Charity number:1183088
FRIENDS OF FACTORY ROW
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2022
FRIENDS OF FACTORY
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and | 1 |
| advisers | |
| Trustees'report | 2–5 |
| Statement of fnancial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the fnancial statements | 9- 13 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31MARCH 2022
| Trustees | Jane Anderton (appointed 24 April |
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| 2019) | |
| Heather Reed (appointed 24 April 2019) | |
| Jon-Paul Hedge (appointed 24 April 2019) | |
| Viv Westmoreland (appointed 24 April | |
| 2019) | |
| Nick Pannell, Chair (appointed 24 April | |
| 2019) | |
| Grace Hackeson (appointed 24 April | |
| 2019) | |
| Wendy Avenell (appointed 24 April 2019) | |
| Amanda Henderson (appointed 24 April 2019) | |
| Kate Andrew (appointed 24 April 2019) | |
| Financial ofcer: Richard Thorpe(appointed June 2022) | |
| Charity registered | |
| number | 1183088 |
| Principalofce | The Leonard Stocks |
| Centre Factory Row | |
| Torquay | |
| TQ2 | |
| 5QQ |
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TRUSTEES' REPORT(continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31MARCH
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Friends of Factory Row forthe period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity' s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity was registered as a charitable incorporated organisation with the Charity Commission with effect from 24 April 2019.
Trustees are selected in accordance with the provisions of the trust governing document dated 24 April 2019.
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
Is by careful selection based on personal knowledge of existing trustees the majority of whom agree the new trustee be appointed. They normally will have specific knowledge and experience of one or more of the objectives of the Charity .
CHARITABLE AIMS
The objects of the charity are the prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit or any need by reason of being homeless, particularly but not exclusively, among homeless people in South Devon by:
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Making grants
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Organising a volunteer programme
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Raising awareness and countering prejudice
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit in exercising their powers or duties.
They have referred to this guidance when reviewing the academy's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.
OBJECTIVES AND
ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Charity are to relieve poverty for the public benefit especially among homeless people
ACTIVITIES
The Friends biggest commitment this financial year has been to fund a health co-
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ordinator at the Leonard Stocks Centre with a £15,000 donation to Shekinah to help finance the post.
Nearly all our residents have complex needs which makes life on the streets doubly perilous. A specialist drug and alcohol worker is in most days offering strategies to escape addiction. Three days a week a GP service is offered with a practice nurse on site. A liver specialist nurse visits weekly and has successfully treated nine residents suffering Hep C infection.
A psychiatrist with Devon Partnership Trust, goes in weekly to chat to residents experiencing mental health problems. Sadly a huge number of our residents have a diagnosis of mental disorder, a reminder that homelessness has multiple causes, layer on layer of co-morbidity.
It is the task of health co-ordinator to work with these services. The current post holder is a former nurse.
Moving residents on into long term, quality accommodation, is the ambition of much of the hostel’s work. To help a move go smoothly the Friends spend up to £300 a person on essential white goods to transform an empty flat into a home. This year we also bought items for people moving into the hostel. We bought sets of plates, mugs, cutlery and new towels for a starter pack for new residents. We also bought saucepans, baking trays, kitchen utensils and new microwaves for the communal kitchens.
We had funded the Christmas presents at £12 per resident (30). On Easter morning residents also received an Easter egg each funded by the Friends. In January Tony Watkins from ToWNS, a project supported by Christians Together in Torquay, attended our board meeting. Tony explained the history of the project which provides space for rough sleepers in participating churches during the winter months. Since Covid, this has ended but the volunteers have carried on preparing meals for those Covid isolating and cover for Fridays, giving PATH a night off.
For their efforts, Torbay Council gave them a grant of £9,000 but this ran out in March 2021 and they needed funding to carry on. Tony asked whether the Friends could make a grant of £5,000 to help fund the project for a further 12 months and this was agreed by board members unanimously .
The board approved spending of £1350 with a 25% contingency for building work in the reception area of the hostel to create an additional office where residents can have confidential conversation with staff. This was due to be match funded by Shekinah, the Plymouth based charity which runs the hostel.
Unfortunately a number of social events organised for residents at the hostel had to be postponed or cancelled during to Covid-19 outbreaks.
But we have organised a couple of games evenings with food for residents with volunteers coming into the hostel to cook and encourage participation.
We have continued to advocate for the work of the Leonard Stocks Centre in press articles when the hostel has been criticised, explaining that anti-social activity in Torquay town centre is not directly linked to the hostel but to the levels of poverty in the general town centre area.
Fund raising has been consistent with former years with regular donations from supporters and income from a charity bookstall in Torquay Market. Trustee Kate
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Andrew made a £300 donation to the Friends from sales of her calendar.
GRANT MAKING POLICY :
The trustees review the charitable objects when considering making grants to other charities. During the year the charity made grants totalling £15,000 to Shekinah Mission for the provision of health workers and £5,000 to the TOWNS project, which supports homeless individuals during the winter months in Torquay and Paignton.
FUND RAISING
The Charity does not use a third party external fundraiser to generate fund raising income.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year income totalled £6,017. Expenditure totalled £26,402, resulting in carried forward unrestricted funds of £64,455 .
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees review the reserve levels of the Charity annually. This review encompasses the nature of income and expenditure streams, the need to match income with commitments and the nature of reserves. The Trustees take into consideration the future plans of the Charity, the uncertainty over future income streams and other key risks identified during the risk review.
The charity trustees believe available reserves at the period end of £64,455 are more than adequate to meet the future needs of the charity, particularly on the basis that the grants made to other charities are at the Trustees discretion .
GOING CONCERN
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees have considered the impact of the covid-19 pandemic in 2021/22 in making their assessment and consider is appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements .
INFORMATION ON FUNDRAISING PRACTICES
The trustees monitor Fundraising practices on an ongoing basis at the board of trustee meetings. The charity adopts the Fundraising Regulator standards and is committed to the Code of Fundraising practice. The charity did not use the services of professional fundraisers or commercial participators during the year. During the year the charity received no formal complaints arising from our fundraising.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The Charity plans to continue to provide programmes and resources in order to
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continue to meet the stated objectives.
FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN
The Charity and its Trustees do not act as the Custodian Trustees of any other Charity .
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The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance withapplicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted AccountingPractice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for eachfinancial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resourcesand application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS102);
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Make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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preparethefinancialstatementsonthegoingconcernbasisunlessitisinappropriat etopresumethattheCharity willcontinue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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, the Charity (Accounts andReports) 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 otherirregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 7[th] September 2022 signed on their behalf by:
Signed: Nick Pannell, Amanda Chair Henderson Trustee Trustee Wendy Avenall VivWestmorel Trustee and Trustee
Grace Hackeson Jane Trustee Anderson Trustee
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Jon-Paul Hedge Trustee
Heather Reid Trustee
Kate Andrew Avenall Trustee
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD
| Note | 2020-21 | 20221-22 | |
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| Total | Total | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | ||
| Donations and membership fees | 4,777 | 4,737 | |
| Legacies | 0 | 0 | |
| Fundraising | 3 | 323 | 1,268 |
| Investment income | 4 | 41 | 12 |
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| Total income | 5,141 | 6,017 | |
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| Expenditure Charitable activities |
5,6 | 17,545 | 26,402 |
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| Total expenditure | 17,545 | 26,402 | |
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| Net movement in funds | (12,404) | (20,385) | |
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| Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward |
97,244 | 84,840 | |
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| Total funds carried forward | 10 | 84,840 | 64,455 |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. The notes on pages 9 to13 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH
| Note | £ | |
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| Currentassets | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 64,455 | |
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| 64,455 | ||
| Creditors:amounts falling due within | 9 | 0 |
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| one year Net current assets | 64,455 | |
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| Total assets less current liabilities | 64,455 | |
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| Funds of the charity | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 10 | 64,455 |
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| Total charity funds | 64,455 | |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 7[th] September 2022 and authorised for issue and are signed on behalf of the Board by:
Signed:
| Nick Pannell, Chair | Amanda |
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| Trustee | Henderson |
| Trustee | |
| Wendy Avenall | Viv |
| Trustee | Westmoreland |
| Trustee |
The notes on pages9 to13 form part of these financial statements .
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
1. Accounting policies
1.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements 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 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The 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 the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from1April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Friends of Factory Row meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets andliabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 INCOME
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
1.3 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31
1.4 GRANTS PAYABLE
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects of the charity. In the case of an unconditional grant offer this is accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant. Grants awards that are subject to the recipient fulfilling performance conditions are only accrued when the recipient has been notified of the grant and any remaining unfulfilled condition attaching to that grant is outside of the control of the charity.
1.5 INTEREST RECEIVABLE
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
1.6 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at bank and 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.
1.7 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide .
1.8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequentlymeasured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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2. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations: Donations and membership fees Legacies 3. Income from fund raising events Fundraising 4. Investment income Bank interest received |
Total funds Total funds 2021 £ 2022 £ 4,777 4,737 0 0 |
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| 4,777 4,737 Total Funds 2021 £ Total funds 2022 £ 323 1,268 Total Funds 2021 £ Total funds 2022 £ 41 12 |
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5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type
| Residents food and expenses Grants to other charities Printing postage and stationery Sundry expenses Accountancy fees Computer costs Bank charges |
2021 £ 1,613 15,000 373 362 0 122 75 |
2022 £ 3,483 20,000 504 216 2,100 0 99 |
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| 17,545 | 26,402 |
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6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
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| esundert | Support | Total | |
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| directly | costs | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Residents food and expenses | 3,483 | - | 3,483 |
| Grants to other charities :Shekinah Mission health | 15,000 | 15,000 | |
| workers | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| :TOWNS | |||
| Printing, postage and stationery | - | 504 | 504 |
| Sundry expenses | - | 216 | 216 |
| Accountancy fees | - | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Computer costs | - | 0 | 0 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31
Bank charges
- 99 99
2,919 26,402
23,483
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7. Independent examiner's remuneration
| Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts re 2020-21 accounts Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of her services 8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses During the period, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefts. During the period ended 31 March 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred. 9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Sum due from 2019/20 accounts - still outstanding. 0 |
2022 £ 2,100 |
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| 2,100 0 |
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| 2022 £ |
Sum due from 2019/20 accounts - still outstanding.
10. Statement of funds
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| FRIENDS OF FACTORY | FRIENDS OF FACTORY | FRIENDS OF FACTORY |
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| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 Opening balance Income Expenses Cash i/h Carrie dForw ard ~~£~~ ~~£~~ ~~£~~ ~~£~~ ~~£~~ Unrestricted: General funds.82,740 6,017 (26,402) 100 62,455 82,740 6,017 (26402). 100 62,455 |
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| Unrestricted: General funds. 100 |
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100 62,455 |
11. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted £ Current assets. 62,455 Creditors due within one year 0) 62,455 . |
Total £ 62,455 0) 62,455 |
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