Charity rogistration number 1191842
Company r¥glstratlon number 10922760 {England and Walè$l
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Dire¢tors And Trustees
Mr5 J. Pannell
Mr G. Scoll
Ms F. Simpson - Chair
Mrs J. Casson - Vice Chair
Mr J. Elliott- TreaSu￿r
Ms T. Sowerby
Mr C. Hardy
Mr5 B. Huddart
Mr5 M. Deans
Mrs W. Hanson
Miss A. Petrie
Mr P. Barrell
{Appoinled 22 Novembei 20231
{Appointed 22 November 20231
Charity number
1191842
Company numbgr
10922760
Independent oxaminèr
Colin Frame CA
17 Walkergale
Berwl¢k-upon-Tweed
Northumberfand
TD15 1DJ
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank plc
Nine 6rindleypla¢e
4 Oozells Square
8imiingham
B1 2HB
Solicitors
Adam Douglas Legal LLP
Market Place
nwick
Northumberland
NE66 1HP

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
CONTENTS
Page
Directors And Trustees report
Independent examiner's report
Slalement of finan¢lal activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
9-20

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The directors and Iruslees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting pollcies sel out in note 1 to the
financial slalemenls and comply with the Forum's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act
2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pra¢liGe applicable lo charities
preparing their a¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 1021" leffe¢live 1 January 20191.
Oblectlves and activitie5
North Northumberland Voluntary Forum (the Forum) charitable company's oblects are:_
To promote for the publlc benefit the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary se¢lor in North Northumberland
and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by..
Promoting, organising and facilitsting co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory
and other relevant bodies in the achievement of the above purposes within the area of benefit.
The directors and trustees have paid due regard lo guidan¢e issued by the Charity Commisston in deciding what
activities the Forum should undertake.
Achievements and p&rformance
The year 2023 - 2024 saw an excellent lurnoul for the Awards Ceremony held in the Rugby Club. Berwck in
September kindly supported by Bedmax Ltd. The aim of these Awards is to recognise oulslanding examples of
Inspirational voluntary dedication that makes a cruc1al difference to people who need il the mosl in North
Northumberland. The Berwck Voluntary Cenlre, BerwSck has been a¢lively used by a Tuesday morning Art Group.
monthly Veterans Wami Hub and weekly Crafters Afternoon Tea. Other Organisalions using the Centre regularly are
the Conservation Area Advisoiy Group, Tribunal Services and for various training sessions hosted by resident
Organisations. Resident Organisab'ons include Northumberland Citizens Advice. Berwick and District Friends of
Dementia and CYGNUS.
Continuing $èrvlc&s
Rural Us funding from the National Lollery ended In October 2023 and the employment of the Project Officer
ceased. Weekly Craft sessions continued to be delivered until Ma¥¢h 2024. A request for future funding for Rural Us
has been submitted lo the National Lollery
Volunteering in North Northumberland IVINNI has funding from the Lough Fund and Community Foundaltin up unlll
June 2025.
Community Action Northumbedand continue lo give the Voluntary Centre £1.200 funding towards energy cost5 as
the building is a registered Warrn Hub Centre.
hrtemory Laners, the music-based Service for people living with dernenlia, is going from strength to strength. Further
fundin9 has been re¢eived from the Ballinger Fund.
Our North Northumberland Network meetings held quarterly in Village Halls throughout the NNVF area. are funded
by Thriving Together. These meetings are well attended.
There have been some changes in the Board of DireGlors and Trustees and we were delighted to welcome Alison
Petrie and Paul Barrell to the Board. The following stood down from the Board, Catherine Seymour and Lynn
Pringle.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI
{CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Looking forward
Voluntary Awards Evening will be going ahead at the Rugby Club in September 2024 and once again supported by
Bedmax Ltd.
Community Transport in North Northumbefland is a new pr()jecl to be taken on by NNVF and funded by the National
Lottery Fund for 3 years. A Community Transport Project Officer was appointed and commenced his role in October
2023.
Funding is always a continuing issue for the Forum. Whilst our financial position is sound, there are increasing
demands that we would like lo be able to support.
As an organisalion we arg always looking lo bid for funding for new projects that we wish to support. Vve always
look to the future in order to show that NNVF 15 a thriving organisalion in the Voluntary and Community Sector in
North Northumberland.
Financlal revlew
The financial results of the Forum are shown on pages 6 to 20 of the financial statements for Ihe year. The
Slalement of Financial Activities records 8 deficit of £21.973 {2023- £46,101 deficit} for the year.
The balance of free funds al 31 March 2024 wa5 £4,315 {2023'. £13,650}. The Unrestricted Designated Fund
totalled £12,311 12023.. £10,480) and represents funding designated by the directors and Iruslees for particular
projects. The Restricted Fund tolalled £34,621 12023.. £49,090) and consists of donations and 9rants received for
specific purposes and related expenditure.
Reserves policy
The directors and trLJStees have reviewed the Forum's reserves. The Forum will in due course attempt lo balance its
expenditure against income derived from rents and charges. Reserves are only held to manage cash flow andlor
where Specific future expenditure has been identified.
11 is the policy of the Forum that unreslri¢led funds which have not been designated for a spe¢ific use should be
maintsined al a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The directors and trustees Consider
that reseNes at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding. they will be able to continue
the Fcirum's Current activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional furids may be raised. This
level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Rlsk management
The directors and Iruslees have assessed the major risks to which the Forum Is exposed. and are satisfied that
systems are in place to miligale exposure to the major iisks.
Public benefit
In Considering the operation. achievements and performance and finances of the Forum, the directors and trustees
are satisfied that publi¢ benefit has been provided in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and guidance provided
by the Charity Commission.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structure. governancè and managemènt
The Forum is a ¢ompany limited by guarantee and 15 governed by ils Memorandum and Arbcles of Association
adopted on 13 O¢tober 2020.
The members of the Forum are the current directors and trustees. Every member has one vote al general meets'ngs
ot the Forum, which may be given either personally or by proxy.
The business of the Forum is managed by the director5 and Iruslees, who may exercise all the powers of the
Forum.
The minimum number of directors and trustees is two, with no maximum limtt. The directors and trustees may
appoint al any lime dire¢tor$ and trustees to fill a vacancy or as additional directors and Iruslees. One third of
directors and trustees are due lo retire from office at the annual general meeting, bul are eligible for re-ele¢lion.
Al the AGM Ms F. Simpson, Mr J. Elliott, Mr C. Hardy and Mrs B. Huddart ￿11 retlre and all are eligible for re-
election.
Having been appointed since the last AGM. Miss A. Petrie and Mr P. Barrett automatically retire, with both eligible
for re-election.
New directors and trustees are given a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, tho laiesl report and
arLounls, and all the Forum's documents on governance. Subject lo their experience and expertise, they are also
given pamphlets issued by the Charity Commission explaining the duties ol Trustees of Charities and offered
training in any areas ol their duties which they think they would like St￿ngthenIng.
Directors and trustees
The directors and trustees, who are a150 the director5 for the puipose of company law, and who served during the
year and up lo the date of signature of the financlal slalements were..
Mrs J. Pannell
Mr G. Scott
Ms F. Simpson- Chair
Mrs J. Casson- Vice Chair
Mr J. Ellioll- Treasurer
M8 T. Sowerby
Mr C. Hardy
Mrs L. Pringle
Mrs C. Seymour
Mrs B. Huddart
Mrs M. Deans
hdrs W. Hanson
hrtiss A. Petrie
Mr P. Barrell
{Resigned 3 July 20231
{Resigned 22 November 20231
(Appointed 22 November 2C1231
(Appointed 22 November 20231
None of the directors and trustees has any beneficial interest in the Forum. All of the directors and Irusteeg are
members of the Forum and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
statement ol directors and trustees responsibllitles
The directors and Iruslees, who are also the directors of North Northumberfand Voluntary Forum for the purpose of
company law. arè responsible for preparing the Directors And Trustees Report and the financial statements in
accordan￿ with applicable law and United lfjngdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generalty Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company Law requirès thè dir&ctors and Iruslee5 to prepare financial statemènts for èach financial year which give
a true and fair view of the slate of affairs ol the Forum and of the incoming resources and application ol resources.
includitYJ the In¢ome and expend¢ture, of the charitable eompany for that year.
In prèparing these financAal statements, Ihe director5 and tru51ee5 are required lo=
select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consislenlly-
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
- makèjudgènpnls and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stsle whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any malerrdl departurès
disdosed and explained in th¢ financial statements,. and
prepare the finènci81 stslernents on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inoppropriale to presume that the Forum
will continue in opèration.
The directors and Iru51ees are responsible for keeping adequate aecounting raeords that disclose with reasonable
CCUTacy at any lime the financial position of thè Forum and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Forum and
hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularits"es.
The dwectors and trustees report was approv8d by the Board of Directors And Trustees.
Ms F. Simpson - Chair
Director and Trustee

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY
FORUM
I report to the directors and Iruslees on my examination of the financial statements of North Northumberf8nd
Voluntary Forum (the Forum) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the directors and trustees of the Forum land also it5 directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for tre prep8ialion of the finan(a81 statgmènts in acix)rdaneè with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006 (the 2006 Acll.
Having satisfied myseEf that the finanaal statements of the Forum are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Forum's
financial slalemenls carried out under 5ecllon 145 of the ChariliÈs Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directs"ons given by thg Charity Commission undér sèction 1451Sllbl
of the 2011 Act.
Independent exarnlnÈVs ststèmènt
I have completed my examination. l confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to ￿lIeVe that in any rnaterial respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Forum as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or
the financial slalements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial staternen15 do not comply with the accounting requirements gf secllon 396 01 the 2006 Act othar
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 Part of an
independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the rnelhod5 and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities
preparing thair accounts in aeeordance wth the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no other concerns and have (xjme across no other matters in connection with the examination to whid)
attention should be dravm in this report in order to enable a proper underslandkng of the financaal slatsmonts lo be
reached.
Colin Frame CA
17 Walkèrgatè
Batv4id(-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1DJ
D8tÈd.'

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Current financial y¥ar
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
general designated
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
Total
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
Note$
Income and endowments from:
Donations and lega¢ies
Charitable activities
other trading acts'vilies
Othèr income
1.676
21,782
10,000
34.679
46.355
21.782
300
698
25,942
13,535
1,200
603
300
698
Total income
23,458
10.000
35,677
69,135
41,280
Expendlturè on:
Charitable activities
32,793
8,169
50.146
91,108
87,381
Total expenditur
32.793
8,169
50,146
91.108
87,381
Net incomellexpenditurel and
movement in funds
19,3351
1,831
(14.4691
121.9731
146,1011
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balan¢9$ at l April 2023
13.650
10,480
49.090
73.220
119.321
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
4,315
12,311
34,621
51.247
73.220
The slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing aclivilies.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Prlor finan¢lal year
Unrestricted Unre$tri¢tèd
funds
funds
genèral designated
funds
2023
Rastrictad
funds
Total
2023
2023
2023
Notes
Income and endowmonts from:
Oonalions and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
other income
1.342
13,535
10.000
14,600
25,942
13,535
1,200
603
1.200
603
Totsl Incomo
14,877
10,000
16,403
41,280
Expenditure on..
Charitable activities
26,506
8,406
52,469
87,381
Total expenditu
26,506
8.406
52,469
87,381
Net incomellexpenditur¢l and movemènt in funds
{11,6291
1.594
136.066)
146,1011
Reconciliation ot fund$:
Fund balances at 1 April 2022
25,279
8.886
85.156
119,321
Fund balance5 at 31 March 2023
13,650
10.480
49.090
73,220

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed asset5
Tengible assets
13
8,141
9.069
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
14
2.040
43.854
8.139
60,308
45,894
68,447
Creditor5: amount$ falling due wlthln
one year
15
12,788}
14.2961
Net eurrent assets
43,106
64.151
Net assets
51,247
73.220
The funds of the Forum
Restncted Income funds
Unrestricted funds- general
Unrestricted funds- designatèd funds
16
34,621
4,315
12,311
49,090
13.650
10.480
17
51,247
73.220
The charitable ¢ompany is enlilled to Ihe exempts"<)n from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the
Companw Act 2006. for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors aeknowledge their re5ponsibililies for complying with the requirements of the Companies Aet 2006
th respect to accounting reeords and the preparation of financial statements.
The mèmbèrs have not required the company to obtsin an audit ot ils finanual statements for the year in question in
accordanee with section 476.
These financial statemènts have teen prepared in accordance with the prow5ions applicable lo (y)mpan￿$ subject
lo the small companies règlrne.
The financial statements were approvsd by1h# dire¢lors and trustees on
Mrs J. Pannell
Director and
Ms F. SirThpson - Chair
Dlr•ctor and Trustse
rusi••
Company ragistralfon number 10922780 (England and W8lesl

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Aeeountlng policies
Charity information
North Northumbèrland Voluntary Forum is a charitable company limited by guarantee incgrporaled in England
and Wales. The registered office is Berwck Voluntary Centre, 5 Tweed Street, 8erwick-upon-Tweed.
Northumberfand, TD15 1 NG.
1.1 Aecountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Forum's Memorandum and Articles of
Associath"on, thè Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Iroland" I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Statement
ol Recommended Pra¢lice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic tsf Ireland IFRS 1021. (effective 1 January 20191. The
Forum is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Forum h8$ lak$n advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not lo prepare a Statement of
Cash Flows.
The finanaal statements are prepared in sterfing, which 15 the fvnctional currèncy of the Forum. Monetary
amounts in these finanaal statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The fjnancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost cnnvents'on. The puncipal accounting
policies adopted are set ovl below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the time of approving the financial ststements, the directors and trusteès have a reasonable expectation
that the Forum has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the loreseeable future. Thus
the directors and trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of 8ccounling in preparing thè financial
slalements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the dbrectsrs and trust88s in furthar8n(* of their
charitable 0￿.eCtives.
DèsKJnated funds comprise funds which have been set aside al the discielion of the directors and trustees for
spseific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are 58t out in notes to th& financial
slalement5.
Re51riclèd funds ara subjèct to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. Thè
purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are Set out in the notes to the financial slatemenls.
1.4 Income
In(x)me is re(x)gnised when the Forum is legally entIt￿d to it after any performance conditions have been mot,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that incoma wll be receNed.
Cash donations are recognis8d on rèeèipt. Other donations are rewgnised once the Forum has been notified
of the donation. unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of thè amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under GrftAid or deeds of crJven8nt is reeognised at the time of the donation.
Intangible donations are included at the value of the services provided.
Grants re¢eivab1e arè ertditad to Statèmènt of Financial Activitses when the Forum is enlilled to received
them.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIAENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting pollcles
IContinued}
1.5 Expèndlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation to transfer economic benefit lo a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits wll be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The Costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of dif￿1 costs and
shared costs, including 5LIPPDrt costs involved in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single a¢livily are apportioned between those a¢tivilEs on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Centml staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset'5 use.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Resources expended are allocated lo the parti¢ular
activity where the cost can be directly related lo that activity.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured at Cost or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is re¢ognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases".
Property Improvements
Equipment
100/0 reducing balan
15% 120% reducing balance
The gain or1035 arising on the disposal of art asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the Carrying value of the asset, and Is recogni5ed in the statement of financial aclivilies.
1.7 Impairmentoffixgd assots
At each reporting end date, the Ftsrum reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible a55els lo determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment 10s5. If any Such indication
exists. the ￿cOVerable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order to determine the exlenl ol the Impaimienl
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks. other short-term liqttid
nveslmenls with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
wllhln borrowngs in ojrrent liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Foiljm has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Inslrumenls, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Forum's balan¢e Sheet when the Forum becomes party lo the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial as5els and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented Sn the finanual slalements. when
there is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a nel
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
10-

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
{Continuedl
8asi¢ finanelal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently ¢arried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Finan¢ial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilitie$
Basi¢ financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loan5 are initially recognised al Iransa¢lion price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the debt instrument is measLJred at the present
value of the future payments discounted al a market rale of Interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
w(thin one year are not amcirtised.
Debt instruments are subsequently cariied al 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-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are re¢ognised initially at
Iransa¢lion price and subsequently measured al amort15ed cost using the effe¢tive int¢resl meihod.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilib'e5 are derecognised when the Forum's conlra¢lua1 obligations expire OT are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employeè benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillemerhl is re¢ognised in the period in which the employee's services are
¥eceived.
Temiination benefits are recognlsed immedlalely as an expense when the Forum is demonstrably committed
lo terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide temiination benefits.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Forum's accounting policies, the d1￿ClOr$ and trustees are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumption5 about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated a55umptions are based on historica1 experience
and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual re5u51s may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis, Revisions to accounting
esiimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate 1$ revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affeds both current and future
periods.
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Incom& from charitable activities
Unrèstricted Unrg$tricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Charitsblè activities
Accommodation fees
Project management fees
17,782
4,000
6,535
7.000
21,782
13.535
Income from other trading a¢tiviti&s
Restricted
funds
2024
Re5tri¢ted
funds
2023
Award night sponsorship
300
1,200
Other Income
Restricted
fund5
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Award night ticket and raffle income
698
603
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Governance
activities
¢o$t5
2024
2024
Total
Charitable Governance
a¢tivitie5
costs
2023
2023
Totsl
2024
2023
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and
impairment
Heal and light and water
Insurance
Repairs and cleaning
Postage, stationery and
telephone
Sundry expenses
Property lease
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Project management fees
Office rental
Grant repayment
Activity expenses
Grant5 allocated
40.247
40.247
31,855
31,855
928
6.254
1,202
5,037
928
6.254
1.202
5.037
1,034
5,247
1,020
2,096
1.034
5,247
1.020
2.096
6,279
3,726
14,000
189
170
4,000
1,842
6,279
3,726
14.000
189
170
4,000
1,842
3,485
2,235
14,000
144
3.485
2,235
14.000
144
7,000
979
5,944
7,567
1,850
7,000
979
5,944
7.567
1.850
3,801
3,801
87.675
87,675
84,456
84.456
Share of support and governance costs1$g9 note 81
Governance
3,433
3,433
2,925
2.925
87,675
3,433
91,108
84,456
2.925
87.381
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds-
general
Unrestricted fund5-
designated funds
Restricted funds
30,118
2,675
32.793
24,205
2,301
26.506
7,853
49,704
316
442
8.169
50.146
8.094
52,157
312
312
8.406
52.469
87,675
3,433
91.108
84,456
2.925
87.381
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support and govemace costs
Governance
costs
2024 Governan¢¢
¢osts
2023
Accountancy
IndependÈnl examination
Payroll services
1,157
950
1,326
1,157
950
1.326
860
900
1,165
860
900
1,165
3,433
3,433
2,925
2,925
Analysed between
Charitable activities
3,433
3.433
2,925
2,925
Governance costs includes paymen15 to the Independent Examiner of £3.433 {2023.. £2,925} for accountancy.
independent examination and payroll servlces.
Netmovement In funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds is ststed after chargingllcredilingl..
Depreciation of owned langlble flxed assets
928
1,034
10 Directors And Trustee$
None of the directors and Iruslees lor any persons connected with Iheml ￿ceIved any remuneration or
benefits from the Forum during the ye8r12023.' Nonel.
11
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Numbèr
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
40,247
31,855
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11
Employees
Icontinuedl
Remuneration of key management personnèl
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows..
2024
2023
Aggregate compensation
35,748
31,855
12 Taxation
The charty is exempt from taxation on ils activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
13 Tangibl8 fixèd assets
Property
improvernents
Equipment
Total
Co$t
At 1 April 2023
9,696
407
10,103
At 31 March 2024
9,696
407
10,103
Dèpreciation and impaimient
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
968
872
66
56
1,034
928
At 31 March 2024
1,840
122
1.962
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
7,856
285
8.141
At 31 March 2023
8,728
341
9.069
14 Dèbtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
63
583
1,394
6,993
70
1,076
2,040
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIVIENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other credllors
Accruals and deferred income
260
2.528
1.886
2,410
2,788
4,296
16 Restricted funds
The incctrme funds of the Forum include reslri¢ted funds comprising the following unexpended balances ol
donations and grants held on twsl for specific purposes..
At 1 April
2023
Incoming Resources At 31 March
resources
expèndèd
2024
Reslricled Fixed Asset Fund
Annual Awards Fund
Nab'onal Lollery Award Fund
Nab"onal Lottery Community Fund.. Rural Us
Fund
Bemicia Hardshlp Fund
National Lottery.. COVIO-19 Fund
Music for Dementia.. Memory Laner5 Fund
Northumbrian CAB.. Thriving Together Fund
Warm Hub Fund
NCC Building Fund
National Lottery.. Transport Project Fund
6,845
1,200
3.408
16911
(2,1981
6,154
998
3,408
21,364
2.924
7.914
3,491
1.109
835
{17,163}
4.201
2,924
7,914
2.761
2,773
762
1.083
2.000
{1,8131
13361
173)
{14.0001
113,8721
14,000
17.596
3,724
49.090
35,677
150.1461
34,621
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16 Restrictèd funds
(Continuedl
Previou5 year:
At 1 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
gXP9nded
2023
Reslricled Fixed Asset Fund
Annual Award5 Fund
National Lollery Award Fund
National Lottery Community Fund.. Rural Us
Fund
Bernicia Hardship Fund
National Lollery." COVID-19 Fund
National Lottery.. Without Limits Fund
Music for Dementia.. Memory Laners Fund
Northumbrian CAB.. Thriving Together Fund
Wami Hub Fund
NCC Building Fund
7,614
416
3,408
17691
(1,0191
6.845
1,200
3,408
1.803
43,748
4,024
7.914
6,200
9,700
1.250
882
600
122,9841
(1,1001
21,364
2.924
7.914
16,200}
(6.2091
11411
1471
114.0001
3.491
1,109
835
14.000
85,156
16,403
152.4691
49,090
17 Unrestricted funds - dèslgnated funds
These are unrestricted funds whlch a￿ material lo the Forum's aclivilles.
At 1 April
2023
In¢oming
resources
Resourcas At 31 March
expended
2024
A8C Gmnl Award
Community Foundation - Lough Fund
5,819
4,661
5,819
6,492
10.000
18,1691
10,480
10,000
{8,1691
12,311
Previous year:
At 1 April
2022
Incoming
resources
ResouTce$ At 31 March
expend•d
2023
ABC GrantAward
Comrnunity Foundatlon - Lough Fund
5.819
3,067
5,819
4,661
10.000
{8,4061
8.886
10,000
(8.4061
10,480
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19 Rèlatgd party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12023'. None).
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Donation5 and lega¢les
Donations
Grant received
Grants received- Designated fund
Donations - Reslricled fund
Grants received - Reslricled fund
476
1,200
10,000
14,583
20,096
142
1,200
10,000
14,000
600
46,355
25,942
Activitios for generating funds
Awards night 5ponsorship- Reslricled ftjnd
300
1,200
300
1.200
Incoming resourc•$ from charltable activities
Accommodation fees
Project management fees
17,782
4,000
6,535
7,000
21,782
13,535
Other Incoming resources
Awards night ticket income - Restricted fund
698
603
Total incoming resourcès
69,135
41,280
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Balance Brought Forward
69,135
41,280
Costs of generating funds
Charitable activities
Wages
DeprecIa￿On
Heal, light and water
Insurance
Repairs and cleaning
Postage, slalionery and telephone
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Wages- Designated fund
Postage, slalionery and telephone- Designated
fund
Sundry expenses- Designated fund
Proje¢l management fees - Designated fund
Office rental - Designated fund
Wages- Reslricled fund
Depreciation - Restricted fvnd
Postage. stationery and lelephone- Reslricled
fund
Sundry expenses- Restricted fund
Property lease- Restricted fund
Subscriptions- Reslricled fund
Project management fees- Reslricled fund
Office rentsl- Restricted fund
Grant repayment- Restricted Fund
Activity expenses - Reslricled fund
Grants allocated - Restricted fund
13.769
237
6.254
1.202
5.037
3,246
74
189
90
6,288
12.177
265
5.247
1.020
2.096
2.333
923
144
6.360
45
77
1,000
443
20,170
691
58
227
1,000
449
13,318
769
2,988
3,575
14,000
80
3,000
1,399
1,094
1,085
14,000
6,000
530
5,944
7,567
1,850
3.801
187.675}
{84.456}
118,5401
(43.176}
Govornanco Costs
Accountancy
Independent examiner5. fees
Professional fees
1,157
950
1,326
860
900
1,165
13,4331
12.92S}
Deficlt for the Year
121.9731
146,101)
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