41 The Keepers, Annual Report and Accounts 1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023 Charity Incorporated Organisation No.. 1192121 The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Contents** Charity lnformation ...................................................... 3 Report of the Trustees ............................................. 4 Report of the Independent Examiner ............ 16 Statement of Financial Activities ..................... 17 Balance Sheet ................................................................. 18 Notes to the Financial Statement .................... 19 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** **The Keepers** Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Charity Information** ## **TRUSTEES** Shaenna Loughnane (Chair) Gail Stephens Tuffee Katherine Brent (resigned April 2023) Laura Britton-Griffiths Katharine Hearn Catherine Braun David Graham (Vice Chair/Interim Treasurer July 24) Paul Jones (Treasurer) (resigned October 2023) Paul Rumley Alan Hemingway (Treasurer) (appointed Oct 2023, resigned July 2024) David Lewis (appointed April 2024) ## **SENIOR MANAGEMENT** Chris Gordan - CEO (appointed September 2023) January 2023 to September 2023, Trustees covered the post voluntarily Simone Shephard - Outreach Manager Sara Musty - Volunteer Coordinator ## **REGISTERED OFFICE** The Keepers, Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BD ## **CHARITY NUMBER** ## 1192121 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** MSK Solutions Ltd 2 Jasmine Close Redhill Surrey RH15LH ## **BANKERS** The Co-operative Bank pie, PO Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** ## **Trustee Report** When planning the charity's activities the Trustees follow the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. This is the Trustees' report for the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023. ## **A word from our Chair** _As I reflect on the past year at The Keepers' Community Hub, I am both grateful and proud of all we have achieved together. This has been a year not only of consolidation but also of remarkable — growth across many areas growth in the number of people involved, the support and activities we offer the community, and the overall impact we are making on individua._ _First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey: our incredible staff team, dedicated volunteers, generous supporters, committed partners, loyal donors, and dear friends. Your dedication and passion are what make our work possible, and we can only achieve what we do together. The strength of our collective efforts is truly inspiring, and I am grateful to each of you for the role you play in making our community stronger._ ## _**ShaennaLoughanne Chair of Trustees**_ _This year has seen notable growth in many areas of our work. A major highlight was the opening of Keepers in Kingswood, a significant milestone that has allowed us to work with - the local village community to provide much needed services to people on their doorstep. Our outreach activities in Wotton Town have also grown, ensuring we continue to connect with individuals and families who need our support the most. These developments have been instrumental in helping us deepen our relationships with the community._ _We are also proud to report the expansion of our volunteer transport scheme, which has enabled more people to attend our Tuesday lunches which have gone from strength to strength, bringing people together, fostering friendships, and providing a sense of belonging. We have also seen a rise in the number of professional visitors coming to the Hub, which further enhances the breadth of services and activities we can offer._ _As we look ahead to 2024, we do so with excitement and hope. With a strong team, a solid - base of supporters, and expanding networks, we are well positioned to continue our mission and face any challenges that lie ahead. We will continue to grow, evolve, and work together to make a lasting, positive impact on our community._ _Thank you for your continued support, commitment, and belief in the power of what we can ’ achieve together. Here s to a bright and impactful 2024 — filled with new opportunities, strengthened connections, and hope for an even stronger community._ 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **Our Purpose** The Keepers is a permanent resource supporting the needs of residents of Wotton and surrounding areas in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, helping them to be more connected to the services, groups and professionals that can provide support for health, wellbeing or financial hardship. The hub encourages community cohesion and is responding to needs of local residents. The overall aim of The Keepers (as outlined in our Theory of Change) is resilient, connected and supported local communities. We focus on 4 key areas: 1. Reduce social isolation and loneliness 2. Provide relevant support for all Caregivers. 3. Meet people's basic needs 4. Help enable strong Community Connections These are all underpinned by inclusion, accessibility, collaboration and signposting. We run our own activities, host and refer to professional services, partner with other groups and organisations to run activities and groups and host peer to peer support groups. It is important that everyone feels they can both get support from the hub, and that their input back into it is invaluable. We ask people to "Come as you are, bring what you can and take what you need." 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** Our Why From the Wotton Area Mutual Aid Communit Survey 20 we found that the main areas of concern for our residents were: 757. 597. General emotional wellbeing Physical isolation Mental health challenges 417. 517. Needin lace to meet andlai£to others Loneliness "We need to find ways of reaching everyone in our community. especially people who find it difficult to step forward and ask for help or for whatever reason can't afford to join in with activities and are left feeling isolated and lonely. '1 think it would be good for some of the people I support, when possible, to build a good relationship with local services available to them. Having somewhere to go will help them to feel less isolated and alone. Volunteer opportunities could help to provide a sense of purpose and promote wellbeing. "What I have to overcome is being shy/reserved/isolated , although "happy in my own skin" a local venue that offers 'Hub" facilities would be welcome." Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121 _**1'**_ The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Our Theory of Change** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **resilient, connected and supported �** 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** Our snapshot: January 2023- December 2023 ¢> 651 9,949 10,236 people have visited Keepers, in Kingswood July 23 to Dec 23 volunteer hours have taken place. people have visited the central hub in Wotton 04 103 freezer meals have been given out from our community freezer. people have been supported through one of our food bags or boxes or a Foodbank Referral 464 Toy-r 127 hot meals have been served from our kitchen. different groups, organsations and professional services have offered sessions from The Keepers, hub. ## **Key achivements for 2023** We carried out a trustee review to ensure that we had the right people on the board. We secured 3 years' funding for key staff roles - including a new CEO (who started in Sept 23). We continued to grow our volunteer / base, and received funding from Stroud DC to promote our Outreach l � Worker to Outreach Manager and recruit a new team member to replace her.. � We carried out a community survey in April 3, and held a second "We Hear You" week to gather feedback from visitors, volunteers and professional partners. We ran a number of volunteer evaluation sessions throughout the year to hear their thoughts and any new ideas. We implemented a new automated sign in system. � In response to feedback received in 2022, we added a number of new sessions and activities in the evenings - including French and Spanish, Menopause Support, and creative writing sessions. We also held new activities to meet the needs of more people within our communities - including The Rainbow Cafe, Death Cafe, Carers Cafe and started to host Lloyds Bank once a month. We launched, and gerw, our volunteer transport scheme Keepers in Kingswood opened its doors in July 23. Initially this will be a cafe twice a week and a food pantry. We started an outreach session at a local primary Pre-School and supported the set up of a community cinema in / North Nibley. An ambitious outreach plan was put in place for 2024. � � We successfully secured a 3 year grant from The National Lottery, and continued to work closely with Stroud District Council. We created a Fundraising Committee of volunteers who ran some successful events. We took part in a number of community events, including The Coronation, The Big Help Out and Town Hall Teas. Our pay-as-you-feel income increased as � our activities increased. � We reviewed our current theory �d developed a robust business plan to meet our identified prioritie - in line with operational goals and feedback received. 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub _to mx life and_ **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** We will continue to ensure the team get the support and training needed to carry out their roles. We will induct and develop the new CEO and ensure the Outreach Manager and Project Coordinators have the resources needed to carry out their ambitious plans. Staff and volunteer well-being and safety continues to be a priority. � We will continue to be active participants in local networks and listen to the needs of our community and visitors. We will carry our another survey and be open to feedback from all of our visitors, volunteers, team and partners. � We will continue to listen to community members who ask for particular groups, activities, support and professional advice services and deliver those that fit with our own priorities. We will grow the volunteer transport service, review other food provision needs and work more closely with the local food bank. We will research, plan and pilot a new in-home befriending service. � We will continue to support the Management Committee of the Keepers in Kingswood and get funding for a team member to focus fully on them. hub We will build and nurture relationships with community groups in other / surrounding villages to assess the levels and types of support we can offer - if any - including South Gloucestershire. We will review other outreach � services in Wotton.� We will create a diverse funding strategy to ensure that we apply for more multi-year grants, but also don't overly rely on grant funding in the future. We will explore ways of increasing community fundraising, develop a ;[strategy for more local corporate support and look at ways to develop ] �[earned income using the assets we already have. We will grow unrestricted ] income and ensure we continue to hold our agreed levels of reserves. _ _ - We will review our current theory �d continue to review and develop our robust business plan. 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** ## **Financial Review** We started the year with £47,867 being brought forward from the previous year. The majority of these funds were unrestricted (£30,803) and £17,064 restricted ( compared to £39.000 restricted funds carried forward the previous year). In 2023, the main sources of income were Stroud District Council, The National Lottery, Barnwood, other Trusts and Grant Funders and individual donors. Our overall income rose by £118,426 and expenditure rose by £48,259 on the previous year increasing the total funds carried forward by £69,212. The majority of the carry forward was restricted grant income to be used on salaries and building improvement projects in 2024. The increases in income were due to a mare targeted fundraising approach. All services (including cafe, lunch and community freezer) are offered on a "Pay As You Feel" basis, so an increase in provision contributed to an increase in income. We also saw an increase in donations from individuals, local groups and organisations. ## **Reserves Policy** Our reserves policy is set to ensure that our work is protected from the risk of disruption at short notice due to a lack of funds, whilst at the same time ensuring that we do not retain income for longer than required. The trustees have determined that the Charity needs free reserves for the following purposes: - To manage the risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds - To protect against unforeseen income fluctuations - To provide income for the effective running of the organisation and manage fluctuations in expenditure levels and unforeseen operational costs - To protect against unforeseen expenditure - To ensure the charity has enough income to cover wind-down costs - including 3 months operational costs. Based on the above policy, the trustees calculated that a desirable level of free reserves at the end of 2023 would be £8,000 - to be reviewed at each monthly meeting. If free reserves exceed £30,000, we will plan to utilise these funds to further our charitable activities **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** _**1'**_ The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Structure, Governance and Management** ## **Governing Document** We became registered as a charitable incorporated organisation on 16th October 2020. ## **Governance** The trustees meet on a mostly bi-monthly basis to approve the strategy, and review the finances, policy and governance of the charity. Day-to-day implementation and management is delegated to Gail Stephens Tuffee (Operations Trustee), Shaenna Loughnane, (Chair of Trustees), and the CEO (in quarter 4). The trustees who served during the year are listed on page 3. New trustees are appointed as necessary by a resolution of the majority of existing trustees. New trustees are recruited following a skills audit and period of open recruitment. They are then inducted both formally and informally. This includes meetings with the Chair of Trustees and other trustees in advance of their first trustees meeting. They are also supplied with information from the Charity Commission concerning best practice and advice for new trustees. There are two conflicts of interest: 1. Shaenna Loughnane and Gail Stephens Tuffee are sisters. This is managed by Gail Stephens Tuffee not having access to the bank account and by key decisions being taken by a majority of trustees. 2. Shaenna Loughnane is also the Landlord. This is managed by Shaenna Loughnane being absent from any discussions regarding the building, rent payments, etc. ## **Management responsibilities** Overall day-to-day management responsibilities were undertaken by Chris Gordon (from October 23), Simone Shepard (Outreach Manager) and Sara Musty (Volunteer Coordinator). They were supported by Gail Stephens Tuffee (Operations Trustee), and Shaenna Loughnane (Chair of Trustees), both on a voluntary basis. There are a number of volunteer receptionists who manage the reception area and cafe on a day-to-day basis. The pay of the CEO, Outreach Manager and Volunteer Coordinators are reviewed annually and benchmarked against pay levels in other charities of a similar size and where possible aim to set remuneration levels at an average of the range paid for similar roles. **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** The Keepers Major Risks The trustees actively manage a risk register which is reviewed at the monthly meetings. Mitigating steps are reviewed and taken. Major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees, are: People - maintaining the current staff team, and finding the right number of experienced volunteers whilst maintaining commitment to the values of the charity. Governance - safeguarding risks as 811 volunteers and staff come into regular contact with children and adults at risk. Financial - over-reliance on grants. An increase in rent and utility bills. Operational a rented, rather than owned building. Reputational risk if other groups use the facilities. Statement of trustees, responsibilities Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the financial 8Ctivities of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. 8nd prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable 8ccuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the Constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Charity Incorporated Organisation No:1192121 14 The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Independent examiner** The independent examiner, MSK Solution Ltd, have expressed their willingness to continue in office and a proposal for their re- appointment will be made at the Annual General Meeting. ## **On behalf of the trustees:** **Signature: • Date:** **Shaenna Loughnane, Chair of Trustees** **15** **The Keepers** Wotton Area Community Hub ## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub** I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Keepers -Wotton Area Community Hub (the Charity) for the period ended 31 December 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the Charity, 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 Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. The accounts do 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. Signature: Date: 0 The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub Statement of financial activities for the period ended 31 December 2023** |**Note**
3
4
4
5
6
**Income**
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Other Income
Total income
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary income
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income
Gross transfers between funds
Net movements in funds
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
49,606
3,095
2,722
55,423
2,752
26,941
29,693
25,730
4,584
30,314
30,803
61,117|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
141,539
-
-
141,539
-
98,057
98,057
43,482
(4,584)
38,898
17,064
55,962|**Total Funds**
**2023**
**£**
191,145
3,095
2,722|**Total Funds**
**2022**
70,325
1,787
6,424| |---|---|---|---|---| ||||196,962
2,752
124,998
127,750
69,212
-
69,212
47,867
117,079|78,536| |||||2,038
77,453| |||||79,491| |||||(955)
-| |||||(955)
48,822| |||||47,867| All income and expenditure is derived from continuing activities. The charity has no recognised gains or losses for the year other than the results above. The notes on pages 19 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements 0 **Charity Incorporated Organisation No: 1192121** The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub Balance Sheet As at December 31st 2023** |**Note**
9
10
11
12
12
**Current assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
**Net assets**
**The funds of the charity:**
**Restricted funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
Unrestricted income funds
**Total charity funds**|**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
1,636
109
122,846
49,855
124,482
49,964
(7,403)
(2,097)
117,079
47,867
117,079
47,867
55,962
17,064
61,117
30,803
117,079
47,867
**2023**
**2022**|**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
1,636
109
122,846
49,855
124,482
49,964
(7,403)
(2,097)
117,079
47,867
117,079
47,867
55,962
17,064
61,117
30,803
117,079
47,867
**2023**
**2022**| |---|---|---| |||47,867| |||17,064
30,803| |||47,867| Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by: Shaenna Loughnane Chair of Trustees David Graham Vice Chair/Interim Treasurer Date: The notes on pages 19 to 25 form an integral part of these financial statements. 0 The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub ## **The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub Notes to the Accounts January 1st to December 31st 2023** ## **1 General information** The Keepers - Wotton Area Community Hub is a charity, established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 16[th] October 2020. The address of the registered office is provided in the Charity information Section on page 3. Details of the charity’s operations are provided in the Report of the Trustees. ## **2 Accounting policies** The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: ## **Basis of preparation** The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. The accounts include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustees' Report, all of which are continuing. ## **Fund accounting policy** Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. Further details of each fund are disclosed in notes 12 and 13. ## **Income** Voluntary income including donations and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised where there is entitlement, it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Gifts and services in kind are included at their estimated open market valuation. Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resources in the period for which, it has been received. ## **Volunteer help** The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report. 19 ## **2 Accounting policies (continued)** ## **Expenditure** Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Costs of raising funds are the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. ## **Governance and support costs** Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. ## **Debtors** Debtors (including trade debtors) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. ## **Fixed Assets and Depreciation** Fixed assets greater than £5,000 and not financed by a grant, are capitalised and depreciated over 3 years on a straight line basis. ## **Capital Grants** Fixed Assets financed by Capital Grants are expensed directly to the Income and Expenditure Account. ## **Pensions** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. ## **Going Concern** The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern. 20 ## **3 Income from donations and legacies** |Individuals
Corporate
Groups
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
**Grants**
Barnwood Buildings Grant
Barnwood Trust - Access Audit
Charfield PC
Glos. Community Foundation
Gloucestershire County Council
Kingswood Parish Council
National Lottery
Rausing Trust
Renishaw plc
Resilient Energy
Stroud District Council
Wotton Town Council
**Total Donations and Grants**|26,943
651
9,156
2,594
39,344
2,242
1,000
6,020
1,000
10,262
49,606
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1,400
-
2,871
-|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
**Total**
**2022**
**£**
28,343
12,667
651
479
12,027
5,479
2,594
655
43,615
19,280
40,000
-
-
905
-
1,500
4,945
1,500
-
9,674
2,242
-
51,950
16,950
-
2,000
1,000
-
5,040
-
41,353
18,516
1,000
-
-
-
147,530
51,045
191,145
70,325| |---|---|---|---| |||4,271|| |||40,000
4,945
-
51,950
-
5,040
35,333
-|| |||137,268|| ||||| |||141,539|| 21 ## **4 Income from other trading activities** |**Income from other trading activities**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Severn Lottery
Room Hire
Misc. Income
**Other Income**
Fundraising income
Management fee
**Donations and legacies**
Publicity and fundraising costs
Platform Collection Fees
**Charitable activities**
Grant funded activities
Non-grant funded activities
Support costs
**Costs of raising voluntary income**|1,345
1,040
710
3,095
1,577
1,145
2,722
2,351
401
2,752
**£**
4,158
938
21,845
26,941
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-
-|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
1,345
1,040
710|**Total**
**2022**
**£**
1,299
374
114| |||-|3,095|1,787| |||**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
1,577
1,145|**Total**
**2022**
**£**
4,777
1,647| |||-|2,722|6,424| |||**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
-|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
2,351
401|**Total**
**2022**
**£**
1,751
287| |||-|2,752|2,038| |||**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
20,501
-
77,556|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
24,659
938
99,401|**Total**
**2022**
**£**
32,021
-
45,432| |||98,057|124,998|77,453| ## **5 Costs of raising voluntary income** ## **6 Charitable activities** 22 ## **7 Support costs** |Employment costs
Office expenses
Rent
Support - other
Bank Charges
Accountancy
Independent examiner's remuneration|**£**
-
13,688
6,250
650
14
768
475
21,845
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
70,676
6,880|**Total**
**2023**
**Total**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
70,676
31,162
20,568
8,719
6,250
3,500
650
2,051
14
-
768
-
475
-
99,401
45,432| |---|---|---|---| |||77,556|| ## **8 Employees' remuneration** No trustees received any remuneration or expenses during the year. Details of other related party transactions are set out in note 15. The costs of the remaining staff were as follows: |Wages and salaries
Pension costs
Social security|**Total**
**2023**
**Total**
**2022**
68,963
30,261
-
-
1,713
902
70,676
31,163| |---|---| No employee earned more than £60,000 during the period. The total amount paid to key management personnel was £24,341. The average full time equivalent number of staff employed by the charity during the year analysed by function was: |Average full time equivalent number of staff employed
The average number of staff employed (Headcount)|No.
No.
2.34
0.60
6
3| |---|---| As at the end of December 2023, there were 60 regular volunteers working each week (December 2022:50) ## **9 Debtors** |**Debtors**||| |---|---|---| ||**Total**|**Total**| ||**2023**|**2022**| ||**£**|**£**| |Trade Debtors|1,302|-| |Sundry Debtors|183|-| |Accrued Income|151|109| 23 1,636 109 ## **10 Cash at Bank and in hand** |**Cash at Bank and in hand**||| |---|---|---| |Bank Accounts
Petty Cash|**Total**
**2023**
122,831
15|**Total**
**2022**
49,564
291| ||122,846|49,855| ## **11 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year** |Trade Creditors
Taxation and social security
Sundry Creditors
Accruals and Deferred Income|**Total**
**2023**
**Total**
**2022**
1,046
1,745
3,715
132
98
-
2,544
220
7,403
2,097| |---|---| 24 ## **12 Analysis of funds** |**Analysis of funds**|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**Restricted Funds**
**Food**
**Garden**
**Kitchen Equipment**
**Salaries**
**Building improvements**
**Minibus**
**Resilient Energy**
**Household Support Funding**
Total Restricted Funds
**Designated Funds**
Operational Reserve
**General Funds**
Unrestricted income funds
**Total Unrestricted Funds**
**Total Funds**|**Incoming**
**resources**
**£**
8,716
-
86,283
40,000
1,500
5,040|**Resources**
**expended**
**£**
(9,983)
(3,876)
(2,954)
(70,674)
(6,840)
(3,726)
(98,053)
-
(29,697)
(29,697)
**(127,750)**|**Transfers**
**£**
1,745
2,226
(3,971)
(4,584)|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
5,241
887
-
15,609
33,160
-
1,069

-|**Total**
**2022**
**£**
6,508
4,763
1,209
-
-
4,584| ||141,539||(4,584)|55,966|17,064| ||1,000
54,423||-
4,584|-
5,000
56,113|4,000
26,803| ||55,423||4,584|61,113|30,803| ||**196,962**||**-**|**117,079**|**47,867**| ## **Designated funds** At the end of the year there was an operational reserve fund of £5,000 to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover at least three months of operational costs including salaries where there is not a grant to cover them. The operational reserve fund balance is reviewed at every trustee meeting. ## **Restricted funds Notes** Household Support Funding was inadvertently classified as restricted income in 2022, so has now been moved to general funds ## **13 Net assets by fund** |Current assets
Net assets
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
68,520
(7,403)
61,117|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
55,962
-
55,962|**Total**
**2023**
**Total**
**2022**
**£**
**£**
124,482
49,964
(7,403)
(2,757)
117,079
47,207| |---|---|---|---| ## **14 Related Party transactions** The charity operates from a property owned by Shaenna Loughnane (the Chair) and her husband and during the year rent of £6,000 (2022: £3,000) and utilities of £4,493 (2022: £1,275) was paid. 25 The Keepers- Wotton Area Community Hub www.thekeepers.org.uk thekeeperscommunityhub@gmail.com