Charity Registration No. 1191991
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr B Allen (chair appointed 30 April 2024) |
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| Mrs J M Johnson (treasurer) | |
| Mrs D Hodgkinson (appointed 5 May 2023) | |
| Mr A J Kingston-James (chair until resignation 30 April 2024) | |
| Dr M I Hope (resigned 31 July 2024) | |
| Mr D Irwin (resigned 31 December 2023) | |
| Charity number | 1191991 |
| Address | Engage |
| Marshfield Road | |
| Minehead | |
| TA24 6AQ | |
| Independent examiner | Dan Stone Accountancy Ltd |
| 1 Bancks Street | |
| Minehead | |
| Somerset | |
| TA24 5DJ |
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 - 8 |
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document 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 primary objective is to provide a service to the benefit of people living in the community of West Somerset. To provide good quality used furniture that can be recycled to the benefit of those on low incomes. The second important benefit is the reduction in the amount of landfill.
An average of 6 volunteers worked on the project totalling 2,480 working hours. The Trustees express their thanks and appreciation for the support of the volunteers whose help is an integral part of the Charity’s activities.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives in planning future activities.
Achievements and Performance
The following results were achieved during the year ending 31 March 2024:
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Received 1,812 donations and helped 1,040 customers;
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Of the 1,456 items sold, 832 were sold at the lower price;
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88 tonnes of waste was saved from going into landfill;
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The project has helped save households £229,490; and
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83,938kg of CO2 emissions saved.
Financial Review
Income total for the year was reduced by £68,236 compared to 2023 (as 2023 included a one-off donation of £38,181 being the remaining handover funds) as well as a drop in values of sales achieved. Expenditure on charitable activities was also less than the previous year by £3,620, as we had costly IT backup to cloud storage included in the 2023 accounts. The costs are also tightly controlled by the Store Manager.
Total income was £103,898 and total expenditure £84,409 giving a surplus for the year of £19,489 and total unrestricted funds of £131,830 as at 31 March 2024.
Free reserves as at 31 March 2024 were £129,407 (2023 - £111,017) Reserves are held to ensure costs of running the Charity can be met for a defined period of time should the income suddenly stop and also to cover the cost of having to buy into a new lease and equip a new premises should the need arise. Total reserves required to meet both needs are estimated to be at least £59,000.
Major Risks
The Trustees along with the Store Manager take great care to ensure the operation of the Charity conforms to health and safety legislation for the protection of the general public, its staff and volunteers. The Trustees are satisfied that there are adequate systems to minimise financial risks. There are reporting processes and meetings held to review income and expenditure and to take appropriate remedial action.
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ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Major risks (continued)
Since Engage Furniture Store has taken over the liability for the lease payment for premises of Alcombe Village Hall (AVH), this Charity no longer has a fixed lease end or renewal date. As the trustees of AVH have all but one resigned we have to be aware that EFS only has a rolling month by month lease. We are mindful of the major detriment impact this could have on Engage Furniture Store, not only in the time it would take to source alternative premises but also the cost implications of legal and estate agent fees, deposits and most probably an increased annual lease rate.
Structure, Governance and Management
Engage Furniture Store is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established by a foundation constitution dated 26[th] October 2020.
Appointment of Trustees
During the year, inherited Trustees from Engage Voluntary Services have now all retired so the Board is made up of people with no continuity of the Charity in its previous form, including a new Chairman. We welcome new Trustees appointments trying to encourage diversity of social, economic and professional skills to add meaningful comprehension of what we offer, to whom and why.
Declarations
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:
Mr B Allen Chair
16 January 2025
Mrs J M Johnson Treasurer
16 January 2025
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ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (the “Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 accounts to be reached.
Daniel Stone FCA 17 January 2025
Dan Stone Accountancy Ltd 1 Bancks Street Minehead TA24 5DJ
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | funds | funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 90,647 | - | 90,647 | 160,573 |
| Charitable activities | 8,594 | - | 8,594 | 10,075 | |
| Other income | 2,714 | - | 2,714 | 1,351 | |
| Investment income | 3 | 1,943 | - | 1,943 | 225 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ||
| Total income | 103,898 | - | 103,898 | 172,224 | |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | - | - | - | - | |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 84,409 | - | 84,409 | 88,029 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ||
| Total resources expended | 84,409 | - | 84,409 | 88,029 | |
| Net incoming resources before other | |||||
| gains/(losses) or transfers | 19,489 | - | 19,489 | 84,195 | |
| Other gains/(losses) | - | - | - | - | |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ||
| Net movement in funds | 19,489 | - | 19,489 | 84,195 | |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2023 | 112,341 | - | 112,341 | 28,146 | |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | ||
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 | 131,830 ______ |
- ______ |
131,830 ______ |
112,341 ______ |
The notes on pages 6-8 form part of these financial statements
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ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Computer equipment | 5 | 2,423 | 1,324 | ||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 6 | 10,707 | 19,084 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 122,663 | 95,617 | |||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| 133,370 | 114,701 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due | |||||
| within one year | 7 | 3,963 | 3,684 | ||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| Net current assets | 129,407 | 111,017 | |||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| Total net assets | 131,830 | 112,341 | |||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| Funded By | |||||
| Unrestricted funds: | |||||
| General purposes fund | 131,830 | 112,341 | |||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| 131,830 | 112,341 | ||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||
| Total funds | 131,830 ______ |
112,341 ______ |
The Financial Statements were approved by the trustees on 16 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr B Allen Chair
Mrs J M Johnson Treasurer
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
- The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) issued in May 2008 and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Incoming resources
- All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.
1.3 Resources expended
- Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate ail costs related to the category.
1.4
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:
Plant and machinery 20% straight line
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 net income/(expenditure) for the year.
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ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 Donations and legacies
| Grants from Engage Furniture proceeds donated Gift aid on donations Other grants vestment income Bank interest |
Total 2024 £ - 81,575 9,000 72 90,647 2024 £ 1,943 |
Total 2023 £ 41,058 107,308 11,181 1,026 |
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| 160,573 | ||
| 2023 £ 225 |
3 Investment income
4 Charitable activities - expenditure
| Wages Rent & premises Insurance Travel & accommodation Computer costs Advertising & promotion Office & administration Motor costs Repairs & renewals Bank and card charges Sundry expenses Depreciation Donations Accountancy |
Total 2024 £ 55,620 16,108 374 332 1,106 758 2,181 2,642 815 1,517 886 689 100 696 84,409 |
Total 2023 £ 51,395 18,936 1,297 79 6,069 - 2,570 3,301 895 1,631 625 331 - 900 |
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| 88,029 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
5 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 March 2024 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 6 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments Gift aid receivable 7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals Other taxes & social security Pension |
Computer Equipment £ 1,655 1,788 3,443 331 689 1,020 2,423 1,324 2024 £ 10 1,697 9,000 __ 10,707 _ 2024 £ 2,112 696 1,027 128 3,963 ___ |
Total £ 1,655 1,788 3,443 331 689 1,020 2,423 1,324 2023 £ 105 - 18,979 __ 19,084 _ 2023 £ 877 900 1,809 98 3,684 ___ |
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