ENGAGE TRUST UK
Charity number: 1165129
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30th. SEPTEMBER 2022
ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2022
Contents
| 1–6 | Trustees’ Annual Report |
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| 7 | Independent Examiner’s Report |
| 8 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| 9 | Balance Sheet |
| 10–14 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2022
The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30th. September 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered charity name: Engage Trust UK
Charity registration number: 1165129 Principal office: Engage Trust UK Deansgate 62-70 Tettenhall Road Tettenhall Wolverhampton WV4 4TH Trustees: Anthony Henson Matt Brown Leona Grant William Davies Director of operations Matthew Foster Independent Examiner: Mervyn Thomas 128 Putnoe Lane Bedford, MK41 8LS Principal Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd.
CHARITY STATUS
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered in January 2016.
AIMS AND PURPOSE
The objects of Engage Trust UK are:
In accordance with Christian values, to engage with, and act as a resource for young people and their families, and the wider community, who are poor, disadvantaged, marginalised, or at risk of social exclusion; or otherwise in conditions of emotional, mental, or spiritual need, hardship or distress, by providing guidance, support, varied opportunities and by organising activities as a means of:
(a) advancing in life and helping young people and their families by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;
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(b) promoting education;
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(c) relieving unemployment;
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(d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons;
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(e) advancing the Christian religion
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REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
The charity’s objects underpin our operational activities. The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when determining the activities of the charity. We have been a registered charity since January 2016.
Engage Trust UK aims to:
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Empower and release young people to fulfil their potential
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Inspire and equip those at risk of exclusion from school / society to make positive change to their circumstances and attitude.
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Support and create positive environments for children and young people to grow.
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Provide opportunities for people to explore the Christian faith and meaning.
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Provide services that meet the needs of the community.
The main focus of our work during 2021-22 has been the development of our ‘Worth It’ Programme. This is a bespoke 13-week mental health & well-being programme combining group work and 1-2-1 sessions designed around young people’s personal social and emotional challenges.
‘Worth It’ is an original approach to supporting young people struggling with emotional health, mental well-being and the effects of multiple trauma. Our primary focus is regional/Black Country from our base in Wolverhampton.
Through our Worth-It programme we aim to:
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engage young people living in deprived or disadvantaged communities who are struggling with mental health issues in a step-by-step programme to improve their health and well-being and prevent further harm
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to assist young people to become more emotionally self-aware and gain tools and strategies to enable to cope better with adverse experiences, helping them to make good decisions even in the difficult times
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to improve young people’s educational attainment & prospects and capacity to engage positively with learning
Any charitable ‘sales’ are from schools paying for us to run our programme with their students. Initially, we offer the programme at a reduced rate and schools then have the confidence in our work and are willing to pay the full price, increasing our sustainability as a charity.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
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60 young people were referred to us, with 48 completing the ‘Worth-It’ programme.
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We use Outcome Stars as one way of measuring our impact. Each participant completes a star at the start and again at the end of the programme. 77% of young people made an improvement in at least three outcome areas.
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When asked which week they found most helpful, some comments from young people were: “Influence - learning we are constantly influenced by the things around us.” “Perseverance and endurance - helped me to have more motivation.”
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“Forgiveness - thinking about what it could do for me.”
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When asked what their biggest take-aways were from the programme. Young people said: “Asking for help when I need it.”
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“You have to think positive to be positive about other things.”
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“Forgiveness. I’m currently not a forgiving person but I want to be.”
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Participants frequently found the programme useful: “They helped me understand things from another person's point of view.”
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“Because I always use my downstairs brain instead of my upstairs brain.”
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“I got to talk about things that I don’t normally talk about, because I have no-one to talk to about it.”
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Participants frequently recommend the programme:
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“If you’re going through a tough time, there is always someone to talk to.” “Not everyone has someone to talk to, the programme could help them.” “If someone asked if they should do it I’d say try it because it can really help.” “It is helpful to let your feelings out.” “It really helped me, so hopefully it can help others.” “It was useful, fun and safe. They would feel more confident and it will help them as a person”
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We continue to lead a network for youth leaders in the Wolverhampton area called ‘Relentless’. Through this we led activities at the one day festival for Black Country Churches ‘Together 2022’ held at Himley Park.
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Partnering with three other organisations, we have begun planning a Mental Health conference for churches in November 2023.
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In September 2022 we took on our second member of part-time staff, creating a staff team of three and increasing our capacity.
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We moved into an office space for the first time, enabling us to work more effectively as a team.
We would like to acknowledge and thank our grant funders over this last year - Birmingham & Black Country Communities Fund, administered via the Heart of England Community Foundation, The Wesleyan Foundation, administered via the Heart of England Community Foundation, The Coop Local Community Fund, and Set Me Free Trust.
Thank you also to Expocet Ltd for their donations as well as to individual donors, whose contributions also make our work possible.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Income generation
The total income for the year was £38,677 (2021: £51,110) which was generated through voluntary donations, grants and educational sales.
Expenditures
Total expenditures were £46,519 (2021: £38,151).
Funds
Overall funds are £54,905 (2021: £62,747) of which restricted and designated funds are £34,141 (2021:£44,110 ).
Reserves policy
The charity holds unrestricted and restricted funds. Transfers are made from unrestricted to restricted funds in order to prevent restricted funds from going into deficit. Our overall policy for unrestricted funds is to hold reserves at a minimum threshold necessary to operate the organisation (not more than 3 months expenditure) or higher when specific projects are being planned for subsequent years.
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TRUSTEES’
RESPONSIBILITIES
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements conform to the charities SORP. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
Anthony Henson as Chair on behalf of the Trustees
Signed:
Date: 20/02/2023
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENGAGE TRUST UK
on the accounts for the year to 30[st] September 2022 as set out on pages 8–14 in this document
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 Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Independent examiner's statement
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities 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 Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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1) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Mervyn Thomas 128 Putnoe Lane Bedford MK41 8LS
Dated: 07/12/2022
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STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the accounting period 1st October 2021 to 30th.September 2022
| Incoming Resources | Notes 3 |
Unrestricte d Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 11,199 17,666 28,865 47,886 9,812 - 9,812 3,224 21,011 17,666 38,677 51,110 - 281 281 1,061 12,884 33,354 46,238 37,090 12,884 33,635 46,519 38,151 8,127 (15,969) (7,842) 12,959 (6,000) 6,000 - - |
Unrestricte d Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 11,199 17,666 28,865 47,886 9,812 - 9,812 3,224 21,011 17,666 38,677 51,110 - 281 281 1,061 12,884 33,354 46,238 37,090 12,884 33,635 46,519 38,151 8,127 (15,969) (7,842) 12,959 (6,000) 6,000 - - |
Unrestricte d Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 11,199 17,666 28,865 47,886 9,812 - 9,812 3,224 21,011 17,666 38,677 51,110 - 281 281 1,061 12,884 33,354 46,238 37,090 12,884 33,635 46,519 38,151 8,127 (15,969) (7,842) 12,959 (6,000) 6,000 - - |
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| Voluntary income | 28,865 47,886 |
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| Charitable activities | 9,812 3,224 |
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| Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Raising funds Charitable activities Total Charitable Resources Expended Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
38,677 51,110 |
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| 281 1,061 |
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| 46,238 37,090 |
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| 46,519 38,151 |
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| (7,842) 12,959 |
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| 2,127 (15,969) 6,000 (7,842) 12,959 |
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| 62,747 50,425 |
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| 20,764 28,141 6,000 54,905 62,747 |
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2022
BALANCE SHEET
| At at 30th.September 2022 Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments Cash at Bank Total current assets Short Term Liabilities Total Current assets Total Assets Charity Funds: Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds Total funds |
Notes 6 |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 3,904 - - 3,904 - 3,307 - - 3,307 - 22,131 28,141 6,000 50,272 63,084 |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 3,904 - - 3,904 - 3,307 - - 3,307 - 22,131 28,141 6,000 50,272 63,084 |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds Funds Fund Fund 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 3,904 - - 3,904 - 3,307 - - 3,307 - 22,131 28,141 6,000 50,272 63,084 |
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| 25,438 28,141 6,000 53,579 63,084 |
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(2,578) (337) |
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| 22,860 28,141 6,000 51,001 62,747 |
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| 26,764 28,141 6,000 54,905 62,747 20,764 20,764 19,359 28,141 28,141 44,110 6,000 6,000 |
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| 20,764 28,141 6,000 54,905 62,747 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Anthony Henson as Chair on behalf of the trustees
The notes on pages 10 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2022
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
1.2 Going concern
The Charity is a going concern. Income generation through members’ donations is maintaining adequate reserves and restrictive funds are adequate.
1.3 Change of accounting policy
The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.
1.4 Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the period.
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognized at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
2.2 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. Transfers are made from unrestricted to restricted funds as necessary to prevent restricted funds from going into deficit. Transfers are made from unrestricted to designated funds in accordance with the charityes strategy and reserves policy.
2.3 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the income and it is more likely than not that it will receive the resources and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the SoFA when receivable. Grants are included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria above are met and in the case of performance-related grants income is recognized to the extent that the specified goods or services have been provided. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be measured reliably. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Investment income is included when received.
2.4 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognized on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT that cannot be recovered, which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity (as a charitable company) and include the audit fees and costs linked to the charity’s legal constitution.
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2.6 Pension costs
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme. The charity contribution is limited to the contributions disclosed in note 3.
2.7 Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
2.8 Creditors
Creditors (including accruals) are recognized when due at the balance sheet date.
3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
| 3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME | ||||
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ |
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| Voluntary Income | ||||
| Company Donations | 5,674 - |
5,674 5,657 |
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| charity Donations | - | - |
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1,500 |
| Personal Donations | 5,525 - |
5,525 6,735 |
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| Grants | - | 17,666 17,666 33,994 |
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| Total Voluntary Income | 11,199 17,666 28,865 47,886 |
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| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Educational Sales | 9,812 - |
9,812 3,224 |
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| TOTAL INCOME | 21,011 17,666 38,677 51,110 |
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4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
| 4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE | ||||
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| Expenditure on raising funds | Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ |
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| Website and Publicity | - | 3,092 3,092 1,061 |
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| Total expenditure on raising funds | - | 3,092 3,092 1,061 |
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| Expenditure on Charitable Activities | ||||
| Employee Salaries | 9,606 22,414 32,020 29,684 |
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| Employer's National Insurance | 894 2,086 2,980 2,591 |
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| Pension E/R | 605 1,411 2,015 |
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| IT and communications | 489 1,142 1,631 3,619 |
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| Admin Costs | 564 1,317 1,881 330 |
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| Legal and Insurance | 533 1,245 1,778 407 |
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| Direct Project costs | 144 337 481 372 |
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| Bank fees | 25 | 57 |
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| Travel and expenses | 46 | 108 154 - |
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| Training | 122 284 405 - |
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| Total Charitable activities | 13,028 30,399 43,427 37,090 |
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| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 13,028 33,491 46,519 38,151 |
4.1 Staff
The number of paid employees is 3 (Previous year 2)
4.2 Expense Disclosures
Trustees did not receive payment or expenses in the year.
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5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||||
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| Computers Equipment & Fittings Total |
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| Cost | £ | £ | £ | |
| Brought Forward | - | - |
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| Additions in the year at cost | ||||
| Cumulative Cost | ||||
| Depreciation | ||||
| Brought Forward | - | - |
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| Depreciation in the year | 644 64 |
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| Cumulative Depreciation | 644 64 |
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| Net Book Value | ||||
| Net Book Value at Sept 2021 | - | - |
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| Net Book Value at Sept 2022 | ||||
| 6 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS | ||||
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| Prepaid Office Rent | ||||
| Prepaid Furniture Deposit | ||||
| Total Debtors and Prepayments | ||||
| 7 CREDITORS | ||||
| Short term creditors | £ |
8. CHARITY FUNDS
Details of All Funds with movements during the reporting period 2021 - 2022
| Brought | Carried | ||||
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| Forward | Income Expenditure Transfers Forward |
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| Unrestricted General Fund | 18,637 | 21,011 (12,884) (6,000) 20,764 |
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| Restricted Funds | - | ||||
| Schools "Worth It" Project | 44,110 | 17,666 |
(33,635) - |
28,141 | |
| Total Restricted Funds | 44,110 | 17,666 (33,635) - |
28,141 |
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| Educational Development | - | - |
- | 6,000 | 6,000 |
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| Total Designated Funds | - | - | - | 6,000 6,000 |
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| Total Funds | 62,747 | 38,677 (46,519) - |
54,905 |
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