InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Charity number 1171402
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 5 |
| Examiner's report | 6 |
| Receipts and payments account | 7 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 to 11 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 December 2022
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position Dates
Position Chair
Charles Laxton Rev. Angela Hughes Rev. Joanne Lightowler Rev. John Rogers Rev. Simon Jones Guy Austin-Bride
resigned 31 Aug 2022
appointed 23 May 2022 appointed 1 Sept 2022
Charity number
1171402
Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
Bankers
Stainbeck Church CAF Bank Ltd Stainbeck Road 25 Kings Hill Avenue Leeds West Malling LS7 2PP Kent ME19 4JQ
Independent examiner
E J Beverley FCCA
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) foundation formed on 1 Feb 2017 and is governed by a constitution.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the trustees at a duly convened meeting.
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2022
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
The objects of the CIO are:
(1) Relief and prevention of poverty for the public benefit in Meanwood, Leeds, in particular, but not exclusively, focusing on the ‘Meanwood 7 Estates’*, by
(a) The provision of recreational activities and activities that promote self-development and wellbeing, intended to improve the quality of life of the beneficiaries and tackle effects of financial and cultural poverty.
(b) The provision of activities to develop the capacity and skills of the beneficiaries, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
(2) The advancement of community development for the public benefit in Meanwood, by:
(a) The provision of activities that draw together a diversity of people from across Meanwood and its immediate surroundings, with the aim of promoting social cohesion and tackling exclusion resulting from hardship and cultural differences.
(b) The promotion of volunteering, by supporting local people to take active, voluntary roles in the management of the organisation and the running of its activities.
(c) The promotion of the voluntary sector, through active engagement with community forums and public sector bodies, to the benefit of the Meanwood community, and particularly the ‘Meanwood 7 Estates’*
- (3) The advancement of religion for the public benefit in Meanwood, by:
(a) Working as a partnership of Christian churches, operating and delivering activities in accordance with Christian principles.
- The ‘Meanwood 7 Estates’ is the name given locally to a number of areas in Meanwood, Leeds, which see higher levels of financial hardship and poor health in comparison to neighbouring areas. Most of them rank repeatedly in the top 2% of the Government’s indices of multiple deprivation.
The charity's main activities
A wide variety of activities that bring people together from all parts of the community of Meanwood, Leeds, to help build relationships across social divides. Examples of activities include weekly youth club, craft sessions, play and learn, parenting support, family fun days, theatre and board games.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular:
Relief and prevention of poverty for the public benefit in Meanwood, Leeds, in particular, but not exclusively, focusing on the ‘Meanwood 7 Estates.’
The advancement of community development for the public benefit in Meanwood.
The advancement of religion.
Achievements and performance
2022 was as much a time of returning as building on what was born during the time of the pandemic. It was our first Meanwood Olympics in two years – the tenth Meanwood Olympics for our area. We welcomed hundreds of people, new faces and old; so many pleased to be back. As always, it was good to create space for families to have fun together, but even more than usual, we were aware that the simple and old fashioned games won the day. Sometimes that’s all that’s needed to have a good time! During the summer, we also enabled 100+ people to go on trips within and outside the city. These are valuable times of connection and memory-making that we’re so grateful to be able to facilitate.
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2022
Achievements and performance continued
Our food Pantry has grown significantly in membership and local support. Over the course of the year, the membership trebled in size and 1,463 visits were made, feeding 90-110 people each week. We have a fantastic team of volunteers from the local community and from the local churches, all of whom get to know their customers well and building some great relationships. The Pantry is a good place to make new connections, share cooking tips, experiment with new foods, save money and reduce food waste. We very much believe we live by the national Your Local Pantry network’s motto of Dignity, Choice and Hope.
This was the year that My Meanwood Community Anchor was born. This is a legacy of the partnership working that has been so strong in our area for many years. Representatives of resident groups and Third Sector organisations meet regularly to work out what we can do better together to improve and strengthen our neighbourhoods. We were instrumental in forming this group, and our Project Manager continues as Chair.
The group is part of the Leeds Community Anchor Network, and this has meant we’ve overseen the distribution of Government Household Support Fund, intended to help people through the cost of living crisis. This has helped us get fridges, freezers, microwaves, cookers, food and fuel to people who have been struggling without. Working with others is a vital part of doing this well.
Meanwood Men Shed has continued to grow through the year, and we are also beginning to make connections with other Men’s groups in Meanwood (that we didn’t previously know about!). A group of men meet weekly, mainly to make and build up at the Shed on the farm, but there are social events steadily building that include a wider number of people. We are constantly receiving requests for more information, so we know that there’s interest and a need for these activities.
Holy Trinity Café has moved into the larger space at Holy Trinity Hall, which is more comfortable and has better acoustics than the room we previously used. It’s made life a lot easier, and we’re pleased to see people returning – around 30-35 each week. The café is currently registered as a warm space.
There’s always so much more we could report – over 100 hampers delivered at Christmas; focused developments on the Beckhills; a grant awarded that’s enabling us to focus on strategic development and becoming more resilient as a charity; but it seems good to end with looking forward. We’re now in partnership with Thrive Leeds to develop a new youth project that will focus on supporting young people to lead and volunteer in the community. We’ve been working really hard to find funds for a modular building on the grounds of Stainbeck Church, and it feels like we’re getting close! If planning permission goes smoothly, the building will be in place in late spring, and we will finally be able to start bringing young people together again, having stopped our Monday Night youth club back in 2020 when the first lockdown happened. Definitely something to look forward to in 2023!
Financial review
The net receipts for the year was £11,169, including net receipts of £12,152 on unrestricted funds and net payments of £983 on restricted funds after transfers.
The Covid-19 pandemic was a significant turning point for InterACT, the impact of which we are still working through in terms of our vision and direction. However, financially, we found there was lots of support available as funders sought to ensure the Third Sector remained as secure as possible in the circumstances and gave us freedom to use previously granted monies in a way that reflected the needs of our communities. The changed nature of the work has also given access to new grants.
At the time of signing these accounts the charity has been impacted by the global Covid-19 virus. However, the trustees have assessed the charity’s ability to continue for at least 12 months from the date that the accounts are approved and conclude that no material uncertainties exist that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to meet its liabilities as they fall due.
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2022
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £40,668.
We have set a restricted reserves target for our 2023 budget that equates to the cost of four months overheads, excluding payroll costs; three months payroll costs, including staff expenses; and the amount needed to cover redundancy payments calculated for the end of the budget year. For the 2023 budget, the target figure is therefore £35,488
Approved by the board of trustees on 20/09/2023
Charles Laxton (Trustee)
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of InterACT Church and Community Partnership
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
E J Beverley FCCA
21/09/2023
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Receipts and payments account
for the year ended 31 December 2022
| Notes 2022 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Grants and donations (2) 42,283 Sales and fees 8,612 Gift Aid - Holy Trinity Café and Stainbeck Church 350 Bank Interest 48 Total receipts 51,293 Payments Salaries, NIC and pensions 30,938 Payroll costs 335 Sessional staff 624 Staff travel 745 Training 73 Meeting expenses 296 Volunteer expenses 280 Rent 500 Website 1,044 Materials and resources 69 Events and activities 3,249 Insurance 3 Bank charges 81 Other expenses 142 Independent examination 510 Covid-19 support expenses - Grant funding returned - Office costs 252 Total payments 39,141 Net receipts / (payments) 12,152 Fund balances brought forward 28,516 Fund balances carried forward (3) 40,668 |
2022 Restricted funds £ 54,056 - - - - 54,056 24,181 - - 293 - 36 - 500 1,540 64 27,342 473 - - - - - 610 55,039 (983) 18,062 17,079 |
2022 Total funds £ 96,339 8,612 - 350 48 105,349 55,119 335 624 1,038 73 332 280 1,000 2,584 133 30,591 476 81 142 510 - - 862 94,180 11,169 46,578 57,747 |
2021 Total funds £ 103,451 8,980 1,402 624 - 114,457 44,838 84 - 519 203 44 222 1,250 403 696 42,622 475 96 142 510 3,569 1,163 1,456 98,292 16,165 30,413 46,578 |
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership Statement of assets and liabilities
| as at 31 December 2022 2022 Unrestricted £ Cash funds Cash at bank 40,668 Total cash funds 40,668 Debtors and prepayments Prepayments Accrued income Assets retained for the charity's own use Converted storage container Upright fridge x 2 Glass door freezer Liabilities Accruals |
2022 Restricted £ 17,079 17,079 |
2022 Total £ 57,747 57,747 2022 £ 1,191 4,710 5,901 2022 £ 792 792 |
2021 Total £ 46,578 46,578 |
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The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 20/09/2023
Charles Laxton (Trustee)
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2022
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022
| 2 Grants and donations Church donations Leeds Christian Community Leeds City Council (LCC) Leeds Community Foundation (LCF) National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Sainsbury's Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) Charities Aid Foundation All Churches Trust Leeds South and West Methodist Circuit Other grants Other donations 3 Restricted funds Balance b/f £ LCC ABCD 25,000 LCC Mice - Sainsbury's Neighbourly Found'n - LCC HAP Youth Project - LCC HAP Olympics - NLCF Awards for All - LCC YAF Summer 2022 - Leeds Christian Community UPA - VAL Household Support Fund - LCC INE Committee (4,885) LCC INW Committee (2,053) 18,062 |
2022 Unrestricted funds £ 19,100 - - 15,000 - - - - - 1,130 7,053 42,283 Incoming £ 13,500 150 2,500 3,215 1,550 9,900 - 8,500 5,000 4,885 4,856 54,056 |
2022 Restricted funds £ - 8,500 28,156 - 9,900 2,500 5,000 - - - - - 54,056 Outgoing £ 25,055 150 2,500 3,215 1,394 1,712 4,710 8,500 5,000 - 2,803 55,039 |
2022 Total funds £ 19,100 8,500 28,156 15,000 9,900 2,500 5,000 - - - 1,130 7,053 96,339 Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2021 Total funds £ 12,775 - 49,366 - - - - 12,000 10,900 10,000 - 8,410 103,451 Balance c/f £ 13,445 - - - 156 8,188 (4,710) - - - - 17,079 |
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Fund name
Purpose of restriction
LCC ABCD For Asset Based Community Development work on the Beckhills. LCC Mice Towards Christmas hot meals and winter food support. Sainsbury's Neighbourly Found'n Towards Pantry running costs. LCC HAP Youth Project For modular building - youth project. LCC HAP Olympics Towards equipment for Meanwood Olympics. NLCF Awards for All Towards Men Shed costs, including signage, disability access, security and activities. LCC YAF Summer 2022 Towards summer activities for children and families, including family fun days and trips. This grant is paid in arrears.
Leeds Christian Community UPA Towards the running of Meanwood Pantry, including food, overheads and support.
VAL Household Support Fund Towards discretionary support for households in the Moortown Ward, for example with fuel, food and household essentials. LCC INE Committee Towards the running of Meanwood Pantry, including food, overheads and support. LCC INW Committee Towards the running of Meanwood Pantry, including food, overheads and support.
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InterACT Church and Community Partnership
Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 December 2022
4 Related party transactions
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
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