Chai'ity Number: 1171873 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEfwoRK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO TRusfEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Perfod ended 31 December 2024 Phoenix AcLY>untsncy and Business Consultancy Llmited
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number,. 1171873 Contents to the Financlal Statements For the perlod ended 31 December 2024 Page Report of the Board of Trust&5 Independent Exarnlneis Report 13 Statement of Financial Attivities 14 Balance Sht 15 Notes to the Financial Ststements 16
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBIRSIDE) CIO Charity Number.. 1171873 TR.USTEES' REPORT The Trustses present theli" annual report toget,her with the finandal statements for the year to 31 December 2024. The financial ststements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Constltutlon, and Accounting and Reporting by Charltie5; Ststement of Recommended practi applicable to charitie5 pparIng their accounts In accordan with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). REFERENCE AND ADMINIsfRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRVSTEES AND ADVISERS Charity name: Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) ao Registered charity number: 1171873 Structure: Charitsble Incoryx)rated Organlsatlon (CIO) Principal address: NeighbourhocKI Network (Humbersicle) CIO Alf Marshall Community cent.re 87 Goodhart Road Bransholme HULL HU7 4EE Trustees: At the date of this report the trustees were: Colin Havertroft Devan Witter Deborah Fagan Chalr Senior Manager: L Carew & S Wekhardt Bankers: Natwest Bank 34 King Edward Street HULL HUI 3SS
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Nuniber: 1171873 TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) Independent examlner: Rebecca Trlffitt MAAT Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultancy Limited 4~6 Robert Street Scunt.horpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6NG srRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity was orlginally established on 14th Febwary 2012 (Nelghbourhood Network Hull Charity number 1145899). On the 2nd of March 2017 the charity changed its legal name to Neighbourtiood Network (Humber51de) CIO charity number 1171873, The charty coriverted to a registered Charitable Incorpordted Organisation (CIO) on l November 2021. The goveming documentstlon was amended on 23rd August 2024. Governing body The reswnsibillty to ensure 2ppropriate governan and management of the charty is vested in the Truste. Appointment of Tru$ The appointment of trustees is In accordance wlth the Constitution, The Constitution states that there must be at least 3 charity trust&5 with no maximum nurnber. The Trustees who Ineet approxlmately 8 times a year and are SpOnsIble for the strateglc direttion, policy and good running of the chan'ty, The Senior Managers are restK)nslble to the Board for the day to day delivery of the rv1$ and other activities and as far as possible operational management follows good current pract1. Related Parties Disclosures Devan Witter, who is a trustee of Neighbourhood Network (Humterside) CIO is also employed by Phoenix Accountsncy Business & Consultancy Limited, the Independent Examining company. Devan in hfs employment has iio dealings with tt)e Independent Examination which is completed by Rebecca Triffitt.
NEIGHBOURHOQD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number, 1171873 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVJTIES Objects The object of the CIO Is. FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFrr, IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER REGION: (A) TO PROMOTE GOOD cmzENSHIP AND GREATER PUBUC PAR11CIPATION IN ThE PRPIENTION AND SOLUTION OF CRIME; (B) TO PROMOTE, IN PARTNERSHIP wrrH THE POUCE SERVICE AND OTHER sAFy PARTNERS, THE PROTEcfIoN OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM, AND THE PREVENTION OF, CRININAL Acrs. (C) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFrr OF -fHE INHABITANTS OF THE REGION THE PROVISION OF FACILThIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NF.ED OF SUCH FACILftIES BY REASON OF ThEIR YoiJfH, AGE, INFIRMrrY OR DISABLEMElff, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OR soaAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMsfANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERE5f OF HEILTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND wrrH TrIE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDMON OF IIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS Public benefit The Trustees conflrm that they have complied with the duty, contsined in Section 4 of the Charitles Art 2011, to have due regard to the guidan on public beneftt issued by the Charity Commission. The charitable purro* of the charity withln the meaning of the att Is contained within its objects Stated above. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Review of the financial period I would like to welcome you to Neighbourhood Network for 2024, which has been a very bLW year across all areas of our work. This report provides an overview of NelghbDurho Network's activities, achievements and financlal performance from January to Dember 2024 which was yet another extremely bysy year, Whilst Neighbourhood Network wa5 born through community needs for support with crime prevention and community safety activities, the dirett Ilnk betWn this and its negative impact on health and wellbeing is now broadly recognised. This has resulted in us broadening our focus to include work such as the Menopaus'ull Project and other health and wellbeing related ProJts which are iiow an integral part of our organisation's structure, eXpeSe and dellvery.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number,. 1171873 TRusfEES' REPORT (continued) The operation of the Coinmunity Centip ha5 matured and it continues to grow. 2024 brought the announcement of the selection of our communlty centre for the relc(ation of a RHS Chelsea Hower Show Garden. This is the first Chelsea Garden tr) be donated in thls region, and we are very excited for 2025. The Board of Tnjstees continue to work with the Team to strengthen the foundations of Neighbourhood Network with the aim of building longer term sustainability and growth. We are constantly *eking new volunteer Trustees so If you are intere5tedJ please don't hesitate to get in touch Our Values The charlty's values are Imp)rtant in all a5pett5 of our charitsble work and art a5 the gulding prlnciples for everything the charity does from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. They ensure that the NN reinalns focused on Its mlsslon and purpose. Trusted - We are dependable, carlngi resrEctablei approachable, and supportive Community focu1 - We bring people together Collaborative - We work as a team, in parkner5hips and withln communities Inclusive - We are welcoming to all Proactive - We are active within communities, and we atE relevant in traY,5 world Our mission at the Neighbourhood Network is to ork with you and support you to mdke your communltles safe, Our vision 15 that by being a member of the Neighbourhood Network people will feel better equipped and Informed to create safer and healthier environments in whlch to live and work. The NeIgh)urhOcKI Network aims: To support and empower people almirKJ to create safer envlronments, To be a support to other organisations helping communities to be more proattive in reducing crime To be a trusted communicator and educator of key messages from community Safety partners To be an introdutrr and facilitstor of engagement between Nei9hbourhoc(l Network members and community safety partners and others To provide cost effective community safety solutions to Nelghbourhood Network members and the wider public Communfity Safety Projert The NN continues to play a vitsl role in building safer, coiinected CDmmunitles acroros Hull and beyond. Through partnershlps wit'h re55dents, st8tutory bodies, and organisations, the fuS remains on supporting neighbourhood safety.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number: 1171873 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) Neighl>ourhood Watch & Member Support In 2024, 8 new member groups joined the network, includlng 4 NeighboUrh¢1 Watch (NHW) groups across 4 clty wards. Other additions included a charity, skx)rts club, comtyiunity group, and Resldents Association, New groups received: Face-to-face SUPFX)rt Free NHW signs and wlndow stickers Help with new51etters Introductions to councillors and local policlng team5 Member Group Support Highlights: 58 support requests handled. including help wlth ti'anslations, funding, crfme reportingi and communication tools 2.80 NHW window sts"ckers and 10 NHW signs disblbuted 9 community newsletters designed, and 1,985 copie5 circulated 22-member group stories featured In NN s e-newsletters 15 community events attended by NN staff Reachlng the Wlder Communlty Beyond members, NN 5UI)ptsrted 63 non-member resident queries, offering gUIdan on. Food banks, meal services, and volunt&r optortunities Fly-tippingi nuisan Issue5', and local councillor connection Community safety resour and signposting PCC Hustings Event - Held in September 2024, the PCC candidates, Q&A sesslon attrdtted all three candldates and 50 attendees (24 In-person, 26 onllne)I promotlng ivic eiigagement. Crime Reduction Shop - The shop continued to offer affordable safety products (e.gJi PUryJe bells, card defenders), with profits relnvested into community safety work. Items were sent acros5 the UK, includlng Gloutrster, Rochdale, and Durham. 'Lock It or Lose ltr Projert - Now Inlts 8th year, this bike theft prevention Inltlative distrlbuted 157 Gold Standard D-locks across the HumtrEr. Partnered with Hull Culture & Leisure and Hull NHS Trust, NN also attended two bike ser,urity events to rai awareness. The Safer You Project - Providing vulneraLle residents with free crime prevention equipment and advice. Expanded from 4 to 5 city wards 68 referra15 and 185 safety items delivered (e.g., dummy Cctv, alarms) Residents reported feeling safer and more supported
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity NLimber.' 1171873 TRUSTEES, REPORT (coiitinued) HOPE Project - Orchard Park - Commissioned in August 2024 to lead engagement in Orchard Park under the governmenys Clear, Hold Bulld Inltiative. Activities include: Safety messaging Drop-lns and Iltter picks Crlrne prevention equipment Humber Watch Association (HWA) - N N coordinated four HWA partnership meetings In 2024, streiigthening regional NHW collaboration. A major highlight Ivas the regional NHW Week event at the NN Community Centre, with 40 attendees and keynote speakers from policing and nètional N HW leadership. Menopaus'ull Support Network In 2024, the Menopaus'ull Supp)rt Network has grown as a tal hub for menopause 5UPPOrt across Hull and Inoving into the East Rlding. The network offers connection, education, and empowerment to hundreda of women. With strong partnerships, leadership and support, it Is aiming tu become a leading voice for menopause awareness in the region. Actlvities & Engagement - 44 events wets delIVer1, induding cafés, Walk & Talks, ctEative workshops, health MOTS, and social sesaions. Unique highlights induded alpaca vlsits, ptryI jewellery-makingi stslned glass worksFIop5, and a popular sound balh. Over 200 womei) attended the ssions, with many returning regularty to safe, supportive Spa. Resour5 & Impact. Menopaus'ull Libra Its value, Research: In collaboration with Dr Ly Fidding (Universty of Hull), Menopaus'ull Support Network gathered Ilved experlences to develop a play through CaVe storytelling. Though unable to formally support York St John's similar research, guidantr Kia5 offered, Business Case. Commissioned by a private funder, MenopautJ'uII secured a commitment for 3 years, funding starting 2025-en5uring future growth and stability of the project. Over 90 Esource loans, with strong feedback highlighting Partnershlps & Events - Collaborations wlth CHCP Menopause Clinic, Space2BHeard, Her Breast Frlends, HEY Endo, Endo Buddies, and employers like Croda expanded training and support. Menopaus'ull Support Network also partnered ivlth MP Emma Hardy's offl to host WorH Menopause Day2024, drawlng 300+ attendees and 20+ exhibitors. Looking Ahead - Wlth new funding confirmed, Menopaus'ull Support Network wlll expand 5taffingi partnerships, and programme ddivery in 2025. The misslon remain5 dear: to offer community, connectlon, and strengt'h through shared experience
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number.. 1171873 TRUSTEES, REPORT (contlnued) Neighbourhood Network's (NN) Coinmunity Centre Project Bullding on 2023,5 momentum, the NN Communlty Centre conb'nued to thrtve In 2024, becoming a vitsl hub for residents in HU7 and beyond, The pla-baSed project delivered over 700 sesslons wltti 8,700+ attendan$, shaped by communlty feedback. Actlvities & Impact - Weekly sesslons Included yoga, tsi chl, toddler groups, line dancing, keep-fit, Social cafés, SEND play, dog trainingi creative workshops, tech support, and mt)re. Highlights induded: HU7 Healthy Hearts: Tro 12-week cohorts ImprDved heart health throLigh nutrition advi, cooking, exera, and weigh-ins. Warm Space Initiative: Supported 185 households during wlnter; helped 150 people access cost-of-living support. Food Supwt: 99 surplus fc¥)d crates from MPAS distributed to over 3,700 residents. Room Mi. Used by local busines5 and trainlng providers, boosting income and community tie5, Community Collaborations KCOM donated 30 Hull City football ts'd(ets for local residents. Doreen's served 70 free packed lunche5 for children from the community ntre Hull Lithuanlan Society's fun day drew 200+ attendees. Unity in Community SUPPOrted 13 people with fuel vouchers from the community ntre Hull City Council's outr&ich team dellver regular slots from the community ntre Holiday & Youth Engagement Healthy Holldays fundlng enabled cooking xslons for nearly 200 children and families, promoting healthy eating and life skills. Know Your Nelghbourhood funding led to 170 activlty sessions for 1,569 participants, fostering friendship5, soc1 connection, and multi-artivity engagement. A photography club, led by a local volunteer, was Introduced based on resident feedbacL Events & Summlts HU7 Health Summlt (with NHS Humber & North Yorkshire TCB). Two-site event feattjrfng demos, exhlbltors, and ncaw adivities like line danclng (now a weeklv *ssion with 21>30 attend5). HU7 Youth Summit (with Cornerhouse Yorkshlre): Showcased youth attivities like fcDtball, Army Cadets, car meclwnics, and more, leading to new sign-ups and repeat plans for 20251 Volunteers & Recognition - Over 150 volunteer hours ivere logged, supporting everything from tech dubs to events. Their dedication has helpp.d Inake the trntre a welcoming, trusted Epa, now recognised even on ITV Calendar News.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number,. 1171873 TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) Sustainabllity & Growth - While rising costs remaln a challenge, Increased room hire, strong partnerships, and effective governan are helping sustain the centre. In 2025, a Community Centre Project Coordlnator wlll be appolnted to strengthen dellvery and expand attivitie5. Looking Ahead - The centre wlll continue to grow as a safe, indusive, and vibrant SPO, rupporting residents of all age,s to connect, learn, and thrive. Partnership Wolng 2024 saw the tsam build on existing partnerships, along with formlng new collabDration5 across ?11 sectors. Through partnership workingi we strive to pi"ovide greater supwrt to the communities of Hull, demonstrating a unified effort to reduce crime, strengthen community bonds, and foster Safer and healthier cominunities. Organtsations and projects the charity hasi worked with to deliver its wod( in 2024 indude: Humberside Poll - Hull aty Council - Hull Community Safety Partnershlp - Hull CVS - Fvrum - VANEL - NHS Hurnber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)- University of Hull - East Rldlng of Yorkshire Councll - City Health Care Partnershlp CIC - National Nelghbourhood Watch Network - North Lincolnshlre Council ~ Community Vision - St Johns Church - St Johns Ambulan - Castle Hlll hospital - HASP PCN - KCOM - MP Emma Hardy5 Ofts - James Alexander Famlly Practi - Hull Champlon5 Network - Be Connected Network - Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) - Hull University Teaching H(pItalS NHS Trust - Cornerhou Humberslde poli - In 2024 vwrk continued in 5UPPOrting the resldents of the city and wider reglon, with the team recording 67 recorded requests for support from Humberside Poli. Requests for suppoit Included, Request to further support a group of residents with cOnmS over speeding In thelr community Re<onnect with a local secondary school re. cyde crime reductloii project NN to support with leaflets on personal Safety for a prentstion Share key messages, such as national stalking week messages (197 news Posts includlng in NN newsletter) Requesting the NN attendance at events Partnershlp worklng to get regular support needed for a krK)wn potential cuckoo vlcttm Asking to attend NN organised events such as the HU7 Youth summlt In 2024 the NN supported the local pollcing team in various ways, including hosting 6 police wrgeries throughout the year from the community centre project. This enabled the policing team to come along to work from the ceiitre aiid tslk tt) regular attendee5 In a sa, confidentlal environment if needed. This partnership work also included the local tJ)licing team hosting a bike event at the centre, with 8 bikes security mayk for members of the local community.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO C,harity Number., 1171873 TRusfEES' REPORT (continued) In Februaryi Ihp NN team fadlitated the Sutton Park Action Day at the NN Community Centre, working alongside Humberside Police to tackle rising burglary COnmS in the rea. T10 NN staff menibers 5UPPOrted the operation by Joining poli officers on house- to-house visits, offering residents tsilored crime prevention advi and practical reassurantr. Over the cuurse of the dayi 702 households were visited, and 225 crime reduction products were distributed, helping residents feel safer in their homes and StngthenIng community resilience against crime. Hull City Councll (HCC) - Dun'ng 2024, the NN recorded 109 re4UQSts for vrVICe frorn HCC stsff/services, thus enforcing the value of the NN WDrk in the aty. Examples over I'he year induded; Enabling the community Trntre actlvitle5 and serrf1 useis to be filmed for the affordable warmth grant publlclty Gained feedback from Servi user5 on the HCC produced LDSt of living brochure, Shared Informatlon In our e-newsletter and across our social networks Dn events such as tenanys foruni, MMR vaccinab"on5, Safer Hull campaigns, Informatlon on Publlc Spa5 Protection Order (73 spedfic HCC e-newsletter posts circulated) Asked to be a parther in a wldei. commuiilty safer bid for the Orchard Park area of the city Betng asked to introduce the new Ward c0-01nat0r to the area and NN projects Enabling a Sodal LaE Advisor from See and Solve Tearri to attend community centre project selonS At their reque* connecting council personnel NN wlth member groups Being approached to support the fruition of a trade association The request of the NN tsam's attendan at events Supplying when asked, community safety and community centre news CDntent for area Ward newsletters Ask to supply crime reduction equipment to gwe to residents, thu5 connecting HCC wlth other local VLS that could better sut4)ort the request Local Voluntary and Communlty Sector (VCS) Durlng ?.024, the NN recorded 124 requests to support or work wlth other VCSE organisations and the NN Team have cOnnUed to play a part in the local voluntsry and community sector though partnership working and during 2024, especially through the commlinity ntlE projett. However there has been VCSE collatorations to support Safer and healthier CC>mmunities and these have included. Continu¢yJ panel rnembeiEhip of .the BTrn5holme Trust, SUPPf)rtlng fundlng for gratJsreot eDmmunity groups Sharing of requests for volunteersi projects, staff vacancies wlthin the eeWS1etter and ?cr055 social network5 92 newsletter posts on Employment, Volunteering and Tralning opportunities 112 newsletter posts In local events and ath'vities 80 newsletter posts In funding opportunities 87 newsletter posts on hpalth and wealth-being io
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number: 1171873 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) Worked with other local community safety charlty, Probe in furthei. SUPPDrting vittims of crlme Provided a grant reference for a local communlty group Request for attendan at eveiits Attendan at networking groups such as the newly reinstated Be Connected network group One exciting new p3rtr)ershlp for 2024 was with Comethou In the delivery of our first collaborative HU7 Youth Summit. Thie event, t()m from a Ccjnnection made on the HEY confident Futures, Leadership training was held in July at NN'J tommunty ceiitre. In reattlon to an Increase èntl-soclal behaviour in the ward and Comethouse having outreach work already in existingi the event alined to showca opportunitles for yotjng people and thelr families living in the area in the hope that they might take up a new hobby along with accessing 5UPPOrt needed. -I'he event attracted 21 organisations Induding Outkast Panda. Tigers Trust, The Warren, ngWoOd United, Healthwatch, CDmmunity Army Team, The Blue Door. Approximately 165. people attended the HU7 Youth ,Summi¢ with very positive feedback. Financial re9ulations The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordantr with the QUI1t1ng pollcies Set out on page 9 and 10 and comply with the constitution and applicable accounting standards. inancial results Total Income was £186,081. Total expendÉture was £162,650. The surplu5 for the period was £23,431. Policy on reserves The charity holds 3 months, worth of unrestricted funds In reserve, this is to ensijre the continued operations of the chai'ity should inu)me streams change dramatlcally. FUTURE PLANS The charity's work Into 2025 Includes making headway Into furtherfng the long-trrni sustainability of the Neighbourhood Network, along wlth devek>pmerit and sustainabllity of it key projects that are really making a differen. The plans are to keep reachlng into the communitie5 of Hull and further into the East Ridlng SUPFK)rting resldents to support themselves in bullding safer and healthier communities. u5 for 2025 will be on elevating the Charity to work across the three distlntt work streams with the appointment of staff to support this move.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity NLAmber: 1171873 FUTURE PLANS (Con't) Key plans for 2025 include: Development of the community centre garden - with the excitlng relocation of the Songbird Survlval's 2025 RHS Chelsea garden •% Encourage new trustees wlth a varied range of experience to joln the NN Encourage more volunteers, especialty with the community ntre project and ganjen development • Update the tharity'5 websites to tetter reflett the organisation it Is today •% Grow the delivery team to increase benefician'es across the work-streams 40 Develop and grow the Menopaus'ull Support Netwoil( as it progresses from the Ideas Fund ¢ To obtsin fijither ful1ng support for thtsse communities at grassi'oot level effected by crlme and di50rder Drive change through the Menopaijs ull Support Network to support the experIen$ of those golng through menopause 4. Launch the Menopaus'ull play In collaboration The UnNersity If Hull •• Make strides towards a zertrwaste cotTimunity centre facility TRusfEES' RESPONSIBIL FOR THE ACCOUNTS The law appllcable to charitie5 in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare statements of account for each financlal year whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charity and of its incoming re9)urce5 and application of resources for that period. In preparfing those finarla1 ststements, the Trust are required to: Select suitsble accounting policies and apply them con51stendy' lake judgements and estimates that are reasonable and pnjdent; prepare the financial statements in accordance with the methcKJs and princlples *t out In the Ststement of R&ommended Prarti, Accountlng and Reporting by Charitles, and to state whether or not the accounts have been prepared in accordance wlth that ststement and applicable accounting standard5; prepa the financlal ststements on the going conTrrn basi5 unless it 15 inappropriate to presuine that the charity will continue in operation, The Trustees are responsible for keeping prow accounting records whlch are sufficient to show and explaln the charity's transartion5 and to disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity, and to enable them to ensure that any ststempnts of account comply with the require.ments,of the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, They are also responsible for 5afeguardlng the assets of the Charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irregularitles, Approved by 17 Trustees on ..... af and 51gned on thelr behalf by: D Fagan Chair of Lhc B f Trustees 12
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number: 1171873 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO I report on the accounts of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation for the period ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 14 to 24. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charivs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Att 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Att. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direttions given by the Charity Comrnission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An exarnination 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. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connection with the exarT)ination which gives me cause to believe that in, any rnaterial respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have corne 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, Rebecca Triffitt MAAT Phoenix Accountancy and Business Consultancy Limited 4-6 lobert Street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6NG Date: a9 Iiopg 13
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NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (14UMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number: 1171873 BALANCE SHEEr AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSErs Tdiigible assets 13,492 17,981 CURRENT ASSErs Debtors and prepaymeiits Stock Bank balances: Current Account Savings Account Petty Cash Paypal ?.,541 4,045 1,832 2,841 181,249 28,590 31 153,657 28,590 33 219,624 189,501 CREDITORS: amounts falling due vhthin ¢)ne year NET CURRENT ASSErs 153 063 125 143 143,IZ4 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted fuiids 124,710 101,088 166 555 143 124 The notes on pages 16 to 24 form an Integralpart of these accounts Approved by the trustee5 oil date .,17 ..and signed on the4r behalf by; D Fagan air f trie Board of Trustees) 15
NElf)HBOURHOOD NETWORK IHUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Nuniber: 1171873 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the penod ending 31 December 2024 ACCOUNTING POLZCIES Basis of preparation The financial statements have bn prepared In accoithnce with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordan iwith the Financlal Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FR5102) (effective 1st January 2019) - (Charitie5 SORP (FRS102)), the financial reF¥)sb'ng standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011. Going concern The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern and the accounts have been prepared on this basis. Income Income 15 recognised when the charity has entitlement to the fvnd5, any performan conditlons attached to the item(s) of income have been me¢ It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably Glfts In klnd The charlty receives the benefit of iv(Irk carried out by voluntÈ*rs. Interest recelvable Interest on funds held on deposit 15 induded when receivable arxl the amount can be measured reliably by the charity. thls Is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Fund accounting Restrlcted ftJnd5 are fLinds whlch (Ire to be used In Liccordan with speLific restrictions Imposed by donors. Restricted funds are accDunted for separatdy to each other and to the core funding of the Chawity. Unrestricted funds whlch are available for use at the discretion of the twstees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the charlty and which have not b&n designated for other purpDses 16
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number,. 1171873 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period endlng 31 December 2024 Stocks Stocks are valued at the lowpr of LDst and not realisable value, after making due allowantr for obsolete and slow moving items. Tanglble fixed assets and dq)reclation Tangible fKed assets are ststed at cost less depreciation. Depreciatlon 15 provide at rates calculated to write off the cost less estlmated residual value of each as*t over Its expetted useful life, a5 follows: rr Equlpment Fixture & Fittings Securlty & Webslte 33 a/a per annum on straight line basis 20 0/0 pej. aniium on straight line basls 20 % per annum on stralght line basls Debtors Trade and other debtors are reccgnised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount uffered. Prepayments are valued at the amount PlEpaid net of any, trade dlscounts due. Cash at barlk and in hand Cash at bank and cash in hand Includes cash and short term hlghly Ilouid investments with a short maturlty of thr months or les5 frorn the dafr of acquisition or opening of tfie deposit or $lmSlar account. Credltors and provisions Creditors and provisions are CognISed Whe the chanty ha5 a preseiit obligation resulting from a past event that will probably I'esult in the transfer of funds to a third parly and the arriount diie to settle the obligation can be measured oi. estimated reliably. Creditors and provlsions are nomially recognised at their settlement amount after allowiiig for any trade discounts due. Taxation In accordan wlth Paragraph l of Schedule 6 Finantr Act 2010, the Charlty is a charity for tax purposes and is generally exempt from Income Tax and Capitsl Gains Tax, but not fr0171 VAT,, Irrecoverable VAT is induded in the cost of those items to vwhich it relates. 17
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number: 1171873 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the period ending 31 December 2024 2 INCOME FROM CHARrrABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Unrestricted Fuhds 2023 Re5trBCted Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 Prddutt Sales Sen/15 G/rt5 4,288 22,658 4,288 22,658 6,042 13,331 6,042 13,331 19 3 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS LIAr*ricted Restrlcted Totsl Unrestrlrted Restrlrted Total Fund$ Funds Funds Funds Fund$ Furtds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 The National Lottery - KYN The National Lottery - RC Hey Smile Foundation . HIC deas Funts Bransholme Trust - 2023 Two Rj'dings Comrnunity Foundation cHcp Retkitts. Trlbune Trust Forum - H1th Event Hull City CA)uncll - HOPE Hull Cty Councll - UKSPF Hull Cty Council - SY WC Hiill Cjuncll - SY NC Hull City Council - C5IF Hull Ctty Council . 1[ Hull City Counol - WCW Hull Clty Counc,11- Legal Cosls Hull Clty Councll - HAF Hull CVS - CC Deco lumberslde Poll- SY OP ABI - Tran%fer of funds srAIS Geneffjl DDnatlons 19,582 19,582 38,178 38,178 12,7tE 12,70S 24,501 24,5.01 18,485 32,292 32,292 10,293 10,293 I,ODg 1,009 31,180 31,180 13,089 13,089 1,500 1,500 12,0ty) I,ooo 3,060 3,853 I,ODO 2,175 2,175 3,853 34,730 34,730 20,436 20,436 114 1,325 8,280 2,DO(Y 114 1,325 8,280 2,000 11,752 11,752 6,000 6,DOO 2,500 2,500 4,942 4,942 400 320 320 13,91Q 15,3CQ 15,3CQ 8,985 150,150 159,135 8,985 8,985 17,484 43,394 17,484 170,852 214,246
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Number. 1171873 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS For the period ending 31 December 2024 unrestri.cted Ratrlcted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Uniestncted Restrjtted fotal Funds Funds Funds 2023 2023 2023 Stsff costs Utilities Costs Office Costs. A(Ivertising Rent & Rates aeaning Costs Events Artivitfes Insurance Legal Fe 3,378 824 240 92,477 5,750 4,357 1,272 394 1,037 95,855 6,574 4,597 1,272 394 2,176 1,924 83,707 1,841 2,219 1,757 1,750 1,973 85,631 1,841 3,052 1,971 1,750 2,756 33 214 1,139 783 33,541 33,541 340 15,691 16,031 781 781 725 725 5,571 2,446 Attounts f Maintenance Sutscriptions Sundries Small Equlpnient DEpreclatson Tavel Expenses Bank Charges 60 914 720 1,384 833 399 780 2,298 833 531 (100) 1,166 436 260 150 (ioo) 35,544 1,226 260 1,323 34,378 790 132 1,173 I8) 29 3R19 895 4,808 924 1,982 94 263 618 2,245 712 148 191 8,453 147,102 155,555 10,528 150,010 160iJf38 STAFF COSTS AND TRusfEES' REMUNERAllON 2024 2023 Salarie5 Em Joyers Pension Contributions Payroll Fee5 91,128 4,230 83,606 1,686 339 95,855 85,631 The average numb. of employees, analyd by functlon was. Total 2024 Total 2023 Projetts Management and administratlon of the charity This is shown in iiumbprs of people, as full tlme equlvalent data Is not readily available Trustees received no remuneration or reimburséments OF eXplse5. 19
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charily Number: 1171873 NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEwrs For the period ending 31 December 2024 6. FIXED ASSErs Security Furni"ture Website Equipment & Fittlngs Equi'pment Soltware rotal Cost At l January 2024 AdditiorG Dlsposals 11,920 1,413 1,380 23,755 319 319 At 31 t)ewnber 2024 11,920 1,413 9,361 1,380 24,074 Depreclation At l January 2024 ChaffJed for the period 169 2,384 188 283 4,980 1,865 437 276 5,774 4,808 At 31 Dember 2024 471 6,845 713 10,582 Net book value At 31 December 2024 9,367 942 2,516 667 13,492 At 31 December 2023 11,751 1,225 4,062 943 17,981 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Debtors 1,689 1,128 Prepayments 852 704 CREDITORS 2024 2023 Trade credltors Accruals Other creditors Deferr Income HMRC 2,333 780 98 63,016 334 IQ8 720 99 63,080 351 ?.0
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charlty Numbpr., 1171873 NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the perl(pd ending 31 December 2024 FUNDS January Incoming Outyoln9 Transfw D)r 2024 raTea$ rtswwces bellveen 2024 Funds General Fund Shop Fund Totsl unrestrl¢W futsds IOD,321 767 34,320 (11,261) 79 {1,127) 122,?J3 101,088 35,931 (11,182) (1,127) 124,710 Regtrlrted Fund¥ The Natbnal Lotw - RC The Natk)nai LJtt - KYN HEV 5mlle Foundatlon- HIC Idea5 Fund Bransholme Trust 21122 BranstrKilme TnJ5l. 23 Two RIdlngs Founclo0n CHCP "rrlburE Forum . Health Event Hull Clty c1[ - HOPE Hull Clty CDUrtII - UKSPF Ilull Clty Councll - SY WC Ilull City Councll - SY NC Hull aty counc - SY KW H1 aty Council- CRF Hull Qty Council- Hull Ljty Coun- WCW Hull Clty C¢utKK- WC Capital HUM W Councll . FL4F Hull CVS- CC D HUmbeIde Politt- SY OP Lock Itc Lose tt rA15 15,360 3,499 526 38,178 19,582 12,106 24,501 (38,029) (19,582) (12,599) 124,501) 3,499 633 635 (246) (12,318) (1,490) (717) (3,109) {3,853) (949) (109) (114) (46) {3,709) 18,043) (1,273) Community 310 1,081 1,500 I,ollo 3,060 3,853 cio) 283 49 949 114 243 11,603 (237) 712 197 9,219 8,280 2,QOO 1,439 1,928 4,9? 4,942 (4,969) (81) (320) 28 319 320 2,fj05 2,605 15,300 (15,411) Total rtrICked fvnds 42,036 J.50,150 (151,468) 1,127 41,845 Tptal funds 143,124 186,081 (162,650) 166,555 21
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK{HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charity Numb&r: 1171873 NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS For the period endlng 31 December 2024 Funds (Contlnued) A brief descrlption of the restricted funds arÈ shoivn below,, The National Lottery - Reachlng Communities (RC) The Nats'onal Lottery Communities Fund is restricted fundlng coven.ng 3 years. Thls projert focused on improvlng communication, actlvity, and relationships within the communlty of Hull through events, awareness, social media, and Lommunlty-led groups, strengthening contact and supwrting vulneBble and isolated Individuals, increasing understanding and proattive preventjon of crlme, and building stronger links with local agencles such a5 the Poll, Council, and voluntsry 5e£tor, ultimately aiming to increa community reslllence, cohesion, and confidence, reduclng isolation and lonellness, and inspir1r greater engagement, investment, and posltive change. The National Lottery - Know Your Neighbourhood {KYN) The National Lottery Community Fund (l<now Your NeighbourhDc#J) is restrltted funding which covered 2 years, The main goal of this fund is to create and Implement a tv40-year action plan based on the needs of the local comrnunlty in the HU7 area of Hull, delivered from the Alf Marshall Community Centre, with a particular focus on promoting safer and healthier communib'es. Estsblishing a Strong and supportive volunteer group and transfomiing this previously underutilised communlty facillty into a vibrant comrnunlty nt. The project will offer a diver range of services and activitles that address health and wellbeing, social and recreatlonal needs, ucation, aiid InIng, as well as informatlon and advlsory serv1, all tsilored to meet the needs of the Ial comrnunity. HEY Smile Foundation- Health in the Community (HIC) Adminlstered by the Hey Smile Foundation, this Stricted funding from the Health in the Q)mmunity Fund was to go towards dellvering menopause related activitles. Ideas Fund- Menopaus'ull S pport Networf( project The Ideas Fund Is a grants programme run by the Brltlsh Sclence Assoclation and funded by Wellcome. Th15 restrirted graiit Is to support a community-rearcher colla)ration wlth Hull University to dellver a meriopause play, obtsinlng lived experlences from women Interatting with the project. Bran$holme Trust 2021122 The gllt wlll be used to purcha* litter picklng equlpment, sprlng bulbs and other equipment so the NN team can organise litter plckjng and bulb plantlng events and activities on the Noddle Hlll Nature RerVe, tr) help Improve thls area along wlth encourdglng re51dents to beconie Involved. 22
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDEI CIO ¢harlty Number." 1171873 Bransholme Trust 2023 Administered by Hull CVS, this I'estf4tted funding recelved from the Braiisholme Trust covered the cost of a computer for the reptIon along with installation of new electrical sockets. Funds remainSng are to cover depreciation. Two Ridings Community Foundatlon- Knowyour Neighbourhood (KYN) This grant covers restn'cted funding from Two Ridings Community Foundation from their Know You NeIghurhood Fund to support the set up al running of communty activities, encouragement of volunteering and to Improve the well-being of residents at the Alf Marshall Community Centre, with a long-term goal of reducing soaal isolation. City Health Care Partnershlp (CHCP) Restrirted fvnded reIVed from City Flealth Care Partnershlp (CHCP), from their small grants fund, to SUPPOrt the Nenopaus'ull Support Network woject to deliver MerpauSe workshops, ath'vities and run the annual citwide event. Tribune Trust - £lk Re5trlcted funding rE]Ved from Lhe Tribune Tnjst. Thls fund is to support Neighbourhocd Watch (NHW) groups by providirig NHW stt signs, wheelie bin stickers, window stickers 3long wlth bnded Neighbourhc>rxl Watch coDrdin3tt)rs packs, lanyards, (Time prevention booklets, allowing .. us to offer them for free to re51dents rurining their communlty schemes. Forum - Health Event Funded by Foriim ao, thls restricted orant supports the delivery of a health event in the HU7 area, almed at encouraging residents to tske a proattlve approach to their health and wellbeing. Hull City Councll- HOPE Rescted fvnding r1Ved from Hull City Councll's Community Safety P3rtnershipi to work with people Ilving and vvorking on the Orchard Park estate and support them In making their communltie5 safer and healthier. Hull City Council- UKSPF Restrirted fvnding retrived from the UK'S Shared Prosperity Fund to support the renovation of the Alf Marshall Community Centre Hull Clty Couna-l - Safer You West Carr (SY WC) Restricted capital funding received from Hull City Councft'v West Carr Ward Budget towards the Safer Yoij project whlch covers community s3fety equipment to SUPPOrt vulnerable rearldents and victs'mco of crlme within the West Carr Ward, Hull Clty Council- Saferyou North Carr (SY NC) Restricted c3pitsI funding reiVed from Hull City Council's North Carr Ward Budget towards the Safer You projett which covers r.ommunlty safety equlpment to support vulnerable residents and victtms of crime within the North Carr Ward. 23
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK{HUMBERSIDE) CIO Charlty Number., 1171873 Hull Clty Council - Crime Reductlon Fund ICRF) Restricted Capitsl funding receSved from Hull City Council's Crime Reduction Fund tri inCaSe Security at the Alf Marshall Ceiitre, througti the Instsllatioii of privacy film on windows, electronlc sign-in system, upgrading exterior lighting and purchasing Neighbourhc(>d Watch Strt signs for groups located around the nt. Hull City Council - Winter Warmth (WW) Admlnistered by Forum and funded by Hull C)ty Council and Ideal Standard, this re5tritted grant Is tr) provide a wam Spa at the Alf Marshall Community Centre, by providing activities during the winter months to residents, offering energy and c05t of living advlce. Hull Clty Councll - WC Capltal Re5tritted capltal fvnding received from Hull City Council's West Carr Ward budget to cover the costs of capital works to the Alf Marshall Community Centre, Hull Clty Council- HAF Restricted fundino received from Hull City Council's Healthy Activities Fund to cover costs for delNering free cooklng classes during school holthy f, school aged children. Hull CVS- CC Deco Administered by Hull CVS, thls grBnt from Hull aty Council covers restrirted fundlng to cover decoration c05ts for key iniprovements to the Alf Marshall Community Centre, aimlng to refresh both the interSor and exterior spaces. Humberslde Police- fer You Project (Ortha Park) sk Restricted funding received from Humterside Politr to cover communlty safety equipment to SUPPDrt vulnerable resldents and vittlms of crime within the Orchard Parf( Vrfard, Lock It or Lose It The'Lock it or Lose it, bike lock scheme project Is Inlts 8La year, income from the sales of blke locks is reinvested Into prDvlding Iow-C05t bike locks to victirn5 of crime, attendance dt bike marking events, provlding bike safety advice leaflets and educating people on how to keep thelr blkes safe from crime. srA15 Restrfcted fundlng from a private investor tOW3rds the Menopaus'ull Support Nerk projert, 10. Going Concern The Charity became a CIO during the period this provide5 the benefit of the organisation having a distlnct legal identity and provides Limited Llability for the Trtjstees, The trustees consider the charlty to be a going concern. 24