## **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 a￿1 légacles
Partner Conlrlbutlons
Rotsm Hire
5,809
205
Sundry In¢om6
T￿01 Incomè
48,168
4,950
26,421
1,000
ExpendiwrÈs
Ateouniancy
Adverlls1t￿1PrOm￿￿0nal
loimènt Exponses
Cleanlng
Compuier Costs
Salarles
894
356
616
746
540
21,823
323
662
250
392
897
14,652
304
Electricity
Granl Sp￿d
Insurances
1,640
62
313
668
221
429
567
12,960
526
2,163
70
76
1,088
85
OfflcelGenBral Admln18trallv8 Expons8S
Other F￿5111Y 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
T￿al 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 othen￿lSe 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 re￿iVed 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 a￿1 légacles
Partner Conlrlbutlons
Rotsm Hire
5,809
205
Sundry In¢om6
T￿01 Incomè
48,168
4,950
26,421
1,000
ExpendiwrÈs
Ateouniancy
Adverlls1t￿1PrOm￿￿0nal
loimènt Exponses
Cleanlng
Compuier Costs
Salarles
894
356
616
746
540
21,823
323
662
250
392
897
14,652
304
Electricity
Granl Sp￿d
Insurances
1,640
62
313
668
221
429
567
12,960
526
2,163
70
76
1,088
85
OfflcelGenBral Admln18trallv8 Expons8S
Other F￿5111Y 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
T￿al 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 othen￿lSe 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 re￿iVed 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