REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1176831
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
for
Creating Chaos
Johnston Wood Roach Limited 24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7SQ
Creating Chaos
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 10 |
Creating Chaos
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Creating Chaos is a charity which aims to provide young adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their community. It operates by providing voluntary roles for those young people supporting a variety of local individuals and organisations, such as food banks, environmental projects, care homes and also people who are isolated or vulnerable in any way. The charity raises funds to pay for support worker time and for a base of operations from where the young people are supported to run the affairs of the charity themselves, as well as identifying projects and opportunities for them to do their work. The charity is overseen by trustees who support a manager and small team of support workers, as well as identifying funding opportunities.
Significant activities
The main activities undertaken for public benefit are the support of existing charitable or voluntary organisations who do not have a sufficient number of volunteers or staff to carry out the project as they would like to. Primary examples include the daily support of two local food banks, providing a number of young people to do collections and deliveries, manage orders and donations, and provide general help around the food bank. Another example would be supporting the Final Straw project, an organisation which seeks to eradicate plastic waste in the ocean, to whom Creating Chaos offers practical support in the form of beach cleaning as well as awareness raising and fundraising on their behalf. Further examples include offering entertainment and services such as gardening at local care homes, putting on events for local isolated and unable people to congregate and socialise, and teaching dance to a local special school.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the reporting period some of the main achievements have been seeing two individuals from the charity move into part-time voluntary roles within another organisation where they are not receiving the daily support currently provided at Creating Chaos, and one individual moving into a part-time paid role using the skills they have developed. From the perspective of the support provided to the community there has been a very successful project with one local food bank in particular, where some of our volunteers have taken on a much higher level of responsibility around organising the day-to-day operations, and an activity at one particular care home which has seen several residents actively engaging in the activities that have been put on, which has made a real impact on their health and well-being.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity aims to retain 6 months of operational costs. As a relatively new charity with a relatively small income and operation, we feel that is sufficient for our needs.
The main financial risk to the charity is the loss of funding and donations which it currently receives.
FUTURE PLANS
The future plans of the charity are to continue with the charities main activities and objectives and to look for other opportunities to support the local community in a positive way.The charity wishes to be able to support all those young adults with learning disabilities that require support and to support as many projects as we can in that time, however there is no ambition to grow beyond the demand which we experience.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1176831
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Creating Chaos
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Principal address
8 Leigh Road Havant Hampshire PO9 2ET
Trustees
Mrs K Whapshott Ms H L Thompson Ms R A Stone M P Charters (appointed 12.1.23)
Independent Examiner
Johnston Wood Roach Limited 24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7SQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Mrs K Whapshott - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Creating Chaos
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Creating Chaos
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Creating Chaos (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
K WOOD FCA FCCA
Johnston Wood Roach Limited 24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7SQ
30 April 2024
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2,551 | 58,715 | 61,266 | 61,745 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | 877 | 4,717 | 5,594 | 3,839 | |
| Other | 2,316 | 50,445 | 52,761 | 57,446 | |
| Total | 3,193 | 55,162 | 58,355 | 61,285 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (642) | 3,553 | 2,911 | 460 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 2,372 | 36,633 | 39,005 | 38,545 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 1,730 | 40,186 | 41,916 | 39,005 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet 31 December 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 4 | 1,614 | 5,196 | 6,810 | 8,513 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 5 | - | 938 | 938 | 886 |
| Cash at bank | 2,095 | 37,373 | 39,468 | 31,433 | |
| 2,095 | 38,311 | 40,406 | 32,319 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 6 | (1,979) | (3,321) | (5,300) | (1,827) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 116 | 34,990 | 35,106 | 30,492 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | 1,730 | 40,186 | 41,916 | 39,005 | |
| NET ASSETS | 1,730 | 40,186 | 41,916 | 39,005 | |
| FUNDS | 7 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 1,730 | 2,372 | |||
| Restricted funds | 40,186 | 36,633 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 41,916 | 39,005 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
K Whapshott - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
- 20% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| 3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 3,029 58,716 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 643 3,196 Other 22,627 34,819 Total 23,270 38,015 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (20,241) 20,701 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 22,613 15,932 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 2,372 36,633 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2023 Charge for year At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Total funds £ 61,745 3,839 57,446 61,285 460 38,545 39,005 Fixtures and fittings £ 15,341 6,828 1,703 8,531 6,810 8,513 |
Total funds £ 61,745 |
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| 3,839 57,446 |
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| 61,285 | ||
| 460 38,545 |
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| 39,005 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| 5. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
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| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 938 | 886 | ||
| 6. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Other creditors | 5,300 | 1,827 | ||
| 7. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.1.23 | in funds | 31.12.23 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 2,372 | (642) | 1,730 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Lottery Fund | 36,633 | 3,553 | 40,186 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 39,005 | 2,911 | 41,916 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 2,551 | (3,193) | (642) | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Lottery Fund | 58,715 | (55,162) | 3,553 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 61,266 | (58,355) | 2,911 | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.1.22 | in funds | 31.12.22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 22,613 | (20,241) | 2,372 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Lottery Fund | 15,932 | 20,701 | 36,633 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 38,545 | 460 | 39,005 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 3,029 | (23,270) | (20,241) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Lottery Fund | 58,716 | (38,015) | 20,701 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 61,745 | (61,285) | 460 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.1.22 | in funds | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 22,613 | (20,883) | 1,730 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Lottery Fund | 15,932 | 24,254 | 40,186 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 38,545 | 3,371 | 41,916 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 5,580 | (26,463) | (20,883) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Lottery Fund | 117,431 | (93,177) | 24,254 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 123,011 | (119,640) | 3,371 |
Lottery Fund
Creating Chaos received donations from the Big Lottery Fund to support the Random Act of Chaos project, This project will provide practical support, friendship and education to vunerable people within the Havant community.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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