OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

2024-03-31-accounts

bjectives and Activities
SORP reference
Para 1.17
Summary ofthe purposes of The objective ofthe CIO is the advancement ofthe
the charity as set out in its Christian faith through actively sharing the love of
governing document God, supporting the local community and providing
relieffor people in need, primarily but not
exclusivelywithin Grove Hill, Beechwood and
Saltersgill areas of Middlesbrough.
Para 1.17
Summary ofthe main activities and 1.19 The ClO Operates a Christian community centre
in relation to those purposes providing the following essential services to the local
forthe public benefit, in community:
particular, the activities,
projects or services identified in Eco shop and food distribution
the accounts. Clothes bank and household items
Children’s afterschool and holiday clubs
Youth club
School activities and education
Toddler groups
Community garden project
Gym
Christmas Toy collection and distribution
Advice and signposting
Community Warm space for those struggling with
heating
Annual trip to Wydale for disadvantaged families
Para 1.18
Statement confirmingwhether The CIO acknowledges its requirement to
the trustees have had regard to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable
the guidance issued bythe purposes or aims’ that are for the public benefit. The
Charity Commission on public Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to
benefit the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit
before deciding whatactivities the CIO should
undertake.

SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity did not provide any grants to individuals
or organisation duringthe period covered by this
report.
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 Social investment activities and policies are
including program related contained within the scope ofour objectives and
investment principles ofoperation as outlined in the governing
dO document.
Contribution made by Para 1.38 We have an average of50 regularvolunteers who
volunteers contributetheirtime on a weekly basis to organise
and support activities as well as performing key roles
in the delivery ofthe objectives ofthe charity.
Other

chievements and Performance
SORP
reference
Summary ofthe main Para 1.20 This report covers the twelve months ofthe CIO
achievements ofthe charity, operations from l~ April 2023 to 3l~ March 2024.
identifying the difference the The trust was established on 30 April 2021, taking
charity’s work has made to the over the activities previously undertaken by St
circumstances of its Chad’s and St Oswald’s church in Middlesbrough
beneficiaries and any wider from 2002.
benefits to society as a whole.
The highlight of this year has been the receiptofthe
King’s Award forVoluntary Service. This has
recognised the value ofthe work ofThe Genesis
Project Middlesbrough in the community. This
award was a massive boost to ourstaff and
volunteers, our patrons and all who benefitfrom our
activities.
During the yearthe activities ofthe centre have
continued to develop and have become a well
established resource forthe community. The Trust
provides considerable community care and support
including, but not restricted to:

Achievements against Para 1.41 In terms ofthe objectives we set at the start ofthe
objectives set yearwe have exceeded expectations in termsofthe
numbers offamilies and individuals supported.
Performance offundraising Para 1.41 Referto the different funding sources and the length
activities against objectivesset oftime over which we have received that support.
Investment performance Para 1.41 During the period there were no financial
against objectives investments. We have invested in community
relationships and developing partnerships. We have
begun working with St Oswald’s Church PCC on plans
to upgrade the buildings that we use and to ensure
that they meet legislative requirements. It is hoped
that this will result in the development ofour
activities through the provision of a well equipped
community hub and ministry resource.
Other

Review ofthe charity’s financial Para 1.21 The charity’s funds have been steady through the
position atthe end ofthe period with constant vigilance on fund raisingfor
period wages, products and equipment provided through
personal donations, local business, targeted fund
raising activities.
In addition, staffing costs were supported through
grants provided by the National Lottery, the Rank
Organization, togetherwith school holiday funding
support provided through Feast of Fun.
The average monthly operational expenditure has
increased by 45% compared to the previous
accounting period, with income increasing in line by
45%. This is a reflection ofthe continued expansion
in the scale ofthe work and the impact ofthe charity
duringthe reporting period.
Fund raising and monitoring of spending
commitments to achieve objectives will continue to
be a key focusforthe charity, with an emphasis on
flexing approach to how we meet our objectives with
available resources.
Statement explaining the policy Para 1.22 Our approach is to keep sufficientfunds to retain
for holding reserves stating why core minimum operational expenses forthe next 6
they are held months at a “keep the lights on” level, during which
period either additional funds can be raised or
activities are wound up. The level of restricted and
unrestricted funds and the forecast expenditure
against these are reviewed regularly.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 In line with our objectives, £40,000 are held as
reserves (unrestricted).
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 There are no funds materially in deficit.
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 In line with our financial policies, our operating
uncertainties about the charity horizon is 6 months. If any ofthe programmes lose
continuing as a going concern funding then, ifthat funding cannot be replaced, the
programme would be closed down.

The charity’s principal sources Para 1.47 The charity relies upon support for its activities from The charity relies upon support for its activities from
offunds (including any individuals and other organisations. Core sources of
fundraising) Funds forthe period ofthis report are:
Rank Foundation
Cleveland Cable
Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland
Thirteen Housing Group
Environment City
TeesValley Community Foundation
Lythe PCC
Bauer Radio
Investment policy and Para 1.46
objectives including any social
investment policy adopted
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 The main risks facing the charity are:
risks facing the charity Continuation offundingforfuture projects
Increased need in the community
overwhelming our services.
Safeguarding is a continuous focusfor
vigilance for the charity given the activities
and that we workwith vulnerable people.
reliance on a small core team ofdedicated
staffand volunteer supportfor both
activities and administration.
Other Not Applicable
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type ofgoverning document Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 (1) Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee
including details of any must be appointed by a resolution passed at a
constitutional provisions e.g. properlyconvened meeting ofthe charity trustees.
election to post or name ofany
person or bodyentitled to (2) In selecting individuals for appointment as charity
appoint one or more trustees trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to
the skills, knowledge and experience needed forthe
effective administration ofthe CID.
Policies and procedures Para 1.51 The charitytrustees will make availableto each new
adopted for the induction and charity trustee, on or before his or her first
training oftrustees appointment:
(a) a copy ofthe currentversion ofthis constitution;
and
(b) a copy ofthe ClO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report
and statement ofaccounts.
No one is entitled to act as a charitytrustee whether
on appointment or on any re-appointment until he
or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way
the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of
the office ofcharity trustee, togetherwith the
responsibilities set out in the Trust Deed.
Trustees are not permitted to be employees ofthe
charity.
The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 The charity is managed by the trustees, operating
structure and any wider underthe leadership ofthe Project Manager, the
network with which the charity most senior employee. Small teams, comprising
works volunteer and paid staff are formed as required by
the different activities, reporting to the Project
Leader.
The charity is not part of a wider network.
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related The charity works closely St Oswald’s and St Chad’s
parties Church, Middlesbrough, principally using church
facilities and ministering to the community.
Other

The Genesis Project Middlesbrough
Charity name
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1194304
Charity’s principal address St Oswald’s Church Hall
Marion Grove Road
Middlesbrough
T54 25G
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted ifnotfor
whole year
Name of person (or body)
entitled to appointtrustee
(if any)
1 John Dickinson chair
2 Dr Helen Land
3 Louisa Arundale
4 RosemaryWheway Safeguarding officer
5 Stella Worton Treasurer
6

Charitable Activities
1 Grants and Donations £75,062 £66,979 £142,041
1 EcoShop £45,847 £45,847
Investments
1 Other Income
Total Income £75,062 £112,826 £187,888
Expenditure On:
2 Charitable Activities -€65,637 -€107,759 -€173,397
2 Depreciation Charged -ES,188 -f973 -E6,161
2 Capital Purchases -E245 -€245
-€70,825 -€108,977 -€179,803
Net Movement in Funds £4,237 £3,849 £8,085
Fund Balance as at 1st April 2023 £22,930 £48,874 £71,804
Fund Balance as at 31st March 2024 £27,167 £52,723 £79,890
Fixed Assets
3 Tangible Assets £15,932 £3,650 £19,582
Current Assets
Debtors £- £-
Cash at Bank and in Hand £21,924 £69,472 £91,396
Creditors: amountsfalling due within
one year £- £-
Net Current Assets £21,924 £69,472 £91,396
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities £37,857 £73,121 £110,978
Creditors: amounts falling due within
more than one year £- £-
Net Assets £37,857 £73,121 £110,978
Total Funds £27,167 £52,723 £79,890
Funds Held as Reserves £40,000 £40,000
Designated Funds £21,385 £21,385
Available Funds £5,781 £12,723 £18,504
FundingSource Restricted Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Total
Balance at Income Expenditure Balance 31st Balance at Income Expenditure Balance 31st Balance at Total Balance
1stApril 2023 March 2024 1stApril2023 March 2024 1stApril2023 31st March 2024
Internal banktransfers** £19,784.00 -€19,784.00 £- £- 1-
Bauer Radio’s cash for kids £5,050.00 -€5,050.00 £- £- £-
MEC Household Support £1,000.00 -€1,000.00 £- £- £-
Memorial Bench Collection £408.00 -€408.00 £- £- 1-
National Lottery Community fund £9,999.00 -€9,999.00 £- £- £-
The Rank Foundation £20,000.00 -120,000.00 £ £ 1-
Thirteen Housing Group £1,219.01 -€1,219.01 £- £- 1-
CAF £- £100.00 -€100.00 £- £100.00 1-
Unrestricted cash income £- £169.50 -€169.50 £ £169.50
Cleveland Cable £948.66 -€948.66 1- £1,000.00 -E 1,000.00 £- £1,948.66 1-
Coulby Newham Baptist Church £37.40 -€37.40 1- £- £37.40 1-
EcoShop £ €20,896.50 £45,847.18 E33,95443 £32,789.25 £20,896.50 £32,789.25
Esh Greener Communities £2,296.00 -€2,296.00 1- £- £2,296.00
Feastof Fun £510.21 £3,686.00 -€2,690.89 £1,505.32 £- £510.21 £1,505.32
Go Fund Me 1- £6,561.56 -€6,561.56 €- £6,561.56
Gym Donations £45.00 £480.00 -€160.00 £365.00 £- £45.00 £365.00
HenrySmith Foundation £2,641.26 -€2,641.26 1- £- £2,641.26
Newton PCC £. £329.90 £500.00 -€829.90 £ £329.90
North East Help Unk £891.00 -€891.00 £- £3,518.51 -€3,518.51 £- £4,409.51
Parish ofSt Nicholas £- £450.00 -€450.00 1- £450.00
Personal Restricted £946.68 -€907.46 £39.22 1- £946.68 £39.22
Tees Valley Community Foundation (Warm £676.41 -€676.41 £- 1- £676.41
Spaces)
Trip Contributions * £3,082.45 €3,112.62 -€7,74775 -€1,552.68 £- £3,082.45 -€1,552.68
Unrestricted Donations £- £32,048.83 £63,282.93 -€59,988.33 £5,34L43 1 32,048.83 £35,343.43
Unrestricted (Garden) E £2,426.13 -€548.20 1 1,877.93 £ £1,877.93
VolunteerThankyou £1,000.00 -€1,000.00 £ 1-
Lythe PCC (EcoShop) £1,007.13 -€1,007.13 £- 1- £-
CerocTeesside (unrestricted) £- €170.00 -E 170.00 1- £-
Toddlers £100.00 €100.00 1- £- €100.00
Angrove Singers (unrestricted) £100.00 -€ 100.00 1.
Church donation (unrestricted) E- €500.00 -E 500.00 £- £-
Restricted personal (ops manager) £25,000.00 -€4,884.76 £20,115.24 £- £- £20,115.24
Teesside Uni (You Can) €500.00 €500.00 £. £ £500.00
Tees ValleyCommunity Foundation £2,500.00 -12,186.64 £313.36 £ €- €313.36
(Gardener)
GrandTotal £12,075.07 £94,845.76 -1 85,535.37 £21,385.46 €65,074.80 £112,826.24 -1 107,890.43 £ 70,010.61 £77,149.87 £91,396.07
Item Restricted Unrestricted Total
Labour and Staffing Costs
Wages -€43,403 -€30,534 -€73,937
Tax and Payroll Costs -€10,844 -€10,844
Expenses
Volunteer Expenses* -€1,000 -€1,109 -€2,109
External Labour Costs -€645 -€8,939 -€ 9,584
Total Labour and Staffing Spend -€45,048 -€51,427 -€96,475
Food, Products and Activity Packs -€10,197 -€38,141 -€48,338
Trips and Excursions -€7,353 -€1,044 -€8,397
Garden -€906 -€485 -€1,391
Community Donations -€300 -€300
Transport (Fuel) -€78 -€1,106 -€1,183
Rent, Utilities and Insurance -€676 -€8,779 -€9,455
External Services and Administration -€5,146 -€5,146
Equipment and ResourcesTotal -€1,379 -€1,578 -€2,957
Total Non-Labour and Staffing Spend -€20,589 -€56,578 -€77,167
Total Expenditure before
Depreciation -€65,637 -€108,004 -€173,642
3 Less Capitalised Spend £- -€245 -€245
Total Expenditure before
Depreciation -€65,637 -€107,759 -€173,397
3 Less Depreciation -€5,188 -€973 -€6,161
Total -€70,825 -€108,732 -€179,558

Category Asset Life
Vehicle 5 Years
Fixtures and Fittings 5 Years
Furniture 10 Years
Equipment 5 Years
Technology 3 Years
White Goods 5 Years

Restricted Value as at Unrestricted Value 31st
Asset Category 31st March 2024 March 2024
Alarm £485.80
Computer £- £4.50
Fixtures and Fittings £522.04 £460.78
Furniture £1,889.63 £1,465.80
Garden Equipment £58.33
Greenhouse £1,050.91
Gym Equipment £2,434.94
Matting £- £163.31
Phone £- £125.00
Play Equipment £- £271.87
Shelving £1,174.70 £225.32
Tyres £- £31.17
Van £5,000.00 £833.33
Wheelbarrow £102.59
White Goods £3,213.52
POS equipment £- £68.60
Grand Total £15,932.46 £3,649.69