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2023-12-31-accounts

CHARIS

(CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charity Number: 1169400

CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

TRUSTEES

Richard Austin Ralph Bullock Gordon East Phil Hindle Anne Maw (Appointed 1 January 2023) Tobie Osmond

REGISTERED OFFICE

16/17 Hammett Street Taunton Somerset TA1 1RZ

CHARITY NUMBER

1169400

BANKERS

CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Rev Geoff Bowyer FCA CTA Geela Accountancy Limited 36 Bakers Close Bishops Hull Taunton TA1 5HD

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CONTENTS

Page
Report of the Trustees 3
Independent Examiner’ s Statement 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 to 16

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).

ORGANISATION AND LEGAL STATUS

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which was registered with the Charity Commission on 28 September 2016.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Trustees are appointed to the board by resolution of the trustees of the board. There must be not less than three trustees. The trustees who served during the year, together with any changes up to the date of approving this report are listed above. Trustees retire in rotation at each annual general meeting and are limited to a term of three years.

The board of trustees administer the charity and meets as necessary but not less than four times a year. The day-to-day operations of the charity are the responsibility of the Chief Executive, to whom the board of trustees have delegated authority for operational matters including finance, employment and development, within the overall strategy agreed by the board.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The charity’s objectives are:

For the public benefit and in accordance with Christian principles, to provide relief to those granted refugee status and their dependents being resettled in Taunton, Somerset and the rest of the UK by providing support services so as to advance them in life and assist them with the adaptation within a new community with the objects of:

CHARIS supports and resettles refugees and asylum seekers providing them with the skills they need to integrate into the community and become independent. Founded in 2016 we work primarily in Somerset but also across the South-West. We support refugees and asylum seekers from all nations and have five main areas of activity:

  1. Our main Welcome Centre in Taunton, Somerset, open to all displaced people, provides English classes, employment support, drop-in, benefits and budgeting

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (continued)

support, social activities, activity classes, signposting and referral, mental health support and training in new skills.

  1. We partner with five other organisations and charities to run a programme of additional Welcome Hubs, open to all displaced people, across Somerset.

  2. We sponsor and support the resettlement of vulnerable refugee families through the UK Government's Community Sponsorship Scheme, working in Somerset and with local community groups across the South-West.

  3. We work with newly arrived asylum seekers in our area to help them with English and provide them with integration support.

  4. We use our voice regionally and nationally to share good practice, learning, and help improve the resettlement and support of displaced people in the UK.

CHARIS seeks to support each refugee family, individual or asylum seeker, and in particular their integration into local communities and gaining independence. Through this CHARIS works with local community groups and organisations to enable a greater understanding, education and acceptance, ultimately aiming to create better social cohesion and transforming communities for the better. CHARIS has seen multiple positive examples of this already from working with refugee families and asylum seekers in Somerset and across the South-West over the past five years.

REVIEW OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR

Taunton Welcome Centre

This became operational in July 2022 and now provides a broad spectrum of services to support refugees and asylum seekers. These include:

The numbers of visitors to the centre has been growing rapidly over the past two years and the total number of visitors to the centre in 2023 was over 4,100.

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

REVIEW OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR (continued)

Welcome Hubs across Somerset

CHARIS partners with five other locally based organisations to operate Welcome Hubs for refugees and asylum seekers in Bridgwater, Yeovil, Wells. Frome and Watchet.

These hubs operate under a contract from the local authority and provide a welcoming and safe space for refugees, English classes, employment and one to one support, a range of social activities and signposting for additional services.

All five hubs are now fully operational. The total number of visitors to the five hubs in 2023 was over 6,700.

Community Sponsorship

CHARIS has continued its programme of resettling vulnerable refugee families through the UK Government's Community Sponsorship scheme. In 2023, we supported the resettlement of two new families in Somerset under the UK Resettlement Scheme, whilst continuing the support of existing families across the South-West.

Asylum Seekers

Our work with asylum seekers continued to grow significantly in 2023 with the arrival of increased numbers in Somerset. CHARIS supports a number of individuals and families from multiple nationalities, resident within Taunton and the surrounding area. Working with local community organisations and partners, our focus is to help them with English, various wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities, bicycles, cooking, art and sports activities.

Using our Voice

CHARIS uses its voice and experience regionally and nationally to improve refugee resettlement in the community and support for asylum seekers. We do this through sharing learnings and good practice and helping find solutions to overcoming barriers and challenges. CHARIS is a member of the Community Sponsorship Alliance.

Summary

As CHARIS reflects at the end of 2023, it has been a privilege to be a part of the local, regional and national response to new refugee and asylum challenges, including the response to the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

It has been truly encouraging to see resources both in terms of funding, staffing and volunteers come together to enable CHARIS to undertake and complete its mission.

The Trustees have reviewed the work of CHARIS and are pleased to be able to report that all the activities are in line with the objectives and aims of the charity.

Each day, CHARIS sees the real transformation of vulnerable refugee families, individuals and all those displaced, the volunteers that work with them and significantly the communities in which they are resettled.

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FUTURE PLANS

For the upcoming year we will be working to both enhance what we do for our clients, and reach a much wider audience by focusing on the following:

GOING CONCERN

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for the twelve months from authorising these financial statements, including taking into account the risks of inflation and economic downturn. The trustees assess the charity to be a going concern based on review of financial performance of the current year to date, the management accounts forecast for the remainder of the current financial year, and longerterm plans and forecasts for 2024 and beyond. As a result, the trustees are satisfied that these accounts can be prepared on a going concern basis.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

As at 31 December 2023, the charity had reserves of £220,711 (2022: £210,293). Included within these reserves are £123,067 (2022: £160,447) of designated funds (see note 11). The charity had free reserves of £97,644 as at 31 December 2023 (2022: £49,846).

RESERVES POLICY

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to cover three month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual 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 and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources for that period.

In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that 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 trust deed. 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.

APPROVAL

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf:

Ralph Bullock Trustee Date: May 2024

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report to the trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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 fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns 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.

Rev Geoff Bowyer FCA CTA Geela Accountancy Limited

Date: 19 May 2024

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CHARIS

(CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Designated Total funds Total funds
Funds 2023 Funds 2023 2023 2022
Notes
£		 £ £ £
Income
Donations 2 37,461 - 37,461 42,914
Charitable activities 3 91,862 609,692 701,554 328,632
Investments 4 3,923 - 3,923 79
______ ______ ______ ______
Total income 133,246 609,692 742,938 371,625
Expenditure
Charitable activities 5 85,448 647,072 732,520 254,110
Gross transfers between funds - - - -
Net income(expenditure) for the year/ 47,798 (37,380) 10,418 117,515
Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 1 January 2023 49,846 160,447 210,293 92,778
Fund balances at 31 December 2023 97,644 123,067 220,711 210,293

All income and expenditure relate to continuing operations. The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year.

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Current Assets
Prepayments
9
Cash at bank
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
10
Net assets
Income Funds
Designated Funds
11
Unrestricted Funds
12		 £
3,347
309,536		 2023
£
312,883
92,172
220,711
123,067
97,644
220,711		 £
-
235,263		 2022
£
235,263
24,970
210,293

160,447
49,846
210,293

These accounts were approved by the board of trustees on and signed on their behalf:

Ralph Bullock, Trustee Date: May 2024

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CHARIS (CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution adopted 28 September 2016 as amended 3 May 2019, the Charities Act 2011 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations, but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts and as detailed in the Trustees’ report the Trustees have considered the impact of Covid-19 on the charity and the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the ‘going concern’ basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside for a specific purpose by the trustees as set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.4 Income (continued)

amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the Statement of Financial Activities. Support and governance costs are applied to unrestricted funds unless specifically included in the restrictions, as specified by the donor.

Expenditure on charitable activities related to the operation of the charity comprising of direct charitable expenditure to meet the objectives of the charitable company. Support and governance costs relate to the management and operation of the organisation and also compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements in producing the annual report. These are dealt with in the Statement of Financial Activities when payment has been approved by the charity.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charity will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS

Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Donations from Churches
5,915
-
5,915
4,148
Personal gifts
12,604
-
12,604
10,895
Corporate donations
18,068
-
18,068
26,833
Coffee Scheme
874
-
874
1,038
__
_


Total
37,461
-
37,461
42,914
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Somerset County Council Contract -
-
530,626
530,626
239,000
Youth Music
-
28,318
28,318
-
Lottery grant
-
40,828
40,828
34,815
Innovation Fund
-
9,920
9,920
-
Other grants (see below)
75,432
-
75,432
53,014
Rents received
14,178
-
14,178
-
Management fees
2,252
-
2,252
1,803




Total
91,862
609,692
701,554
328,632
Other grants
Garfield Weston Trust
25,000
-
25,000
-
Somerset Community Foundation
15,000
-
15,000
6,500
Fairfield Charity
10,000
-
10,000
10,000
Together Funding
6,536
-
6,536
-
National Grid Community Matters
4,680
-
4,680
-
Benefact Trust
4,500
-
4,500
-
Somerset County Council
4,450
-
4,450
21,500
Norman Family Trust
3,000
-
3,000
-
Home Office Education
1,316
-
1,316
-
Taunton Community Council
850
-
850
-
Charities Trust
100
-
100
-
Reset
-
-
-
9,014
Allen Lane Foundation
-
-
-
3,500
Leigh Trust
-
-
-
2,500



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Total
75,432
-
75,432
53,014		 Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Donations from Churches
5,915
-
5,915
4,148
Personal gifts
12,604
-
12,604
10,895
Corporate donations
18,068
-
18,068
26,833
Coffee Scheme
874
-
874
1,038
__
_


Total
37,461
-
37,461
42,914
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Somerset County Council Contract -
-
530,626
530,626
239,000
Youth Music
-
28,318
28,318
-
Lottery grant
-
40,828
40,828
34,815
Innovation Fund
-
9,920
9,920
-
Other grants (see below)
75,432
-
75,432
53,014
Rents received
14,178
-
14,178
-
Management fees
2,252
-
2,252
1,803




Total
91,862
609,692
701,554
328,632
Other grants
Garfield Weston Trust
25,000
-
25,000
-
Somerset Community Foundation
15,000
-
15,000
6,500
Fairfield Charity
10,000
-
10,000
10,000
Together Funding
6,536
-
6,536
-
National Grid Community Matters
4,680
-
4,680
-
Benefact Trust
4,500
-
4,500
-
Somerset County Council
4,450
-
4,450
21,500
Norman Family Trust
3,000
-
3,000
-
Home Office Education
1,316
-
1,316
-
Taunton Community Council
850
-
850
-
Charities Trust
100
-
100
-
Reset
-
-
-
9,014
Allen Lane Foundation
-
-
-
3,500
Leigh Trust
-
-
-
2,500



___
Total
75,432
-
75,432
53,014		 Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Donations from Churches
5,915
-
5,915
4,148
Personal gifts
12,604
-
12,604
10,895
Corporate donations
18,068
-
18,068
26,833
Coffee Scheme
874
-
874
1,038
__
_


Total
37,461
-
37,461
42,914
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Designated
Total Funds
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Somerset County Council Contract -
-
530,626
530,626
239,000
Youth Music
-
28,318
28,318
-
Lottery grant
-
40,828
40,828
34,815
Innovation Fund
-
9,920
9,920
-
Other grants (see below)
75,432
-
75,432
53,014
Rents received
14,178
-
14,178
-
Management fees
2,252
-
2,252
1,803




Total
91,862
609,692
701,554
328,632
Other grants
Garfield Weston Trust
25,000
-
25,000
-
Somerset Community Foundation
15,000
-
15,000
6,500
Fairfield Charity
10,000
-
10,000
10,000
Together Funding
6,536
-
6,536
-
National Grid Community Matters
4,680
-
4,680
-
Benefact Trust
4,500
-
4,500
-
Somerset County Council
4,450
-
4,450
21,500
Norman Family Trust
3,000
-
3,000
-
Home Office Education
1,316
-
1,316
-
Taunton Community Council
850
-
850
-
Charities Trust
100
-
100
-
Reset
-
-
-
9,014
Allen Lane Foundation
-
-
-
3,500
Leigh Trust
-
-
-
2,500



___
Total
75,432
-
75,432
53,014
-
6,500
10,000
-
-
-
21,500
-
-
-
-
9,014
3,500
2,500
______
53,014

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

4. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

Unrestricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Bank interest 3,923 - 3,923 79
______ ______ ______ _____
Total 3,923 - 3,923 79

5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Designated Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023 2022
Notes
£		 £ £ £
Staff costs 62,534 153,749 216,283 109,367
Premises costs - 20,780 20,780 12,850
Office costs 8,213 30,465 38,678 32,951
Contract expenses - 394,060 394,060 57,221
Housing project 2,929 37,018 39,947 8,059
Small grants - 11,000 11,000 8,500
Professional fees 7,224 - 7,224 22,720
Promotional costs 4.483 - 4,483 2,361
Bank charges 65 - 65 81
______ ______ ______ ______
Total 85,448 647,072 732,520 254,110

Professional fees includes the cost to the independent examiners of £1,200 for the independent examination fees.

6. TRUSTEES

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

7. EMPLOYEES

Salaries and wages
Social Security costs
Pensions
Total		 2023
£
195,428
9,268
11,587
______
216,283		 2022
£
95,432
7,228
2,450
______
105,110

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

2023 2022
The average monthly number of employees during
the year was: 11 6

The number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of £60,000 or more was:

2023 2022
£60,000 to £70,000 None None

8. RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an Independently administered fund. The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £11,587 (2022 - £2,450).

9. DEBTORS

Amounts falling due within one year:

Prepayments

Total
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accruals
VAT

Total		 2023
£
3,347
__

3,347
2023
£
62,670
2,571
26,931
____

92,172		 2022
£
-
__
-
2022
£
-
-
24,970
____
24,970

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

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CHARIS

(CHRISTIAN HELP & ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN SOMERSET)

11. DESIGNATED FUNDS

Brought Incoming Outgoing Carried
Forward Resources Resources Forward
£ £ £ £
SCC Educational Grants 15,219 - 514 14,705
SCC Welcome Hubs 99,704 530,626 561,694 68,636
SCC Microgrants 13,000 - 11,000 2,000
Lottery 2022 27,564 40,828 68,392 -
HPC Safe Days 4,960 - 4,960 -
Youth Music - 28,318 - 28,318
Innovations Fund - 9,920 512 9,408
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Total 160,447 609,692 647,072 123,067

These are the monies given to the charity which have been designated to specific purposes, as follows:

12. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Brought Incoming Outgoing Carried
Forward Resources Resources Forward
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund – General Fund 49,846 133,246 85,448 97,644
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Total 49,846 133,246 85,448 97,644

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