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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1175385

SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY HUB ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY HUB

Contents

Contents

Legal and Administrative Information Trustees Report

  1. Reference and Administration

  2. 1.1 Name and Registration

  3. 1.2 Address

  4. 1.3 Names of Trustees who manage the Charity

  5. 1.4 Names of Senior Members of Staff

  6. 1.5 Bank

  7. Structure, Governance and Management

2.1 Type of Governing Document

4.1 Outputs and Outcomes for the Charity Beneficiaries

4.2 Highlights of 2024 - 2025

4.3 Youth Hub

4.4 Funding for 2024 - 2025

  1. Funding Review

5.1 Details of any funds which are in deficit

5.2 Funding Reserve Policy

5.3 Principle source of funding and outgoings

5.4 Remuneration of Trustees

5.7 Cost Benefit Analysis

5.8 The Future

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Independent Examiner’s Report To The Trustees

Statement of Financial Activities Including Income and Expenditure Balance Sheet

Notes to the Financial Statements

  1. Accounting Policies

  2. 1.1 Charity Information

  3. 1.2 Accounting Convention

1.3 Going Concern

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1.6 Expenditure

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

1.8 Impairment of Fixed Assets

1.9 Cash and Cash Equivalents

1.14 Employee Benefits

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Legal and Administrative Information

Trustees M Clark G Sandford J Pennington A Wright Charity Number 1175385 Principal Address 324-325 Chartwell Square Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 5SR Independent Examiner Mohammed Bakhareba FCCA 128 City Road London EC1V 2NX

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Trustees Report

For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. Reference and Administration

South Essex Community Hub or SECH is a Registered Charity, No: 1175385 registered with the Charity Commission on 26th October 2017.

324-325 Chartwell Square Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 5SR

1.3 Names of Trustees who manage the Charity

Malcolm Clark Chair John Pennington Vice Chair Gillian Sandford Trustee Andrew Wright Trustee

Gemma Fisher Chief Executive James Hunt Deputy Manager 1.5 Bank

Lloyds Bank 79 High St Buckinghamshire HP5 1BT

2. Structure, Governance and Management

2.1 Type of Governing Document

The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 with regards to the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and planning future activities.

2.2 Charitable Objectives

With regard to the activities and achievements of the charity, the Trustees are of the opinion that it continues to fulfil its charitable purpose.

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2.3 Aims and Objectives

South Essex Community Hub is a registered charity set up to support the communities of South Essex and enable them to thrive.

The aim of the South Essex Community Hub is to ensure residents of Southend have online support and information support, by understanding the needs of the communities within the city and offering warm spaces and access to computers and trained staff in collaboration with other local service providers.

We are here to promote and strengthen community cohesion and support all members of our community in our Help In Hub through:

2.4 Trustee Selection Methods

There must be at least 3 Charity Trustees. The maximum number is 10.

In accordance with the Constitution, Trustees are appointed or re-appointed for the term of three (3) years by resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the management committee. In appointing trustees, due consideration is given to ensuring that between them they have the skills and experience necessary to manage the charity effectively and in accordance with Charity Law.

The Trustees who served during 2025 and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

The Charity is looking to increase the profile of the board and have a make-up inclusive of South Essex diverse communities. The Trustees consider the best methods of attracting a diverse range of candidates with the skills the charity needs. This may include advertising in the local and/or specialist press and using Trustee brokerage services. Short-listing and interviews take place against an agreed criteria. Interviews are carried out by a panel of Trustees, and each candidate is asked similar questions to ensure a fair and objective approach. Preferred candidates are identified and invited to join the Trustees, subject to references, formal vetting and approval by the full Trustee board. Unsuccessful candidates are notified and thanked for their interest.

2.6 Organisational Structure

The Trustees delegate the responsibility of day to day operations to the following key persons:

Gemma Fisher Chief Executive James Hunt Deputy Manager Anwar Adam Bookkeeper

The Charity then uses freelance staff to deliver its projects in the community.

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3. Activities

3.1 Statutory Declaration

The trustees of SECH confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefits in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

4. Achievements and Performance

4.1 Outputs and Outcomes for the Charity Beneficiaries

The Charity has continued to deliver a range of high quality services for the local community throughout the year. Between April 2024 - April 2025 through our Community Hub, we had 6728 client engagements. We have had an 8% increase in service users compared to the previous year (23-24 - 6229). We have seen a 90% increase in support for accessing social housing, 125% increase supporting application for blue badges, and a 140% increase supporting clients struggling with rent arrears. Cost of living has been a continuing issue our service users are facing. SECH has continued to strengthen its partnerships with other local voluntary organisations.

4.2 Highlights of 2024 - 2025

Throughout the year, we have provided 455 one on one Basic Digital Skill sessions. Over 68% of SECH users do not have access or regular access to the internet. 214 people were supported with Universal Credit applications, 260 people with housing applications and 827 people were supported with Council Tax Reduction Applications. We have continued supporting the community with employability, and 719 people were supported with Job Searching and 95 people were supported with CV Writing and employability skills.

4.3 Youth Hub

The fourth year of our Youth Hub has been a continued success, and we had 2566 engagements over the year. Attendance has continued to increase, and some of our young people are progressing into further roles in the local youth council. Our participation in the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme has continued and allowed us to continue to recognise the growth and progress of the young people in receipt of the award.

Our pilot for the HAF programme at Easter was a success, and we provided a full programme of food and activities in the summer and are working to continue this offering in the future. Our youth team has been providing additional football sessions, and allowed us to engage in a new cohort of young people in need. Future funding will allow us to develop this into a new hub and expand the project.

4.4 Funding for 2024 - 2025

Access Foundation - Continued funding for the digital inclusion provision within the community. SECH supplies free digital service, support and education to the community.

Albert Gubay Foundation - Continued funding for housing and homeless support within the community.

Community Investment Board - Funding to support SECHs work in fostering sustainable and resilient communities in Southend-on-Sea.

Garfield Weston - Funding for the continuation and development of SECHs community hubs.

Gosling Foundation - Funding for the provision of free football sessions for teenagers struggling with behavioural issues.

Henry Smith – Continued funding for the delivery of service provided by the Strengthening Communities Fund.

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Household Support Fund - Funding provided to support families struggling with food and fuel poverty.

Jack Petchey Foundation - Funding from the Achievement Awards Scheme and the Leadership Awards Scheme to support the activities of the Youth Hub.

Jordan Sinnott - Funding for the provision of gymnastics equipment and sessions for the Youth Hub.

KFC Foundation - Continued funding for the provision of free trips and food for the Youth Hub.

Nationwide Foundation - Continued funding to support the housing crisis. This has allowed for more support to all the residents facing homelessness or a housing issue.

ROSCA - Funding to facilitate the Cost of Living Clinic and Education Program.

Tesco Groundwork - Funding for the provision of free trips and food for the Youth Hub.

TNL Youth Hub - Project funding for a youth service over three years this covers youth project and staff cost.

VVU - Funding to facilitate sessions with attendees of the Youth Hub for the VVU Listing Project.

5. Funding Review

5.1 Details of any funds which are in deficit

The charity has no funds which are materially in deficit.

5.2 Funding Reserve Policy

The Trustees have established the following Reserves Policy: 12 weeks operating cost. Planning for contingencies Hubs: The Charity now leases two premises, and a short-term room hire to bring the services of SECH to the heart of each local community within the town. Rents and utility costs will increase.

The principal sources of funding are grants made to the charity by small and large charitable foundations.

In compliance with the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 all fundraising is carried out in a safe way which protects the public. We do not cold call or appeal to the public to sign up to long-term giving commitments other than providing options to do so on our website. The Charity does not make payments for fund raising activity and has never received a complaint related to fundraising activity.

5.4 Remuneration of Trustees

All Trustees act in a voluntary capacity and do not receive any remuneration or material benefits from their service to the Charity.

Out of pocket expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred by trustees in promotion the purposes of the Charity are reimbursed at cost.

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5.5 Financial Status

The Charity’s current resources are sufficient to meet its outgoings in accordance with its Financial Reserves Policy and all the indications are that this will remain the case for the foreseeable future.

Total Net Assets at the end of the financial year were £242,398, representing less than 12 months of operating cost based on our current budget.

5.6 Statutory Statements on Liabilities

The Trustees declare that:

The Charity has given no guarantees where potential liability under the guarantee is outstanding at the date of this statement.

The Charity has no debt outstanding at the date of this statement.

5.7 Cost Benefit Analysis

The fund balances at the end of the year stand at £242,398. Using a Cost Benefit Analysis tool developed for and used widely within public services for the appraisal and evaluation of interventions, the Charity has calculated its social value generated for our Community Hub Model. SECH contributes to an estimated total annual fiscal benefit of £679,105, and public value benefit of £927,304. The continued successful development of the SECH Community Hub Model provides excellent value for money.

5.8 The Future

South Essex Community Hub will continue to support the community with the ongoing needs and ever-changing needs this city faces. Community is at the heart of SECH and we support people across all 17 wards of the city. At SECH we aim to offer support but also enable people to be able to self-sever or support themselves with our many different programmes. We have prepared to meet the issues expected due to the long term effects of the credit crisis on mental health and the wellbeing of children and young people.

The financial position of the charity in March 2025 is good, we have had a lot of changes in the programmes and structure of staff which has led to growth in service, we are at an end to most of our funding with lots of applications and reapplication in process. We have a strong plan for the direction of all SECH services, and this has structured our applications. With changes to local government grants and additional needs of the community, we have taken steps to ensure we will be able to confidentially continue expansion of the services we offer and deliver ongoing long-term projects.

SECH has grown in all areas of service delivery and with the continued support of the staff and volunteers this has been a very successful year for us. We have created amazing new partnerships and strengthened our existing partnerships across the city, so we are able to support more people with growing needs.

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The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Plans for future periods SECH has taken a positive view of the community’s future needs.

Malcolm Clark Chair of Trustees

Date: 20/01/2026

John Pennington Deputy Chair of Trustees Date: 20/01/2026

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Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

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 and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that 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.

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Independent Examiner’s Report To The Trustees For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of South Essex Community Hub (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

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

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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 financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Mohammed Bakhareba FCCA

128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

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Statement of Financial Activities Including Income and Expenditure For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Funds 2024
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and
legacies 3 37,800 - 37,800 19,056 - 19,056
Charitable Activities 4 12,839 140,571 153,410 9,649 291,563 301,212
Other income 16 - 16 - - -
Total income 50,655 140,571 191,226 28,705 291,563 320,267
Charitable Activities 5 (43,585) (179,172) (222,757) (18,543) (203,570) (222,114)
Other expenditure - - - - - -
Total expenditure (43,585) (179,172) (222,757) (18,543) (203,570) (222,114)
Net income/
expenditure 7,070 (38,601) (31,531) 10,161 87,993 98,154
Transfers between
funds 25 (25) - (21) 21 -
Net movement in
funds 7,094 (38,626) (31,531) 10,140 88,014 98,154
Reconciliation of
funds:
Fund balances at 1
April 2024 182,996 90,933 273,929 172,856 2,919 175,775
Fund balances at 31
March 2025 190,090 52,307 242,398 182,996 90,933 273,929

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure is derived from continuing activities.

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Balance Sheet

As at 31 March 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible Fixed
Assets 12 8,432 6,070
Total fixed assets 8,432 6,070
Current assets
Debtors 13 2,398 2,105
Cash at the bank
and in hand 241,996 267,447
Total current
assets 244,394 269,551
Current liabilities
Creditors 14 10,428 1,692
Total current
liabilities 10,428 1,692
Net current assets 233,965 267,859
Total assets less
current liabilities 242,398 273,929
The funds of the
charity
Restricted income
funds 52,307 90,933
Unrestricted funds 190,090 182,996
242,398 273,929

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Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

1. Accounting Policies

1.1 Charity Information

South Essex Community Hub is an unincorporated charitable entity based at 324-325 Chartwell Square, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 5SP.

1.2 Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements 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 Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations, but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.3 Going Concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4 Charitable Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.5 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

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Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Grant income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

The charity relies on the use of volunteers to run activities. The charity cannot place a monetary value on their contribution and therefore not included as income to the charity

1.6 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 are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all expenditure directly related to activities undertaken to further the purpose and achieve the objectives of the charity and their associated support costs.

Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance Computers 40% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising from the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 Impairment of Fixed Assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any)

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1.9 Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial Instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

1.11 Basic Financial Assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

1.12 Basic Financial Liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.13 Derecognition of financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.14 Employee Benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employees’ services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminating the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.15 Retirement Benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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2. Critical Accounting Estimates and Justments

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants of a general
nature 37,800 - 37,800 19,056 - 19,056
Total income from
donations and
legacies 37,800 - 37,800 19,056 - 19,056

4. Income from Charitable Activities

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Project income - - - 8,931 - 8,931
Other income - - - 718 - 718
Sales within charitable
activities 12,839 - 12,839 - - -
Performance related
grants - 140,571 140,571 - 291,563 291,563
Total income from
charitable activities 12,839 140,571 153,410 9,649 291,563 301,212

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5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Direct Costs
Staff Costs 22,159 136,239 158,398 110 148,413 148,523
Depreciation and
Impairment 2,098 191 2,289 2,773 319 3,092
Rent and Venue Hire 4,600 20,152 24,752 - 21,600 21,600
Light & Heat - 6,493 6,493 (1,482) 8,920 7,438
Premises Expenses 1,408 3,261 4,669 910 4,868 5,777
Consultancy &
Professional Fees 1,104 1,513 2,617 9,018 6,700 15,718
Project Costs - 2,691 2,691 - 200 200
Computers &
Software 1,679 415 2,094 - - -
Internet Charges 62 1,352 1,414 230 459 690
Travelling 1,389 - 1,389 452 1,817 2,269
General Expenses 2,036 2,626 4,662 1,627 4,941 6,567
Telephone 874 226 1,101 650 1,044 1,695
Business Insurance 1,000 - 1,000 930 - 930
Transport 320 360 680 - - -
Refreshments 511 2,209 2,720 720 1,466 2,187
Cleaning 516 - 516 228 - 228
Training Costs 7 383 390 - 1,179 1,179
Printing 266 60 326 505 621 1,126
Sundry Expenses 342 - 342 - - -
Total Direct Costs 40,371 178,172 218,543 16,672 202,547 219,220
Share of support and Governance Costs (See note 6)
Governance 3,214 1,000 4,214 1,871 1,023 2,894
Total Governance
and Support Costs 3,214 1,000 4,214 1,871 1,023 2,894
Total expenditure on
charitable activities 43,585 179,172 222,757 18,543 203,570 222,114

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6. Support Costs

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2025 Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Accountancy Fees 3,157 1,000 4,157 1,807 1,023 2,830
Independent
Examiner's Fee - - - - - -
Bank Charges and
Interest 57 - 57 64 - 64
Total Governance
and Support Costs 3,214 1,000 4,214 1,871 1,023 2,894

7. Net Income/(Expenditure) for the Year

2025 2024
£ £
Operating leases 21,600 21,600
Depreciation 2,289 3,092
Total 23,889 24,692

8. Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration for their role as trustees.

One member of the trustees was reimbursed for expenses as follows:

M Clark: £1,389 for travel expenses (2024: £3,221)

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9. Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
8 7
2025 2024
£ £
Employment Costs
Wages and salaries 142,950 118,295
Social security costs 9,924 24,175
Other pension costs 2,480 6,053
Total Employment Costs 155,354 148,523

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

10. Other Expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £
Net loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets - -
Total - -

11. Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all of its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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12. Tangible Fixed Assets

Fixtures and Computers Total
fittings
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2024 7,483 8,784 16,267
Additions 4,652 - 4,652
Disposals - - -
At 31 March 2025 12,135 8,784 20,919
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024 4,620 5,577 10,197
Depreciation charged in the year 1,007 1,283 2,289
Eliminated in respect of disposals - - -
At 31 March 2025 5,627 6,860 12,487
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 6,508 1,924 8,432
At 31 March 2024 2,863 3,207 6,070
13.
Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors 250 -
Prepayments and accrued income 2,148 2,105
Total Debtors 2,398 2,105

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14. Creditors

2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security 8,472 -
Trade creditors 139 86
Accruals and deferred income 1,500 1,500
Credit Card 318 107
Total Creditors 10,428 1,692

15. Restricted Funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March Transfers At 31 March
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Access Foundation 17,275 - (17,275) - -
Albert Gubay 16,771 - (10,902) - 5,869
Community Investment Board - 10,000 (10,000) - -
Garfield Weston - 25,000 (23,418) - 1,582
Gosling Foundation - - (485) - (485)
Henry Smith 3,564 - (3,564) - -
Household Support Fund - 2,975 (2,175) - 800
Jack Petchey Foundation 1,126 1,900 (2,054) - 972
Jordan Sinnott - 1,266 (1,238) (28) -
KFC Foundation 1,176 200 (1,184) - 192
Nationwide 40,381 - (23,086) - 17,295
ROSCA - 3,000 - - 3,000
Tesco Groundwork - 1,125 (489) - 636
TNL Youth Hub 10,959 95,015 (83,018) - 22,956
VVU - 90 (93) 3 -
Depreciation (319) - (191) - (510)
90,933 140,571 (179,172) (25) 52,307

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Previous year:

At 1 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March Transfers At 31 March
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Access Foundation - 21,000 (3,725) - 17,275
Albert Gubay Foundation - 24,470 (7,699) - 16,771
Essex Community Foundation - 5,000 (5,016) 16 0
Henry Smith - 50,000 (46,436) - 3,564
Jack Petchey Foundation 2,139 900 (1,913) - 1,126
KFC Foundation - 2,700 (1,524) - 1,176
Nationwide Foundation - 50,000 (9,619) - 40,381
TNL Cost of Living Crisis - 47,856 (47,861) 5 -
TNL Youth Hub 780 89,637 (79,458) - 10,959
Depreciation - - (319) - (319)
2,919 291,563 (203,570) 21 90,933

16. Unrestricted Funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March Transfers At 31 March
2024 Resources Expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 182,996 50,655 (43,585) 25 190,090
Total General Funds 182,996 50,655 (43,585) 25 190,090
Previous year:
At 1 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March
2023 Resources Expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General Funds 172,708 28,705 (18,395) (21) 182,996
Total General Funds 172,708 28,705 (18,395) (21) 182,996

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17. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025
Funds 2025 Funds 2025
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by:
Tangible assets 8,432 478 8,911
Current assets/(liabilities) 181,658 51,829 233,487
Total 190,090 52,307 242,398
Previous year:
Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024
Funds 2024 Funds 2024
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by:
Tangible assets 5,591 478 6,069
Current assets/(liabilities) 177,405 90,454 267,860
Total 182,996 90,933 273,929
18.
Operating Lease Commitments
2025 2024
£ £
Within one year 21,600 21,600
Between two and five years - 3,600
Total 21,600 25,200

The charity holds a short-term lease for property at the Victoria Shopping Centre at a rent of £21,600 per annum terminating in May 2025.

The charity also holds a 5-year lease for the North Road Chapel which is at a peppercorn rent.

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19. Related Party Transactions

2025 2024
£ £
Services received from related parties
Entities with shared key management personnel - 5,500
Total - 5,500