WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1160390
(England & Wales)
PREPARED BY CHAMPLEYS CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS CHAMPLEYS MEWS, MARKET PLACE, PICKERING YO18 7AE
WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP CHARITY INFORMATION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
Adrian Michael Morris Amy Kate Crabtree Katie Elizabeth Harrison-Walker Owen Jonathan Ogram Tony John Walker Victoria Smith
Accountants
Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
Bankers
TSB
Principal Operating Address
St. Hilda's Hub Waterstead Lane Whitby YO21 1PF
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the organisation for the year ended 31st December 2024.
The Charity Structure, Governance and Management
The legal name of the charity is Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help. The charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1160390.
The organisation became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ( CIO ) on 9th February 2015 and uses this and other policies and procedures as their governing documents.
Trustees
The following persons served as Trustees during the year ended 31st December 2024:
Trustee Office Trustee Appointments/Resignations Adrian Michael Morris Amy Kate Crabtree Colin Waller Stonehouse - Appointed 9th April 2024 Elizabeth Ann Hannington - Appointed 27th September 2024 Katie Elizabeth Harrison-Walker Nikki Summers - Resigned 28th February 2024 Owen Jonathan Ogram Tony John Walker Chairperson Victoria Smith - Resigned 29th April 2024
Selection of Trustees, Trustee Expenses and Related Party Transactions
The governing document dated 9th February 2015 governs the appointment and election of trustees. The trustees are normally recruited through personal approaches to people known to members and who support the aims of the Charity.
Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 6 to the accounts, and any related party transactions are set out in note 7 to the accounts.
Objects of the Charity
The purposes of the Charity as set out in its governing document are:
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To promote social inclusion for the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitby & District in North Yorkshire and the surrounding area who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of a hidden impairment, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions.
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◦To promote such other charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit
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Providing education and information to support and enable parents and carers to maximise educational opportunities for their children
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Raising public awareness of the issues affecting individuals, parents / carers and their children with hidden impairments both generally and in relation to their social exclusion
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Providing workshops, forums, and general support
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◦ Providing recreational and leisure time activities and opportunities for individuals, parents /carers and children with hidden impairments
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Providing recreational facilities and opportunities which develop skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in managing the activities of the charity.
The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year
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Increased number and range of volunteers – from amongst participants/beneficiaries, community groups and local companies. Number of volunteers now 30+ regular volunteers as well as occasional e.g. starting our own football team.
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Parents and volunteers have engaged in adult learning e.g. become Information, Advice & Guidance advisers, to help other WHISH parents, their own friends and family.
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Staff, volunteers and parents have had training to become Digital Champions and are helping other parents, children and members of the community.
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We have developed a wide range of community involvement and partnerships, local authority departments, other charities, voluntary groups, social groups and local firms.
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Expanded the range of speakers/partner organisations who visited and had input to: parent coffee mornings, Tween and Teen Club. E.g. finance management, first aid, autism awareness sessions, National Literacy Project, Musicport.
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The demand for evening groups and our Saturday Club, increased demand for Youth Workers and supporting volunteers.
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We have trained 1 member of staff & 1 volunteer to Level 2 in Youth Work, both will progress to Level 3 in 2025.
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In partnership with the People’s Health Trust, we made a video showing a family and their struggles with their child who has autism and the benefits of WHISH. This has been a valuable addition to our website. It has helped show the difficulties families face and led to greater understanding of the issues.
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Over 100k was raised in 2024 to: install an external ramp and lift; re-design & refit toilet area to give wheelchair access and changing facilities; renew kitchen facilities; fit out a “quiet room” for counselling sessions and private
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WHISH is just one of seven organisations across Yorkshire to have been nominated for a High Sheriff’s award for Strategic Direction, for our work 2023-2024, supporting the needs of children. This will be presented to WHISH at an event in March 2025.
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WHISH took part in the Household Support Fund Government scheme, supplying a range of food, household and hygiene support packs for 45 families, including fruit & veg boxes over a 3 month period.
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We also started FEAST for free school meals children holidays activities, a total of 31 sessions and received 2 FEAST awards, 1 for SEND provision and 1 for Partnership working.
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
A snapshot of the range of activities provided in 2024
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During the year there was an average of 7 different activities for young people to participate in every week. Totaling 350+ sessions for children in over 2500 individual sessions.
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Wetwheels boat x 4, fishing and pirate trips.
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◦Beach activities - East Barnby days, Beach trips, Seashore exploring, Beach Chalet for family use.
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◦Sport activities - Under 5’s sports sessions, purchasing of sports equipment, Bouncy Castle & Racket Sports
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Craft/Art activities – Polymer clay, after school crafts club, photography sessions, clay pottery, stained glass jewellery, Hama beads, cake decorating & baking.
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Riding lessons and swimming lessons (in small groups and some 1:1 lessons for children with complex needs).
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A pilot counselling project – 1 group of parents and 1 group of teens.
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There was a great demand for evening Youth Clubs, we developed a 2nd for Tweens aged 10-13 to alleviate the pressure on numbers. It also enabled us to target activities and input more relevant activities to older Teens e.g. community safety, sex education etc.
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There were 27 in Hub parent/carer peer support sessions, including cake decorating, crafts, pottery, macrame, jewellery making and sessions on building resilience, yoga and creative mindfulness.
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External activities for adults included riding and swimming alongside 7 family activities such as theatre & cinema.
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In addition to the planned activities and event numbers above, an average of 47 families visited the Hub every month to collect food, socialise, get information and help.
The difference the charity's performance during the year has made to the beneficiaries of the charity and to wider society
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Feedback from participants and parents detail a wide range of positive benefits – including increasing wellbeing, building confidence and self-esteem, learning new skills, reducing social isolation and improving mental health.
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Trying new activities with WHISH has led to increased participation outside WHISH e.g. parent paying for extra horse riding or swimming for children.
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◦Parents supporting each other with interactions with school, applying for benefits etc.
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◦Social groups, friendships & networks formed, meeting up at WHISH and outside WHISH.
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Children making friendship groups, having other WHISH children as informal mentors at school has helped with improved confidence, self-esteem and reduced bullying situations.
Plans for 2025
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Building work – major groundworks and lift installation due to start in the Spring, improved toilet and kitchen facilities to follow.
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A focus on volunteer recruitment, management and retention of these vital team members will enable us to continue and expand activities.
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◦A wider variety of training for Trustees, staff, volunteers and parents / carers.
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To develop a virtual tour to assist people who may worry about visiting a new building/organisation, suffering from anxiety etc. to be available on our website.
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We were approached by the Local Council Disabled Children’s Service to put in a tender for the provision of short breaks for children with severe and complex needs.
A range of new activities, in response to the consultation in Dec 2024:
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◦Adult horse riding and swimming to enable parents to join in these activities as a family with their children.
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◦A WHISH football club.
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◦Expand the range of equipment and support available as part of the Digital Champions project.
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◦We would like to start a young adult’s group for ages 18-30 subject to funding. When Teens are in theory too old for the Youth group, they still want to attend WHISH and would like their own peer group.
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Summary
The financial position of the Charity as at 31st December 2024 as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Income | 223,549 | 126,046 |
| Expenditure | (191,127) | (95,113) |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 32,422 | 30,933 |
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds |
48,288 91,118 17,000 |
8,307 98,677 17,000 |
| Total Funds | 156,406 | 123,984 |
Financial Review
A major focus of fundraising has been the building project, in addition to activities and services. Funds have been received from a wide range of funding partners and grants for 2024, and this has enabled us to provide an amazing range of activities for children, parents / carers and families.
Reserves Policy
The reserve fund is set at £17,000 (2023: £17,000). The Trustees consider this adequate to provide for any possible future closure costs that may be incurred by the charity.
Declaration
The Trustees declare they have approved the Trustees' Report and Financial Review as set out on pages 2 to 5.
For and on behalf of all the Trustees:
08 May 2025 OC Tony Walker - Chair OS Dated
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
hi ~~eee~~ REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
As a practising member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at http://rulebook.accaglobal.com/
I report on the accounts of Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help for the year ended 31st December 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records; or
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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.
have not been met; or
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Michael Richmond FCCA 28th April 2025 Champleys Chartered Certified Accountants Champleys Mews Market Place Pickering YO18 7AE
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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2024 Breakdown By Fund 2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
Receipts
Bank Interest 2,107 - 2,107 223
Donations and Grants 3 39,651 179,003 218,654 123,623
Fundraising Events 517 - 517 580
Membership Subscriptions 1,652 - 1,652 998
Room and Equipment Hire 580 - 580 420
Sundry Income 39 - 39 202
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Total Receipts 44,546 179,003 223,549 126,046
Payments
Activities and Outings 192 41,204 41,396 33,610
Advertising and Promotion 348 1,608 1,956 102
Bank Charges 1 212 213 204
Cleaning 1,713 1,929 3,642 1,585
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Equipment Expensed 3,201 3,201 9,594
Fundraising Costs 111 48 159 95
Independent Examiners Fees 600 - 600 -
Insurance 1,083 1,414 2,497 -
Legal and Professional - 2,600 2,600 180
Office Costs 5 1,987 1,992 3,532
Relocation Costs 239 41,183 41,422 1,189
Repairs and Maintenance 12 287 299 -
Rent - 19,200 19,200 19,200
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Staff Training and Welfare 2,184 2,184 2,172
Subcontractors and Sessional Workers - 22,530 22,530 -
Subscriptions 180 226 406 365
Sundry Expenses 81 416 497 150
Travel and Subsistence - - - 183
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Wages and Salaries 46,333 46,333 22,952
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Total Payments 4,565 186,562 191,127 95,113
Reconciliation of Funds 4
Total Funds Brought Forward 8,307 98,677 17,000 123,984 93,051
Transfers Between Funds - - - - -
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Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year 39,981 (7,559) 32,422 30,933
Total Funds Carried Forward 48,288 91,118 17,000 156,406 123,984
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| B1 Cash Funds | ||
| Accounts | ||
| Current Accounts | 20,651 | 98,805 |
| Deposit Accounts | 135,531 | 25,025 |
| Cash | 224 | 154 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 156,406 | 123,984 |
| Represented by Funds Unrestricted Restricted Designated |
48,288 91,118 17,000 |
8,307 98,677 17,000 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 156,406 | 123,984 |
| B2 Other Monetary Assets Gift Aid Claim |
- | - |
| - | - | |
| B3 Investment Assets Creditors Accruals B5 Liabilities B4 Assets Retained for the Charity's Own Use |
Nil Nil - 600 |
Nil Nil - 450 |
| 600 | 450 |
Declaration
The Trustees declare they have approved the financial statements as set out on pages 7 to 8 and the related notes as set out on pages 9 to 11.
For and on behalf of all the Trustees
08 May 2025 SSNa Wer
Tony Walker - Chair
Dated
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1 Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
2 Nature and Purpose of Funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes.
3 Breakdown of Donations, Legacies and Grants
| Breakdown of Donations, Legacies and Grants | |||
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| Postcode Lottery Barratt Homes Masonic Charitable Fund Sirius Minerals Individual Donations of over £1,000 Two Ridings Community Foundation UK SPF Digital The National Lottery Whirlwind Trust Woodsmith Foundation Sainsbury's via Neighbourly Scurrah Wainwright Charity Sported Foundation Stronger Communities Barclays FEAST Christmas FEAST Easter FEAST Summer Hospital Saturday Other Small Grants and Donations NYC - Household Rotary UKSPF Sport Active Travel Sport England Two Ridings Two Ridings Coast Fund UK SPF Lift Three Guineas Trust People's Health Trust Aldi via Neighbourly Boshier Hinton Foundation Comic Relief Lidl Toy Trust Marshall Viggars Charitable Trust NFU Mutual National Gardens Scheme North Yorkshire County Council - PT Darlington Building Society Finnis Scott Foundation G Stevenson Trust Get Going Fund NYCC Total |
Grants Donations £ £ 1,000 1,500 1,000 1,800 932 10,000 2,000 1,000 5,000 5,000 14,084 25,000 270 - (5,000) 16,506 13,933 9,583 13,797 43,315 2,000 4,900 - 16,305 22,000 4,578 8,151 179,003 39,651 2024 Breakdown |
2024 Total £ - 1,000 - - 1,000 - 1,800 932 10,000 - - - 2,000 1,000 - 5,000 - - - 5,000 14,084 25,000 270 - - - - 16,506 13,933 9,583 13,797 43,315 2,000 4,900 - 16,305 22,000 4,578 - - - 8,151 218,654 |
2023 Total £ 1,000 - - 2,000 9,000 5,000 - - - 2,780 3,940 925 - 555 550 6,443 2,260 500 - 9,982 - - 1,000 4,740 - 5,080 - - 1,000 5,760 43,315 - - 3,000 - - - 4,320 6,000 2,000 2,473 123,623 |
| Grants £ 1,000 1,000 1,800 932 10,000 2,000 1,000 5,000 14,084 270 - (5,000) 16,506 13,933 9,583 13,797 43,315 2,000 4,900 - 16,305 22,000 4,578 179,003 |
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
4 Breakdown of Fund Movements
| 8 Sported Foundation Brunton Trust Foyle Foundation Anton Jurgens Barclays FEAST Christmas FEAST Easter FEAST Summer Wharfedale Foundation Restricted Note Two Ridings Community Fund Sport Active Travel Sport England Stronger Community Two Ridings Two Ridings Coast Fund Cleveland Potash UK SPF Digital North Yorkshire Police PFCC Community Sirius Minerals NGS Sainsburys Neighbourly Scurrah Wainwright Aldi via Neighbourly Comic Relief Finnis Scott The National Lottery Whirlwind Trust Woodsmith Foundation Total Funds Two Ridings Cost of Living Fund Three Guineas Trust Mayors Fund Hospital Saturday North Yorkshire County Council SEMH Screwfix G Stevenson Get Going NYCC NFU Mutual People's Health Trust Lidl NYC - Household Rotary UKSPF Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds UK SPF Lift |
B/Fwd £ 390 584 3,000 2,000 2,942 1,431 487 2,387 182 862 648 6,443 244 518 1,180 7,266 720 5,000 1,792 5,000 786 2,839 43,315 42 2,786 1,836 3,630 367 98,677 17,000 8,307 123,984 |
Receipts £ 1,000 1,000 1,800 932 10,000 2,000 1,000 5,000 14,084 270 (5,000) 16,506 13,933 9,583 13,797 43,315 2,000 4,900 16,305 22,000 4,578 179,003 - 44,546 223,549 |
Payments £ 390 584 3,000 2,000 3,906 362 932 10,000 1,431 487 1,876 175 862 253 6,443 244 518 805 5,000 25,201 270 581 5,000 1,792 786 3,830 2,040 7,268 60,736 2,000 577 42 2,611 6,747 22,000 1,836 3,610 367 186,562 - 4,565 191,127 |
Transfers £ - - - - |
C/Fwd £ - - 1,000 - - 36 1,438 - - - - 511 7 2,000 1,000 395 - - - 375 - (3,851) - 139 - - - - 12,676 13,933 7,543 9,368 25,894 - 4,323 - 175 9,558 - 4,578 - 20 - 91,118 17,000 48,288 156,406 |
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WHITBY HIDDEN IMPAIRMENTS SUPPORT AND HELP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
5 Staff Numbers
There were an average of 4 employed staff workers in 2024 (2023: 2). The highest earning employee in the year earned £18,720 (2023: £7,361)
6 Trustee Expenses
The Trustees have only reimbursed expenses that are legitimate and consistent with the aims of the Charity. There are no other related party transactions or disclosures.
7 Trustee Renumeration
No Trustees were employed by the Charity or received renumeration for their duties as Trustees in the year.
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