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2022-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1179157

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 FOR DRIVEN FORWARD

Cogs Accountancy Services Limited 89 Dedworth Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 5BB

DRIVEN FORWARD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Page
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 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9

DRIVEN FORWARD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 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).

Driven Forward is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered 11th July 2018. The objectives of the CIO are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people across Berkshire and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, to prevent people becoming socially excluded and to relieve the needs of the socially excluded and assist in reintegrating these persons into society and the community.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The financial performance of the charity is shown on pages 4 to 15.

OUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Driven Forward's objectives are set to reflect our aims in the context of the our broader goals

Key objectives for the year include-

FUNDING AND SUPPORT

Driven Forward is dependent upon charitable giving from individuals and organisations. Individuals have been generous in their support, both in money and in kind, as have a number of charitable trusts and foundations with their funding donations in the first year – notably: Radian, Windsor & Maidenhead Christian Trust, R.B.W.M and the Windsor Lions. There has also been funding received from Tesco.

Driven Forward has enjoyed a range of good working partnerships. For example, our close working relationship with the Windsor Homeless Project and The Sue Brett Foundation has supported Driven Forward in the preregistration period, as well as the founder of the Sue Brett Foundation joining our board as a Trustee in the first year.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 11 Jul 2018

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1179157

Principal address

1 Winch Terrace, Tinkers Lane Windsor Berkshire SL4 4NA

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DRIVEN FORWARD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Trustees

Carolyn Carter Secretary Colin Carter Chairman Martin Shea Safeguarder Tiia Stephens Treasurer

The Trustees are initially appointed are remain Trustees until resignation.

The work of the Trustees has been to establish the charity, to develop and to steer the charity and to ensure that the charity is well managed, funded and supported. Day to day operations of projects is managed by Tiia Stephens, with one active volunteer who attends and supports on all of the trips.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Tom Conlin Berkshire Charity Mentors & SVS

Independent examiner

Cogs Accountancy Services Limited 89 Dedworth Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 5BB

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Mrs T Stephens - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DRIVEN FORWARD

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Driven Forward

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Driven Forward for the year ended 31 March 2022

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:

  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 confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

John Jasinski

Cogs Accountancy Services Limited

89 Dedworth Road

Windsor

Berkshire SL4 5BB

Date: .............................................

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DRIVEN FORWARD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Costs of generating voluntary income and other
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 2022
2021
Unrestricted
Total
fund (£)
funds (£)
23,528
37,216
23,528
37,216
24,347
23,273
24,347
23,273
(818)
13,943
34,870
20,927
34,052
34,870

The notes form part of these financial statements

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DRIVEN FORWARD

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
6
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 2022
2021
Unrestricted
Total
fund (£)
funds (£)
6,060
10,104
28,046
24,586
28,046
24,586
496
31
27,550
24,555
27,550
24,555
27,550
24,555
27,550
24,555
27,550
24,555

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …............................ signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Mrs T Stephens - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

DRIVEN FORWARD

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 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancialstatements 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.

Plant & Machinery - 25% 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 March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

IBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At Purchase
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year
At 31 March 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022		 Plant and
Machinery
Totals
£
£
12,239
17,539
2,205
3,439
6,060
7,224
6,060
10,316

4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

ITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accounts Payable
PAYE Payable		 2022
£
0
496
496

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 31/03/22
£
£
£
(1,025)
35,077
34,052
Net
movement in
funds
At
Registration
£
£
£
23,528
24,347
(818)
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
23,528
24,347
(818)

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DRIVEN FORWARD

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary income
Donations In - Not Reserved
Donations In Reserved
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Direct Expenses
Advertising & Marketing
Telephone & Internet
Support costs
Management
Printing & Stationery
Motor Vehicle Expenses
IT Software and Consumables
Salaries
Travel
Advertising & Marketing
Insurance
Other Consumables
Pension Costs
Profit/Loss on disposal of Asset
Rent
Repairs and Maintenance
Finance
Bank charges
Interest Paid
Depreciation
Governance costs
Audit & Accountancy Fees
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income		 2022
2021
£
£
16,428
34,362
7,100
2,854
23,528
37,216
23,528
37,216
325
11,393
-
-
127
117
452
11,510
-
113
5,205
3,334
81
-
10,730
4,233
-
16
108
-
23
-
24
-
72
-
(4,349)
-
7,407
-
339
-
19,641
7,696
-
-
-
-
2,205
3,439
2,205
3,439
2,048
627
24,347
23,272
(819)
13,943

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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