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Charity number: 1173218

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION

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CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 17

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

Trustees

Buba Sahor, Chair Anton Chambers, Trustee Derek Boakye, Trustee

Charity registered number 1173218

Principal office Unit 11 Echo Building East Bay Lane London E15 2SJ

Accountants Menzies LLP Chartered Accountants Magna House 18-32 London Road Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 4BP Independent Examiner Janice Matthews FCA Menzies LLP Magna House 18-32 London Road Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 4BP

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 2 April 2022 to 1 April 2023.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objective

The objects of Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation, as set out in our governing document are:

To act as a resource for young people and young adults by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, high quality arts and other activities as a means of:

(a) advancing in life and helping young people and young adults by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;

(b) advancing education;

(c) relieving unemployment;

(d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

In 2017, grime legends Prince Owusu-Agyekum (aka Rapid) and Ebenezer Ayerh (aka Slix) founded Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation (RSAF) to give young people direct access to mainstream resources, knowledge, and opportunities to reach their full potential in creative careers and life.

Through our innovative way of working, we create meaningful cultural engagement opportunities by integrating high quality arts, youthwork, industry connections and enterprise. We were previously based in RebBox Studios in Poplar, East London but have since moved so we’re now based in Hackney Bridge which is a new site in Newham with many thriving creatives, charities, organisations, companies and brands like the Good Growth Hub, The Outrunners, Borkwood & Co, Discordo and Wicked Bike Repair. Moving into the Hackney Bridge community has really heled inspire and motivate our young people and helped further strengthen our profile and partnerships. As a result of this we’ve continues to develop, expand and evolve our range of cross cultural/creative and cross sector offering which a huge emphasis on creating and delivering projects for youth ages 11-21+ to support personal and talent development.

Current Programming

Elevate : We have now completed our third and final year of Arts Council England, Elevate funding. In our third year we was awarded an elevate extension as a result of the pandemic and it;s hindrance to our efforts to build and strengthen our organizational capacity.

The Winternship : In 2022 we were successfully awarded a grant from Foundation for Future london for a 12 month paid development opportunity for 18-25 year old creatives to engage in high quality, industry-standard film/Screen/stage and music learning activities, creating a short film, providing work-experience, employment and progression pathways. The Winternship was developed with young people from the four Olympic boroughs, and predominantly from underserved backgrounds/communities. All young people on the programme gained paid training opportunities to shadow, learn and develop their skills via bespoke high quality workshops. 56% of participants went on to progress into further employment opportunities and 72% received support to set up their businesses.

Arts Council Engand National Portfolio Award: As part of our efforts to meet the creative demands of the youth and continue to support the needs of young people, we’ve successfully become an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and will start to deliver various projects from April 2023-April 2026.

In approving the RSAF programming, the Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

Achievements and performance

a. Key performance indicators

We are still working on ways to build our reserves but like many other young organizations that were impacted by the pandemic we currently don’t have the level of sustainable reserves as we desire but as we are still a relatively young organization that like many was impacted by the pandemic we’re still developing ways to develop things adequately. As a result of our ongoing efforts and will to continue our support for youth we’ve recently received a donation from Galliard Homes which gives us the flexibility to allocate funds to projects/needs where and when necessary.

Financial review

a. Going concern

Trustees and co-founders have reviewed the forecast for the next year to confirm that nothing will stop the charity from continuing its work. The charity is currently in a good position and will continue to strengthen its capacity to generate income and implement measures to become more sustainable.

b. Reserves policy

The charity aims to have general reserves totaling £6,000.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation (RSAF) has a Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is registered with the Charity Commission. The principal object of the Charity is to act as a resource for young people and young adults by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, high quality arts and other activities.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ ................................................ Buba Shor Derek Boakye Trustee (chair) Trustee (Treasurer) Date: 26-Jan-2024

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 1 April 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do 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 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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Dated: 26-Jan-2024

Janice Matthews FCA

Menzies LLP

Chartered Accountants Magna House 18-32 London Road Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 4BP

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Investments
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
11
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Restricted
funds
2023
£
125,547
-
125,547
133,111
133,111
(7,564)
(11,111)
(18,675)
55,452
(18,675)
36,777
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
17,915
103
18,018
45,718
45,718
(27,700)
11,111
(16,589)
22,155
(16,589)
5,566
Total
funds
2023
£
143,462
103
143,565
178,829
178,829
(35,264)
-
(35,264)
77,607
(35,264)
42,343
Total
funds
2022
£
156,542
-
156,542
122,782
122,782
33,760
-
33,760
43,847
33,760
77,607

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 1 APRIL 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
11
Unrestricted funds
11
Total funds
250
44,436
44,686
(8,040)
2023
£
5,697
5,697
36,646
42,343
42,343
36,777
5,566
42,343
250
72,328
72,578
(2,050)
2022
£
7,079
7,079
70,528
77,607
77,607
55,452
22,155
77,607

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ ................................................ Buba Sahor Derek Boakye

Date: 26-Jan-2024

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

1. General information

Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The address of its registered office can be found on page 1 of these financial statements.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

2.2 Going concern

Trustees and co-founders have reviewed the forecast for the next year to confirm that nothing will stop the charity from continuing its work. The charity is currently in a good position and will continue to strengthen its capacity to generate income and implement measures to become more sustainable.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity apportioned to charitable activities.

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing £200 are capitalised.

A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Equipment - 5 years straight line

2.7 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.8 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.9 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

3. Income from donations and legacies

Donations
Grants
Other Income
Total 2022
Restricted
funds
2023
£
8,967
109,080
7,500
125,547
107,112
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
17,665
-
250
17,915
49,430
Total
funds
2023
£
26,632
109,080
7,750
143,462
156,542
Total
funds
2022
£
58,896
97,646
-
156,542

4. Investment income

Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2023 2023 2022
£ £ £
Investment income 103 103 -

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Delivery of workshops
Total 2022
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
158,343
106,211
Grant
funding of
activities
2023
£
200
144
Support
costs
2023
£
20,286
16,427
Total
funds
2023
£
178,829
122,782
Total
funds
2022
£
122,782

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5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

Organisational development
Grime Pays
Contractors - project specific
General project expenses
Shoot
Merchandise
Equipment
Total 2022
Analysis of support costs
Delivery of
workshops
2023
£
9,250
36,248
96,603
11,303
550
-
4,389
158,343
106,211
Total
funds
2023
£
9,250
36,248
96,603
11,303
550
-
4,389
158,343
106,211
Total
funds
2022
£
4,850
29,886
24,894
39,032
6,473
1,053
23
106,211
Rent
Bank charges
Office costs
Professional fees
Depreciation
Marketing
General expenses
Travel
Total 2022
Delivery of
workshops
2023
£
3,493
6
3,386
8,036
2,642
-
1,342
1,381
20,286
16,427
Total
funds
2023
£
3,493
6
3,386
8,036
2,642
-
1,342
1,381
20,286
16,427
Total
funds
2022
£
5,318
5
698
4,725
2,558
884
1,484
755
16,427

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6. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £1,200 ( 2022 - £1,000 ).

7. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) . During the year ended 1 April 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NIL) .

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 2 April 2022
Additions
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation
At 2 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 1 April 2023
Net book value
At 1 April 2023
At 1 April 2022
Equipment
£
12,788
1,260
14,048
5,709
2,642
8,351
5,697
7,079

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9. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
2023
£
250
250
2022
£
250
250

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
4,740
3,300
8,040
2022
£
-
2,050
2,050

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11. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Elevate Restricted Fund
FFL DND Podcast
Film
Grime Pays
Heritage Project
Joe Strummer Podcast
Museum Of London
SJP DND Podcast
The Winternship
YCHTB Summer Challenge
Culture Mile Learning School
FFL Capital Grant
Good growth hub/New Direction
Pod
Lights Up Event
Newham Festival Show 2022
Royal Docks QBR event
St Jame's Place YCHTB
RDLAC Queens Jubilee Project
Thames Project Mu-School
Other Restricted Funds
Total of funds
Balance at 2
April 2022
£
22,155
12,088
4,890
1,987
4,699
6,045
893
2,000
1,086
20,000
1,556
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
208
55,452
77,607
Income
£
18,018
45,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20,000
-
14,260
16,000
2,000
4,500
5,520
7,500
4,450
3,000
3,000
317
125,547
143,565
Expenditure
£
(45,718)
(47,270)
(4,885)
-
-
(4,859)
-
(2,000)
(668)
(18,142)
-
(12,526)
(17,471)
(2,110)
(4,743)
(5,107)
(7,875)
(1,535)
(165)
(3,067)
(688)
(133,111)
(178,829)
Transfers
in/out
£
11,111
(6,000)
-
(1,987)
(4,301)
-
-
-
(418)
-
(500)
-
1,471
110
243
(350)
375
-
-
67
179
(11,111)
-
Balance at 1
April 2023
£
5,566
3,818
5
-
398
1,186
893
-
-
21,858
1,056
1,734
-
-
-
63
-
2,915
2,835
-
16
36,777
42,343

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11. Statement of funds (continued)

Restricted funds in the year are as follows:

Culture Mile Learning (Mu-school project) A collaboration with Culture Mile Learning to deliver a new innovative 1- week summer project called Mu-School for 14-16 year olds to explore some of the key elements of the music industry as well as taking part in workshops such as song-writing.

Elevate - An arts council capacity building grant originally set for two years but extended by a further 12 months due to covid.

Foundation For Future London (Capital Grant): A capital grant project to help repurpose and renovate our Hackney Bridge office space into an industry standard podcast space.

Good Growth Hub Podcast: A grant to lead and facilitate the delivery of a podcast for young black men in east london

to discuss various topics, issues and challenges they face growing up in east london.

Lights Up Event: A partnership with Certain Blacks to host a youth event showcasing young artists from around the UK at the exciting event - Lights Up.

Newham Festival Show : An opportunity for young people to create new music and perform across two days at the Newham Unlocked Festival.

Royal Docks QBR Event : An opportunity for young people to create new music and perform at the Queen's Baton Relay event as part of the Queen's Jubilee Weekend celebration.

St Jame’s Place YCHTB Project: 12 months funding to pay x2 youth graduates to support the delivery across weekly riday night sessions.

RDLAC Queens Jubilee Project: A collaboration with Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre (RDLAC) to work with ocal Newham Based young people to create music for the Queen's Jubilee Celebration event in Royal Docks.

Thames Project Mu-school: A grant from Tower Hamlets Arts & Music ducation Service (THAMES) to deliver a 12 week pilot music project for 14-16 year olds.

The Winternship: A Westfield Foundation for Future London grant to deliver a 12 month paid learning film program for 18-25 year olds.

Heritage Project: A local authority grant to support the creation of a short documentary on heritage and a short music album from young people.

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

11. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Elevate Restricted Fund
FFL DND Podcast
Film
Grime Pays
Heritage Project
GRM Threatre Project
Heritage Project
Joe Strummer Podcast
Museum Of London
Scholar Funeral
SEFS Serious sessions
SJP DND Podcast
The Winternship
YCHTB Summer Challenge
Restricted Fund
Total of funds
Balance at
1 April 2021
£
298
-
28,715
-
1,987
6,585
-
-
4,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,262
43,549
43,847
Income
£
49,430
3,998
30,000
4,960
-
21,758
6,000
8,000
-
2,000
3,250
-
5,000
20,000
2,146
-
107,112
156,542
Expenditure
£
(21,352)
(3,790)
(53,840)
(70)
-
(23,644)
(6,000)
(1,955)
(3,107)
-
(3,620)
(900)
(3,914)
-
(590)
-
(101,430)
(122,782)
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,221)
-
7,213
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
370
900
-
-
-
(2,262)
6,221
-
Balance at
1 April 2022
£
22,155
208
12,088
4,890
1,987
4,699
-
6,045
893
2,000
-
-
1,086
20,000
1,556
-
55,452
77,607

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RUFF SQWAD ARTS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2023

12. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 2
April 2022
£
22,155
55,452
77,607
Balance at
1 April 2021
£
298
43,549
43,847
Income
£
18,018
125,547
143,565
Income
£
49,430
107,112
156,542
Expenditure
£
(45,718)
(133,111)
(178,829)
Expenditure
£
(21,352)
(101,430)
(122,782)
Transfers
in/out
£
11,111
(11,111)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,221)
6,221
-
Balance at 1
April 2023
£
5,566
36,777
42,343
Balance at
1 April 2022
£
22,155
55,452
77,607

13. Related party transactions

During the year, Ruff Sqwad Music Ltd received payments totalling £52,025 (2022: £62,443) from the charity for arm's length services. This company is a related party as it is controlled by a member of the key management personnel.

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