Charity Number: 1180761 

## Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network 

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2024 

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## Belong - The Cohesion and Integration Network 

## Reference and administrative information 

## for the year ended 31 March 2024 

## **Charity number** 1180761 

## **Registered office and operational address** 

The Cohesion and Integration Network, Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Ancoats. Manchester M4 6JG 

The charity is also known as ‘Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network’ 

**Trustees** Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: 

Shalni Arora Co-Chair Miriam Juan-Torres Gonzalez Co-Chair Garth Dallas Michelle Larence Reeya Harish Gadhvana Robert French Robin Tuddenham Fiona Callister 

## **Key management personnel** 

Jo Broadwood (left January 2024) Chief Executive Officer Mike Waite (from January 2024) Chief Executive Officer 

**Bankers** Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT **Independent** Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA, Slade & Cooper Limited **Examiners** Beehive Mill, Jersey St, Manchester, M4 6JG 

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## Trustees’ annual report 

## for the year ended 31 March 2024 

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2024. Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity’s memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The Cohesion and Integration Network (known as Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network) is a charitable incorporated organisation and registered charity (charity number 1180761). The governing document is the Cohesion and Integration Network Constitution registered on 20 November 2018. The trustees present their report and the independently financial statements for the period ended March 2023. 

The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes. 

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. 

## **Objects** 

The objects of the Cohesion and Integration Network CIO are, for the public benefit: 

a) the promotion of equality and diversity by: 

I. advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; 

II. promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; III. promoting cohesion and integration and fostering understanding within and between communities; 

IV. conducting or commissioning research on equality and diversity issues and publishing the results to the public; 

V. cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity; 

VI. seeking the elimination of discrimination and the acceptance of lawful difference, whatever the background of individuals or communities; 

VII. promoting best practice and the sharing of ideas in the areas of cohesion, integration and intercultural interventions; 

VIII. developing ideas, creating learning opportunities, and building capacity, competence and confidence for all those individuals and organisations involved in this field. 

b) the promotion of the voluntary sector for cohesion and integration policy and practice by identifying and disseminating best practice in cohesion and integration activities, where: ‘the voluntary sector’ means charities and voluntary organisations; and 

I. charities are organisations, which are established for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with the law of England and Wales; and 

II. voluntary organisations are independent organisations, which are established for purposes that add value to the community as a whole, or a significant section of the community, and which are not 

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## for the year ended 31 March 2024 

permitted by their constitution to make a profit for private distribution. Voluntary organisations do not include local government or other statutory authorities. 

## **Vision and Mission** 

The Vision of the Cohesion and Integration Network is a more integrated and less divided Society 

## **Our Mission is to:** 

● Connect people, places and organisations across all sectors and localities in the UK through membership of Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network to disseminate knowledge and best practice on integration. 

● Support and develop all those who are delivering cohesion, integration and intercultural work; giving them the resources, skills, inspiration and confidence to lead and champion this vital work. 

● With our members raise the profile of this vital work, developing a shared voice, improving practice and influencing policy so that together we can make an integrated society an everyday reality. 

## **Values** 

● We value our members who are leading the way on cohesion and integration across the UK. Their experience, knowledge and insight informs and influences the strategic direction of the COIN. 

● We value generous collaboration – no one organisation alone can solve the divisions in UK society. Only by working in partnership with others can we achieve our vision of a more integrated society. 

● We value evidence-based practice and research and maintaining a focus on ‘what works’. We are open minded and curious, actively encouraging new ideas, learning and innovation in order to transform practice and policy. 

● We are an inclusive organisation. We celebrate the benefits of diversity for a better society. We welcome and respect difference and operate within an Equalities framework and best practice. 

● We welcome courageous and bold conversations about difference underpinned by a commitment to strengthen social bonds, emphasise shared interests and build common ground 

● We are professional and trustworthy, open and transparent about our policies and practices. 

## **Introduction and Strategic Goals** 

As the initial period of community spirit and unity subsided after the COVID-19 pandemic some old divisions and tensions within UK society have re-emerged and fractures between different groups, communities and regions are again coming to the fore. In order to build a kinder, fairer, better connected and more inclusive society, we need to strengthen the ties that bind us and in particular those ties that bridge between different groups, communities, and regions. The work of Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network directly addresses this need. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The charity's main achievements in the year to end March 2024 are described below. All of its charitable activities focus on its charitable objectives as set out above and are undertaken to further Belong’s charitable purposes for the public benefit. 

This year has seen significant challenges to cohesion in the UK: the ongoing cost of living pressures for many people; the impact in our communities of conflicts overseas; and the increasingly severe pressures on the resources of local government and other agencies providing services in neighbourhoods and communities. 

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## Trustees’ annual report 

## for the year ended 31 March 2024 

More than ever, it’s important to promote evidence-based, ‘what works’ approaches to social cohesion, and for effective approaches to develop expertise and support those working to address, avert and resolve community tensions and to promote good relations. 

## **Leadership** 

Belong was sadden by the departure of Broadwood, who had lead Belong since 2019 and who left in January to join the youth and conflict charity Leap Confronting Conflict. The trustees were extremely grateful to Mike Waite for agreeing to act as interim CEO whilst a permanent replacement was secured. 

## **Building support and membership of the network:** 

Despite the continuing uncertainty of the external environment Belong retained the majority of our members including Manchester City Council as a founding mem 

During the year Belong actively pursued renewals and the recruitment of new members via the programmes, products and research described below which have allowed us to engage widely across different sectors and geographies 

## **Developing and Supporting Leadership on Social Cohesion** 

Belong continued to offer regular peer support networks for members via three different communities of practice: 

- Power of Sport 

- Local Government 

- Shared Ground 

## **Research** 

Belong has delivered research and evaluation expertise to the following projects Power of Connection, Bradford for Everyone integration Area Programme 2018-2022, Changemakers in Turbulent Times, Spirit of 2012 Archive Research, The Khan Review. 

## **Influencing Policy and Practice** 

Belong has directly influenced policy and contributed to new and positive thinking. This has included guidance on the challenges for local government leaders in responding to tensions arising from the Israel and Gaza conflict and inputted directly to government policy by contributing a key background paper to The Khan Review: Threats to Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience. We’ve also worked with leaders in business, voluntary groups, charities, local authorities and housing associations to ensure that cohesion forms an integral part of their organisation’s activities. 

## **Beneficiaries of our services** 

Belong’s toolkits, training, workshops and resources support leadership and share best practice in social cohesion for our members and wider organisations. This has included the Power of Connection Toolkit which was created using funding from The Department of Culture, Media and Sport and developed in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers, St Johns Ambulance and the Royal Voluntary Service. We have also carried out consultancy work for members looking to develop, implement and evaluate their social cohesion work. This has included Manchester City Council, Calderdale Council and Brabners. 

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## Belong - The Cohesion and Integration Network 

## Trustees’ annual report 

## for the year ended 31 March 2024 

## **Financial review** 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network generated financial commitments of £210,577 in total towards core costs and delivery of products and projects during 2023-2024. 

The total amount of restricted funds carried forward to 2024/2025 totalled £51,854 of which the majority comprised funds towards the Power of Connection toolkit. All restricted funds carried forward from 2022/23 were fully utilized within the year. 

## **Expenditure** 

Expenditure at end March 2024 totalled **£366,181** (cf. £308,632 in 2022/23). Of this £242,585 (cf.£ 167,090 in 2022/2023) was spent on salaries for the core team which by the end of the period comprised 3 full time and 4 part time members of staff. Fund balances at the year end. 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network recorded a reserves balance of £127,849, of which £51,854 was restricted funds, with the remaining amount of £75,995 unrestricted. 

## **Reserves policy** 

The trustees have continued to adopt a pragmatic approach towards the issue of reserves whilst taking a prudent approach to financial management and oversight. Trustees were provided with management accounts and cashflow forecasts throughout this period at board meetings, which occurred every 2 – 3 months, and the charity ended the period in a healthy financial position. Reimbursement of trustees for travel and accommodation amounted to £599 during the period covered by this report. 

## **Plans for the future** 

Whilst Belong will continue to convene partner organisations, practitioners and policymakers to improve social cohesion, there is growing demand for direct support to local authorities that Belong is well placed to support. The organisation will focus its resources on supporting local leaders to develop and deliver cohesion strategies that meet the needs of their communities, using this work to inform national research and policy development, building tried and tested methods use in recent projects including with Manchester City Council and Calderdale Council. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Governing document** 

The Cohesion and Integration Network is incorporated as a charitable incorporated organisation in November 2018 and registered with the Charity Commission on 20th November 2018. The governing document is the constitution dated 20th November 2018. The Cohesion and Integration Network is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1180761). 

The Cohesion and Integration Network was rebranded as ‘Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Charity in October 2019. It’s registered name remains the Cohesion and Integration Network. 

## **The Board of Trustees** 

Trustees are appointed by an ordinary resolution. The trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act as a trustee, however, a trustee appointed by the resolution of other trustees must resign and stand 

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for re-appointment by an ordinary resolution at the next annual general meeting. Trustees are appointed for a period of three years. 

There were no re-appointments during the period covered by this report. 

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 9 to the accounts. 

## **Related parties and relationships with other organisations** 

Prior to taking up the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mike Waite had been working as a contractor for the Belong Network and had been paid through his company ‘Process North’. The total payments made to Mike Waite (including expenses) was £10,849 

## **Remuneration policy for key management personnel** 

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £65,976 

## **Risk management** 

The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity has an appropriate system of controls. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. The Board of Trustees regularly reviews risk and satisfies itself that the major risks to which Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is exposed have been discussed and that systems have been established to mitigate those risks. 

## **Statement of responsibilities of the trustees** 

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 charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation 

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. 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. 

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. 

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## Trustees’ annual report 

for the year ended 31 March 2024 

The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on 25/11/2024 and signed on their behalf by 

Shalni Arora 

Co-Chair, Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network 

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Independent examiner’s report 

## to the trustees of 

## Belong - The Cohesion and Integration Network 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31st March 2024 which are set out on pages 9 to 24. 

## **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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 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 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. 

Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA 

Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6JG 

Date 23/12/2024 

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The Cohesion and Integration Network
Statement of Financial Activities
for the period ended 31 March 2024
Unrestritted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable attivities:
60.001
150,576
210,577
482.441
Total income
60.001
150.576
210.577
482.441
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
149
149
2,880
Charitable activities:
332,167
33,865
366,032
305,752
Total expenditure
332,316
33,865
366,181
308,632
Net income/{expenditure) for the
year
{272,315}
116,711
{155,604)
173,809
Transfer between funds
98,231
(98,231)
Net movement in funds for the year
{174.084)
18.480
{155.604)
173,809
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
250.079
33.374
283,453
109,644
Total funds carried forward
75,995
51,854
127,849
283,453
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

## The Cohesion and Integration Network 

## Balance Sheet 

## as at 31 March 2024 


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Note 2024 2023<br>£ £ £ £<br>Current assets<br>Debtors 11 39,310 22,615<br>Cash at bank and in hand 12 122,025 297,727<br>Total current assets 161,335 320,342<br>Liabilities<br>Creditors: amounts falling<br>due in less than one year 13 (33,486) (36,889)<br>Net current assets 127,849 283,453<br>Total assets less current liabilities 127,849 283,453<br>Net assets 127,849 283,453<br>Funds of the charity:<br>Restricted income funds 15 51,854 33,374<br>Unrestricted income funds 16 75,995 250,079<br>Total charity funds 127,849 283,453<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these accounts. 

Approved by the trustees on 25/ 11/ 2024 and signed on their behalf by: 

Shani Arora (Co-chair) 

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The Cohesion and Integration Network
Statement of Cash Flows
for the period ending 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 18 (175.702)
170.550
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
297.727
127,177
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
122.025
297,727
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Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty
in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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), second edition
October 2019 (Charitie5 SORP (FRS 102)),
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and
the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair view, and
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
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). second edition
October 2019,
rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practice
effective from l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Cohesion and Integration Network meets the definition of a public benefit entity under
FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value
unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the
reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the item{s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants. whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions
attached to the grants have been met, it 15 probable that the income will be received and the
amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria
for income recognition are met.
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d Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the
charity has control over the item. any conditions associated with the donated item have been
met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and
that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS
102), general volunteer time is not recognised. refer to the tru5tees' annual report for more
information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis
of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing
to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a
corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit Is included when ￿CeiVable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or
Davable bv the Bank.
f Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of
charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at
their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for
particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure 15 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment
to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity
headinas:
Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of fundraising and their associated
support costs.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of services undertaken to
further the purposes of the charity and their associated sUPPOrt Costs.
Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was
incurred.
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h Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly
undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel,
payroll and governance costs which support the charity's programmes and activities. These
costs have been allocated between cost of raising fund5 and expenditure on charitable
activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 6.
i Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated
over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis. There were no tangible
fixed assets bought in the period.
j Debtors
Trade and other debtor5 are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade
discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts
due.
k Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit
or similar account.
I Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting
from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of fund5 to a third party and the
amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
diErniJntE dijp.
Legal status of the charity
The charity is an charitable incorporated organisation, registered 20th November 2018 as a
charity in England & Wales.
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Income from charitable activities
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Calderdale MBC
Spirit of 2012
Shared Ground
Manchester City Council
Institute of Physics
Plan for Peace
Membership Income
Product Development Income
Conference Income
other income
20,858
26,300
11,800
4,160
57,968
10.000
20,858
26,300
11,800
4,160
57,968
10,000
56,070
2,000
2,131
19,290
56.070
2,000
2,131
1,800
17,490
Total
60,001
150,576
210,577
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2023
B&M Retail
DCMS
Nuffield Foundation (University of Kent}
Institute of Physics
Plan for Peace
Bradford City Council
Membership Income
Product Development Income
Conference Income
other income
300,000
300,000
80,000
10,000
18,266
5,000
15,480
36,382
5.200
2,676
9,437
80,000
10,000
18,266
5,000
2.880
12.600
36.382
5,200
2,676
1,439
7,998
Total
353,097
129,344
482,441
Cost of raising funds
2024
2023
Fundraiser's fees
149
2,880
149
2,880
All expenditure on cost of raising funds is unrestritted.
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Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Current reporting period
Total 2024
Total 2023
staff costs
Office costs & IT
HR & Recruitment
Research & Content Development
Events & Training
Conference Costs
Consultancy Fees
Project costs
Website Development costs
Governance costs
(see note 6)
Support costs (see
note 6)
279,970
16,183
182,021
12,711
3,298
4,865
150
9,819
5,190
78,860
1,205
16,759
4,733
1,530
44,243
2,034
6,973
580
660
366.032
305. 752
2024
2023
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
33.865
332.167
98,981
206.771
366,032
305,752
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Analysis of governance and support costs
Current reporting period
Basis of
apportionment
Support
Governance
Total 2024
Payroll Fees
Trustee expenses
Accountancy services
Trustee Recruitment
580
580
308
1,726
Governance
Governance
Governance
308
1,726
580
2,034
2,614
Previous reporting period
Basis of
apportionment
Support
Governance
Total 2023
Payroll Fees
Trustee expenses
Accountancy services
Trustee Recruitment
Floor area
Governance
Governance
Governance
660
660
599
1,814
4,560
599
1,814
4,560
660
6,973
7,633
Net income/ (expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting)=
2024
2023
Examiner's remuneration
accountancy fees
Examiner's remuneration
payroll bureau fees
Independent examiner's fees
1.188
483
324
1.188
550
324
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Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows..
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Other Staff Costs
242.585
19.690
4.305
13.390
167.090
11.704
3.227
279,970
182,021
No employee has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2023: one).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 7 (2023.. 6).
The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 5.25 (2023:
4.08).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustee5 and the Chief Executive
Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were
£77.226 (2023.. £72.704).
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Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any
remuneration during the year (2023: Nil).
3 (2023: 4) members of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses
during the year of £308 (2023: £599).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business
and no restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity. including guarantees. during the year (2023= nil).
10 Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the
Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the
extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
11 Debtors
2024
2023
Grants receivable
Trade debtors
26.300
13.010
22.615
39.310
22.615
12 Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Cash at bank and on hand
122,025
297,727
122,025
297, 727
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13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
other creditors and accruals
Deferred income
Taxation and social security costs
1,120
3,089
25,000
4,277
32,585
4,304
33,486
36,889
14 Deferred income
2024
2023
Deferred grant brought forward
Income received
Released to income from charitable activities
12,600
25,000
(12,600)
Deferred income carried forward
25.000
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Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
15 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Current reporting
period
aiance at
l April
2023
aiance at
31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Calderdale
Consultancy
Power of
Connection
20,858
(624)
(20,234)
(DCMS)
Spirit of 2012
Shared Ground
Institute of
Physics
Manchester City Cc
Plan 4 Peace
Beyond 25 Project
DLUHC SC
Measurement
Rapid Review
29,946
4,000
26,300
13,800
(3,399)
(440)
(2,000)
(30,547)
25,860
11,800
(5.649)
57.968
4.160
10.000
3.490
(25.152)
(27. 167)
(4, 160)
2.954
(2.250)
10,704
3,490
6,123
10,000
(16,123)
Total
33,374
150,576
(33,865)
(98,231)
51,854
Previous reporting
period
L5aiance at
l April
2022
L5aiance ar
31 March
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Nuffield
Foundation
Power of
Connection
10,000
(10,000)
(DCMS)
80.000
(50.054)
29,946
Bradford
Evaluation Project
Bradford
Equalities Project
Institute of
Physics
Kirklees Project
Plan for Peace
DLUHC SC
Measurement
Rapid Review
5,200
(5,200)
2,880
(2,880)
2.111
900
18.266
(26.026)
(900)
(2.046)
(5,649)
5.000
2,954
7.998
(1.875)
6,123
Total
3,011
129.344
(98,981)
33,374
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The Cohesion and Integration Network
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Calderdale Consultancy - Belong were commissioned to work with Calderdale council to refresh
their Cohesion Strategy, which had been launched in 2017. The new strategy e account of how
bonding, bridging, and linking social capital and inter and intra group community relations have
been impacted by the events of the last four years.
Power of Connection (DCMS) grant towards the Power of Connection toolkit
Plan for Peace - towards an evaluation of Plan for Peace's programme
DLUHC SC Measurement Rapid Review - towards a review of social cohesion measurement
frameworks for the Independent Advisor to the Prime Minister on Social Cohesion and
Community Resilience
Institute of Phy51CS - toward development and delivery of a community conversations
programme
Spirit of 2012 - Spirit of 2012 (Spirit) has collected a wealth of evidence about UK events, both
large and small, and the delivery mechanisms for those events of arts and culture, sport and
physical activity, and volunteering, and how they have been used to create impact for people
and for places across the UK. The project with Belong aims to disseminate best practice to a
range of different audiences on designing, delivering and evaluating events that positively
impact social connection and social cohesion.
Shared Ground - Shared Ground is a programme of interactive and practical sessions for local
government officers. councilors and people from partner organisations who find themselves on
the frontline of managing various types of tension and conflirt that arise within communities
and neighborhoods.
The £1 1,800 project with DLUHC was to provide training for a number of staff using the existing
shared Ground Droiect materials.
Manchester City Council - In 2023124 financial year, Belong has a £25k membership from
Manchester City Council which covered a range of support provided to the council in relation to
social cohesion.
In addition to the membership, Belong received £4,160 to complete 2 workshops to an
audience of staff I teachers to help understand specific issues in a specific geographical area.
Beyond 25 Project - This was a project to attend virtual meetings and draft and submit a
findings paper
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The Cohesion and Integration Network
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
16 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
Current reporting
period
Balance
at l April
2023
Asat31
March 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
250.079
60.001
(332.316)
98,231
75,995
250,079
60.001
(332.316)
98.231
75,995
Previous reporting
period
aiance
at l April
2022
Asat31
March 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
106.633
353.097
(209.651)
250,079
106.633
353.097
(209.651)
250,079
Name of
Description. nature and purposes of the fund
General fund
The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds
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The Cohesion and Integration Network
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current Reporting Period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Other net current assets/{liabilities)
75,995
51,854
127,849
Total
75,995
51,854
127,849
Previous Reporting Period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Other net current assets/{liabilities)
250,079
33,374
283,453
Total
250,079
283,453
18 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
Net Income/(expendlture) for the year
Adjustments for:
Decreasel(increase) in debtors
Increase/{decrease) in creditors
(155.604)
173,809
(16.695)
(3.403)
(22.615)
19.356
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating
(175.702)
170.550
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