Stobhill Link
Managed by.. Northumbedand Community Enterprise Limited
Trustees Annual Report and Accounts April 2023- March 2024
Aim and Purpos&s
NCEL operate8 various inilialives and projects to better the lives of disadvantaged people livlng within neighbouthoods
of Southeast Northumbedand which are identified lo be deprived (by the Indices of Multiple Deprivalionl with poor
stslisti¢s on crime, education, skills, health and household income. Primarily targeting the cenlre's immediate community
of Slobhill. Known locally by our centre name 'The Slobhill Link, our services are open lo all age ranges and run from
our Community Hub. We offer volunteer opportunities and address local issues aiming to relieve unemployment,
promote social inclusion amongst the elderfy andldisabled, ￿lIeVe financial hardship, develop capacity and skills and lo
help young people develop their capacity through leisure time aclivilies.
Objectives and Activities
NCEL is committed lo engaging Wlth as many people as possible effected by deprivation to offer means and
opportunities ID overcome barriers in their lives. We encourage participation by our service users in the design and
planning of our work, offer volunteer opportunities across all or our projects and encourage leadership. ownership and
passion for the work required lo meet our goals.
In planning our work for the year. we have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit and have ensured
that our serviGes be available to all people allempling to access them.
The objects of NCEL are..
111 the rellef of unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways as may be thought fil, induding assistance lo
find employment.,
121 to promote social inclusion for the public benefit among elderly persons who are socially excluded from society, or
parts of society as a result of their age. relieving the needs of those people and assisting them to integrate into society.,
13) the relief of financial hardship among people living or working in South East Northumberfand but also wherever our
seNices are requestéd through NorthumbeAand and Tyneside, by providing such persons with services and advice
which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means or that are not otherwise available lo them through lack of
opportunity,.
{4} lo develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially, economically and disadvantaged communities of South
East Northumberland but also wherever our services are requested Ihrough Northumberland alld Tyneside in such a
way that they are better able lo identify, and help meet their needs and lo participate more fully in society,.
151 lo help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure lime activities, so as to develop their capabilities
that they may grow lo full fTTralurity as illdividuals and members of society.
During the course of our work no harm has arose from the purposes. Our beneficiaries are the ger￿al public and locally-
based community and voluntary organi5ations. No private benefit arises from these purposes.

Achigvements and Performance
During the 2023-2024 year we have continued lo offer a wide
variety of services which are outlined in this report. We have
included in these services wrap around support tackling food
and fuel poverty, low household incomes, debt, unemployment,
energy effici8ncy and awareness, social isolation and health
and wellbeing. Our network of professional contacts continues
to grow due lo the variety of issues we have endeavoured lo
tackle, and this has helped lo support our volunteers and staff
with project delivery. Our team collaborates with local charities,
services and slakeholders such as youth and community
groups, Slobhill 2nd Morpeth churches and voluntary sector
organisalions lo make opportunities and services available to
our beneficiaries.
We have wnlinued to work with Fare Share lo secure surplus focKJ waste from supermarkets and businesses which is
re-dislribuled through our community fridge and Lunch Club. We have also continued our work wth Community Repaint,
a National charity acting as an umbrella body lo ensure the redistribution of thousands of lilres of household paint to
individuals and charitable groups. Much of our work was designed through established need amonggt our beneficiaries,
it was developed and intended lo help many people in need unable to afford not only luxuries bul basic provisions to
gel by. We have continually increased our customer base and recognise the large impact much of the re4islribulion
has had by helping lo sustain the environment for future generations. We have noted the stigma that food poverty can
Carry and encourage our team to focus on the message of preventing food waste which relieves apprehensionlsligma
benef￿larieS may have when accessing our centre to request support.
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Community Food Pantry- Community Fridge
(In Strategic Partnershlp with Northumberland County Council), Working With Fareshare. The Brnad and Buttor
Thing and I￿al Food Distributors.
Our team has developed a community food pantry Into a community fridge model. We have moveé foNard from
emergency food support to a model designed by the cooperative partnership which we are witnessing lo support long
term sustainability, reduce stigma ané promote choice whilst offering more nulrienl dense options and being accessible
to all of our beneficiaries. We continue lo refer lo the Wansbeck Valley Foodbank for access an emergenw for

individuals in crisis, however these referrals are greatly reduced owing lo our ability to provide and other, more local
and sustainable solutions lo food needs. Our network in Morpelh focuses on sustainable food solutions and innovative
pro1￿1$ offering food, growing, cooking elc. We collaborate with local voluntary groups lo initiate likeminded projects.
promote the community fridge model and develop stralegy towards access lo food and food waste. Vve have supported
The Morpeth and Bedlington Community Allolmenls to improve upon their food models and address food insecurity with
their own participants.
2023 - 2024
15 referrals lo Foodbanks
provided 895 food parcels lo beneficiaries
are currently saving 140kg of food waste per week (at our current rale we estimate to total 7 lonnes annually).
Lunch Club- Soclal Support Group
Our team has developed a Lunch Club which acts as a social support group, a frontline response lo safeguarding in the
community and a food insecurity prevention programme. A team of dedicated volunteers cook hearty, healthy meals for
members whilst our staff and social support volunteers network and discuss solutions lo social issues. They provide 1..1
advice and support, highlight common themes and issues around food and fuel poverty and accommodate speakers
from professional organisalions which initiates the creation of referral processes. Many volunteers ?re also older peop5e
who benefit from the advice, information and hearty meal on a weekly basis. On several occasions our team have been
able to safeguard members of the public, access seNices on their behalf and initiate care plans. This project has the
polenkn'al to develop further in the future.
Free School Unrforni Bank {Reglonal Partnershlpl
Partnered with Northumberland County Council's Regional Ne￿ork of School Uniform Banks. We built one of the first
school uniform banks in the North East and are part of a regional network of seven dislribulors of School Uniform. We
share clothing, learning and experiences within our network to aCh￿ve best practice. Stocking branded uniform for 5
local schools, we see on average 40 service users per week12000+ families per yearl, recycling an estimated 6-7
tonnes of clothing annually.
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Summer holidays 2023 activities
Palnl Recycllng (Partnered with Community Repainti
Surplus household paint is donated to NCEL from retailers, manufacturers and local traders. Thi5 15 stored and resold
to the public al £1 per lilre. Priority is reserved for low-income families, social services ar)d voluntary organisations. We
ycled more than 3000 litres in 2023-2024.

Employm•nt Support
Work experience can be gained at NCEL through volunteering. Volunteer programmes are tailor made to suit everyone,
work references are provided, supwrt with CV'S, applications and interview techniques, we also provide suits and
workwear for interviews.
Hardship Support
(In collaboration with Northumberland County Coun¢ll - Communities Together Hubs)
Referrals to professional bodies Can be made both formally and informally for people in financial crisis as well as for
those al risk of harm. Hardship grant applications for individuals are made lo a wide array of charitable trusts and local
giving groups. We secure household furniture, clothing, warm coals, toys, baby equipment both physically and in the
form of grants towards PLJrGhase. Links are available through our vast network to charities such as Talking Mallers.
Domestic Abuse Services, Women's Aid and The NorthumberlarHJ Recovery Partnership. We make approximately 55
referrals annually of this kind.
Community Garden
Development of our Siobhill Community Garden led lo the creation of the Stobhill Gardening Club. This group offers
social opportunities, learning, knowledge transfer, shared skills, plot lo plate cooking, Spring Summer activities and
events and allows for visits lo the garden from external groups. Autumn and Winter involve planning, crafts and indoor
aclivilies as well as day trips. The Garden is currently supported by a core group of 12 volunteers, Gardening Club
currently has 10 members and the garden welcomes an estimated 300 visitors per year.
Community Allotments
Allolrnent Sttes are held in Bedlington and Morpelh. Each are supported by Cor8 Group5 of volunteers. Visitors are
welcomed throughout Spring and Summer, these range from Care Homes, the general public. Sensory Gardening
Groups and Mind Active.
Social Groups
NCEL offer a friendly weekly cuppa club to all setvice users. Coffee, cakes and a friendly welcome bring people into th8
entre where staff alld volunteer5 engage, signp051 and enjoy some social lime with others. Often the group enjoy a
quiz, armchair yoga, board games and puzzles. This first contact provKles an opportunity for effective engagement,
building trusted professional relationships and information signposting, information sharing and a roule through lo our
other projects.
Reserves Policy
It is NCEL policy lo maintain a balance on unreslricled funds {rf possible), which equates lo at least three months
unreslricled payments, equivalent to £15,000, to cover emergency situations that may arise from lime to time.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard lo make the Slobhill Link the lively and vibrant hub that it is.
Vve wish lo mention our Core Volunteers who have worked so tirelessly on our behalf to prop up the services, 28 well
as all the other members of our organisalion for their valuable contribution lo our charity and for keeping the organisalion
running.

Structure Governanee and Managemant
The board of NCEL consists of five trustees responsible for making collective decision5, managing NCEL, managing
risks and finances. The board members are re5POll5ible for m?king decisions on all matters of general concern an(1
importance lo the charity including on how the funds are lo be spent in line with the terms and conditions of all gr2nl
funding. The board are loo responsible for strategy and future planning. A Managing Director is employed lo oversee
the day-to-day running of NCEL. The Manager communicates between Project staff and the board on general issues.
reporting lo and updating the board regularly. The Manager sets and delegates duties, identifies, problems or concerns,
suggests problem solving strategies and operates on the direction of the board. The Managing Director ne￿OrkS within
the voluntary sector. identrfies social need in the communty, collects slalislical information and presents lo the board.
Project staff deliver projects, monitor and rgcord slatislics. keep and update adminislralive files, report d￿reCtlY to the
Managing Direotor. Project Staff work closely with volunteers delegating work and planning future work with volunteers.
During 2023-2024 there were tsvo project slaff employed by NCEL as well as one manager. We enrolled 18 new
volunteers in various roles.
Financial Review
The charity is 5b.ll recovering from the downturn of Covid, bul the shoots of recovery are starting lo emerge. We made
a loss in the financial year of £5797 bul with promises of new financial backing, things are improving.
Administrative Infomiatlon
The full board of trustees of NCEL meet bi-monthly six limes per year wtth an average level of attendance of 80%. 11 is
the board's role lo ensure that decisions are made collectively and that there are narried people working together lo
manage the organi5alion, rnanage risk, finances and future plans so that the charity may meet ils objectives. Our
IrLJslees bring with them a mix of skills and expertlse that complement the charity and ensure ilg objects are mel for
public benefit.
Llst of Trustees..
David Weatherhead- Chaiman
Ann Purvis- Secretary
Derek Thompson
John Beynon Northumberland County Council

Independenl Examiner's Report to the trusteesl mombers of Northumberland Community Enterprlse Lirnitgd
I report on the accounts for the year end 31 ￿ March 2023 sel out within this document.
Respectlve responsibilitigs of trustees and examiner
The charity's Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year lunder section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993
{Ihe Actll and that an independent examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility lo-
examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Acll.,
lo follow the procedures laid down in General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43171{bl of
the Acll, and
to slate whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of independent oxaminor's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by Ihe charity and comparison of the accounts presente
with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking
explanations from yL)ur 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 lo whether the accounts present
a 'lrue and f2ir' view and the report is limrted lo those mallers sel out in the statement below.
Independent examine￿5 statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention..
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect, the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with the accounting
requirements of the 1993 Act,. have not been fflet.- or
2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
ched.
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Date

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Registered number
6537591
Charity number
1174831
Northumbérland Community Enterprise Ltd
Reports and Aecounts
31st March 2024

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Northumberland Community Entorprlse Ltd
Raport and accounts as t 31st March 2024
Contgnts
Page
Company information
Contents
Company informatlon
Directors, report
Siatement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the account5
Notes to the accounts continued
Notes to the accounts continued
Profit and loss account
Detailed profit and loss
Grants and donations ￿ceiVed
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Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd
Company Information
At 31 March 2024
Directors
J Beyon
M Haswell
A Purvis
D Thompson
D Wealherhead
Rogis*8red offi
37 Shields Road
Stobhill
Morpeth
Northumberfand
NE612SA
Registered number
6537591
Charlty number
1174831

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Northumberland Community Enterprlse Ltd
Registered number..
Charity number
Dir9Ctors' report
For the year ended 31st March 2024
6537591
1174831
The directors p￿sent their report and accounts for the year ended
31 st March 2024
Principal activities
The company's principal actsvity during the year continued to be that of an enterprise concern.
The main aim of the company is to improve the life style of the disabled and disadvantaged
people livtng in the a￿a.
Directors
The following persons served as directors during the year..
J Beyon
Haswell
A Purvis
D Thompson
D Wealherhead
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on the 2nd December 2024
D Weatherhead
Director

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Northumberland Communlty Enterprlse Lld
Statement of flnancial activitios
For the year ended 31st March 2024
2024
2023
Incoming r8sources
70,889
76,567
70.689
76,567
Resources expended
-76,486
-88,331
Nel incoming resources before trdnsfers
-5,797
-11,784
Adjustments
Profit or loss for the financial
-5.797
-11,764
Total fijnds blfwd
19,956
31,720
14.159
19.956

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Northurnberland Community Enterprtse Ltd
Balance sheet
at 31st March 2023
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11.006
2,946
Current assets
Debtors
Others
Cash at bank and in hand
317
1,622
10,898
554
7,519
15,581
12,837
23,654
Total current assets.
23,843
26,600
Current Ilabilities
Creditors.. amount falling
due within one year
-2.317
-2.209
Loan-PSA
-2.243
-3,239
Other creditors
-5,124
-9,684
-1.196
-6,644
Total assets less current
liabilties
14,159
19.956
Net assets
14,159
19,956
Capital and reserves
Called up share capitsl
Profil and Ios5 account
Sharefolder's funds
19,945
-5,797
31,709
-11,764
14,159
19,956
The directors are satisfied that the company is entit￿e￿ to exemption from the requirement lo
obtsin an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Act.
The directors acknowledge ltteir iesponsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the prep8ralion of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in part 15 of the Cornpanies
Act 2006 applicable lo ¢ompanies subject lo the small companies regime.
M Haswell
Director
Approved by Ihe board
02.12.2024

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Northurnbgrland Communty Enterprise Ltd
Notes to the account$
For the year ended 31st March 2024
1 Accountin9 policies
Basis of preparation
The financial stslemenls are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities (effective June 20021 and follow the
recommendations in "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
practice. issued in October 2000.
IncomiTng resourcgs
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as
income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at cost value lo the company Whe￿ this
can be quantrfied and a third paty is bearing the cost. The value of the services provided by
volunteers h8s not been included.
Fund Accounting
Gener81 funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the trustees
in ftjrtherance of the general objectsves of the charity and which have not been designated for
other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are lo be used in accordan￿ with specific restrictions imposed
by the donor5 or which have been raised by the charity for partifulare pury)oses. The cost of
ising and administering such funds are charged against the specffic funds. The aim and use of
each fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Resource5 expended
Resources expended are recognised in the year In which they are incurred.
Management and administration cosls are those inCu￿ed in connection with adminislralion of the
company and compliance with constittional and slatulory requirements.
2 Creditors:amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
2,317
5,124
7,441
2.209
1.196
3,405
3 Share capital
Nominal
value
2024
2023
Number
Allotted, called up and fully paid
Ordinary shares
£1 each

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Northurnbarland Community Enterprise Ltd
Notes to the accounts Continued
For the year ended 31 Ma￿h 20204
4 Analysis of net a55ets betwoen funds
2024
2023
Fund balances
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
11,006
12.837
-9,684
2,946
23,654
-6,644
14,159
19,956
S Tangible assots
2024
2024
Building
Fumiture
& Fittings
Totsl
Cost
5,250
6,882
12.132
Additions
10,000
10,000
Disposal
15,250
6,882
22,132
Depreciation
429)
-4,890
-9,180
Charge for year
-1784
-162
-1,946
Al the 31 March 2024
4,074
-5,052
-11,126
Net book value as
at the 31 March 2024
9,176
1.830
11,006

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Northumberland communlty Enterprisa Ltd
Notes to the accounts continugd
for the year ended 31st March 2023
8 Unrestricted funds
01-Apr-23 Incoming Outgoing Transfers
31-Mar-24
General fund
7.641
32,960 -37,473
3,128
Purposes of unrestricted fund
The purpose of the general fund is lo further the aims and objectives of the charity
9 Restricted funds
01-Apr-23 Ineoming Outgoing Transfers
31-Mar-24
Restricted fund
12,315
37.729 -39.013
11,031
Purpos8s of r8stri¢t¢d funds
The aim of the charity funds is to promde training for staff and volunteers and manage other setvices
lo benefit the local community-
Total
19.9S6
70,689 -76,486
14,159

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Northurnberland Communlty Enterprise Ltd
Profit and Loss account
FOT the year 8nded 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Incoming resources
Sales
Donations
Grants
Other incoming resources
903
315
66,557
2,914
70,689
663
1,166
73,907
831
76,567
Resources expended
-76,486
-88,331
Ngt resources
-5,797
-11,764

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Northumb8rland Community Enterprise Ltd
Detailed profit and loss account
For tha year onded 31 March 2024
Unrestricle, Restricte
funds
funds
2024
2023
Incoming resources
Sales
Donations
Gfanls
Other incoming resources
904
314
28,828
2.914
904
314
66,557
2.914
663
1,166
73,907
831
37,729
32.960
37.729
70,689
76,567
Resources expended
Materials
Advertising
Wages and national insL¢rance
Rent and rates
Ublities
Vehicle costs
Travel expenses
Computer costs
T8lephone and inlemet
Printing, postage and slationery
Leasing
Repairs, renewals and cleaning
Interest and bank charges
Administration costs
Accountsncy costs
Depreciation
Insurance
Refreshments
Donations
Sundry expenses
Professional fees
379
379
129
42
42,855
586
1,615
999
2,415
1,958
1.475
603
7,015
1,595
399
17,250
e.100
940
1,911
39
125
224
56
20,603
211
807
937
2,996
824
841
170
1,662
1,442
246
27,311
279
1,070
47.914
490
1,877
937
2,996
1,914
1.956
394
3,866
1,442
246
1,090
1,115
224
2,204
2,580
836
875
60
1,037
944
23
3,420
1,110
1,160
6,000
2,035
60
1,037
944
53
30
37,473
39,013
76.486
88,331
Profit or loss for current year
-4513
-1284
-5797
-11764

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Northumberland Community Ent8rprise Ltd
Appendix lo the accounts
for the year ended 31st March 2024
2024
Grants and donatlons recgivgd
Unrestricted R85trict9d
Total
Abbvie
Awards For All
8allinger
The Barbour Foundation
Barchesler Health
The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust
Co-operative
WG Edwards
Ford British Trust
Hubbub Foundation
Inner Wheel Club Morpelh
Karbon Homes
J Knoit
Lidl Community Fund
Magic Little Grants
RW Mann Trust
Microgrants
Morpeth Rotary Club
Morpeth Town Council
Nineveh Tnjst
Northumbedand County Council
Northumberland Estates
Rolhley Trust
The 29th May l 961 Charitable Trust
Ridley Family Chartty
Warburtons
Wellbank Foundation
Woodward Trust
Cash donations
Sales elc
2,000
3,751
2,DOO
10,880
12,500
1,000
500
500
1,038
1,200
248
1,000
200
500
1,624
500
500
500
500
1,400
4.628
2,600
2,000
2,439
1,000
2,000
5,000
400
9,300
600
315
3,817
7,129
12.500
1,000
500
500
1,038
1,200
248
1,000
200
1,624
500
500
500
1,400
500
500
4,628
2,600
2,000
2,439
1.000
2,000
5,000
400
9,300
600
315
3,817
32,960
37,729
70,689