NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2024
Charity number 1165642
ANMIIAI nEmT 21n ijp Herllykn.. , NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO | 80- 84 Ellesmere Road t: 01912983201 Benwell Newcastle upon Tyne e: nbyp1000@btconnect.com NE4 8TS. w.northbenwellyouthproject.co.uk Charity Number: 1165642 YOUTH PROJECT
As we close out another year, l am delighted to share the outstanding progress we've made across numerous areas of North Benwell Youth Partnership. It ha5 been a year full of dedication, resilience, and accomplishments, and l am proud of the incredible efforts of our staff, volunteers, and young people. potatoes and carrots. .testament to our commitment to holistic learning and engagement. This year. we've continued to strengthen our ties with other community organisations. Our participation in the Centre for Social justice event opened new doors to potential funding avenues and gave us a platform to raise the issues facing grassroots organisations like ours at a national level. A heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the fundraising efforts for the new minibus. While our current one is being repaired. our Go Fund Me campaign, plus support from events like the Riverside Christmas Market, have kept momentum going. We are grateful for the communitys generosity and will continue to explore every avenue for securing a reliable minibus. Our team continue5 to work with enthusiasm and dedication, and we are delighted to welcome two new members to rhe team. This has enabled the project to expand opening times, particularly on a Saturday. Our work in partnership with Hat Trick, exploring barriers for young women in sports, continues to galn momentum. We are excited to see the fruits of this collaboration in the form of swimming lessons and Nintendo Switchjust Dance Sessions, which will engage even more of our community in health and fitne55 activities. On the funding front, we've had several notable successes this year, including £33,000 from the Million Hours Fund. £30,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation. and £10.000 from the Wellesley Trust. These contributions will allow us to maintain and expand ourgroupwork sessions and activities, including the incredibly successful summer programme. We are also grateful for smaller but impartful grants that have supported specific projetts. such as the £1,000 for private swimming lessons for girls and youngwornen. Our project has been buzzing with activity throughout the year, and I want to extend a special thanks to the Youth Participation Committee IYPCI for their exceptional initiative. Their hard work resulted in successful events like the Halloween Disco, Riverside Christrnas Market. and the unforgettable Easter coach trip to South Shields. These events not only brought our young people together but also raised vital funds for the organisation, including their contribution to the minibus appeal. The future looks bright, and we are already planning an exciting programme for next year. Our 25th Anniversary celebrations will be a key highlight. We will also continue to pursue new funding opportunities and partnerships that align with our goals of enriching the lives of our young people and supporting the broader community. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of our staff and volunteers. Their resilience and passion are truly inspiring. This summer was packed with enriching experiences: from Beadnell residential trips to adventures in Liverpool, the YPC pool party, and surf lessons. The young people thrived during these activities. which also provided valuable life skills and memories that will stay with them for years to come. Our garden project also bore fruit lor rather, vegetablesll with a beautiful crop of IVS been a year of growth. not just for our young people. but for our physical space as well. Our newly installed summer house has provided us with a wonderful new area for group 5e55ions. one-to-one work. and artivities. This. combined with the ongoing maintenance work, has ensured chat our environment remains safe. welcoming and conducive to learAing and fun. Thank you all for your continued support. Together, we have achieved much. and I look forward to all that 2025 will bring. Thanks, Andrea Sporwart
4•NIvEisfyfy 15 YEARg Of vjye)? Please reacl our 20ih anniversary report for a full history of the projecvs development. for children and young people living In North Benwell. We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of North Benwell Youth Project. 25 years of serving the local community. We will be holding a community event at the Ven Bede church hall to celebrate with children, young people, parents, residents and 4 2023-2024 organisations we have worked This report will be celebrating the alongside. work which has taken place during Ihe past year. After 25 years we are working with Ihe next generation, many parents attended when they were growing l* On a personal note, I was up and want their children to have ovetwhelmed with the surprise event the same experiences. organised for my birthday in August by Lisa and the Young People5 Committee. I wa5 led blind fold to the Ven Bede Church where children, young people, rrusrees. parenrs, local organisations, the vicar and community police had gathered quietly, they yelled out'happy birthdayl. So much planning and effort went into the event- a delicious buffet. balloon decoratlons, local bands, arts and crafts, photo I presentations. face painter. and bouncy castle. What an amazing day. Thank you. Thank you The idea of NBYP first began when A the vicar of the Ven Bede Church. john Hardy was facing issues when young people were vandalising the roof of the church. He could have informed the police, but he opted for meaningful engagement, understanding that the young people needed somewhereto han8OUtwith friends and take part in enriching ,Ictivities. Highlights have included- . The growth of our Saturday work Events organised by ouryoung Peoples Committee . Our new summer house . Developing young volunteers Huge thank you to our exceptional trustees. staff team and funders for making NBYP a special place Margaret Ridley
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OIAR WORk 1019J - lOI+ ThE Im?ORTAE Of (qROLI? WORK young people take part in a diverse range of activities. of their choosing. We have an informal way of supporting children to learn while doing. All attendance is voluntary. they come because they want to come. Giving them control of their sessions gives them a sense of belonging and ownership. and self-worth, communication skills, sharing. patience, understanding unacceptable behaviour. negotiating the list is not exhaustive. l There is no financial cost to families. all our sessions and offsite activities are free. We offer group sessions for all ages juniors -8-11, Inters 12-15. Seniors 16+. We run 12 different sessions a week 50 we can include everyone who wants tojoin. Having fun 15 always high on the agenda. young people are often coping with many challenges and know at NBYP they can relax and let off steam. We offer a safe welcoming space, right on their doorstep. Children and It is not about the activity itself. but all the skills they develop while being together - building self-confidence JLITrJIOR (qROLIFS behaviours. Overall, they have blossomed into great young people with growing confidence levels. improved English-speaking skills and more ofan awareness ofthe world around them. We currently run 3 Junior sessions with different attendees for each one. This age group come with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. They learn to socialise, make new friends, learn they have a voice and can direct their own sessions. Duringthe sessions the chIldn have learnt to cook more challenging recipes including healthier options. It 15 important for these children to learn social skills outside of school whilst developing their confidence and working on acceptable They have taken part in activities which improve their ability to cope with lifeis challenges. get involved in team building exercises. shared resources and ideas with others.
IIJ1ERMEDU41E (4Roupg Transitioning from junior school to high school is an unsettling time, adapting to new routines and Strurtures. Dealing with pubety, gender identity are just a few challenges young people face growing up. Workers are there to listen and guide when risky behaviour5 become apparent. The young people need a safe environment where they can talk in confidence and be listened to. Older members can act as a mentorto the younger members. Often, they have experienced the same issues and can empathise. SENIOR ARoupg Young people 16+ attending NBYP often need guidance from workers, a safe place to talk about their life, relationships, their future, issues worrying them. One of their favourite sessions is to talk. Many are adjusting to life away from school and education, somewhere Ihey have attended since they were veryyoung. Workers can support them on the next step of theirjourney by helping with college applications, apprenticeships, apply for jobs, opening bank account5. The groups still enjoy cooking sessions, challenging each other, visiting gyms, drives out in the minibus. games of pool
P& vill RECOM SOFT SUPPLIE5 gkThRDAY WORk Each week the young people can do a different craft or art piece of their choice. We have tried several quick recipes including biscuits. croissants, churros and pizza making. They choose to take part in crafts. art competitions. playing on the Playstation as well as chatting with staff and friends. Saturdaywork has now been running for a year!11 This has been the busiest session of the week for the past year with triple the amount ofyoung people who would normally attend a single session. There have been many new faces attending getting to know others who attend during the week. As itis an open session we have had many different age groups mixing, doing similar things. Thanks to the funding we were given, staff have been able to provide the activities the young people have asked to do whilst making sure they have a warm meal when not at school. Overall, the open session has been a total success not just for staff and the young people but also for the young people who have gained experience volunteerin& bringing them out of their shell and giving them a lot more confidence in their abilities to engage with others. Therefore. offering them an opportunity to come together in a safe space. meet friends have food and do activities. There is a weekly pool competition which provides the winner with a small prize to take home. Furthermore, it opened up an opportunity forayoung person who volunteers during the week to become a paid member of staff on a Saturday raising their confidence and work experience levels. 12
YOLIN& ?EO*LE'g I COMMrnEE l * What another busy year the YPC have had! They are excelling in everything they do and are a credit to NBYP. They meet every other Thursdayto discuss and plan their next idea. The aim ofthe YPC is to support the work of the project, giving them a voice of how they would like to direct the project. It helps them to develop an array of skills that will benefit chem in their future. such as planning and organisation, budgeting, leadership, communication, and teamwork. In the last year they have: Organised a Halloween disco at the Ven Bede church hall for children who attend the project. Put together art packs and food parcels for families at Christmas. Made a variety of crafts to sell at a Chri5tma5 market held at Riverside project. At Easter they organised a community coach trip to take families to South Sheilds for the day, they provided snacks and fair tickets. Organised a summer pool party at Elswick pool and a buffet for after. 11 Organised a surprise celebration event for the project coordinators birthday inviting families, trustees, workers from other organisations, the local vicar and the police. They had bands playing, arts and crafts, food, bouncy castle, a raffle and lots of decorations. They have organised various raffles to raise money for the project such as a large food hamper and a pamper hamper.
r4 YOIANQ WORkERg ¢ VOLIAN1EERS Many of our sessions are supported byvolunteers who attend NBYP. Filip supports the music 5e5sion5, Keera with the girls, group5, Martina and Laura with Saturdals 5e55ion5. We recently employed 2 young people to help with Saturda(s session as they are very busy. Filw. Keera and lan both for 4 hours support Lisa and lenifer to run the artivities.
Mugic AT iJe>y? Music session continue to run every Monday and Wednesday thanks to Gemarts and the East by Northeast */ music project. We have a music room full of instruments and microphones. Gemarts provide talented professional musician to teach and mentor children and young people. They can get involved in everything from writing lyrics. singin& rapping, learning an instrument and performing at local events. Lily who attends the girl's session has come on in leap5 and bounds. Her confidence has grown after eaih singing performance. the latest being at the Benstock Festival. All young people get the opportunity to perform if they choose to. This year they have performed at our annual celebration event. a sharlng performance at the Light Transformational Church and a birthday celebration at the Ven Bede church. As well as learning new music, the boys enjoy playing and singing traditional Roma music. remembering and celebrating their heritage.
ARTS DETA(MED WORK Detsched work is a way of meeting young people outside, on the streets near where they live. Workers tend to stay around the vicinity of terraces where the groups congregate. The Box is a popular meeting spot for all ages as there are seats and fenced court to play football. Not all young people want to attend the project bose, detached Is another way of meeting young people and letting them know what support we can offer, orjust to have a chat. It is always good to catch up with those used to attend. cg - WJAThNAL C11tZEN SERVICE $1.,; Funding from the National Citizen Service has helped us to focus on 15-17-year-old to develop a range of Skill including life skills, employability and social action. This is to help prepare them forwhen they leave education and enter the employment market. They can be part ofa weeklygroup or one to one Support for employability se55ion5. Often when we help a young person write their C.V it can been a challenge when they don't have any formal qualifications or experience to add. Taking part in project artivitie5, learning new skill and volunteering, they can boost their confidence and develop an array of transferable One to One Support 16- 25 Years One to one 5UPPQrt 15 run5 better when a young person has an appointment. This means workers can priorities that young person's needs. Finding N.1. numbers . Opening a bank account Helping to get l.D. documents Applying to college I training courses Apply for a provlfjional Driving license Looking for work Searching for their first home Medical appointments Applying for grantsl student loans
MLIM'g &ROLA? This year we have supported one member with her volunceering role, given support around benefits and health care. They continue to explore new recipes and try new food5.' they ave tried out new places to take their children. They went to Lilidorei at Alnwick gardens which was great lun and Hall Hill Farm in Durham which had a mixture of animals and rides for all ages. This group has been running for many years now. The mums have regularly attended everyThursday to have a cuppa whi15t chatting to others who attend to get some advice or a short break from daily life. The younger children who attend with their mums get the opportunity 4 to 50cialise with other children whilst playing with the many toys we have collected over the years. Due to the growing number of young people attending the projertwe have been limited to how many cimes we can take this group out which has meant trips being changed to during a week which also limit5 the amount of time we can go out. This group continue to engage with staff and others who attend gaining knowledge and experience to improve their lives. ', miiiii I 'ffj . IJEW SIAMMER MougE We were given a second hand outdoor shed a fewyears ago but overtime it became unsafe. It is cosy, has deckchairs and a bean bag sofa. We have a portable heater so it can be used all year round. We are always trying to gain more space in the project base. There are no more walls we can knock downl Funding from William Leech meant we could replace it for a bigger summer house, one we could use as an extra room when needed. The Young People Committee decorate it for Halloween and Christmas.
(qROWIN(4 VE(4 gLITrORThQ IIE COMMuNftY Many who we support are from the Eastern European Roma community, they trust the workers, we will help ere we can. For the first time we attempted to grow our own vegetables. There is a growing need from residents I parents asking for our Settled Status applications has been help. Families are struggling with the an ongoing struggle for many. Sylwia increases in the cost of living. rising a EUSS advisor from Migrant Help, energy prices and increased rents. has been attending the project every fortnight to help with applications. We have had families being evicted l• She has a lot of experience and from their homes and comingto the knowledge ofthe scheme. projert distraughL they did not know where else to 80. We planted potatoes. carrots and tomatoes from seed. Potatoes and tomatoes grew well, carrots were small - but all a learning curve for next year. Other types of support given include,. We are a youth project first and foremosc but we feel a responsibility to support parents of the children and young peoplewework with. We are not experts but will listen and try to work out the best place for SUPt)ort. helping to make phone calls. fill in applications on rheir behalf as often there are language barriers. Universal Credit issues and applications Apostils ID and passport applications Grants to supply household items School applications Explaining official letters Housing issues LYIIL, l T•Cf.J 18
Free Giveaway Days Every few months we hold free giveaway days. We receive donations of clothes, toys, baby equipment household items etc. When our storge room is full. we bring it all downstairs. sort it all out into sizes etc. Residents makean appointmentand can come along and take what they need. In winterwe supply warm coats and hats, in SLJmmer. swimming costumes and light clothing. As well as supporting local families we are recycling and preventing items from going to landfill. Food Parcels Each Wednesdaywe continue to provide food parcels for local families. There is a charge of £1 to cover our Fareshare membership costs. The parcels contain fresh fruit and vegetables, baked products, meat, sometimes tins, cooking sauces, drinks etc. This year we received funding from Hill-Dickeson Trust that tmeant we could supplement the parcels with extra food such as fresh bread, cereal and milk. YOIAN(q C+Efg something delicious home. they are developing many skills such as following a recipe. weighing and measurin& time management, creativity, and attention to detail. Cooking and baking have always been a popular activity in sessions, for all ages. Not only do they get to take We try to make everything from Scratch where possible.
MOLIDAY ?RO&RkMMEg The past year we have visited various swimming pools. with Haltwhistle outdoor pool being the most popular. Groups have gone surfing at South Sheilds surf school, tour of Stjames Park. Lilidorei Adventure Park in Alnwick. Ninja Warrior assault COLJrse. beach days. residential to Liverpool and Beadnell Bay, trampolining. roller skatin& snow- tubing. laser tag, escape rooms. These activities give new experiences of visiting places near and far, developingvaluable life skills, rnaking memories to treasure. with no financial cost attached. Every School holiday we organise trips to a variety of locations. Sumrnertime we try to keep the activities outdoors, wintertime Is a time for ice skating.
MOLIDAY ?RO&RkMMEg The past year we have visited various swimming pools, with Haltwhistle outdoor pool being the most popular. Groups have gone surfing at South Sheilds surf school. tour of Stjames Park. Lilidorei Adventure Park in Alnwick. Ninja Warrior assault course. beach days, residential to Liverpool and Beadnell Bay, trampolining. roller skarin& snow- tubing. laser tag, escape rooms. These activities give new experiences of visiting places near and far, developingvaluable life skills, making memories to treasure. with no financial cost attached. Every School holiday we organise trips to a variety of locations. Summertime we try to keep the activities outdoors, wlntertlme Is a time for ice skating.
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Vglsy IQ, What Is Youth Work Youth workers play a crucial role in the lives of many thousands ofyoung people. They bring fun, a sense of Structure and a whole host of new opportunities to the people theywork with, broadening their horizons, b005tlng their social skills and giving them a place to simply be themselves. 11 By supporting young people at one of the most important periods of their lives they help them learn new skills, embrace their passions and develop a sense of identity and independence. And because youth work is not confined to a single location or structured curriculum, it offers a flexibility that traditional education cannot. Youth workers build voluntary, trusted relationships wlth young people, away from many ofthe other pressures thty may be faclng In thelr live& (National Youth 4gencyl What Is the North Benwell Youth Projert CIO? The North Benwell Youth Projett CIO is a charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a constitution which states every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. The objects of the CIO are to help young people up to the age of 25 living in North Benwell (the area of benefit), especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities so as to develop their capabilitie5 that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. The trustees have ensured that benefit to the local c has been at the centre of the work of the project.
gTAff AN)D COMMITtEE MEMe)ERg Management Committee Ch(yirper50n - Andrea Spowart Treosurer- Glen Foreman Trustees - james Garratt. Mike Keller. Kirsty Daniels Young Per50n5 Represent(Jtive - Keera Storey Staff Team Margaret Ridley Lisa Young Malcolm Wharton Sarah Howe Jennifer Horvathova - Tr(Jinee Youth Worker Sue Leeder- Administrotor Laura Ward - Volunteers 11 Young Peoples Commlttee and Young Volunteers Martina Horvathova Lucie Cinov Marketa Ga2iova Keera Storey Jennifer Horvathova Adela Sivakova Young Volunteers Filip Sivak, Lucie Cinova. Keera Storey. Adela Sivakova. Martina Horvathova 4rx'
NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
1. Public benefit
The Board of Trustees has referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and planning its future activities. This annual report will aim to demonstrate the link between our charitable activity and how this benefits our service users.
2. Financial review
North Benwell Youth Project CIO are funded by a variety of income. The total income for the year was £123,888. This income is allocated across respective funds on the Statement of Financial Activities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.
The Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024, shows a net deficit across all funds of -£23,865 (2023: -£76,788).
The Balance Sheet at 31 March 2024 shows total funds carried forward of £107,080 of which £102,935 are restricted funds, the unrestricted reserves are £4,145.
Reserves policy
The Board of Trustees has examined the charities requirements for reserves in light of the major risks to the organisation. The established policy is for unrestricted funds held by the charity to be set at 5 months of the expenditure plus estimated redundancy and close down costs; the unrestricted fund for the year is £4,145. The reserves are needed to maintain the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. The reserves are also needed to cover the costs of potential redundancies.
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
3. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
Charity Name North Benwell Youth Project CIO Registered 1165642 Charity Number Trustees Andrea Spowart Chair Kirsty McDine-Daniels Glen Foreman Resigned 17 Dec 2024 Michael Keller James Garratt Chloe Eastabrook Appointed 17 Dec 2024 Project Margaret Ridley Coordinator Registered Office 80-84 Ellesmere Road Elswick Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 8TS Independent Michelle Wright Examiner Woodgate House Wood Street Gateshead NE1 1 9NP Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Customer Service Leicester LE87 2BB
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
4. Structure, governance and management
Governing documents
North Benwell Youth Project CIO is a charitable incorporated organisation, governed by its constitution, adopted on 18[th] February 2016.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected by members of the organisation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and are eligible to stand for re-election each year. There is a minimum of three and maximum of 12 trustees at any given time. The trustees have the power to co-opt up to three other members and agree to meet at least four times a year.
Newly appointed trustees are invited to an induction day which includes meeting with the other trustees and the Coordinator to get an overview of the work of the charity, including its constitution and its finances. Part of this day also includes a brief induction with other key staff members. Trustees are given a copy of the constitution and the previous year's annual report and accounts. Should trustee training be required, this is arranged and once a year a development day is held for all trustees and staff.
Organisation
The trustees administer the charity and the Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the work of the charity on a day-to-day basis.
The trustees are aware that the major risk to the organisation is lack of funding. Each quarter the risk is assessed when budgets are compared to actual spend and reserves are reviewed on a yearly basis to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover five months running costs and any possible redundancy costs.
Risk management
The management committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
5. Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees on … �1��1����� ……………….. and signed on their behalf by:
Chloe Eastabrook Chair Treasurer
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
For the year ended 31 March 2024
I report on the financial statements of North Benwell Youth Project CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 30 to 40.
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.
The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, 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
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
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.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michelle Wright Woodgate House 5c Wood Street Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE11 9NP Date: �1��1�����
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 March 2024
| 6 7 Expenditure on: 10 Operation of the charity Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement of funds Charitable activities Total income Donations and legacies Income from: Charitable activities Grants and contracts Notes Total funds carried forward Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 739 - 8,831 5,558 5,558 3,273 872 4,145 |
Restricted Funds £ - 115,057 115,057 142,195 142,195 ( 27,138 ) 130,073 102,935 |
Total 2024 £ 739 115,057 123,888 147,753 147,753 ( 23,865 ) 130,945 107,080 |
Total 2023 £ |
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| 52 63,528 |
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| 146,808 | ||||
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| ( 76,788 ) 207,733 |
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| 130,945 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Charity Number 1165642
NORTH BENWELL YOUTH PROJECT CIO
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March 2024
| Total 2024 £ £ Current assets Debtors 18 2,895 Cash at bank and in hand 19 108,159 Total current assets 111,053 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 20 ( 3,973 ) Net current assets 107,080 Total assets less current liabilities 107,080 Total net assets or liabilities 107,080 Funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 4,145 Restricted income funds 102,935 Total funds 107,080 Treasurer The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the Board on: and are signed on its behalf by: Chloe Eastabrook Notes �1��1����� |
Total 2024 £ £ Current assets Debtors 18 2,895 Cash at bank and in hand 19 108,159 Total current assets 111,053 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 20 ( 3,973 ) Net current assets 107,080 Total assets less current liabilities 107,080 Total net assets or liabilities 107,080 Funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 4,145 Restricted income funds 102,935 Total funds 107,080 Treasurer The notes on pages 32 to 40 form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the Board on: and are signed on its behalf by: Chloe Eastabrook Notes �1��1����� |
£ 2,350 134,389 136,739 ( 5,794 ) |
Total 2023 £ |
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| 872 130,073 |
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| 130,945 | |||
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
2 Basis of accounting
2.1 Basis of preparation
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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
North Benwell Youth Project CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
2.2 Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £4,145 and has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
3 Income
3.1 Recognition of income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
3.2 Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
3.3 Grants and donations
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.
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3.4 Volunteer help
The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
3.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
3.6 Income from membership subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in donations and legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.
3.7 Investment gains and losses
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
3.8 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the
4 Expenditure and liabilities
4.1 Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
4.2 Charitable activities
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of trips and events and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
4.3 Governance and support costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable
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For the year ended 31 March 2024
activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
4.4 Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
4.5 Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
4.6 Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
5 Assets
5.1 Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis, the charity does not currently have any tangible fixed assets:
Equipment 25% Straight line over four years
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Analysis of income
| 6 7 8 9 |
Donations and legacies Charitable activities Income from grants and contracts 46 Wearside Group Street Games County Durham Community Foundation Community Foundation Henry Smith Big Lottery LGA Foundation Other trading activities Fundraising events Other income Income from investments Grants received Newcastle City Council Hat Trick Key Fund Garfield Weston Room hire Bank interest Newcastle City Council Warm Spaces Donations received |
Unrestricted Funds £ 739 739 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,900 17 5,434 7,351 741 741 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 31,341 250 402 3,902 300 8,450 6,321 1,347 15,000 34,000 5,796 7,948 115,057 - - - - - - |
Total 2024 £ 739 739 - 31,341 250 402 3,902 300 8,450 6,321 1,347 15,000 34,000 5,796 7,948 115,057 1,900 17 5,434 7,351 741 741 |
Total 2023 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | |||||
| 52 | |||||
| 63,528 - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| 63,528 | |||||
| 1,440 - 5,000 |
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| 6,440 | |||||
| - | |||||
| - |
Income was £123,888 (2023: £70,018) of which £8,831 was unrestricted or designated (2023: £11,160) and £115,057 was restricted (2023: £58,858)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| 10 | Charitable activities Direct costs Staff other costs Support costs Printing, postage & stationery IT costs Repairs and maintenance Governance costs Bank Charges Rent and rates Telephone and fax Other project activities Subscriptions and membership Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts Professional fees Cleaning & hygiene Other office expenses Trustee expenses and AGM Wages and salaries Transport costs Volunteers Utilities |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 915 249 - - - - 680 320 - - - - - 1,204 946 280 966 5,558 |
Restricted Funds £ 86,190 - 28,170 2,500 20 5,850 5,302 - - 1,196 1,176 3,291 4,321 3,116 1,064 - - - 142,195 |
Total 2024 £ 86,190 915 28,419 2,500 20 5,850 5,302 680 320 1,196 1,176 3,291 4,321 3,116 2,268 946 280 966 147,753 |
Total 2023 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82,723 - 34,685 - - - - - - - - - - - 29,150 250 - - |
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| 146,808 |
Expenditure on charitable activities was £147,753 (2023: £146,806) of which £5,558 was unrestricted or designated (2023: £37,545) and £142,195 was restricted (2023: £109,261)
11 Fees for examination of the accounts
| Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts Other accountancy services paid to the examiner |
2024 £ 696 3,336 4,032 |
2023 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 250 - |
||
| 250 |
There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2023: £nil)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
12 Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel
| Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan) |
2024 £ 81,050 5,457 1,437 87,943 |
2023 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 75,833 5,611 1,279 |
||
| 82,723 |
No employee received remuneration above £60,000 (2023: nil)
The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees and the charity manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £37,544 (2023: £37,544).
13 Staff numbers
The average monthly head count was 5 staff (2023: 4 staff) and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year were as follows:
| Charitable activities The parts of the charity in which the employee's work |
2024 Number 3.0 3.0 |
2023 Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | ||
| 3.0 |
14 Transactions with trustees
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.
Trustees' expenses
No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.
Transaction(s) with related parties
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.
15 Defined contribution pension scheme
The charitable company contributes to individual private staff pension schemes. The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity.
16 Corporation Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
| 17 Tangible fixed assets Cost Balance brought forward Additions Disposals Balance carried forward Depreciation Basis Rate Balance brought forward Depreciation charge for year Disposals Balance carried forward Net book value Brought forward Carried forward 18 Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year) 19 Bank current account Cash in hand 20 PAYE & NI Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year) Other creditors Independent examination of accounts Other accruals Trade creditors Pension Cash at bank and in hand Prepayments Accruals |
2024 £ 2,895 2,895 2024 £ 107,970 189 108,159 2024 £ - 1,152 296 696 988 841 3,973 |
Equipment £ 10,321 - - 10,321 SL 25% 10,321 - - 10,321 - - 2023 £ 2,350 2,350 2023 £ 134,389 - 134,389 2023 £ 4,153 - - 250 1,391 - 5,794 |
Total £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,321 - - |
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| 10,321 | |||
| 10,321 - - |
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| 10,321 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
21 Events after the end of the reporting period
No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.
22 Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds
| Unrestricted funds General unrestricted fund Totals |
Fund balances brought forward £ 872 872 |
Incoming resources £ 8,831 8,831 |
Resources expended £ ( 5,558 ) (5,558) |
Transfers £ - - |
Fund balances carried forward £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,145 | |||||
| 4,145 |
Purpose of unrestricted funds
General unrestricted fund The 'free reserves' of the charity
Analysis of movement in restricted funds
| Restricted funds Core costs Senior Worker Healthy Communities Key Fund Willan trust Totals |
Fund balances brought forward £ 1 1 124,049 1,105 4,917 130,073 |
Incoming resources £ - - 113,710 1,347 - 115,057 |
Resources expended £ ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 134,824 ) ( 2,452 ) ( 4,917 ) (142,195) |
Transfers £ - - - - - - |
Fund balances carried forward £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - 102,935 - - |
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| 102,935 |
Purpose of restricted funds
Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor.
Core costs Senior Worker Healthy Communities Key Fund Willan trust
Support and governance
To fund the salary and on costs of the Senior Worker To fund other salaries and activities To fund specific Key Fund projects To fund music resources
23 Capital commitments
As at 31 March 2024, the charity had no capital commitments (2023 -£nil)
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For the year ended 31 March 2024
24 Analysis of net assets between funds
| nalysis of net assets between funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other net current assets/(liabilities) Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted Funds £ 5,223 ( 1,078 ) 4,145 |
Restricted Funds £ 102,935 - 102,935 |
Total 2024 £ 108,159 ( 1,078 ) 107,080 |
Total 2023 £ |
| 134,389 ( 3,444 ) |
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| 130,945 |
25 Guarantee
There have been no guarantees given by the charity at 31 March 2024.
26 Debt
There is no debt outstanding which is owed by the charity and which is secured by an excess charge on any of the assets of the charity at 31 March 2024.
27 Governing document
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation registered on 18 February 2016 as a body corporate under part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.
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