2024-03-31-accounts

Southend-On-Sea Pride	Southend-On-Sea Pride		1202603
Receipts andpayments accounts				CC16a
For the period from	03/04/2023	To	31/03/2024

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 3,121 4,541 1,386 12,150 99 3,550 3,450 - 28,296 - - - 28,296 26 228 165 174 22,777 572 15 28 146 24,131 - - - 24,131 4,166 - 13,984 18,149	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 3,121 4,541 1,386 12,150 99 3,550 3,450 - 28,296 - - - 28,296 26 228 165 174 22,777 572 15 28 146 24,131 - - - 24,131 4,166		Last year to the nearest £
Donations	3,121					-
Event Income	4,541					-
FundraisingIncome	1,386					-
Grants	12,150					-
Merchandise Sales	99					-
Sponsorships	3,550					-
TrainingIncome	3,450					-
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	28,296					-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Total receipts A3 Payments
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Advertising	26					-
Café Expenses	228					-
Computer Expenses	165					-
Entertaining	174					-
Event Costs	22,777					-
Insurance	572					-
Postage and Stationery	15					-
Refreshments	28					-
Subscriptions	146					-
**Sub total **	24,131					-
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total **	-					-
Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
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	4,166	-	-	4,166		-
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	13,984	-	-	13,984		-
	18,149	-	-	18,149		-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

13/02/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at	the end of the period
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current Account Details Details Details Signature Daniel Turpin(Feb 13,2025 15:54 GMT) Daniel Turpin	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 18,149 - - - - - 18,149 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Daniel Turpin	Endowment funds to nearest £
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	Daniel Turpin(Feb 13,2025 15:54 GMT) Daniel Turpin	Daniel Turpin	13/02/25

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

13/02/2025

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From April 2023 To March 2024

Charity name: Southend-on-Sea Pride

Charity registration number: 1202603

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	1. TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: - THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION IN RELATION TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANS, INTERSEX, QUEER, QUESTIONING (LGBT) AND ALLIES AND ASSOCIATES LIVING WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHEND-ON-SEA; - CHALLENGING HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA, OR ANY ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOUR WITHIN SOCIETY; - WORKING WITH PARTNERS AND ORGANISATIONS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, IN DEVELOPING INITIATIVES THAT WILL ENHANCE AND SAFEGUARD LGBT PEOPLE'S LIVES, ENSURING THEIR INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE, AND THAT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED; - ADVANCING EDUCATION, RAISING AWARENESS AND PROMOTING A CULTURE BASED ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY. 2. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHEND-ON- SEA BY PREVENTING LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANS, INTERSEX, QUEER, QUESTIONING PEOPLE (LGBT) AND ALLIES AND ASSOCIATES FROM BEING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY; 3. THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CITY OF SOUTHEND-ON-SEA AMONG THOSE SUFFERING FROM, OR AT RISK OF SUFFERING FROM, MENTAL ILL-

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		HEALTH AND WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT AND SIGNPOSTING TO OTHER APPROPRIATE SERVICES.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit by: - the elimination of discrimination in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, questioning (LGBT) and allies and associates living within the city of Southend-on-Sea; - challenging homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, or any associated negative attitudes and behaviour within society.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees are keep up to date on guidance issued by charity commission.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	n/a
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation, as we have no paid staff.
Other

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Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Over the last year we have continued to build on the success of Southend Pride, as an organisation. We have continued to organise and run our monthly groups - Queer Climb, Youth Pride, Queer Well-being, LGBTQ+ History, and Queer Families - growing their membership and providing support for those who need it. We have delivered our LGBTQ+ training programme to more businesses and organisations, accrediting those organisations to raise awareness within the LGBTQ+ community that that organisation is inclusive and accessible. Throughout the year we proceeded in our regular work of organising events and commemorative occasions:  Winter Pride  Proud Poetry  Volunteer Training  Queer Families Picnics  LGBTQ+ Film Nights  Pride Month Flag Raising  Pride Parade  Pride Festival  Transgender Day of Remembrance Flag Raising  Queer Carols In addition we were a visible presence at various ‘outside’ events, where we were raising awareness of the LGBTQ+ community through information stalls:  International Women’s Day  Hamlet Court Road in Harmony  South Essex College  Southend Hospital  Black History Month  South East Asian History Month  Over the past year we have continued to build partnerships with other community organisations and groups:  Southend Unison  Southend Museums  The Ironworks  All Rise Collective  Southend City Council  Transpire

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 Local Prides - Essex, Basildon
and Thurrock
Our long running partnership with The
Cliff pub has continued. They have
supported us year round by organising
our monthly Pride fundraiser at the pub,
designing our Festival artwork, and
supplying tech support for many of our
events.
Overall, 2023-2024 has been a
successful year and we look forward to
building on that success.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure. The Trustees consider reserves at the level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CIO - FOUNDATION
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO - FOUNDATION
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Elected internally

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Samantha Adams	Chair
	Catherine Weir
	Daniel Turpin	Treasurer

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Daniel Turpin Daniel Turpin (Feb 13, 2025 15:54 GMT)

13/02/25

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MAYNARD HEADY LLP

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Our ref: RJW/JM/69017

Matrix House 12 – 16 Lionel Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 9DE Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.maynard-heady.co.uk

Southend Pride 171 Westbourne Grove Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 9TX

Also at: Maldon Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

13 February 2025

Dear Sir,

RE : ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

During the course of the independent examination of your accounts for the year ending 31 March 2024, the following representations were made to us by the trustees. Please read these representations carefully and if you agree with our understanding, please sign, and return a copy of this letter to us as confirmation of this.

Representations

1. We acknowledge as trustees our responsibility for making accurate representations to yourselves and for the accounts which we have prepared for the Charity.

2. We confirm that accounting records had been made available to you for the purpose of your independent examination and that all the transactions undertaken by the Charity had been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records. All other records and related information, including minutes of all trustee and members’ meetings, have been made available to us.

3. We confirm that, at the balance sheet date, the charity had no liabilities or contingent liabilities other than those included or disclosed in the accounts.

4. We confirm that there had been no events since the balance sheet date which required disclosing or which would materially affect the amounts in the accounts, other than those already disclosed or included in the accounts.

5. We confirm that the Charity has not contracted for nor authorised any capital expenditure other than as disclosed in the accounts.

6. We confirm that there are no laws or regulations that are central to the Charity’s ability to conduct its business other than those already notified to you.

7. We confirm that, in our opinion, the Charity’s financial statements should be prepared on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the Charity’s needs.

BUSINESS STRATEGY CONSULTANTS R E G I S T E R E D A U D I T O R S LICENSED PROBATE PRACTITIONERS C H A R T E R E D T A X A D V I S E R S BUSINESS OUTSOURCED SOLUTIONS C O M P A N Y S E C R E T A R I A L

Maynard Heady LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC341128. Its registered office and principal place of business is as above. Registered to carry on audit work in the UK, regulated for a range of investment business activities, and licensed to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. A list of principals can be found at the above address.

1. We confirm that we are not aware of any transactions with related parties requiring disclosure in the financial statements.

2. We confirm that all grants, donations and other income, including those subject to special terms or conditions, have been notified to us. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions during the year in the applications of such income.

3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls to prevent and detect fraud. We confirm that we have disclosed to you the results of our own assessment of the risk of fraud in the Charity.

4. We confirm that there have been no actual or suspected instances of fraud involving trustees, managements or employees who have a significant role in internal control or that could have material effect on the financial statements. We also confirm that we are not aware of any allegations of fraud by former trustees, employees, regulators or others.

5. We confirmed that we are not aware of any matters of material significance which should be reported to the Charity Commission.

Yours faithfully,

MAYNARD HEADY LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

DECLARATION

I confirm that I have read and understood the contents of this letter and agree that it accurately reflects the representations made to you by the trustees during the course of the independent examination.

I confirm that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience (and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation) sufficient to satisfy us that we can properly make each of the above representations to you.

Daniel Turpin Daniel Turpin (Feb 13, 2025 15:54 GMT)

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D Turpin Treasurer

Date: 13 February 2025 Signed on behalf of the trustees

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages	Charity Name Southend-on-Sea Pride	Charity Name Southend-on-Sea Pride	Charity Name Southend-on-Sea Pride
	31stMarch 2024	Charity no (if any)	1202603
	1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.

• Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:	R J Wybrow(Feb 17,2025 12:46 GMT) R J Wybrow	17/02/25
	R J Wybrow
	Chartered Accountant FCA Membership Number 1476865
	Matrix House, 12-16 Lionel Road
	Canvey Island, Essex
	SS8 9DE
Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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October 2018

IER

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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October 2018

IER

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