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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1161226

Company registration number 08172757 (England and Wales)

THIS IS GROWTH LTD

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Rev Richard Bray
Maria Withams
Rev Edward Dix
Frazer MacDonald
Sylvetta Kargbo
Anni Uddin (Appointed 13 March 2022)
Charity number 1161226
Company number 08172757
Principal address 7 Tartan House
Dee Street
London
E14 0PF
Registered office 7 Tartan House
Dee Street
London
E14 0PF
Independent examiner Richard F Hopper
4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa
Denbigh
Denbighshire
LL16 4RJ

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Statement of cash flows 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 16

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are the relief of poverty, advancement of the Christian faith and advancement of education. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are the provision of winter nightshelter accommodation and the provision of housing for homeless people.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

During the 2020/21 year GrowTH continued to offer winter night shelter provision from a local hotel in line with government guidance, necessitated due to the ongoing issues with the global pandemic. Funding for the hotel was once again provided by the Homeless Winter Transformation Fund (funded by MGCLH, administered by Homeless Link and in partnership with Housing Justice).

The shelter opened on 15 November 2021 and closed on 31 March 2022. 12 local churches arranged volunteers and hot food each evening, although many more supported in other ways, such as providing financial support or prayer.

In total 63 males and females were hosted. Every guest received assistance from an Advocate Worker to help secure accommodation, with 39 guests moving into more permanent housing and a further 13 moving into other temporary accommodation.

GrowTH Housing provided accommodation to 35 different homeless guests during the period, with a typical stay of one year. Eight of these residents moved in directly from the 2021/22 winter night shelter. The Housing Workers offer practical, relational and spiritual support.

Our annual report was produced digitally for the first time this year. All guests and residents were offered the opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith, and many chose to engage in conversations, prayer or bible studies.

Financial review

The income and expenditure for the year and the financial position at the end of the year are summarised in the attached accounts. The trustees consider the financial position to be satisfactory.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to about three month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. The trustees aim to bring reserves up to this level.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee with no share capital.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Rev Richard Bray Maria Withams Stuart Currie (Resigned 20 May 2021) Rev Edward Dix Frazer MacDonald Sylvetta Kargbo Anni Uddin (Appointed 13 March 2022)

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. New trustees are appointed by unanimous consent of the existing trustees.

The trustees oversee the charity's activities but delegate day-to-day matters to the paid employees.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Rev Edward Dix

Trustee Dated: 2 December 2022

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees, who are also the directors of This is Growth Ltd for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THIS IS GROWTH LTD

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of This is Growth Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of , which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Richard F Hopper

Chartered Accountant

4 Rhodfa Clawdd Offa Denbigh Denbighshire LL16 4RJ

Dated: 20 December 2022

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
87,215
155,086
Charitable activities
4
117,933
-
Investments
5
344
-
Total income
205,492
155,086
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
231,017
155,496
Net (outgoing)/incoming
resources
(25,525)
(410)
Other recognised gains and losses
Revaluation of tangible
fixed assets
-
(40,000)
Net movement in funds
(25,525)
(40,410)
Fund balances at 1 April 2021
206,409
440,969
Fund balances at 31 March
2022
180,884
400,559
Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
242,301
96,578
575,391
117,933
92,921
-
344
582
-
360,578
190,081
575,391
386,513
140,425
136,845
(25,935)
49,656
438,546
(40,000)
-
-
(65,935)
49,656
438,546
647,378
156,753
2,423
581,443
206,409
440,969
Total
2021
£
671,969
92,921
582
765,472
277,270
488,202
-
488,202
159,176
647,378

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
General restricted funds
Revaluation reserve
14
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
5,566
196,393
201,959
(24,027)
440,559
(40,000)
£
403,511
177,932
581,443
400,559
180,884
581,443
2021
£
34,146
181,863
216,009
(12,281)
440,969
-
£
443,650
203,728
647,378
440,969
206,409
647,378

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2022.

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

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 2 December 2022

Rev Edward Dix Trustee

Frazer MacDonald Trustee

Company registration number 08172757

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
17
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2022
£
(1,953)
344
2021
£
£
£
16,139
466,555
(441,769)
582
(1,609)
(441,187)
-
-
14,530
25,368
181,863
156,495
196,393
181,863

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

This is Growth Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 7 Tartan House, Dee Street, London, E14 0PF.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised in the accounts at the time when a liability to make payment is incurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% p.a. on cost Computers 33.33% on net value

Freehold land is not depreciated.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
63,865
1,000
Grant income
23,350
154,086
87,215
155,086
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
64,865
71,453
441,062
177,436
25,125
134,329
242,301
96,578
575,391
Total
2021
£
512,515
159,454
671,969

Other

The trustees are grateful for all grants and donations received, and for volunteer time donated free of charge which they estimate to have been worth about £20,000 for the year valued at national minimum wage rates.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

4 Charitable activities

Rental Rental income
income
2022 2021
£ £
Charitable rental income 117,933 92,921

5 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Interest receivable 344 582

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

6 Charitable activities

Nightshelter
Nightshelter
and housing and housing
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs 140,575 119,396
Nightshelter costs 134,997 57,002
Supported housing costs 88,096 81,165
Transport and other direct costs 38 (839)
363,706 256,724
Grant funding of activities (see note 7) 704 372
Share of support costs (see note 8) 19,419 17,613
Share of governance costs (see note 8) 2,684 2,561
386,513 277,270
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 231,017 140,425
Restricted funds 155,496 136,845
386,513 277,270
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Unrestricted funds 140,425
Restricted funds 136,845
277,270
7
Grants payable
Grants to individuals
2022
£
704
704
2021
£
372
372

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

8 Support costs

Support costs
Depreciation
Premises costs
Administrative expenses
Accountancy
Annual Report
Other governance costs
Analysed between
Charitable activities
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
2,092
-
9,748
-
7,579
-
-
1,932
-
752
-
-
19,419
2,684
19,419
2,684
2022Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
2,092
1,595
-
9,748
9,710
-
7,579
6,308
-
1,932
-
1,320
752
-
1,228
-
-
13
22,103
17,613
2,561
22,103
17,613
2,561
2021
£
1,595
9,710
6,308
1,320
1,228
13
20,174
20,174

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner of £1,392 (2021- £1,320) for independent examination and accountancy fees, and £752 (2021: £1,228) for the annual report.

9 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, and none of them were reimbursed expenses (2021- none).

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Direct activities
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
2022
Number
6
2022
£
130,142
7,592
2,841
140,575
2021
Number
5
2021
£
111,620
5,376
2,400
119,396

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

11
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2021
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
At 31 March 2022
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2021
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
At 31 March 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Land and
buildings
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Computers
£
£
£
440,000
4,844
10,803
-
795
1,159
-
(160)
-
(40,000)
-
-
400,000
5,479
11,962
-
1,976
10,021
-
1,450
643
-
(160)
-
-
3,266
10,664
400,000
2,213
1,298
440,000
2,868
782
2022
£
5,030
536
5,566
2022
£
5,614
16,394
2,019
24,027
Total
£
455,647
1,954
(160)
(40,000)
417,441
11,997
2,093
(160)
13,930
403,511
443,650
2021
£
18,000
16,146
34,146
2021
£
-
6,443
5,838
12,281

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds
Balance at
1 April 2020
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
1 April 2021
r
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
-
21,320
(21,320)
-
Software development
658
-
(218)
440
Shelter expenses
1,765
85,560
(86,796)
529
Housing expenses
-
468,511
(28,511)
440,000
2,423
575,391
(136,845)
440,969
Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Revaluations,
gains and
losses
Balance at
31 March
2022
£
£
£
£
10,900
(10,900)
-
-
-
(145)
-
295
117,138
(117,403)
-
264
27,048
(27,048)
(40,000)
400,000
155,086
(155,496)
(40,000)
400,559
Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Revaluations,
gains and
losses
Balance at
31 March
2022
£
£
£
£
10,900
(10,900)
-
-
-
(145)
-
295
117,138
(117,403)
-
264
27,048
(27,048)
(40,000)
400,000
155,086
(155,496)
(40,000)
400,559
400,559

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

15
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 31
March 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
2,952
400,559
Current assets/(liabilities)
174,533
3,399
177,485
403,958
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
403,511
2,681
440,969
177,932
203,728
-
581,443
206,409
440,969
Total
2021
£
443,650
203,728
647,378

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).

17 Cash generated from operations

Cash generated from operations
(Deficit)/surpus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
Cash generated from operations
2022
£
(25,935)
(344)
2,092
28,580
11,746
16,139
2021
£
488,202
(582)
1,595
(24,622)
1,962
466,555

18 Analysis of changes in net funds

The charity had no debt during the year.