Charity number: 1167421
THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Trustees
D Faiweather
M R Fisher
A Green
P Richards
G C Evans (resigned 31 August 2024)
J P Wilson
C P Sternshine (resigned 7 January 2024)
Y Charfes (appointed 16 August 2024)
K F Buck (appointed 16 August 20241
S Levrant (appointed 13 January 2024)
Charity registered
number
1167421
Principal office
Beecroft Art Gallery
Southend-on-sea
Essex
SS2 6EW
Accountants
Venthams
Chartered Accountants
Millhouse
32 - 38 East Street
Rochford
Essex
SS41DB
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 1 July 2023
to 30 June 2024.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit.
The object of the charity is to advance the arts for the public benefit by the promotion, preservation and
celebration ofjazz music in all its forms for a diverse and growing community.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The charity's activities include archival research and heritage preservation, weekly programmes of live music,
jazz-related films, art exhibitions featuring locallnationallintemational artists and photographers, heritage
celebration via its museum and walk-through history of jazz (1910-2020), fully-equipped perfomiance
spaces, displays of jazz musicians, memorabilia, on-line personal study facilities, jazz workshops and master
classes, lectures and discussion groups by visiting musicians, critics and authors, bibliographic library and
research facility, leisure facilities, jazz record and bookshop.
c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit
As stated in the trustees, report for the period to 30 June 2023, a notice was served on TJCUK {28 July 2022} by
Southend on Sea City Council (SCC) to vacate its premises at the Beecroft Gallery by 1 August 2023. The
trustees launched a campaign to reverse this decision which was pursued until the local elections of May 2023.
These elections resulted in a change of leadership at SCC and as a result, the service of notice was overturned.
After a period of negotiation, a 15 year lease was signed with SCC in February this year allowing TJCUK to
continue to operate. The lease does require the payment of £5k per annum by TJCUK to SCC. This payment is
subject to a mechanism to share surplus funds generated and fvture indexation. In spite of the considerable
work involved in negotiating the lease, a full programme of activities was pursued for this reporting period,
including weekly live music events as detailed below.
Achievements and performance
a. Live music at the Beecroft
For the reporting period, 38 ticketed live music events were held at the Beecroft. Almost 2000 tickets were sold
for these events, a significant increase on the previous year. The charity also hosted jazz promoter Susan May's
'Spikes Place" for ￿e1ve events. Great efforts were made to ensure that jazz "in all its forms" was represented.
Highlights of the programme included..
Across the Great Divide in March - a twenty ple￿ ensemble exploring improvised music.,
The Simon Spillett Quartet in May., and
The Man Bames and Mark Nightingale Quartet in July
Two events were held, in September and April, for the benefit of the charity Softpower Education, when nearly
o hundred tickets were sold. There were also film screenings and lectures on a range ofjazz topics.
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Achievements and performance (continued)
b. Exhibition
The history of jazz exhibition has been maintained for visitors to enjoy and elements of the NLHF funded project,
'Celebrating the 100 Club., bringing history to life,. remained in pla￿.
c. Website & Social Media
There were over 30,000 visits to the charity's website over the reporting period. The charity also has thousands
of followers on social media. Social media data also suggests that we are connecting with people of all ages.
The website mailing list has over 1200 subscribers.
d. Volunteers
The charity has worked hard to attract, train and retain a team of volunteers to make its operations deliverable.
The pandemic did erode the volunteer support but the charity runs a continuous campaign to address this. The
charity now have a core team of 23 volunteers, including its trustees. The aim is to be open whenever the gallery
is open. The charity is constantly seeking more volunteers to make the team more diverse and resilient.
Financial review
. Going concern
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate reSoUr￿S to continue in operational
existence. The 15 year lease with SCC has provided security of tenure for the charity for an extended period.
However, this has increased the charity's fixed costs by some £5k per annum. In order to meet this extra cost,
ticket prices for the live music events have been increased. In spite of this, ticket sales are significantly higher
this year than last. For this reason the charity continues to adopt the going con￿rn basis in preparing financial
statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting
policies.
structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The charity was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation by a Constitution on 2 June 2016.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Constitution.
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
Trustees are elected who have specialist skills including I￿ and digital media, accountancy, musical outreach,
fundraising, strategic and business planning, law and charitable research. The Trustees meet formally at least
four times per year but additional ad hoc meetings are held as required.
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Plans for future periods
For the reporting period, The Jazz Centre (UK) carried out its activities under Chairman (Gareth Evans)
Secretary {Adrian Green) Treasurer (John Wilson) and Creative Director (Digby Fairweather). From 10
November 2024, Matthew Fisher has been appointed as chair. The trustees are actively engaged in finding
ways forward for TJCUK taking account the new contractual relationship with SCC. In particular..
Reaching out to the jazz community to attract additional trustees to raise the profile of the charity
nationally.,
Continuing to seek funding from Arts Council England;
Developing strategies to increase revenue from events and sponsorship., and
Enhancing the resilience and diversity of the trustee board and volunteer team.
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees 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 its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent"
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
R Fisher
Trustee
Date: 18 November 2024
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Jazz Centre (UK) ('the Charity.)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 June
2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 ACV).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and
in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5}(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 in
preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April
2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordan￿ with
the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do 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 fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no COn￿rnS and 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.
Signed..
Stuart Harrison
Dated: 19 November 2024
FCA
Venthams
Chartered Accountants
Millhouse
32 - 38 East Street
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1DB
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
1,575
30.663
778
1,859
30.663
778
7.093
14,147
Investments
Total income
33,016
33,300
21,240
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
35,616
35,616
26,394
Total expenditure
35,616
35,616
26,394
Net movement in funds
284
(2.600)
(2.316)
(5, 154)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
6.878
49.305
12,600)
56.183
{2,316)
61,337
(5, 154)
Total funds carried forward
7,162
46,705
53,867
56,183
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
9,088
10,961
9.088
10,961
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
45,480
45,822
45.480
45,822
Creditors.. amounts falling due ￿￿thIn one
year
(702)
(600)
Net current assets
44,778
45,222
Total assets less current liabilities
53.866
56, 183
Total net assets
53,866
56,183
Charity funds
Restricted funds
12
7.162
46,704
6,878
49,305
Unrestricted funds
12
Total funds
53.866
56,183
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
R Fisher
Trustee
Date: 18 November 2024
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
General infomiation
The principal activity of the charity continued to be to advance the arts by the promotion, preservation and
celebration of jazz music in all its fomis.
The charity is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1167421.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP {FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi￿ 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), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true
and fairf view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in
October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practi￿ effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Jazz Centre (UK) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, subject to the
continued support of Southend City Council. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balan￿ Sheet. Where income is re￿iVed in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is re￿ived, the income is accrued.
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Accounting policies {continued)
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructrve obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity- Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity- Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of reSoUr￿s. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when re￿1vable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the Charity,. this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initialty recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives. on a reducing balan￿ basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
25Yo RedU￿d balan￿ method
330/0 RedU￿d balan￿ method
2.7 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand indudes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Accounting policies {continued)
2.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.9 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the ex￿ptIOn of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds vthich are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordan￿ with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Income from donations and legacies
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
1,575
1.859
6,190
903
Grants
1.575
1,859
7,093
Total 2023
903
6, 190
7, 093
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Income from charitable activities - Presep4ation of Jazz
Music
30.663
30,663
14,147
Total 2023
14, 147
14, 147
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Investment income - local cash
778
778
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Preservation of Jazz Music
35,616
35.616
26,394
Total 2023
2. 705
23, 689
26, 394
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directty
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Preservation of Jazz Music
32.680
2.936
35,616
26,394
Total 2023
22,461
3, 933
26, 394
Analysis of direct costs
Preservatio
n of Jazz
Music
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Advertising
Bank charges
Equipment
Insurance
2,396
35
693
2.396
35
693
3,616
19
43
751
751
731
Event expenses and volunteer sundries
Postage and stationery
Sundries
23,548
156
1,882
23.548
156
1.882
14,391
468
1, 660
420
489
Professional Fees
Website
489
489
Internet
Rent and service charge
Governance costs
29
1,999
702
29
1.999
702
30
594
32,680
32,680
22,461
Total 2023
22,461
22,461
Analysis of support costs
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs (continued)
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Depreciation
2,936
3.933
Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £702 (2023
£600)
Trustees, remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 30 June 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL).
10. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 July 2023
Additions
27,797
9,060
1,063
36,857
1,063
At 30 June 2024
27,797
10,123
37,920
Depreciation
At 1 July 2023
Charge for the year
18.545
2,314
7,351
622
25.896
2,936
At 30 June 2024
20.859
7,973
28.832
Net book value
At 30 June 2024
6,938
2,150
9,088
At 30 June 2023
9,252
1, 709
10,961
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
11.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
702
600
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
12.
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
30 June
2024
Balance at 1
Juty 2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
49.305
33.015
(35.616)
46.704
Restricted funds
Heritage lottery grant fund
Spike Robinson Scholarship fund
2.261
4,617
2,261
4,901
284
6,878
284
7,162
Total of funds
56,183
33,299
(35,616
53,866
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
30 June
2023
Balan￿ at
1 July 2022
Transfers
in/out
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
48,462
20,337
(23, 689)
4,195
49,305
Restricted funds
Heritage lottery grant fund
Spike Robinson Scholarship
fund
ROSCA fund
2,261
2,261
6,114
4, 500
903
(2, 400)
(305)
4,617
(4, 195)
12,875
903
(2, 705)
(4, 195)
6,878
Total of funds
61,337
21,240
(26, 394)
56,183
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
13.
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at
30 June
2024
Balance at 1
Juty 2023
Income Expenditure
General funds
49.305
6,878
33.015
284
(35.616)
46.704
7,162
Restricted funds
56,183
33,299
(35,616
53,866
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
30 June
2023
Balance at
1 July 2022
Transfers
in/out
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
48,462
12,875
20,337
903
(23, 689)
(2, 705)
4,195
(4, 195)
49,305
6,878
61,337
21,240
(26, 394)
56, 183
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
9,088
38,318
(702)
9,088
45.480
(702)
7,162
Creditors due within one year
Total
7.162
46,704
53,866
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THE JAZZ CENTRE (UK)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
14.
Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
10,961
38,944
(600)
10,961
45,822
(600)
6.878
Total
6,878
49,305
56,183
15. Operating lease commitments
At 30 June 2024 the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases as follows..
2024
2023
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years
5,000
20,000
45,000
70.000
16. Related party transactions
During the year, R Michalski: a Trustee that resigned during the year, received £Nil (2022= £1,378) for
services supplied. D Fairweather, a Trustee, received £Nil {2022.. £2,500) for services supplied. Charity
Commission consent to pay these sums has been re￿ived.
During the year, donations of £Nil (2022= £1,500) were received from related parties.
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