Calderdale Safety Initiatives Charity Number: 1164530
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the period ended 31[st ] March 2023
Supporting communities and working to make Calderdale a #SafeNightOut
Calderdale Safety Initiatives - Charity number 1164530 (England & Wales) Registered Address: Angels Rest Café, Crossley St, Halifax, HX1 1UG
Table of Contents Trustees’ Report ........................................................................................................................ 3 References and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors ............................. 3 Charity number ................................................................................................................................... 3 Registered and principal address ....................................................................................................... 3 Bankers ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Independent examiner ....................................................................................................................... 3 Structure, governance and management .......................................................................................... 3 Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees ...................................................................... 3 The charity’s objects ........................................................................................................................... 3 The charity’s main activities ............................................................................................................... 4 Halifax Street Angels ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Angels Rest Café ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Safe Night Out Education Workshops ........................................................................................................... 4 Public benefit statement .................................................................................................................... 4 Achievements and performance ........................................................................................................ 4 Reserves policy ................................................................................................................................... 4 Going concern ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees ...................................................................... 6 Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner ......................................................... 6 Basis of independent examiner’s statement ..................................................................................... 6 Independent examiner’s statement .................................................................................................. 6 Receipts & Payment 2022-23 .................................................................................................... 7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2022-23 ............................................................................ 8 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ending 31[st ] March 2023 ............................... 9 Accounting policies ............................................................................................................................. 9 Basis of preparation ........................................................................................................................... 9 Fund accounting ................................................................................................................................. 9 Restricted Funds ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Designated Funds .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Unrestricted Funds ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Incoming resources ............................................................................................................................ 9 Resources expended .......................................................................................................................... 9 Assets .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Restricted funds continued .............................................................................................................. 10 Trustee expenses .............................................................................................................................. 10 Related party transactions ............................................................................................................... 10
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Trustees’ Report
References and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were:
| Name | Position | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bendrien | Chairman | Appointed 24thNovember 2015 |
| Leah Mullin | Treasurer | Appointed 24thNovember 2015 |
| Ellis King | Secretary | Appointed 24thNovember 2015 |
Charity number
The charity number was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1164530, on 24th November 2015.
Registered and principal address
Angels Rest Café Crossley Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 1UG
Bankers
Virgin Money 7 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1XZ
Independent examiner
Gregg Shillito St Andrews Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Halifax, HX3 0AT
Structure, governance and management
This charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 24/11/2015
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM
The charity’s objects
The objects of the CIO are: the following object is for the benefit of the local community in Halifax and the surrounding area without distinction of race, sex, political, religious or other opinion of the members of such community, to support, care and treat persons in need who are homeless and suffering from the effects of poverty, sickness, disability, old age, alcoholism, drug addiction, offending behaviour, or any other mental or physical infirmity, as an expression of Christian faith:- to promote the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being in particular but not exclusively by the provision of pastoral care and the formation of a Street Angels programme providing a compassionate listening ear for all
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problems and practical advice on staying safe on the streets such as contact details for taxi firms/external agencies, warm drinks, flip flops etc. and simple first aid may be administered by those who have had appropriate training.
The charity’s main activities
We are a charity working in Halifax Town Centre and Sowerby Bridge Friday and Saturday evenings to meet the needs of those who have become vulnerable whilst on a night out. We work to meet the needs of those who are victims of crime, the homeless or those who have had too much to drink and as a consequence are in need of support. We achieve this through three key projects:
Halifax Street Angels
which sends out teams of volunteers into the Halifax Town Centre night-time economy to offer support and guidance.
Angels Rest Café
which is a community café offering space to small community organisations, a safe place to those in need and runs the suspended coffee scheme which allows people who are homeless or low income to have a free hot meal and/or drink.
Safe Night Out Education Workshops
which are delivered free of charge to schools, colleges and youth organisations across Calderdale with the aim to educate young people about alcohol, drug and crime related issues.
Public benefit statement
In setting out our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular to the advancement of education and the prevention and relief of poverty.
Achievements and performance
The charity supported around 3,000 people through all of its projects over this last year. Our volunteers invested 8,000 volunteer hours. Through our suspended coffee scheme, we now not only offer hot drinks to those who are homeless but also a hot meal, this is a testament to the level of support individuals have given us for this scheme.
We have developed our partnership work so that we are now not only working with other local charities but now have a closer relationship and are resource sharing with the West Yorkshire Police, Calderdale Council and the Community Safety Partnership.
Halifax was once again awarded the Purple Flag Award which recognises the town as a safe place to go for a night out, and this award is the result of our work and our partners in the town.
Our Safe Night Out workshops have been delivered to young people across Calderdale educating them on alcohol, drug and crime awareness.
Reserves policy
The trustees are working towards a policy to whereby unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible assets (the fee reserves) held by the charity
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should be between one and three months of the resources expended, which equates to £2,000 and £8,000 in general funds.
To date expenditure has been conditional on anticipated and guaranteed income, we are working towards being able to adopt a new reserves policy. This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Going concern
The trustees are confident that they will have sufficient funding and unrestricted income so that the activities of the charity can continue for the next 12 months and beyond. The accounts have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees:
Signed: …………………………….
Date: 30/01/2024
Name: Leah Mullin (Trustee)
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 7 & 8.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the 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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
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 the 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 & 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: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: ................................ Name: Gregg Shillito
Associate Commercial Director, Date 30/01/2024
Treasurer, St Andrew’s Methodist Church,
Huddersfield Road, Halifax HX3 0AT
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Receipts & Payment 2022-23
| Receipts | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Regular Giving | ||||
| Personal Donations | 4677 | 4677 | 912 | |
| Other Voluntary Receipts | ||||
| Church Donations | 375 | 375 | 414 | |
| Business Donations | 6557 | 6557 | 650 | |
| Café & Other | 1591 | 10820 | ||
| Bank Interest & Card Donations | 70 | 70 | 86 |
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| Other Incoming Resources | ||||
| HMRC Furlough Payments | 11284 | |||
| Grant from WYPCC | 5830 | |||
| Gift Aid | 2876 | 2876 | ||
| Total Receipts | 15560 | 29996 |
| Payments | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Salaries &Wages | 18420 | 18420 | 19053 | |
| Rent & Utilities | 3938 | 3938 | 6896 | |
| Memberships | 48 | 48 | 772 | |
| Café & Patrol RunningCosts | 800 | 800 | 1530 | |
| Insurance | 203 | 203 | 612 | |
| Premises & Equipment | 272 | 272 | 4364 | |
| Bank Charges | ||||
| Volunteer Travel | 20 | 20 | ||
| Uniforms | ||||
| Sundries & On-Costs | 300 | |||
| Total Payments | 23701 | 33527 | ||
| Cash Brought Forward in B ank at 31 March 2023 |
2987 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2022-23
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Cash Balances | ||
| Account No 17585694 | 2865 | 8927 |
| Account No 17627678 | 122 |
1636 |
| Total Cash Funds | 2987 |
10563 |
| Assets Retained for Charity | ||
| Various Office Furniture | ||
| Two Projectors | ||
| CCTV Equipment | ||
| One Printer & Shredder | ||
| One Computer | ||
| Oven | ||
| Various Kitchen Appliances | ||
………………………………….. (Leah Mullin, Treasurer
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ending 31[st ] March 2023
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 using the Receipts and Payments basis. The financial statements include all transactions for which the Trustees are responsible.
Fund accounting
Restricted Funds
represent donations or grants received for a specific purpose or invited by the Trustees for a specific purpose. The funds may only be expended on the specific purpose for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund. The Trustees do not normally invest separately for each fund but when appropriate interest is apportioned to individual funds.
Designated Funds
are funds which are not restricted by the donor but which the Trustees have agreed to designate to be used in the future for a specific purpose. They remain under the control of the Trustees as part of unrestricted funds and could be re-designated at any time in the future at the discretion of the Trustees.
Unrestricted Funds
are general funds which can be used for Halifax Street Angels ordinary purposes. They include designated funds and free reserves. Free reserves are those funds available to be used at the discretion of the Trustees which have not been designated for any particular purpose.
Incoming resources
As the Trustees have elected to use the Receipts and Payments method for production of these financial statements, all income is recognised when it is received and accounted for gross.
Resources expended
As the Trustees have elected to use the Receipts and Payments method for production of these financial statements, all expenditure is recognised when it is incurred and accounted for gross.
Assets
Equipment & fittings used within the Halifax Street Angels premises is normally depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years unless subject to a matching donation and individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. There are no assets presently undergoing depreciation of their value.
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| Restricted funds continued | |
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| Fund Name | Purpose of restriction |
| WYPCC Safer Communities Fund | For education resources, volunteer |
| uniforms and first aid supplies | |
| HMRC Furlough Payments | For salaries and on-costs |
| Café Fundraising | For payment of rent and wages |
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during the year or the previous accounting period.
Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year or the previous accounting period.
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