SOMETHING IN KENT (Charity Number: 1.173273) INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2024 •n LOSS ACC NT Grant and fundin8 bids Cljnation FundraBng 71.324 22.528 95212 Expenditure Tr8n8POrt8tbn & Irevel Wages & NIC 3,078 19,5 45 11.824 Insura￿8 ActiVrt￿s & equipftwnt costs A¢counlancy Fynd rAtyi)g costs Postage, wntiw 8 ststk)nary VarK)U Contrads & #Èrvkes 7,132 1.041 141 NET PROFrr FOR THE YEAR 31,806 cMflrm thal. to btrst of ry kno￿ bèkèl. all Ixx*s. records and other 18vwrf Infom¥ikn> hav• boon $uppW lo 'T8roldar AccounisrKy SeThlces' and I hgrw ¢onflnn IhAf Ihg Bccounls lor ihe &rMfvw 31st h*relJ 2024 ar• In 8ccord•nG• Ihwe wtth.. We huve prepar6.d ihL' above annexedprofii aNd lo&f4GciJ¥ni éJJ S(JmeiblMx IN KeKI'fvr ihtt year ¥nding Jjsi ￿7￿h 2024 i u one job searching. interview skills. completing job applications and help with applying for and finding work Softer skills engagement activities including ba$ic computer skills Ifaining, energy and budgeting support and work-related courses lo improve confidence, self-esleem and motivation lo support adurts with learning disabilities lo give them the skills and encourage them lo lake part in other community-based aclwilies Sports and recreation engagement activities covering cookery. sensory adivilies and retro gaming, cinema. walersports, football, relaxation and meditation as well as new activities specifically requested by the participants that we engage with Capacity building and training activities for local charities including support with bid writing. monitoring and evaluation adv￿e, fundraising strategies and other general support activities We aim lo bring these commtinilies logether lo share their skills and experiences to help people who are most in need - hElping them lo develop. grow and feel part of their community. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomatii)nl You May choose to include further slalements. where relevant, about.. policy on granlmaking., policy programme related inveslmenl., contribution made by volunteers. TAR SECTION D ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORIVIAINCE Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Our achievements for 2023-24.. Suptx)rted 278 people wf(h into work support training including CVS. job searching, tablets outreach support scheme Ind supported wcKk- related training and volunteering opportunities Delivered basic computer skills and into work computer training through one lo one, small group and online learning where we supported 140 people to improve their computer.skills, improve into work support skills Delivered a programme of 8 different sports, recreation and engagement activities lo supporting around 2.224 adults with learning and behavioural disabilities, people with long-term health conditions, young people and other isolated members of Ihe'local community Supported 28 staff and v9lunleers across 6 organisalions lo build their capacity and become more finan¢ially secure through support with funding applications,'fundraising slralegies, policy development, staff and volunteer training, volunteer recruitment and outreach activities to help engage new beneficiaries Helped support 6 local charities and communty groups to bring in £296,604 of funding lo the charity sector this year In totsl we have supported 2.670 members of the community. TAR SECTION E FINANCIAL REVIEW Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The CIO'S policy is to maintain a reserves level equivalent lo 6-12 months of operational expenditure where possible, enabling the charity lo ¢ontinue meeting its objectives. Details of any funds materially in deficit nla Further finan¢ial rèview detsils {Optional information) You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fuTrdraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity.. investment F)olicy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. SECTION F OTHER OPTIONAL INFORMATION This year we have been supported with £95,212 of funding lo the charity.. Grants lotalling £71,324 were received from The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundalion1£7.9001. Awards for All1£10,0001. Sport England 1£8,3241. The Colyel Fergusson Charitable Trusl1£5.000). The Poslcode Society Trusl1£25.0001, The Girdlers company Charitable Trusl.1£4,0001, The Good Things Foundation {£3,6001 and The Henry Smith Charty1£7,5001 towards running costs of the charty to deliver into work, compuler skills and sports, social and ¥ecreational activrties Donations of £23,888 were received from a number of charitable organisalions and individuals thal we have helped with fundraising, capacty building and activities delivery to bring in funding lo their organisations and develop Iheir capacity to deliver activities within their local community We acknowledge and thank all of our funders for their support over this finan l year and in the future. SECTION G DECLARATION The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. repo Signed on behalf of the charty's tr es abov Signatur91$ Full namglsl Position {e.g. Secretary. Chair. etc.) Mark Dent Vincent Ja Chair Treasurer Date 22-April-24 22-April-24 TAR