Welcome
Welcome to our annual report for 2023/24, we always prepare these sometime after the period being reported on, and hence the report feels like a review of the past, but I will attempt to give a picture of our year. It feels like we have always been here and we are always busy, in demand and seem to face daily challenges to support the most vulnerable people within our community.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of The Place CIO are as stated in its Constitution:
(a) To relieve those who are in need by reason youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular by providing and maintaining a safe and accessible community resource centre that offers help and advice to people who are in charitable need, and associated services.
(b) To relieve the needs and to promote and protect the good health of people living with long term conditions living in Settle and the surrounding areas, and their carers and families, through the provision of such activities as the Trustees see fit.
Activities and performance
We are an independent charitable organisation which was established in 2020, with the intention of supporting the wider Settle communities to live healthier and happier lives.
The main areas of activity are providing a one stop shop for health and wellness information and support, providing a confidential room to enable a range of services to be offered locally and providing a safe and accessible activity space to enable group activity to be hosted in Settle.
The Place in Settle raises income from hiring out its rooms, by being supported by its founding organisations, by having contracts to deliver support and services and by applying for grants to deliver specific projects.
The board had six trustees, two members of staff and a number of volunteers.
Achievement and performance
The report covers the period including the Cost-of-Living Crisis, this period was very difficult for everybody and all organisations, this is particularly so with the people we directly and regularly support having even bigger challenges and difficulties to overcome.
We now are a core part of the Settle and area community and health infrastructure, the awareness of our organisation and its role has increased significantly, the impacts of our offer and our availability and personal approach have also been very positive.
The Place in Settle is now also the natural partner for statutory organisations who wish to work in Settle or deliver projects in the area.
The Place has moved to planning and delivering programmes of support itself, rather than simply being a provider of space. This has been a significant change to our operation and now
sees us organising groups in our own right and looking to fill gaps in provision in a more proactive manner. We now deliver a weekly wellbeing café in partnership with Pioneer Projects as part of the Craven Wellbeing Hub Network. We are a dedicated Safe Space during these sessions.
Since April 2023, we have partnered with North Yorkshire Council to develop our role as the Community Anchor Organisation (CAO) for Settle. The funding and support has enabled us to take on an additional staff member who joined us as Assistant Manager in October 2023. Doubling our staff team to two has helped us continue to grow and be able to open to the public five days a week for our drop-in support. Currently we have CAO funding confirmed until March 2026.
This time period encompasses our third full year of operation, with additional foundations being put in place and the ongoing development of a range of users for the spaces within The Place. The spaces we have available have proved to be popular, appropriate and accessible for the needs and uses we had planned for. We are now having to consider if it is appropriate for The Place to take on more space and reconsider how it develops into the future.
During this period we have been supported by North Yorkshire County Council to become fully established and develop longer term plans to ensure financial and operation sustainability.
Financial Review
The Board has the power to invest in such assets as they see fit, subject to appropriate professional advice.
Reserves policy
The results are set out in the accompanying Statement of financial activities and the notes to the Accounts.
During the year, The Place had a gross overall income of £53,118, including restricted and unrestricted grants.
The Board is committed to planning to hold reserve of up to 3 months of operating costs.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Place in Settle is governed by its constitution as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Recruitment and appointment of Board
Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting, following nominations, and may be approved by the Board of Trustees during the year, in accordance with the constitution.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PLACE IN SETTLE I report on the financial statgments of The Place in Settle CIO, for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are Set out on pages 4 to 7. Respectlve Responsibilities of Trusteos and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acll do not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examlne the accounts under secl¢on 145 of the Charities Act., to follow the Procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(b) of the Charities Act. and to state whether partlcular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking ofexplanations from the trustees concerning any such malters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audi( and consequently no opinion is glvan as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and thB report is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statemenl bèlow. Independent Examiner's Stalement In connection with my examination No matter has come to my attention.'11) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect. the requirements to koep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accountng requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Ross Accountant Fishergreen, Ripon, HG4 1 NN
The pla in Settle Statement ot Financial A¢tivitie$ April 2023- March 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Unrestrlcted Funds Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Incoma Grants recelv8d 35,666 4,950 20,000 1,000 Bart( Cg8hback recelved FO kntwèst RecolvBd 414 314 170 11,599 275 130 Donatlons a1 légacles Partner Conlrlbutlons Rotsm Hire 5,809 205 Sundry In¢om6 T01 Incomè 48,168 4,950 26,421 1,000 ExpendiwrÈs Ateouniancy Adverlls1t1PrOm0nal loimènt Exponses Cleanlng Compuier Costs Salarles 894 356 616 746 540 21,823 323 662 250 392 897 14,652 304 Electricity Granl Spd Insurances 1,640 62 313 668 221 429 567 12,960 526 2,163 70 76 1,088 85 OfflcelGenBral Admln18trallv8 Expons8S Other F5111Y Hltes ph( I Inlernet 275 627 18 Prlntlngy Postage and S1allonery PurchasÈs Rates 719 12,960 Iso 2,570 Rents Repalrs & MalnlBnanc& Servlce ChaTgÈs Settle Neiwarklng Event Exps Training Webslte Cos1$ 55 W8llbelng Cafè NYC Grant ExpEnses 378 103 Total Expenditures 45,379 1,512 248 35,548 1,512 281 Depreciation 46,891 37,060 281 Nol Operallng Income 5,979 -9,920 Nelt Oporatlng Income blf Nelt Q)&ratlw Income om 20,461 26,440 30,381 20,461
The Place in Settle Balance Sheet As ol March 31, 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assel Tanglble assets Flxtures and Fittings Cost FlxlurÈs and Flltings D8preciation 13562 13562 -2712 10850 Machlnwy and oquipmgnt Cost Deprèclallon Tol81 Machlnery and equlpmenf 779 779 -520 415 Total Tanglble assets 9753 17265 Cash at bank and In hand CurrÈnt Account 10312 8561 Tal C8sh at bank and In hand 10312 6561 DÈbtors 2412 887 Tolal D£biors 2412 387 urrent Assèts Prepayments 701al CurrBnt Assels 4978 3814 4978 3814 N&1 ¢utteM assèts 17702 10763 Credltors.. 8mounfS falllng due wlthlrl one year Trade Creditors 491 182 A¢cTuals 400 25 Penslon and PAYE tosls 124 Other credllars 1360 Total Creditor5= aTnount5 lalllng due wlthln one year 1015 1567 Not CL¥font asgels IllabÉlldosl 16687 9196 Total as8eis less currpnt liabllltl6s 26440 20461 Total n81 assets Illabiiiilesl Charlty lunds Retalnod Earnlngs SurplusllD8ficlll Tolal Charlty funds 26440 20441 20461 30381 5979 -9920 26440 20461
The charity was entitled to exemption from audlt under s477 ofthe Companles Act 2006 relallng to small entities. The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accountng records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. The acco nt were a proved by the Trustees on 30th January 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othenlSe stated in the relevant note to these accounts. The accounts have bean prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accountlng and Reportlng by Charitles preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in July 2014 (the Charities SORP}', and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Charities Act 2011 . The Trustees consider thal there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The accounts have been prepared under the Charities SORP 2 Accounting pollcles Income Income Is included In the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entllled to the resources, it is more likely than not that the trustees will recèive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Performance related grants are recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services. It is not practical to value Ihe monetary value of donated lime. Expenditure and liobrlitie5 Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or construclive obligalion commilting the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certalnly.
Employee5 The charity has two employees, with no employee eaming more than £30,000 per annum. Staff fees above consist of salary, employers pension contributions, and employers national insurance.. None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the charity or any related entity. Material Assets The charity has £13,562 Fixtures and Fittings, and £779 of eleclroniG and cornpuler equipment Grants Grants reiVed lotalled £40,616, comprised of the following.. Andys Man Club (restricted) 2,000 Craven Trust (restricted) Two Ridings Emergency Funding (restrict8d} 250 2,000 Age UK table Irestricledl Pioneer Projects (Celebratory Arts) Ltd VCSAlliance 700 5,000 7,166.17 North Yorkshire Council 15,000 Two Ridings Core Costs 8,000
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PLACE IN SETTLE I report on the financial statgments of The Place in Settle CIO, for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are Set out on pages 4 to 7. Respectlve Responsibilities of Trusteos and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acll do not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examlne the accounts under secl¢on 145 of the Charities Act., to follow the Procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(b) of the Charities Act. and to state whether partlcular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking ofexplanations from the trustees concerning any such malters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audi( and consequently no opinion is glvan as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and thB report is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statemenl bèlow. Independent Examiner's Stalement In connection with my examination No matter has come to my attention.'11) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect. the requirements to koep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accountng requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Ross Accountant Fishergreen, Ripon, HG4 1 NN
The pla in Settle Statement ot Financial A¢tivitie$ April 2023- March 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Unrestrlcted Funds Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Incoma Grants recelv8d 35,666 4,950 20,000 1,000 Bart( Cg8hback recelved FO kntwèst RecolvBd 414 314 170 11,599 275 130 Donatlons a1 légacles Partner Conlrlbutlons Rotsm Hire 5,809 205 Sundry In¢om6 T01 Incomè 48,168 4,950 26,421 1,000 ExpendiwrÈs Ateouniancy Adverlls1t1PrOm0nal loimènt Exponses Cleanlng Compuier Costs Salarles 894 356 616 746 540 21,823 323 662 250 392 897 14,652 304 Electricity Granl Spd Insurances 1,640 62 313 668 221 429 567 12,960 526 2,163 70 76 1,088 85 OfflcelGenBral Admln18trallv8 Expons8S Other F5111Y Hltes ph( I Inlernet 275 627 18 Prlntlngy Postage and S1allonery PurchasÈs Rates 719 12,960 Iso 2,570 Rents Repalrs & MalnlBnanc& Servlce ChaTgÈs Settle Neiwarklng Event Exps Training Webslte Cos1$ 55 W8llbelng Cafè NYC Grant ExpEnses 378 103 Total Expenditures 45,379 1,512 248 35,548 1,512 281 Depreciation 46,891 37,060 281 Nol Operallng Income 5,979 -9,920 Nelt Oporatlng Income blf Nelt Q)&ratlw Income om 20,461 26,440 30,381 20,461
The Place in Settle Balance Sheet As ol March 31, 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assel Tanglble assets Flxtures and Fittings Cost FlxlurÈs and Flltings D8preciation 13562 13562 -2712 10850 Machlnwy and oquipmgnt Cost Deprèclallon Tol81 Machlnery and equlpmenf 779 779 -520 415 Total Tanglble assets 9753 17265 Cash at bank and In hand CurrÈnt Account 10312 8561 Tal C8sh at bank and In hand 10312 6561 DÈbtors 2412 887 Tolal D£biors 2412 387 urrent Assèts Prepayments 701al CurrBnt Assels 4978 3814 4978 3814 N&1 ¢utteM assèts 17702 10763 Credltors.. 8mounfS falllng due wlthlrl one year Trade Creditors 491 182 A¢cTuals 400 25 Penslon and PAYE tosls 124 Other credllars 1360 Total Creditor5= aTnount5 lalllng due wlthln one year 1015 1567 Not CL¥font asgels IllabÉlldosl 16687 9196 Total as8eis less currpnt liabllltl6s 26440 20461 Total n81 assets Illabiiiilesl Charlty lunds Retalnod Earnlngs SurplusllD8ficlll Tolal Charlty funds 26440 20441 20461 30381 5979 -9920 26440 20461
The charity was entitled to exemption from audlt under s477 ofthe Companles Act 2006 relallng to small entities. The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accountng records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. The acco nt were a proved by the Trustees on 30th January 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othenlSe stated in the relevant note to these accounts. The accounts have bean prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accountlng and Reportlng by Charitles preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in July 2014 (the Charities SORP}', and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Charities Act 2011 . The Trustees consider thal there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The accounts have been prepared under the Charities SORP 2 Accounting pollcles Income Income Is included In the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entllled to the resources, it is more likely than not that the trustees will recèive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Performance related grants are recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services. It is not practical to value Ihe monetary value of donated lime. Expenditure and liobrlitie5 Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or construclive obligalion commilting the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certalnly.
Employee5 The charity has two employees, with no employee eaming more than £30,000 per annum. Staff fees above consist of salary, employers pension contributions, and employers national insurance.. None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the charity or any related entity. Material Assets The charity has £13,562 Fixtures and Fittings, and £779 of eleclroniG and cornpuler equipment Grants Grants reiVed lotalled £40,616, comprised of the following.. Andys Man Club (restricted) 2,000 Craven Trust (restricted) Two Ridings Emergency Funding (restrict8d} 250 2,000 Age UK table Irestricledl Pioneer Projects (Celebratory Arts) Ltd VCSAlliance 700 5,000 7,166.17 North Yorkshire Council 15,000 Two Ridings Core Costs 8,000