ARD Trustees. report For the year ended May 2025 Achievements and Performance This yeor, we have maintained and f urther developed our support of the Shornbro¢k Deanery, in the on90in9 work as a Growing Faith Foundation Learning Hub. There have been chan9es in leadership within the hub, but the work continues, stren9thenin9 the links between parishes ond benef ices, and developing work in key areas. This includ the f urther development of work with young leaders. a focus on primary to secondary transition with support f rom Scripture Union, connections to others who have been able to provide trainin9 in Christian 9rondparenting and supportin9 chi Idren with additional needs and ongoin9 support f or individuol support for parishes and benef ices. This year. our other key areas of work have included the further development of f ree to download resources, made availoble to members through our resources website, developin9 a local network through monthly coff ee shop 9atherin9s, and more recently.. preparations to launch a new physical resource lendin9 library, thanks to a 9ront f rom 8ishop Rodf ord Trust, ond hove already had opportunities to moke these resources avoi lable to o locol toddler group. and schools, ministry outreach event. We have continued to netw¢rk with other orgonisations both nationally and locally. and have had f urther opportunities to deliver training, including a visit to the 8recon diocese conference in September. Financial Revi¢w The trustee's records of the f inancial tronsactions Lsndertaken by the charity f rorn which the annuol stotements of accounts are prepored have been maintained as required by Part 6 of the Charities Act 1993, as amended by the Charities Act 2006. Income during the year did not reach the threshold requiring an independent auditor. At the time of writin9 the charity does not have a reserves policy. The charity does not hold any f ixed assets. Duty of prudence - the trustees hove become aware over the post year that income is proving diff icult to obtain. We have been in discussion with Rural Missions (charity number 802305) and it was agreed by oll the trustees to mer9e with sold charity and close The Resources Cupboard as a charity ond close the bank account. The chority does not have any liabilities, and all f unds hove been tronsf erred to Rurol Missions. Pagje 2 of 3 Reg15tered Charity Number 1195711 www.Iheresour¢escupboard.co.uk
Trustees. report For the year ended May 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31" May 2025. Reference and administrative detalls of charity ond its trustees. The Resources Cupboard was re9lStered in Englond and Wales os a charity (Number 1195711) on the 3, September 2021. The re9lStered off ice of the charity is.. l Abbey Road Bedf ord Mk419LG The trustees under charity law who served durin9 the period and up to the date of this report were. Adam Eakins resigned 6/7123 Carolyn Smith Angela Clttrke Joanne Foster (resigned 2.12/24) Andrew Paul Bob Goody appointed 26/10/23 Anderson Hutchinson Wade appointed 26/10/23 Structure. Governance, and management The chdrity is governed by a Trust Deed established on Ilth June 2021 The trustees meet re9ulorly by zoom to discuss the strategic direction of the charity and to monitor pro9ress both f inanciolly and in terms of successf ul delivery of its activities. The day-to-day mana9ement is undertaken by the trustees and members. Objectives and Activities As stated in the trust deed: To odvance the Christi¢n religion f or the public benef it in Bedfordshire ond Nationally in accordance with the statement of faith by providing educotionol resources, a support network and trainin9 f to churches corryin9 Out missional activities. Page l 01.3 Registered Chaiity Nutllbei 1195711 www.theresourcescupboard.co.uk
Trustees. report For the year ended May 2025 This report was approved by the And signed on their behalf rustees on....-............ eaTro n9ela Clarke - Chair Pag7e 3 ot" 3 Registered Charity Numb&r 1195711 www.theresourcescupboard.co.uk
The Resources Cupboard Flnanclal Actlvltles Jun• 2024- May 2026 Jun 2024 . M 2026 Jun 2023- 2024 Inmmg Non roltr roitrthd ie6trtL#e Boo*•lM•torfal• 29.98 20.85 Donatlon. GA 255.02 Dofv•Won no GA 61.50 Tot•1 DonJ¢lo 318.82 Provl•lon DAY• R•oul•rQlvlng A•oul•rQlvlng GA Rtttrlct•d Fd.A•ll)urC•l Ubrnry D•¥glopm•nt 8h•mbrook D•8n•ry Pr¢J•¢t 8poakln9 Enyg8rnqnt• IV•b•lt• Inc¢yn• 321.30 110.JO 2.0ty).l>J ,541.17 7,335.97 167,10 102. Yolal Incom• 7,426.38 2,000.00 7,873.02 Co•t olsal TnlMrCo•l• Totsl Co•tol8al•s 30.00 Total 3.120.89 2.000.00 2.743.92 Exp•nd11rn• Bank ¢harge8 In¢1 paypal Book fr•r m•1• 68.9S 62.84 138.25 60.00
Dues and Subscriptions Merger Printing, Postage and Ststionery Rest¥ict8d- Resources Llbrary Oevelowneni Safeguafding seICe5 Speaklng Engagemenls & Travel Trainer Costs- Developmenl tralner expenses Trainin9 Courses Travel and Atcommodatyon 1.617.12 7.74 45.00 1.050.58 150. 100.00 2.800.1J) 2.184.00 315.98 40.97 56.89 web$itÈ 665.60 402.60 Total Expenditures Net Operatlng Income Other Income 5.685.87 3 186.55 Q565.18 £949.42 £442.63 Interest eamed 4.81 Total Other Income 4.81 Net Other Income 4.81 Net lncomellEXnd4lurej £2.$62A1 £949.42 £437.82
The Resources Cupboard Balance Sheet As of M•y 31. 2025 Totsl A•of of Ma 31 2024 Flx•d A•••t Totsl Fbx•d Ai•rt CM•h •t bank and In C•f Curr•nt•c¢t 1,342.99 Ply1 Stdpo Totil Cath It bank •NI In h 1.342.99 275.00 Tol•l D•blorn 276.00 N•1 wrr•ntu••l• 1.117.•9 Cr•dltorn: nounl• f•lllroJ du•t•lthln on•yMr Trnd• Crndlta CMdltor• Tol41 Trnrt• Cvedtorn o.oo Curr•nt tli¢ 0.00 T¢A•l ¢uff•nt U•bllbll•• 0.00 T¢)t•l Cr•(11orn: hlllr4 du• llNn on•y•w 00 0.00 N•t¢urrnrt4•••ts 1117.99 1.117.99 Chlrlty lund• R•t41n•d E•mlng• 1.817.99 2.055.81 437.82 T¢tsl Ch•rlty 400 1.017.99