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2024-08-31-accounts

Company registration number: 09534295 Charity registration number: 1205394

Second Chance Learning Academy

(A company limited by guarantee)

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

Second Chance Learning Academy

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6 to 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 18

Second Chance Learning Academy

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees Beverley Burton Alya Jameel Paul Crookendale Nicholas Herbert Debbie Clarke Senior Management Team Harriet Franklin, CEO George Bacon, Head of Partnerships Charity Registration Number 1205394 Company Registration Number 09534295 Registered Office Hamilton House 9 Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1AE Independent Examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

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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 August 2024.

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Beverley Burton Alya Jameel Paul Crookendale Nicholas Herbert (appointed 10 May 2024) Debbie Clarke Harriet Franklin (resigned 1 January 2024)

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity. It is operated under the rules of its memorandum and articles of association dated 09/04/2015 and most recently amended 24/10/2023. It has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to £10.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

To advance the education of people across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, in particular those who have had or are currently experiencing barriers to education due to being held back or set back by life events and/or personal circumstances which have resulted in limited life choices and chances, by promoting and delivering education.

The promotion of any other recognised charitable purpose, through such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior written consent of the charity commissioners for England and Wales.

We create, develop and deliver high quality educational workshops, courses and one to one support programmes which are designed to enable second chance learners to develop their knowledge and skills in order to positively move forward.

Our educational offering specifically focuses on supporting people to develop their knowledge and skills in order to improve wellbeing in the following 5 areas; Personal, Learning, Health, Social and Economic.

We organise and run events which aim to increase engagement of second chance learners and enhance the diversity of learners who access our offering, as well as enhance outcomes for learners.

We define second chance learners as anyone who has been held back or set back due to life events and or personal circumstances.

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Trustees' Report

Public benefit

The benefits of our purpose are equipping people to thrive, building their capabilities to improve in all areas of life: personal, educational, social, health and economic wellbeing. We educate people on how to set goals, pursue their goals and make the most of opportunities: advance into formal, accredited learning, contribute to their community, volunteer and progress into employment or improve their employment prospects.

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.

Achievements and performance

Between September 2023 and September 2024, Second Chance Learning Academy (SCLA) has made significant strides in empowering individuals across Nottingham through personalised learning and support programs. As a charity based in Nottingham, SCLA focuses on assisting those who feel 'stuck' due to personal challenges, aiming to achieve improvements in personal, social, learning, health, and economic well-being.

We have exceeded performance targets on all contracts held, including UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Community Family Learning and Multiply. We’ve worked with over 600 individuals across Nottingham City. We have moved into a bigger office space, whilst remaining in Hamilton House, Carrington. We have increased headcount by 3 FTE’s, taking our total headcount to 14 (7 FTE). Revenue has continued to increase, and we expect this trend to continue due to renewed grant agreements and increased charitable revenue.

Feedback:

‘These classes are amazing and really helping me improve my confidence so I can find work and stay motivated. I am now excited to find work for my future and so motivated since working with Maria. Thanks so much.’

‘You guys are so lovely and supportive in the way you teach and make job searching so understandable and interesting. You always answer whatever questions I have and make it simple for me to understand to stop me from getting overwhelmed. Thank you so much for your support & care.’

Small companies provision statement

This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.

Statement of Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of Second Chance Learning Academy for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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 the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Trustees' Report

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can 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 trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Beverley Burton Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Second Chance Learning Academy ('the Company')

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Second Chance Learning Academy ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 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 the Company 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

Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member and Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, which is one of the listed bodies. 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 that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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

  4. 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.

...................................... John O'Brien MSc, FAIA, FCIE, employee of Community Accounting Plus Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners

Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

Date:.............................

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
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
Unrestricted
funds
£
3,814
315,551
319,365
(256,104)
(256,104)
63,261
63,261
18,623
81,884
Restricted
funds
£
-
30,347
30,347
(8,353)
(8,353)
21,994
21,994
-
21,994
Total
2024
£
3,814
345,898
349,712
(264,457)
(264,457)
85,255
85,255
18,623
103,878
Total
2023
£
-
252,410
252,410
(227,546)
(227,546)
24,864
24,864
(6,241)
18,623

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 15.

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6

Second Chance Learning Academy

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities
3
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
Unrestricted
funds
£
252,410
252,410
(227,546)
(227,546)
24,864
24,864
(6,241)
18,623
Total
2023
£
252,410
252,410
(227,546)
(227,546)
24,864
24,864
(6,241)
18,623

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

Second Chance Learning Academy

(Registration number: 09534295) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
10
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
12
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
15
2024
£
1,435
90,992
32,705
123,697
(15,971)
107,726
109,161
(5,283)
103,878
21,994
81,884
103,878
2023
£
1,480
2,810
36,707
39,517
(12,253)
27,264
28,744
(10,121)
18,623
-
18,623
18,623

For the financial year ending 31 August 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements on pages 6 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... Beverley Burton Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

1 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

Second Chance Learning Academy 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 financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

Under the exemption available to smaller charities the Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement of Cash Flows within the financial statements.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

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.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

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 Depreciation method and rate
Furniture & equipment 20% straight line

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.

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

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.

Restricted income funds are those grants 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 contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants
Grants from other charities
Grants from companies
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
324
1,490
2,000
3,814
Total
2024
£
324
1,490
2,000
3,814
Total
2023
£
-
-
-
-

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

3 Income from charitable activities

Contract income
Grants
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
315,551
-
315,551
Restricted
funds
£
-
30,347
30,347
Total
2024
£
315,551
30,347
345,898
Total
2023
£
252,410
-
252,410

4 Grants & donations

4
Grants & donations
Awards for All
Nottingham City Council
John Lewis plc
Good Things Foundation
Groundwork
Places for People
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
324
2,000
1,000
490
-
3,814
Restricted
funds
£
19,465
9,897
-
-
-
985
30,347
Total
£
19,465
10,221
2,000
1,000
490
985
34,161

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Facilitators
Learner engagement & hardship
Participant costs
Venue hire
Accountancy
Bank charges
Employer NI
Employer pensions
Equipment hire
IT
Insurance
Interest charges
Administration
Printing postage & stationery
Professional & legal fees
Rent
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Telephone & broadband
Training
Travel & subsistence
Depreciation
Staff expenses
Consultancy
Advertising & PR
Subcontractor costs
Other direct costs
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
179,436
2,401
16,146
9,185
3,315
295
5,177
3,053
1,380
983
695
737
5,089
52
1,940
12,772
3,567
127
2,371
2,653
3,148
1,575
7
-
-
-
-
256,104
Restricted
funds
£
8,353
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,353
Total
2024
£
187,789
2,401
16,146
9,185
3,315
295
5,177
3,053
1,380
983
695
737
5,089
52
1,940
12,772
3,567
127
2,371
2,653
3,148
1,575
7
-
-
-
-
264,457
Total
2023
£
159,650
-
-
-
3,985
260
2,345
2,675
1,440
1,374
952
538
-
292
432
-
1,293
6,503
1,640
560
4,258
1,686
-
5,000
784
7,026
24,853
227,546

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

6 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net incoming resources for the year include:

Depreciation of fixed assets
7
Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2024
£
1,575
2024
£
187,789
5,177
3,053
196,019
2023
£
1,686
2023
£
159,650
2,345
2,675
164,670

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Average number of employees 2024
No
10
2023
No
9

6 (2023 - 6) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £3,053 (2023 - £2,675).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £74,136 (2023 - £33,333).

8 Tangible fixed assets

8
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 September 2023
Additions
At 31 August 2024
Furniture and
equipment
£
6,765
1,530
8,295
Total
£
6,765
1,530
8,295

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 August 2024
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
At 31 August 2023
9
Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
Other debtors
10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other loans
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
12 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Other loans
Furniture and
equipment
£
5,285
1,575
6,860
1,435
1,480
2024
£
23,204
370
66,674
744
90,992
2024
£
32,705
2024
£
1,021
5,312
4,229
2,124
3,285
15,971
2024
£
5,283
Furniture and
equipment
£
5,285
1,575
6,860
1,435
1,480
2024
£
23,204
370
66,674
744
90,992
2024
£
32,705
2024
£
1,021
5,312
4,229
2,124
3,285
15,971
2024
£
5,283
Total
£
5,285
1,575
6,860
1,435
1,480
2023
£
2,010
-
456
344
6,860
1,435
1,480
2024
£
23,204
370
66,674
744
90,992
2024
£
32,705
2024
£
1,021
5,312
4,229
2,124
3,285
15,971
2024
£
5,283
2,810
2023
£
36,707
2023
£
195
5,312
5,296
669
781
12,253
2023
£
10,121

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

13 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
Between one and five years
2024
£
24,000
6,000
30,000
2023
£
24,000
6,000
30,000

14 Charity status

The charity is a company limited by guarantee 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: Hamilton House 9 Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1AE

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

15 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Restricted funds
Awards for All
NCC Main grant fund
Places for People
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Balance at 1
September
2023
£
18,623
-
-
-
-
18,623
Balance at 1
September
2022
£
(6,241)
Incoming
resources
£
319,365
19,465
9,897
985
30,347
349,712
Incoming
resources
£
252,410
Resources
expended
£
(256,104)
(3,244)
(4,124)
(985)
(8,353)
(264,457)
Resources
expended
£
(227,546)
Balance at 31
August 2024
£
81,884
16,221
5,773
-
21,994
103,878
Balance at 31
August 2023
£
18,623

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Awards for All: The purpose of the fund is to provide network events for past and current learners across the year to combat isolation, enable networking with other learners and engage with support to continue to progress towards their goals.

NCC (Main grant fund): Grant funding to support specific activity.

Places for People: The purpose was to buy lap tops for learners to support learning, completing online applications and applying for jobs.

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Second Chance Learning Academy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors over 1 year
Total net assets
General
£
1,435
101,703
(15,971)
(5,283)
81,884
Unrestricted
General
£
1,480
39,517
(12,253)
(10,121)
18,623
Restricted
£
-
21,994
-
-
21,994
Restricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
2024
Total funds
£
1,435
123,697
(15,971)
(5,283)
103,878
2023
Total funds
£
1,480
39,517
(12,253)
(10,121)
18,623

17 Fees payable to independent examiner

During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows:

Independent examination 2024
£
1,100
1,100
2023
£
-
-

18 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

19 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.

20 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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