2024-03-31-accounts - Kingfisher Cafe

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KINGFISHER CAFE Trustees Report 2023- 2024

We have welcomed many people into the cafe in Bridlington and provided a ‘Warm Space’ where advice, home cooked food, a listening ear and good company are always found.

We were notified in November 2023 that the premises that we rented was being put up for sale, this has caused us great concern as we did not know if we would be able to stay. At the end of the financial year we are still awaiting confirmation of the completion of the sale.

We continue to support many clients who have been with us over a period of years, who find the cafe an important part of their regular activities and sense of security. The nonjudgemental welcome that they receive ensures they feel able to continue to be with us for as long as they need us.

We are continually grateful for the local support coming to us in the form of food, clothing, sleeping bags and financial donations.

We continually appreciate the constancy and devotion shown to us by our volunteers, which enables us to provide a stable, secure and homely environment for our clients who show their appreciation for all they receive.

The financial results of our accounts for this financial year are Income £54,690 and Expenditure £53,554 therefore our Net Increase was £1,136. We have had the accounts independently verified by Mr SAC Gibson.

As we move into the new year we are uncertain whether we will be able to remain in our current premises but hope that if we have to move we will be able to find somewhere suitable.

Kingfisher Café, 3 West Street, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 3DX Email: admin@kingfshercafe.org.uk Website: www.kingfishercafe.org.uk

KINGFISHER CAFÉ

REPORT AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

KINGFISHER CAFÉ TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Report of the independent Examiner to the Trustees of The Kingfisher Café, Bridlington

I report on the accounts of the Kingfisher Café, Bridlington, for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

(a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011;

(b) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission ( under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011) and

Basis of the independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view", and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

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

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; or

(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011; 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.

Signed by: Stuart AC Gibson

Independent Examiner

S. Gibson

on 14 March 2025

KINGFISHER CAFÉ STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Incoming resources: Donations Takings Grants received Total incoming resources Resources used: Rent, rates, and insurance Food for café Light and heat Purchase of van Cleaning/repairs/maintenance Office costs Disposable items Kitchen equipment Internet General expenses Wages Depreciation Staff gifts and gratuities NET TRADING (LOSS)/ INCOME NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN FUNDS	2024 £ 10,815 1,206 8,600 20,621 746 7,241 7,752 1,000 804 393 3,876 296 248 635 19,270 - - 42,261 (21,640) (21,640)	2023 £ 26,377 3,093 25,220
		54,690
		4,940 10,804 13,648 - 730 328 4,057 370 127 3,975 12,250 1,025 1,300
		53,554
		1,136 1,136

At 31 March 2024 cash at bank was £32,534 ( 2023 - £54,174 ).

I confirm these accounts represent a true and fair view of the finances of Kingfisher Café, Bridlington, for the year ended 31 March 2024.

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