Charity number 1185011
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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| CONTENTS | Page |
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| Trustees Report | 2-8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 11-14 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 15-16 |
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Charity Name and Number
Spirit of Christmas Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1185011
Address
10 Thompson Close Osgodby SELBY YO8 5ZX
Trustees
Ronald Munro (appointed 15 March 2019) (Chair of the trustees) Diane Munro (appointed 15 March 2019) Andrew Simpson (appointed 9 January 2020) Kevin John Davy (appointed 15 March 2019) James John McLaughlin (appointed 15 March 2019) Bobby Watson Frank (appointed 27 August 2021)
Structure, Governance and Management
The CIO is governed by a foundation model constitution accepted by the Charity Commission on 22 August 2019. There have been no changes to that constitution. Existing trustees will appoint new trustees. One third of trustees will stand down at each AGM but can stand for re-election.
Trustee Induction and Training
The Trust is fully established and has just completed its fifth year of operation as a registered charity. The charity trustees make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment a copy of the current version of this constitution and as the charity becomes established, a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts will be given to new trustees.
New trustees will be briefed on their legal obligations under charity law, the workings of the Trust, decision-making processes and recent financial performance of the Charity. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role.
Objectives
The objects of the CIO are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded in their communities and assisting them to integrate into society.
The Charities’ Commission Guidance on Public Benefit is considered by the Trustees when determining projects to be undertaken. All trustees have a copy of our constitution which can be referred to a Trustees’ meeting to ensure compliance with Charity Commission Guidance.
The charity runs:
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Socially inclusive Christmas parties at 3 locations catering for 450 children (plus adults). Around 80% of children attending gain free entry. Remaining children pay a discounted rate.
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Banana box toys project, which is an all-year project that provides banana boxes containing toys to low-income families. This is usually through referrals from other organisations.
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A Christmas Toy shop (toy bank) in Selby. Event at which targeted families can come along, select toys for their children, wrap them and take home for Christmas presents.
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Lego themed coffee mornings with free refreshments to allow those on the lowest incomes to come along, participate in events with their children without worrying about cost
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Also provide four primary schools in the Tang Hall area of York area with presents.
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We also started a neurodiversity stay and play group for families with children under 11 years of age. This caters for up to 15 children each month.
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We are also supporting a group of parents of children living with neurodiversity to enable them to meet, have some respite and share experiences. We hope that this group will become a charitable organisation in their own right in 2025.
The Trust does not make grants and therefore do not have policy on grant making.
Our volunteers are key to the charity’s continued operation. They perform a number of duties: -
help out at our events help out at fundraising events i.e. bag packing and stalls help with social media
help with development of promotional materials for events being run contribute ideas on how to improve what we do for the public benefit
Achievements and Performance
In December 2024 we ran four socially inclusive family Christmas parties that catered for 392 children plus adults. Each event has traditional party games, a visit to Santa in his grotto, good quality gift; snack box for each child; complimentary refreshments for adults and a stall that gives away children’s books.
Two parties were held in Selby, one in Carcroft and one in Acomb. All of these areas have pockets of deprivation.
We have continued to work with a CIC called Food Aware to provide hot food to all adults at the event. Food was also made available to children if asked for. Children normally get a snack box with party food items.
Our charity also works with the Youth Offending Services in York and Selby. The youths help by wrapping presents, setting up for the events and helping out on the day.
The Banana Box Toy Project launched in March 2020. Provide banana box of toys to families usually via online referrals from organisations who have signed up to use
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our services. These include, primary schools, health visitors, Social Services and the local foodbank. In putting boxes together, we ensure that a stationary set, age relevant book, puzzle and game are included to promote education and family togetherness (2 of 5 aims to relieve poverty – Joseph Rowntree Foundation September 2016). In 2024 we provided boxes of educational and SEN toys to 183 children, 10% of whom were special needs. Many of the requests come from organisations such as social services, refugee councils, Health visitors and schools. In the run up to Christmas we also provided a brand-new toy wrapped up for the family to give to their child on Christmas day. A total of 64 toys were given away in this way.
In December 2024 we re-opened our Christmas Toy Shop” (toy bank). The shop moved to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Selby. Organisations took and passed on invitations to families they work with to allow them to come to the shop. Some organisations also sent a representative to shop on behalf of families they work with. These families lived quite a distance from the venue which made it difficult for them to walk to. A total of 140 invitations were distributed to families via 4 organisations. Another 17 organisations sent a representative to shop on behalf of families. The venue is set up as a traditional toy shop where each invited family can browse shelves and select a toy for each child they had. These were then gift wrapped. Each family were also offered a Christmas stocking to take home.
A total of 732 children received presents via the Christmas Toy Bank.
We collaborated with Leeds College who were doing a pop-up shop aimed at providing toys to families from disadvantage backgrounds. Our charity provided around 400 toys that were a combination of new and pre-loved (which we check and clean before using on projects. A total of 320 children were given toys at this event.
We also provided wrapped Christmas presents to 231 children via primary schools in the Tang Hall area of York.
A further 39 toys were distributed to children during the Christmas period via the Ukrainian refugee council.
We also ran two Lego and family board games mornings that attracted a total number of 65 children plus adults. Children at the events could do some Lego activities that were relevant to parts of the STEM curriculum at schools. Families could also play board games which are great for developing social skills. Complimentary refreshments, toast and toasted teacakes were also provided.
We ran a monthly neurodiversity Stay and Play group for children under 11 years of age. We have catered for 109 children in 2024. At the Christmas session we also distributed 20 toys as Christmas presents.
We also ran 14 dance classes for children under 11 who live with neurodiversity. There were 112 attendances overall with 24 children attending regularly.
In 2024 our projects provided educational and play toys, Special Needs toys and activities that help promote a child’s social development to 2267 children.
The Trust is also running a group for parents of children living with neurodiversity. This group meets once a month and parents can make friendships, improve mental
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well-being, and share with one another. This gives the parents a bit of respite from their children. We have had 60 attendances at session in 2024
The Trust has two groups on Facebook. One is aimed at the people the Trust hopes to help via Christmas parties and “toy shop”. The second is aimed at people who may benefit from receiving toys throughout the year. An attendee at our Christmas parties has also started as a volunteer who run our Facebook pages.
We produce a bi-monthly newsletter that is sent to volunteers and those interested in our charitable aims.
The Trust has launched a search engine called Spectrum Neurodiversity. The search engine is going to be a free to use service that will allow organisations in our locality to advertise events that will be suitable for those living with neurodiversity to attend. The site is at an early stage of development, but we have three organisations advertising regularly on the site and another five organisations who advertise intermittently.
The charity was also successful in obtaining a number of grants of up to £5000 to be used across our 4 projects.
We were delighted to be chosen as the main beneficiary of a Christmas Toy Appeal from the Designer Outlet in York and Yorkmix Radio.
We were also grateful to the organisations who supported us in 2024 by putting up toy donation boxes in the run up to Christmas for us.
We asked beneficiaries who attended our Christmas parties, Christmas Toy Bank, Neurodiversity stay and play sessions, neurodiversity dance classes and Banana Box Toy Project to complete a survey form, and all respondents indicated that the services provided were beneficial to them. Quotes from respondents included –
Parties
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“Lots of games, music. Well organised (not loads of children running around in chaos). Kids got treats at the start of the party so no queuing or waiting around. Lovely party. Thank you”.
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“Kids having fun … Don’t go to any events as no money”.
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“We had a family member who could not come but Santa Still give us their gift”.
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“Perfect for the children. They were very engaged”.
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“Totally focused on the children”.
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“Very inclusive for the children”.
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“Everyone can enjoy it without hidden costs”.
Toy bank
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“I left the Toy Bank feeling speechless and emotional. Thank you for everything you do”
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“I just wanted to thank you so much for making me feel so welcome at the Christmas shop and providing such wonderful gift”. I felt very emotional leaving”!
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In the current climate and with what seems like the constant negative news, it was so heartwarming to see such a magical place providing such happiness and sanctuary for parents”.
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“My kid will have an extra toy that I could not afford. They will be even happier on Christmas”.
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“Heartwarming setup with care and consideration to each family and their circumstances”.
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“I work for the Children’s Services and the Toy Bank helps our families who otherwise would not receive any gifts at Christmas. The families who I work with are living in poverty and receiving gifts at Christmas is amazing for the children”.
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“It removes some financial pressures on families and provides children with another gift when presents may have been limited. Thank you for all your hard work, helping families and being really helpful”.
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“Giving my two babies a present it is so lovely and heartwarming”.
Neurodiversity stay and play session
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“Sessions help with my child’s behavior”
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“My child fits in and has made new friends.”
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“I feel less isolated.”
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“I have a happy, contented child at the sessions.”
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“It is a place to have family time in a non-judgmental environment.”
Neurodiversity dance classes
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"Session has helped his confidence and attention. He has also made friends.”
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“She was able to enjoy the dance class and also do her own thing when it got too much.”
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“Social activity for inclusion – exercise is a fun way. Listening to instruction in a fun way”.
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“Not found anything similar in the area. It’s a lovely change and gives them a confidence boost”.
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“Loved the music and encouraged social interaction”.
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“Exercise time with other children”
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“Interactions in a fun and safe environment”
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“He is happier, more confident in social situations and less anxious in loud scenarios”.
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She relaxed with other likeminded children”.
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“Has helped with confidence, social skills, physical development and concentration.”
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“She was relaxed, comfortable, understood, gained confidence socializing”
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“My daughter attended her first session. She soon came out of her shell. She really enjoyed herself and made friends.”
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“It gave her confidence and freedom to dance her way.”
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Banana Box Toy Project
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“There were tears of joy from the family as the children had no toys as parents were prioritizing food and housing whilst they were getting settled after having to move quickly”.
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“Beneficiaries are always blown away by the service offer from Banana Box Toy Project. They appreciate the array of toys and that SEND friendly toys are also available”.
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“The Banana Box Toy Project is an outstanding service that provides happiness and joy to beneficiaries. The service and team are friendly, accessible and inclusive”.
Financial Review
The Charity’s objective is to ensure that all annual costs are met out of income. In 2024 the Charity’s gross income exceeded its expenditure by £3,283 compared to 2023 when gross income exceeded expenditure by £8,898. This is due primarily to the Charity expanding its activities in 2024 and incurred expenditure of £23,036 compared to £16,335 in 2023. The Charity has continued to successfully attract funding awards which have enabled the Charity to manage the growth in its activities. It has also been able to maintain its cash-backed unrestricted funds at £25,666 (£22,046 in 2023) which is considered to be an acceptable and sustainable level and will enable the Charity to at least cover 12 months of its core activities in case of a shortfall in its funding sources.
A Restricted Fixed Asset Fund of £10,000 was created in 2023 following the acquisition of a vehicle from Restricted Funds. However, as the use of the vehicle is not restricted, the Fund has been transferred to Unrestricted Funds. Total Unrestricted Funds are therefore £35,666.
As the vehicle was purchased second hand and has been such a crucial asset to the Charity, the Trustees have agreed to set up a Designated Fund of £10,000 to provide for its upkeep and future replacement.
The Charity also held restricted funds of £2,402 at 31 December 2024.
Risk Assessment
The Trust carries out risk assessments prior to each of its events and has extended public liability insurance to reflect activities carried out under our Banana Box Toy Project.
The trust also provided emergency first aid at work training to eight volunteers in 2024. As our events are seen as being fairly low risk, the trustees believe that this level of training is sufficient for the activities undertaken by the charity.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
Charity law 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 year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are 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 the Trustees on 31st January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Ronald Munro Chairman
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted Notes Funds £ Income and endownments from Donations and legacies 5 12,666 7 678 6 - Total 13,344 Expenditure on: Raising funds 8 10 Charitable activities 8 9,576 Total 9,586 Net (expenditure)/income 3,758 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2024 22,046 Transfer from/(to) Restricted Fixed Asset Fund 10,000 Transfers to Unrestricted Funds (138) Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2024 £ 35,666 Investments Charitable activites |
Restricted Funds £ 12,975 - - 12,975 - 13,450 13,450 (475) 2,739 - 138 £ 2,402 |
Year ended 31 December 2024 £ 25,641 678 - |
Year ended 31st December 2023 £ 24,367 866 - |
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| 26,319 | 25,233 | ||
| 10 23,026 |
200 16,135 |
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| 23,036 | 16,335 | ||
| 3,283 24,785 10,000 - |
8,898 25,887 (10,000) - |
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| £ 38,068 | £ 24,785 |
The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these accounts.
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Fixed assets: Tangible assets Vehicle Total current assets Current assets: Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Total net assets The funds of the charity: Unrestricted funds 9 General funds Designated Funds Restricted funds 10 Restricted Fixed Asset Fund 9 Total charity funds |
2024 2023 £ £ 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 28,068 24,785 28,068 24,785 £ 38,068 £ 34,785 25,666 22,046 10,000 - 35,666 22,046 2,402 2,739 38,068 24,785 - 0 10,000 £ 38,068 £ 34,785 |
2023 £ 10,000 |
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| 24,785 | ||
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| £ 34,785 | ||
| 22,046 - |
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| 22,046 2,739 |
Approved by the Trustees on date and signed on their behalf by:
Ronald Munro Chairman
The notes on pages 11 to 14 form part of these accounts.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of preparation
The Accounts 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 or Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charites SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Spirit of Christmas meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s)
The principal address of the Trust is: 10 Thompson Close, Osgodby, SELBY, YO8 5ZX
b) Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The Charity has cash resources and has no requirement for external funding. The trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and have prepared the annual financial statements on the going concern basis of accounting.
c) Funds structure
The unrestricted income fund comprises those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the Trustees, at their discretion, may create a fund for a specific purpose. The restricted income fund comprises those funds that can only be used for particular purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular purposes.
d) Income and endownments
Donations and legacies
Donations and grants include amounts received during the year from general donations and receipts. Income is recognised in the period in which it is received.
Investments
Investment income from bank interest is brought into the accounts gross when receivable.
Charitable activities
Incoming resources from charitable activities comprises of income from fund raising events and activities during the period. Income is recognised in the period in which it is received.
e) Expenditure
Raising funds
The costs of generating funds include those costs associated with the promotion of the activities of the Trust. These costs are charged on the basis of actual costs incurred during the period, including irrecoverable value added tax where applicable.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure directly relating to the objects of the Charitable Trust and costs are charged on the basis of actual costs incurred, including irrecoverable value added tax where applicable.
f) Taxation
As a registered charity, the Charity is exempt from the payment of income tax in respect of its charitable activities.
g) 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.
h) Financial instruments
The Trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are intially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their l l
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES OF TRUSTEES
None of the Trustees received any remuneration or benefits by virtue of being a trustee of the Trust. No trustee expenses have been incurred.
3. STAFF COSTS
The Trust does not employ any staff but does benefit greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its volunteers, details of which are given in our annual report. In accordance with Charities SORP, the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts. However, in 2022 the Trust adopted a policy for the reimbursement of volunteer expenses. In 2024 £nil (£98 in 2023) was reimbursed to volunteers.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions in the reporting period.
5. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Grants and donations from Government and Public Bodies include the following amounts received:
| Grants and donations NYCC Shared Prosperity Heritage Lottery Fund Tesco Community Grant Selby Town Council Other grants and donations Doncaster MBC Cllr Ward Fund Doncaster MBC Kick Start NY Police and Fire Commissioner Two Ridings Community Fund Drax Power Station NYCC Stronger Communities Fund NYCC Bright Sparks NYCC Early Help (2 grants) |
2024 2023 £ £ - 2,400 - 1,000 - 1,500 3,116 - 1,995 1,000 - 1,300 - 1,100 - 10,000 - 375 1,364 1,152 5,000 - 500 280 13,666 4,260 £ 25,641 £ 24,367 |
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| 6. INVESTMENTS Other income 7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Fundraising UK bank interest receivable |
£ - - - £ £ 678 |
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| £ 866 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Total | Total | ||
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| 8. | TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||
| Costs directly allocated to activities | |||
| Cost of charitable activities | 9,629 | 7,628 | |
| Support costs allocated to activities | |||
| Storage facilities | 4,650 | - | |
| Facilities and room hire | 1,945 | 1,555 | |
| Equipment | 960 | 4,015 | |
| Insurance | 458 | 288 | |
| Stationery, advertising and sundries | 420 | 87 | |
| Professional fees | 1,112 | 200 | |
| Respite facilities | 714 | - | |
| Training | 858 | 390 | |
| Vehicle and other transportation expenses* | 2,290 | 12,173 | |
| 13,407 | 18,708 | ||
| * including £10,000 in 2023 for the acquisition of | a vehicle | ||
| 9. | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 22,046 | 23,215 | |
| Income | 13,344 | 5,126 | |
| Expenditure | (9,586) | (7,180) | |
| Transfer from/(to) Restricted Asset Fund* | 10,000 | (1,000) | |
| Transfers from Restricted Funds | (138) | 1,885 | |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 35,666 | 22,046 | |
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| General Funds | 25,666 | 22,046 | |
| Designated Funds | 10,000 | - | |
| 35,666 | 22,046 |
The Designated Fund has been created to provide for the future replacement of the Charity's vehicle.
*The Restricted Fixed Asset Fund was set up in 2023 following the acquisition of a vehicle from Restricted Funds. However, as the use of the vehicle is not restricted, the Fund has been transferred to Unrestricted Funds.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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| At 1/1/2024 | Income | Expenditure | Funds | At 31/12/2024 | |
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| Hillards Charitable Fund | - | 1,000 | 1,007 | (7) | - |
| Tesco Community Grant | 48 | - | 48 | - | |
| NY Police and Fire Commissioner | 300 | 1,364 | 1,318 | - | 346 |
| North Yorkshire CC (Early Help Adult Group) | - | 1,000 | 714 | - | 286 |
| North Yorkshire CC (Early Help) | - | 995 | 648 | - | 347 |
| North Yorkshire CC (Stronger Communities) | 136 | - | 143 | (7) | - |
| North Yorkshire (Shared Prosperity) | - | 3,116 | 3,055 | - | 61 |
| Doncaster MDC (Local Councillor Fund) | 291 | - | 289 | 2 | - |
| Drax Power Station | 1,464 | - | 1,638 | (174) | - |
| Two Ridings Community Fund | - | 5,000 | 3,878 | - | 1,122 |
| Heritage Lottery Fund | 500 | - | 500 | - | - |
| Selby Town Council | - | 500 | 260 | - | 240 |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | £ 2,739 | £ 12,975 | £ 13,450 | £(138) | £ 2,402 |
Hillards Charitable Trust
Funding for maintaining and operating the Charity's vehicle.
NY Police and Fire Commissioner
Funding to support the running of Christmas parties.
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North Yorkshire CC Early Help 2 grants
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Purchase of sensory trampoline, yoga balls and ear defenders for neurodiversity support group.
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Funding for the development of a neurodiversity website and search engine
North Yorkshire CC Stronger Communities
Funding received in 2023 to support the running of the Banana Box Project. North Yorkshire CC (Shared Prosperity)
Funding for dance classes for autistic children Doncaster MBC Local Councillor Fund
Funding to purchase resources for the Toy Bank. Drax Power Station
Funding to purchase of SEN resources for neurodiversity support group. Two Ridings Community Fund
Funding for the acquisition of Special Needs resources for the Banana Box Project.
Heritage Lottery Fund
Funding for the acquisition of a van for use by the charity and room hire to support the Banana Box Project. Selby Town Coucil
Funding for the Banana Box Project and room hire for SOC events.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Spirit of Christmas | Spirit of Christmas | Spirit of Christmas |
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| 31stDecember 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of report 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and 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.
Signed: Steve Milner Date: 27[th] January 2025 Name: Steve Milner Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of There are no matters to declare. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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