CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER : 1196631
RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ
ANNUAL REPORT AND
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered Charity No.
Trustees
Correspondence Address
Registration
Statement of Financial Activities
Independent Examiner
1196631
L Patterson (Chair) D Reynolds C Hammett Resigned 24.06.24 C Booth Resigned 24.06.24 J Hunt E Thompson L Suter Appointed 10.11.24 Rev J Evans Appointed 10.11.24 E Mashiter Appointed 10.11.24 L Langley Appointed 22.09.24 S Manning Appointed 24.06.24
Renew169 Wellbeing Café 169 Watling Street West Towcester, Northants NN12 6BX
17th November 2021 CIO
The attached receipts and payments accounts with accompanying notes set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period.
Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS
RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 surplus of £ 31,846 At the end of the year, Renew169 held cash of £ 81,056 Representing unrestricted reserves of £ 73,306 And restricted reserves of £ 7,750
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, generosity 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 YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 H Manning Name Sheila Hazel Manning ACMA Date 14th May 2025
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 2024.
Responsibilities 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Donna Rowan Gold
…......................................... Donna Rowan Gold Dated 14th May 2025 For and on behalf of Tove Accountancy Ltd
Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants NN12 6BS
RENEW 169 WELLBEING CAFÉ Year ended 31st December 2024 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 £ £ 79,389 7,500 8,694 - 88,083 7,500 722 - 456 - - - 89,261 7,500 249 - 16,077 3,087 45,502 - 61,828 3,087 |
Total 2024 2023 £ £ 86,889 29,547 8,694 6,844 95,583 36,391 722 2,214 - 456 2,223 - - - 96,761 40,828 249 1,042 19,164 20,911 45,502 40,436 64,915 62,389 31,846 21,561 - 48,170 69,458 1,040 273 81,056 48,170 |
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RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ
Statement of assets and liabilities
at 31st December 2024
| Cash funds Bank current account Bank deposit account Bank deposit account Cash on hand Other monetary assets Debtors - Tove client account Total Represented by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Liabilities Accountants fees Other |
Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ 27,529 47,168 16,927 1,003 35,332 - 228 - 80,016 48,171 1,040 771 81,056 48,942 73,306 45,605 7,750 3,337 81,056 48,942 480 600 - 662 480 1,262 |
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Signed on behalf on the Trustees
Signature H Manning Name Sheila Hazel Manning ACMA Date 14th May 2025
RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ Year ended 31st December 2024 Notes to the accounts
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1 These financial statements have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis.
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2 The movements on unrestricted and restricted funds during the year are:
| Brought forward at 01.01.24 Received Paid Transfers £ £ £ £ Unrestricted 44,833 89,261 (61,828) - Restricted - unspent grants 3,337 7,500 (3,087) - 48,170 96,761 (64,915) - Other monetary assets - Tove client account (Unrestricted funds) Total unrestricted funds |
Carried forward at 31.12.24 £ 72,266 7,750 80,016 1,040 73,306 |
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| 3 Grants received The National Lottery West Northants Council The Sudborough Foundation Cecil Petit Foundation Winter Wellbeing Fund Albert Hunt Constance Travis Other grants 4 Donations received Donations Café sales Gift Aid Other 5 Events Summer Fun Day Coronation Tea Other events 6 Investment income Rental income Bank interest |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ £ £ 79,139 - 79,139 - - 1,500 1,500 18,670 - - - 3,000 - - - 2,990 - - - 2,000 - 4,000 4,000 - - 2,000 2,000 - 250 - 250 2,887 79,389 7,500 86,889 29,547 4,687 - 4,687 5,302 2,806 - 2,806 1,542 525 - 525 - 676 - 676 - 8,694 - 8,694 6,844 - - - 848 - - - 448 722 - 722 918 722 - 722 2,214 - - - 2,219 456 - 456 4 456 - 456 2,223 |
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RENEW169 WELLBEING CAFÉ Year ended 31st December 2024 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 Donations made Training 9 Management and administration Staff costs Counselling/safeguarding Management Telephone, wi-fi, stationery Accountancy fees Movement on Tove client account Insurance Other expenses |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ £ £ - - - 180 249 - 249 862 249 - 249 1,042 10,000 - 10,000 10,664 2,606 - 2,606 3,755 861 - 861 573 526 860 1,386 531 13,993 860 14,853 15,523 - - 13,993 860 14,853 15,523 60 450 510 3,475 - - - 1,200 - - - 559 100 - - 100 - 154 1,748 1,137 2,886 - 376 640 1,016 - 16,077 3,087 19,164 20,911 40,491 - 40,491 36,936 - - - 1,142 755 - 755 - 1,267 - 1,267 1,379 898 - 898 1,003 - - - (54) 1,740 - 1,740 - 351 - 351 29 45,502 - 45,502 40,435 |
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