ENGAGE TRUST UK
Charity number: 1165129
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30th. SEPTEMBER 2023
ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
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 2023
The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30th. September 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered charity name: Engage Trust UK Charity registration number: 1165129 Principal office: Corbierre 55 Finchfield Road Wolverhampton WV3 9LQ Trustees: Anthony Henson 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;
(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;
- (e) advancing the Christian religion
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
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 a 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 2022-23 has been the roll-out 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.
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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
There is a fee for us to run the programme in schools. Initially, we offer the programme at a reduced rate and schools then have 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 for 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. 92% of young people made an improvement in at least two outcome areas.
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When asked which week they found most helpful, some comments from young people were: ‘Conflict - Understanding how I have to practise using my upstairs brain.’ ‘Forgiveness - I needed to hear what was said.’
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‘Power of thoughts of words – It made me think about what I was doing before and how it was affecting me.’
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When asked what their biggest takeaways were from the programme. Young people said: ‘Forgiveness, and being a better person.’
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‘That even though the bad things seem easier to hold on to, in the long run always choose the good thing.’
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‘That the choices I make will not only affect me, but others as well.’
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Participants frequently found the 1-1 aspect of the programme useful: ‘It helped me through the day and guided me.’
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‘It motivated me sometimes and made me genuinely happy.’
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‘It was nice to talk about things that upset me or things I really like.’
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‘I had someone there for me when I needed them.’
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Participants frequently recommend the programme: ‘It does help make you feel better about yourself.’
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‘I think it's a great change in environment and the programme helps you learn a lot more about yourself.’
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‘I would recommend it as it helps you find your own path and to work as a team.’
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‘I would recommend ‘Worth-It’ because it could really help someone.’
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‘It is helpful to let your feelings out.’
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‘It can help people find better solutions to deal with issues in their life.’
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‘It was good and actually helpful.’
Other activity to specifically note this year includes:
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Two staff have gained a certificate in Therapeutic Mentoring from the Betsy De Thiery academy.
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Partnering with three other organisations, we worked to plan a Mental Health conference for Churches.
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We launched our ‘Worth-It’ notebooks and journals. .
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Attendance at the Big Church Festival to promote the charity and our ‘Worth It!’ programme
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We held our 7 year celebration, with the Mayor of Wolverhampton officially opening our office space, and from this we gained some publicity in the local newspaper.
We would like to acknowledge and thank our grant funders over this last year - The Harry Payne Fund, administered via the Heart of England Community Foundation, The Allen Lane Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust, Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust, The Albert Hunt Trust and Benefact 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 £47,243 (2022: £38,677) which was generated through voluntary donations, grants and educational sales.
Expenditures
Total expenditures were £81,549 (2022: £46,519).
Funds
Overall funds are £20,599 (2022: £54,905) of which restricted and designated funds are £12,098 (2022: £34,141).
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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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
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 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENGAGE TRUST UK
on the accounts for the year to 30th 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: 05/03/2024
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Total | Total | |||||
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| At 30th. September 2023 | Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Designated | Funds | Funds |
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | 3 | |||||
| Voluntary income | 8,444 | 3,188 | - | 11,632 | 28,865 | |
| Generating Funds -Sales | 6,040 | - | - | 6,040 | ||
| Charitable activities - | ||||||
| Grants | 71 | 29,500 | - | 29,571 | 9,812 | |
| Total Incoming | ||||||
| Resources | 14,555 | 32,688 | - | 47,243 | 38,677 | |
| Resources Expended | 4 | |||||
| Raising funds | 4,509 | 2,857 | - | 7,366 | 281 | |
| Charitable activities | 28,211 | 45,972 | - | 74,183 | 46,238 | |
| Total Resources | ||||||
| Expended | 32,720 | 48,829 | - | 81,549 | 46,519 | |
| Net | ||||||
| income/(expenditure) | (18,165) | (16,141) | - | (34,306) | (7,842) | |
| Transfers between funds | 5,902 | 98 | (6,000) | - | ||
| Net movement in funds | (12,263) | (16,043) | (6,000) | (34,306) | (7,842) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | ||||||
| Total funds brought | ||||||
| forward | 20,764 | 28,141 | 6,000 | 54,905 | 62,747 | |
| Total funds carried | 54,905 | |||||
| forward | 8,501 | 12,098 | - | 20,599 |
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
BALANCE SHEET
| Total | Total | |||||
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| At 30th. September 2023 | Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Designated | Funds | Funds |
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | 5 | 4,958 | 4,958 | 3,904 | ||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Prepayments | 6 | - | 3,307 | |||
| Inventory | 7 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 4,103 | 12,098 | - | 16,201 | 50,272 | |
| Total current assets | 4,103 | 12,098 | - | 17,201 | 53,579 | |
| Short Term Liabilities | 7 | - | - | (2,578) | ||
| Total assets less | ||||||
| liabilities | 9,061 | 12,098 | - | 22,159 | 54,905 | |
| Charity Funds | 8 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 8,501 | 8,501 | 20,764 | |||
| Restricted Funds | 12,098 | 12,098 | 28,141 | |||
| Endowment Fund | - | - | 6,000 | |||
| Total funds | 8,501 | 12,098 | - | 20,599 | 54,905 |
Anthony Henson as Chair on behalf of the trustees
Dated: 18/03/2024
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 2023
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 charities 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 recognised 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.
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
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.
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 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Voluntary Income | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Company Donations | 3,216 | - | 3,216 | 5,674 |
| Charity Donations | 300 | 2,074 | 2,374 | - |
| Personal Donations | 4,928 | 1,114 | 6,042 | 5,525 |
| Total Voluntary Income | 8,444 | 3,188 | 11,632 | 11,199 |
| Activities for generating funds | - | |||
| Sales | 6,040 | - | 6,040 | 9,812 |
| Total Activities for generating | ||||
| Funds | 6,040 | - | 6,040 | 9,812 |
| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Grants | - | 29,500 | 29,500 | 17,666 |
| Interest | 71 | - | 71 | - |
| Total Charitable Activities | 71 | 29,500 | 29,571 | 17,666 |
| Grand Total Incoming Resources | 14,555 | 32,688 | 47,243 | 38,677 |
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4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
| 4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Expenditure on raising funds | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Publicity | 1,895 | - | 1,895 | 3,092 |
| Website | 1,877 | - | 1,877 | |
| Fundraiser | 737 | 2,857 | 3,594 | - |
| Total expenditure on raising funds | 4,509 | 2,857 | 7,366 | 3,092 |
| Expenditure on Charitable Activities | ||||
| Employee Salaries | 51,393 | - | 51,393 | 32,020 |
| Employer's National Insurance | 1,622 | - | 1,622 | 2,980 |
| Pension Contributions | 2,548 | - | 2,548 | 2,015 |
| Training | 950 | 2,851 | 3,801 | 405 |
| Expenses | 219 | 686 | 905 | 154 |
| Administration and Office | 12,514 | 45 | 12,559 | 5,372 |
| Project resources | (35) | 1,390 | 1,355 | 481 |
| Support Cost Allocation | (41,000) | 41,000 | - | |
| Total expenditure on Charitable | ||||
| Expenditure | 28,211 | 45,972 | 74,183 | 43,427 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 32,720 | 48,829 | 81,549 | 46,519 |
4.1 Staff
The number of paid employees is 3 (Previous year 3)
4.2 Expense Disclosures
Trustees did not receive payment or expenses in the year.
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2023
5 Tangible fixed assets
| IT Equipment | Equipment & | Total | |
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| Fittings | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost or valuation for the year ending 30th. September | 2023 | ||
| Brought Forward | 2,318 | 2,294 | 4,612 |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| Additions in the year at cost | 355 | 1,560 | 1,915 |
| Carried Forward | 2,673 | 3,854 | 6,527 |
| Depreciation Rate Applied | |||
| Brought Forward | 644 | 64 | 708 |
| Depreciation for the year | 668 | 193 | 861 |
| Carried Forward | 1,312 | 257 | 1,569 |
| Net Book Value | |||
| Net Book Value at March 2022 | 1,674 | 2,230 | 3,904 |
| Net Book Value at March 2023 | 1,361 | 3,597 | 4,958 |
| 6 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS | |||
| Debtors less than 1 year | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Prepaid Office Rent | - | 1,747 | |
| Prepaid Furniture Deposit | - | 1,560 | |
| Debtors | - | - | |
| Total Debtors and Prepayments | - | 3,307 | |
| 7 INVENTORY | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Stock of Notebooks for Sale | 1,000 | ||
| 8 CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS | |||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Short Term Creditors and | £ | £ | |
| accruals | |||
| Accruals | - | ||
| Creditors | - | 2,578 | |
| Total Short term Liabilities | - | 2,578 |
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9. FUNDS ANALYSIS
| Sum of Amounts by Fund-Project | |||||
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| Opening | Closing | ||||
| Fund | Balance | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | Balance |
General |
20,764 | 14,554 | (32,719) | 5,902 | 8,501.00 |
| Total Unrestricted | 20,764 | 14,554 | (32,719) | 5,902 | 8,501 |
| Worth it schools project | 28,141 | 31,574 | (47,617) | - | 12,098 |
| Ukraine | - | 1,114 | (1,212) | 98 | - |
| Total Restricted | 28,141 | 32,688 | (48,829) | 98 | 12,098 |
| Educational Development | 6,000 | - | - | (6,000) | - |
| Total Designated | 6,000 | - | - | (6,000) | - |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 54,905 | 47,242 | (81,548) | - | 20,599 |
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