society is limited by economic. political and
social disadvantage.
In setting objectives and planning for aclivilies, the Trustees have given due consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. induding the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charfty (PB2}'.
A¢hlevements and perfonnance
Revlaw of activities
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action (MSVA) works across the wh)le of the Mid Sussex district supporting local
voluntary and community organisations, providing a "one-slop shop" for help and information on a rangg of legal,
financial, and regulatory requirements governing charities.
MSVA'S seTViCèS includes PTactical one-to-one support for its free membership of voluntary grDUPS lo help them
sel up, to become sustainable and to thrive in order to meet the neods of their clients. The charity also offers an
in-demand volunteering service bringing together volunteers and local organisations and su9POrtino volunteer
recrijilment and development.
MSVA runs an annual progr8mme of ne￿orkIng events and affordable training, and is É leader in bringing
together voluntary groups. public bodies, and local businesses - acting as champion and voice of the voluntary
sector at strategic forums, helping to Identlfy need 8nd aédressing gaps in semces.
MSVA operates the Cherry T￿e Centre in Burgess Hill. which it has rgnovated as a community resource for its
member groups and th8 local community, with affordabl8 studios, roortis. and office Space for hire, plus 8 café
and community kitchen.
b. Invgstment pollcy and perfomanGe
It is the policy of the charity to maintain "Development and Free Reserves" for both reslrictsd and unrestricted
funds in cash. In order lo e8m as much interest as possible for the charity an appropriate level of funds will be
held in deposit accounts. Funds will b2 transferred to the working account as required. The Trustees Board will
review competitor rates ané services from b.me lo time to ensure the charity achieves the best service 2nd
remuner3tion possible.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
FinanGial rgVi8W
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that th8 charity has adequ8te
resources to Continue in operational existence for the foreseeable f￿tllre. For this reason, they continue to adopt
the going concem basis in preparing the financial ststements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
Goncem basis can be found in th8 ac¢ounting policies.
b. Reserve$ policy
The Trusleos recognise the importance of having a robust raserves policy and wcxjld wish lo maintain free
roseTVg5, which are Ihose not tied up in fixed assets or otherwise designated, al a level of be￿8&n 3 to 6 months
of the resources expended. At this level the Trustoos fgel that in the event of a sisnificanl drop in funding, they
would be able to continue Ihe Guttent activities of the charlty for a limited period and discharge all financial and
contractual liabilities. It would obviously be necessary to consider how funding would be r&pla￿d andlor activities
changed.
Given the currettt financial environment and the impact this is having on all aspects of society, the Trustees
recognise that maintaining a sufficient reserve to meet these activitios remains a challenge. In orfler to mitigale
this, the Trustses Tegularly and robustly monitors the perfom)ance of the organisation and the impact of any
financial risk to its continued #Ctivities. This may include situations where11 is necessary to reduce the reseNes
to a level below that ststed.
c. Prfnclpal funding
Wesl Sussex County Council (WSCCI and Mid Suss8x District Council {MSDCI were the princip81 funders of
core operation of th8 charity in t9mis of cash grants. The WSCC grant for 2022123 was received via th8 WSCC
VCSI Allian￿ (the Alliance) which re￿iVed the total grants for the West Sussex area. The Allian￿ was
responsible for the distllbution of funds in iespect of each area, Adur and Worthing, Craw18y, Arun & ChiGh8Ster,
Horsham, and Mid Sussex, and for central reporting lo WSCC. East Gfinstead Town Council IEGTCI provided
meeting facilities al nil cost.
Structure, govgrnance and management
. Constltutlon
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action CIO is a registered charity, number 1158780, and is govemed by a Constitution
dated 6 October 2014.
b. Methods of appointment or •1o¢tion of Trustees
The management of Ihg charity is the responsibility of Ihe Trustees who are elected and cfropted under the
terms of the Constitution. The Board of Trustees can have up to 12 members and sub<ommitt9gs ar8 conv8nerJ
as required.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
structure, governance and managemgnt lry)ntinugdl
c. Organisatlonal stru¢ture and decision-maklng pollcies
The Board of Ttustees delegates the running of the day-to-day operations of the charity to the Chief Executive
Officer and th8 staff team. To faeilitale effective operations, the CEO has delegated authority, within lemis of
delegation approved by the Trustees, for oper8tional matters including finance, employment, and perfomiance
related actlvities.
d. Policies adopted for the inductlon and tralnlng of Trustees
Ngw Trustees undergo an inductron session with MSVA to brief them on thelr obligations under charity law, th8
ontenl of the conslitub'on, the committee and otecision making processe5, the business plan, budget and recent
performance of the charity and the policies of the charity. During the induction session they meet key employees
and other Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attand appropriatg training, infomiation sessions and MSVA
events to facilitate the undertaking of their role.
e. Flnancial risk managemènt
The Trusle&s are satisfied Ihal systems and Procedu￿$ are in place to mitigate our exposure lo the major risks.
Risk aftalyses have been canied out regularfy during 2022123 and will continue at appropriate intervals. The
most signiflcant risks facing MSVA relate to ensuring the appropriate dfverslficatSon of income streams and the
risks associated with the management and operation of ihe Cherry Tree Centre including refLJrbishment work
planned for 2023124.
Plans for future perlt)ds
MSVA has commilled funding from both Mid Sussex District Council and Wesl Sussex County Counal (via the
Alliance). This funding is to enable MSVA lo prowde th9 following support lo the local voluntsry and community
sector in the Mid Sussox Districts..
a. Collect information and share knowledge of the voluntary s&ctor',
b. Communication and stslutory sector liaison and representstlon,.
c. Advice and enablement.,
d. Training.,
e. Financial 2dvice. infomiation and support.,
f. Volunteering support sernI￿.
In particular, as a partner lo the local stslulory bodies. MSVA is to support the development of 8 strong
community and voluntary sector. to aid posl-Covid-19 recovery. lo foster development of Community Hubs, and
lo work lo alleviate digital exdusion.
In addition, MSVA ￿CeiveS in-lund and monetary donations and sponsorship from the philanthropic and
corporate sectors and is seeking to develop its capacity lo rais8 funds in this way, and lo increa58 a suslainablg
income from rentable Spa￿ in the Chery Tree Cenlre. MSVA has taken a lead in setting up a Foods
Partnership to a119viale food poverty and wll take steps to put this on a sustainabl8 independent footing.
MSVA will continue to work with other volulltsry groups and with statutory partners. so making the most effective
and efficient use of the lundillg it and its partners receive lo support the local voluntary and community sector.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
Ststement of Trugtee$' r•sponslblllties
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. report and the financial ststemenls in acwrdan(£ wtth
applicable Lgw and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally AcL*Pted Accounting
Praelicel.
The law applicable to charities in Englane & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of tts incoming
resou￿$ and application of resources, includlng Its Income and axpgnditure, tor that period. In Preparing Ihese
financial statements, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
obserye the methods and principl@s of the Char¢ties SORP IFRS 102).,
make judgments and accounting estimates Ihal are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable UK Accounttng Standards IFRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial stslements-
prepare the finar3cial slalements on th8 going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Gharity'5 transactsor¢s and dlsclose wllh reasonable accvracy al any lime the ffn8noal txjsition of the charity
and enable them to ensure thal the financial statements compty with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provlslons of the trust deed. They are also responslble for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence ft)r taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularitles.
Approv8d by order of the mgmbers of the board of TTU$te88 on 30 January 2024
behalf by.
and Signed on their
James Baldwln
Chair
Steven Harper
Treasurer
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CKI
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Ind￿ndent ￿MIn*8 report to the Truste0¥ of Mld Sus8ox Voluntary Actlon CIO charfty
I rep)rt to Ihe charity Trustees on my examinatlcn of the accounts of the ch&iity for the year ended 31 Mlrth
2023.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the Trustees of the chaiity you arè responsible for the preparation of the aCCDLnts In acoJrdan¢e with the
reqLtirements of the Gharilies Act 2011 (the 2011 ACV).
I report in respect of my examination of the charftys atGounts carrfed out und8r8ectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and
in ca￿]ng out rny examination I have follcwed thg applicable Dire¢tion$ given by the Charity CommiBsion und8r
secllon 145(51(bl of the 2011
Ind•￿ndOnt examln•V$ Statoment
Your atterttion is dravm to the factthat the charity has wepared the accounts in accordance Accounltng and
Rewrting by Chariiles: Ststement of RecommerKEed Pradice applicable lo ch8rities prepaiing their accounts in
accordance ￿1th the Finanaal Reporring stsndard appllcabla in the UK and Republ1¢ of Ireknd (FRS 102) In
preference to the Accountlng and ReportÉng by Charities: Statgment of Recommended Practice issued on 1 Aprll
2005 vthich 1$ referred to in the extonl Tggulations but ha$ been withdravffl.
l understand that th￿ has b8tn done In order for the a¢¢ounts to provide a true and fair vièw in a￿OrdanCe V￿1h
the Generally Accepted AccoLtnting Practice effective for reportlng perlods beglnning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my exarrtsnation. I ￿nfiM7 that no matters have come to my attention In eonnedlon th9
examination gmng me cause te belleve that In any mated31 respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the as re￿Ied by Jectlon 130 olthe 2011 Art. or
the a¢¢ounts do rhot accord Imth those records," or
the account$ do not eomply ¥￿th the applicable raquirements concemtng the form and content of
ac¢ounl$ set out in the Chariknes IAccwnl$ and Reports) Regulallons 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a Irue and faiv view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examina￿on.
I have no con¢em5 and have come acm$s no other matters In connection wth the examination to thich
attention should be drawn in thls report in order io enablo a proper understandiftg of the #ccounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to thè charitys TTUStees, as a body. in accordance with Part 4 of the Cha￿tieS
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My WO￿ has been undertak&n so that I might state to th& d)aritys
Trustees those matters l am requlred to state to them In an Independent examlnels report and for no other
purpose. To the fvllest extent pemitted by law, I do not accept or assume responwbility to anyone theT than the
tharity and the charitys Trustegs as a body, for my %ff)rk orfor th* report
Stgn8d.'
Tina Pea￿¢
Dated".
02*
GMBC LLP
Chartered Tax Advi$er5 and Accuuntants
MatFne House
151 Westem Road
HaY￿rdS He•lh
RH16 3LH
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Re3tri¢t•d
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tot81
fvnds
2022
Note
Income from:
Donalioris and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
84,098
24,793
870
34,621
250
118,717
25,043
870
271,419
t8,846
725
Total Income
109,759
34.871
144.630
290,990
Expenditurè on".
. Charitable activities
80,252
184,871
265,123
222,587
Total exponditurg
80.252
184,871
265.123
222,587
Net incomellexpgndlture)
Transfers between funds
29,507
4,577
1150.0001
14,5771
(120,4931
68,403
14
Net movement in funds
34,084
1154,577)
1120.4931
68,403
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
71,489
34.084
167,388
{145771
238.877
1120,493)
170.474
68,403
Total funds carrlod forward
105.573
12,811
118,384
238,877
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 9 to 26 form part of these financial statements.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
F5xed assets
Tangible assets
11
95,053
8,579
95,053
8,579
Currnnt assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
2,242
42,683
79, 121
157,479
44,925
236.540
Creditor5: amounts falling due wlhin on6
13
121,594)
(6,242)
Ngt currant assgts
23,331
230,298
Totsl assets loss current liabilities
118.384
238,877
Total net assèts
118,384
238,877
Charlty funds
Restricted fvnds
Unrestricted ￿ndts
14
14
12.811
105.573
167.388
71,489
Total funils
118,384
238,877
The financial statements were approved and authorÉs8d for issue by Ihe TTUSt6es on 30 January 2024 and
signed on their behalf by..
Jam0$ Baldwln
Chair
Stevèn Harper
Treasurer
The notes on p2ge$ 9 10 26 form part of these financial statements.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
General informatlon
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action CIO is a registered charity number 1158780. The principal office is The
Cherry Tree Cenlre, Fairfield Road, Burgess Hill, Wesl Sussex, RH15 8Q8.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of pr&paration of financlal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021-
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statgment of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with tha Financial Reporting Standard applicab19 in th8 UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffecliye 1 January 20191. the Financial Reporbng Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and th8 Charities Act 2011.
Tho financial statemerrts have b9en prepared to give a %rue and fairt view and have departed from
the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required lo provide a 'lnJe
and fairf view. Thls departLsre has involved following the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 published In
October 2019 rather than the A￿oUntIng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice &ffective from 1 Aprll 2005 whlch has slnco bgen withdr8wn.
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are inilialy recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
staled in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
l income is recognised once the charity has entttlement to the income. il is probable that the income
will be receivgd and the amount of income receivable can be mgasured reliably.
Grants are IndUd￿ in the Ststement of financial activities on a reGeivabl@ basis. The balance of
income re￿iVed for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the ￿leYarnt
fvnds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
r8cognilion is defefftd and included in creditors as defeffed income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is rec8iv8d, the income is accrued.
Income lax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised 81 Ihe time th8 inveslment
income is receivable.
2.3 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once th8ro is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third paty, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits wlll be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals
basis and has ￿en included under expense categories that aggregate all Costs for allocation to
activities.
Expenditure on charitable activities is IncU￿ed on directly undertaking the activities which further the
¢haril¥s objectives, as well as any associated support wsls.
l expendTiure is inclusiv8 of irrecovorable VAT.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting polici9$ IGontinued}
2.4 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds hekl on deposit is included th8n recelvable and the amount can b8 measured
reliabty by the charity- this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Institution
with whom the funds a￿ deposited.
2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more and having a useful life of greater than 12 months ar8
capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the
asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially ￿CogniSed at cost. After re￿gnItiOn, under the cost model. tangible
fixed as8ets are measured at Gost 18ss accumL¢lal8d depreuation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring 2 tangible fix8d asset into its inlended working condition are
includod in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as lo allocate the cost of tangibl8 fixed assets lèss their residual value
over their eskn'mated useful lives using the slraight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
Leasehold propety
Improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Over the length of the lease contract {7 years)
33.339/0
33.33Yo
2.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors a￿ rea)gnised at the selllemenl amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued atthe arnount prepaid net of any trade discounts dua.
2.7 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash 8t bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.8 Llabllltles and provisions
Liabilities are re¢ognised when thefft is an obligation al the Balance sheèt dale as a re5uII of a past
8v8nt, il is probable that a transfer of economic b8n8fil will be required in satt19mgnt, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilit￿S are recognis8d at the amount that the charty anticipates it will pay lo settje the debt or the
amount it ha5 reoeived as advanced payments for the goods or services11 musl provlde.
Provisions are measured at the best estlmate of the arnounts requlred to $etUe the obligallon. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount ote Ihal reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cosL
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANGIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Income from donatlons and legacles
Unr•strl¢tgd Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Grants
Mid Sussex District Coun¢il
WSCC via Alliance
Postcode Soclety Trugt
Sussex Crisis Fund
Community Works Brighton & Hovg
Sussex Community Foundation
Clarion Housing Group
Balfour Beaty
National Association for Voluntsry and
Communlty Actlon
Burgess Hill Town Council
45,658
35,955
45,658
35,955
80,948
157,715
19,973
9.660
6,500
1,000
11,029
5,545
11.029
5,(WO
5.000
1,945
5.000
Subtotal detalled dlsclosure
81,613
23,519
105.132
265, 796
Donations
Grants
2.483
11.102
13.585
1, 754
3,869
Subtotal
2.483
11.102
13.585
5,623
Total 2023
84,096
34,621
118.717
271.419
Total 2022
77,480
193.939
271,419
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Income from other tradlng a¢tlvttles
Incoma from fundraislng activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2022
Community room hire
Advertising
Training
Summer fair
23,758
585
340
110
23.758
585
340
360
16,737
655
7.460
250
Total 2023
24,793
250
25,043
18,846
Tolg12022
18,846
18.846
Investment inGomo
Unraslricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Income from cash investments
870
870
725
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Anatysls of expendlture on eharitable activitigs
Summary by fund type
Unrestrlctsd Restrict•d
funds
funds
2023
2023
Totsl
2023
Total
2022
Supporting local voluntary and community
or9anlsallons
80,252
184,871
265.123
222.587
Total 2022
132,486
90,101
222,587
Analysi5 of expenditure by activitigs
Activities
undertaken
directty
2023
Support
costs
2023
Totsl
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Supporting local voluntsry and community
organisations
14,067
251.056
265,123
222,587
Tol812922
72,113
210.474
222.587
Analysis ol direct cost8
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Activities
2023
Training costs
Other direct costs
Cafe bookings
Temporary staff
511
4,113
511
4113
5,654
4,220
1,341
898
9,443
9.443
Total 2023
14,067
14,067
12.113
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Analysls of expendlture by actlvltles Icontlnued)
Analysls of support cost5
Total
funds
2023
Tot81
funds
2022
Actlvitigs
2023
Staff costs
Depreciation
Venue hire
Office costs
Communications
Printing and stationery
Postage
Advertising and publiuty
Subscriptions and publications
Accountsncy
Rent Burgess Hlll
Heat, light and power
Travel and subsistence
Insurance
164,306
9.960
4.888
63
4.097
731
164.306
9.960
4.888
63
4,097
731
132,553
5.659
395
2,105
4,416
619
329
2.093
1,297
2,556
2,993
13, 147
1,274
580
3.613
30
3,533
3,364
10.466
96
3,534
92
2,521
630
630
2.521
630
14,684
696
1,353
4.193
164
14,684
696
1.353
4193
164
4,807
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance equipment
Office cleaning
Removal ancl storage
IT software and consurnables
Bank charges
Legal and professional
Trustees expenses
Staff training
onsultancy fees
staff recruitment
General expenses
4.807
8,714
72
8.714
72
4,873
4.873
1,952
11,300
1,952
11.31yJ
904
9,518
1,114
8.605
9,518
6,011
Total 2023
251,056
251,056
210.474
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AWiCH 2023
Independent examiner's remuneratlon
2023
2022
Fees payable lo the chaThtys independent examiner forthe independent
examination of the charitys annual accounts
Fees payable to the ¢hariVs independent examiner in respect of:
Accountanry software training and technical guldance
1,410
1,170
1,386
Stsff costs
2023
2022
Wages anrl salaries
Social security costs
Contribution lo defined contribulion pension schemes
148,257
5,134
10,915
124,636
3,202
4,775
164306
132,553
The averag8 number of persons employed by the charity during Ihg year was as follows..
2023
No.
2022
No.
Adminislralion
No employee received ￿MuneratiOn amounting to more than £60.000 In either year.
The key management personnel are considered lo be the Twstees. The Trustees ar8 not remunerated.
10. Tru5tees' romungratlon and gxpfynses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022- £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2023. expense5 lotalling £NIL were reimbursed or paid diredy to
Tnjstee (2022- £921. The expenses reimbursed related to travel costs.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
11. Tanglble fixed assets
Leasghold
property
Improvemon Flxtures and
Ilttlngs
Offlce
èquipment
Total
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 April 2022
AddTtions
8,312
8,665
1.215
16,977
96,435
95,220
At 31 March 2023
95,220
8,312
9.880
113,412
Dgpreclatlon
Al 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
2.837
2,771
5,561
2,873
8,398
9.960
4.316
Al 31 March 2023
4,316
8.434
18.358
Net book value
Al 31 March 2023
90,904
2.704
1,446
95.054
At 31 Maroh 2022
5,475
3.704
8.579
12. Debtors
2023
2022
Due within one year
Trade debtors
1,025
1,217
78.094
7,027
Prepayments and accnjed income
2,242
79,121
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
13. Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2023
2022
Trade credilorg
Other taxat*)n and social security
Pension lund payable
Other cred¢tors
Accruals
4,105
1,870
7.117
5.298
3.204
2.538
1,472
282
1,950
21.594
6,242
Other creditors relatgs to funds held by MSVA on behalf of th8 Hugs organisolion which arranges
assistsnce lo u￿nianS in Burgess Hill and the surroundirtg area. MSVA acts as an agent in this respect
and does not receive a commission.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Statement of funds
Stat¢ment of funds - curront year
Balanca at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Transfers
inlout
Income Expendituro
Unrestrlcted funds
Deslgnated funds
Emergencies
Cherry Tree Centfe
Community cafe wami hub
40,000
2.626
140.000)
12,626)
1.358
1.358
42.626
1,358
(2,6261
140,0001
1.358
General funds
General fund
28,863
108A01
In,6261
44,577
104,215
Total Unrestricted funds
71.489
109.759
{80.252)
4,577
105,573
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Transfers
inlout
Income Expendlture
Reslrlcted funds
Other restricted funds
Community based food and
emotional wellbeing support
Communlly cafe wam) hub
Oelivering volunteedng 8UPPOrt
in Mid Suss8X
Digital commL5nicalion program
East Grinslead cafe siaff
Food Partnership Project
MSDC
75,000
175,0001
(4.4901
4N90
436
4,577
2,891
(436)
(4,577)
3,000
15,891)
13.004
(11.180)
1.824
9,999
Food Partnership Project SCF
Food Partnership Project
wscc
HSBC Autumn fair
9,999
34822
134,6441
1280)
11.835)
{2,8651
178
280
IT upgrade
Jubilee Arts Councll fvnd
1.835
2.865
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Statem9nt of fvnds {corrtlnued)
Statsm•nt tsf funds- current year {conttnuedl
Balanca at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
Aprll 2022
Transfer8
inlout
Income Exponditure
LCN work in Mid Sussex
NAVCA cost of living fund
Postcode Society Trust
Sussex Crisis Fund cafe project
Ukrainian refugees Hassocks
area
6,500
{6,500)
{5,000)
(17.8911
{6,3761
5,000
17,891
6,656
150
430
1542)
{1.788)
1153)
{10,000)
Volunteer co-ordinator
Voluntèer co-ordinator laptop
William Reed Ukrainian support
3.623
153
11,835)
10.380
380
167.388
34,871
1184,8711
{4.577}
12,811
Total of funds
238,877
144,630
1265,1231
118,384
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Statoment of funds {contlnuedl
SL*ament of funds- prfor year
Balan￿ al
31 March
2022
BalanGe al
l Apnl 2021
Transfers
in/out
InGome Expendilure
Unrestrlctsd funds
D8$ignated funds
Emergencies
Cherry Tree Centre
Communlty cafe warm hu
29,500
tO.500
20.OCPO
40,000
2,626
{17,374)
29,500
(17,374)
30,500
42.626
General funds
Generyal fund
77,417
97,051
{115. 112)
(30,493)
28.863
Totsl Unrestricted funds
106,917
97,051
(f 32,486)
71,489
Balan￿ al
31 March
2022
8alanGo al
1 April 2021
Transfers
inloul
Income Expenditure
Rèstrlcted funds
Other restricted funds
Community b8sed food and
emotional wellbeing support
Community cafe warm hub
Dellvering volunteering support
in Mid Sussex
Digital communication program
East Grinstead cafe staff
Food Partnership Project
MSDC
Food Partnership Project SCF
Food Partnership Project
wscc
HSBC Avtumn falr
IT upgrade
14,350
13,477
(27, 794)
(33)
75,000
75,000
6.760
(6,317)
(4,423)
(9,4T8J
(TJ
436
4,577
2,891
4,000
5,0(
7,369
30.000
(16.996)
13.004
15,000
20.000
(178)
34.822
4,075
(2,240)
1.835
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1￿ Statemant of funds Icontlnuedl
Statement of funds - prlor year Icontlnued)
Balance at
31 March
2022
BalanG8 at
1 Apnl 2021
Transfers
in/out
Income Expenditurg
Jubilee Arts Council fund
LCN work in Mid Sussex
NAVCA cost of living fund
Postcode Society Trust
Suss8x Crisis Fund cafe project
Ukrainian refugees Hassocks
area
6,500
6,500
19,973
9.860
{2,082}
(3,237)
IT,891
6.656
33
Volunteer co-ordinator.
Volunteer co-ordinator laptop
William Reed Ukrainian support
20,810
322
(17, 187)
3.623
153
63,557
193.939
(90, 101)
(7J
167.388
Total of funds
170.474
290.990
(222,587)
238,877
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
AIM AND USE OF DESIGNATED AND RESTRICTED FUNDS
Designated funds-.
The Emergencies designated fund relates lo monies set aside by the Trustees to ¢over costs associated
with any sudden closure of the charily eg redunéancies.
The Cherry Tree Centre designated fund has been sel up for expendtture on the refurbishment of the
Cherry Tree Centre.
Community café warm hub fund was set up lo support Cherry Tree Centre café continuing to be open at
least once a week to provide a warm, safe space for residanls and the local community to use.
Restricted funds:
Community based food and emotional wellbeing svpport fund is a provision MSVA made to svpport
community development during Covid-19. 11 has been funded with a grant from WSCC.
Community cafe wami.hub was set up with support from Clarion Futures {£2,5451 and Burgess Hill Town
Centre1£1.9451. The grants received supported provision of safe space Serving hot food for rosidents and
the local community.
The delivering volunteering support in Mid Sussex funé was sel up with fijnding received via the A]liance.
Digital communication program has been funded by B81four Beatty. The fund is for setting up a web page
on the IASVA website lo highlight digital resources in Mid Sussex.
East Grinstgad cafe stsff was sel up with funds from Clarion. 11 relatos to 6 month5 salary payment for a
member of staff lo run a cafe in East Grinslead.
Food Partnership Project MSDC relates to the part of the project lo bring together food provide￿ in Mid
Sussex funded by Mid Suss9x District Council.
Sussex Communty Foundation grant funding has been rlngfenced for the Food Partnershlp Prolect
ISCFI.
Food Partnership Projecj was sel up with a grant from WSCC and is to fvnd the cost of bringing together
food providers in Mid Sussex.
HSBC autumn falr relatas to financial donation {sponsorship) from HBSC towards MSVA autumn 2022
fair.
IT upgrade fund is for the Purchase of IT hardware costs. Th8 inrA)me was re￿iVed from the National
Lott9ry Awards for All. The hardware purchase costs have been capitallsed 8nO are accounted for within
fixed assets. The costs deducted against the fund durtng the year relate lo depreciation.
Jubilee Art5 Council fund= Funded by Sussex Comrnvnity Foundation. Jubilee Ars Council fund was set up
towards Jubilee Arts Day Event at Chery Tree Cent
LCN work in Mid Sussex relates tr) funding from Community Works Brighton and Hove towards working
with Local Communily Nets¥0￿S to tackle inequalty in Mid Sussex.
NAVCA cost of living fund relates to grant contributed lowards the cost of the Community Development
Co-ordinators running our commL¢nity for¢Jms between November 2022 and Marth 2023.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The P05tcode Society Trust funding is to develop Volunleerlng and Intercullural Understanding in Mid
Sussex in a posl-covid environmgnl.
Sussex Crisis Fund cafe project rgEales to funding provided by Sussex Community Founéalion towards
making the kf(¢hen and café space al the Cherry Tree Centre available to njn sessions on c(x)king on a
low income and healthy eating.
Ukrainian reftjgees Hassocks area funded by St John Church dot)ation was set up towards Hassocks
Ar6a refugee support and contributed towards funding a Washbrooks Farm visit for the Ukrainians
families.
Volunteer co-ordinator fund relates to income receiv8d from Sussex Community Foundation for the salary
and expensas of an additional volunteer co-ordinator role for a period of 12 months.
Volunteer co-ordinator laptop fund relates to Income received from Haywards Heath Rotsry for the
purchase ol a laptop. The cost has been capitalised and Is accounted fpr within fixed assets. The cost
deduclgd against the fund during the year relates to depreciation.
William Reed Ukrainian support granl was sel up lo provide some direct refugee assistance to Ukrainians
families and their hosts.
Other restricted ftjnds:
These funds were set up and used in the prior year. They have been combined and Telate to the following..
BeNt5wood digitsl inclusion program has been funded by Clarfon Futures, the Clarion Housing Group
charitable foundalDn.11 is lo lund recruiltnenl of digital champions lo support local residents to gel online.
Community Partnership Project fund relates to funds held on behalf of West Sussex Co¥Jnty Council for
community based gvents.
Lonelin&ss reslricted fund tslates lo Sussex Community Foundation funding from the West Sussex High
Shertff Fund in relation lo work lo address loneliness in Mid Sussex.
Mid Sussex Liaison Group fund is to Provide 2 networking events per annLtm for voluntary and community
groups providing serylces in Mld Sussex.
MSVA CEO fund relates to income received from the Clarion Partnership Project and relal8S to the cost of
additonal hours worked by the MSVA CEO during 2021-22.
Restart Chefry Tree Centre relates lo grant fijnding from Mid Sussex DistrÉct Council towards bringing the
Cherry Tree Cenlre into use.
Sussex Communily Foundation and WSCC IrainSng fund 1$ to enable MSVA to facilitate and prowée
subsidised training to its membars.
Youth Voluntaellng Project is for funding the cost of a booklet to encourag9 youth volunteedng.
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MID SUSSEX VOLUNTARY ACTION CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1& Summary offunds
Summary of funds - current ￿ar
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balanca at 1
Aprfl 2022
Transfers
inlout
Income expendituro
Designal&d funds
General funds
Restricted funds
42,626
28.863
167,388
1.358
108,401
34,871
12,626}
{77,6261
1184,8711
{40.000)
44,577
14,577}
1.358
104,215
12.811
238,877
144,630
{265,1231
118,384
Summary of funds - prfor year
Balance al
31 Mafrrh
2022
Balance 8t
l Apnl 2021
Transfe
in/out
Income Expendtture
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
29.500
77,417
63.557
(17,374?
{115. It2)
(90,101)
30,500
f30,493J
(7)
42,626
28,863
767,388
97,051
193,939
170.474
290,990
(222.587)
238,877
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net a55ets between funds - current ygar
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
88.044
34.926
(21,5941
4,197
7.009
9.999
9&053
44.925
121.594)
Creditors due wtthin one year
Dtfferen
14.1971
Total
105.573
12.811
118.384
Analysls of not assets betweon funds - prlor year
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
ftinds
2022
Tangible fixed as¥ets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1.724
76,007
(6,242J
6,855
160.533
8,579
236,540
(6,242)
Total
71.489
167,388
238,877
17. Pension commitments
The charity contributes to defined contribution penslon schemes for eligible employees. The pension cost
charge represents contributions payable by the charity lo those funds and amounted lo £10,915 {2022
£4,715). The amount payable to the fund at the balance sheet date is £7,11712022- £2821-
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