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2022-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity Number: 1178850

PROPER JOB RESOURCE CENTRE

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] March 2022

PROPER JOB RESOURCE CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Report of the Trustees 2-6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Statement of Financial Position 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10-15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16

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Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] March 2022

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2022. 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 2015).

Objectives and Aims

Proper Job’s charitable objects are described as follows:

For the public benefit, the protection and preservation of the environment, in particular, but not exclusively, by

recycling, in the United Kingdom.

Public benefit

The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and consider that the activities of the charity meet its charitable objectives and provide a benefit to the public.

Achievement and Performance

Charitable activities

This year’s report is still coloured by the COVID 19 pandemic. Proper Job officially re-opened on 13 April 2021 to coincide with stage 2 of the Government’s ‘road map’ to lifting lockdown. Then there was a self-enforced, short circuit breaker in December 2021. Despite this, the adaptation of delivery models and some diversification of income necessitated by the pandemic, had positive effects as well as a reminder of how important it is that we continue to shape our response and rise to challenges.

Achievements

We facilitated the re-use of over 45,895 items a 69% increase on last year. We provided over £1500 worth of resources, donated to local public benefit projects. We engaged with over 15,000 beneficiaries this year, approximately sixty per day. We strengthened the core charity, investing time in recruiting experienced trustees We fundraised for and installed a community de-fibrillator

We redistributed 2536 litres of paint as part of the National Community Re-paint scheme We made 5.5 tonnes of compost

There were 408 beneficiaries of educational events who attended online and in workshops 16 workshops and events were hosted:

April

Where the Wild Things Grow – foraging with Dave Hamilton

May

Nicky Scott- aka Dr Compost Composting for all – via zoom J une Yard Sale - £1 or less Repair and Reuse Day – Endecott House July

Chagford Primary School Fundraiser – PJ and Uptown donate half of the day’s proceedings Learn how to make a Bug Hotel- PJ and Wellmoor at Moretonhampstead allotments

September

Upcycling workshop for children at Chagford Food Festival Grow your own tree nursery – seminar with Moor Trees

October

Chagford’s first litter pick

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Weaving a willow birdfeeder

November

Repurposing Old Books – Book Folding Workshop Fashion Show

December

Sustainable Christmas Wreath Workshop

January

Nicola Peel – inspirational COP 26 speaker - zoom talk February Sewing Repair Workshop Community Clothes Swap and Wardrobe Declutter

March

Dr Compost talk and Q&A – via zoom. To celebrate National Composting week Proper Job and Plastic Free Chagford Litter Pick Spring Wreath Making from recycled materials

Other events initiatives:

A cable amnesty and two sales of children’s clothes at £1.

Additionally, in July 2021 Plastic free Chagford joined forces with PJ to get “plastic free accreditation for the town. In January 2022 a donation was made to St Petrock

Summary of Impact for the period of this report 20-21

Education and workshop participants: 408 (April 2021 – March 2022). Number of workshops/ events: 16

The education and workshop programme continued to be very successful. During lockdown periods the use of the internet, particularly ZOOM was developed and enabled a lively programme of events and this continues to build. Governance has improved significantly, including an ongoing review of all policies and risks and a successful trustee recruitment campaign that delivered a new volunteer trustee and treasurer as well as another potential trustee - Anna Hopwood.

Environment: Paint: 2536 Litres diverted from landfill through the National Community Re-paint scheme Compost: 5.5 tonnes of compost made and distributed

Public benefit

All trustees have read and understood the guidance on Public Benefit. Our impact monitoring demonstrates that we are having a significant impact on the environment and our beneficiaries give very positive feedback on how their lives have been changed.

Proper Job has facilitated the reuse of 45,895 items including, 2,536 Litres of paint. We also made 5.5 tonnes of compost. Contributing to the reduction of waste and carbon production

Use of volunteers

Proper Job have a pool of volunteers who help with various operational and educational tasks as well as skill sharing and repair workshops. We have gained 4 new volunteers. We have used approximately 600 hours of volunteer time and there are currently 5 trustee volunteers on the board.

The charity has also maintained a contact list of Friends and is part of REACH volunteering which helps charities to find volunteers creating a step change in the quality, range and scale of skills-based volunteering.

Financial review

Total income for the year decreased from previous year to £234,355 (2021: £235,637) however sales have increased reflecting the return to normal working. Sales were £179,299 (2021: £159,463).

Grant income reduced, as expected, after the pandemic. £24,800 was received in the year. (2021: 68,553), Grants included:

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Total expenditure for the year increased to £211,630 (2021: £202,584). Net surplus for the year was £22,725 (2021: £33,053) of which £10,692 was restricted Unrestricted cash reserves to carry forward were £35,586

Reserves policy

The policy of the organisation is to maintain three months running costs as reserves wherever possible. This reflects the concern of the trustees that they should maintain sufficient reserves to meet any unforeseen circumstances and, to meet the organisation's obligations.

Structure, Governance and Management Governing document

Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Model constitution for a CIO whose only voting members are its charity trustees (‘Foundation’ model constitution)

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.

In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.Reference and Administration Details

Registered name

Proper Job Resource Centre

Registered Charity number

1178850

Principal address

Proper Job Resource Centre Crannafords Industrial Park Chagford Newton Abbot TQ13 8DR

Trustees

Name

Name Position Victoria Worthington Philip Le Grice Karen Ayling Interim Chair Robert Griffin Dr Justine M Frain Allison Saunders Anna Hopwood

Appointments/Resignations Appointed 21 November 2019 Retired 15 November 2021 Appointed 17 March 2021 Appointed 21 April 2021 Appointed 21 April 2021 Appointed 14 March 2022 Appointed 11 July 2022

Independent Examiner Magnus Proctor FFA Lindisfarne Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BW

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

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

The law applicable to charities 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 period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper 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 applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the board of trustees on 6[th] January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Karen Ayling, Chair

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PROPER JOB RESOURCE CENTRE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Proper Job Resource Centre

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Proper Job Resource Centre (the Trust) for year ended 31[st] March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 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.

Signed:

Magnus Proctor Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants Lindisfarne Landkey Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BW

Date: 6[th] January 2023

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31[st] March 2022

Notes
Income and Endowments
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Other income
5
Total Incoming Resources
Expenditure
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
6
Total Resources Expended
Net Incoming / (Outgoing) resources
Transfer between funds
Reconciliation of Funds
Total Funds brought forward
Total Funds carried forward
19		 2022
2021
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
16,995
16,565
33,560
73,661
179,298
0
179,298
159,463
0
0
0
44
21,497
0
21,497
2,469
217,790
16,565
234,355
235,637
(209,277)
(2,353)
(211,630)
(202,584)
(209,277)
(2,353)
(211,630)
(202,584)
8,513
14,212
22,725
33,053
3,520
(3,520)
0
0
12,033
10,692
22,725
33,053
109,108
0
109,108
76,055
131,141
10,692
131,833
109,108

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION At 31[st] March 2022

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
12
Investments
13
Current Assets
Debtors
14
Cash at bank
Current Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
15
Current Assets less Current Liabilities
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than 1 year
16
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
18		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
85,671
0
0
0		 2022
2021
Total
Total
£
£
85,671
90,791
0
1
85,671 85,671
90,792
10,127
0
35,586
10,692		 10,127
1,882
46,278
39,939
45,713
10,692
(10,243)
0		 56,405
41,821
(10,243)
(8,623)
35,470
10,692		 46,162
33,198
121,141
10,692
0
0		 131,833
123,990
0
(14,882)
121,141
10,692		 131,833
109,108
0
10,692
121,141
0		 10,000
0
121,833
109,108
121,141
10,692		 131,833
109,108

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 6[th] January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Karen Ayling, Chair

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements

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1. Accounting Policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern

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 2015)', 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.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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.

Freehold land and buildings 10% reducing balance Plant and machinery 20% reducing balance Motor vehicles 20% reducing balance Office equipment 33% reducing balance

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash, current bank accounts and deposit bank accounts with no withdrawal limitations.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where then charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount.

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.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

2. Donations and Legacies

Donations and Legacies
Donations
Gift Aid received
Grant income
Donations
Gift Aid received
Grant income
Income from charitable activities
Recycling, reclamation and reuse
Uptown
Education
Recycling, reclamation and reuse
Uptown
Education
Investment income
Interest income
Other income
Other income – Fees and supplies		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
£
£
£
1,547
1,395
2,942
5,818
0
5,818
9,630
15,170
24,800
16,995
16,565
33,560
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
£
£
£
2,868
0
2,868
2,240
0
2,240
68,553
0
68,553
73,661
0
73,661
Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
£
£
£
110,881
0
110,881
67,283
0
67,283
1,134
0
1,134
179,299
0
179,299
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
£
£
£
64,785
59,241
124,026
34,188
0
34,188
1,249
0
1,249
100,222
59,241
159,463
2022
2021
£
£
0
44
2022
2021
£
£
21,497
2,429

3. Income from charitable activities

4. Investment income

5. Other income

The notes form part of these financial statements

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6. Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted
£
Recycling, reclamation and reuse
33,753
Uptown
11,099
Education
669
Depreciation
7,970
Staff costs
153,601
Support costs
2,185
209,277
Unrestricted
£
Recycling, reclamation and reuse
36,469
Uptown
4,211
Education
1,165
Depreciation
3,732
Staff costs
101,731
Support costs
3,239
149,547
7. Analysis of support costs
On charity activities:
Independent examiner
Accounting
8. Net incoming/outgoing resources
Independent examiner
Depreciation of fixed assets
9. Staff costs
Salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other staff costs
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
Resource Centre
Uptown
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.		 Unrestricted
£
33,753
11,099
669
7,970
153,601
2,185		 Restricted
2022
£
£
2,353
36,106
0
11,099
0
669
0
7,970
0
153,601
0
2,185
209,277 2,353
211,630
Unrestricted
£
36,469
4,211
1,165
3,732
101,731
3,239		 Restricted
2021
£
£
18,542
55,011
0
4,211
0
1,165
0
3,732
34,495
136,226
0
3,239
149,547 53,037
202,584
2022
2021
£
£
750
1,850
1,435
389
2,185
644
2022
2021
£
£
750
1,850
7,970
3,720
2022
2021
£
£
147,269
131,027
3,781
3,127
1,882
1,637
669
435
153,601
136,226
2022
2021
No.
No.
9
8
3 2

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31[st] March 2022. (2021: Nil)

The notes form part of these financial statements

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10. Independent examiner’s remuneration

Independent examiner’s remuneration
2022 2021
£ £
Examination of financial statements 750 1,850
Other services 0 389

11. Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

12. Tangible fixed

Assets

Cost
Cost brought forward
Additions
Total cost carried forward
Depreciation
Depreciation brought forward
Charge for year
Total depreciation carried forward
Net Book Value
At 31st March 2022
At 31stMarch 2021		 Land and
buildings
Furniture
and
Equipment
Motor
vehicles
Office
Equipmen
t
Total
£
£
£
£
£
85,528
6,286
2,688
14,106
108,608
2,850
0
0
0
2,850
88,278
6,286
2,688
14,106
111,458
8,164
6,154
2,475
1,024
17,817
3,647
128
48
4,147
7,970
11,811
6,282
2,523
5,171
25,787
76,567
4
165
8,935
85,671
77,364
132
751
13,082
88,329

13. Fixed asset investments

Shares in subsidiary undertakings 2022
2021
£
£
0
1
0
1

The Courtyard Cafe & Shop Ltd (CRN 11634552 England and Wales) was dissolved on 12[th] April 2022

14. Debtors

VAT recoverable
Prepayments
Other debtors		 2022
2021
£
£
1,497
1,608
3,630
0
5,000
274
10,127
1,882

The notes form part of these financial statements

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15. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Bank overdraft
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
Loans		 2022
2021
£
£
0
238
24
5,058
2,052
634
0
843
750
1,850
7,417
0
10,243
8,623

16. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than 1 year

Loans 2022
2021
£
£
0
14,882
0
14,882

17. Pension

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £1,882 (2021 - £1,637).

18. Movement in Funds

Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
Total
Restricted Funds
Container Fund (1)
Defibrillator Fund (2)
Community Action Fund (3)
Local Lives Fund (4)
Workshop Fund (5)
Total
Total Funds		 Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
1st April
2021
31st March
2022
109,108
217,790
(209,277)
3,520
121,141
109,108
217,790
(209,277)
3,520
121,141
0
3,420
(0)
(3,420)
0
0
2,145
(1,453)
0
692
0
500
(400)
(100)
0
0
500
(500)
0
0
0
10,000
0
0
10,000
0
16,565
(2,353)
(3,520)
10,692
109,108
234,355
(202,633)
0
131,833

(1) A lorry container was purchased with donations and a grant from Virgin Media O2 Together (£1,000). The transfer between funds of £3,420 reflects the purchase of a fixed asset.

(2) A defribrillator was purchased donations and a grant from West Devon Borough Council (£750)

(3) A compost sieve repair was made possible with a grant of £500 form Magic Little Grant

(4) Van roof repairs (£795) were made possible with a grant of £500 from DCC Local Lives

(5) A National Lottery Awards for All grant of £10,000 was received towards the Workshop Fund to be utilised in 2022/23

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
Total
Restricted Funds
SSE London
Rank
Covid Recovery
Crowdfunder
Total
Total Funds		 Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
1st April
2020
31st March
2021
76,055
176,445
(149,596)
6,024
109,108
76,055
176,445
(149,596)
6,024
109,108
0
5,950
(5,950)
0
0
0
25,000
(13,366)
(11,634)
0
0
23,100
(23,995)
895
0
0
5,191
(9,726)
4,535
0
0
59,241
(53,037
(6,024)
0
76,055
223,686
(202,633)
0
109,108

19. Trustee remuneration and benefits

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity.

20. Parent and ultimate parent undertaking

The ultimate controlling party is the charity's trustees.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(These do not form part of the financial statements)

Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift Aid received
Grant income
Total income from donations and legacies
Charitable Activities
Recycling, reclamation and reuse
Uptown
Education
Total income from donations and legacies
Investment and Other income
Interest received
Fees and supplies
Total income from investment income and other income
Total incoming resources
Charitable activities
Recycling, reclamation and reuse:
Direct costs
Volunteer expenses
Fundraising costs
Donations
Consultancy fees
Subcontract costs
Rent
Rates
Water rates
Light, heat and power
Insurance
Repairs and renewals
Telephone and internet
Printing, postage and stationery
Subscriptions
Cleaning
Health and safety
Sundry expenses
Motor and travelling expenses
Advertising
Bank charges
Legal and professional fees
Education
Depreciation
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other staff costs
Total expenditure on charitable activities
Support costs
Independent examiner
Accounting
Total support costs
Total resources expended
Net incoming resources		 2022
2021
£
£
2,942
2,868
5,818
2,240
24,800
68,553
33,560
73,661
110,881
124,025
67,283
34,188
1,134
1,249
179,298
159,463
0
44
21,497
2,469
21,497
2,513
234,355
235,637
8,331
9,465
8
483
831
0
649
0
287
1,956
696
7,609
6,432
5,800
286
260
136
104
2,040
1,302
3,263
4,342
9,657
5,668
2,583
2,148
1,008
745
1,228
3,755
442
555
2,138
2,026
(774)
428
1,125
1,767
2,733
4,212
2,932
2,083
1,175
4,512
669
1,165
7,970
3,732
147,269
131,026
3,781
3,127
1,882
1,638
668
435
209,445
200,345
2,185
2,239
0
0
2,185
2,239
211,630
202,584
22,725
33,053

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