Company registration number 10922760 (England and Walesl
Charlty registratlon numb&r 1191842 (England and Wal9$}
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors And Trustees
Ms F. Simpson- Chair
Mrs J. Casson - Vice Chair
Mr J Elliott- Treasurer
s T. Sowerby
Mr C. Hardy
Mrs M. Deans
Charity number
1191842
Company numbor
10922760
Independent examiner
Colin Frame CA
17 Walkergale
eerwi¢k-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
T015 1DJ
Bankèrs
Unity Trust Bank pl¢
Nine Brindleyplace
4 Oozells Square
8imiingham
81 2HB
Solicitors
Adam Douglas Legal LLP
Market Place
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1HP

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
CONTENTS
Page
Directors And Trustees report
Independent examiner's report
Stslemenl of financial activf(ies
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financlal statements
9-21

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The director5 and trustees present their annual report and financi81 $latemenls ftir the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been p￿ pared in accordance wlh the accounting policies Sel out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Forum's governing document, the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charitie5 SORP "A¢counting
and Reporting by Chaiilies". Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reptrrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021"
Objectivos and activities
North Northumberland Voluntary Forum Ithe Ftsruml charitable company's objects are:_
To prtsmote for the public benefit the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector in North Northumberland
and surrounding areas in particular bul not exclusively by".
Promoting, organising and facilitating co-operation and partnership working between third sector, stslulory
and other relevant bodies in the achievement of the above purposes within the area of benefit.
The direGtors and trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity CommissKsn in deciding what
activities the Forum should Lsndertake.
Achievements and pÈrformanc¢
The year 2024 - 2025 saw an excellent lurnoul for the Awaids Ceremony held in the Rugby Club, Berwick in
September kindly supported by Bedmax Ltd. Many thanks were given to Bedmax for their final year DI supporting
the Awards. The aim of these Awards is lo recognise oulslan(Jing examples ol inspirational voluntary dedication that
makes a ¢rucial difference to people who need il the most in North Northumberland. The Berwick Voluntary Cenlre.
Berwick has been actively used by a Tuesday mornin9 Art Grtsup, monthly Veterans Warm Hub and weekly Crafters
Afternoon Tea. Other Organisalions using the Centre regularly are the Conservation Area Advisory Group. Various
training sessions are also hosted by resident Organisats'ons, which include Northumberland Citizens Advice. Berwick
and District Friends of Dementia and CYGNUS.
Continuing services
Volunleeiing In North Northumberland IVINNI has funding from the Lough Fund and Community Foundation up until
June 2025 in order to support the work of a Project Officer. A ftjrther funding app1icalion has been submitted lo the
LoLJgh Fund lor future funding ol VINN following on from June 2025, to allow work to continue.
C¢mmunity Action Northumberland ¢ontsnue lo give the Voluntary Centre £1,200 funding towards energy costs as
the building is a registered Warm Hub Centre
Memory Laners, the music-based Service for people living with dementia, is 90ing from strength to strength. Further
funding has been received from the Rural Us Project.
Our North Northumberland Network meetings held quarterly in Village Halls throughout the NNVF area. are funded
by Thriving Together. These meetings are well aitended.
There have been some changes in the BoaTd of Directors and Trustees. with the following standing down from the
Board - Jane Pannell, George Scott, Barbara Huddart, Wendy Hanson. Alison Petrie and Paul Barrett.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Looking forward
Voluntary Awards Evening will be going ahead al the Rugby Club In September 2025. We are delighted that
Community Foundation North East will be funding the Awards from September 2025 10 2028.
Community Transport in North Northumbedand is a project, lunded by the National Lottery which is in second
year of a three year funding cycle. A Community Transport Project Officer is in place and being supported by this
fund.
Rural Us funding received a further three years funding from the National Lottery. and has allowed continued
delivery of the weekly Craft Sessions and monthly Veterans. Warm Hub to be held in the Centre. The Rural Lls
Project Officer has also been retained and is being supported by this fund.
Funding is always a continuing issue for the Forum. Whilst our financial position is sound, there are increasing
demands that we would like to be able to support.
As an organisation we are always looking to bid for funding for new projects that we wish to support. We always
look lo the future in order to show that NNVF is a thriving organisation in the Voluntary and Commurity Sector in
North Northumberland.
FinanGial review
The financial results of the Forum are shown on pages 6 to 21 of the financial slatemenls for the year. The
Statement ol Financial Activities records a surplus DI £42,88812024'. £21,973 deficill for the year.
The balance of free funds al 31 March 2025 was £10,341 12024.. £4,315). The Unrestricted De8ignated Fund
tolalled £7.325 12024" £12.3111 and represeftls funding designated by the d1￿CtOrS and Iruslees for particular
projects. The Restricted Fund tolall¢d £73,164 12024. £34,621) and consists of donations and grants received for
specific purposes and related expenditure.
Reserves policy
The directors and trustees 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 lo manage cash flow andlor
where specific future expenditure has been identified.
11 is the policy of the Forum that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a spe¢ifi¢ use should be
maintained al a level equiv3lenl lo between three and six month's expenditure. The directors and Iruslees consider
that reserves at this level wll ensure that, In the event of a Signifi￿nI drop in funding. they will be able lo continue
Ihe Forum's current activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional funds may be raised. This
level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Risk management
The directors and trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Forum is exposed, and are satisfied that
systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Public benefit
In considering the operation, achievements and performar¥ce and finance5 01 the Forum. the directors and Iruslees
are satisfied that public benefit ha5 been provided in accordance with the Charities Act 2071 and guidance provided
by the Charity Gommission.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure. governance and management
The Forum is a company limited by guarantee and is govemed by its Memorandum and Articles ol Asso¢ialion
adopteLI on 13 October 2020.
The members of the Ftsrum are the current directors and trLtstees. Every member has one vole al general meetings
ol the Forum, which may be given either personally or by proxy.
The business of the Forum is managed by the directors and trustees, who may exercise all the powers of the
Forum.
The minimum number of directors and trustees is ￿0, with no maximum liFHil. The directors and trustees May
appDint at any time direGlors and trustees to fill a vacancy or as additional directors and Iruslees. One Ihir¢J r>1
dire¢tors and trustees are due to retire from office al the annual general meeling, but are eligible lor re-election.
At the AGM Ms T. Sowerby and Mrs M. Deans will retire, with both eligible lor re*lection.
New directors and trustees are given a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the latest report and
accounts, and all the Forum's do¢uments on governance Subject to their experience and expertise. they are also
given pamphlets issued by the Charity Commission explaining the duties of Trustees of Chanties and offered
training in any area5 of their duties which they think they would like strengthening.
Dlrèctors and trustees
The directors and trustee5. who are also the directgrs for the purpose of company law, and who served during the
year and up to the dale of 51gnalure of the financial statements were..
Mrs J. Pannell
Mr G. Scott
Ms F. Simpson - Chair
Mrs J. Casson - Vice Chair
Mr J. Elliott- Treasurei
Ms T. Sowerby
Mr C. Hardy
Mrs B. Huddart
Mrs M. Deans
Mrs W. Hanson
Miss A Petrie
Mr P. Barrett
(Resigned 17 July 20241
(Resigned 7 August 20251
(Resigned 24 September 20251
(Resigned 16 April 20251
(Resigned 16 April 20251
(Resigned 16 April 20251
None of the directors and trustee5 has any beneficial interest in the Forum. All of the directors and trustees are
members ol 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 2025
Statement of directors and trusteès rosponslbilitl8s
The directors and Iruslees, who are also the directors of North Northumberfand Voluntary Forum for the purpose of
company law, are responsible for preparing the Directors And Trustees Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kin9dom Generally Accepted
Accounting Praclicel.
Company Law requires the directors and Iruslees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair view of the State of affairs DI the Forum and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial slalemenls, the directors and trustees are requi¥ed lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls., and
prepare the financial slalements on the going ¢on¢em basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Forum
wlll continue in operation.
The directors and trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reastsnable
accuracy at any lime the financial position of the Forum and enable them to 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 taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors and trustees report was approved by the Board of Directors And Trustee5.
Ms F. Simpson - Chair
Dlroctor and Trustée
9 December 2025

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY
FORUM
I report lo the directors and Iruslees on my examination of the financial statements of North Northumberland
Voluntary Forum Ilhe Forum) for the yèar ended 3 1 March 2025.
Rèsponsibilities and basis of report
As the directors and trustees ol the Forum (and also its directors for the purposes DI company lawl, you are
responsible fc>r the preparation of the financial statements in accordance ¥Arith the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Forum are not required lo be audited under Part 16 01
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect ol my examination ol the
Forum's financial slatements carried out under section 145 of the Charities A¢1 2011. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examÉner's ststement
I have completed my examinatitsn. I confirm that no matlers have come lo my attention in connection wth the
examination giving me Cause to believe that in any material respect..
a¢counb'ng records were not kept in respect ol the Forum as required by section 386 of the CompanEs Act
2006.
Ihe financial statements do not acGord wlh those records, or
the finan¢ial slalements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement thal the financial stalements give a true and fair view. which is nd a matter
on5idered as part of an independenl examination., or
the financial slalemenls have not been prepared in a¢¢oidance with the methods and principles of the
Stalernenl of Recommended Practice for 3cGounling and reporting by charities applicable to charitses
preparing their financial slalements in a¢cordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no other concerns and have come acigss no other rEtatters in conneclion with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial slalemenls to be
reached.
C&f-
Colin Frame CA
17 Walkergale
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1DJ
9 December 2025

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current financial year
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
goneral de$ignatgd
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other income
1,002
25,420
10.000
138,428
149,430
25,420
1.500
353
48,355
21,782
300
698
1,500
353
Total income
26,422
10,000
140,281
176,703
69.135
Expendtture on..
Charitable activities
30,560
9,1S7
97.393
137,120
91,108
Total gxp&ndlturo
30,560
9,187
97.393
137,120
91,108
Net In¢om81{oxponditurel
14,1381
833
42.888
39,583
121,9731
Transfers between funds
10,164
{5,8191
14,3451
Net movement In funds
6,026
(4,9861
38,543
39,583
121,9731
Reconciliation of funds=
Fund balances at l April 2024
4,315
12,311
34,621
51,247
73.220
Fund balance5 at 31 March 202S
10,341
7,325
73,164
90,830
51,247
The slalemenl of financial a¢livilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from ¢ontinuing xcb'vities.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prlor f4nan¢lal yoar
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
general designated
fund5
2024
Restricted
funds
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
Notss
Income and endowments from-
Dtsnalions and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other income
1.676
21,782
10,000
34.679
46,355
21,782
300
698
300
698
Totsl Income
23,458
10,000
35,677
69,135
Expenditure on-
Charitable activities
32,793
8,169
50,146
91,108
Total expenditure
32.793
8,189
50.146
91,108
Net incomellexpenditurel and movement In funds
19.3351
1.831
114,469)
121,9731
Reconciliation of funds-.
Fund balances al 1 Apiil 2023
13,650
10,480
49,090
73,220
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
4.315
12.311
34,621
51,247

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notès
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7,311
8,141
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
9,332
79,743
2,040
43,854
89,075
45.894
Crèditors.. amounts falling due wthin
one year
15.556)
12,7881
Net current assets
83.519
43.106
Ngt as$•ts
90,830
51,247
Thè funds of thè Forum
Resiricled income funds
Unreslricled funds - general
Unrestricted funds - designated ftjnds
16
73,164
10,341
7,325
34,621
4,315
12,311
90,830
51,247
The charitable company is enb'tled lo the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2025.
The d1￿CtorS acknowledge their responsibilrtie5 for complying with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting re¢ords and the preparation of financial slalemenls.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in
acwrdanGe with section 476.
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the dire¢lors and trustees on 9 December 2025
Ms F. Simpson - Chair
Director and Trustee
Mr J. Ellic>tt- Treasurer
Director and Trustee
Company registralion number 10922760 (England and Wales)

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charlty Inforniatlon
North NDrthumberland Voluntary Forum 15 a char￿table Company limited tr>y guarantee incorpoiat&d in England
and Wales. The registered office is Berwick Voluntsry Centre, 5 Tweed Street. Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Northumberland, TD15 1 NG.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statemenls have been prepared in acGordance with the Forum's 9oveming document, the
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol
Ireland" and the Charities SORP 'Ac¢ounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their 8GcoiJnls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK ar)d Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" The Forum is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The Forum has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a slalement of
cash flows.
The financial $lalemenls are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional Currency ol the Forum. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounling
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
Al the tiffle of approving the financial statemenls. the directors and trustees have a reasonable expectation
that the Forum has adequate resources to continue in operational existence ft)r the foreseeable future. Thus
the directors and trustees conts'nue to adopt the going concern basis Qf a¢¢ounlin9 in preparing the financial
slatemenls.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslri¢ted funds are available lor use at the discretion of the directors and trustees in furtherance of their
Chaiitsble obieclives.
Designale(J ftjnds comprise funds which have been sel aside al the discretion of the directors and trustees for
speGific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are sel out in the notes to the financial
slalements.
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 sel out in the notes lo the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Forum is legally entitled to il 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 reco9nised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Forum has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverablè in
relation to donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Intangible donations are included al the value of the servi¢es provided.
Grants receivable are credited lo the Ststemenl of Financial Activities when the Forum is enlilled lo received
them.

NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
1.5 Expènditure
Expenditure is recognised once Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount ol
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by acts'vity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir￿ costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs allributable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion ol the asset's use.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Resource5 expended are allocated lo the particular
activity where the cost can be directly related to that activity.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al Gosl and subsequently measured at cost tsr valuation, net ol
depre¢ialion and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is reco9nised so as lo write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over Iheir
useful lives on the following bases..
Property improvements
Equipment
10% reducing balance
15°A 1200A reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an a5sel is determined as the difference between the sale proGeeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recogni5ed in the slalement of finan¢ial activrties.
1.7 Impairn)ent of fixed agsets
At each reporting end dale. the Forum reviews the carrying amounts of Ils tangible assets lo determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such ind￿allOn
exists, the recoverable amount DI the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include ¢ash in hand. deposits held al Call with banks. other short-lerm liquid
investments with original malurib.es of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within btsrrowings in ¢vrrenl liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The Fomm has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 '8asic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial inslrurnenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Forum's balance sheet when the Forum becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the inslrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. wllh the nel amounts presented in the fnancial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right 10 Sel off the re¢ognised amoLJnls and there is an intention to sellle on a nel
basis or to realise the asset and sellle the liability simultaneously.
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policios
(Continued)
8asiG financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, ale initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost u5in9 the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion, where the IrÈnsaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market late 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 reco9nised al transaction price unless
the arrangement ¢onslilules a financin9 transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments dis¢ounled 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 rale rnelhod.
Trade ¢redilors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary c¢urse ol
opeialions from supplier5. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities If payment is due within one
year or less. 11 not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are reetsgnised inrtially at
transaction pri¢e and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilitiés
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Forum's conlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employèè bènèfits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillemenl is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised Immediately as an expense when the Forum is demonstrably commstted
to lerminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application ol the Forum's accounting policies, the directors and trustees are required to make
judgements, estimales and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and Iiabililies that are not readily
apparent from other Sources The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hisl(>rical experience
and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumplions 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 ￿lY that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision afftscts both current and lulure
periods.
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
fund5
202S
Unre$tri¢t*d
funds
2024
Charltable a¢livities
Accommodation lees
Project rnanagemenl fees
11,782
13,638
17,782
4,000
25,420
21,782
Income from other trading activities
Restricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2024
Awards night sponsorship
1.500
300
Othgr Income
Re$trlcted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2024
Awards night ticket and raffle income
353
698
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Charitabl8 Gov&rnanc&
activitiès
costs
2025
2025
Total
Charitabl& Govamanco
actlvlties
costs
2024
2024
Totsl
2025
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and
impairment
Heal and light and water
Insurance
Repairs and deaning
P051age, slalionery and
telephone
Sundry expenses
Property lease
Bank charges
Subscriptions
Project management fees
Office rental charges
Activity expenses
51,637
51.637
40,247
40,247
830
6.329
1,159
4,519
830
6,329
1.159
4,519
928
6,254
1,202
5,037
928
6.254
1.202
5,037
6,210
4,182
14,000
193
188
13,638
2,363
26.368
6,210
4.182
14,000
193
188
13.638
2.363
26.368
6,279
3,726
14,000
189
170
4,000
1,842
3.801
6,279
3,726
14.000
189
170
4,000
1,842
3,801
131.616
131,616
87,675
87,675
Share of 5UPPOrt and governan¢e costs (see note 81
Governance
5,504
5.504
3,433
3.433
131,616
5.504
137,120
87.675
3.433
91,108
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted ftJnds-
general
Unrestricted funds
designated funds
Restricted funds
26,547
4.013
30.￿0
30,118
2,675
32,793
8.670
96,399
497
994
9,167
97,393
7,853
49,704
316
442
8,169
50,146
131,616
5,504
137,120
87,675
3,433
91,108
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support and governace costs
Govèrnancè
costs
2025 Governance
Costs
2024
Accountancy
Independent examination
Payroll services
2,516
1.000
1.988
2,516
1,OLIO
1,988
1.157
950
1,326
950
1.326
5,504
5,504
3.433
3,433
Analysed between
Charitable activities
5,504
5,504
3.433
3.433
Governan￿ costs includes payments to the Independent Examiner of £5,50412024'. £3,433) for accountancy,
independent examin81ion and payroll services.
Nèt movement in funds
2025
2024
The nel movement in funds is stated after chargingllcrediting>'.
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
830
928
10 Directors And Trustees
None of the directors and tmstees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or
benefits from the Forum during the year12024." None).
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was".
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
51,637
40,247
There were no efnployees 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 2025
11
Employees
(Continued)
Remunaration of kay management p&rsonng1
The remuneration of key management personnel was as fo11ows'.
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
46,819
35,748
12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
13 Tangiblè fixed assèts
Property
Improvemants
Equlpment
Totsl
ost
At 1 April 2024
9,696
407
10.103
Al 31 March 2025
9,696
407
10,103
Depreciation and impairment
Al 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
1,840
784
122
46
1,962
830
At 31 March 2025
2,624
168
2,792
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
7,072
239
7,311
Al 31 March 2024
7,856
285
8,141
14 Debtor5
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year-
Trade debtors
Olher debtors
Prepayments and a¢crued in¢ome
5,876
63
583
1.394
3,456
9,332
2,040
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Payments received on account
Other creditors
A¢cruals and deferred Éncome
850
2,059
2,647
260
2,528
5,556
2,788
16 Restricted funds
The income funds of the Forum include restricted funds comprising the lollowing unexpended balances ol
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
At 1 April
2024
In¢omlng
resources
Resources
Èxpènd¥d
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Reslricled Fixed Asset Fund
Annual Awards Fund
National Lottery Award Fund
National Lottery Community
Fund." Rural Us Fund
Berni¢ia Hardship Fund
National Lottery.. COVID-19
Fund
Music for Dementia." Memory
Laners Fund
Northumbrian CAB.. Thriving
Together Fund
Warm Hub Fund
NCC Building Fund
National Lottery.. Transport
Project Fund
Berwick & Borders Carer5 Fund
6.154
18191
11,8531
12,0811
5,535
1,853
3,408
1,327
4,201
2,924
44,400
118.978}
29,623
12.9241
7,914
13.569}
14,3451
2,761
50
11.972}
839
2,773
762
16951
15931
(14,000)
2,078
3,093
2,924
14,000
3,724
79,526
452
(52.8751
11 $81
30,375
294
34,621
140,281
{97.3931
14,3451
73,164
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Restricted fvnd$
Continuedl
Previous year:
Al 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Restricted Fixed Asset Fund
Annual Award5 Fund
National Lottery Award Fund
National Lottery Community
Fund." Rural Us Fund
Bernicia Hardship Fund
National Lottery. COVID-19
Fund
Music for Dementia." Memory
Laners Fund
Northumbrian CAB.. Thriving
Together Fund
Wami Hub Fund
NCC Building Fund
National Lottery.. Transport
Project Fund
6,845
1,200
3.408
16911
12,1981
6,154
998
3.408
21.364
2,924
117.1631
4.201
2,924
7,914
7,914
3,491
1.083
11.8131
2,761
1,109
835
2.000
13361
{731
114,0001
2,773
762
14,000
17,596
113,8721
3,724
49.090
35,677
150.1461
34,621
The transfer of £4,345 from the Restricted Fund to Unrestricted General Funds has been carried out in order
to realign fund balances al the end of the year, followng some of the FoTum's operational cleaning cos15 being
met from Unreslricled General Funds instead ol Reslricled Funds in prior yeaTS.
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Unrestricted funds - designat8d funds
These are unrestricted funds wh￿h are material to the Forum's activities.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expendgd
Transfers At 31 March
2025
ABC GontAward
Community Foundation - Lough
Fund
5,819
15.8191
6,492
10,000
19.1671
7,325
12.311
10,000
19,1671
15,8191
7,325
Previous year..
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resourGes
Rèsources
exptrnd&d
Transfers At 31 March
2024
ABC GrantAward
Community Foundation - Lough
Fund
5.819
5,819
4,661
10,000
18,1691
6,492
10.480
10,000
18.1691
12,311
The transfer of £5,819 frtsm the Unrestricted Designated Fund lo Unrestricted General Funds has been
carried out because the ABC Grant Award project has come lo an end. Therefore, the d1￿clOr$ and trustees
have ¢hosen lo un-(Sesignate the funds and return them back lo Unrestricted General Funds.
18 Unrestricted funds
The unreslricled funds ol the charity comprise the unexpended balan¢es ol donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resource5
ResourGes
expended
Tran$f¢rs At 31 March
2025
General funds
4,315
26,422
130,5601
10,164
10,341
Pravious y•ar:
At 1 April
2023
In¢orning
resour¢e$
Rèsourcas
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
General funds
13,650
23,458
132,7931
4,315
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NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTARY FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Related party transa¢tioDs
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024'. None).
21