ARTS EDUCATION EXCHANGE
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The board of trustees presents their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The board has adopted the general provisions of UK FRS 102.
Board members who served the Charity between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 were -
Date appointed or resigned
Chair:
Dr Tracie Trimmer-Platman Appointed: 12/10/2021 Trustees: Dr Alan Meades Appointed: 31/03/2022 Resigned:22/08/2023 Michele Buchanan Appointed: 31/03/2022 Emma Meades FCCA Appointed: 04/12/2019 Tina Hoare Appointed: 11/11/2021 Resigned:13/10/2022 Fiona Kingsman Appointed: 19/07/2019 Resigned: 01/12/2022 Naami Padi Appointed: 19/07/2019 Resigned:13/10/2022 Victoria Barrow Williams Appointed: 20/11/2022 Lizo Ngqobongwana Appointed: 20/10/2022 Paulo Moreira Gomes Appointed: 24/05/2023
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BANKER
Co-operative Bank
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Arts Education Exchange is a youth organisation based in Margate, East Kent. Our focus is to harness the potential of young people; to inspire social engagement through creative processes and to provide pathways to continued education, employment, or work-based training.
THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
The trustees confirm that they have taken due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
We act as a resource for young people up to the age of 30 years old, providing advice and assistance and organising educational programmes; particularly in the creative arts and other related disciplines and other activities as a means of':
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Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals.
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Advancing education
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Relieving unemployment
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Charity endeavours to keep two to three months' running costs in reserve to allow for late receipt of income.
Reserves
As at 31 March 2023 the reserves stand at £279,378 and will enable Trustees to implement their objectives over the next 12 months.
Income
Total income for the year ended 31 March 2023 was £365,046 . Net incoming resources for the year were £74,741.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
The Charity is constituted as a Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation, charity number 1184494 and is controlled by a constitution, a copy of which can be obtained from the Board Secretary.
TRUSTEES
Recruitment and appointment of new Board Members
As and when a new board member (trustee) is required, either due to a vacancy or to fulfil a new specific need, individuals with the relevant skills are identified and approached. If a board member is deemed appropriate and willing to make the required commitment, then they are proposed to the board by the Chair.
Induction and training of new Board Members
New board members are fully briefed on the Charity’s activities and procedures. Each board member is given an induction which sets out their responsibilities as a board member.
Organisational structure:
Decisions are taken at meetings of the board of trustees.
Risk Management
The trustees recognise their duty to identify and mitigate the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
On behalf of the Trustees
Dr Tracie Trimmer-Platman Emma Meades
DATE: 27 January 2024
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ARTS EDUCATION EXCHANGE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED
31 March 2023
Charity number 1184494
Arts Education Exchange
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2023
| CONTENTS | Page |
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| Particulars of Trustees | 1 |
| Report of Trustees | 2 - 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 onwards |
Art Education Exchange
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
For the year ended 31st March 2023
| Note INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies 2 Other 2 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities 4 Other 4 TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE Profit/(loss) on disposal NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BEFORE TRANSFERS TRANSFERS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AS AT 1 APRIL 2022 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 |
2023 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ £ £ 84,174 280,872 365,046 111,761 238,485 350,246 - - - 2,300 - 2,300 84,174 280,872 365,046 114,061 238,485 352,546 72,297 215,862 288,159 44,493 210,204 254,697 - 2,146 2,146 - 1,650 1,650 72,297 218,008 290,305 44,493 211,854 256,347 11,877 62,864 74,741 69,568 26,631 96,199 - - - (50.00) - (50.00) 11,877 62,864 74,741 69,518 26,631 96,149 - - - - - - 94,869 109,768 204,637 25,351 83,137 108,488 106,746 172,632 279,378 94,869 109,768 204,637 |
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Arts Education Exchange
BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2023
| Note 2023 £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 2,216 Current Assets: Debtors 5 2,000 Cash at Bank 6 285,124 287,124 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 7 9,962 Net current assets and total net assets 277,162 NET ASSETS 279,378 Funds represented by the assets: Unrestricted funds 106,746 Restricted funds 10 172,632 Total funds 279,378 |
£ 2,000 219,730 221,730 20,417 |
2022 £ 3,324 201,313 204,637 94,869 109,768 204,637 |
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Approved by the trustees on 27 January 2024 and signed on their behalf by:-
Chairperson Dr Tracie Trimmer-Platman
Treasurer Emma Meades
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Arts Education Exchange
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting Policies:
a) Accounting Policies:
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) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as deifined by FRS102.
c) Accruals basis
All income is accounted for when the Charity becomes entitled to receipt. Expenses are accounted for when the liability is incurred or there is an obligation for payment and is accounted for gross of VAT. No income is netted off against expenditure.
d) Fixed assets
Purchases of fixtures and equipment are generally expensed to the income and expenditure account or capitalised at the discretion of the trustees.
Depreciation is provided on the cost less residual value over the anticipated useful economic life of the asset.
Music and computer equipment - 25% straight line
e) Funds
Unrestricted funds represent funds of the charity not subject to any special restriction regarding its use and which are available for the general purposes of the charity.
Restricted funds represent monies given with some restriction dictated by the donor as to its use.
2 Grants and donations
| Grants Arts Council Activity Funding Colyer Fergusson Colyer Fergusson Hardship National Lottery KCC Early Help Garfield Weston AEP/Commission work Youth Music University of Kent Paul Hamlyn Mayor Fund Creative Estuary Donations Donations Gift aid Other TDC Workshops |
2023 2022 Income Expenses Net Income Expenses Net £ £ £ £ £ £ 54,000 15,341 38,659 16,391 3,958 12,433 30,000 33,144 (3,144) 45,000 32,882 12,118 1,774 1,000 774 2,095 386 1,709 103,992 98,738 5,254 107,536 150,341 (42,805) 13,856 4,004 9,852 8,512 4,254 4,258 - 14,915 (14,915) 20,000 377 19,623 82,963 72,797 10,166 109,080 34,923 74,157 14,557 30,799 (16,242) 38,951 19,656 19,295 2,443 2,075 368 - - - 50,000 9,373 40,627 - - - 250 125 125 - - - 10,000 8,494 1,506 - - - 1,211 (500) 1,711 2,681 7,345 (4,664) - - - - - - - - - 1,800 2,225 (425) - - - 500 - 500 365,046 290,305 74,741 352,546 256,347 96,199 |
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Arts Education Exchange
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2023
| 3 Donations: Thanet Lottery Sundry Tesco Resort Studio Art Cry Headstart 4 Charitable activities Grants Rent, Rates, Heat, Light, Power Telephone Repairs and maintenance Equipment expensed Insurance Printing, Stationery and office supplies Software Staffing costs Workshop costs Sundry Depreciation Other Independent examiner fees Accountancy fees |
2023 £ 87 124 - - - 1,000 1,211 2023 £ 1,000 16,060 792 3,584 1,987 900 1,343 2,088 250,790 - 8,507 1,108 1,080 1,066 290,305 |
2022 £ 54 277 1,000 900 450 - 2,681 2022 £ 4,640 13,954 1,186 11,332 10,640 1,001 310 1,377 198,245 1,182 8,352 1,662 834 816 255,531 |
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Arts Education Exchange
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2023
| 5 Debtors and prepayments Deposit paid in advance 6 Cash at Bank: Coop Bank 7 Accruals and deferred income Deferred income Colyer Ferguson Hardship grants KCC Early Help grants Creditors Independent examination Accountancy fees PAYE and NI 8 Tangible fixed assets Cost Opening balance 1 April 2022 Disposal Closing balance 31 March 2023 Accumulated depreciation Opening balance 1 April 2022 Depreciation on disposal Provision for the year Closing balance 31 March 2023 Net book values Opening balance 1 April 2022 Closing balance 31 March 2023 9 Trustees' remuneration and expenses |
2023 2022 £ £ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2023 2022 £ £ 285,124 219,730 285,124 219,730 2023 2022 £ £ - 774 - 13,856 1,680 600 1,950 - 6,332 4,371 - 816 9,962 20,417 Music and computer equipment £ 6,650 6,650 3,324 1,108 4,432 3,324 2,216 |
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The trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during this year or the last.
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Arts Education Exchange
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2023
10 Restricted funds
| Year ended 31 March 2022 Income Expenditure Net income/ (expenditure) Transfers Brought forward 01 April 2021 Carried forward 31 March 2022 Year ended 31 March 2023 Income Expenditure Net income/ (expenditure) Carried forward 31 March 2023 |
Arts Council Colyer Ferguson CF Hardship Early Help National Lottery Garfield Weston Youth Music University of Kent Paul Hamlyn Mayor Fund Creative Estuary Total restricted £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 16,391 45,000 2,095 8,512 107,536 20,000 38,951 - - - - 238,485 3,958 32,882 386 4,254 150,341 377 19,656 - - - - 211,854 12,433 12,118 1,709 4,258 (42,805) 19,623 19,295 - - - - 26,631 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - 32,220 1,709 4,258 44,950 - - - - - - 83,137 12,433 44,338 3,418 8,516 2,145 19,623 19,295 - - - - 109,768 54,000 30,000 1,774 13,856 103,992 - 14,557 2,443 50,000 250 10,000 280,872 15,341 33,144 1,000 4,004 98,738 14,915 30,799 2,075 9,373 125 8,494 218,008 38,659 (3,144) 774 9,852 5,254 (14,915) (16,242) 368 40,627 125 1,506 62,864 51,092 41,194 4,192 18,368 7,399 4,708 3,053 368 40,627 125 1,506 172,632 |
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Restricted funds purposes
Arts Council To cover costs to provide music sessions to young people Colyer Ferguson To cover delivery costs including specific salaries Colyer Ferguson Hardship Grant To provide equipment, travel, therapy and help back into education for individuals Early Help To provide creative sessions with a tutor Garfield Weston To cover costs to enable Arts Education Exchange to deliver sessions to young people Youth Music To provide young people access to recording studios University of Kent To provide art supplies, training and travel off site with the art group Paul Hamlyn To provide the delivery of a two year school arts programme Mayor Fund To purchase gardening products to improve outdoor space Creative Estuary To cover the costs of specific salaries
11 Guarantees and debts
The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties, nor any debts secured on the assets of the CIO.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ART EDUCATION EXCHANGE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I report on the accounts of Art Education Exchange for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and related notes set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of members and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as members concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement to show a ‘true and fair’ view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
J A Griggs FCA LEVICKS Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 61 London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8TX
30 January 2024
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