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2023-12-31-accounts

Annual Report January to December 2023

St Thomas’ Community Project (CIO registration 1170109)

Principal Office and Trading address

St Thomas’ church and community centre 239 Garretts Green Lane Garretts Green Birmingham B26 2SA

Trustees

Revd Paul Bracher (chair) Revd Susan Larkin Sue Round Jo Holyoak Michele Twelftree Linda Nugent Debbie Green

Structure, governance and management

St Thomas’ Community Project became a Charity Incorporated Organisation in October 2016 but has existed as a constituted body since 1992.

There have been no changes to our board of trustees and we continue to operate in St Thomas’ Church hall and St Thomas’ Community Centre.

Financial Review

The turnover for this year was £78,688 and at the end of the financial year we have reserves of £41,616 All expenditure has been made for the delivery of activities in line with the aims and objectives of the charity. The Statement of Financial Activities will show the funders and the balance of funds at the end of the year.

With a turnover of under £100,000 the charity does not require an audit, but the accounts have been independently examined.

Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others

No funds are held on behalf of others.

Public benefit statement

In planning and delivering our activities for the year the trustees kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. There have been some changes in the services provided and the way they are delivered and new activities have been introduced.

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Main activities undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

  1. Working with local families

  2. Our weekly stay and playgroup re-opened in May 22 and we welcomed two new volunteers to the team. We operate on Monday mornings between 9.15 and 11.00 for parents and carers with pre-school children. Toys are rotated on a monthly basis to provide variety; we include toys for physical activity (eg climbing frame, bicycles, tunnels) items for imaginary play (kitchen, dressing up, farm yard, garage and cars), resources to aid manual dexterity (e.g. lego, sticklebricks), and table top activities (puzzles, playdough, chalk boards). Every week there is a craft for parents to complete with their child. During the session all the children sit down together for toast and drinks and we conclude with a story and song time. This is delivered by a team of 4 volunteers and with some parent/carer help.

  3. Working with local children

  4. Our weekly provision of two youth groups during term time continued on Monday evenings. From 4.00 till 5.30 we run activities for 6-11 year olds and from 6.00 till 7.30 for ages 11-16. The sessions include social time, organised games, crafts, activities and challenges. There were 35 sessions for each age group during the year, fluctuate week by week, some children and young people come every week, some dip in and out and some come for a while drop out and then return. The groups are representative of the local community including children from Muslim families.

  5. In addition to the work we deliver directly we host Masquerade (a musical drama group for children and young people) and Rochelle Dance Academy for children and young people aged 4 to 18.

  6. Our work with children and young people is organised by a self-employed youth worker a part time support worker and 2 volunteers

  7. Working with local young adults

  8. A small group of up to 3/4 young adults aged 18-53 continued to meet. These are young people. We provide a safe space, social interaction, support but it remains a small exclusive group. This group have become a support to us, helping with various tasks as they arise; for example, putting up the Christmas tree, preparing for school visits, giving IT advice and helping to resolve IT issues. This small group is pretty much independent and now sometimes meet off site.

  9. Working with the older people and vulnerable adults

This aspect of our community work goes from strength to strength. We employ two part time workers to engage with people in the 50+ age group; the purpose of this work is to keep people in this age group active and involved in the local community. We now have a whole day set aside for 50+ activities that includes floor yoga, chair

yoga, drop in coffee morning, light refreshments at lunch time e.g. soup in the winter, followed by afternoon tea and chat and social activities.

Gardening continued to be a popular activity and a small courtyard area has been developed by a small enthusiastic team and provides a quiet, reflective space for others to sit in and enjoy. Any food produced e.g. tomatoes, beans are shared. During the autumn or 2022 the tubs were planted up with bulbs so we had a lovely display through the spring. Two small trees were purchased; an olive tree and a fig tree; these are planted in large tubs along with other perennials that give a colourful display through the year. The group has also maintained a small border along side the car park.

Knitting, crafts, jigsaws and a book exchange are also available every week. Other activities delivered by members of the group have included for example ceramic picture frames and felt poppies. On other weeks there are table puzzles and games, quizzes, raffle and a lending library for books and jigsaws.

There is occasional input from guest speakers and service providers, for example health talks about diabetes and prostrate cancer and a social worker from the adult care team is available once a month. A high light of the year was a visit to the pantomime to watch Cinderella.

More specialist activities have continued on other days of the week; Xpress Yourself Dance has moved to late mornings on Monday, the weekly men’s group is on Tuesday morning, an art and craft group also on Tuesday mornings and a local Art Club is on Wednesday mornings. There have been trips out to local garden centres, gardens and museums, including a visit to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery off site storage. We celebrated Easter, the Coronation and Christmas with a buffet and entertainment.

The work with people aged 50+ is delivered by two part time workers funded through the Body Mind and Spirit partnership and activities have been supported and funded by Yardley Neighbourhood Network Scheme. The people we call enablers are members of the group but they also help to make things happen. This work has been re-commissioned for a further three years from October 2023. One of our workers retired in at the 2023 and we will be recruiting for a replacement early in 2024.

  1. Relief of Poverty

  2. The local community can access other provisions on site e.g. shower and laundry facilities, use of telephone and internet and help with completing applications continues on an ad-hoc basis.

  3. Our independent Food Bank has remained open every week on Wednesday mornings throughout 2023 and clients serve themselves to hot drinks and biscuits. Usage has increased as have donations from the local community, schools, churches, businesses and other organisations. A team of seven local volunteers manage the incoming donations, purchases, storage and distribution.

  4. The only community event was our Christmas Bazaar which was very well attended with lots of positive feedback.

Achievements and performance .

Public Benefits

Our provision for families provides resources and opportunities for parents and carers to play with their children and meet other families.

The focus of our children’s and youth work is the delivery of a varied programme of activities and events to stimulate and develop them physically, mentally and emotionally. This benefits the children and young people by developing their self-confidence, self-esteem, social skills, increased resilience and raises aspirations.

We welcome all children and young people and we believe the experiences and opportunities they have enriches their personal lives which then impacts on their family, their school life and the wider community.

Our provision for older and more vulnerable people has increased as Covid restrictions were lifted. The aim is to maintain their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and reduce social isolation.

Our work to address and combat poverty contributes towards physical and social well-being helping people towards more independent living.

Our work with volunteers and enablers of all ages utilises skills from within the local community and further develops and equips people.

Charity number: 1170109

St.Thomas Community Project

UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

Prepared By:

R.J.Taylor & Co Chartered Accountants 175 Cole Valley Road Birmingham B28 0DG

St.Thomas Community Project

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST.THOMAS COMMUNITY PROJECT

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31/12/2023 .

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 qualified member of I.C.A.E.W . Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS 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 you as 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.

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St.Thomas Community Project

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

...................................................

Date: 29/04/2024

R.J.Taylor & Co Chartered Accountants 175 Cole Valley Road Birmingham B28 0DG 01213256929

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St.Thomas Community Project

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31/12/2023

Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31/12/2023
Income
Income from generated funds
Other trading activities
Income from charitable activities
Other Income
Total Income and endowments
Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on Raised funds
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Total Expenses
Net gains on investments
Net Income
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests
Net movement in funds:
Net income for the year
Total funds brought forward
Net funds carried forward
Unrestric
ted funds
£
23,806
1,999
9,094
34,899
6,459
31,508
37,967
(3,068)
(3,068)
27,968
24,900
Restricte
d funds
£
-
22,076
21,713
43,789
-
45,824
45,824
(2,035)
(2,035)
18,751
16,716
2023
Total
£
23,806
24,076
30,806
78,688
6,459
77,332
83,791
(5,103)
(5,103)
46,719
41,616
2022
Total
£
20,395
9,374
23,386
53,155
33
48,282
48,315
4,840
4,840
41,879
46,719

This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

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St.Thomas Community Project

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/2023

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/2023
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Unrestricted funds
3
General fund
Restricted funds
4
42,336
42,336
720
2023
£
41,616
41,616
24,900
16,716
41,616
46,719
46,719
-
2022
£
46,719
46,719
27,969
18,750
46,719

For the year ending 31/12/2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Approved by the board of trustees on 29/04/2024 and signed on their behalf by

.............................

Trustee

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St.Thomas Community Project

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a. Basis Of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

1b. Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

1c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs

All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.

1e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.

1f. Turnover

Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.

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St.Thomas Community Project

2. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Other creditors

2023
£
720
720
2022
£
-
-

3. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

General fund

Brought
forward
£
27,968
Incoming
resource
s
£
34,900

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(37,968)
-
(37,968)
-

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(37,968)
-
(37,968)
-
Carried
forward
£
24,900
27,968 34,900 - 24,900

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Grants
THRIVE
Brought
forward
£
18,378
373
Incoming
resource
s
£
22,076
21,713

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(28,628)
-
(17,196)
-
(45,824)
-
Carried
forward
£
11,826
4,890
18,751 43,789 - 16,716

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St.Thomas Community Project

Incoming Resources

for the year ended 31/12/2023

Incoming Resources
for the year ended 31/12/2023
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Income resources from generated funds
Rent - centre
Rent - Hall
Donations
50+
Little Angels
Income resources from charitable activities
Grants
Other Incoming Resources
Refunds and misc
Admin/Office
Children/YP
BMSP
300
19,024
21
3,472
989
24,076
2023
£
23,806
23,806
24,076
24,076
28
7,416
1,650
21,712
30,806
78,688
325
19,388
-
-
682
9,374
2022
£
20,395
20,395
9,374
9,374
150
588
1,181
21,467
23,386
53,155

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St.Thomas Community Project

Expenses

for the year ended 31/12/2023

Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Costs Of Generating Voluntary Income
Maintenance
Charitable Activities
Grants expenditure
Refreshments
Playdays
50+ resources
Governance Costs
Rent and Utilities
Training
Administration
Bank charges
Cleaning
Communications
Little Angels
Children/YP
Other salary
Youth community worker salary
Insurance
Professional charges
BMSP
2023
£
6,459
6,459
6,459
19,348
-
95
3,100
22,543
6,413
778
8,737
161
4,722
561
180
1,628
3,598
9,280
815
720
17,196
54,789
83,791
2022
£
33
33
33
-
65
-
1,006
1,071
6,747
-
4,597
136
4,254
562
81
724
2,178
8,200
735
-
18,997
47,211
48,315

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Charity number: 1170109

St.Thomas Community Project

UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

Prepared By:

R.J.Taylor & Co Chartered Accountants 175 Cole Valley Road Birmingham B28 0DG

St.Thomas Community Project

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST.THOMAS COMMUNITY PROJECT

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31/12/2023 .

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 qualified member of I.C.A.E.W . Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS 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 you as 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.

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St.Thomas Community Project

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

...................................................

Date: 29/04/2024

R.J.Taylor & Co Chartered Accountants 175 Cole Valley Road Birmingham B28 0DG 01213256929

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St.Thomas Community Project

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31/12/2023

Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31/12/2023
Income
Income from generated funds
Other trading activities
Income from charitable activities
Other Income
Total Income and endowments
Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on Raised funds
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Total Expenses
Net gains on investments
Net Income
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests
Net movement in funds:
Net income for the year
Total funds brought forward
Net funds carried forward
Unrestric
ted funds
£
23,806
1,999
9,094
34,899
6,459
31,508
37,967
(3,068)
(3,068)
27,968
24,900
Restricte
d funds
£
-
22,076
21,713
43,789
-
45,824
45,824
(2,035)
(2,035)
18,751
16,716
2023
Total
£
23,806
24,076
30,806
78,688
6,459
77,332
83,791
(5,103)
(5,103)
46,719
41,616
2022
Total
£
20,395
9,374
23,386
53,155
33
48,282
48,315
4,840
4,840
41,879
46,719

This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

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St.Thomas Community Project

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/2023

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/2023
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Unrestricted funds
3
General fund
Restricted funds
4
42,336
42,336
720
2023
£
41,616
41,616
24,900
16,716
41,616
46,719
46,719
-
2022
£
46,719
46,719
27,969
18,750
46,719

For the year ending 31/12/2023 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Approved by the board of trustees on 29/04/2024 and signed on their behalf by

.............................

Trustee

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St.Thomas Community Project

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31/12/2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a. Basis Of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

1b. Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

1c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs

All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.

1e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.

1f. Turnover

Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.

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St.Thomas Community Project

2. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Other creditors

2023
£
720
720
2022
£
-
-

3. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

General fund

Brought
forward
£
27,968
Incoming
resource
s
£
34,900

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(37,968)
-
(37,968)
-

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(37,968)
-
(37,968)
-
Carried
forward
£
24,900
27,968 34,900 - 24,900

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Grants
THRIVE
Brought
forward
£
18,378
373
Incoming
resource
s
£
22,076
21,713

Outgoing
resource
s
Transfers
£
£
(28,628)
-
(17,196)
-
(45,824)
-
Carried
forward
£
11,826
4,890
18,751 43,789 - 16,716

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St.Thomas Community Project

Incoming Resources

for the year ended 31/12/2023

Incoming Resources
for the year ended 31/12/2023
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Income resources from generated funds
Rent - centre
Rent - Hall
Donations
50+
Little Angels
Income resources from charitable activities
Grants
Other Incoming Resources
Refunds and misc
Admin/Office
Children/YP
BMSP
300
19,024
21
3,472
989
24,076
2023
£
23,806
23,806
24,076
24,076
28
7,416
1,650
21,712
30,806
78,688
325
19,388
-
-
682
9,374
2022
£
20,395
20,395
9,374
9,374
150
588
1,181
21,467
23,386
53,155

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St.Thomas Community Project

Expenses

for the year ended 31/12/2023

Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Costs Of Generating Voluntary Income
Maintenance
Charitable Activities
Grants expenditure
Refreshments
Playdays
50+ resources
Governance Costs
Rent and Utilities
Training
Administration
Bank charges
Cleaning
Communications
Little Angels
Children/YP
Other salary
Youth community worker salary
Insurance
Professional charges
BMSP
2023
£
6,459
6,459
6,459
19,348
-
95
3,100
22,543
6,413
778
8,737
161
4,722
561
180
1,628
3,598
9,280
815
720
17,196
54,789
83,791
2022
£
33
33
33
-
65
-
1,006
1,071
6,747
-
4,597
136
4,254
562
81
724
2,178
8,200
735
-
18,997
47,211
48,315

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