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2025-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06926987 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1181124

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FOR

GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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 13

GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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 31 March 2021. 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

To develop the capacity and skills of the members and the community of North East Lincolnshire in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in North East Lincolnshire to prevent people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and/or economically deprived community.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Donating produce to Oasis Family Hub for distribution with food parcels to those who need it during the pandemic.

"Supporting existing volunteers by keeping in contact via electronic means to maintain relationships, ensure they are OK and signpost to other support services re health concerns, shopping, finances, isolation and wellbeing where appropriate.

A team of six volunteers have continued to visit the site throughout the Lockdown periods. These were people who live alone and are socially isolated and would have had very little contact with anyone else had they not attended site. It was agreed they could still attend whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines. These volunteers and staff have ensured the site was still maintained and produce grown and donated (as above).

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Chair's Report

With the exception of a small team of volunteers Green Futures has been closed to the general public. Matthew Hill joined the board of Trustees at the last AGM and I would like to thank him and all the trustees for the support they have given to Green Futures. The trustees have remained in contact and Board Meetings have been held virtually via Zoom meetings. Hard decisions have had to be made regarding staffing and financial governance. Thanks to the resilience of the staff and the amazing work of volunteers the project has remained active albeit on a much smaller scale.

As a project that grows produce at times the site has been challenging to manage, especially as we had the best weather meaning not only the crops but the weeds grew prolifically. The team managed to support one another and still harvest great produce. The trustees decided early on that the food should be donated to the Oasis Hub as part of the Covid-19 community response team, to help support local families in need in unprecedented times.

The last year has shown just how important community projects like Green Futures are in times of need and the role the VCSE plays in supporting the most vulnerable members of society. It is hoped the government and health services acknowledge the work that has been done and invest in the delivery of mental health and wellbeing recovery projects in the future. I am certain the work Green Futures and other charities have delivered in these difficult times will be acknowledged and moving forward will help such projects to deliver front line services and be more sustainable in the future.

CEO Report

In 20 years of delivering community projects I have never experienced anything like that of the past year. Both myself and the Admin Manager have worked from home (or being furloughed) which is incredibly difficult when we deliver an environmental project that usually embraces the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. I have been incredibly proud of our small team of volunteers who have provided as much support to us as we have to them, attending site when closed, nurturing plants and crops 7 days a week and harvesting produce for us to give to others in need.

I have kept in touch with others from the volunteer team and been saddened to hear about bereavement, financial difficulties and increased mental health issues due to the impact of isolating, not being able to see families and friends or able to use public transport. Also being digitally disadvantaged (no internet or phone) has further exacerbated anxiousness among the vulnerable members of our community. Where possible I have signposted people to support from Centre4 and the Oasis hub, between our staff team and theirs we have delivered cooked meals and shopping, provided health support/information and generally kept in touch. I am proud of the support our volunteers have also offered to each other as restrictions have been slowly lifted. The future of our project seems to be positive as people now return to site raring to go and willing to help. I am confident that the project will succeed in the coming year and I look forward with renewed excitement to developing new partnerships with food organisations and funders and to delivering services to new and existing members of the local community.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

In common with many charitable projects, Green Futures has experienced much hardship during the financial year. It was agreed, in March 2020, to cease the veg-box scheme as the project went into lockdown. For the safety of volunteers and staff it was also agreed the site would not be open to the general public and so we did not sell any produce (instead it was donated to local causes). The Horticulturalist continued to work throughout the summer growing produce whilst the CEO worked from home. Thanks to funding from the NLCF these salaries were continued until December 2020.

The project has used the Job Retention Scheme (furlough) to pay some staff wages but unfortunately due to financial uncertainty the Volunteer Engagement Officer position was made redundant in August. The Horticulturalist also left the project in January with just the CEO and Admin Manager employed from January to March 2021. Thanks to a grant from NET the CEO was able to continue to work 2.5 days per week and claim 'flexible furlough for the other 2.5 days (whilst the Admin Manager remained furloughed). Grants from the NELC Discretionary fund ensured the project could meet financial obligations regarding ongoing bills and utilities.

In February the project was offered six months funding from the NLCF and it was agreed this would start in April 2021 until September, the funds will pay for all projected costs for the whole period and a Project Worker was recruited in March on a 6 month contract (starting April) to deliver the outcomes needed, this has provided a positive outlook for the new financial year.

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The project has used all funds available this financial year to ensure it could remain active, the trustees are aware that they need to build reserves for the future. The sale of produce and commission of activities in the future will provide the opportunity to use funding for salaries etc (restricted expenditure) whilst using generated income for reserves.

FUTURE PLANS

The NLCF funding will enable the project to recover from the past year and develop ideas for the future. The role of the Project Worker will be to deliver activities onsite which may be chargeable. There are plans to deliver holiday activities that are charged for as well as craft workshops and site sales. The CEO is working with the Food Coordinator and other food providers to establish ways of working closer together to Covid-19 recovery services. Volunteers will be welcomed back in line with Government regulations and guidelines. We are expecting an increase in referrals of new volunteers as people end shielding and isolating.

Several new funds are becoming available to reduce food poverty, increase healthy lifestyles and reduce isolation after lockdown, Green Futures is in a great position to be able to deliver projects and provide services in this area. Due to lockdown, food shortages and buying local, people are more interested in growing their own food, gardening and general wellbeing, therefore the Trustees are confident that the coming years will be more positive for Green Futures and all the people involved.

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.

The company 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.

The company became a registered charity in December 2018, registered with the Charity Commission.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Charity may by ordinary resolution:

1) Appoint a person who is willing to act to be a director; and

No person other than a director retiring by rotation may be appointed a director at any general meeting unless:

1) He or she is recommended for re-election by the directors; or

2) not less than fourteen nor more than thirty-five clear days before the date of the meeting, the charity is given notice that; a) is signed by a member entitled to vote at the meeting;

b) states the member's intention to propose the appointment of a person as a director;

c) contains the details that, if the person were to be appointed, the charity would have to file at Companies House; and d) is signed by the person who is to be proposed to show his or her willingness to be appointed.

All members who are entitled to receive notice of a general meeting must be given not less than seven nor more than twenty eight clear day's notice of any resolution to be put to the meeting to appoint a director other than a director who is to retire by rotation.

The appointment of a director, whether by the charity in general meeting or by the other directors, must not cause the number of directors to exceed any number fixed as the maximum number of directors.

Organisational structure

The directors meet a minimum of four times per year (inclusive of an Annual General Meeting) and are required to have a quorum of 3 directors present, electronic meetings via Zoom or Teams are acceptable if the directors are unable to meet in person.

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.

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

06926987 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1181124

Registered office

The Vanson Centre Bradley Road GRIMSBY DN37 0AA

Trustees

A Poppleton V Goose J. R. Abba M. D. Hill M. R. Head

Company Secretary Mr. A Poppleton

Independent Examiner

H. J. Spauls F.C.A Smethurst & Co LLP 12 Abbey Road GRIMSBY DN32 0HL

Bankers

Unity Trust 9 Brindley Place BIRMINGHAM B1 24B

PUBLIC BENEFIT

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and complied with section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities act when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

The public have benefitted from Green Futures Greater Grimsby Ltd in many ways including:

Receipt of quality, fresh, local fruit and vegetables grown on our site or from local suppliers, Visiting site for events, coffee afternoons, children's activities, workshops as well as volunteering activities onsite. Everyone benefits from increased social interaction and many make new friends, reduce isolation, increase skills, confidence and general wellbeing.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31 August 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

A Poppleton - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Green Futures Greater Grimsby Ltd ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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.

H. J. Spauls F.C.A Smethurst & Co LLP 12 Abbey Road GRIMSBY DN32 0HL

3 September 2021

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
29,874
Other trading activities
2
713
Other income
2,000
Total
32,587
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5,162
Charitable activities
Core
22,037
Total
27,199
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
5,388
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
466
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
5,854
Restricted
fund
£
32,196
-
-
32,196
-
43,957
43,957
(11,761)
11,761
-
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
62,070
713
2,000
64,783
5,162
65,994
71,156
(6,373)
12,227
5,854
31.3.20
Total
funds
£
80,721
25,109
4,674
110,504
20,238
82,905
103,143
7,361
4,866
12,227

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

BALANCE SHEET

31 MARCH 2021

31.3.21 31.3.20
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 1,506 - 1,506 1,676
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 8 7,880 - 7,880 19,284
Cash at bank and in hand 6,810 - 6,810 3,128
14,690 - 14,690 22,412
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 9 (10,342) - (10,342) (11,861)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 4,348 - 4,348 10,551
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 5,854 - 5,854 12,227
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 5,854 - 5,854 12,227
FUNDS 10
Unrestricted funds 5,854 466
Restricted funds - 11,761
TOTAL FUNDS 5,854 12,227

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 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 31 August 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Poppleton - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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GREEN FUTURES GREATER GRIMSBY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

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.

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.

Short leasehold - 25% Straight Line and 5% Straight Line Plant and machinery - 50% Straight Line and 25% Straight Line Fixtures and fittings - 25% Straight Line Motor vehicles - 25% Straight Line Computer equipment - 50% Straight Line, 33% Straight Line and 25% Straight Line

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.

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.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Income from workshops and training 80 2,394
Income from veg box sales - 21,597
Income for produce including eggs, honey and jam 633 -
Income from wood products - 295
Income from eggs - 236
Income from plant sales - 587
713 25,109

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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

31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 170 206
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets (2,000) (583)

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.

5. STAFF COSTS

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

6.

31.3.21 31.3.20
Core 3 3
Support 1 1
4 4
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 4,507 76,214 80,721
Other trading activities 25,109 - 25,109
Other income 4,674 - 4,674
Total 34,290 76,214 110,504
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 20,238 - 20,238
Charitable activities
Core 18,452 64,453 82,905
Total 38,690 64,453 103,143
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (4,400) 11,761 7,361

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
4,866
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
466
11,761
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Short
Plant and
leasehold
machinery
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2020
14,161
6,842
Disposals
-
-
At 31 March 2021
14,161
6,842
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
12,507
6,842
Charge for year
166
-
Eliminated on disposal
-
-
At 31 March 2021
12,673
6,842
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
1,488
-
At 31 March 2020
1,654
-
Motor
Computer
vehicles
equipment
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2020
500
1,995
Disposals
(500)
-
At 31 March 2021
-
1,995
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
500
1,995
Charge for year
-
-
Eliminated on disposal
(500)
-
At 31 March 2021
-
1,995
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
-
-
At 31 March 2020
-
-
Total
funds
£
4,866
12,227
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
1,040
-
1,040
1,018
4
-
1,022
18
22
Totals
£
24,538
(500)
24,038
22,862
170
(500)
22,532
1,506
1,676

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Trade debtors - 319
Other debtors 7,818 10,037
Tax 62 62
Prepayments and accrued income - 8,866
7,880 19,284
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Trade creditors 8,759 9,964
Social security and other taxes 415 1,117
Other creditors 780 780
Credit card 388 -
10,342 11,861
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.20 in funds 31.3.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 466 5,388 5,854
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund 11,761 (11,761) -
TOTAL FUNDS 12,227 (6,373) 5,854
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 32,587 (27,199) 5,388
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund 32,196 (43,957) (11,761)
TOTAL FUNDS 64,783 (71,156) (6,373)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.4.19
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
4,866
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund
-
TOTAL FUNDS
4,866
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
34,290
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund
76,214
TOTAL FUNDS
110,504
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.20
£
£
(4,400)
466
11,761
11,761
7,361
12,227
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(38,690)
(4,400)
(64,453)
11,761
(103,143)
7,361
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.20
£
£
(4,400)
466
11,761
11,761
7,361
12,227
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(38,690)
(4,400)
(64,453)
11,761
(103,143)
7,361
7,361

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

Net
movement At
At 1.4.19 in funds 31.3.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,866 988 5,854
TOTAL FUNDS 4,866 988 5,854

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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 66,877 (65,889) 988
Restricted funds
Restricted Fund 108,410 (108,410) -
TOTAL FUNDS 175,287 (174,299) 988

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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