Company registration number: 13395013 Charity registration number: 1197430
Signposted Cymru Ltd
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
HSJ Accountants Ltd Severn House Hazell Drive Newport South Wales NP10 8FY
Signposted Cymru Ltd
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 16 |
Signposted Cymru Ltd
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Registration Number 1197430 Company Registration Number 13395013 The charity is incorporated in Wales. Registered Office 5 Pendarren Street Aberdare Wales CF44 7PE Independent Examiner HSJ Accountants Ltd Severn House Hazell Drive Newport South Wales NP10 8FY
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Trustees' Report
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 May 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
Objectives:
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Expand Mental Health Support: Continue providing immediate intervention and support for individuals struggling with mental health issues across Wales.
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Increase Reach: Reach out to a larger number of individuals in need of mental health support, ensuring accessibility across diverse communities and regions.
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Sustainability: Secure funding and develop income generation strategies to sustain the operations of Signposted Cymru in the long term, ensuring continued support for those in need.
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Trustees' Report
Objectives, strategies and activities
Strategies:
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Partnerships with Mental Health Organizations: Collaborate with existing mental health organizations, clinics, and professionals to extend the reach of Signposted Cymru's services and resources.
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Community Outreach: Conduct targeted outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health issues and the availability of immediate intervention services provided by Signposted Cymru.
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Technology Integration: Utilize technology platforms such as mobile apps, online chats, or telehealth services to provide accessible and timely support to individuals in remote or underserved areas.
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Training and Capacity Building: Invest in training programs for staff and volunteers to enhance their skills in providing effective mental health support, crisis intervention, and empathy-driven communication.
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Fundraising and Grant Applications: Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes grant applications, corporate partnerships, individual donations, and community fundraising events to secure additional funding for sustainability.
Activities:
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Continued Service Provision: Maintain and expand the provision of immediate mental health intervention services, ensuring that individuals in crisis receive timely support.
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Public Awareness Campaigns: Launch targeted public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage individuals to seek help when needed.
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Capacity Building Workshops: Organize workshops and training sessions for staff, volunteers, and community members to enhance their understanding of mental health issues and improve their ability to provide support.
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Grant Writing and Fundraising Events: Dedicate resources to writing grant proposals and organizing fundraising events to secure funding for ongoing operations and future expansion.
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Evaluation and Improvement: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of Signposted Cymru's services through feedback mechanisms and data analysis, and use this information to continuously improve service delivery and impact.
By implementing these strategies and activities, Signposted Cymru can continue its mission of providing immediate mental health support to individuals in need while also working towards long-term sustainability and expansion.
Fundraising disclosures
The principal source of funds comes from the Restricted grants including Lottey Grant, Cynon Vale CRF Project, Arnold Clark, Coalfields Trust, Neighboured Network Fund Council and Inter Link Charity - Winter Pressure. From donations from local residents and businesses. Fundraising events by the general public and from events organised by volunteers of the Charity. We also receive grants for staff overheads.
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Trustees' Report
Public benefit
Provide initial and immediate intervention for individuals struggling, suffering, and needing support with mental health and well-being issues by offering responsive, tailored support for people and communities to build brighter futures helping to Acknowledge, Strive and Succeed
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees: Mr M Jones Ms T J Barker Mr D Gooch Mr M H Tuck Mr D M B Jones Ms G Meek (appointed 12 May 2024)
Structure, governance and management
Organisational structure
Signposted Cymru is a local organisation, the day to day management of Signposted Cymru is delegated to Darren Thomas, CEO.
Financial review
During the year the charity has achieved total incoming resources of £136,425 (2023: £82,731). Expenditure on charitable activities has increased in the year to £136,231 (2023: £87,257) giving rise to a surplus in the year of £194 (2023: deficit £4,526).
The net result is retained funds of £20,267 (2023: £20,073) all of which are held within unrestricted reserves.
Policy on reserves
After allowing for reserves committed to fixed assets and designated projects, the charities free reserves as at 31 March 2024 stood at £13,224 (2023: £20,073).
Given the limited commitmetnts of the charity it is considered that free reserves are only required to cover any potential redundancy costs or costs related to the exiting of lease agreements should the charity cease to operate. Given the small workforce and infrastructure the charity currently operates it is considered that current reserves are suffiocient for the charities needs, althrough it is the aim of the Trustees' to further grwo this balance to add security to the future growth of the charities services.
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Trustees' Report
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Signposted Cymru Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mr M H Tuck Trustee
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Signposted Cymru Ltd ("the Company")
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 May 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Signposted Cymru Ltd are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Signposted Cymru Ltd as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
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Mr Andrew Hill FCCA ACA DChA BFP ACCA
Severn House Hazell Drive Newport South Wales NP10 8FY
Date:.............................
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Signposted Cymru Ltd
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 May 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 15 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ 88,846 - 88,846 (88,652) (88,652) 194 194 20,073 20,267 Unrestricted funds £ 48,062 20,169 68,231 (58,998) (58,998) 9,233 9,233 10,840 20,073 |
Restricted funds £ - 47,579 47,579 (47,579) (47,579) - - - - Restricted funds £ - 14,500 14,500 (28,259) (28,259) (13,759) (13,759) 13,759 - |
Total 2024 £ 88,846 47,579 |
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| 136,425 | |||
| (136,231) | |||
| (136,231) | |||
| 194 | |||
| 194 20,073 |
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| 20,267 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 48,062 34,669 |
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| 82,731 | |||
| (87,257) | |||
| (87,257) | |||
| (4,526) | |||
| (4,526) 24,599 |
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| 20,073 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 15.
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
Signposted Cymru Ltd
(Registration number: 13395013) Balance Sheet as at 31 May 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand 12 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 15 |
2024 £ 1,343 90 20,877 20,967 (2,043) 18,924 20,267 20,267 20,267 |
2023 £ - - 20,973 |
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| 20,973 (900) |
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| 20,073 | ||
| 20,073 | ||
| 20,073 | ||
| 20,073 |
For the financial year ending 31 May 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
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The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements on pages 7 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Mr M H Tuck Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
Signposted Cymru Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
1 Charity status
The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.
The address of its registered office is: 5 Pendarren Street Aberdare Wales CF44 7PE
Authorised for issue date
2 Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Signposted Cymru Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
Donations and legacies
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees’s meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 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 or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Office equipment
Depreciation method and rate 25% straight line on cost
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obligations
The charity operates a defined benefit pension scheme.Typically defined benefit plans define an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and compensation.
The liability recognised in the Balance Sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting date minus the fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligation is measured using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future payments by reference to market yields at the reporting date on high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability.
Actuarial gains and losses are charged or credited to other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Designated £ General £ Donations and legacies; Donations from individuals 5,700 83,146 5,700 83,146 4 Income from charitable activities Restricted funds £ Mental Health Support 47,579 5 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted funds Restricted Note General £ funds £ Mental Health Support 71,068 33,454 Staff costs 16,684 14,125 Governance costs 6 900 - 88,652 47,579 Activity undertaken directly £ Project & consultation costs 37,809 Office & premises costs 19,746 Training & volunteer expenses 16 IT, communications & printing 6,813 Hire of equipment and room hire 5,655 Motor & travel costs 16,818 Governance 1,700 Staff costs 30,809 Donations 2,380 Advertising & entertaining 14,244 Depreciation 241 136,231 |
Total 2024 £ 88,846 88,846 Total 2024 £ 47,579 Total 2024 £ 104,522 30,809 900 136,231 2024 £ 37,809 19,746 16 6,813 5,655 16,818 1,700 30,809 2,380 14,244 241 136,231 |
Total 2023 £ 48,062 |
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| 48,062 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 34,669 |
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| Total 2023 £ 64,113 22,244 900 |
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| 87,257 | ||
| 2023 £ 51,612 2,725 100 2,257 4,328 3,091 900 22,244 - - - |
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| 87,257 |
In addition to the expenditure analysed above, there are also governance costs of £900 (2023 - £900) which relate directly to charitable activities. See note 6 for further details.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
6 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
| Independent examiner fees Examination of the financial statements |
Unrestricted funds General £ 900 900 |
Total 2024 £ 900 900 |
Total 2023 £ 900 |
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| 900 |
7 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs |
2024 £ 29,524 992 293 30,809 |
2023 £ 18,452 3,418 374 |
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| 22,244 |
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:
| Mental Health Support Staff Director & Finance Staff |
2024 No 1 2 3 |
2023 No 1 - |
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| 1 |
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
9 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost Additions At 31 May 2024 Depreciation Charge for the year At 31 May 2024 Net book value At 31 May 2024 11 Debtors Trade debtors 12 Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Accruals |
Furniture and equipment £ 1,584 1,584 241 241 1,343 2024 £ 20,877 2024 £ 1,113 30 900 2,043 |
Furniture and equipment £ 1,584 1,584 241 241 1,343 2024 £ 20,877 2024 £ 1,113 30 900 2,043 |
Total £ 1,584 1,584 241 241 1,343 2024 £ 90 |
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| 1,584 | ||||
| 241 | ||||
| 241 | ||||
| 1,343 | ||||
| 2024 £ 20,877 2024 £ 1,113 30 900 2,043 |
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| 2023 £ 20,973 |
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| 2023 £ - - 900 |
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| 900 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
14 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts
Operating lease commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
| Land and buildings Within one year 15 Funds Unrestricted funds General General Unrestricted Designated Everest Base Camp Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Small Grants (Albert Hunt & Ruth Mason) Lottery Grant Moondance NGED PLC - Warm Winter Total funds |
Balance at 1 June 2023 £ 20,073 - 20,073 - - - - - - 20,073 |
Incoming resources £ 83,146 5,700 88,846 18,600 4,854 10,000 6,000 8,125 47,579 136,425 |
2024 £ 5,871 Resources expended £ (88,652) - (88,652) (18,600) (4,854) (10,000) (6,000) (8,125) (47,579) (136,231) |
2023 £ 2,828 |
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| Balance at 31 May 2024 £ 14,567 5,700 |
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| 20,267 | ||||
| - - - - - |
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| - | ||||
| 20,267 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2024
| Unrestricted funds General General Unrestricted Restricted funds Neighboured Network Fund Lottery Grant Community Funding Cynon Value CRF Project Coalfields Trust SWP Pilot Moondance Total funds |
Balance at 1 June 2022 £ 10,840 - 7,367 - - 6,392 - - 13,759 24,599 |
Incoming resources £ 68,231 1,000 - 6,000 2,000 - 3,000 2,500 14,500 82,731 |
Resources expended £ (58,998) (1,000) (7,367) (6,000) (2,000) (6,392) (3,000) (2,500) (28,259) (87,257) |
Balance at 31 May 2023 £ 20,073 - - - - - - - |
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| 20,073 |
The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council - grants were provided to fund 28 counselling sessions, materials for the walking group, funding for our coffee mornings and bootcamp and to employ one mental health nurse.
Small grants - these finds include monies from the Albert Hunt Foundation to support rental costs and Merthy Council to support a project with local colleges for violence against women and girls.
Lottery grant - this income was provided to fund 285 conselling sessions.
Moondance - this income wa sprovided to fund 171 counselling sessions.
NGED (NAtional Grid) - this income was provided to support the provision of a winter wam hub for 2 nghts a week during December 2023 to March 2024.
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