ENGAGE TRUST UK
Charity number: 1165129
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30th. SEPTEMBER 2024
ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
Contents
| 1–7 | Trustees’ Annual Report |
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| 8 | Independent Examiner’s Report |
| 9 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| 10 | Balance Sheet |
| 11–14 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 30th. September 2024.
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 (resigned March 2025) Leona Grant William Davies Simon Woodward (appointed January 2025) 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:
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(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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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
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 2023-24 has been the development of our mental health and wellbeing offer. This started as 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
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.
Over the last year we have developed Worth-It further, so that it can be delivered in different ways, and isn’t reliant solely on our staff team to deliver it.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Over the last year we worked with over 120 people across the Black Country around the topic of Mental Health and through our Worth-It programme.
Worth-It Schools Programme
Participants in the Worth-It programme over 2023-24 completed the Outcome Star tool at both the start and end of the programme. 57% made progress in three outcome areas, 86% in two outcome areas and 100% in one outcome area. When asked which session they found the most helpful, young people said:
‘Pressure - It made me realise why I was going through feeling how I was.’
‘Family Life - Hearing about other people's stories was nice.’
‘Forgiveness - I can forgive people who I don't really like.’
‘Influence & Forgiveness - Because it impacted me that if you hold a grudge you are only hurting yourself more than the other person.’
School staff said:
‘There has been a massive improvement in the students' attitude to learning and towards people. The behaviour of the students have improved and the goals we set for the individual students have been
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
hit…..The behaviour of the students has massively improved. The percentage of achievement points have increased and the amount of behaviour points they get has decreased. Some students have become noticeably less shy and willing to talk. Students also seem to be happier and have really enjoyed the sessions.’
Worth It 1-1 mentoring
Responding to requests from local third sector organisations, we have adapted the 13 week programme which includes both 1-1 support and group work, into a programme which can be solely used by those delivering 1-1 mentoring. This is available for purchase and use in a variety of settings.
Firm Foundations
This is a programme for primary school children aged 9-11 enabling us to start working with children at an earlier stage, giving them the tools and strategies they need to manage their emotions and make good decisions at such a point in their life that it equips them with firm foundations for the years ahead that face them. The 'Firm Foundations' Wellbeing Programme is designed around children's personal social emotional and health challenges, offering a structured safe environment to explore. Topics include feelings & emotions, healthy boundaries, community & connections, positive friendships, good influences and clear communication. In due course we hope to pilot this programme, allowing us to see firsthand how well the sessions are received, evaluate their impact, get direct feedback from children and staff and then if required, make the relevant changes to strengthen the programme before making it available more widely in future years.
Training for Adults
Working in partnership with two other leading charities, who are active in other boroughs of the Black Country, we created the Love Black Country Mental Health Forum and invited one or two other professionals in the health sector, to join with us with a view to start a conversation around Mental Health with leaders.. Leaders are just as susceptible to mental and emotional health challenges. In 2024 we ran a series of roadshows ‘Compassionate Conversations’.. These provided attendees with
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A greater awareness of the signs and symptoms of anxiety
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The knowledge to safely and compassionately respond to those who are suffering with anxiety and other mental health conditions
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Tools to create a more inclusive and understanding environment within their communities for those who suffer anxiety/poor mental health.
Other activity to specifically note this year includes:
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Increased sales of our ‘Worth-It’ notebooks and journals.
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Our Director was invited to sit on a panel of experts at the West Midlands Mayor Mental Health Forum for youth event.
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We were commissioned by Wolverhampton City Council to deliver a consultation around green spaces in the Merry Hill area of the City. - The outcome of this will lead to communities being transformed from a health perspective..
We would like to acknowledge and thank our grant funders over this last year - The Dulverton Trust, IM Properties Fund and the Graham Griffiths Fund (all administered via the Heart of England Community Foundation), The National Lottery Community Fund, The Eveson Trust and Albert Hunt.
Thank you also to individual donors, and churches whose contributions also make our work possible.
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
| Financial Summary | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Income | 42,995 | 47,243 |
| Expenditure | 53,294 | 54,905 |
| Net Assets (Total funds) | 10,301 | 20,599 |
Financial review
In a climate where small grassroots charities are struggling, to keep going as an organisation and raise funds that put us in a fairly consistent position over the last 3 years, is something we are extremely proud of. However, the slight drop in income this year, did mean that we needed to take the decision to move out of rented office space to reduce costs, and instead return to working from home.
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 2024
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
Leona Grant
Signed:
Date: 26/03/2025
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENGAGE TRUST UK
on the accounts for the year to 30th September 2024 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: 26/03/2025
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
| Incoming Resources | 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary income | 5,916 | - |
5,916 |
11,632 |
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| Generating Funds -Sales | 7,643 | - |
7,643 |
6,040 |
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| Charitable activities | 26 | 29,410 |
29,436 |
29,571 |
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| Total Incoming Resources | 13,586 | 29,410 | 42,995 | 47,243 | |
| Resources Expended | 4 | ||||
| Raising funds | 652 | - |
652 |
7,366 |
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| Charitable activities | 30,601 | 22,041 |
52,642 |
74,183 |
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| Total Resources Expended | 31,253 | 22,041 | 53,294 | 81,549 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | (17,667) | 7,369 | (10,298) | (34,306) | |
| Transfers between funds | 15,000 | (15,000) |
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| Net movement in funds | (2,667) | (7,631) | (10,298) | (34,306) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 8,501 | 12,098 |
20,599 |
54,905 |
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| Total funds carried forward | 5,834 | 4,467 | 10,301 | 20,599 |
(continued)
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
BALANCE SHEET
| BALANCE SHEET | |||||
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| Total | Total |
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| At 30th. September 2024 | Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Funds | Funds |
| Fund | Fund | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | 5 | 4,076 | 4,076 | 4,958 |
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| Current assets | - | - | |||
| Inventory | 6 | - | - | 440 |
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| Debtors (less than 1 year)) | - | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 1,908 | 4,467 |
6,375 |
16,201 |
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| Total current assets | 1,908 | 4,467 | 6,375 | 16,641 | |
| Short Term Liabilities | 7 | (150) | - |
(150) |
(1,000) |
| Total assets less liabilities | 5,834 | 4,467 | 10,301 | 20,599 | |
| Charity Funds | 8 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 5,834 | 5,835 | 8,501 |
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| Restricted Funds | 4,467 | 4,466 |
12,098 |
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| Endowment Fund | - | - |
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| Total funds | 5,834 | 4,467 | 10,301 | 20,599 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Leona Grant
Signed:
Dated: 26/03/2025
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 2024
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 2024
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 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Voluntary Income | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Company Donations | - | - |
- |
3,216 |
| Charity Donations | 1,257 | - |
1,257 |
2,374 |
| Personal Donations | 4,659 | - |
4,659 |
6,042 |
| Total Voluntary Income | 5,916 | - | 5,916 | 11,632 |
| Activities for generating funds | - | |||
| Sales | 7,643 | - |
7,643 |
6,040 |
| Total Activities for generating Funds | 7,643 | - | 7,643 | 6,040 |
| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Grants | - | 29,410 |
29,410 |
29,500 |
| Interest | 26 | - |
26 |
71 |
| Total Charitable Activities | 26 | 29,410 | 29,436 | 29,571 |
| Grand Total Incoming Resources | 13,585 | 29,410 | 42,995 | 47,243 |
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ENGAGE TRUST UK TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30[st] SEPTEMBER 2024
| 4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | Total Funds | |
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Expenditure on raising funds | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Publicity | - | - |
- |
1,895 |
| Website | 573 | - |
573 |
1,877 |
| Fundraiser | 79 | - |
79 |
3,594 |
| Total expenditure on raising funds | 652 | - | 652 | 7,366 |
| Expenditure on Charitable Activities | ||||
| Employee Salaries | 25,041 | 21,254 |
46,295 |
51,383 |
| Employer's National Insurance | - | - |
- |
1,622 |
| Pension Contributions | 1,947 | 688 |
2,635 |
2,548 |
| Training | 120 | - |
120 |
3,801 |
| Expenses | 115 | - |
115 |
905 |
| Administration and Office | 3,163 | 10 |
3,173 |
12,559 |
| Project resources | 215 | 89 |
304 |
1,355 |
| Support Cost Allocation | - | - |
- |
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| Total expenditure on Charitable Expenditure | 30,601 | 22,041 | 52,642 | 74,173 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 31,253 | 22,041 | 53,294 | 81,539 |
4.1 Staff
The number of paid employees is 2 (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 2024
| 5 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | IT Equipment Equipment & Fittings Total |
|---|---|
| £ £ £ |
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| Cost for the year ending 30th. September 2024 | |
| Brought Forward | 2,673 3,854 6,527 |
| Additions in the year at cost | - - - |
| Carried Forward | 2,673 3,854 6,527 |
| Depreciation Rate Applied | |
| Brought Forward | 1,312 257 1,569 |
| Depreciation for the year | 193 688 881 |
| Carried Forward | 1,505 945 2,450 |
| Net Book Value | |
| Net Book Value at September 2023 | 1,361 3,597 4,958 |
| Net Book Value at September 2024 | 1,168 2,909 4,077 |
| 6 INVENTORY Stock of Notebooks for Sale 7 CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS Short Term Creditors and accruals Accruals Creditors |
2024 2023 £ £ - 440 2024 2023 £ £ - - 150 1,000 150 1,000 |
| Total Short term Liabilities |
8. CHARITY FUNDS
Details of All Funds with movements during the CURRENT reporting period 2023-2024 Sum of Amounts by Fund-Project
| Opening | Closing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Balance | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | Balance |
General |
8,501 | 13,585 |
(31,251) |
15,000 |
5,835 |
| Total Unrestricted | 8,501 | 13,585 | (31,251) | 15,000 | 5,835 |
| Worth it schools project | 12,098 | 29,410 | (22,042) |
(15,000) |
4,466 |
| Total Restricted | 12,098 | 29,410 | (22,042) | (15,000) | 4,466 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 20,599 | 42,995 | (53,293) | - | 10,301 |
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