CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the tNstees
Cradley Heath Community Link CIO
On accounts for the
period
24 March 2023 to 31 December 2023
Charlty no
(if any)
1202471
Set out on pages
1and2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the al)ove
charity ('Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3111212023.
Responslbllftles and
basis of report
As the charivs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(Ihe Acr).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(bl of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confiryn that no material matters have
examlnerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examinats'on which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act- or
the accounts did nol ac￿rd with the accounting records,. or
the acix)unts did not comply with the applicable requirements
conceming the fom and ex)ntent of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is nol 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 understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
Name:
Relevant professlonal
qualificatlon(s) or body
(If any):
Address:
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CrAdlry H¢8th ConMnuDity Link CIO
FiDancial statements
ror the period from 24th Mar¢h 2023 to 31st Deeember 2023
Charity Number1202471
e ICa4
328 G*yfield Avenue
Brierlry Hill
West Midlands
DY5

Cradley Heatb Community Link ao
Income and expendi￿re account
for the period from 24th Mareb 2023 to 31st December 2023
Restricted
General Funds
Total
Ineome
Donations
4.777
4,777
25,754
25,754
4,777
25.754
30,531
ExpeD8e8
Wages and salaries
Rent
Insurance
Postage and stationery
L£gal and professional fees
Repairs and renewals
Sundry expenses
3,513
3.513
4.774
476
17
4,414
873
1.362
4,774
476
17
4,414
873
1,362
11.916
3,513
15,429
Surplus for period
(7,139) 22,241
15,102
Surplus brought forward
Surplus carried forward
7.139
22341
IS,102
Represented by:
Cash at bank
Cash at Building Society
C&8h in hand
Rent deposit
Owed to trths
13,946
250
656
5,250
{5,000)
15,102

Cradley Heath Community Link CIO
Restrieted funds
for the period from 24th Mar¢h 2023 to 31st Deeember 2023
Sandwell National
Brilish Couneil
Grid WoreeBter
Triathlon Warm
War
DioeeJ¢
Bieycl
Spaces
Spaces
Wages
Total
Ineome
Grants
7,034
3.500
10,0
5,220
25.754
7.034
3,500
lo,￿0
5,220
25,754
ExpeDse8
Wag¢s
3.513
3,513
3,513
3,513
Carried fonvard
7,034
10,000
1,707
22341


## **Annual Report to go with the Financial Statement to 31 December 2023** 

These accounts mark the first partial year of Cradley Heath Community Link as a CIO and therefore only cover a period of 9 months. These 9 months have been very important to the development of the Charity, seeing two historic events. 

Firstly, the Charity appointed a funded member of staff as “assistant manager”. Mr Tim Ryall is proving to be a great asset, particularly now that the Voluntary Project Leader is spending less time at the Link as he continues training towards ordained ministry. 

Secondly much time has been spent looking for new premises as the lease on the site was coming to an end. The move to the new venue took place in November 2023 with much work done in late 2023 and much of 2024 to bring the building up to the standard wanted. The “Legal and Professional Fees” shown in these accounts are accounted for through the move and accompanying new lease. 

The building will give much scope for expansion in 2023, which the assistant manager will bring about. This will include ways in which the CHCL can raise its own finances, 

Finally the accounts demonstrate the reliance of the charity on grants and the Trustees are particularly grateful for the support of The Diocese of Worcester during this period. 

David