CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER : 1196631
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ANNUAL REPORT AND
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall
86 Watling Street East
Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered Charity No. 1196631 Trustees L Patterson (Chair) D Reynolds C Hammett C Booth J Hunt E Thompson Correspondence Address Renew169 Wellbeing Café 169 Watling Street West Towcester, Northants NN12 6BX Registration 17th November 2021 CIO Statement of Financial The attached receipts and payments accounts with accompanying notes Activities set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period. Independent Examiner Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Objectives
The objectives of the CIO, for the public benefit and in accordance with the Christian faith are:-
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To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by
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. preventing people from becoming socially excluded
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. relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded, and
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. assisting them to integrate into society.
For the purpose of this clause, 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society or parts of society, as a result of ill health (physical or mental)
- To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the objective of improving their conditions of life.
Activities
Renew169 provides a quiet shared space in the centre of Towcester where it's ok not to be ok. It is a place where staff and volunteers are fully available for anybody struggling with their mental health.
Renew169 offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment to:-
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Help those who are isolated or lonely from becoming mentally unwell,
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Help those with pre-existing conditions from getting worse,
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Provide activities based on the NHS Five-Ways-to-Wellbeing (Get Active, Connect, Give, Take Notice and Keep Learning),
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Provide Peer to Peer Support groups.
Renew169 supports adults who are struggling with their mental and emotional health. Many of our visitors face other issues. These include poverty, food poverty, debt, disability and stigma. We seek to support anyone who visits our premises; Renew169 is open to those of no faith or any faith. Our volunteers are trained to make sure that all visitors get the same high standard of service.
The trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in section 17 Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
The net result for the year was a deficit of £ 21,288 At the end of the year, Renew169 held cash of £ 48,170 Representing unrestricted reserves of £ 44,833 And restricted reserves of £ 3,337
Renew169 is supported by a range of funders. We take care to ensure they receive maximum value for their generous donations. We would like to thank all the organisations, partners and individuals who have funded Renew169 during the year and we look forward to working with them in the future. We are grateful for their ongoing support, gererosity and passion for the work that we do.
Reserves Policy
The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to allow it to continue its activities in the next calendar year. This is primarily to meet rent and salary commitments, and to smooth out fluctuations in its cash flow.
RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (continued)
FOR THE PERIOD 17TH NOVEMBER 2021 TO 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Governing document Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Constitution CIO - foundation registered 17th November 2021 Renew169's constitution allows the appointment of up to 9 trustees. The following organisations may appoint up to 2 trustees each:- Tove Valley Baptist Fellowship - St Lawrence Church, Towcester - St Thomas More Catholic Church, Towcester - Towcester Methodist Church The trustees may also appoint a maximum of 2 trustees from the local community
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature C Hammett Name Christopher Hammett Date 27th March 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RENEW 169 WELLBEING CAFÉ
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Renew169 Wellbeing Café (The Trust) for the year ending 31st December 2023.
Reponsibilities and basis of report
As the charity of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusts's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryiing out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1) accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; or 2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undersratnding of the accounts to be reached.
Donna Rowan Gold
…......................................... Donna Rowan Gold Dated 9th April 2024 For and on behalf of Tove Accountancy Ltd
Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants NN12 6BS
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Receipts and payments account
| Note RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts Grants received 3 Donations 4 Activities for generating funds Events 5 Investment income 6 Other Total receipts (A) PAYMENTS Raising funds 7 Charitable activities 8 Management and administration 9 Total payments (B) Net receipts (A minus B) Opening cash Movement on client account Cash at 31 December |
Unrestricted Restricted Total 2023 Total 2022 £ £ £ £ 15,750 13,797 29,547 50,959 6,844 6,844 13,189 22,594 13,797 36,391 64,148 2,214 - 2,214 3,200 2,223 - 2,223 5,320 - - - - 27,030 13,797 40,828 72,668 1,042 - 1,042 1,554 8,251 12,660 20,911 30,845 40,435 - 40,435 33,382 49,729 12,660 62,389 65,781 (21,561) 6,887 69,458 62,571 273 - 48,170 69,458 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st December 2023
| Cash funds Bank current account Bank deposit account Other monetary assets Debtors - Tove client account Total Represented by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Liabilities Accountants fees Other |
Total 2023 Total 2022 £ £ 47,168 69,458 1,004 - 48,171 69,458 771 1,044 48,942 70,502 45,605 69,502 3,337 1,000 48,942 70,502 480 600 512 662 992 1,262 |
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Notes to the accounts
- 1 These financial statements have been prepared on the recipts and payments basis.
2 The movements on unrestricted and restricted funds during the year are:
| Unrestricted Restricted - unspent grants Other monetary assets - Tove Total unrestricted funds 3 Grants received West Northants Council The Sudborough Foundation Cecil Petit Foundation Winter Wellbeing Fund Other grants 4 Donations received Donations Café sales 5 Events Summer Fun Day Coronation Tea Other events 6 Investment income Rental income Bank interest |
Brought forward at 01.01.23 Received Paid Transfers £ £ £ £ 68,458 27,358 (49,783) 1,200 - 1,000 13,797 (12,660) 1,200 69,458 41,155 (62,443) - client account (Unrestricted funds) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 £ £ £ 14,000 4,670 18,670 - 3,000 3,000 - 2,990 2,990 - 2,000 2,000 1,750 1,137 2,887 15,750 13,797 29,547 5,302 - 5,302 1,542 - 1,542 6,844 - 6,844 848 - 848 448 - 448 918 - 918 2,214 - 2,214 2,219 - 2,219 4 - 4 2,223 - 2,223 |
Carried forward at 31.12.23 £ 44,833 3,337 48,170 771 45,604 Total 2022 £ 50,959 50,959 10,977 2,212 13,189 3,200 3,200 5,350 - 5,350 |
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Notes to the accounts (cont.)
| 7 Raising funds Advertising and promotion Event expenses 8 Charitable activities Café costs Rent Utilities Premises expenses Café sessions Reallocation of costs Wellbeing events Signposting services New equipment Other Schools work Training 9 Management and adminstration Staff costs Counselling/safeguarding Telephone, wi-fi, stationery Accountancy fees Movement on Tove client account Insurance Other expenses |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 £ £ £ £ 180 - 180 215 862 - 862 1,339 1,042 - 1,042 1,554 10,664 - 10,664 12,345 3,755 - 3,755 3,212 573 - 573 2,731 531 - 531 7,560 15,523 - 15,523 25,848 8,016 - 8,016 - - 7,507 8,016 15,523 25,848 420 3,055 3,475 - - 1,200 1,200 - 170 389 559 1,798 154 - 154 1,209 - - - 1,250 - - - 740 8,251 12,660 20,911 30,845 36,936 - 36,936 28,862 1,143 - 1,143 - 1,379 - 1,379 1,207 1,003 - 1,003 346 (54) - (54) - - - - 1,420 29 - 29 1,547 40,435 - 40,435 33,382 |
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