Halton Speak Out Annual
The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination and resources of its people
Report 2023
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Content
Welcome and running order Page 2 A word from our chairperson- Ged Upham Page 3 Brookvale Community Centre Page 4 and 5 Brookvale Adult project Page 6 Brookvale Youth Project Page 7 Brookvale All Sorts Project Page 8
Alone we can do so li-le but together we can do so much
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Hello and welcome my name is Ged Upham and I am the chair of Halton Speak Out.
Like so many charities Halton Speak Out has being rebuilding following on from the pandemic. Reduced funding has had an impact on the work we have been able to undertake. But as a result it has allowed Halton Speak Out to “take stock’ of the charity and find new ways of connecting with the community.
In November 22 we were sucessful in our application to the National Lottery and we received 3 years funding to assist us in meeting the needs we had identified. The funding enabled us to employee a 35 hour manager for the community centre Emma Lavarello and a 25hr Youth Worker Jim Ellison. Both these new members of staff have help us change and improve our services to the community and young people living on and around Brookvale Community Centre. Mal Hampson has now moved into a more strategic role of Operational Manager.
Brookvale Community Centre as you will see from the following report has really expanded it offer to the community, new groups in the centre, new activities and new partners. All the staff have been working really hard in developing these new service.
So what of the future look like for Halton Speak Out and Brookvale Community Centre….words like challenging, exciting, growth are the first that comes to mind. I know the staff working for Halton Speak Out will continue to stretch boundaries, build relationship, support our community and provide a community centre that is build on the needs of its community. I for one have every confidence in our board of trustees and staff for the coming year.
As my final comment I would like to thank all our partners over the last 12 months to the children/young people and adults we have supported for allowing us to be part of their lives, to the volunteers who give their time to support our work, to our partners for funding and believing in the work we do Last but not least to all the staff at Halton Speak Out for the dedication, hard work.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
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Brookvale Community Centre
Since commencing my post in November 2022, we have made significant progress in various areas to enhance our community centre
1. Footfall and Income Generation:
Our primary focus has been on increasing footfall and boosting income through room hire and rental services at the centre. We are delighted to report a substantial increase of approximately 42% in room hire income compared to the previous year. Additionally, our efforts have resulted in a 15% increase in the hours that our halls are in use. This reflects our successful efforts to engage with various groups both in house and externally.
2. Cafe Management:
In pursuit of smoother operations, we hired a dedicated Cafe Manager and formalised the role of Cafe Supervisor. As a result of these changes, the cafe's only consistently quiet day is now Monday, signifying improved performance and customer satisfaction.
3. Caretaker:
The caretaker role has been formalised and Tommy Hampson has been instrumental in diligently overseeing tasks such as daily fire checks, waste disposal, and the maintenance of our outdoor areas. This has allowed us to concentrate on interior spaces within the centre.
4. Cleaner:
We have expanded our team by welcoming two new cleaning staff members, who’s hard work has significantly improved the centre's overall cleanliness and appearance, including deep cleaning in areas that needed attention.
5. Internal Renovation/Decoration:
We have forged valuable partnerships with external volunteers, from companies such as Thales, who helped us renovate the small hall. Additionally volunteers from Ella Together, along with members of our staffl, we ensured all finishing touches were in place ready for the small hall to be hired out once again.
6. Increased Room Hire:
Several groups have increased their room hire with us:
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Theatre Works increased their room hire by 9% or 2.5 hours.per week
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Popcats increased their room hire by an impressive 100% or 2 hours. Per week
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Runcorn Sewing Bee increased their room hire by 50% or 3 hours and is now exclusively based at Brookvale Community Centre.
Line Dancing Social on Mondays has become consistently busy, benefiting the centre through donations rather than room hire fees. Additionally, Bingo sessions have grown in popularity and are now held fortnightly instead of monthly, contributing to both community engagement and increased income.
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7. Upstairs Office Space:
We are exploring the option of hiring out our upstairs office as this will generate additional income.
8. Lost Room Hire:
Unfortunately, the Girl Guides have disbanded and therefore no longer hire space at our centre. Abbie Parr Singing Lessons is going on maternity leave and is expected to return around Easter next year. Christina's Weigh 2 Go left us in early 2023 due to poor group attendance and has not returned.
In conclusion, I am proud of the significant progress we have made in the past year. We are committed to continuing our efforts to make Brookvale Community Centre a thriving hub for our community. I would like to thank our dedicated staff, volunteers, and all members for their unwavering support and look forward to an even more prosperous year ahead.
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Brookvale Adult Project
Over the 23 years Halton Speak Out has been commissioned to work with people with learning disabilities, our core work has always been to support and promote self-advocacy, to support people to speak up for themselves. Self-advocacy promotes confidence and independence and empowers people and by supporting people they are able to find solutions to problems The past year has seen many changes for our Adult Project, here at Speak Out . At the beginning of the year there were changes to our commissioning which meant less funding for the project but supporting self-advocates was always at the core of our work and we were able to continue to work with self-advocates in Halton to support and help them find their own way of moving their life forward.
Our consultation group have met with senior leads for health. This has given our self-advocates a chance to share some of their experiences around health services the good experiences and the not so good.
We are now working alongside the Council as part of the Transformation coproduction group, This co-production work is important and allows selfadvocates to be part of the planning of services for people in the borough.
Over the past 12 months we have also been involved in a more effective way of reporting at LDPB. This new way gives us with a clearer path allowing selfadvocates voices to be heard at senior levels within the Council. This is proving to work well for our self-advocates giving opportunities for them to hear feedback from the work they are involved in, and opportunities to raise issues and have them heard.
Throughout the year we have continued to actively promote the “Stay up late” campaign, hosting Disco nights at Beechwood Community centre. These
events will continue to run throughout the year, giving social opportunities and occasions for people to meet up with friends.
We will also continue to organise and facilitate regular themed workshops for self-advocates in
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Brookvale youth project AGM report.
The Brookvale Youth Committee: Empowering Youth in Brookvale
Comprising of 12 young individuals aged 9 to 23, it was formed in response to the concerns highlighted in the Youth Proofing Runcorn Report. This report, made by some of the attendees during the covid 19 pandemic shed light on various challenges faced by the youth in our community. These challenges included violence in Runcorn, the digitisation of social interactions due in the wake of the pandemic, physical wellbeing and the environmental issues our locality.
Our mascot, Bruce the goose
One of the foremost concerns discussed within our committee was the issue of local environment in Runcorn. The stories shared in the Youth Proofing Runcorn Report and the meetings were alarming. We collaborated with your housing group, Cheshire wildlife trust and engaged in extensive dialogues with community leaders to devise a plan to address the local environmental issues.
Tidy Friday
The Padstow Square Project
This project aimed to transform the area outside the community centre into a safe, clean and vibrant space. Our vision was to create a space that fosters a sense of community, reduces the risk of violence, and We have since ran a litter picking group named tidy friday and we have collected over 100 bags of litter so far.
The Youth Room
Our committee took a new approach by involving the young people themselves in the project's design process. We conducted surveys and gathered feedback from the youth to ensure that the youth room truly met their needs and desires. The result was a vibrant, youth-centric hangout space that exceeded everyone's expectations.
Our Youth Room
The hangout space features a galaxy projector, creating a soothing atmosphere. Plush beanbags provides comfortable seating, and a state-ofthe-art TV allows for entertainment and group activities such as.mario kart. Bookshelves filled with a range of books encourage reading and learning. It was interesting to learn that the young people now want a quieter, more comfortable space to meet friends rather than the pool tables and loudspeakers of traditional youth services.
Half term activities
Using feedback and ideas generated by the brookvale youth committee we have delivered lots of fresh and exciting half term activities including, but not limited to: young vets day, bird box making, a snake meet n greet, tie dye shirts, cooking, baking and much more.
Young vets day, with animal teach
Each activity aims to inspire a positive self concept in our attendees.
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All Sorts Project
The Steve Morgan Foundation kindly funded the project
This project started in December 2020 and ceased in March 2023 The aim was to engage and contact older people in the community and bring them out of their homes and back into the community.
What have we celebrated.
During September 22- March 23 we have organized a monthly bingo session. Although numbers started low, this has steadily increased people began to hear about it and is now one of the most popular events at the centre. Initially for prizes we gave food bags with ingredients to make a substantial meal, giving the current cost of living crunch this went down very well. We then went one better and gave Asda gift vouchers for prizes. People say they really look forward to their game of Bingo and meeting their friends.
The Line dancing group meets every Monday afternoon and although the lady who started the group has now retired an existing member offered to keep the group going as it is enjoyed by so many.
A knit & natter group is now in place every Thursday in the Honeypot coffee house with many members joining. Keep fit run by Margaret Wright have a weekly session for older people that the Centre support they are looking to put on another day in September. The Greenfingers gardening group run by Pam Roberts encourages people over the age of 50 to get involved in growing your own vegetables and fruit.
The Honeypot Coffee House
Our cafe is a great meeting place for people of all ages. It also is home to our local Knit and Natter Groups who meet every Thursday morning and The Ukuleles who rehearse every Monday evening and who who play once a month in the cafe
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Charity number 1170145
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
Halton Speak Out CiO
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Examiner's statement | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 to 8 |
Prepared by the Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Trustees' report
The trustees during the year were: Name
Dates
Mr Gerard Upham Mrs Jackie Stringer Mrs Sheila Maloney Mrs Lynne Melarangi Mr Colin Rotherham
Method of appointment
Appointment of trustees is governed by the constitution of the charity. The executive committee of trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through the resignation or death of an existing trustee.
Principal address
Higher House Northwich Road Brookvale Runcorn WA7 6PE
Bankers
CoOperative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6WT
Governing document
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation registered on 14th November 2016.
Objects of the organisation
For the benefit of the public, the relief and support of children and adults with learning and other disabilities includiing persons who are vulnerable, by the provision of advocacy and like support services, training, educational and other services designed to relieve their condition, and to allow them to take their full place in society.
The provision of facilities which will enable them to take part in the dramatic and visual arts, including the provision of training, education, practical demonstrations and participative learning.
Independent examiner
on behalf of:
Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
St Maries Lugsdale Road Widnes WA8 6DB
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Independent examiner's report on the accounts of Halton Speak Out CiO for the year ended 31 March 2023
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 set out on pages 4 to 8
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts using procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and to state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 statements below.
Independent examiner's 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:
q to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
q to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
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.
Jane Williams MAAT
Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
St Maries Lugsdale Road Widnes WA8 6DB
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Halton Speak Out CiO Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Notes 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Incoming Resources Grants and donations (2) 500 Other Income 2,024 Centre Café & Room Hires 93,311 Bank Interest Received - Total incoming resources 95,835 Resources expended Salaries and NICs (3) 53,033 Payroll fees - Consultancy 4,799 Sundry expenses 272 Equipment 8,155 Rent 44,577 Postage, Stationery & Telephone 2,031 Insurance 1,820 Website, Advertising & Publicity 542 DBS Checks 50 Volunteers 870 Training 964 Café Supplies 15,421 Information & Resources 497 Project costs 2,103 Governance Costs Independent Examination & Accountancy 197 Professional fees 928 Administration - Total resources expended 136,259 Net incoming / (outgoing) resources (40,424) Transfers between funds - 75,186 Fund balances carried forward (4) 34,761 Fund balances brought forward |
2023 Restricted funds £ 87,250 - - - 87,250 45,495 977 4,848 - 3,886 2,216 845 - - 174 175 - - - 2,772 276 600 96 62,360 24,890 - 104,749 129,639 |
2023 Total funds £ 87,750 2,024 93,311 - 183,085 98,528 977 9,647 272 12,041 46,793 2,876 1,820 542 224 1,045 964 15,421 497 4,875 473 1,528 96 198,619 (15,534) - 179,935 164,400 |
2022 Total funds £ 162,336 1,256 72,058 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235,650 | |||
| 116,404 795 12,684 194 12,402 80,916 2,758 635 - 164 564 14 3,900 643 23,886 300 - - |
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| 256,259 | |||
| (20,609) - 200,544 |
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| 179,935 |
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted Fixed Assets £ Tangible Assets (5) - Total fixed assets - Current Assets Debtors and prepayments (6) - Cash at bank and in hand (7) 34,761 Total current assets 34,761 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (8) - Total current liabilities - Net current assets / (liabilities) 34,761 Total assets less current liabilities 34,761 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - Net assets 34,761 Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds 34,761 Total Funds 34,761 |
2023 Restricted £ - - - 129,639 129,639 - - 129,639 129,639 129,639 129,639 129,639 |
2023 Total £ - - - 164,400 164,400 - - 164,400 164,400 164,400 129,639 34,761 164,400 |
2022 Total £ - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| - 179,935 |
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| 179,935 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 104,749 75,186 |
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| 179,935 |
Approval of the accounts
The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on September 2023
Ged Upham on behalf of the Trustees
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting Policies
a Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (The Charities SORP).
b Income
Donations and legacies are accounted for when received by the charity. Other income is accounted for on an accruals basis as far as is prudent to do so.
c Grants
Revenue grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on receipt, subject to any required conditions being met or services being provided. Capital grants are recognised on receipt in the Statement of Financial Activities. This policy has been adopted to give a true and fair view as recommended by the SORP.
d Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £250.
Rates of depreciation: Fixtures and fittings: 25% reducing balance Equipment: 25% reducing balance
e Pensions
Contributions are charged when they become due in accordance with the scheme rules.
f Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds
These are funds that 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
These are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 2 Grants and Donations 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Grants Halton Borough Council: Adult Project - Children & Young People Project - Carers Breaks - Youth Engagement - The Steve Morgan Foundation - HMRC: CJRS - The National Lottery Funding - Tesco Groundwork - Torus Foundation - CoOp Community Fund - The Community Foundation - Donations 500 500 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Other Wages Social security costs Employer pension The average number of employees during the year was 4.8 FTE |
2023 Restricted funds £ 27,980 - 2,544 5,000 10,025 - 30,898 500 1,000 - - 9,303 87,250 (2022:4.8) |
2023 Total funds £ 27,980 - 2,544 5,000 10,025 - 30,898 500 1,000 - - 9,803 87,750 2023 £ 85,349 11,778 1,236 166 98,528 |
2022 Total funds £ 55,079 33,750 2,544 10,000 30,009 979 - - - 5,537 1,485 22,953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162,336 | |||
| 2022 £ 88,533 23,735 3,930 206 |
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| 116,404 | |||
| 4 Restricted funds summary Adult Project Children & Young Peoples Prog Carers Breaks The Steve Morgan Foundation Steve Morgan: Kops & Kids Steve Morgan: Kitchen Brindley Police & Crime Commissioner The Community Foundation Tesco Groundwork Torus Foundation HBC: Youth Engagement The National Lottery Fund |
Balance b/f £ 43,667 (2,724) 680 3,149 664 2,390 56,168 521 234 - - - - 104,749 |
Incoming £ 27,980 - 2,544 10,025 - - 9,303 - - 500 1,000 5,000 30,898 87,250 |
Outgoing £ 19,085 1,313 1,980 8,257 - 2,464 2,135 - 65 - - 3,493 23,568 62,360 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Balance c/f £ 52,562 (4,037) 1,244 4,917 664 (74) 63,336 521 169 500 1,000 1,507 7,330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129,639 |
Transfer of funds relate to expenditure in previous year unaccounted for and include contributions towards rent building & running costs.
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 5 6 7 **8 ** |
Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for year At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 Debtors and prepayments Debtors Prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Bank Current a/c Creditors and accruals Accruals Other Creditors |
Fixtures & Computers & Fittings Equipment £ £ 2,769 5,592 - - 2,769 5,592 2,769 5,592 - - 2,769 5,592 - - - - 2023 £ - - - 2023 £ 164,400 164,400 2023 £ - - - |
Total £ 8,361 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,361 | |||
| 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2022 £ - - |
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| - | |||
| 2022 £ 179,935 |
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| 179,935 | |||
| 2022 £ - - |
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| - |
9 Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the accounting period to 31st March 2023.
10 Related party transactions
Owing to the nature of the charity's activities and the composition of the board of trustees (being drawn from local statutory and voluntary organisations) it is inevitable that transactions will take place with organisations in which a trustee may have an interest. All transactions in which a trustee may have an interest are conducted at arm's length and in accordance with the charity's financial regulations and expenditure procedures.
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Charity number 1170145
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
Halton Speak Out CiO
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Contents | Page |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Examiner's statement | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 to 8 |
Prepared by the Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Trustees' report
The trustees during the year were: Name
Dates
Mr Gerard Upham Mrs Jackie Stringer Mrs Sheila Maloney Mrs Lynne Melarangi Mr Colin Rotherham
Method of appointment
Appointment of trustees is governed by the constitution of the charity. The executive committee of trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies arising through the resignation or death of an existing trustee.
Principal address
Higher House Northwich Road Brookvale Runcorn WA7 6PE
Bankers
CoOperative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6WT
Governing document
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation registered on 14th November 2016.
Objects of the organisation
For the benefit of the public, the relief and support of children and adults with learning and other disabilities includiing persons who are vulnerable, by the provision of advocacy and like support services, training, educational and other services designed to relieve their condition, and to allow them to take their full place in society.
The provision of facilities which will enable them to take part in the dramatic and visual arts, including the provision of training, education, practical demonstrations and participative learning.
Independent examiner
on behalf of:
Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
St Maries Lugsdale Road Widnes WA8 6DB
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Independent examiner's report on the accounts of Halton Speak Out CiO for the year ended 31 March 2023
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 set out on pages 4 to 8
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts using procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and to state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 statements below.
Independent examiner's 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:
q to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
q to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
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.
Jane Williams MAAT
Greater Merseyside Community Accountancy Service
St Maries Lugsdale Road Widnes WA8 6DB
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Halton Speak Out CiO Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Notes 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Incoming Resources Grants and donations (2) 500 Other Income 2,024 Centre Café & Room Hires 93,311 Bank Interest Received - Total incoming resources 95,835 Resources expended Salaries and NICs (3) 53,033 Payroll fees - Consultancy 4,799 Sundry expenses 272 Equipment 8,155 Rent 44,577 Postage, Stationery & Telephone 2,031 Insurance 1,820 Website, Advertising & Publicity 542 DBS Checks 50 Volunteers 870 Training 964 Café Supplies 15,421 Information & Resources 497 Project costs 2,103 Governance Costs Independent Examination & Accountancy 197 Professional fees 928 Administration - Total resources expended 136,259 Net incoming / (outgoing) resources (40,424) Transfers between funds - 75,186 Fund balances carried forward (4) 34,761 Fund balances brought forward |
2023 Restricted funds £ 87,250 - - - 87,250 45,495 977 4,848 - 3,886 2,216 845 - - 174 175 - - - 2,772 276 600 96 62,360 24,890 - 104,749 129,639 |
2023 Total funds £ 87,750 2,024 93,311 - 183,085 98,528 977 9,647 272 12,041 46,793 2,876 1,820 542 224 1,045 964 15,421 497 4,875 473 1,528 96 198,619 (15,534) - 179,935 164,400 |
2022 Total funds £ 162,336 1,256 72,058 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235,650 | |||
| 116,404 795 12,684 194 12,402 80,916 2,758 635 - 164 564 14 3,900 643 23,886 300 - - |
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| 256,259 | |||
| (20,609) - 200,544 |
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| 179,935 |
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2023
| 2023 Unrestricted Fixed Assets £ Tangible Assets (5) - Total fixed assets - Current Assets Debtors and prepayments (6) - Cash at bank and in hand (7) 34,761 Total current assets 34,761 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (8) - Total current liabilities - Net current assets / (liabilities) 34,761 Total assets less current liabilities 34,761 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - Net assets 34,761 Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds 34,761 Total Funds 34,761 |
2023 Restricted £ - - - 129,639 129,639 - - 129,639 129,639 129,639 129,639 129,639 |
2023 Total £ - - - 164,400 164,400 - - 164,400 164,400 164,400 129,639 34,761 164,400 |
2022 Total £ - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| - 179,935 |
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| 179,935 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 179,935 | |||
| 104,749 75,186 |
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| 179,935 |
Approval of the accounts
The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on September 2023
Ged Upham on behalf of the Trustees
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting Policies
a Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (The Charities SORP).
b Income
Donations and legacies are accounted for when received by the charity. Other income is accounted for on an accruals basis as far as is prudent to do so.
c Grants
Revenue grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities on receipt, subject to any required conditions being met or services being provided. Capital grants are recognised on receipt in the Statement of Financial Activities. This policy has been adopted to give a true and fair view as recommended by the SORP.
d Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £250.
Rates of depreciation: Fixtures and fittings: 25% reducing balance Equipment: 25% reducing balance
e Pensions
Contributions are charged when they become due in accordance with the scheme rules.
f Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds
These are funds that 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
These are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 2 Grants and Donations 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Grants Halton Borough Council: Adult Project - Children & Young People Project - Carers Breaks - Youth Engagement - The Steve Morgan Foundation - HMRC: CJRS - The National Lottery Funding - Tesco Groundwork - Torus Foundation - CoOp Community Fund - The Community Foundation - Donations 500 500 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Other Wages Social security costs Employer pension The average number of employees during the year was 4.8 FTE |
2023 Restricted funds £ 27,980 - 2,544 5,000 10,025 - 30,898 500 1,000 - - 9,303 87,250 (2022:4.8) |
2023 Total funds £ 27,980 - 2,544 5,000 10,025 - 30,898 500 1,000 - - 9,803 87,750 2023 £ 85,349 11,778 1,236 166 98,528 |
2022 Total funds £ 55,079 33,750 2,544 10,000 30,009 979 - - - 5,537 1,485 22,953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162,336 | |||
| 2022 £ 88,533 23,735 3,930 206 |
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| 116,404 | |||
| 4 Restricted funds summary Adult Project Children & Young Peoples Prog Carers Breaks The Steve Morgan Foundation Steve Morgan: Kops & Kids Steve Morgan: Kitchen Brindley Police & Crime Commissioner The Community Foundation Tesco Groundwork Torus Foundation HBC: Youth Engagement The National Lottery Fund |
Balance b/f £ 43,667 (2,724) 680 3,149 664 2,390 56,168 521 234 - - - - 104,749 |
Incoming £ 27,980 - 2,544 10,025 - - 9,303 - - 500 1,000 5,000 30,898 87,250 |
Outgoing £ 19,085 1,313 1,980 8,257 - 2,464 2,135 - 65 - - 3,493 23,568 62,360 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Balance c/f £ 52,562 (4,037) 1,244 4,917 664 (74) 63,336 521 169 500 1,000 1,507 7,330 |
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| 129,639 |
Transfer of funds relate to expenditure in previous year unaccounted for and include contributions towards rent building & running costs.
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2023
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Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for year At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 Debtors and prepayments Debtors Prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Bank Current a/c Creditors and accruals Accruals Other Creditors |
Fixtures & Computers & Fittings Equipment £ £ 2,769 5,592 - - 2,769 5,592 2,769 5,592 - - 2,769 5,592 - - - - 2023 £ - - - 2023 £ 164,400 164,400 2023 £ - - - |
Total £ 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
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| 2022 £ - - |
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| - | |||
| 2022 £ 179,935 |
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| 179,935 | |||
| 2022 £ - - |
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| - |
9 Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the accounting period to 31st March 2023.
10 Related party transactions
Owing to the nature of the charity's activities and the composition of the board of trustees (being drawn from local statutory and voluntary organisations) it is inevitable that transactions will take place with organisations in which a trustee may have an interest. All transactions in which a trustee may have an interest are conducted at arm's length and in accordance with the charity's financial regulations and expenditure procedures.
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