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2022-04-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10191361 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1180116

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2022

FOR

LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

Thomas Barrie & Co LLP Atlantic House 1a Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE

LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 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 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The charity's objectives are the following:-

  1. To advance for the benefit of the public education in the arts and, in particular (but not limited to), the art of fashion design and garment making.

  2. To advance in life and help young fashion designers in necessitous circumstances by the provision of studio space and education in fashion design.

Significant activities

Little Hands Design has continued supporting local schools by running courses, in particular in Salusbury Primary School, St Christopher and King Alfred Schools. These courses follow the charity's objectives by continuing to give in depth exposure to the ideas of fashion and garment making in the context of sustainability. The program which has been developed uses the United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals to help pupils engage and understand the complex issues surrounding the role of fashion within the economy and how to act, based on ideas of sustainability. Making is supported by weekly calls to action.

Little Hands Design has continued to offer weekday and Saturday courses at the London School of Mosaic (LSOM) to the wider community. The LSOM is situated within a council housing development and the trustees see this and further cooperation with LSOM where one trustee is also now a governor, to include more tenants on courses as a continuing goal. This includes supporting LSOM as they plan to become a more substantial community hub through increasing their footprint and planning for Little Hands Design to become a permanent presence.

Little Hands Design continued to offer "Green Stitch Social Club" to support those suffering from lockdown.

In July, Little Hands Design celebrated its 20th Birthday with a day of free CPD lectures particularly aimed at school teachers and a variety of creative making activities at the London School of Mosaic, as well as debuting its new book. Lectures from former teachers on cultural appropriation, from designers on integrating heritage, from its founder on integrating sustainability into the school curriculum as well as opportunities to make and learn we included.

Public benefit

The charity's trustees have acted with due regard to the public benefit requirement as set out in the Charity Commission's published guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charities Act. They decided that with regard to the charity's first objective that the first actions of the charity should be to focus on sustainable fashion. To further this benefit the trustees decided that the first focus would be on approaching local state schools to offer courses on sustainable fashion in both primary and secondary schools.

Volunteers

Little Hands Design receives invaluable help from volunteers which includes:-

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

A summary of the main achievements during the year are as follows:-

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Income from course fees was £61,894 which is similar compared with 20/21 The charity made losses of £4,528 this year which is expected due to the pausing of classes in response to COVID 19.

All of this has meant that charity had a deficit net movement in funds.

The Trustees consider that the funds at 30 April 2022 are sufficient to enable the Charity to continue for the foreseeable future.

Reserves policy

The reserve policy continues to be to maintain a general reserve at level which protects Little Hands Design from short term changes to circumstances but at the same time not retaining income longer than necessary.

The Charity has the power to set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure.

The trustees are satisfied with the level of reserves at the reporting date.

Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, 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 accounts.

FUTURE PLANS

In March 2022 after an extensive search Little Hands Design appointed a new part time Chief Executive Officer with the remit to build on the successful but local base and look to expand the charity's reach, this to be reviewed after 3 months. Little Hands plans to continue to run courses at LSOM and to deepen this symbiotic relationship through supporting the further development of LSOM's footprint and being a founding member of their social / community space.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Charity constitution

Little Hands Design is registered as a charity under registration number 1180116 .

The liability of each member is limited to £1.

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

New trustees are appointed by the current trustees after considering their expertise with regards to the requirements of the charity.

Key management remuneration

The salaries paid to key management in the year including employers National Insurance contributions were £14,287 (2021 - £14,429).

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

10191361 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1180116

Registered office

181 Mansfield Road London NW3 2HP

Trustees

Ms P Chandaria Ms A Jacoby Ms A Parvizi-Wayne Ms R Reed (appointed 9.5.22)

Independent Examiner

Thomas Barrie & Co LLP Atlantic House 1a Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms A Jacoby - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Little Hands Design ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

Martin Greig BA CA Thomas Barrie & Co LLP Atlantic House 1a Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 6QE

23 January 2023

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

2022
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
385
Other trading activities
2
61,894
Investment income
3
1
Total
62,280
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
36,862
Other
29,946
Total
66,808
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(4,528)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
37,769
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
33,241
2021
Total
funds
£
1,813
64,461
1
66,275
30,371
19,714
50,085
16,190
21,579
37,769

The notes form part of these financial statements

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

BALANCE SHEET

30 APRIL 2022

2022
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
96
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
9
100
Debtors
10
12,591
Cash at bank and in hand
32,325
45,016
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(11,871)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
33,145
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
33,241
NET ASSETS
33,241
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
33,241
TOTAL FUNDS
33,241
2021
Total
funds
£
129
100
9,735
39,417
49,252
(11,612)
37,640
37,769
37,769
37,769
37,769

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Jacoby - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The presentational and functional currency of the financial statements is Pounds Sterling (£).

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Company's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised prospectively.

There are no significant judgements or estimates used in the preparation of these accounts.

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.

The charity's main source of income is from running classes in the furtherance of its objectives. Income from these classes is recognised when the general recognition criteria are met. This is usually when the course fees are received by the charity.

The trustees consider that it would be impractical to calculate any deferred income for course fees received at the accounts year end for courses that had not yet been carried out. The trustees do not consider these amounts to be material.

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 and machinery - 25% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation 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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Donated goods

Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.

Little Hands Design often receives gifts of fabric etc, which is used in the courses run by the charity. Due to the impracticality of calculating a fair value these donations are not valued.

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.

Financial instruments

The company has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances, including bank overdrafts that are payable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.

Creditors

Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price.

Provisions

Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as finance cost.

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Course fees
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
2022
£
61,894
2022
£
1
2021
£
64,461
2021
£
1

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 33 46
Other operating leases 1,150 -

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2022 nor for the year ended 30 April 2021.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2022 nor for the year ended 30 April 2021.

Other than noted in the related party disclosures at note 13.

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

Management
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
2022
2021
1
1
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,813
64,461
1
66,275
30,371
2022
2021
1
1
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,813
64,461
1
66,275
30,371
66,275
30,371

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

Unrestricted
fund
£
Other 19,714
Total 50,085
NET INCOME 16,190
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 21,579
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 37,769
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Plant and and Computer
machinery fittings equipment Totals
£ £ £ £
COST
At 1 May 2021 and 30 April 2022 235 1 200 436
DEPRECIATION
At 1 May 2021 158 - 149 307
Charge for year 20 - 13 33
At 30 April 2022 178 - 162 340
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 April 2022 57 1 38 96
At 30 April 2021 77 1 51 129
9. STOCKS
2022 2021
£ £
Stocks 100 100

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
£ £
Other debtors 12,111 5,540
Prepayments 480 4,195
12,591 9,735
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 2,297 1,626
Social security and other taxes 266 29
Other creditors 8,157 8,957
Accrued expenses 1,151 1,000
11,871 11,612
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.5.21 in funds 30.4.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 37,769 (4,528) 33,241
TOTAL FUNDS 37,769 (4,528) 33,241
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 62,280 (66,808) (4,528)
TOTAL FUNDS 62,280 (66,808) (4,528)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.5.20 in funds 30.4.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 21,579 16,190 37,769
TOTAL FUNDS 21,579 16,190 37,769

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

12. 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 66,275 (50,085) 16,190
TOTAL FUNDS 66,275 (50,085) 16,190

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.5.20 in funds 30.4.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 21,579 11,662 33,241
TOTAL FUNDS 21,579 11,662 33,241

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 128,555 (116,893) 11,662
TOTAL FUNDS 128,555 (116,893) 11,662

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Little Hands Design has an Intellectual Property Agreement with Mrs Jacoby (a director and trustee) and under the agreement the charity pays Mrs Jacoby a fee for the use of her Intellectual Property as follows:-

2022 2021
£ £
Intellectual property 5,041 5,157
Mrs Jacoby has been also paid for teaching.

The amounts paid were as follows:-
2022 2021
£ £
Teaching - 942

Payments to Mrs Jacoby are allowed under the Articles of Association of Little Hands Design.

At the balance sheet date the Charity owed Mrs Jacoby £6,678 (2021: £7,623).

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022
2022 2021
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 380 1,800
Gift aid 5 13
385 1,813
Other trading activities
Course fees 61,894 64,461
Investment income
Deposit account interest 1 1
Total incoming resources 62,280 66,275
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Opening stock 100 100
Purchases 75 135
Subcontractors 24,692 19,523
Classroom hire 6,654 5,556
Intellectual property fee 5,441 5,157
Closing stock (100) (100)
36,862 30,371
Other
Wages 14,287 12,500
Pensions 63 1,000
14,350 13,500
Support costs
Management
Rent 1,150 -
Insurance 842 952
Advertising 836 498
Travel expenses 248 71
3,076 1,521
Finance
Bank charges 894 964
Information technology
Telephone 100 (42)
Postage and stationery 275 259
Carried forward 375 217

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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LITTLE HANDS DESIGN

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 30 APRIL 2022

2022 2021
£ £
Information technology
Brought forward 375 217
Repairs and renewals 1,013 711
Sundries 969 47
Licences 233 53
Reference materials 3,419 851
Computer costs 1,448 504
Staff training 2,500 300
9,957 2,683
Other
Plant and machinery 20 25
Computer equipment 13 21
33 46
Governance costs
Accountancy fees 1,460 1,000
Legal fees 176 -
1,636 1,000
Total resources expended 66,808 50,085
Net (expenditure)/income (4,528) 16,190

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