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2024-10-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1186056 (England and Wales)

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr D Young
Mr M Banceanu
Ms V Shoesmith
Mrs G Kayembe
Mr D Betts
Mrs M Patel
Mr E Philbert
Charity number 1186056
Principal address International House
6 South Street
Ipswich
IP1 3NU
Independent examiner Helen Rumsey
Ensors Accountants LLP
Connexions
159 Princes Street
Ipswich
IP1 1QJ
Bankers Unity Trust Bank plc
9 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2HB
Solicitors Kerseys Solicitors
32 Lloyds Avenue
Ipswich
IP1 3HD

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 9
Independent examiner's report 10
Statement of financial activities 11 - 12
Balance sheet 13
Statement of cash flows 14
Notes to the financial statements 15 - 35

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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

The charity's objects are:

  1. The advancement of education:

  2. To advance the education of the public in communication skills through subjects such as Media, music, ESOL and IT.

  3. Community capacity building:

  4. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged communities of the East of England in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

  5. The advancement of (or promotion of) equality and diversity by:

  6. Advancing education and raising awareness of equality and diversity.

  7. Promoting activities to foster the understanding between people of diverse backgrounds.

  8. Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.

During the 2023/24 year the trustees have always paid regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. The guidance from the Charity Commission has assisted the trustees in ensuring the objects of the charity meet the public benefit stipulation. The guidance has also been taken into consideration when planning and delivering activity designed to meet the charity’s objects.

The charity first registered with the Charity Commission on 30 October 2019.

The Advancement of Education

For the 2023/24 Academic year we were successful in securing another learning contract from the Education and Skills Funding Agency via Suffolk County Council. This was to deliver learning programs for disadvantaged people aged 19+ from the most deprived and diverse wards of central Ipswich. We also continued with our Big Lottery funding to provide courses for those people ineligible for county council courses.

Throughout 2023/24 we worked with 562 learners, thereby exceeding our targets for the year.

We also work hard to promote informal education through our youth projects, which are delivered from South St Studios in partnership with Out Loud Music, Punch Studios, Brighten the Corners and others.Over the year we worked with 206 children and young people to support their mental health, boost their confidence and help them to progress onto further learning, volunteering and employment.

The main youth projects we delivered over the year in conjunction with our partners were as follows:

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

South Street Kids:

SSK delivers weekly music, media, creative and social sessions for local young people from the deprived Maple Park (formerly Jubilee Park) area of IP1. It is our longest running project and is now delivered at Eastern Angles, where there is a large area for the young people to engage in a wide range of music, media and creative activity.

New Gen:

New Gen delivers weekly music and social sessions for local young people requiring tuition and mentoring that supports their development and life goals.

Making Waves:

The Making Waves project works with young people referred to us by Suffolk Youth Offending Service, YMCA, Social Care and others, who are at risk of being attracted into criminal activity and a possible gang lifestyle. This also includes a group of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children who are vulnerable and need support. We provide one to one music and media tuition as well as pastoral support to young people in the criminal justice system who often have quite complex needs.

Community Capacity Building

From November 2023 – October 2024 we engaged with over 40 volunteers who supported our work with ESOL learners and our delivery for disadvantaged young people.

Volunteers and Community Champions are recruited from the community and the courses we deliver. They are promoting the voice of the most disadvantaged in our community throughout the year.

In addition, they provided community services such as translations for the NHS; signposting for advice, volunteering in surgeries and dealing with an increasing number of requests for help and support – including help with bridging the digital divide.

We were also fortunate to attract Household Support Grant funding from the Suffolk Community Foundation, which allowed us to support some of our most vulnerable families with food parcels, food vouchers, IT support and help with paying essential bills, which saved many of our people from penury during the cost of living crisis

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

The Advancement of (or promotion of) Equality and Diversity

We continued to make progress in helping to bridge the Digital Divide, which was exacerbated by the cost of living crisis.

We attracted additional funding to buy laptops and tablets, which were lent out to some of our most deprived families who were struggling during the crisis to access services and support online.

Because of the success of our Community Champions in supporting women from migrant communities in Maternity Services we were successful in attracting funding to expand this work.

Our Maternity Inequality Project received continuation funding in July 2024 and works with a diverse group of migrant women from the Westgate Ward area of Ipswich – the most diverse ward in Suffolk and one of the most deprived wards in the country.

The aim of the project is to build trust amongst migrant women in maternity and health services and increase connection, communication and engagement with sources of support, therefore improving health outcomes for parents and babies.

Achievements and performance Adult Learning:

Over the 23/24 year ICM delivered a range of courses co-produced in partnership with our participants, volunteers, staff and other community partners. The aim was to teach English to those migrant communities that are most vulnerable and disengaged, to support them to improve their employment prospects and give them the knowledge and skills to more effectively engage with local services and integrate with the local community. The focus was on those not currently in the labour market, in paid employment, education or training.

We used our knowledge and lessons learned during the pandemic to offer a new hybrid service of predominantly face to face delivery but supplemented by online delivery for those with chaotic family circumstances or supporting different work patterns and giving everyone a chance to effectively engage.

The courses we delivered for 23/24 were as follows:

All courses exceeded targets and learners achieved great success as outlined below.

For the delivery of our courses we worked in the most deprived and diverse wards in Ipswich with local migrants. We engaged specifically with Pre-entry, Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 Learners that were either in low paid employment, or not working and not eligible for benefits.

Some of our Roma and refugee migrants are illiterate in their own language. Learners included Syrians, Kurdish, Afghani, Bangladeshi and Iraqi, plus Portuguese. Mostly they had no English at all when they started with us and many were only semi-literate in their own language, having had their schooling disrupted by wars. They are very vulnerable, having been through extremely traumatic experiences which can affect their ability to learn, engage and integrate into the local community. They often have severe physical and mental health issues and also have many domestic problems to sort out – issues around appointments with schools, hospitals etc.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Our courses proved popular with learners, being flexible and responsive to learner needs - over 99% of learners would recommend our courses to friends and family.

We achieved a really good pass rate of 99 %, and 100% of learners said the teaching was excellent or good.

99% of learners enjoyed their course; We get many quotes saying ICM is like a ‘family’.

The progression rate for our learners moving onto employment, volunteering or further learning came out at 82%.

100% of learners said the quality of the course activities was good or outstanding.

Learners are happy and exhibit good personal development, with 98% of learners saying that their overall experience is either excellent or good and 90% saying they are happy with the progress they have made in class and achieved what they set out to do.

Staff are professional and deliver a good service. Feedback from learners indicates that 99% of learners feel they are well supported by staff.

99% learners say they feel well supported. We provide pastoral support to learners as well as operating a ‘one stop shop’ signposting service where we help students with housing, employment, school and other issues as well as help with form filling, CV writing etc.

99% of learners said the quality of the CEIAG they received was excellent or good. Learners volunteer in community settings such as learning assistants in local schools, cultural events delivered by the voluntary sector and supporting JC+ at Jobs Fairs with translations.

Questionnaires demonstrate 100% of learners who volunteer show an increase in confidence and self-esteem.

Retention dipped to 79% over the past year. We have a robust tracking system and we are aware of the reasons why retention has dropped. Contributing factors include changing work patterns, chaotic lifestyles, lack of childcare facilities and illness. However, the main reason was the closure of the hotels housing asylum seekers. We are working with a very vulnerable group and the increase in withdrawals due to illness corresponds to the rising health inequalities in all disadvantaged groups. We will continue to monitor and follow up the reasons for withdrawals and we will search for additional funds (see below) to provide more support for our most in need learners.

The Suffolk Adult Learner Awards:

The Suffolk Adult Learner Awards, which took place in June, were all about celebrating those who have embraced the joy of lifelong learning.

We were very proud of our learners who won awards or who were nominated. Our students won the Inspirational Learner of the Year Award; Runner-up for Inspirational Learner of the Year; Volunteer/Community Champion of the Year.

Children and Young People:

Our main projects for children and young people are listed above and over the past year the achievements are as follows:

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Sessions Delivered:

Number of one-to-one sessions delivered: 118 Number of group sessions delivered: 129 (including trips and holiday activities)

Our young people tell us that our project is a place where they feel safe and provide relief from the stresses of isolation. Over 85% of participants who responded with feedback have said their confidence has increased as a result of involvement in our projects. This is in spite of the increase in young people presenting with anxiety and mental health issues.

In addition, the same percentage of participants sampled tell us they have made friends at ICM and increased their social circle, again increasing social links and ties with stronger connections between people. As a result, we are seeing an increase in young peoples’ well-being.

Our young people have consistently told us that the project is a place where they feel safe and provide relief from the stresses of daily life. In addition, 90% of young people over the course of the year told us they made friends at our projects and increased their social circle, leading them to feel less isolated.

From our monitoring we can say that 90% of young people engaged will have improved their knowledge of IT and digital music and media skills and or other creative skills to some degree as every project has learning embedded in its planning and delivery. In addition, we have seen improvements across the board in team working skills and communication skills.

Many of our younger participants progressed into further learning, in particular we have had some great successes with some of our young offenders going onto Music Technology courses at the local college. Over the course of the year we have had a total of over 60% of our young people going onto volunteering, further education opportunities or employment.

This is especially pleasing when considering the lack of opportunities and aspiration that blights our local area. Many of our young people signed up to support a wide range of community events, performances and gigs as well as environmental and health work. Young people have progressed onto college, other community learning courses and to securing employment at our partner organisations and one participant, as previously reported, became the Chair of his school’s LGBTQ+ Board.

The young people we work with have told us they feel they have a say in what we do at ICM (85%) and feel they are a part of the decision making and planning, highlighting that our projects are shaped by our young people with their voice at the heart of all decisions, planning and delivery. The Youth Steering Group is particularly vibrant and the young people are always full of ideas, which are carried through to fruition.

88% of young people on the projects have involved themselves in community events and activities over the year. As a result they tell us they have been feeling connected to their community and closer to people since joining the project, ultimately increasing social links and ties and getting involved in community activities.

We have been able to track the young people who engage on our Making Waves, youth offending program. We have a very close working relationship with SYOS (Suffolk Youth Offending Service), which is able to provide us with empirical, independent data on the young people we work with.

The project helps them to move away from offending behaviour through raising aspirations through music and media production and the results are again very pleasing:

89% of young people have shown a decrease in the gravity of their offending 89% of young people have shown a decrease in the frequency of their offending 82% of young people have ceased their offending behaviour

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Volunteering:

Embedded community learning was supported by a diverse group of volunteers that responds to the needs of the community we serve. We have a large cohort of volunteers many of whom are bilingual from diverse backgrounds. In 23/24 we worked with 72 volunteers from 20 different nationalities.

Learners go on to volunteer in the community and in ESOL lessons. Some go on to become Community Champions in their respective communities and volunteering in a number of settings – e.g. Barack Lane Surgery and Suffolk Refugee Support, providing translations for Burlington Road Surgery and the NHS Maternity services as well as contributing to county wide ‘What are we Missing?’ sessions.

Financial review

The current year’s performance has been good with an increase in restricted grant income, as well as the new property, Westgate House, also starting to generate unrestricted income. It is still comparatively early days for the new building and we need to undertake some building works to realise its full potential in the following financial years.

The steps the charity has taken to ensure an appropriate level of reserves included the following:

The principal source of income is grants and donations. All income is recognised only when the charity has entitlement to the income.

The reserves that we have set aside provide financial stability and the means for the development of our principal activity. We intend to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to 6 months unrestricted running costs to ensure the financial stability of the charity which is approximately £35,000. At the end of our financial year, unrestricted reserves totalled £42,633 (2023: £31,778).The Board regularly (every 6 months) reviews the amount of reserves that are required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligations.

Reserves are held to help inform the way in which ICMaL manages its cash, liquid assets and debt, that is, its treasury management approach. Our policy assists ICMaL when planning and explaining its approach to stakeholders. It contributes significantly to the Board’s ability to balance the needs of current and future beneficiaries, to provide stakeholders with assurances that the charity is well managed and that it has, where appropriate, a strategy for building up reserves.

The trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the charity and consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund the activities of the charity for the foreseeable future. The trustees are of the view that the charity is a going concern.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Having a reserves policy helps inform the way in which ICMaL manages its cash, liquid assets and debt, that is, its treasury management approach.

A reserves policy will assist ICMaL when planning and explaining its approach to stakeholders. It contributes significantly to the Board’s ability to balance the needs of current and future beneficiaries, to provide stakeholders with assurances that the charity is well managed and that it has, where appropriate, a strategy for building up reserves.

Without a reserves policy, the Board cannot be confident that their reserves level matches the charity's needs at the time. The charity could be holding reserves that are too high or too low for its needs.

The charity’s principal sources of income are from Donations, Gift Aid and grants from Trusts and Foundations. Expenditure on staffing, training and administration has supported the charity in meeting its public interest objectives.

ICM&L is committed to investing in ethical pension providers that do not support the following industries:

ICMaL objective is to invest in sustainable and ESG-compliant (Environmental, Social, Governance) stocks to generate long-term capital appreciation and to maintain liquidity to support business needs when required, without compromising portfolio integrity. Fund manager Kyte regularly reviews ESG scores, financial performance, and market trends to rebalance the portfolio and maintain a “Cautious to Moderate’ risk approach. Reinvesting the dividends from sustainable stocks to compound returns, unless funds are needed for business operations. Fund managers have a Smart Liquidation Strategy. They prioritise low-impact liquidation and begin with stocks that are not generating returns or are at risk of further decline.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

We manage risk through a Risk Register, which is reviewed and updated monthly by the Senior Management Team and reviewed quarterly by the Board of Trustees. Risks are evaluated based on severity and likelihood, which are combined to provide an overall score together with actions to mitigate where appropriate. Our current major risks are identified as staffing, safeguarding and diversification of income. Aligned with the risk register is an action plan detailing smart targets and accountability for mitigating risks.

Our Chair of the Board is leading on the production of an organisational plan, which when finished will inform our priority areas of work going forward. We are in the process of drawing up an income generation plan to fully exploit our new building and to facilitate the expansion of our ESOL delivery and provide income generation.

Trustees vacancies are advertised via our website and social media platforms with a detailed role description. Applicants are asked to submit a copy of their CV with a covering letter, which is then reviewed by the Board of Trustees. If applicants are deemed suitable for the role, they are invited to interview for the role. The interview panel is made up of Trustees and Senior Management and a set of pre-agreed interview questions are used to establish experience and qualifications relevant to the role. Following the interview a recommendation is made to the Board of Trustees, who are then asked to vote on the appointment. Successful applicants are informed, asked to complete the Trustee induction pack and invited to attend the next quarterly Board meeting.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Structure, governance and management

Ipswich Community Media and Learning is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered with and regulated by the Charity Commission. The charity is governed by it's Constitution, dated 30th October 2019.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr D Young Mr M Banceanu Ms L Hood (Resigned 10 April 2024) Ms V Shoesmith Mrs G Kayembe Mr D Betts Mrs M Patel Mr E Philbert Ms M Sheppard (Resigned 27 January 2024)

ICM is governed by a Board of Trustees. At the time the Accounts are approved the charity has 7 Trustees, which includes a Chair of Trustees, a HR Trustee and a Safeguarding Trustee. Trustees meet every quarter for a full Board meeting and are kept apprised of activities via a written monthly update across key areas of activity as well as more frequent communication via a WhatsApp group. Decisions are made at quarterly board meetings and where necessary at EGMs and in writing by majority voting.

The charity receives support from Ipswich Community Media CIC a limited company registered in England and Wales with Company No: 9657892. During the year ICM CIC provided access to premises, volunteers and staff support. No cash donations were made in 23/24 although this may transpire in subsequent years. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure that the charity always operates independently of the CIC.

All Trustees are provided with a comprehensive induction pack when appointed to the board, this includes:

All Trustees are required to provide proof of identity and address and complete the following:

Furthermore, all Trustees are required to undertake a DBS check and attend training in Safeguarding, Financial Management and Board Governance.

The pay and remuneration of the Senior Management team is overseen by the Chair of Trustees and our HR Trustee.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Day to day management is delegated to the Senior Management team, which is made up of the Executive Director, the Integration Team Director and the Operations Director

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Doug Betts .............................. Doug Betts (Aug 26, 2025 09:29:05 GMT+1) Mr D Betts

Trustee

26/08/2025 Date: .............................................

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ipswich Community Media and Learning CIO (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Helen Rumsey Ensors Accountants LLP Connexions 159 Princes Street Ipswich IP1 1QJ Helen Rumsey Helen Rumsey (Aug 26, 2025 10:39:34 GMT+1) Dated: .........................

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
10,015
301,557
-
Charitable activities
4
-
72,725
-
Investments
5
-
5,153
-
Other income
6
28,254
-
-
Total income and endowments
38,269
379,435
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
2,791
2,816
1,792
Charitable activities
7
26,054
358,145
-
Total expenditure
28,845
360,961
1,792
Net gains/(losses) on investments
13
-
-
17,391
Net income
9,424
18,474
15,599		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
311,572
27,417
115,645
249,925
72,725
-
117,036
-
5,153
-
6,889
-
28,254
7,705
-
-
417,704
35,122
239,570
249,925
7,399
2,103
3,713
3,829
384,199
37,912
311,529
-
391,598
40,015
315,242
3,829
17,391
-
-
16,079
43,497
(4,893)
(75,672)
262,175		 Total
2023
£
392,987
117,036
6,889
7,705
524,617
9,645
349,441
359,086
16,079
181,610

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
Net income
9,424
18,474
15,599
Transfers between funds
1,431
(1,431)
-
Net movement in funds
10
10,855
17,043
15,599
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 November 2023
31,778
161,376
617,563
Fund balances at 31 October 2024
42,633
178,419
633,162		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
43,497
(4,893)
(75,672)
262,175
-
(420)
115,620
(115,200)
43,497
(5,313)
39,948
146,975
810,717
37,091
121,428
470,588
854,214
31,778
161,376
617,563		 Total
2023
£
181,610
-
181,610
629,107
810,717

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
19
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Capital funds
Expendable endowment
22
Income funds
Restricted funds
23
Unrestricted funds		 2024
£
23,007
175,637
198,644
(15,664)
633,162		 £
528,929
142,305
671,234
182,980
854,214
633,162
178,419
42,633
854,214		 2023
£
36,665
179,067
215,732
(32,361)
617,563		 £
20,793
606,553
627,346
183,371
810,717
617,563
161,376
31,778
810,717

26/08/2025

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

Doug Betts Doug Betts (Aug 26, 2025 09:29:05 GMT+1)

..............................

Mr D Betts

Trustee

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

2024
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
28
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(510,075)
Purchase of investments
(46,373)
Proceeds from disposal of investments
528,012
Investment income received
5,153
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2023
£
£
£
19,853
163,238
(18,033)
(249,925)
130,173
6,889
(23,283)
(130,896)
-
-
(3,430)
32,342
179,067
146,725
175,637
179,067

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Ipswich Community Media and Learning CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation first registered with the Charity Commission on 30 October 2019 .

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements 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 Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the revaluation of investments. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

The Expendable Endowment fund represents a gift of investments provided from one of the Charity Trustees, Donal Young. The trustees can exercise power to spend or apply the capital of the expendable endowment, but this must be towards the charity’s objects, namely through business development activities.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Income from grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the monies, the receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised when the service has been delivered. This income is classified within restricted funds as there is a requirement for these monies to be spent for a specific purpose.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be recovered and is classified under the cost to which it relates.

Expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, managing investments and non-charitable trading activities.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity.

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings -
Fixtures and fittings 3-5 years
Computers 3-5 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

Freehold buildings are currently valued at cost and not depreciated on the basis that the charity is continuing to carry out capital works internally which are incomplete at the year-end. At the point this is completed, the policy will be reviewed, but for the current financial year, the policy reflects the current condition of the building.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
10,015
3,821
-
Grants
-
297,736
-
10,015
301,557
-		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
13,836
27,417
5,988
249,925
297,736
-
109,657
-
311,572
27,417
115,645
249,925		 Total
2023
£
283,330
109,657
392,987

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

3 Income from donations and legacies

(Continued)

During the year, the classification of restricted income from charitable activities has been reviewed and it has been determined that grants of a general nature received, which are not conditional on levels or volumes, should be categorised as income from donations and legacies. The comparative note for year-ended 31 October 2023 have been restated as a result.

4 Income from charitable activities

Restricted Restricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Community services
Services provided under contract 72,725 117,036
Investments
2024 2023
£ £
Interest on cash deposits 4,982 6,582
Income from listed investments 171 307
5,153 6,889

5 Investments

All investment income has been generated from the Donal Young expendable endowment fund.

Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt.

6 Other income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 7,721 7,705
Room rental 1,921 -
Property income 16,282 -
Bank interest received 2,330 -
28,254 7,705

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Community
services
Strategic
initiatives -
D Young
2024
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
164,216
22,515
Depreciation and
impairment
1,939
-
Legal and professional
fees
-
-
Other direct activity costs
139,647
13,803
Community support
expenses
-
-
305,802
36,318
Grant funding of activities
(see note 8)
9,888
-
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support
24,217
-
Governance
7,974
-
347,881
36,318
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
26,054
-
Restricted funds
321,827
36,318
347,881
36,318
Grants payable
Grants to individuals		 Total
Community
services
Strategic
initiatives -
D Young
Total
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
186,731
154,017
16,969
170,986
1,939
4,603
-
4,603
-
-
2,680
2,680
153,450
90,337
31,640
121,977
-
7,000
-
7,000
342,120
255,957
51,289
307,246
9,888
10,000
-
10,000
24,217
26,309
-
26,309
7,974
5,386
500
5,886
384,199
297,652
51,789
349,441
26,054
37,912
-
37,912
358,145
259,740
51,789
311,529
384,199
297,652
51,789
349,441
Community
services
Community
services
2024
2023
£
£
9,888
10,000		 Total
2023
£
170,986
4,603
2,680
121,977
7,000
307,246
10,000
26,309
5,886
349,441
37,912
311,529
349,441

8 Grants payable

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

8 Grants payable

(Continued)

During the year the charity has been provided with a grant from the Suffolk Hardship Fund, funded by Suffolk Community Foundation.

Payments from this fund are made to provide help and support to alleviate hardship for families and individuals. Grants awarded may be used towards the costs of food, energy, water and other essential living needs.

There are no future commitments with respect to this fund.

A grant of £10,000 provided by the Suffolk Hardship Fund (2023: £10,000). The grant has been expended in full and 183 (2023: 115) recipients benefited throughout the year to 31 October 2024, minus minor administrative costs.

9 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Staff costs
12,763
-
Training costs
1,051
-
Subcontract labour
396
-
Venue hire
195
-
Professional fees
700
-
Other costs
9,112
-
Accountancy
-
7,974
24,217
7,974
Analysed between
Charitable activities
24,217
7,974		 2024Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
12,763
22,391
-
1,051
210
-
396
1,560
-
195
370
-
700
700
-
9,112
1,078
-
7,974
-
5,886
32,191
26,309
5,886
32,191
26,309
5,886		 2023
£
22,391
210
1,560
370
700
1,078
5,886
32,195
32,195

Governance costs includes payments of £7,974 (2023: £5,886) for the independent examination fees and accountancy assistance.

10 Net movement in funds 2024 2023
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements 7,974 5,886
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 1,939 4,603

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during either year.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2024
Number
12
2024
£
186,827
8,280
4,387
199,494		 2023
Number
11
2023
£
181,612
8,295
3,470
193,377

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

· Salary: £78,508 (2023: £69,840)
· Benefits: £961 (2023: £937)
· Ers NI: £3,630 (2023: £3,644)

13 Net gains/(losses) on investments

Revaluation of investments
Gain/(loss) on sale of investments		 2024
£
12,893
4,498
17,391		 2023
£
980
15,099
16,079

14 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

15
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2023
18,033
257
16,134
Additions
507,868
1,692
515
At 31 October 2024
525,901
1,949
16,649
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2023
-
171
13,460
Depreciation charged in the year
-
545
1,394
At 31 October 2024
-
716
14,854
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2024
525,901
1,233
1,795
At 31 October 2023
18,033
85
2,675		 Total
£
34,424
510,075
544,499
13,631
1,939
15,570
528,929
20,793

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

16 Fixed asset investments

Unlisted Cash in Total
investments portfolio
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 1 November 2023 115,349 491,204 606,553
Additions 46,373 (46,373) -
Valuation changes 12,893 - 12,893
Investment income - 5,153 5,153
Fees - (1,792) (1,792)
Disposals (34,550) (445,952) (480,502)
At 31 October 2024 140,065 2,240 142,305
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2024 140,065 2,240 142,305
At 31 October 2023 115,349 491,204 606,553

The fair value at the balance sheet date of material investments, defined as those with fair values greater than 10% of the entire portfolio, can be found below:

CT Responsible Sterling Bond Fund Class 2 (Acc) £19,768 Dimensional Global Short Dated Bond (Acc) £26,684 iShares Corporate Bond Index D (Acc) £19,845

Fixed asset investments revalued

Investments in quoted shares and traded bonds have been initially measured at cost and subsequently revalued at the balance sheet date using the bid price.

17 Financial instruments

17
Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
18
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
£
140,065
2024
£
8,883
14
14,110
23,007		 2023
£
115,349
2023
£
28,844
2,118
5,703
36,665

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

19 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
20
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
20
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities		 2024
£
3,227
1,558
4,927
1,332
4,620
15,664
2024
£
1,558
2024
£
1,558		 2023
£
1,653
19,030
5,855
1,203
4,620
32,361
2023
£
19,030
2023
£
19,030

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

20 Deferred income (Continued)
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 November 2023 19,030 -
Released from previous periods (19,030) -
Resources deferred in the year 1,558 19,030
Deferred income at 31 October 2024 1,558 19,030

Deferred income released from previous periods relates to the HK Learners Fund (£5,100) ,Diversionary Project (£1,380) and Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioners Fund (£12,550), which commenced in the year to 31 October 2024.

Resources deferred in the year relate to rental income received in advance for a commercial unit for the period from 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2024.

21 Retirement benefit schemes
2024 2023
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 4,387 3,470

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

22 Endowment funds

The Expendable Endowment fund represents a gift of investments provided from one of the Charity Trustees, Donal Young. The trustees can exercise power to spend or apply the capital of the expendable endowment, but this must be towards the charity’s objects, namely through business development activities. These activities comprise:

Business Partnerships Research & market development Business expansion (including capital expenditure) Reduce financial risk Use of funds in a financial crisis or emergency

During the year, a material share of the portfolio was sold, with the proceeds reinvested in a property which the charity is now occupying. The property itself remains as an expendable endowment fund, with any rental income generated as unrestricted income.

Investment income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as restricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.

At 1
November
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 31
£
£
£
£
£
Expendable endowments
Donal Young
fund
617,563
-
(1,792)
-
17,391
Previous year:
At 1
November
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 31
£
£
£
£
£
Expendable
endowments
Donal Young
fund
470,588
249,925
(3,829)
(115,200)
16,079		 October
2024
£
633,162
October
2023
£
617,563

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

23 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of contracts, donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

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IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

23 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Suffolk County Council - ESOL

Consisting of:

ESOL:- For the provision of programmes and projects to support those with English as an additional language and support those into accredited learning.

Connect Through Skills:- For the provision of projects to support unemployed adults to develop Digital Skills and/or Maths, English or ESOL through a shared activity, to help make positive progress towards accredited learning, volunteering or work.

Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner’s Fund

To support the work of voluntary and community groups, charities, social enterprises and community interest companies that are delivering services that help support victims of crime and reduce crime and disorder.

Suffolk Community Foundation - Suffolk Hardship Fund 2024

To provide help and support to alleviate hardship for families and individuals. Grants awarded may be used towards the costs of food, energy, water and other essential living needs. Support for our most in need and disadvantaged participants to help them through the cost of living crisis.

Suffolk County Council - Activities Unlimited 2023-2024

One to one support for young people with Learning Difficulties to engage with digital media and learn new skills.

NCS Targeted Community Experiences

Social action projects – including learning and volunteering in local communities for young people aged 1617.

Digital Inclusion Grant making Programme

Project to bridge the ‘digital divide’: Supporting diverse local communities to access services and support online – including signing up for the NHS app.

Emulate project _Serious Violence Fund

Intervention and diversion project for young vulnerable males from disadvantaged communities in the deprived Westgate ward in central Ipswich.

Healthy Heart Fund

Supporting diverse communities to adopt strategies to maintain good heart health. Including disseminating information on nutrition, exercise and mental well-being.

Hypertension Fund

Supporting diverse communities to adopt strategies to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Including incorporating healthy concepts around nutrition, exercise and mental well-being into ESOL lessons and a regular social club.

Landscapes for All

Project supporting diverse communities to safely access the Suffolk Countryside, promoting physical and mental well-being.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

23 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Crane Fund-WC

Funding to support young people from our diverse local communities to engage in learning and music and media activity.

Making Waves - Awards for All

Funding to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Encouraging them to engage in music and media production as an alternative to engaging in offending behaviour.

Suffolk Giving Fund

Funding to work with young offenders and those at risk of offending by engaging them in creative activity that will build confidence and self-esteem.

Aspire-SCC/Euro

This project delivered 6-weeks of group activities at South Street Studios in Ipswich for young people identified as being at risk of gang involvement. The main purpose of the project was to work with local schools and the county council to support young people to find alternative pathways to gang activity.

HK Learners Fund

Funding to deliver ESOL learning for people who have come to the UK from Hong Kong under the BNO programme.

Diversionary Project

Funding to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Encouraging them to engage in music and media production as an alternative to engaging in offending behaviour.

E-O-N

ESOL and employment guidance to support overseas nationals into volunteering and employment positions.

Peoples Health Trust

The project delivers weekly creative and mental health workshops for young people in the deprived Maple Park area of central Ipswich. Regular social engagement forms the basis of the project which includes the following range of activities: Arts, film, photography, drama, dance, radio, music, etc.

Equity In Mind mental Health project

The EIM project works to support people with SMI (Serious Mental Health Illness) to promote wellbeing, tackle social isolation, develop a supportive community responsive to needs as well as promoting pathways to volunteering.

Maternity inequalities programme

The project works with a diverse group of migrant women from the Westgate Ward area of Ipswich – the most diverse ward in Suffolk and one of the most deprived wards in the country.

The aim is to build trust amongst migrant women in maternity and health services and increase connection, communication, and engagement with sources of support, therefore improving health outcomes for parents and babies.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

24 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.

At 1
November
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31
£
£
£
£
General funds
31,778
38,269
(28,845)
1,431
Previous year:
At 1
November
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31
£
£
£
£
General funds
37,091
35,122
(40,015)
(420)
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 October 2024:
Tangible assets
2,616
412
525,901
Investments
-
35,044
107,261
Current assets/(liabilities)
40,017
142,963
-
42,633
178,419
633,162
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 31 October 2023:
Tangible assets
2,760
-
18,033
Investments
134
6,889
599,530
Current assets/(liabilities)
28,884
154,487
-
31,778
161,376
617,563		 October
2024
£
42,633
October
2023
£
31,778
Total
2024
£
528,929
142,305
182,980
854,214
Total
2023
£
20,793
606,553
183,371
810,717

25 Analysis of net assets between funds

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

26 Operating lease commitments

Lessee

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years		 2024
£
8,580
24,310
32,890		 2023
£
8,580
32,890
41,470

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

27 Related party transactions

(Continued)

Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity received £Nil (2023: £24,500) in donations from Trustees. No conditions were attached to the donations.

The charity has also been gifted shares from a Trustee at a market value of £Nil (2023: £249,925). Gifts will be used solely for the purpose of 'business development' to further the charity's objects and have been treated as an expendable endowment fund.

Expenses totalling £95 have been reimbursed to one trustee in relation to training provided (2023: £80).

The charity receives support from Ipswich Community Media (ICM) CIC a limited company registered in England and Wales with Company No: 9657892

ICM CIC is deemed a related party as a Director of the CIC is also a member of key management personnel of the charity.

During the year ICM CIC provided access to premises, volunteers and staff support. No cash donations were made in 23/24 (2023:Nil) although this may transpire in subsequent years. Policies and procedures are in place to ensure that the charity always operates independently of the CIC.

For the year to 31 October 2024, ICM CIC recharged costs of £2,688 (2023:£3,485) to ICM&L CIO. The expenditure was recharged at cost, with no mark-up applied.

At the year-end, ICM&L CIO owed ICM CIC £Nil (2023:£12).

At the year-end, ICM CIC owed ICM&L CIO £720 in relation to room rental income due (2023: £2,118).

IPSWICH COMMUNITY MEDIA AND LEARNING CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024

28
Cash generated from operations
Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Gain on disposal of investments
Fair value gains and losses on investments
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
(Decrease)/increase in deferred income
Cash generated from operations		 2024
£
43,497
(5,153)
(4,498)
(12,893)
1,939
13,658
775
(17,472)
19,853		 2023
£
181,610
(6,889)
(15,099)
(980)
4,603
(24,080)
5,043
19,030
163,238

29 Analysis of changes in net funds

The charity had no material debt during the year.