**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1195197** Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 for Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 |||Page|| |---|---|---|---| |Report of the Trustees|1|to|4| |Statement of Financial Activities||5|| |Balance Sheet||6|| |Notes to the Financial Statements|7|to|10| |Detailed Statement of Financial Activities||11|| Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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** ## **Objectives and aims** The aim of to CIO is to help eradicate inequalities within our community, and to promote diversity and inclusion within the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, and to ensure that Unity stays within our Community. To achieve this our objectives are: 1. The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by: a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion; - b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity; - c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; - d) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity. 2. The promotion of racial and religious harmony for the benefit of the public by promoting communication and good relations between persons of different races and faiths and promoting knowledge and mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths. 3. The relief of people who are in need by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or social circumstances in such ways and by such means as the trustees shall determine. ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number** 1195197 ## **Principal address** 19 New Street Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1LU ## **Trustees** Ms L Pointer Cllr R Mehta Ms J Ward Ms R Dhatt Mrs K Dass (appointed 19.7.22) Page 1 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## **Main Activities** During the past 12 months we have been able to continue to support the local communities in resolving issues relating to cultural differences and misunderstandings, and bringing people together to help those in need irrespective of their backgrounds. Our membership has grown to over forty Faith, Cultural, and Community Groups, who have the same goal of continuing our efforts of keeping ‘Unity’ with the ‘Community’. Below is a summary of our major activities during these past 12 months: ## **Armed Forces Covenant** In March 2023 The Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and achieved the Bronze award. Signing this covenant shows the commitment of the Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council and all of its members in supporting our Armed Forces, both those who currently serve as well as our veterans. ## **Out of Hours Emergency Food Service** During the past year we continues to provide Emergency Food Parcels to families and individuals in need. These continue to be a mix of collections and deliveries. Our Grant from Telford and Wrekin Council allowed us to continue our Out of Hours service, We have also received donations of food and goods from multiple donors which have assisted over 10,000 residents within the Telford and Wrekin Borough. During this past 12 months we have delivered the following: **9,832** Emergency Food Parcels distributed **147,480** meals provided Page 2 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## **Community Engagement** During the previous 12 months, we have had the pleasure of working with many groups to help bring diversity and inclusion to all members of the community. We have been able to go into local primary and secondary Schools during South Asian Heritage Month in July 2022 to deliver Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion workshops to over 1,000 students, to help them to better understand the diverse world around them. We were also able to hold several events at our community hub, which covered such areas as Black History Month, Diwali, the King’s Coronation, and other diversity-related events. ## **Warm Space Project** In Nov 2022 we received funding to deliver a Warm Space project. This allowed us to open up our Community Hub to local residents who may be struggling with heating their homes, in need of a hot meal, or just to come together for a bit of company. The funding allowed us to run the project from Dec 22 through the end of March 23, which ran for 2 days per week. Those in attendance were able to keep warm, have a hot meal, a hot drink, play some games, or to socialise. Due to the success of the Warm Space project, we put out a fundraiser campaign to allow us to continue this service. This service then became our “Chit-Chat” café, which runs every Thursday 1pm-3pm and all are welcome. ## **Interfaith Santa** With the support of the Telford and Wrekin Council, Balfour Beatty, and many volunteers we were able to deliver our Mobile Santa Grotto to the streets of Telford and Wrekin for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. This is now the third year that we have been able to bring our Interfaith Father Christmas to the children of the Borough. Overall, it is estimated that 2,000+ children experienced the Mobile Grotto. We also delivered over 1,500 Selection Boxes to vulnerable children during that time. We also gave over 200 presents to children who would overwise not receive anything due to the financial crisis that is affecting many families in our community. Page 3 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## **Christmas Day Meals** On Christmas Day 2022, we prepared and delivered hot Christmas meals to over 250 vulnerable adults, many of whom were placed in homeless shelters around the Telford and Wrekin Borough, as well as elderly individuals and couples who were struggling. We were also able to hold a sit-down meal at our community Hub for those who wanted some company on the day. We provided additional treats to add an extra smile to those we served. Over 40 volunteers from the many communities that make up the T&W Interfaith Council gave up their time on Christmas day to help prepare, serve, and deliver Christmas meals. It was again a truly ‘Interfaith Christmas’, where all came together to serve those in the greatest need. ## **Easter Egg Project** During Easter 2023 the Board of Trustees, with support from our volunteers wanted to continue the Easter Egg Project to support the local community, including vulnerable families and individuals. As a result of public support and donations, we were able to deliver over 800 Easter Eggs to vulnerable individuals and families across the borough. Our Easter Smile campaign has been a great success for the third year running. The smiles on each child’s face is the reason why our volunteers love this project. ## **Finance: Funding, Donation and Grants** Funding and donations for 22/23 financial year have been received from several sources, including: - Telford and Wrekin Council - Veolia - Bournville Village Trust - West Mercia Police - Severn Trent Water - Local Parish and Ward Councils - Arnold Clarke - Energize Shropshire - Plus, donations from so many wonderful individuals Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Cllr R Mehta - Trustee Page 4 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 |31.5.23
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
249,804
Other trading activities
2
3,792
**Total**
253,596
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
3
90,482
Other
78,594
**Total**
169,076
**NET INCOME**
84,520
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
156,929
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
241,449|31.5.22
Total
funds
£
267,137
2,000| |---|---| ||269,137| ||102,106
74,266| ||176,372| ||92,765
64,164| ||156,929| The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## Balance Sheet |Balance Sheet|| |---|---| |31 May 2023
31.5.23
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
6
37,748
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Cash at bank and in hand
203,701
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
203,701
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
241,449
**NET ASSETS**
241,449
**FUNDS**
7
Unrestricted funds
241,449
**TOTAL FUNDS**
241,449|31.5.22
Total
funds
£
37,360
119,569| ||119,569| ||156,929| ||156,929| ||156,929| ||156,929| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 March 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: R Mehta - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. ## **Income** All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ## **Expenditure** Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ## **Tangible fixed assets** Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. ## **Taxation** The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ## **Fund accounting** Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ## **Hire purchase and leasing commitments** Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. ## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES** |**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**||| |---|---|---| ||31.5.23|31.5.22| ||£|£| |Other revenue|3,785|2,000| |Interest income|7|-| ||3,792|2,000| continued... Page 7 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 ## **3. RAISING FUNDS** ## **Raising donations and legacies** |Support costs|31.5.23
£
90,482|31.5.22
£
102,106| |---|---|---| ## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2023 nor for the year ended 31 May 2022. ## **Trustees' expenses** There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 May 2023 nor for the year ended 31 May 2022. ## **5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ||Unrestricted| |---|---| ||fund| ||£| |**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**|| |Donations and legacies|267,137| |Other trading activities|2,000| |**Total**|269,137| |**EXPENDITURE ON**|| |Raising funds|102,106| |Other|74,266| |**Total**|176,372| |**NET INCOME**|92,765| |**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**|| |Total funds brought forward|64,164| |**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|156,929| continued... Page 8 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council ## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 ## **6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** |**COST**
At 1 June 2022
Additions
At 31 May 2023
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 May 2023
At 31 May 2022
**7.**
**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**Comparatives for movement in funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Motor
vehicles
£
34,000
-
34,000
34,000
34,000
At 1.6.22
£
156,929
156,929
Incoming
resources
£
253,596
253,596
At 1.6.21
£
64,164
64,164|Computer
equipment
Totals
£
£
3,360
37,360
388
388
3,748
37,748
3,748
37,748
3,360
37,360
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.5.23
£
£
84,520
241,449
84,520
241,449
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(169,076)
84,520
(169,076)
84,520
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.5.22
£
£
92,765
156,929
92,765
156,929| |---|---|---| continued... Page 9 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 ## **7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
269,137
269,137|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(176,372)
92,765
(176,372)
92,765| |---|---|---| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.6.21
£
64,164
64,164|Net
movement
in funds
£
177,285
177,285|At
31.5.23
£
241,449| |---|---|---|---| ||||241,449| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
522,733
522,733|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(345,448)
177,285
(345,448)
177,285| |---|---|---| ## **8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 May 2023. Page 10 Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Council Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2023 |Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 May 2023||| |---|---|---| ||31.5.23|31.5.22| ||£|£| |**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**||| |**Donations and legacies**||| |Donations|64,717|57,018| |Grants|166,992|204,523| |Hire cost|18,095|5,596| ||249,804|267,137| |**Other trading activities**||| |Other revenue|3,785|2,000| |Interest income|7|-| ||3,792|2,000| |**Total incoming resources**|253,596|269,137| |**EXPENDITURE**||| |**Other**||| |Charitable activities|76,495|72,398| |Light & heat|2,099|1,868| ||78,594|74,266| |**Support costs**||| |**Management**||| |Rent|14,070|12,260| |Travelling expenses|-|1,664| |Insurance|798|985| |Motor expenses|5,478|3,937| |Telephone|2,961|365| |Postage and stationery|3,746|368| |Advertising|1,038|1,277| |PPE costs|-|691| |Repairs & maintenance|46,178|63,926| |Pointguard Consultancy|14,075|12,000| ||88,344|97,473| |**Finance**||| |Bank charges|35|-| |**Information technology**||| |Computer costs|2,103|4,633| |Total resources expended|169,076|176,372| |**Net income**|84,520|92,765| This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 11