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2023-09-30-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1181116

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

FOR

THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 15

THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objectives of the CIO are: 'To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, including in particular but not exclusively by provision of finance for the purpose of:

(1).Raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people;

(2).Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity in particular through celebrating the achievements of LGBT people and the diversity of the LGBT community;

(3).Producing publications, lectures, media, promoting public events and exhibitions, public advocacy and other means of communication;

(4).Associating with voluntary organisations, and/or governmental, public and private bodies to develop and maximise the effectiveness of voluntary organisations run by and for LGBT people;

(5).Staging and promoting LGBT events; (6).Promoting and providing resources where necessary for providing equality of access for members of the LGBT community to sports, training, employment, business or similar opportunities, where there are barriers to equal access for the time being;

(6).Promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds;

(7).Maintenance of the AIDS memorial in Brighton.

The charitable activities of the charity were associating with voluntary organisations, and/or governmental, public and private bodies to develop and maximise the effectiveness of voluntary organisations run by and for LGBT people.

Significant activities

The principal activity was the distributing of grants to LGBT projects in Brighton and Hove, and continued facilitation of the creation and running of The Ledward Centre, an LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre for which The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the leaseholder.

A number of grants which had been approved for payment this financial year had not been claimed and/or paid by 30th September, the end of the financial year.

We continued to repay the Bounce Back Loan.

We continued to support both Scene magazine and The Ledward Centre to support growth toward sustainability for both organisations.

The amount of funding to The Ledward Centre has been charged as an exceptional item in the accounts.

The amount of funding to Scene magazine has been catagorised as a loan, since we expect this organisation to start repaying the sum. There is no fixed date for repayment, nor formal loan agreement.

Christopher Gull, Trustee, became aware that he should have declared a possible conflict of interest as Director of Scene Magazine Media CIC, which publishes the online Scene magazine and website.

Brighton Pride, our main donor was severely affected by bad weather and a train drivers work to rule, which we believe will severely reduce our available funds to distribute in the next financial year.

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they 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 the planning of future activities.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Associating with voluntary organisations, and/or governmental, public and private bodies to develop and maximise the effectiveness of voluntary organisations run by and for LGBT people.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

There was a deficit during the year of £(57,956) ( 2022 : Surplus £7,655) and this has been deducted from the reserves brought forward of £18,055 so as to leave reserves of £(39,901) to be carried forward.

Reserves policy

As stated above there is a deficit on unrestricted reserves at 30 September 2023 of £(39,901).

The charity is making efforts to correct this negative position to enable it to make grants in accordance with its charitable objectives.

FUTURE PLANS

We will continue to hold an annual funding round We will be recruiting to add members to the independent grants panel, and to enlarge the board from 3 to 5 Trustees. We continue to facilitate the creation and operation of The Ledward Centre, and to maintain the AIDS memorial

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 11 December 2018.

Charity Constitution

The CIO was formed on the 11 December 2018 and took over the activities and assets of Rainbow Fund CIC on the 3 April 2019.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

There must be at least three charity trustees.

There is no maximum number of charity trustees that may be appointed to the CIO.

Apart from the first charity trustees,every trustee must be appointed 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.

Decision making

Any decision may be taken either:

a).At a meeting of the charity trustees;or

b).By resolution in writing or electronic form agreed by all charity trustees,which may comprise either a single document or several documents containing the text of the resolution in like form to each which one or more charity trustees has signified their agreement.

Questions arising at a meeting shall be decided by a majority of those eligible to vote.

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Induction and training of new trustees

The charity trustees will make available to each new trustee,on or before their first appointment:

a).A copy of the current version of the constitution;and

b).A copy of the CIO's latest trustees' annual report and statement of accounts.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1181116

Principal address

C/O The Ledward Centre 14a Jubilee Centre Brighton East Sussex BN1 1GE

Trustees

C Gull C Ansell J Pritchard J Mezzone

Independent Examiner

Christopher Robert Tyler FCA DChA FCIE F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

Bankers

Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WC1B 5HA

Registered Company CIO Number

CE015877

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

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

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES - continued

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

C Gull - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Brighton Rainbow Fund

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Brighton Rainbow Fund (the Trust) for the year ended 30 September 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement - matters of concern identified

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination.

As shown in the accounts the charity had net liabilities at the above date of £39,901 caused by the events detailed in the accounting policies note. The trustees consider that the accounts should be prepared on a going concern basis.

Should the assumptions regarding the loan prove to be incorrect then this will need to be provided for.

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention that give 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.

Christopher Robert Tyler FCA DChA FCIE

F1 CRT Limited Flat 24 Wellingtonia Court Laine Close Brighton East Sussex BN1 6TD

12 September 2024

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
284,898
Charitable activities
4
Grants received
-
Investment income
3
186
Total
285,084
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5
8,149
Charitable activities
6
Grants payable
152,400
Support costs
7,316
Other
10
225,175
Total
393,040
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(107,956)
Transfers between funds
17
50,000
Net movement in funds
(57,956)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
18,055
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(39,901)
Restricted
fund
£
-
50,000
-
50,000
-
-
-
-
-
50,000
(50,000)
-
-
-
2023
Total
funds
£
284,898
50,000
186
335,084
8,149
152,400
7,316
225,175
393,040
(57,956)
-
(57,956)
18,055
(39,901)
2022
Total
funds
£
55,505
-
4
55,509
13,296
32,159
2,399
-
47,854
7,655
-
7,655
10,400
18,055

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

BALANCE SHEET

30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
£
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
13
48,164
-
Cash at bank
13,285
-
61,449
-
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
(69,357)
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
(7,908)
-
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
(7,908)
-
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(31,993)
-
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
(39,901)
-
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
Total
funds
£
48,164
13,285
61,449
(69,357)
(7,908)
(7,908)
(31,993)
(39,901)
(39,901)
(39,901)
2022
Total
funds
£
73,584
2,690
76,274
(17,913)
58,361
58,361
(40,306)
18,055
18,055
18,055

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 10 September 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

C Gull - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard FRS102 '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 accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

Going concern

The trustees have reviewed the financial position of the charity in view of the loss for the year of £57,956 and the net liabilities at the 30 September 2023 of £(39,901) on unrestricted funds.

The loss for the year and the net liabilities at the year end have been caused by the following:

1.Included within creditors are grants payable of £58,038 in respect to grants awarded in 2022/23 but had not been claimed or paid by 30 September 2023.

2.In addition the charity advanced funds during the year to The Ledward Centre CIC of £225,175 to facilitate the project of creating the LGBT Centre for Brighton and Hove.

As described in Note 13 and 18 the charity has advanced funds amounting to Scene Magazine Media CIC of £48,164. There is no formal loan agreement and the intention is that this loan shall be repaid from surpluses produced by this company. The trustees consider that it is appropriate that this amount be shown as a debtor and no provision be made. Should this amount prove not to be recoverable then it will need to be charged to the Statement of Financial Activities.

Subject to the above the trustees consider that the accounts should be prepared on a going concern basis.

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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Taxation

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposes. Accordingly the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

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. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations - Other
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Access Reach Fund
Brighton Pride
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Grants
Grants received
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
The Clothworkers
2023
£
284,898
-
284,898
2023
£
-
-
-
2023
£
186
2023
£
50,000
2023
£
50,000
2022
£
41,505
14,000
55,505
2022
£
9,000
5,000
14,000
2022
£
4
2022
£
-
2022
£
-

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

5. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies

Marketing
Fundraising
6.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 7)
£
Grants payable
8,941
Support costs
-
8,941
7.
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Maintenance
Overheads
Rent
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
8.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Grants payable
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
8)
£
143,459
-
143,459
2023
£
1,645
6,504
8,149
Support
costs (see
note 9)
£
-
7,316
7,316
2023
£
3,672
3,167
-
1,339
763
8,941
2023
£
143,459
2022
£
-
13,296
13,296
Totals
£
152,400
7,316
2022
£
-
13,296
13,296
159,716
2022
£
-
6,650
3,960
-
1
10,611
2022
£
21,548

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

8. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued

The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:

GRANTS PAYABLE - continued
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Brighton and Hove Housing Coalition
Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC
Clare Project
Gaydio Brighton Limited
Gay Sober Socials
Gscene
Latest
Lunch Positive
Navigate Brighton Grass Roots
Marlborough Radical Rhizomes
RADIOREVERB
Rainbow Families
The Rainbow Chorus
SEAS
Sim Heals
Switchboard
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove
Traumfrau
Transober
Worthing Table Tennis
2023
£
199
610
24,768
2,000
996
14,230
-
29,460
1,000
5,232
1,000
800
5,316
1,500
200
33,557
15,833
780
5,728
250
143,459
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,528
18,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
520
-
-
21,548

9. SUPPORT COSTS

SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Management costs Totals
£ £ £
Support costs 4,196 3,120 7,316
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
2023 2022
Support Total
costs activities
£ £
Interest payable and similar charges 4,196 599
Independent Examination 3,120 1,800
7,316 2,399

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

10. OTHER

The charity has advanced funds to The Ledward Centre CIC of £225,175 to facilitate the project of creating the LGBT Centre for Brighton and Hove.

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.

Trustees' expenses

The trustee, C.Gull, was reimbursed travelling expenses of £1,253 during the year.

12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
55,505
-
Investment income
4
-
Total
55,509
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
13,296
-
Charitable activities
Grants payable
32,159
-
Support costs
2,399
-
Total
47,854
-
NET INCOME
7,655
-
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
10,400
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
18,055
-
Total
funds
£
55,505
4
55,509
13,296
32,159
2,399
47,854
7,655
10,400
18,055

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Loan 48,164 73,584
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Other loans (see note 16) 8,313 8,313
Other creditors 5 6,000
Grants payable 58,038 -
Accrued expenses 3,001 3,600
69,357 17,913
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Bank loans (see note 16) 31,993 40,306
16. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2023 2022
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bounce back loan 8,313 8,313
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Bounce back loan 31,993 40,306
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
At movement between At
1.10.22 in funds funds 30.9.23
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 18,055 (107,956) 50,000 (39,901)
Restricted funds
Building fund - 50,000 (50,000) -
TOTAL FUNDS 18,055 (57,956) - (39,901)

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
285,084
Restricted funds
Building fund
50,000
TOTAL FUNDS
335,084
Comparatives for movement in funds
At
1.10.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
10,400
TOTAL FUNDS
10,400
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
55,509
TOTAL FUNDS
55,509
Transfers between funds
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(393,040)
(107,956)
-
50,000
(393,040)
(57,956)
Net
movement
At
in funds
30.9.22
£
£
7,655
18,055
7,655
18,055
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(47,854)
7,655
(47,854)
7,655

The charity received a grant of £50,000 from The Clothworkers during the year to finance the work and running costs of The Ledward Centre.

As these funds have been spent during the year a transfer to unrestricted reserves has been made.

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THE BRIGHTON RAINBOW FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The following related party transactions took place in the year:

The charity has lent Scene Magazine Media CIC £48,164 as at 30 September 2023 (2022 : £43,933). There is no formal loan agreement. C Gull is the sole director of Scene Magazine Media CIC and is a trustee of The Brighton Rainbow Fund.

The charity has advanced funds of £225,175 to The Ledward Centre CIC to facilitate the project of creating the LGBT Centre for Brighton and Hove. This amount has been charged to the Statement of Financial Activities during the year and because of its size has been shown as an 'Exceptional Item'. C.Gull is a director of The Ledward Centre CIC and is a trustee of The Brighton Rainbow Fund.

19. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

Ultimate control lies with the trustees.

20. DISSOLUTION

If the CIO is wound up, the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities.

As provided by the Dissolution Regulations, the CIO may be dissolved by resolution of its members. If any assets remain these must be applied for charitable purposes the same or similar to those of the CIO.

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