CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1201213
ALWAYS AN ALTERNATIVE CIO TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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CONTENTS
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Trustees’ Report | 4-6 |
| Independent Examiners’ Report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 10-14 |
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
TRUSTEES:
Jo Beeley Dave Hembrough Nancy Claire Bernard Sheldon David McDonald
CHAIRTY NUMBER: 1201213 REGISTERED OFFICE: The Campus Pack Horse Lane High Green SHEFFIELD S35 3HY BANKERS: The Co-operative Bank
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Samantha Nicholson FMAAT Nicholson & Co (Sheffield) Ltd Knowle House 4 Norfolk Park Road SHEFFIELD S2 3QE
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 march 2024
Report of the trustees for the year ending 31 March 2024.
The Trustees of Always an Alternative CIO present their annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the constitution and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
The charity is governed by the constitution adopted on 02 December 2022.
Structure, governance and management
The trustees, who served during the year were:
Jo Beeley Dave Hembrough Nancy Bernard Sheldon McDonald
The trustee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Aims & Objectives
To promote the prevention of crime and the saving of lives, in particular but not exclusively by advancing the education and raising awareness of young people and others in the community concerning issues of serious violence (knife crime and assaults), gang culture, child criminal exploitation (CCE) and antisocial behaviour within but not restricted to the local district of South Yorkshire.
To support young people especially but not exclusively through alternative ways of engagement including leisure time activities, arts and crafts within the district of South Yorkshire, to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and to positively contribute within their community.
Review of Activities
Summary of main activities:
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Education through talks and workshops
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Music projects
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Art projects
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Performing projects
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Youth Clubs
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American flag football training
Summary of the main achievements:
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Youth club and youth parties provides food and educations its beneficiaries around knife crime and other topics giving the knowledge and skillset to make conscious decisions. On average 20 Young people aged 10-16 per week.
American flag football educates beneficiaries on their emotions and how to manage anger. It gives them discipline and life skills.
On average 10 Young people aged 11 – 14 per week
Weapons bins and weapons collections
5 weapons bins across south Yorkshire, close to 900 weapons collected.
Boundaries remix
The project spreads awareness of knife crime and enforces positive decisions. Since the release of this project, we have received feedback from young people and their support networks that it is very relatable and it made listeners reflect on pass decisions and experiences that had poor outcomes and allowed them to explore their understanding where they went wrong; reducing the chance of the same decisions being made again and reducing violence amongst young people.
Who attended/benefitted from the funded initiative, including:
There were finalists Aged 19-23 years 1 male and 1 female
Video 1 Video 2 Total 13,000 Views Total 5,000 Views 79% male, 20% female, 1% other 79% male, 20% female, 1% other 59% 18-24 Age demographics; 21% 15-34 59% 18-24 12% 35-44 21% 15-34 8% 45+ 12% 35-44 8% 45+
WHY ME?
Short movie project
After talking with the group of 12 students they understood that knife crime is the outcome of conflict. We had many conversations on scenarios and how conflict can quite quickly turn into violence. We went through some De-escalation techniques so the students had tools to defuse situations that may result in violence.
When creating the short film, the students thought carefully about the scripts and the scenes to ensure that it was appealing to young people. They kept the message clear and concise; knife crime can happen to anyone and it is the product of conflict.
We believe this project was a great success and will make young people that watch it think twice before using violence.
Who attended/benefitted from the funded initiative, including; Short movie project – 12 young people were involved Young people were aged between 14-19 years 10 male – 2 Female 8 sessions,2 hours per session
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Victims’ voices
The documentary series shows the true devastation caused by knife crime. By giving a well-rounded view from people with lived experience.
Young people that watch this series will leave with the question, “is it worth it?”. It is this question that will open their mind and allow them to see the worth within themselves; violence can change everything in a second and take all of their self-worth and opportunities away.
Who attended/benefitted from the funded initiative, including;
20 people were involved
2 were female aged 12-14 years
16 were aged 16-18 years, 9 were male, 3 were Female and 4 none-binary
2 were aged 19-21 of which, 1 male and 1 Female
For further details about our activities please visit our website.
Reserves Policy
Reserves are a charity’s ‘safety net’. They are set aside to cover any shortfalls in income, or to fund unforeseen expenditure.
Reserves are those unrestricted funds of the charity that are readily available to spend on any charitable purpose.
£15,000 worth of reserves held for this reason.
Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which show the state of affairs of the charity and of net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing those 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 FRS (102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation;
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state whether applicable accounting standards of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable the Trustees to prepare financial statements. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
30/01/2025
This report was approved by the Trustees on _______ and is signed on their behalf by:
Jo Beeley
signed on 30/01/2025, 15:36:25 GMT Jo Beeley Chair
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Always an Alternative CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustee you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
I have completed my examination. I can 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:
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the accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair' view which is not 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 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
signed on 30/01/2025, 15:37:01 GMT S Nicholson BA (Open) (Hons) FMAAT Nicholson & Co Accountancy
Date:
30/01/2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Incoming resources from generated | |||||
| funds | |||||
| Grants | 2 | 0 | 14,257 | 14,257 | |
| Donations | 2 | 66,189 | 0 | 66,189 | |
| Gift Aid | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Investment income | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Incoming resource from charitable activities | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Education and Mentoring Income | 15,861 | 0 | 15,861 | ||
| Youth Club Income | 1,943 | 0 | 1,943 | ||
| Flag Football Income | 209 | 0 | 209 | ||
| Other income | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total incoming resources | 84,202 | 14,257 | 98,459 | ||
| Resources expended | |||||
| Raising funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 37,456 | 7,756 | 45,212 | |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total resources expended | 37,456 | 7,756 | 45,212 | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year | 46,746 | 6,501 | 53,247 | ||
| Net movement in Funds | |||||
| Fund balances brought forward | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Fund balances to carry forward | 46,746 | 6,501 | 53,247 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 March 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 9 Amounts falling due over one year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES INCOME FUNDS Restricted funds 14 Designated funds Unrestricted funds 14 TOTAL CHARITY’ FUNDS |
2024 0 37,247 37,247 (0) 0 |
16,000 16,000 53,247 53,247 6,501 0 46,746 53,247 |
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The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
30/01/2025
The accounts were approved by the Board on ______ and signed on its behalf by:
Jo Beeley
signed on 30/01/2025, 15:36:25 GMT
Jo Beeley Chair
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Charity Information
The charities principal address is at Th Campus, Pack Horse Lane, High Green, SHEFFIELD, S35 3HY
The principal business activity is to challenge the mindset of young people on serious violence (knife crime, gun crime & serious assault) gang culture (Criminal Child Exploitation (CCE), county lines) and anti-social behaviour. This is achieved with education and alternative ways of engagement.
1.2 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£)
1.3 Going Concern
After reviewing the companies’ forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
1.4 Incoming resources
Donations and grants received are allocated between restricted and unrestricted funds and between the difference types of incoming resources according to their nature. Grants for revenue expenditure and capital expenditure are recognised in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis.
Other incoming resources, including investment income, are recognised in the statement of financial activities on a receivable basis.
1.5 Resources expended
Resources expended are recognised in the year in which they are incurred and include irrecoverable VAT. Resources expended are allocated to heading within the statement of finance activities based on the actual purpose of the expenditure.
Charitable activities represent the direct costs incurred in the provision of the company’s services, and include all support costs.
Governance costs represent the cost of managing and administrating the company as a statutory vehicle
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less its estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Fixtures, fittings & equipment - 15% straight line
Items of capital expenditure of less than £100 are not capitalised but are treated as revenue expenditure in the period in which the expenditure is incurred, however items costing less than £100 can be capitalised at the trustees’ discretion.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
1.7 Leasing and hire purchase commitments
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income over the period of the lease.
1.8 Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at market value.
1.9 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contributions scheme. Contributions are charged in the accounts as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
1.8 Accumulated funds
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purpose and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.
2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS
| Unrestricted Donations Fundraising Grant: Restricted Police and Crime Commissioner Asseal HGDT |
Total 2024 £ 66,189 0 0 66,189 9,893 2,500 1,864 14,257 |
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3. INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest receivable 0
4. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Charitable activities Charitable activities Activities undertake directly Grant funding of activities Total Other costs |
Staff costs Depreciation £ £ 14,136 0 - - 14,136 0 0 0 14,136 0 |
Other costs £ 27,076 - 27,076 4,000 31,076 |
Total 2024 £ 41,212 - - 28,592 0 45,212 |
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Other costs includes Depreciation.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
5. ACTIVITES UNDERTAKEN DIRECTLY
Charitable activities Van costs Advertising IT Costs Travel costs Insurance Postage Professional Fees Software RUSTEES o Trustees received out of pocket expenses during the year. o Trustee received remuneration during the year. EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: Charity employees Trustees Volunteers Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs(PAYE) Pension costs Other Staffing costs(including staff training) |
2024 £ 11,400 3,397 9,006 105 1,159 1,807 3 108 91 27,076 2024 £ 3 4 2 9 11,249 2,492 0 395 14,136 |
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6. TRUSTEES
No Trustees received out of pocket expenses during the year.
No Trustee received remuneration during the year.
7. EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
8. DEBTORS
Trade debtors Amounts owed by group undertakings |
2024 £ 0 0 0 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| £ | |
| Trade creditors | 0 |
| Loans | 0 |
| Taxes and social security costs | 0 |
| Other creditors | 0 |
| Accruals | 0 |
| Deferred Income | 0 |
| 0 |
12. COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES
At the year end the company has an annual commitment under a license to occupy for the premises they rent.
13. RELATED PARTIES
No other related parties.
14. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENT
| Balance | Income | Expenditure | Balance |
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| brought | carried | |||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ |
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| Unrestricted funds | 0 | 84,202 | 37,456 | 46746 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Police and Crime Commissioner | 0 | 9,893 | 7,756 | 2,137 |
| Asseal | 0 | 2,500 | 0 | 2,500 |
| HGDT | 0 | 1,864 | 0 | 1,864 |
| 0 | 98,459 | 32,592 | 54,525 |
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