**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:- - To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by - . preventing people from becoming socially excluded - . relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded, and - . 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:- - Help those who are isolated or lonely from becoming mentally unwell, - Help those with pre-existing conditions from getting worse, - Provide activities based on the NHS Five-Ways-to-Wellbeing (Get Active, Connect, Give, Take Notice and Keep Learning), - 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| |---|---|---| ## **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| |---|---| ## **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** - **1** These financial statements have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis. - **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| |---|---| |**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| |---|---| ## **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| |---|---|