Halton Speak Out Annual
Report
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members
2024
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| Welcome and running order Page 2 | ||
| A word from our chairperson- Ged Upham Page 3 | ||
| Brookvale Community Centre Page 4 | ||
| Project | Brookvale Adult project Page 5 | |
| Brookvale Volunteers project Page 6 | ||
| Brookvale Youth Project Page 7 |
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A word from our chairperson- Ged Upham
Hello and welcome my name is Ged Upham and I am the chair of Halton Speak Out.
When thinking about a community I want to ask everyone here what are the does the word mean to you.
Im not asking you to stand up and tell us what the word means to each of you, but more to ask you just take a few seconds to say that word over and over in your head COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY.
We are here today to share with you our journey as a community…….a community centre in the heart of Runcorn doing our very best to provide a community centre that offers community services
Last year when talking about Halton Halton Speak Out and Brookvale Community Centre I used words like challenging, exciOng, and I am going to use those words again
As trustees’s we hear at our meeOngs about the work of our projects and the opportuniOes our funders have given us in order to support our expansion. We also hear about the challenges our staff face. These are not just an issues for Brookvale Community Centre, they are issues society faces in general, unemployment, healthcare, discriminaOon, economic equality, metal health, loneliness and the list goes on.
We cannot solve these issues but what we can do is offer a space and projects that we hope may support our community in building a resilience and work together to support people living within reach of our centre
So when I asked you at the beginning what Community meant to you I hope that what you are about to hear from the staff that follow me is Halton Speak Out’s is evidence to you that we are working in our community for the people living in our community
We will conOnue to stretch boundaries, build relaOonship, support our community and provide a community centre that is build on the needs of its community. 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 Ome 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 their dedicaOon and their hard work. I for one have every confidence in our board of trustees and our staff for the coming year and am very excited as to what 24/25 will bring.
A COMMUNITY IS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO CHOOSE TO GROW TOGETHER
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Brookvale Community Centre - Yvonne Smallman -Centre Manager
Since commencing my post in December 2023, we have made great progress in various areas to enhance our community Centre.
Foo5all and income Genera?on.
Our primary focus has been to increase the foo[all and boosOng income. We have had a big increase of approximately 60% in room hire income compared to the previous year when we had increased room hire by 45%. Our efforts have resulted in a further 30% as we conOnue to increase in the hour that our halls are in use. This reflects our succession efforts to engage with the various groups both in house and externally.
Café
The café staff have worked hard in increasing the foo[all by providing good no frills food at compeOOve prices. Gradually over Ome we have built up a range of acOviOes that take place in the cafe such asKnit and Knaaer, Breakfast, Lunch Clubs, Abernoon Teas and the Easter Bunny even made an appearance to the delight of local children,
Providing a Centre we can all be proud of
Once again Volunteers have played a big part in supporOng the Centre with internal and external decoraOon of the centre, and in supporOng our cafe We are very proud of our centre and love it when people say what a warm and welcoming place it is to come to.
Know Your Community.
Halton Speak Out have been fortunate to succeed in a NaOonal Loaery bid to provide different group acOvity for the community. Each group is a sixweek course which supports parOcipants in learning new skills. All our course have been well aaended. People have said they aS have really enjoyed the classes, meeOng new people and it has been good for their mental health and wellbeing.
In conclusion, the Centre is making good progress, we are commiaed to conOnuing our efforts to make Brookvale Community Centre a welcoming venue for all.
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Halton Speak Out Adult Project - Sue Jones and Lynne Hall
Throughout 2023/24t The Adult project was involved in lots of work helping to develop Halton’s CoproducOon charter. The charter allowed people with lived experience to work alongside facilitators from TLAP to be a part of reinvigoraOng coproducOon in Halton. We worked in partnership with Think Local Act Personal
(TLAP) People Power, Peoples Voice Media, Social Care Future, and ADASS.
Mee?ngs and regional work
At the April LDPB meeOng, a number of self-advocates accompanied us, and were valuable parOcipants within the meeOng, sharing their experiences as experts by experience who were involved in the recent work with TLAP and associates.
ANernoon Tea for Self-Advocates
We are now offering a monthly opportunity to meet up with others in some FREE Abernoon Tea event’s where we will facilitate a Quiz and a free raffle.
Social events
Although we have seen a drop in aaendance we will conOnue to host regular disco events They will be themed events (Christmas, ValenOnes ,Easter & Halloween) throughout the year.
Publicity
We have conOnued to publish our events and informaOon on our Facebook page. We have aaended local events and shared our informaOon) with the community.
SupporOng Self-advocates
Our Brookvale surgeries are proving popular and are from 10-12 pm every Tuesday for any self-advocate who needs support or signposOng to services. Early indicaOons show that numbers are increasing, and we hope for the trend to conOnue. This is a drop-in service but we also accept referrals to work with people.The informaOon regarding the surgeries has been shared with Social Care and the wider community.
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Volunteer Project - Sam McClure, Joe Hall, Amy Rotherham
Our volunteer project is funded but The NaOonal Loaery Community Fund, and we are in the 2nd year of this funding programme
We have 33 volunteers supporOng the work and groups at Brookvale Community Centre.
Amongst the groups supported by our volunteers is the Ella Performance group. We have recruited volunteers in various role from making costumes, props to supporOng the group in staging they're producOons on the Brindley Theatre.
RecruiOng volunteers has been our focus this year. In order to ensure we follow safer recruitment guidelines we have been updaOng volunteer roles and responsibiliOes and ensuring our volunteer handbook and policies and procedures are up to date.
We are keen to enhance and increase the skills of our volunteers by offering those working in the cafe the opportunity to take food hygiene courses at various levels. This for some may increase their employability in the future.
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Networking with other agencies has been key in building our volunteer bank. New connecOons have been forged with groups such Halton and St Helens VCA, Frodsham and Helsby Rotary and Riverside college. We will conOnue to build on these partnerships.
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Brookvale Youth Project. Jack Hampson
During the pandemic the children and young people of Brookvale were instrumental in punng together a report based on their experiences living on Brookvale. They highlighted their concerns and shared what they felt could be improved in the local area, Paying aaenOon and to listening to their lived experiences enabled us to draw up an acOon plan for the young people to work towards.
Working with the community they began to tackle issues that they felt were long standing and meeOng with key people who may be able to help
This work is ongoing and has proved challenging, but the young people remain focused and posiOve regarding their aims
At Brookvale we feel the engagement of young people and the building for relaOonships is key to both hearing and listening to the young people’s voices.
We provide:
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aber school tea sessions twice a week
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acOviOes throughout all the school holidays. Course that enhance their life skills such a photography,, sewing and cookery
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Weekly youth meeOngs
The Youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Charity number 1170145
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Halton Speak Out CiO
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 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 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 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:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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q to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
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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
4th September 2024
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Halton Speak Out CiO Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes 2024 Unrestricted funds £ Incoming Resources Grants and donations (2) - Other Income 1,730 Centre Café & Room Hires 116,260 Bank Interest Received - Total incoming resources 117,990 Resources expended Salaries and NICs (3) 72,269 Payroll fees 31 Consultancy 5,509 Sundry expenses 116 Equipment 5,897 Rent 33,807 Postage, Stationery & Telephone - Insurance 1,299 Website, Advertising & Publicity 43 DBS Checks 162 Volunteers 331 Training 58 Café Supplies 17,399 Information & Resources - Project costs - Governance Costs - Independent Examination & Accountancy 150 Professional fees 1,528 Administration - Total resources expended 138,599 Net incoming / (outgoing) resources (20,609) Transfers between funds 2,351 34,761 Fund balances carried forward (4) 16,503 Fund balances brought forward |
2024 Restricted funds £ 157,412 - - - 157,412 88,384 1,022 8,226 - 6,347 123 130 650 - 262 292 - 157 1,161 - 150 - - 106,904 50,508 (2,351) 129,639 177,796 |
2024 Total funds £ 157,412 1,730 116,260 - 275,402 160,653 1,053 13,735 116 12,244 33,930 130 1,949 43 424 623 58 17,556 1,161 - 300 1,528 - 245,503 29,899 - 164,400 194,299 |
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 |
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| 198,619 | |||
| (15,534) - 179,934 |
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| 164,400 |
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted Fixed Assets £ Tangible Assets (5) - Total fixed assets - Current Assets Debtors and prepayments (6) - Cash at bank and in hand (7) 16,433 Total current assets 16,433 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (8) - Total current liabilities - Net current assets / (liabilities) 16,433 Total assets less current liabilities 16,433 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - Net assets 16,433 Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds 16,503 Total Funds 16,503 |
2024 Restricted £ - - - 177,796 177,796 - - 177,796 177,796 177,796 177,796 177,796 |
2024 Total £ - - - 194,229 194,229 - - 194,229 194,229 194,229 177,796 16,503 194,299 |
2023 Total £ - |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | |||
| - 164,400 |
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| 164,400 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 129,639 34,761 |
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| 164,400 |
Approval of the accounts
The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on 4th September 2024
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 2024
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 2024
| 2 Grants and Donations Grants Halton Borough Council: Adult Project Carers Breaks Youth Engagement The Steve Morgan Foundation The National Lottery Funding Tesco Groundwork Torus Foundation The Police & Crime Commissioner Talles TNL: Know Your Neighbourhood In Your Hands Your Housing Cleaning Donations 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Other Wages Social security costs Employer pension |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Restricted funds £ 55,500 2,544 6,600 - 68,525 - - 4,968 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 157,412 |
2024 Total funds £ 55,500 2,544 6,600 - 68,525 - - 4,968 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 157,412 2024 £ 120,704 36,639 2,901 409 160,653 |
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 |
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| 98,528 |
The average number of employees during the year was 4.8 FTE (2023:4.8)
| 4 Restricted funds summary Balance b/f £ Adult Project 52,562 Children & Young Peoples Prog (4,037) Carers Breaks 1,244 The Steve Morgan Foundation 4,917 Steve Morgan: Kops & Kids 664 Steve Morgan: Kitchen (74) Talles - TNL: Know Your Neighbourhood - In Your Hands - Your Housing Cleaning - Brindley 63,336 Police & Crime Commissioner 521 The Community Foundation 169 Tesco Groundwork 500 Torus Foundation 1,000 HBC: Youth Engagement 1,507 The National Lottery Fund 7,330 129,639 |
Incoming £ 55,500 - 2,544 - - - 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 4,968 - - - 6,600 68,525 157,412 |
Outgoing £ 27,764 - - 26 - - 871 4,883 995 8,150 - - - 477 901 4,386 58,451 106,904 |
Transfers £ - - - - (74) 74 - - - - - - - (23) - (2,328) - (2,351) |
Balance c/f £ 80,298 (4,037) 3,788 4,891 590 - 129 8,410 176 (4,339) 63,336 5,489 169 - 99 1,393 17,404 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177,796 |
Transfer of funds relate to expenditure in previous year unaccounted for and include contributions towards rent building & running costs.
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Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 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 - - - - 2024 £ - - - 2024 £ 194,229 194,229 2024 £ - - - |
Total £ 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2023 £ - - |
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| - | |||
| 2023 £ 164,400 |
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| 164,400 | |||
| 2023 £ - - |
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| - |
9 Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the accounting period to 31st March 2024.
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 2024
Halton Speak Out CiO
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
| 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 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 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:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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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
4th September 2024
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Halton Speak Out CiO Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Notes 2024 Unrestricted funds £ Incoming Resources Grants and donations (2) - Other Income 1,730 Centre Café & Room Hires 116,260 Bank Interest Received - Total incoming resources 117,990 Resources expended Salaries and NICs (3) 72,269 Payroll fees 31 Consultancy 5,509 Sundry expenses 116 Equipment 5,897 Rent 33,807 Postage, Stationery & Telephone - Insurance 1,299 Website, Advertising & Publicity 43 DBS Checks 162 Volunteers 331 Training 58 Café Supplies 17,399 Information & Resources - Project costs - Governance Costs - Independent Examination & Accountancy 150 Professional fees 1,528 Administration - Total resources expended 138,599 Net incoming / (outgoing) resources (20,609) Transfers between funds 2,351 34,761 Fund balances carried forward (4) 16,503 Fund balances brought forward |
2024 Restricted funds £ 157,412 - - - 157,412 88,384 1,022 8,226 - 6,347 123 130 650 - 262 292 - 157 1,161 - 150 - - 106,904 50,508 (2,351) 129,639 177,796 |
2024 Total funds £ 157,412 1,730 116,260 - 275,402 160,653 1,053 13,735 116 12,244 33,930 130 1,949 43 424 623 58 17,556 1,161 - 300 1,528 - 245,503 29,899 - 164,400 194,299 |
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 |
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| 198,619 | |||
| (15,534) - 179,934 |
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| 164,400 |
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Halton Speak Out CiO
Balance sheet
as at 31 March 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted Fixed Assets £ Tangible Assets (5) - Total fixed assets - Current Assets Debtors and prepayments (6) - Cash at bank and in hand (7) 16,433 Total current assets 16,433 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (8) - Total current liabilities - Net current assets / (liabilities) 16,433 Total assets less current liabilities 16,433 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - Net assets 16,433 Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds 16,503 Total Funds 16,503 |
2024 Restricted £ - - - 177,796 177,796 - - 177,796 177,796 177,796 177,796 177,796 |
2024 Total £ - - - 194,229 194,229 - - 194,229 194,229 194,229 177,796 16,503 194,299 |
2023 Total £ - |
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| - | |||
| - 164,400 |
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| 164,400 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 164,400 | |||
| 129,639 34,761 |
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| 164,400 |
Approval of the accounts
The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Trustees held on 4th September 2024
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 2024
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 2024
| 2 Grants and Donations Grants Halton Borough Council: Adult Project Carers Breaks Youth Engagement The Steve Morgan Foundation The National Lottery Funding Tesco Groundwork Torus Foundation The Police & Crime Commissioner Talles TNL: Know Your Neighbourhood In Your Hands Your Housing Cleaning Donations 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Other Wages Social security costs Employer pension |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Restricted funds £ 55,500 2,544 6,600 - 68,525 - - 4,968 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 157,412 |
2024 Total funds £ 55,500 2,544 6,600 - 68,525 - - 4,968 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 157,412 2024 £ 120,704 36,639 2,901 409 160,653 |
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 |
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| 98,528 |
The average number of employees during the year was 4.8 FTE (2023:4.8)
| 4 Restricted funds summary Balance b/f £ Adult Project 52,562 Children & Young Peoples Prog (4,037) Carers Breaks 1,244 The Steve Morgan Foundation 4,917 Steve Morgan: Kops & Kids 664 Steve Morgan: Kitchen (74) Talles - TNL: Know Your Neighbourhood - In Your Hands - Your Housing Cleaning - Brindley 63,336 Police & Crime Commissioner 521 The Community Foundation 169 Tesco Groundwork 500 Torus Foundation 1,000 HBC: Youth Engagement 1,507 The National Lottery Fund 7,330 129,639 |
Incoming £ 55,500 - 2,544 - - - 1,000 13,293 1,171 3,811 - 4,968 - - - 6,600 68,525 157,412 |
Outgoing £ 27,764 - - 26 - - 871 4,883 995 8,150 - - - 477 901 4,386 58,451 106,904 |
Transfers £ - - - - (74) 74 - - - - - - - (23) - (2,328) - (2,351) |
Balance c/f £ 80,298 (4,037) 3,788 4,891 590 - 129 8,410 176 (4,339) 63,336 5,489 169 - 99 1,393 17,404 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177,796 |
Transfer of funds relate to expenditure in previous year unaccounted for and include contributions towards rent building & running costs.
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Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
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Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 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 - - - - 2024 £ - - - 2024 £ 194,229 194,229 2024 £ - - - |
Total £ 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| 8,361 - |
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| 8,361 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| 2023 £ - - |
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| - | |||
| 2023 £ 164,400 |
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| 164,400 | |||
| 2023 £ - - |
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| - |
9 Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the accounting period to 31st March 2024.
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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