Charity registration number. 1196213 Greener and Cleaner Annval Report and Financial Statements fortheyear Ended 31 Marth 2024
Greener and aeaner Contents (continued) Reference and Administrative Detai15 Trustees, Report 2to13 Independent Examiner's Report 14 Statement of Financsal Activities 15 Balan Sheet 16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17to30
Greener and Cleaner Reference and Administrative Details Chair Kate Rhule Trustee5 Kate Rhule Ewan Buck Carrie Hettmeyer Maria Sraines Kevin Withane CharEty Registration Number 1196213 Principal Offi Contingent Work% 3 Broadway Buildin Elmfield Road Bromley BRI ILW Independent Examiner Fteld Sullivan Umited 9 Ha & Billet Road London SE3 ORB Banke Metro Bank 72-76 High Street Brornley BRI IEG Ctropetative Bank PO Box 250 Skelmetsdale Lancashire WN86 Page I
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report The trustees present the annual report together wtth the financial statewnent5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The finantièl statements comply with the charivs 8oveming doturne¥ the Charitie5 Act 2011 and the Statement of Recomtnended Practice (applicable to chartties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Staodard applicable in the UK and Republrc of Ireland- FRS 1021 issued in October 2019. CHARITABLE OBJEcllNEs AND AcnvrnES Greever and Ueaner 8rew out of the community- We are a passionate and ambitious team of changemaker5. committed to working in collaboration and £rowing together. We recognise and celebrate the partlClP3tion of our team, volynteers and communtties. We respett [pIe and value dNersity and work to create non-judgmental spaces that are vibrant and heatthy places to work volunteer. ensuring a p05ttive work-life balance and a joyFul nd optirni5tic tearn culture. Our Objettives As set out in the Governing document our charitable objettive5 are: The promotion of the conservation. protection and improvement of the natural and built environrnenL and the prudent use of rtatural resotjrces lor the public beneftt in particular bv.. l. Advanung education and raising awareness of climate change, resources scarcity. peak oil and economic resilienie and peT50nal measures which can be taken by individuals to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of their households and communitie5: 2. Promoting the development ènd protection of habitats required to support and encourage biodiversity within commun¢ties,' 3. Carrying out air quality improvement 1vIty to benÈfrt ldeThts most at rsk and 4. Promoting individual. community and organisatioftal commf(ment to a reductKTrn in co2 emÈssions, energy saving. reductng relian upon carLN)n emittin8 ener8y sources. and increasing resilience to source scarcity. Our Purpose Greener and Cleaner delivers locally but thinks, and infiLnces. nationally. Our vision is to normalise 36Tre8 5UStainable livin& through a non-judgernental peer-to-peer approach, so that all elements of the community feel emwjwered to take ¥riort in how they live, work and play and in how they se their voice and push for chang This collaborative, community-based apprch. wth inclusion and aCsibIlity at its heart. helps join up the community through supportive networks, cate purr)se and connettion and increase ski115 and active lrfestyle5. Through agile testing of approaches (lIv. and an OPen-)Urce eth05. we support hubs and organisations across the UK seeking to learn more alut the gatewdys into sustainable Imng for different demographics and enable them to connect with the environmental challenges our world face5. Through this we will provide a supportive space forgovemment and busines5 to take more ambitious artion for change. Page 2
Greener and Cleaner Tnee$, Report (continued) Inspiring people to become Greenerand aeaner The trustees have paid due regard to guidan issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what attivities the charity should undertake. Our theory of change airns tg achieve an actNated. infomied community using their Choi and voices to gèlvani5e 5U5tainability in how they worl li¥e an(J play. To do this we need to eM>wer and support our community to take action. through inc3$In8 their knowledge. motivatton. skills and confidence in this area and forrnin8 networks to use our collective power. We aiJn to ensure that SU5tainability feels relevant to all elements of the community through stron8 partnership5, worknng together to address the fvndamental challenges we face. Our modet is based on peer-tc*peer sharin& eMwering Ictsl people io educate and faolitate others in their own cornmunity. to understand the local impacts of high carbon lifestyles and biodiverstty loss, and how sustainable living 15 relEvaRt to their own lives. These actiwties take place via our online platf0m, in person at the Hub. in our allotrnent garden and at partnership events in the community. We are working to do thi5 through.. En3blin8 (Building Knowledge and 5killsll Exemplifying {In¢reasing ConfideKe and MothatlonllEncouraging Conversations • Sustsinability Hub- We operate our 'Hub' in a unit in the popular Glades 5hopp¥ng Centre in Bromley. The Hub 15 open S dayslweek and is predorninantly Enanned by volunteer5. Suprted by a Hub Manager. tt is 3 place where visitors can drop in to ask questions and be inspired by the changes others have made.. to make and e1ve practical a(fvice.' learn atM)Ut the climate and biodiveTsity challenges,. borrow equipment frorn the brary of Things: by local made sustainable products and find information on community groups. apps and local scheme5 gutded by ourvolunteers. Volunteer ProEramme- We support volunteers to be able to man our sustainability hub and provide them with the op)rtUnIty to attend Carbon Literacy and other training to increase their knowledge and Everts Programme: We run an artive event5 progrdmme runnin8 events 3-4 timeslweek. suprM)rted by our Events Manager, these teach skills. host workshops and di5CUS5ion evÈnts. Show what others are doing and hold the space for other5 to lead initiatr¥es. Online 5UPPOrt: We facilitate local people to empower each other through their stories. knowledge, ski115. resources and time sharing online in oui Facebook group and through our webstte. Community allotmentr. Our community allotment and garden provides a space for volunteers to gain skills in growing and supporting biodwerstty and for local residents to join workshop5 on growing related tOPlCS. Business engagement. We tske discussions on sustainability into local businesse5 and membership organisations through lunch and learn se5si¢)ns and bespoke workshops teaching carbon literacy skills. Page 3
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report (continued) Engaging all IEmpoweringl Expanding voices • Orzanisation outreach- We bring l(xal Sla1 organiSat*ns. representing dtfferent demographits together to explore how sustainability relates to them. We also provide training in carbon literacy for IrKal organisations. Demographic focuses: Specific progrnmmes engage drfferent deraphICs. and through a programme of co-design ènd testing we will ensure that we can develop the entry ways for them to engage with climate change, air pollution and biodiveT5tty. Young people focus: Our first demographic proEramme focuses on engaging young people. We deliver programmes, activities and events at The Hub. in Schools acr05S South east London and with other P8rtners to help us reach a diverse communtty of children and young people. • Busbness outreath: ThrOh our outreach work wtth btjsinesses we enEaEe local organisations on what role theycan play sn sustainabiltty. Volunteer programme: Our volunteer programme aims to provide purpose and connectioa for the local comrnunity. Creating a strong network that empowers volunteers to support thange. Additional Public Benefft In addition to the work we do to drive a more sustainable society. redu cartkm ernission5 and improve biodiversity. we achieve a number of Cbeneffts. These include-. Providinz purpose and connection for our volunteers and vlent attendees. encouraging them to be active in other parts of their lives, thweby supwjrting betrer physical and mental heatth Increasing the soft and hard 5kn115 of our volunteer5 and Iordl communtty better preparing thern for the workplace., Bringing local organisations together to network and leam from each other. creatimg relatK>nships and commvnities of practice- Creating opportunities to relieve financial hardship Ill our 'harde5t to help. communities. through eTrcoura8ing repair and reuse. promoting shared ownership, and educatin8 local residents in sustainable living to create money saving opportuntties whi15t reducing waste. ACHIEVEMENT5 AND PERFORMAIICE Our Artivrties in 202>2024: A year of continued growth a¥KI wnsoltdatiDn Greener & Cleaner began the year brimming with confÉdence and ready to transftion into a #ronger, more matu and even more impacrful organisattron. The year has Certain had many hiEhli£hts las well as a few thallenEesl and our work was recoEnised by three awards.. Founder, Parisa Wright was presented wtth the Local Hero Award by Mytirne Active Greener & Cleaner was a finalist for Best Ch3rity in theABBBAs Award5 Greener & aeaner volunteer5 won recogvition for exceptional Sery1 at the Community links Bromley Awards Page 4
Greener and aeaner Trustees, Report (continued) The reputation of Greener & Cleaner in influencin& educatlAg and t)Weng has continued to gr(Iw through our many gifted workshop facilttators and speakers who often take up opportunitie5 to engage wtth specific audiences Skjch as 8ovemment. businesses. charities and community groups. This has inclvded= Parisa Wright's TED Talk on SustoitJobNlityR?rEveryone • Sharing the leamine from ovr joumey so far wtth Ir1 councils and NGOS through a webinar for ASHDEN'5 greener communities network. a webinar with Etheld aimate Attion Hub 3nd at Anthrtspy 23. Corporate piesentstions and trainin& whith have grown and been delNered to businesses including tTV. EdenTree. BUPA. Bank of Amwica and The Globe Theatre. These a a150 an imwrtant source of fundin8 for the or6ani5ation and this yearcontributed over £13,( Delivery of Carbon Ltreracy TrainÉng or Carbon Fre5k to 60 people • We continued to src on the Bromley Biodiversity Partnership and the Country5Éde Consultative Panel and this year we itiirbed the Brcxnley Town Centre Steering Group and the Bromley Economic Developmellt Fofum. We collaboTated wth Mums for Lunes on clean air campaigning. • We continued to chair and help grow the Bromley Environment Network (that we helped foundl it now has over 60 mber organisations rnost of whom a Hot environmental groups or charities. We partnered wtrh the London marathon on delivering rwcling and reuse stations. including Sending team of 30 people to help make ths happen on the day and will be their sustainabiltty charity for all stations at the start next year. • We worked wrth NE¥fA/ucL on a research projecr to help test The Strategy Room platform for consulting the wjblic around 5UStainability lated thangesto public seEwtces and infrastrutture. It would take far tco long to cover all of our achievements thi5 year but what follows is a brief summary of some of them........... Page 5
Greener and aeaner TTustee5' Report (continued) Childrenj young people and famlies The year began with an inter-school fashion show the tulmination of a National Lottery funded sustainable fashion projert in which we worked wtth around 165 students from seven secondary sihoo15 in SoLrth East London irEcluding 44 students in two special schools, all of whom had additional needs. Feedback from the projett showed that 96% of students felt more confident to uprycle clothes and 76% felt more confident that their attions will have a positive impact on the environment. Acros5 the year. nearfy 40 sessions were delivered in schools, involving 10 primary schools and 6 secondary schools. covering subjects such as plastK pollution. kKal wildlrfe and food. The following is typical of the great feedback frorn teachers.. "Claire come to ourschoolond worked our Yeur3clu55es on animals rtrisk of emnrtion and theirhobitu workshop wosvery ht7nds-on ondprorticul whi¢h engoged the children ond ensuredfontostic outcomes- my class hovenotstoppedspeoking ul10 itsince Attwities at The Htsb ha¥e continued to attract large numbers of children and families and this has helpe(l open up all age convers*ions around sustainable l1vi. ActrtIes have iftcluded: Weekly art and craft sessions Costume makiwkg se55ions for events such as Halloween & World BLK>k Day- saving familie5 money and reducing landfill. Extra workshops during school holidays ihroughout the year, including 5e55K)ns in the Glade5 atrium. Monthly baby & toddler group- Grow Up Greener. An indusive meet-up for rnurn5. dad5. grandparents, car$I Th@ WTld Glades inr(iatrve was another highlight. with its mission io ¢ate the worl£Ys most Wildliffriendlv shopping centre. Thi5 was delivered in partnership with the Glades Shopping Centre and was opportunity to engage with a wider audience. The H(tb team delive two 2hr workshop5 every Thursday for 5 wee. all were fully booked with arountl 20 people attending each. Page 6
Gne[ and Cleaner TTUStees' Report (continued) Community Hub Our Community Hub in the Glades Shoppsng cent continues to establish itself not only as a place where local people can get advice and 5UP¥X)rt on INing sustainabty but also as a space that welcome5 and celebrates all parts of our cornrnunty and helps reduce isolation and tackle cost of livin8 challenges. its kation PTovide5 a unique opportunity for u5 to capitalise on the huge foorfall that ets and the face to face contatt that thi5 affords. There were over 11,O(X) visils to the hub during the year- %)rne to anend events. some to just stt but many people just wander in out of curiostty. We a mindful of the need to diverstfy our ftjnding stream5 and for the Hub to play its part in supporting our fundraising endeavour5. To this end we have begun to explore the commercial capacTty of the hub through 'Premium' (paid for) workshops and courses and by b005ttng sales of handmade products. We Still have a lon8 way to go but this year raised over £S.SK in these way5. The Christmas Fair and associated raffle and auction proved to be a huge success brtn8in8 in over £135K and almost 21KXI people over the two days. It was a year that saw ar least 137 unique events along with 50 Knit & Crochet sessions and 50 Saturday Mending Clinics and manyfirsts including-. The prernIe of Paul Reatys stirnulating and thoiJ8ht provoking play Ile Antimuls A Clothes Swap. which has now become a quartedy evertt. A monthly Climate Cafe wtth a dtfferent topic of discussion each month People Planet Pastry 3 session for lotal businesse5 and the public who want to make eco changes. • An Eco Book Club which has become particulady PK)pular among volunteers and our wider supporter group. A drop-in Repair Cafe. which again has become a regular event • An annual Sustainable Wedding event Some of the feedback we've received Yhe kln9 ond ¢rochet group hos become the ntre of my weel tretiting with others of SD mony borkgrounds tsnd oges ond tiein9 oble to meetnewpeople" • hOtO wonderfu1p1a. ond *wnderfulstaff. f¥e borrothe1"Netzer0. Be the Change You Wanttow. A necessoryoddition to ourlive Volunteering Volunteers have played a crtKial role in the organisatioft. particularly with¢n the Community Hub but this year we have taken the opwrtuntty provided by a successful bid to the Bromley In0vatIon Fund to diversify the roles available so that we can support other area5 of our work and attract a broader range ol people. This is already beginnin8to pay dlv5dends. wth new volunteers now invo]ved as". Repair technicians - people vmth expertise in e1ertr0ni. carpentry and sewifig etc supwrting our Repair Cafe gvents Assistants- providing back up to ourworkshop facilitators Creative Technicians - Making items from raed materia15 for fundraising sale5 and encouraglng a create upcycle and mend cultu. Page 7
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report (continued) Community Gardener- supportingthe development of our communtry gard Community Ambassador- helping connect wtth other organisations aTrd the wider community In February. we hosted a Volunteers. Fair In The Glade5 shopping centre. orgarki5ed in collaboration with Comtnunity bnks Bromley. providing a great opportuntty for us to engage with local people about the drfferent volunteering roles that we offer and the WO of the charity. It also proved to be a good event for networkifig with other organisations. We have 8150 run corporate volunteer events throughout the year. offering businesses the opportunity for their employees to support our work and gain exposure to sustainability issues. These days also support the mental well beinz of employees and provide an additional stream of income for Greener & Ueaner. Example of ttese events re= A bag making Isewingl ¥vorkshop fv Bank of America • A day at the community garden for Trust Payments Communbty Garden The community garden has beneffted enorrnously from the new wave of volunteers and partnership wr(h GoodGym and this has meant that we have been able to run m¢)re regular act4Vities with less dependency on one or two people. We have been able to tske on some MO significart projects to transform the layout of the site and move towards making tt more acsSIble lo everyone. incIling creation of a seating area, pergola and raised bed5 a5 well as levelling out the entrance area. Thi5 year we have been able to welcome other organisations such as Bromley Mencap and CASPA to the commtjnity garden and we [k forward to fvrther developing opportuntties for its usefor therapeutic attnfities. Page 8
Greener and Cleaner Trustees. Report {continued) Outreach and Partnership Outreach to organisation5 ha5 been an important bridge for us into diverse commuftities and a means of ensurin8 that we are enga8ing with under-represented audsences and community leaders. Our Outreach Coordin3tor ha5 continued to build relatronships wÈth faith groups, tenants and [dentS a5ClatiOnS and a range of community organisations and we have also introduced the volunteer role of Community Ambassador a$ 3n opportunity to establish an ongoing latIonShIp with specific OrgalsatKYnS and a more established meaRs of engagement. A good example of this work has been the BUPA funded projett designed to equip staff and volunteers to address sustainability issues within their own organisations. Fundin8 provided the additional capactty for us to consult with partners to identrfy needs and areas of interest and then delruer appropriate worksknps. Feedback at the end of the project was that 48% said theywould defin¥tely seek to learn fvrther 5UStainability ski115 81% said they felt su#ainabilitywas relevant to their fNeslthe £harity they wgrked with Other examples of our outreach work have indtEded= Sta115. workshops and displays at wider community events and actmties such as school fayres and summer festival5 Outreach event5 such as tk>wnham Comwnunrty Day, Lwsham 8nd Queen Elizabeth hospital and a community ctFdesign day at the hub with over 20 cofflfflunity 8roups and charities representing marginalised communiiies Support and Thanks A huge thanks goe5 to our staff. volunteets. professionals. stakeholder5. donors. funders and wider network of supporters who have all played thei¥ part in makÉng this year the success th3t it has been_ We greatly appreciate the support from all the trusts. loundations, companies. event or8ani5er5 and indivi(Juals who supported Greener and Cleaner dur¢ng the year. In 202312024 ourstatutory, charitable trust, foundation5 and corporate donors were- Accord Services knmr(ed Cotrtingent Works Arnazon UK The David Famity Foundation The ASAMAA CharitableTrust The D'oyty Carte Charttable Trusr Ashden Climate Solutions Eden Tree Investment Management The Ashley Family FOndatIOn Eva's Ener8y Assured Guaranty UK limited Gower Slreer Aviva UK Groundwork UK Barclays Execution Services LUSH Benefact Group Maguire Baylis Bromley Council A New Direction London Page9
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Rewrt (continued) 8romley Rotary Schroder Investment Management BUPA Global & UK Shake5peare's Globe Business Junction Shell UK Capltal Estate Agents The Funding Network Co-op Local Communrty Fund Trust Payments Centre for aimate Chan8e and knial Transformation FINANaAL REVIEW The financial staternents for the year arÈ sÈt out ort pagÈ$ 15 to 16_ They have been prepared in accordance wtth the accounting policies set out on pages 17 to 20 and comply with its corlstllutiort and applicable law. Income Tot81 income for the financial year amounted to £239344. Restricred income Funding totalling £60.241 from several indrvidual charitable trusts and other sources Enable(l us to carry out sorre tsf the specrfic projects and activities detailed in our"Attivities in 2023-2024- report. unstricted income Unrestricted income continues to be an essential part ol our charitrfs funding and we are especialty grateful to 811 those who provtde funding in unresrritted fom). Such monies supplement our restrirted funds and, in 2023-3024, funded the continued work of our Community Hub as well as providing the essential management and adrninistration of the chartty wtthout which it could not operate. In total. unrestricted income in the year amounted to £179.103. A variety of community-based events and sponsored challen8e5 undertaken with the help of our staff. volunteers and supporters raised a total of £18.405 which contributed s*Jb5tantially to our income for this year. We are most grateful to all our supportefs and volunteers who (Jonated their time. skills and energy to make these events a sijccess. Operating ¢osts Our total expenditure in the year was £340.107. A considerable amount of this was met of a surplus of funds generated during the previous accounting peri(MY and hdd at 31 March 2023 to fund specific actiwtie5 during 2023-2024. Whilst mindful that our seIceS could not be ddivered without the essential work of our support team and the premises from which we operate, we are conscious of the need to keep support costs (those not incurred directly to deliver servicesl at a low level without affeLting the levels of sefvice we provide and all eFforts a made to achieve thi5. Page 10
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report (continued) Our financial results do not include the impatt of ourvolunteers whose support is a trefflendous help in providing our services and keeping our costs down. In the year we benefftted from the 5eNce5 of 70 voluateers. a5 well a5 12 employees on a full time eouivalefit bas. Reserves policy In accordance with Charity Cfynmission guidelines the trustees have considered the level of reserves which it is appropriate for the charityto hold. The trustees have decided that our ObjeCte is to maintsin unrestricted fvnds at a level which represents between three and six months of unrestricted expenditure. bearrng in mind any cornmitted income for the coming year. As of 31 March 2024 the charivs unrestrirted reserves We £101.038 which represented slightly over 6 months, cover. This excess will be spent down in 2024-2025 and it is expected that reserves will fall within the desired range then. fjoing Concem In the tru5tees' view there are no material uncertainties around thetharivs abilitytocontinue as a going contem. Future Plans Our strategy 202>2026. which sets out our vtsion, mission. values and key goals for the four years, is being implemented and no change 15 ¥1S8ged in ihe operation of the charity. StRUCtURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAfjEM Governing Document 7he charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI. govemed by rts constitutKJn. Greener & Cleaner was registered with the Charity Commission owt 20 October 2021. The objects of the charity are to protect and promote the local environment for the benefft of the public by promoting the benefits frorn. and providing education around. personal measures which can be taken in order to contribute to reducing the cartrKFn footprint of their households and communitie5. Page 11
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report {continued} Board of Trustees Trustees and Offir5 The trustees and officers serving during theyear and since the year end were as follows= Trustees.. Kate Rhule Ewan Buck lappK)inted 20 July 20231 Carrie Heitmeyei lappointed 20 July 20231 Maria Staines Kevin Withane lapwinied 20July 20231 Mark Summerbdl (resigned 31 May 20241 Harvey Guntrip Iresigned 16 July 20231 David Hullah (resigned 30January 20241 Chair. Kate Rhule New tTU5tees are appointed by the Board of Tnotees and serve for a periiyj of three years after which they may seek re-appointment. The trustee5 meet. as a Tron-eXe l)ody, at least quarterly. Responsibility for the day-tIFday management of the charity rests with the senior management team. although the trustees seNe certain matrers for their decision. These matte[5 include the approval of the strategy and busine55 plan. approval of the charitV5 budget and monr(oAnE of financtal performance. The Board is also responsible for approving new senior posts and for reviewing the performance of the senior management team. The Board of Trustees Seeks to have a balance of skills and experience, indtsding in general management, fiNance, chartty governance, servtces delivery, climate change and en¥iroAmental sustaiftabilty. During the year two trustees retTred and one more trustee ha5 retired si¥Ke the year end. The Board recrusted and inducted three new trustee5 during the year and is now attively recruiting to appoint new trustees to add to the depth and breadth of skills oft the Board of Trustees. Management The trustees delegate day to day management of the charity to it5 senior management team. The Board formally reviews the overall effectiveness of the management strutture as part of ihe budget setting process for the next year. Strategy Our strategy 2023-2026. which sets out our vision. miwon. values and key goals for the four years. has been pproved and is being implemented. Page 12
Greener and aeaner Trustees. Report (continued) Risk Management The Board of Trustee5 has Condted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register ha5 been established and 15 kept under regular ew. Where appropriate. Systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the chartty laces and these are periodically rewewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Statement of Trustees. Responsbsllts The trustees are resrxJnsiblÈ for preparing the tnotees. rekKJrt and the finaftcial statements in accordance with the United KingdDm Accounting Standar(ts IunttL¥J King(k)m Generalty Accepted Accounting Prarticel and applicable law and wulations. The law applicable to charities requires the trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each fivancial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resourc* of the Iharity for that period. In preparing these finaticial statements. thetru5tees are required to.. select sur(able accounting policies and then apply them corsistent. observe the methods and principles in the thartties SORP- rnake judgements and e5titN3tes that are reasonable and prudenr state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subseLt to any material departu$ dixlosed and explained in the financial statements- and prepare the fFnanoal statements on the going corwn basis unle55 tt is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accounting records that disclose th reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Att 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(MJ8. and the provisions of the constitution. The tn2stee5 are also reswnsible for safeguarding the assets of the chariry and hence for taking asOnable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for ihe maintenance and integrrty of the COrrate and financial information included on the charitable company's websr(e_ Le8i513tion governin8 the preparatton and di55ernination of financial starements may drfFer from legislation in other jurisdittions. The annual report was approved bythetrustee5 ofthe chafiry on 20 November 2024 and signed on its behalf bv.. Kate Rhule Chair and twstee Page 13
Gener and aeaner Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Greener and aeaner I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accovnts of thecharity forthe year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activtfies, the Balance Sheet and related notes. This report is Made solely to the charitvs trustees, as a t. in èccordance wtth Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work ha5 been undertakeTr so that I might state to the charÈiVs trustees those matters l am required to State to them in this rerxTrrt and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent perrnitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charitvs trustees as a body, for my work, for this report. orforthe opinions I have fomied. Responsibilittes and basis of report As the charity trustees of Greener and Cleaner you are resp)nsible for the preparatiofi of the accounts i accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 20111'the ACVI. I report in respÈtt of my examination of the Greener and Cleaner's accounts carrsed out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in earrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be requlred in an audst and conseouently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers In £Niftg their op5nion on the financial statements. The planning and condutt of an audit goes beyond the limtted 35surance that an independent examination can provide. ConsequeTrtly l expre55 no opinion 35 to whether the financial sratements present a'true and fairf wew and my report is limited th those spectfic matters set out in the independent examinerfs 5taternent. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed rny examination. I confirni thar no material matters have come to rTry attention in connection with the examination giving me cau5eto believe that its any material resrtt.. l. accounting records were not kept in respect of Greener and aeaner 35 required by section 130 of the Att,. or 2. the financial statements do noi accord with those records- or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting reouirements coNcerning the form and content of accouftts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2(N)8 other than any requirernent that the accounts give a ttrue and *air View which rs rtot a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this re in order to enable a proper understanding of the actounts to be reached. rim Sullivan FCA Field Sullivan Limited 9 Hare & Billet Road London SE3 ORB Page 14
Greenerandaeaner Statenrtof Artancial Aclrvitses for the Year Ended 31 March 20Z4 Totsl 2021to 31 SIMawth2024 Vwe5trltt March202a Donations and legaoe5 chaiitabaCtArytS IS)4 17.932 10.347 41 i.L65 17,932 10.347 577.755 14.039 7.115 577.755 14.039 7,315 Othpriradingarnwitk Ttstsi inciNr 179.103 fQ.24l 239.344 S99.109 599.109 Expenditurtoh.. RaiSinÈ (und5 137.CffA} P63.1591 t37A>I 1303.0531 .3611 1373.6001 {393941 1373.6WI Total expenditure 139J9fj1 IYO.1071 1376.9611 Net movement infunds 112LIIO) 20347 {IW,763) 221148 221148 Rec¢mciltitsrt0tfundS TotsifuThds brouÈhtfDn¥ard 221M8 222.148 Totallunds tsrftedforward IOL038 20,347 121.385 221148 222.148 Thefund5 treèkdo¥mfvr2073 In rthÈi8.
Greener and aeaner IReglstration number: 1196213) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Note fixed assets Tangible assets 12 14.292 28.584 Current assets Debtors 13 11.252 103.683 6,319 202,338 Cash at bank and in hand 14 114,935 208.657 Creditors: Amounts falllng due within one ar 17.8421 115,0931 Net current assets 107,093 193,564 Net assets 121,385 222,148 Funds of the charity. Restricted income funds Restritted funds 20.347 Unrestricted incomefunds Unrestritted funds 101,038 222,148 Total funds 18 121.385 222.148 The financial statements on pages 15 to 30 were approved ty the tr[tee$, and authorised for issue on 20 November 2024 and signed on their behaw by- Kate Ahule Chair and trustee The notes on pages 17 to 30 forrn an integral part ofthesefinancial statements. Page 16
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 I Charity statss The charity 15 domsciled in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is.. Contingent Works 3 Broadway Buildings Elmfield Road BRI ILW These financial statements were authorised for issue by thetrustee5 on 20 November 2024. 2 Accourting poliues Statement of compllance The financial statements have been wepared in cordanCe with AccountinE and Reportin8 by Charities.. Statement of Recornmended practi applicable to chartties preparirtB their acwunts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 1021- Second edition (ktober 20191. ttrke Yinancial Reportiag Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFILS 1021. They a150 rnpWrth ihe Companies Act 2( and Charities Act 2011. Basis of preparation Greener and Uearter meets the definition of a public benefft entity under FRS 102. The accouHts (financial statements) have been prepared uftder the historical coll convention with items reco&nrsed at C05t or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant noielsl to these &cwnts. Going concern The trustees t0fi5ider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to Continue as a going concern. Judgements and key sour$ of estimattDn uncvtr In the èpplication of the chariws accounting policies, the trustees are requÉred to make judgements, estimates and assumption5 about the carryin8 amount of assets and liabilst*s that are not readi apparent frorn other sources. The estimates and a550ciated assumptions are based on historical expeAence and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual resu5 may drfFer from these e5tirnates. The estimates and underlying a5SUrnPtions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period5 in which the estimate is rcwised where revisions affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revisions affects lJ)th current and future periods. Page 17
Greener and Cleaner Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Incorne and endowmefits Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacie5 and grants that prowde core hjnding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the it)come will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient ErablIty. 0gnt7tions ondlegucies Donations and legacies are reco8nised on a receivable basts when receipt is kKobable and the amount can be reliably measured. Gronts reteivoble Grants are recognised when the charity has an entittement to the fvnds and any condttions linked to the grants have been met. Where pvformance conditions a attached to the grant and are yer to be meL the incorne is recognised as a liability and induded on the balance sheet as defer incometo be released. Donotedservices ot7dfvtilities Where seNices or facilities are provided to the charity a5 a donation that would norrnally be purchased from our 5upplier5. thtr5 benefrt is irlcluded in the financial statements at tv5 fair value unless it's fair value cannot be reliablv measured. then at the cost to the donoror the resale value of goods that are to be sold. Expenditu All expenditure 15 recognised once the is a leeal or constructive obligation to that expendrcure, it 15 probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. 1 costs are alliKated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that cegory. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a ba51S COllSlSteni with the tjse of resources. with central staff costs allated on the basi5 of time spent. and depreciation charges allLknted on the portion of the asseys Use. Other 5UPPOrt costs are alICated based on the spread of staff costs. R0i5ingfvnds These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income. the management of Fnvestments and those incurred in trading attivities that raise funds. Clritable artivities Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred bythe chartty in the delrvery of it5 aLtivities and services for its benefrciaries. It include5 both costs that can bÈ all[ated d[rett to such acrivitie5 and those costs of an indirett nature Theces5ary to suppon them. Taxation The charity is considered to pass thetesrs set OLrt in Parazraph 15chedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore tt meets the dinItIon of a charitable company for UK corporation tax pur?. Accor(lingly the charty is potentially exempt from taxation in respeLt of income or capital eains received within categories covered by ChBpter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income orgains are applied exdvsNel¥ to charitable purp05e5. Page 18
Greener and Cleaner r4otes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Tangible fixed assets Indivtdual fixed a55ets c05ting £5CM).(X) or MO are inrtially recorded at cost. less any subsequent accumLlated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation 15 provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost orvaluation. less any estimated residual value, over their expetted useful economic life as follows: Asset class Leasehold improvernepts OFFice equipment Depretiation method and rate over lease temi13 year51 straight line ovei 3 years Trade debtors Trade debtors are amounts duefrom customers for merchandise sold orseMce5 performed in the ordinary course of business. Trade deixors are recogtti5ed initially at the transattion price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effertive interest tllethod. less provision for impairment. A provTsion for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objectNe evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the reteivables. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash eouivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and othershort-term highly liquid investments that are readity convertible to a known amount of cash and are subJt to an insigntrant risk of change in value. Trade tredrtors Trade creditors are oblig3tion5 to pay for gcM)ds or Se that have been acquired In the ordinary course of busines5 from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilitie5 rf the does K)t have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least tWee months after the reporting date. If there is an untondttional right to deler settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are pented a5 non-current liabilities. Traije creditors are recognlsed inltialty 3tthe transaction price and subsequentty Measu at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Fund strneture Unrestricted iftcome funds a general fund5 that a available for use at the trustee5 discreiion In furtherance of the objectives of the charity- Restricted income funds are those donated for Ltse in a particular area or for spectfic purposes. the yse of which is restricted to that area or purposÈ. Page 19
Greener and Cleaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 (continued) Pensions and other post retirement obligatiorÉs The chartty oper3tes a defined coniribution pension whith is a pension plan ynder which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity h35 no legal or constructive obligation to pay further conrribufions even rf the fund doe5 not hold suffioent assets to pay all ernployees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised tn the Ststement of Financial ActMtie5 when they are due. ff contributioft payments exceed the contribution due for swwce. the excess is recognised as 3 prepayment. Page 20
Greener and Cleaner Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) 3 Incomefrom don3tlonsand kgacies fund5 General Restrttted funds Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Donations and legacies,. Appeals and donations LUSH 2,030 2.030 150.94S The Benefatt Group The Hub io,( lo,(1 774 774 Amazon Accord SernÉces brntted Cwp Local Cotnrnunity Fund Gower stet Foundation 2,057 2.057 10.o(x) 10,0 The ASAMAA (haritable Trutt The Ashley Foundation Trust Payments Assured Guaranty UK The Big Give Trust Donations from indivtduals Gift aid recl3imed Grants, including capital grants.. The David Family Foundation Groundwork Trust io.¢ io.( 10,500 s.0 5.117 17.981 2,696 10.5 5.117 17.981 2.696 26,213 2,495 576 2.495 576 A5hden The D'l)yTy Carte CharitableTfU5t Gr3nts- other agenoes Llniversity of Bath The Funding Network London BoTOU8h of BrOmY Council Donated Servi aftd facilitie5 3.5(M) 3.S(KJ 400.597 18,828 14.511 18.828 14.511 82.CXJ) 82,(KK 150.824 60.241 211.065 577.755 Page 21
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued} 4 Income from charitsble actviits Unrestrt¢ted funds General Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Fees and supplies 17,932 17.932 14.039 S Income from othertrading arti¥ities Unrestrited funds General Totsl funds Total 2023 Events income- Other events income 9,470 877 9.470 877 7.315 Sponsorship income 10,347 10,347 7,315 Page 22
Greener and Cleaner Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) 6 Expenditure on TaIngndS al Costs of generating donatlonsand teBa¢4es Total 2024 Total 2023 Note General fundraising costs Freelancers 1,369 30,935 4.750 3,361 Staff Costs io 37,054 3.361 7 Expendityre on tharitsblE aciivities Tolal 2024 Ti)tsl 2023 Note Hub consumables Events and workshops Projott costs Freelancer5 1.180 5.510 10,762 31.337 12 1.879 195,699 Volunteer expeThse5 stsff costs io 59.844 194.408 62.913 113,109 Support costs 303.053 373.600 Page 23
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) 8 Analysis of support costs Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Staff costs Wages and salaries Pension costs 46.643 1.263 1,788 1.765 82,(K)O 63 Legal and professional Marketing and publicity Rent 6,091 1,021 82.000 Water rates Eht, heat and power Insurance 1.686 1.174 1.368 1,169 7,963 3.726 570 Repairs and Tnaintenance Equipment repairs and renewals Telephone and fax Computer software and ma%ntenance Printin& postage and stationery Trade subscriptions Cleaning ndependent examination Freelancers 430 5.930 29 2.021 528 114 167 1,856 2.4 30.425 1,805 4.080 Consultancv Depreciation of short leasehold property Depreciation of office eouipme 600 13.654 638 194.408 113,109 9 Trustees remuneration and expenses No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneratw)n from the charity during the year. No trustee5 have received any retmbu¥5ed expenses 01 anyother benefits from the charity duringthe year. Page 24
Gner and Cleaner Notes to the financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) io Staff costs The a88regate payroll costs were as follows.. 2024 2023 staff costs duringthe yearwere: Wage5 and 5818ries Social security costs Pension costs 109.427 120 60,778 2.899 1,776 359 Other staff costs 112.500 62,913 The average number of pewson5 (including senK¥f tnanagernent I leadership team) employed by the charity during the year was a5 folk)ws'. 2024 2023 Fundraisia& charitable attivibe5 and support 12 1212023- 71 of the above employees participated inthe Defined Contribution Pension Scheme5. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,{) during theyear 11 Taxation The charity is a registered chartty and is therefore exempt from taxation. Page 25
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 {continued) 12 Tangible fixed assets Land and buildings Furniture and equipment Total Cost At l April 2023 27.308 1,276 28.584 At 31 March 2024 27.308 1.276 28,584 Depreciation Charge for the year 13,654 638 14,292 At 31 March 2024 13,654 638 14,292 Net book value At 31 March 2024 13.654 638 14.292 At 31 March 2023 27.308 1.276 28.584 Included within the net book value of land and buildings al is £Nil12023- £Nill in respect of freehold land and buildings and £13,65412023- £27,3081 in respert of leaseholds. 13 Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors 7.388 610 2.999 920 Prepayments Accrued incorne 854 Other debtors 2,400 11,252 6,319 Page 26
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 {continued) 14 Cash and cash equivalonts 2024 2023 Cash on hand 32 184 Cash at bank 103,651 202.154 103.683 202.338 IS Creditors: amounts tslling deW[thin oneyear 2024 2023 Trade creditors 1.221 2.458 1,763 2.4CKJ 11.758 735 Other taxation and social security Other creditors 560 Accruals 2.040 7.842 15,093 16 Pension and otherschemes Defir¢ed contribution pension stheme The charity operdtes a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost char8È for the year represents contributions payable bythe chaiity to the scheme and amounted to £2.89812023- £1.7761. 17 Related partytransattions There were no related party tTansaction5 in theyear. Page 27
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 Icontinued) 18 Funds Balance at I April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2024 Unrestrirted funds Getperul General Funds 222.148 179.103 13CQ.2131 101.038 Restrirted funds Community Outreach CRM Database 8,828 iO,IKX) 10,235 774 18.8281 12.9481 18221 IT141 7,052 9,413 Community Allotment Food Waste Eco Diversity= Berter Volunteering for Better Place5 12,776 2.495 576 112.7761 12.2461 Community Workshops Reaching Diverse Audience Youth Outreach 249 576 10.5(M) 2.057 (lo.5)) Community Fund Fundraising Support CAST 2.057 1.000 11,o(KJi FAI.241 139.8941 20,347 Total tunds 222.148 239,344 1340.1071 121,385 Incoming Balance at 31 Mar(h 2023 expended Unrestrirted funds Generol General Funds 599.109 1376,9611 222,148 Page 28
Greener and Cleaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (contlnuedl The spetifsc purposes for which the funds a to be applied are as followy. Comrnunity Outreach-lunds from The Fundi Network to co¥er the costs of a community outreach coordinator CRM Database- fuTrd5 from The Funding N#work to cover the costs of CRM database implementatio Community Allotment- funds from LUSH, Bromley Council and The D'(Wy Carte Charitable Trust to cover the costs on the community allotment Food Waste- funds from The Hub to run two events to retnforcethe message aE#)ut food waste Eco.. Better Volunteering for Bet Plate5-funds from Bromley Council to coverthe costs of running the project Community Workshops- fundsfrom GrOUndwrk UK ro help cover the costs of funning comrnunity workshops Reaching Diverse Audien fund5 from Ashden to sUprt the 'reaching dNerse audientes, climate action inttiative YoLrth OUtaCh- funds from Trust Paymertts to supwrt the Youth Outreach Pro8Yamrne' Community Fund- funds from C(kop to help with the IC31 comTnunity project Fundraising Supp)rt- fundsfrom Accord Services timited to help with fundraising costs C4ST funding from Centre for aifflate Change for a research project entitled 'Evaluating the impact of the 'GeTher & aeafierf hub in motivating low carbon behaviours, in parts)ership with the University of Bath Page 29
Greener and aeaner Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued) 19 Analysis of net assets between fvnds Unrestricted funils General Total funds at 31 Marth 2024 nds Tangible fixed assets CUrnt assets 14.292 94.588 17,8421 14,292 114.935 17,8421 20,347 CUrnt liabiltties Total net assets 101,038 20.347 121,385 Unrestricted lunds General Totsl fvnds at 31 March 2023 Tangible fixed a55ets Current assets 28,584 208,657 115,0931 28.584 208.657 115,0931 Current liabilttie5 Total net assets 222.148 222,148 Page 30