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2022-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1161549

THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Seago and Stopps Chartered Certified Accountants 61 Station Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2SP

THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18

THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

TRUSTEES William Petersen MA - Chairman Ivana Barron Prema Fairburn-Dorai Michael Scrivener David White Alison Stonham

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Unit 6 Perry Barn Burstall Lane Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3DJ

REGISTERED CHARITY 1161549 NUMBER

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Seago and Stopps Chartered Certified Accountants 61 Station Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2SP

ADMINISTRATOR Lisa Scott PROFESSIONAL TEAM Bernadett Patai MEMBER

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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

Objectives and aims for the public benefit

The charity's object is to advance education and to promote and protect the good health of children who are diagnosed or who have suspected cerebral palsy, brain and other injuries, neurological conditions, genetic or chromosomal abnormalities and sensory processing disorders.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its current and future activities.

The charity looks to meet its objectives by:

Running a specialist school to promote, sustain and improve each child's capabilities and to provide specialist support, training and advice to those persons upon whom the child depends.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

We have largely experienced a return to normal operations in our seventh year, after the significant disruption over the last 2 years caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite some restrictions still applying from September 2021, the school opened as planned, much to the credit of our dedicated and hard working staff. Apart from a forced closure for a week in March 2022 due to a member of our staff testing positive for Covid-19, the school has continued to operate at a high standard, delivering on all our aims and objectives.

By the end of March 2022, all families had returned and our sessions were full. For much of the second half of the school year, we saw more children registered than we had places for, so we operated a waiting list. Knowing that 5/6 children were leaving us at the end of the school year, we were able to offer all of them a place from September 2022.

As such, we have achieved a total of 39 operational weeks this academic year, and have seen a throughput of, on average, 24 children/ families per week. Over the course of the year, 48 children/families have utilised our service.

In order to increase awareness of our service, our social media presence continues to improve with our posts reaching, on average, 1500 'hits' per post. Our social media presence now spans the following platforms: Facebook; Google; and, Instagram, and has reached around 4000 people.

Once again, in July, one of our staff ran a fun-packed activity day and picnic at their home. An extremely generous act, all our children and families (bar 1) attended and really benefited from a more social and relaxed atmosphere.

Visitor number have seen a steady increase over the year and we have welcomed a variety of familiar and new faces to see the good work we do, including: The Rotary Clubs; Masonic Lodges; The Vulcan Riders Association, Physiotherapists, Nursing and Childcare teams; local donors; community workers; nursery teachers; parents; grandparents; and, carers.

With the benefit of having an in-role professional team member (Bernadett Patai), the quality of our sessions is constantly under review and subject to continuous improvement. Our children's weekly progress continues to be reviewed.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

After a concerning fall in our income level during the Coronavirus period, we have welcomed a steady increase in income over the course of the year (as was the priority and focus highlighted in our last Annual Report). Despite fluctuations, year on year we have seen an increase in income of 47% (2021- 59% decrease) and in fact, the second half of the financial year saw our income almost match our expenses. As such, total income this year has reached £45,149 (2021- £30,696).

Whilst the increase in fundraising over the course of the year can partly be attributed to a lifting of Coronavirus restrictions, it has also been due to the fact that our staff have bedded in and settled after the organisational changes of the previous year, and, in particular, the focus on fundraising by our Administrator, Lisa Scott.

Particular fundraising efforts that we would like to highlight and individuals we would like to thank are as follows: The Suffolk Rotary Clubs; The Suffolk Masonic Lodges; The Vulcan Riders Association; Local Councillors Mr C Hudson and Mr Z Norman; Amazon Community Fund; The Wednesday Men Band; The Suffolk Building Society (Hadleigh Branch); Pallet Teen; and, Riverstone Ipswich Branch.

Expenditure levels have been monitored extremely closely and have seen a better than predicted downward trend, going further than returning to levels seen prior to the planned organisational changes due to the fact that one member of staff (Angela Cooke) has not needed to be replaced and the remaining staff salaries were unchanged.

Reserves policy

The approved Reserve Policy remains in place, with a reserve equalling 6 months operational costs, plus 3 months administration cost 'ring fenced' and held in our deposit account.

FUTURE PLANS

Reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the next, it is with relief that, with thanks to our staff, Trustees and supporters that we have operated a normal school year; we have effectively managed the predicted downward expenditure trend; and, in turn have focused on successfully improving our fundraising trend.

However, the economic outlook is poor, and we are aware we will continue to have to work hard to ensure that: we manage inflationary pressures, some of which will be unavoidable; we continue fundraising effectively; and, most importantly, we continue to attract children and their carers and/or their families to our sessions, which will continue to run at the highest standard.

In the longer term we continue to hope to expand the breadth of our offering, possibly opening for an additional day, although this continues to be dependent on demand for our service and funding.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation and is governed by its constitution.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The appointment of Trustees is similarly governed by the Constitution which authorises existing Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death and to appoint additional Trustees.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

Angela Cooke retired as a member of staff at the end of 2021 and has not been replaced. There have been no other staff or Trustee changes during this period, which has enabled a welcome period of stability.

The staff have continued a programme of professional development, including mental health training, in order to support a possible need seen in our parents and carers; and, Makaton training, provided by one of our Trustees.

The new organisational structures are working well, with the staff performing well as a team and deriving efficiencies, with support continuing to be provided by our now established group of Trustees.

The charity continues to enjoy a strong financial position and the reinvigorated governance structure is now firmly in place. The world remains uncertain, however, we remain well placed, so far as is possible, to continue to meet our aims and objectives for the children and families which are at the heart of our mission.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

................................................................. ................................................................. William Petersen – Trustee and Chairman Michael Scrivener - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Bumblebee Children's Charity

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Bumblebee Children's Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 accounts to be reached.

Andy Stopps

Andy Stopps FCCA ATT Chartered Certified Accountant Seago and Stopps Chartered Certified Accountants 61 Station Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2SP

Date: 15[th] February 2023

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
35,491
Other trading activities
3
7,721
Investment income
4
466
Other income
471
Total
44,149
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
202
Other
53,788
Total
53,990
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(9,841)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
125,920
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
116,079
Restricted
funds
£
1,000
-
-
-
1,000
-
1,785
1,785
(785)
5,007
4,222
31.8.22
Total
funds
£
36,491
7,721
466
471
45,149
202
55,573
55,775
(10,626)
130,927
120,301
31.8.21
Total
funds
£
20,751
3,304
819
5,822
30,696
182
70,915
71,097
(40,401)
171,328
130,927

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2022

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
196
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
3,836
Cash at bank and in hand
113,214
117,050
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(1,167)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
115,883
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
116,079
NET ASSETS
116,079
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
3,526
-
696
696
-
696
4,222
4,222
31.8.22
Total
funds
£
3,722
3,836
113,910
117,746
(1,167)
116,579
120,301
120,301
116,079
4,222
120,301
31.8.21
Total
funds
£
5,561
4,015
122,376
126,391
(1,025)
125,366
130,927
130,927
125,920
5,007
130,927

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 February 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

..................................................................... .............................................

William Petersen – Trustee and Chairman Michael Scrivener - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost Office equipment - 25% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Fundraising events
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME

Deposit account interest
5.
SUPPORT COSTS
Human
Management
resources
£
£
Other resources expended
18,481
36,372
31.8.22
£
36,491
31.8.22
£
7,721
31.8.22
£
466
Other
£
720
31.8.21
£
20,751
31.8.21
£
3,304
31.8.21
£
819
Totals
£
55,573

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2022 nor for the year ended 31 August 2021.

7. STAFF COSTS


Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Administration and management
31.8.22
£
35,656
471
245
36,372
31.8.22
4
31.8.21
£
49,541
1,552
465
51,558
31.8.21
5

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

8.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
14,261
6,490
Other trading activities
3,304
-
Investment income
819
-
Other income
5,822
-
Total
24,206
6,490
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
182
-
Other
68,327
2,588
Total
68,509
2,588
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(44,303)
3,902
Transfers between funds
(974)
974
Net movement in funds
(45,277)
4,876
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
171,197
131
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
125,920
5,007
Total
funds
£
20,751
3,304
819
5,822
30,696
182
70,915
71,097
(40,401)
-
(40,401)
171,328
130,927

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and Office
fittings equipment Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1 September 2021 5,869 5,437 11,306
Additions - 247 247
At 31 August 2022 5,869 5,684 11,553
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2021 1,463 4,282 5,745
Charge for year 1,467 619 2,086
At 31 August 2022 2,930 4,901 7,831
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2022 2,939 783 3,722
At 31 August 2021 4,406 1,155 5,561
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.8.22 31.8.21
£ £
Other debtors 2,500 2,500
Prepayments 1,336 1,515
3,836 4,015
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.8.22 31.8.21
£ £
Social security and other taxes 105 486
Accruals and deferred income 1,062 539
1,167 1,025

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.9.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
125,920
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity
4,537
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund
470
Suffolk County council - C Hudson
-
5,007
TOTAL FUNDS
130,927
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
44,149
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity
-
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund
-
Suffolk County council - C Hudson
1,000
1,000
TOTAL FUNDS
45,149
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.22
£
£
(9,841)
116,079
(1,467)
3,070
(200)
270
882
882
(785)
4,222
(10,626)
120,301
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(53,990)
(9,841)
(1,467)
(1,467)
(200)
(200)
(118)
882
(1,785)
(785)
(55,775)
(10,626)

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement
At 1.9.20
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
171,197
(44,303)
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity
131
3,428
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund
-
474
131
3,902
TOTAL FUNDS
171,328
(40,401)
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
24,206
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity
4,891
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund
1,599
6,490
TOTAL FUNDS
30,696
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.8.21
£
£
(974)
125,920
978
4,537
(4)
470
974
5,007
-
130,927

Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(68,509)
(44,303)
(1,463)
3,428
(1,125)
474
(2,588)
3,902
(71,097)
(40,401)

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund
Suffolk County council - C Hudson
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.9.20
£
171,197
131
-
-
131
171,328
Net
movement
in funds
£
(54,144)
1,961
274
882
3,117
(51,027)
Transfers
between
funds
£
(974)
978
(4)
-
974
-
At
31.8.22
£
116,079
3,070
270
882
4,222
120,301

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:


above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 68,355 (122,499) (54,144)
Restricted funds
Echo Trust Charity 4,891 (2,930) 1,961
Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund 1,599 (1,325) 274
Suffolk County council - C Hudson 1,000 (118) 882
7,490 (4,373) 3,117
TOTAL FUNDS 75,845 (126,872) (51,027)

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2022.

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
31.8.22 31.8.21
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 36,491 20,751
Other trading activities
Fundraising events 7,721 3,304
Investment income
Deposit account interest 466 819
Other income
Employment allowance 471 1,552
CJRS income (Furlough) - 4,270
471 5,822
Total incoming resources 45,149 30,696
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fundraising expenses 202 182
Support costs
Management
Rent 10,000 10,000
Rates 694 710
Premises insurance 366 375
Light and heat 1,207 871
Telephone and internet 490 607
Postage and stationery 115 274
Snacks - 5
Cleaning 325 37
Property maintenance 723 330
Subscriptions 581 772
Accountancy and payroll costs 548 954
Governance costs 487 391
Clothing - 244
General insurance 728 697
Equipment and consumables - 33
Travel expenses - 24
Carried forward 16,264 16,324

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THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY

THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY THE BUMBLEBEE CHILDREN'S CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
31.8.22 31.8.21
£ £
Management
Brought forward 16,264 16,324
General expenses 131 159
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
2,086
2,148
18,481 18,631
Human resources
Wages 35,656 49,541
Employers NI 471 1,552
Pensions 245 465
36,372 51,558
Other
Independent examiners fees
720
726
Total resources expended 55,775 71,097
Net expenditure (10,626) (40,401)

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