Registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales number l 167160 Report of thè trustees and unaudlted financSal statements CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE for the year ended 30 September 2024 BRENNOCKS Incorporated Flnanclal Accountants Lyneholm, Roweltovm Carlis CA6 6LH
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Financlal statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Contents Reference and administratlve details of the charity, its truscees and advisers Trustees, reports Independent Examiner's report Statement of financlal acclvltles Balance sheet 10 NoS to the finanaal statements Detalled statement of financlal actlvlcles 13,14
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Financlal statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Reference and administratlve details Reglstered charlty number: 1167160 England & Wales Prlnclpal address: Suite 7 Carlyle's Court SL Marfs Ga Carlisle CA3 8RY Trustees: Ms Mary Cameron Parker (Secretary) Mrs Jane-ann Clark (Chair) Mr Peor Harrlson {appoinred 14 November 2023) Mr Marcin Reeves Mx Karyn Wood (freasurw) Banker&' Barclays Bank plc 33 English Srreer Carlisle CA3 8JX Independent erntner. Mr Paul Brennock Lyneholm Roweltown Carlisle CA6 6LH Page I
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Flnancial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Jane4nn Clart Chalr and Trusts• What a year!! We've done a lot thls year Including our new prolect wlth funding from CIN It's called Connect wlth Pride and so far we've done 2 and have another booked for January, these have been really good at belng able to work wlth 18 and under wlth thelr famllles In a lovely relaxed safe space doing lots of differenc acclvitles. LGBTea courtesy of magic little grants. wlth lovely entwulnment and was suppor0 by the commlttee and trustees and the older LGBT+ community and as well as our retumlng make wlth prlde prolecc whlch Ss for chlldren tlll the end of prlmary school wlth thelr caregiver& We have also atrended Worklngron ChrS$tmas Ilght swltth on by havlng a Chrlstmas stall whlch after a slow start became very popular and lots of advlce glven as well as LGBT+ ornaments. We have attended school falrs and summer fairs In Carllsle and WorkSngcon, Prkles In Kendal and Sllloth and once yln lots of Infom)atlon gfven out and chats done but all of thls has been alongslde fundralslng and sponsorshlp for our annual event that was seprnber 24. we've struggled getcing sponsorshlp thls year as there are lots of other great causes applylng for the same money wlth companles. we've Candssed, sent emalls, attended fundlng falrs and have Ilteralty busod a gut trylnz to get money to put on Prlde thls year. Prlde thls year whlch was our 15th year was amazSng, we had SO market stalls 20 councll gazebos and $0 many people atcendlng saylng It the best yec especlally the new lay out that we had rhls year so you can't ask for anychlng better than thaL the food and drlnk stalls were well attended and all had a great day. My only crltlcism as always Is the lack of help at the end of the event wlth the cleanup, 2 mobility challenged members and a few frlendslfamily helping them to clean just l$n't worklng as we struggle for the next week at least after the event. I'd like to say a massive thank you to all our committee members and our trustees especially Karyn as wlthout h¥ most of thls would n¢X happen :O) and On a personal level thls has been the hardest year for me. loslng my arnazSng dad amongst famlly things and my health hav,£ been the best so on this note I'm resigning as chair this year but wlll remarn on as a trustee. Page 2
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Flnancial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Karyn W4)od, Treasurer and Trustse Celebrnting I S years of Cumbria Pride has been a remarkable journey, and it's been an honour to be part of it! Our Pride event on 21 September was the highligh( but the year came with its share of challenges. especially with a small team of active volunteers and the impact of the cost of living crisis on fundraising and sponsorship. Despite these hurdles. we worked hard to maintain a strong Presen across Cumbri& focusing on raising awareness and gathering donations to keep our main Pride event fr&. We wrapped up our 'Create with Pride, projecL whith explored posltive aspeccs of LGBT+ history with secondary-age children and young people. The group loved creatlng banners. videos, and a displays and we hope they wlll continue exploring LG8T+ history and finding creative ways to share it with their peers. We're deeply grateful to the National Lottery Heritage Grnnt for funding this dluable Inltla¢lve. We also received supporr from the Ford Britaln Trust towards our 'Make with Pride, projeo which bring arts and crafts attivities to LGBT+ families with young children. We are thrilled to have obtalned fundlng from the National Lotry Community Fund to expand thls prolecc further, offering regular sessions in Carllsle whilst also reaching communltles across Cumbria. We're exciced to contlnue these creative sessions into next year. Thanks to a Magic Little Grant from the Postcode Lottery. we hosted our first 'LGBTea' whith vrds an afternoon a event wlth entertalnmenc for our older LGBT+ community. This was a huge success, leading us to host a second 'LGBTea'. and we hope to bring even more in the coming year. Our 'Connett With Pride, projecL funded by Children In Need. is off to a strong srarL providing LGBT+ etS for children with a focus on wellbeing. Our first event in Penrith offered entertainmenL ar¢ crafts. and games as well as information and supporo and we look forward to continuing thls work thanks to ongoing support from Children in Need. We've been attivety promotlng our 'Friends of Cumbria Pride. schem& which highlights LG8T+ friendly spaces and services throughout Cumbria and our surrounding area& It's inspiring to see more organisations joining us. and engaging with our LGBT+ awareness trdining that drnws on lived experiences. In the lead up to our Pride evenL we organised a second LGBT+ informatlon day in Carlisle's town centre and attended numerous community events across Cumbria. We were also thrilled to support our local Prlde events. wltnessing how Prlde is growing in our region. Our main event this year featured 15 incredible acts, ro celebrate 15 years of Cumbria Pride. The lineup vtss a fantastic mlx of returning favourites and fresh face& and we welcomed our largest group of srallholders to date, making this our biggest Pride celebrntion yeL Cumberland Council generously provided gazebos and tables and our voluner area was funded by the BSW Cornmunity Support Avrdrd. F¥ge 3
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Financlal Statements for th• year ended 30 Septsmber 2024 Karyn Wood. Treasurer and Trustse (contlnued) We recelved wonderful feedback particularly for our accesslble toilet and changing are& funded by the Castles and Coasts Housing Association Community Fund through Cumbrla Community Foundation. Our event was further supported by Cumbria Deaf Assoclatlon who provided BSL interpretatlon, OutREACH Cumbria who offered an LGBT+ thernplst on slt& Period Equality for All who supplied free sanitary products, and Tesco Rosehill who donated tuckshop Items. These contributions made our event more inclusive, truly embodylng the splrit of Pride as a celebrntion of equallty and acceptance. The presence of attendees with a wide range of abilities made the event more representatlve of the full spectrum of the LG8T+ communlty, whlch In turn helped challen8e strreotypes and promote understandlng among the broader communlty. We are Incredlbly thankful to all the organlsations that supported us thls year. Indudlng Atom Packs, Carllsle Uniced. Cumbrla CrlckeL Famlly Actlon, the Fleece ar Ruleholme. North CumbrSa Integrnted Care (NHS Foundatlon). Cumbria Sexual Health. Paullne Quirke Academy. Ralnbow Lottery, Riverslde, Rolllng Pub Co, Sellafleld Ltd, the Source Collectfve, Telford AutomobSle% and WalkabouL We also extend our thanks to BrewDog Carlisl< Bar 32, CarlSsle Youth Zone. Le Gall, and the Tyne Theatre and Ow7 House for their suppofL As we look forward to the 16th year of Cumbrla Prlde. we are mlndful that success wlll depend on hard work recrultlng more volunteers, and the ongolng support of our local buslnesses and organlsatlons. Peter Harrlson, Trustee Cumbrta Prtde 2024 marked my first year as a trustee. It was great to see so many attend the event thls year and returnlng commlttee members and volunteers a$ well as new ones. Throughout the year prlde has also held fdfiou5 fundrdlsers and events and connect wlth events klndty sponsored by chlldren In need and our LGBTea afternoons funded by the p05tcode lottery's maglc little granL These events have been attended by and appealed to a wlde group of ages and we'll be looking to expand on these as we go into our 16th year. As well as diversfying our events to brlng In even more people. I recefved a lot of feedback from srall holders on the day commentlng on the new layout and how they preferred IL I would Ilke to take thls dme to thank the Cumbrla prlde team for all their support and guidance In my first 12months as a trustee. I look forward to another Incredible year. Page 4
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Flnancial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Martln Reeves, Finance Authorlser and Trustee Although a dlfflcult year for funding for the event on 21 st September a wonderful day held ¥dln, with record number of charitylwellbelng stalls together with excellent acts and all attractlons Includlng bar and food outlets. The sun carne out in the afternoon to! Once again tremendous thanks to all Involved Includlng Fluid Productlons, Ambulance and Securiry, volunteers and commlttee members. Must not forget all the hard work of everyone all year lon& organlslng fvnd ralslng events and publlclty stalls together wlth events from Children In Need fundlng. We must do more though as earty as posslble to puc In for more funding blds to hopefully secure more fund1 but so grateful for all organlsatlons who pve monles agaln thls year so we could contlnue the evenL Many said what a good day It was though. such a frlendly atmosphere. l>ut we do need to atrract more commlttee members to do more work throughout the year together wlth more volunteers on the day. I wlll never forget belng presented with a wonderful frarned picture of all my tlme connected over thlrteen years with Cumbrla Prlde, thank you so much Jane-Ann and Karyn. not only for thls but 8lvln8 a Iltde thank you present to all the acts. Also though all the hard work you do twelve months of the ye¥. so well done araln.
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Financlal statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 The trustees present their annual rewt together with the financial statements of the thariry for the year ended 30 Septembw 2024. The rrustees have adopted the provisions of the Charities Staent of Recommended Practice (SORP) (FRS 102). second editiorn Oaobw 2019. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Risk management The ttee$ have a dury to idtify and review the risks to whith the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate corrtrols are in to provide reasonable assurance arainst fraud and POLICIES AND OBJEcfivES Oblertlves and Aims The objectives of the tharlty a To promote equality and diversity and to protect the fuwre of the LGBT communitles In Cumbrii To provide a safe environment to engage communities in the celebrdtion of thelr sexual orientation. To pmvide a plarfwm for infornntiorn advKe arKI Servi ayailable to the LGBT communlry. To promots equalty and divwsiry for the public bwRfit and counw discrlmlnation against LGBT people across Cumbria. To be a strong voice for Cumbria's LGBT Cofnmunity. In setting these objec¢ives the charity has paid due retard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefiL FINANCIAL REVIEW The chariry is confident thaL with fundraisin& ic will be able to hold future Pride events, induding Cumbria Pride in September 2024.
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 Trustees, report (continued) Approved by order of che board of Trustees on 27 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Jane-Ann Clark (Trustee) Page 7
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE I reporr on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 13. Responsibilities and basis of report The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounis in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr')- My examinarion of the charity s account5 is carried our in accordance with Section 145 of the Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounis presented with rhose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual irems or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanation5 from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence rhac would be required in an audit and, consequentSy, I do noc express an audit opinion on rhe view given by rhe accounts. In Ihe course of my examination, no maierial matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that rhe requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the ACL to prepare accounrs which accord with those record5: or to prepare accounts which comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have nor been meL or Ihar 4. further information is needed for a proper understanding of the accounts. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of matters I ro 4 listed above and, in following rhe Direcrions of the Chariry Commission I have found no matters which require to be drnwn to your attention. Paul Brennock FCG FFA Lyneholm Roweltown Carlisle CA6 6LH 27 June 2025 Page 8
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Statement of financlal acdvlties for the year ended 30 September 2024 Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Totol fvnds 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 20,937 20,750 41.687 37,064 Charitable acvvlties 13,100 13.100 11500 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 34,037 20,750 54,787 48.564 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charltable activities (37.008) (21,249) (58,25n (50.367) Supporr activicies (3.905) (3,905) (2,398) TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED (40,913) (21,249) (62,162) (52.765) NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES (6.876) (499) (7.375) (4,201) Tottl funds brought forward (13,629) 1&777 3,148 7J49 TOTAL FUNDS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 (20.505) 16.278 (4.227) 3,148 The notes on pages I l and 12 fonn parc of these financlal statement&
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024 2024 2023 Note CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 1,210 20.154 Cash at bank and in hand 16,615 1.729 17.825 21,883 CREDITORS: amounis falling due within one ear NET CURRENT ASSETSI LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (22,052) (18,735) {4.227) 3,148 {4,227) 3,148 FUNDS Restricted fund5 16,278 16,777 Unresrricted funds (20,505) (13,629) 3.148 TOTAL FUNDS (4,227) The financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees on 27 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. Karyn Louise Wood (Trustee) The notes on pages I l and 12 form parr of these financial statements. Page 10
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Notss on the financlal statsments for the year énded 30 September 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparation of financial statements The financlal statrments have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the requlrements of the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entlties (effective January 2015). the Chariries Statemen¢ of Recommended Practi (SORP) and the Charities Act 2011. Fund accounting Unrestrkred fijnds are aailable for use at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance of the zenerdl oblectlves of the charlty and which have not been designated for other purpose& Restricced funds are to be used in accordance wlth specific restrlccions imposed by donors or where raised by the charity for parricular purpose& The costs of raising and adminisorlng such funds are charged against the specific fund. The alm and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Incoming resources All incomlng resources are Included In the statement of financial attivitles when the company has entitlement to the funds and cercainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with suffKient reliabillty. IrKome tax recoverable in relation to invescment income is recognlsed at the time the investment income is receivable. Resources expended Expendlture Is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense cawories that aggre all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be direcrly attributed to particular attNitles they have been allocated on a basis conslsont with the use of the resource& Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable attNitie Page 11
CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Notes on the financlal statsments for the year ended 30 September 2024 (contlnued) I ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS Total 2024 Total 2023 Fundralslng events Sponsorshlps 44,287 10.500 37.064 I iJoo 54,787 48564 3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Durlng the year no trustee recelved any remunerntlon (2023: £nil). Durlng the year no trustee received any re1mrsernenc of expenses (2023: £nll). 4. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Debtors 1,210 20,154 5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade credltors 22.052 18.135 6. STATEMENT OF FUND MOVEMENTS Brought Incoming Resources expended Carrled foThrnrd Unrestricted furH15 Generdl funds Restricted funds Other restricted funds Total funds (13,629) 34,037 (40,913) (20,505) 16.777 20.750 (21,249) 62.162 16,278 4.227 3,148 54.787 The resrricted funds carrted forward comprise the following &Tant balan:. Children in Need: £5,963 Cumbrla Community Foundation: £500 National Lottery Her1 FurKI: £9.815 Page 12
This page does noc form part of the statutory financial sratements. CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Detailed statement of financial activities for the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donations 20.937 12,714 20,750 24,350 Gran15 Total voluntary income 37.064 Activities for generating funds Fundraising events Sponsorships Total activities for generating funds 2,600 10,500 11.500 11,500 Total incoming resources 48,564 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Equipmentlresources Event costs 5.977 4.494 457 5.482 Fundrdising expenses Legal Medical 5caff 24 94 1.347 1,530 960 Operational Portaloos 4,582 3.867 500 Pride acts and media 1,308 600 Pride event management Pride event setup 2.359 15,655 13.426 Page 13
This page does not fonn part of the sratutory financial stttement& CUMBRIA LGBT PRIDE Detalled statement of financial activities for the year ended 30 September 2024 (continued) Printing and publlclty Projert costs Refreshments 56 17.638 11,031 1,259 Room hlre 4,695 5.057 Sundry Volunteer costs 287 2.942 2.483 Total charltable artlvltles 58.257 2024 50,367 2023 Support Costs Accountancy fees Admlnlstratlon costs 500 299 221 Amounts written back 1756 564 Condngency Evaluatlon 750 250 264 Independent examiner's fee Total sUPPOrt costs 3,90S 2,398 Total resources expended 62,162 52.765 Net Incomelexpendlture (7.375) (4.201) Page 14