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2022-09-30-accounts

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

Trustees Sri Sudevi (Chair)
Louise Jane Carmichael
Sarah Haberghan
Catherine Marie Edgar
Paula Merrony
Registered Charity Number 1158800
Registered office
60 Sparrows Herne
Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 1FY
Independent Examiner Romero Tayong
105 Fullbrook Avenue
Spencers Wood
Reading
RG7 1FE

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

Contents
Page
Trustees Report 3
CEO Report 4
Independent Examiners Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11

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Trustees Report for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

Trustees’ report for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

The trustees of My Yard, who are trustees for the charity for Charities Act purposes and directors of the company for Companies Act purposes, present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued in January 2016.

Structure and Governance

Angel Hands Foundation was registered and incorporated as a charity in October 2014. In March 2023 Angel hands foundation officially changed their name to My Yard.

The charity is governed by a board of trustees, with day to day operations being undertaken by the Project Director.

The board of trustees meets regularly, to oversee the management of the charity and provide guidance.

.

Objectives and activities

My Yard provides support to residents of London and Hertfordshire who are isolated and not receiving adequate support for a variety of reasons.

Surplus food distribution is the main tool used as most beneficiaries are in food poverty as well as isolated. In this way we break down barriers and start to engage with those most in need personally and socially. This includes people of all ages and social groups.

My Yard partners with voluntary and statutory bodies with the intention of reducing food poverty and thus increasing mental and physical wellbeing.

Financial review

Income for the year from donations and investments was £145,843 (2021: £129,670). Expenditure was £143,150 (2019: £122,071). This was spent on charitable activities, cost of raising funds, and administration costs of the Charity. Further details can be found in the statement of financial activities on page 6.

Reserves

The policy on reserves is to hold an amount to reflect variances around cash flow, income security and meet on-going liabilities given that funding may come at any time of the year. The Trustees have resolved that the Charity should work towards holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to two months running costs for its long-term sustainability and to ensure they can continue to serve their clients and other beneficiaries.

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CEO’s Report for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

CEO’s Report

With a warehouse and more and more demand for food. this year saw a huge increase in food distribution. My Yard provided 5 free surplus food markets a week to communities in Harrow, Barnet and Bushey. It also developed markets in various sheltered housing schemes in Harrow building up 8 schemes a week. We regularly reached over 340 households a week with 3 tonnes of surplus per week rescued. However, we realised there are challenges around needing more experienced warehouse staff and having systems to match our expansion. We are focussing on these challenges during 2023.

A monthly tea party became a popular occasion for the elders to gather as respite from the isolation of the pandemic with entertainment and a food and gift giveaway being a highlight. The regular attendance hit around 50 – 60 and My Yard provided transportation and entertainment. We also provided trips to London Zoo, Kew gardens and the West End.

The Bushey Allotment project has been developed and a second plot was secured and groundwork began. A new potting shed and poly tunnel have been placed and plans to landscape the area are underway so more group activities and year-round work can continue. Afternoon tea parties and craft activities have been very popular alongside volunteer team building in this space.

We worked with a number of young people under the banner of our Changemakers Project. Most were referred to us via our food markets, offering further evidence that providing food is a positive method of engagement. Highlights have been our published book which was featured in mainstream press and a youth led theatre show at the Playground theatre in Latimer Road. We also met the children’s commissioner who commended our work. Another project involved regular crime prevention meetings between young people and the Met Police facilitated by My Yard.

Our staff team also grew and we were happy to have two Kickstart apprentices working with us, one of whom was employed in our food programme after their apprenticeship. We also grew our volunteer team and in October 2023 we received confirmation of grants for a befriending service that included a new volunteer co-ordinator post and a National Lottery Grant for a Chief Operating Officer to oversee the project operations and human resources.

My Yard continues to grow in 2022-2023 and with our new staff team we are reviewing systems and ensuring that we have sustainable, ongoing funding to enable us to deliver projects to vulnerable people in the future.

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CEO’s Report for the year ended 30[th] September 2022

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) – Accounting and Reporting by Charities

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 27[th] July 2023 and signed on its behalf by

Sri Sudevi Paula Merrony Trustee Trustee Date 27/7/23 Date 27/7/23

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022

I report on the accounts of My Yard for the year ended 30 September 2022

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees 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 Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) or under Regulation 10(1)(a) to (c) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (the 2006 Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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 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 consequently no opinion is given 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 examiner's 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:

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Romero Tayong FCCA

Membership No: 0922393

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022

Notes
Incoming resources
3
Donations and fundraising
Charitable Activities
Total incoming resources
Net resources available for
Charitable Activities
Charitable Expenditure
4
Raising funds
Charitable Expenditure
Admin & other Expenditure
Governance costs
Depreciation
Resources expended
Net incoming/(outgoing
resources)
Adjust bank error
Movement of unrestricted to
restricted
Net movement in funds
Total funds at 1 October 2021
Total funds at 30 Sept 2022
2022
General
Fund
£
5,569
20,339
25,908
25,908
866
30,707
7,902
200
3,137
42,813
(16,904)
105
4,233
(12,566)
1,224
(11,342)
2022
Restricted
Funds
£
119,935
119,935
119,935
98,181
71
2,085
100,337
19,598
-
(4,233)
15,365
21,721
37,086
2022
Total
2022
£
5,569
140,274
145,843
145,843
866
128,888
7,974
200
5,222
143,150
2,694
-
-
2,694
22,945
25,640
2021
Total
2021
£
11,230
118,739
129,970
129,970
456
106,905
9,373
277
5,060
122,071
7,899
-
-
7,899
-
-

All amounts relate to continuing activities and there has been no change in the nature of the Charity’s activities in the year. All recognised gains and losses are included in the statement of financial activities. The notes on page 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022

Balance sheet as at 30th September 2022

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
6
Depreciation Charge
Current Assets
Debtors - prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
Amounts falling due within one year
Creditors:
5,7
Accruals/income in advance
Restricted capital grant
Trade Creditors
Net Current liabilities
Amounts falling due greater than one year
Creditors:
Restricted capital grant
Vehicle Lease
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
Accumulated Funds
General Fund
Restricted Funds
9
2022
£
47,244
(13,301)
33,943
1,555
6,527
8,082
2,275
2,070
5,314
9,659
(1,577)
6,622
-
25,745
(11,342)
37,086
25,745
2021
£
47,159
(8,080)
39,080
12,661
12,661
375
2,115
496
2,986
9,675
8,710
17,100
22,945
1,224
21,721
22,945

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022

Trustees’ statements required by Sections 475 (2) and (3)

For the year ended 30[th] September 2022

In approving these financial statements as trustees of the company we hereby confirm:

For the year ended 30[th] September 2022 the Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies’ subject to the small companies’ regime.

The members have not required the Charity to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by and authorised for issue on 27[th] July 2023

Sri Sudevi Trustee

Paula Merrony Trustee

Registered Number 1158800

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022
Statement of Cash Flows
2022
£
Surplus (deficit) from operating activities
2,694
Depreciation
5,222
Interest Receivable
-
Decrease (Increase) in receivables
(1,555)
Increase (Decrease) in payables
4,585
Net Cash Generated from operating activities
10,945
Investing Activities
Interest Received
-
Vehicle lease
(17,100)
Purchase of Fixed Assets
(85)
Net Cash inflow and increase in cash
(6,240)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
12,768
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
6,528
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022
Statement of Cash Flows
2022
£
Surplus (deficit) from operating activities
2,694
Depreciation
5,222
Interest Receivable
-
Decrease (Increase) in receivables
(1,555)
Increase (Decrease) in payables
4,585
Net Cash Generated from operating activities
10,945
Investing Activities
Interest Received
-
Vehicle lease
(17,100)
Purchase of Fixed Assets
(85)
Net Cash inflow and increase in cash
(6,240)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
12,768
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
6,528
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2022
Statement of Cash Flows
2022
£
Surplus (deficit) from operating activities
2,694
Depreciation
5,222
Interest Receivable
-
Decrease (Increase) in receivables
(1,555)
Increase (Decrease) in payables
4,585
Net Cash Generated from operating activities
10,945
Investing Activities
Interest Received
-
Vehicle lease
(17,100)
Purchase of Fixed Assets
(85)
Net Cash inflow and increase in cash
(6,240)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
12,768
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
6,528
2,021
£
7,899
5,060
-
-
(1,989)
10,970
-
17,100
(30,725)
(2,655)
15,318
6,528 12,663

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

1. Accounting policies

a) Basis of accounting

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015)

The functional currency of My Yard is considered to be pounds sterling because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Charity operates.

My Yard constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.

b) Going concern

These accounts are prepared on the going concern basis. The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

c) Income

Donations including donations, gifts and legacies are recognised where there is entitlement, the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability, and receipt is probable.

All income is accounted for on an accruals basis.

d) Expenditure

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.

e) Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The Trustees currently have no designated funds.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes.

f) Costs of raising funds

The costs of raising funds consist of fundraising costs relating to payments to fundraising sites such as Just Giving and costs of putting on fundraising events.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

g) Fixed Assets

Tangible assets are depreciated as follows:

Motor Vehicles: Straight line over 10 years

Fixtures and Fitting: Straight line over 20 years

Audio -visual Equipment: Straight line over 4 years

Office Equipment: Straight Line over 4 years

h) Statement of cash flows

Following the implementation of FRS102, a statement of cash flows has been incorporated within the financial statements of My Yard for the year ended 30 September 2022 on page 9.

i) Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets are derecognised when and only when (a) the contractual right to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, (b) the Charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or (c) the Charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.

Debt instruments that are classified as payable or receivable within one year on initial recognition and which meet the above conditions and are measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received, net of impairment. Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

j) Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

There are no critical accounting judgments or key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

2. Staff costs

The Trustees did not receive any emoluments or reimbursed expenses from the Charity.

No employees in the current and prior periods had emoluments in excess of £60,000.

Wages and Salaries
The average number of employees employed by the
charity during the year (FTE) was:
General
Restricted
Note 3:
fund
Funds
£
£
Incoming resources
Grants and donations
Grants
7,660
119,403
Donations
5,196
532
Kickstarter Apprentice
10,938
-
Crowdfunder
-
-
Other Income
-
-
Harrow Lottery/events/fundraising
373
-
Book sales
629
-
Contribution to Meals provided
1,112
-
Total incoming resources
25,908
119,935
Wages and Salaries
The average number of employees employed by the
charity during the year (FTE) was:
General
Restricted
Note 3:
fund
Funds
£
£
Incoming resources
Grants and donations
Grants
7,660
119,403
Donations
5,196
532
Kickstarter Apprentice
10,938
-
Crowdfunder
-
-
Other Income
-
-
Harrow Lottery/events/fundraising
373
-
Book sales
629
-
Contribution to Meals provided
1,112
-
Total incoming resources
25,908
119,935
2022
£
58,865
2022
No.
2.30
2022

Total
£
127,063

5,728

10,938

-

-

373

629

1,112

145,843
2021
£
26,601
2021
No
0.85
2021
Total
£
118,740
10,863
-
-
-
366
-
-
60,295
119,935

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

Note 4 Resources Total
expended Unrestricted fund restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
Accountancy 175 - 175 200
Computer Expenses 1,331 - 1,331 307
Depreciation 3,137 2,085 5,222 5,060
food & Drink 539 1,842 2,381 5,539
Gardening 1,556 1,329 2,885 2,805
Insurance 311 - 311 4,217
Marketing/Fund raising 866 182 1,048 1,697
Materials & Activity costs 666 27,055 27,721 25,096
Mentoring - 180 180 1,650
Miscallaneous - 235 235 -
Office/Admin Expenses 1,350 71 1,422 892
Phone expenses 4,765 - 4,765 3,634
Professional Services 1,546 2,410 3,956 3,014
Rent/Lease 8,200 4,900 13,100 2,540
Repairs/small items equip 257 316 573 2,504
Recruitment 144 - 144 323
Salaries and wages 14,223 44,642 58,865 26,601

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

Sessional Fees
Subscriptions & Memberships
Training
Travel and Subsistence
Vehicle Running costs
Volunteer costs
Total resources expended
Net movement in funds
Unrestricted
£
1,167
182
165
2,468
- 347
110
42,813
16,904
Total
restricted
£
8,752
353
-
2,603
3,382
-
100,337
19,598
Total
£
9,919
535
165
5,071
3,035
110
143,150
2,694
Total
£
29,811
0
574
1,474
3,049
1,084
122,071
9,356
Note 5
Accountants Fees
Independent Examiners Fees
2022
2021
175
200
175
200

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

Note 6: Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets Cost @ 1/10/21
Additions
Cost @ 30/9/22
Depreciation c/f 1/10/21
Depreciation 2021-22
Depreciation b/f 30/9/22
NBV @ 30/9/2022
7
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Trade Creditors
Accountancy year end
Restricted Capital Grant
HMRC/pension
Accruals /income in advance
Fixtures
7,093
7,093
(2,362)
(431)
(2,793)
4,300
Vehicles
34,897
4,897
(3,761)
(3,490)
(7,251)
27,646
Audio
1,120
85
1,205
(678)
(283)
(961)
244
2022
£
3,556
175
2,070
1,760
2,100
9,661
Office
Equip
4,050
4,050
(1,279)
(1,018)
(2,297)
1,753
Total
47,160
85
47,245
(8,080)
(5,222)
(13,302)
33,943
2021
£
-
375
-
310
-
685

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022

Note 8: Other debtors

There are no trade debtors.

Note 9: Analysis of movement on Restricted Funds

Charitable activities
Food Share - Harrow
Giving
Jack Petchley
Holiday Clubs
Sporting projects
WRAP
Bushey allotment &
Projects
COVID response
/Lottery fund
John Lyons Fund
Groundworks
Met Police
Youth Work Harrow
Changemakers
Youth 20
HSILB
Young Carers
Barnet/Stonegrove
Pinner Grove
HYC Fund
2022
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
Income
Expend
iture
Trans
fers
At
30/9/22
Income
Expend
iture
£
£
£
£
£
£
5,000
4,054
946
(0)
-
-
743
743
-
-
-
-
19,848
19,849
-
(0)
31,219
31,547
7,996
4,416
-
3,580
1,342
1,342
-
-
1,327
3,913
-
-
-
-
-
278
-
-
-
-
-
10,098
22,000
19,438
-
9,970
22,000
14,592
-
-
-
-
451
1,567
-
-
3,287
-
7,658
4,371
4,759
8,655
-
6,828
17,000
6,275
8,000
634
-
7,366
-
-
15,000
6,650
-
8,350
-
-
9,332
9,332
-
-
-
-
2,000
2,000
-
(0)
-
-
20,715
20,714
-
1
-
-
3,200
2,209
-
991
-
-
-
300
-
-
300
-
2021
Trans
fers
£
3,573
2,306
(328)
1,000
(286)
1,822
(98)
(1,346)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,073
2021
At
30/9/21
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,408
-
3,287
10,725
-
-
-
-
-
-
300
21,720
119,935
100,337
4,233
37,085
37,968
20,540

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